"You must not think about Cao Zhong. This matter has nothing to do with Cao Zhong." Liao Yan explained: "Although Xiao'e's father wanted to find money from her, Xiao'e had just graduated from junior high school at that time, and the matchmaker arranged the marriage.

Meeting each other is actually just a formality, both parties have made an appointment, and the marriage is finalized first, and the marriage is usually not until the age of fifteen."

"Later, when Xiao'e made trouble, the matchmaker stopped coming to the house. Xiao'ezi had her own idea and felt that she had to find a man she liked."

Speaking of this, a wry smile appeared on Liao Yan's face: "I once saw clearly that there was a salesman who was walking around the village and was attracted by a daughter of a family. The two of them secretly made an appointment and made a private arrangement for life. Xiao'e

When I was told about this incident that day, I felt that the plot seemed familiar."

"She fell in love with a man from the township supply and marketing office. He was in the same school as her and was one grade higher than Xiao'e. The man had no interest in studying. He went home after graduating from junior high school and did not take the exam again. His family was in good condition.

"My father seems to be some kind of leader in the countryside. After Xiao'e was chosen, she focused on him."

"Xiao'e still has a very good figure, and she is aware of her shortcomings, so she went to the supply and marketing cooperative several times, wearing a mask and wearing clothes that were as bright and clean as possible. At that time, Xiao'e's father was no longer that kind to her.

Yan, who is usually easy-going, the man from the supply and marketing cooperative fell in love with Xiao'e just because of his appearance. The two of them made an appointment to meet in private... Hey, don't overthink it! They are just ordinary and normal.

Go on a date, go for a walk, chat or something.”

Hu Pingtao didn't care about this, but he was still curious: "It's normal to fall in love! But does Liu Xiao'e wear a mask every time we meet? Does the man have no objection to this? He doesn't ask her to take it off either.

?”

Pang Zhonghua also interjected: "That's right! At least you have to see his face! Also, didn't you just say that Liu Xiao'e is so famous for being noisy at home that even matchmakers don't dare to come? She lives in the same village as that man.

, and often go to the supply and marketing cooperative, I guess it’s not far from both sides, hasn’t that man heard about her?”

Liao Yan explained: "That's why I said Liu Xiao'e is a very smart woman."

"I don't know exactly what happened between her and that man. Because she talks and I listen. But I probably understand some of her operating methods. Let's talk about masks! That

...Old Pang, come here."

After saying that, Liao Yan raised her finger and pointed at Pang Zhonghua: "You can make a cameo. Think about it, when you chased me before, you already liked me, but I wore a mask all day and refused to take it off when we were dating. What would you do?

Do?"

Pang Zhonghua was stunned. He didn't expect that his wife would talk about this, so he seemed a little embarrassed: "This... this is not easy to handle!"

"What's not easy to handle?" Liao Yan said straightforwardly: "Officer Hu came to us to understand the situation just to handle the case. Don't waste time. Hurry up."

"Hey... Okay." Pang Zhonghua hesitated: "If you won't take off your mask and show it to me, I won't chase you! I definitely have to see what you look like! You can't even lose sight of your appearance.

Once I know, I’ll talk to you about the future.”

Liao Yan slapped her thigh hard: "Yes, that's it. Normally, you have to look at the other person's appearance. But Liu Xiao'e's method is very clever. She didn't say to take off the mask when they were dating, but every time she said

He stretched out his hand and she leaned forward to let him touch her."

Pang Zhonghua was stunned when he heard this: "Is there still such an operation?"

Liao Yan said seriously: "If a woman comes over to touch you, her outstretched hand will definitely change its direction, and the mask will not be an obstacle."

Hu Pingtao frowned slightly: "Is this what Liu Xiao'e told you?"

Liao Yan nodded: "Yes, these are her original words."

Hu Pingtao felt very puzzled by this: "This should be the secret in Liu Xiao'e's heart. You are not related to her, but just because you invited her to drink coffee, she told you the secret that has been hidden in her heart for many years... This

Doesn’t that make sense?”

Liao Yan admired Hu Pingtao very much. She raised her thumbs at Hu Pingtao and nodded to explain: "I thought so too at first. I am not young anymore! I have entered middle age, not just graduated from school.

The ignorant girl who came out. If she was a classmate in the same dormitory back then, hide and say something

I think it's normal to whisper and reveal a little bit of irrelevant privacy. But what Liu Xiao'e said is different! At best, it's her personal love history, at worst, it's how she seduces men, and the methods... should be

It’s the method…the method is a bit clumsy.”

"It's just like doing business. It's not normal to be short of something, but it still happens occasionally. We can't talk about this kind of thing face to face. So I felt guilty at the time, thinking that the reason why Liu Xiao'e told me this was

She must have her purpose."

"Later I finally understood: Liu Xiao'e is actually quite afraid of me."

Hu Pingtao found it increasingly difficult to understand: "Afraid of you? Why is she afraid of you?"

Liao Yan thought for a while and then said slowly: "I have thought about this problem before. As you said, Liu Xiao'e and I had no relationship before, and I didn't even know her. As for what happened later,

It was all through Cao Zhong... So I was really surprised when I heard Xiao'e say those things in the coffee shop that day. I felt sympathy for her and also became suspicious of her."

"There is no doubt that she chose me to be the one to confide in. But the question is, why me and not someone else?"

"Later, when I had more contact with her, I gradually discovered that Liu Xiao'e had some complicated emotions towards me: first, she was afraid of me...or should be said to be afraid."

"On the other hand, she wants to get rid of Cao Zhong through me."

The more Hu Pingtao listened, the more curious he became. He took out cigarettes, handed one to Pang Zhonghua, and then said to Liao Yan: "Afraid? Why do you have such thoughts?"

Liao Yan said frankly: "I am richer than her, and Lao Pang is very good to me. We have a deep relationship as husband and wife. Liu Xiao'e has a natural possessiveness and fear of money. At the same time, she envies my family very much, because usually no matter what I do

Lao Pang never objects to anything you say."

Hu Pingtao nodded slightly and said "oh".

Pang Zhonghua was confused when he heard it, and asked quickly: "Wait a minute, this... isn't right! We all discuss things at home, and if something goes wrong, I will definitely object! How do you say that everything goes smoothly for me?

Where are you?"

Liao Yan explained with a smile: "What you are talking about is not the same thing as what I am talking about. For example, we have chosen a house. We must have a good discussion about the price, location, and living conditions.

You have your own reasons, and I have my own opinions, and there may even be disputes over our own ideas. But we talk about this kind of thing behind closed doors, and we certainly won’t discuss it when outsiders are present. Isn’t that right?

"

Pang Zhonghua nodded and admitted: "That's true."

Liao Yan continued to explain: "Usually the door is open, you drink tea inside, and I look after the store outside. You go straight back and forth. You have a very casual temperament and don't care about trivial things. For example, cooking, let me ask you

What to eat tonight? You replied: Whatever, let me decide."

"For example, last month I spent more than 200 yuan on water and electricity bills. The market manager came to collect the money. I gave him cash. If there was a difference of 10 cents or 20 cents, I would calculate it as 50 cents and pay it directly.

, save trouble. Although you are watching and can transfer money on your mobile phone, you never care, what I say is what I say."

"Also, when customers come to buy goods, no matter you or I are at home, they will give each other a little benefit when weighing, and they will feel very happy when they buy something."

"But Liu Xiao'e and Cao Zhong will not be like this. What their family eats every day is arranged in advance, and Cao Zhong has the final say. If they say they want to eat fried pork liver in the morning, Liu Xiao'e must rush to buy it no matter how busy she is.

, otherwise I won’t be able to buy pork liver if I go late, and Cao Zhong will definitely be beaten when he comes back in the evening.”

"Not to mention water and electricity bills, let alone 10 or 20 cents, even a few cents are indispensable in Cao Zhong's opinion. Cao Zhong holds the family's money tightly in his hands and rarely uses cash.

All the accounts were taken from his mobile phone, and Liu Xiaoe didn’t even have a chance to get any money.”

"So Liu Xiao'e felt envious when she looked at us. She didn't understand why you were so easy-going and thought that I must be more strict with you at home, just like Cao Zhong did to her. In addition, I usually have a loud voice and a fierce temper.

, so it’s normal for her to be a little afraid of me.”

Hu Pingtao took a puff of cigarette and said thoughtfully: "This makes sense. So... Liu Xiao'e told you what happened in the past to ask for your help?"

Liao Yan was surprised: "You can even see this?"

Hu Pingtao smiled softly: "I'm a policeman... Well, you should start with Liu Xiao'e and the man from the supply and marketing cooperative! Don't mess up the order."

"Okay!" Liao Yan said happily: "Actually, after I analyzed it later, if I were in that man's position, I would probably have to obey Liu Xiao'e's arrangements. Because she is a beauty when she wears a mask, and her eyes are

The problem with her upper body is far less serious than that of her nose and mouth. In addition, men’s sexual needs are often stronger than women’s, so if Liu Xiao’e is willing to let him touch her, he will subconsciously shift his interest to her body, and her appearance will show off.

Next."

Hu Pingtao said calmly: "This matter is a bit unjustifiable. If it's just once or twice, that's it. It's been a long time and there have been many contacts. Liu Xiao'e can't always be like this! Sooner or later, that man will become suspicious."

Liao Yan lowered her voice and explained: "So Xiao'e later found an opportunity and slept with him."

"Ah!" Pang Zhonghua didn't know how many times he was shocked today.

Hu Pingtao's hand holding the cigarette shook. He quickly controlled his unexpected emotions and asked seriously: "Liu Xiao'e took the initiative?"

Liao Yan nodded: "Xiao'e said that she had chosen this man at that time. If she didn't take the initiative to deliver it to her door, if the mask was taken off one day, people would definitely look down on her."

Hu Pingtao sighed: "That's right... It's the first time for a yellow-flowered girl, and she has never seen her true face while wearing a mask. She takes the initiative to deliver the meat to her door, and she doesn't eat it for free... She also calculated too well.

The question is...when people understand it, will they be willing to take it?"

After a moment of silence, Hu Pingtao raised his head and asked, "What happened next?"

Liao Yan replied: "Later, when things were over, Xiao'e thought that things were almost done, so she took off her mask...guess what, the man was frightened."

Pang Zhonghua spoke very directly: "You must be stupid! If it were me, I wouldn't be able to turn around. I looked like a beautiful girl before, but who knew that Diao Chan would turn into a sow right after the incident."

Hu Pingtao held back his laughter and asked, "Has the man regretted it?"

Liao Yan replied: "If she just regretted it, Xiao'e said that she would still hold him responsible even if she cried and cried. The problem is...she took off the mask, and the man just took a look and became ill at that time."

"fall ill?"

"What disease?"

Hu Pingtao and Pang Zhonghua asked in surprise.

Liao Yan said: "That man has a family history of epilepsy. He can't tell it at ordinary times. As long as there is no inducement, he will not have an attack. But that day he and Xiao'e had just finished doing that kind of thing, and they were in the wild, in the dark, so they took them with them

A flashlight. Just when Xiao'e was taking off her mask, she was illuminated by the light... The scene was scary to me when I thought about it, so the man foamed at the mouth and died suddenly."
To be continued...