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Chapter 131 Sorry, Miss Today

"Generally speaking, it is to destroy evidence."

Gao Yuan said, "For example, burn down the mechanism used to lock the window from the outside. But after watching the scene, this possibility does not exist."

"Yes, it is."

Miss Jinzi agreed, "Because to lock the window, you need to pull up the handle. In this way, it is impossible for all the mechanisms and devices needed to be made of burnable materials."

Gao Yuan nodded, which was consistent with his own reasons.

"So it is unlikely that the fire was started to destroy evidence."

Miss Jinzi said, and then pointed to where the two were standing now, "It seems that the place where the deceased was at that time was at this window, right?"

Gao Yuan couldn't deny it, because it could be seen that there was a humanoid tape on the ground between the window and the wreckage of the table.The kerosene stove with a bloody corner was lying beside the tape, and the remains of the chair were also there.

At this time, Gao Yuan and Miss Today Zi seemed to have some ideas when looking at the human figure pasted on the tape.

"That's right!"

"It is so!"

Miss Today Zi and Gao Yuan said at the same time.

"That's why a fire has to be created."

Miss Today Zi said.

"Then there are only motives and evidence for the murder."

Gao Yuan said.

So, Gao Yuan and Today Zi returned to the funeral home and found Jiang Hong again.

"How is it? Did you find anything?"

Seeing the two of them coming back, Jiang Hong walked aside with them and asked.

"Mr. Jiang, I would like to ask, when was the finger vein lock installed at the scene?"

Gao Yuan asked.

"Probably, a month ago."

Jiang Hong was a little confused, but he still replied.

"Then who was the man talking to you when we came here before?"

Gao Yuan continued to ask.

"His name is Ichiro Koike, and he is my father's colleague."

As Jiang Hong was speaking, he suddenly realized something, and said in surprise, "Could it be that the murderer is..."

"If our reasoning is correct, Mr. Koike's suspicion is the biggest."

Gao Yuan said, "However, there is still a lack of evidence!"

"I can ask the police to find the evidence! So can you just tell me the reason why Mr. Xiaochi is the murderer!"

A little excited, Jiang Hong said, and then slowed down, Jiang Hong continued to explain calmly:
"Actually, I probably know the reason why my father was killed, but because it involves confidentiality, I may not be able to tell you, so I will ask the police to find evidence. The two of you can just tell me the results of your investigation."

After translating Jiang Hong's words to Ms. Today Zi, the two discussed it and agreed.

"Because of your previous conversation with Mr. Xiaochi, he made a fatal gaffe."

Since Ms. Today Zi does not speak Chinese, Gao Yuan will explain the following reasoning.

"What Mr. Xiaochi said at the time made me focus on Aunt Wang. But I didn't think there was anything wrong with what he said?"

Jiang Hong questioned.

"'The medicine ran out, but I didn't find out in time, so there is a possibility', that's the sentence."

Gao Yuan pointed out.

Jiang Hong shook his head, still not understanding.

"Recall what Ms. Wang said. She changed your father's medicine from pills to sprays today. That is to say, before today, your father has been using pills. If it is pills, when the last one is used , will definitely notice."

Gao Yuan said, "Whether it's a bottle of pills or a board wrapped in plastic aluminum foil, it's clear at a glance when it's used up."

"That's true. But, maybe this is an unintentional statement?"

Jiang Hong said.

"However, it's different if it's a spray."

Gao Yuan said, "Sprays in opaque packages are usually used up only when they are pressed."

"It's easy to see when you're done with a pill, but it's harder to notice when you use a spray, that's what it means."

Jiang Hong murmured in a low voice.

"That is to say, when Mr. Koike mentioned the phrase 'I used up the medicine but I didn't find it in time', at least what came to mind was not the pills!"

Gao Yuan said solemnly, "But before today, your father has been using pills. Thinking about it this way, there is only one possibility. Mr. Xiaochi met your father on the day of the crime, and saw that your father used it because of the onset of the disease. Spray!"

"Mr. Koike, he..."

Jiang Hong looked at Gao Yuan in disbelief.

"You specifically asked a detective to come over to investigate the cause of your father's death, which shows that you don't agree with the accident judged by the police. His words are leading you to think about the accident caused by drug problems. This is problematic no matter how you look at it. "

Gao Yuan said, "In other words, Mr. Xiaochi is suspected of committing a major crime."

"Then, what about the secret room?"

Jiang Hong asked.

"Did you know that charred corpses can take on something like a boxer's fighting stance?"

Gao Yuan said, Jiang Hong nodded.

"Yes, I have seen my father's body."

So Gao Yuan began to explain:
"The specific sequence is this. After the murderer finished killing, he locked the door from the inside, then overturned the kerosene stove, causing sparks. Then moved your father and the chair he was sitting on to the window, and escaped through the window by himself. Then outside the window, reach in and let the corpse hold the handle below the window, and then close the window from the outside."

"No... no way!"

Jiang Hong was completely shocked by Gao Yuan's reasoning, and couldn't believe it.

"Because of the fire, the muscles contracted to bend the elbow joint, and the upward force was just enough to lift the handle up, so that the window was locked. After that, the body continued to bend, and eventually fell from the chair, showing the final scene. The above is the result of our inference based on the investigation.”

Gao Yuan explained - what a despicable murderer to use the dead body to create a secret room.

Jiang Hong was a little disappointed by this, and after paying the two commissioning fees, Jiang Hong called the police.After the police took Mr. Xiaochi away, the follow-up matters had nothing to do with the two of them, so they left.

On the way back, Gao Yuan was a little happy to see the entrustment fee he had received again, so he said to Miss Today, "Miss Today, thank you for bringing me to participate in the investigation today."

"Ah, you're welcome."

Smiling, Miss Kyoko replied.

"By the way, to express my gratitude, let me treat you to dinner. It's almost dinner time anyway."

Gao Yuan suggested.

"Then, it's better to obey than to be respectful!"

For Gao Yuan's invitation, Miss Today Zi accepted very gladly.

Looking at this petite woman with white hair and a pair of glasses showing such an innocent expression, Gao Yuan seemed to be able to understand why Yinguan Usuke had a good impression of this detective who resets his memory every day.

So Gao Yuan turned his face away as if shy——

When he came near the [-]-chome of Mihua Town, Gao Yuan found a western restaurant for dinner.

After the two ordered the same steak set meal, Gao Yuan went to the bathroom with an excuse, and when he came back, the set meal just arrived.

"Speaking of which, Miss Jinzi really doesn't remember that we met yesterday?"

During the meal, Gao Yuan asked.

Hearing this, Ms. Today Zi stopped eating, and said solemnly: "Mr. Zhizhi, although I don't know if I have told you about my physique in detail, but it is the first time for me right now. You explain: I am Kyoko Atsushi, a detective who forgets. My memory will be reset every day, so every time I see Mr. Zhizhi is the first time for me to meet, I will express the trouble you have caused. I am so sorry."

"No, Miss Today, you're being serious. I didn't mean that, I was just curious."

Gao Yuan waved his hand and said.

At this time, the drinks ordered by the two of them also came up. As if to ease the embarrassment, Gao Yuan took the initiative to help Miss Today Zi take the drinks from the waiter, and then said: "I'm just curious, since you reset your memory every day, what about your last memory?" Where is it staying?"

"Well, can I not answer this question?"

Miss Today Zi said.

"of course can."

Gao Yuan said in embarrassment, and then, the topic of the two of them changed from Kyoko to the mystery novels they had read, and Gao Yuan also knew that the idol she admired was the famous detective mystery writer Su Naga Hiruhei, and Gao Yuan also shared with her the stories of the massive mystery novels he had read before traveling.

Soon, the dinner was over, and he left the restaurant. On the way back, Gao Yuan walked beside Miss Today.

What's strange is that Miss Today, who was walking on the road, suddenly felt a wave of drowsiness, and fell on Gao Yuan involuntarily, and looked at the man in front of her eyes, she seemed to understand something, and finally showed a trace of helplessness eyes, and fell asleep completely.

Supporting Miss Today, looking at her lovely sleeping face, Gao Yuan sighed helplessly, feeling a little guilty, but——I'm sorry, Miss Today!

(End of this chapter)