1060 Perplexed and Smitten 120 (1/2)
Both husband and wife were shocked out of their senses. The man said firmly, \”It can't be my friends. I know them very well. Otherwise, I wouldn't have befriended them. They won't harm others.\”
\”Before the results are out, I can't pinpoint anyone or jump to conclusions and deduce who's innocent and who's not. So, Mr. Dong, do you understand what I mean? I heard that you're colleagues. Have they reported to work yet?\”
\”They have, they're in the office now.\”
\”There's a tea house over there. Why don't you get them to come out and meet me?\”
\”Okay.\”
\”Before that, could I trouble you to give me their mobile numbers and address?\”
The man agreed without hesitation.
An Xiaoning and the mistress waited for half an hour in the tea house before the three people finally showed up. The man introduced, \”Ms. An, these are those friends of mine who stayed over at my house for a few days previously, Xiao Wu and his girlfriend.\”
\”Have a seat.\”
An Xiaoning spoke in a composed tone and crossed one leg over the other while placing her hands on her knees. She had been keeping her eyes fixed on the couple from the moment they entered.
The owners of the apartment were seated beside An Xiaoning.
Clearly displeased, Xiao Wu said, \”I was just staying over at my friend's place for a few days. Why have I become the suspect behind your bodyguard's disappearance?\”
\”I obviously have my reasons for suspecting you. If you want to prove your innocence, then please answer my questions truthfully.\” An Xiaoning took out the information sheet of car owners and asked, \”Is 'AS.H25XX' the license plate number of your car?\”
\”Yes,\” Xiao Wu answered.
\”May I ask, where was your car at 6:28 am?\”
\”I obviously drove it to work after having breakfast with my girlfriend.\”
\”What time does work start?\” she asked the owner of the house.
\”Eight o'clock.\”
\”You left the estate at half past six to have breakfast before work that starts at eight? Although some employees would usually arrive at work half an hour earlier, breakfast doesn't take that long. What did you do during the time in between?\”
\”We obviously went back to my home to take a look. There was something faulty with my bathroom and it was repaired only yesterday. Besides, it takes time to travel around, doesn't it?\”
His explanation was rather reasonable. After a moment of silence, An Xiaoning said, \”Why don't I just hypnotize the two of you in order to save my time and yours? How does that sound?\”
Xiao Wu and his girlfriend looked at each other in shock before asking in astonishment, \”Hyp… hypnosis? Are you a hypnotist?\”
\”I know a thing or two about hypnosis. Your friend and his wife are around, you don't have to worry about your privacy being infringed. This is the best solution to solve the problem. I'll find out the truth after asking you while you're hypnotized,\” An Xiaoning said, smiling.
Xiao Wu picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip of tea. \”Are you really going to hypnotize me?\”
\”Do you think there's a better way to prove your innocence?\”
\”Okay… alright, then.\”
An Xiaoning said to his girlfriend, \”Please wait outside for ten minutes.\”
\”Okay.\” The woman stood up and walked outside.
Xiao Wu lay on the couch while An Xiaoning sat down beside him.
There were two things in this world that could get most people to tell the truth.
One was a lie detector and the other was hypnosis.
Those who do not have a strong willpower are usually vulnerable to hypnosis.
An Xiaoning had a deja vu moment, feeling like Xiao Wu would behave the same as Sister Zhang. She wondered to herself if she had taken a misstep again this time.