Detective: Open your eyes, I am handcuffed in the interrogation room

Chapter 288 Next stop: Hilltop Manor

Winter in the Imperial City is a season full of charm and charm. After the snow, the city seems to have turned into an elegant and plain ink painting, silent and beautiful.

The combination of history and modernity is like a conversation in time and space, telling stories of thousands of years.

Chen Yi and Fang Shuyu linger outside the palace walls. The red walls in winter are even more solemn and mysterious, and the entire building is poetic and picturesque.

It was the second day since the two of them arrived in the Imperial City. They strolled around the alleys, ate delicious food, and checked in at several attractions. Since it was not a holiday, the tourist areas were very relaxed and there was no need to worry about queuing.

Since joining the company, Chen Yi has not been so relaxed for a long time. He does not have to face mountains of documents, nor is he conditioned to react to the sound of alarm bells, nor does he need to be busy with complicated cases. Everything is harmonious.

This is the world of bystanders other than criminal policemen. It is peaceful under the light, everyone is laughing and talking, and every family lives and works in peace and contentment.

There will always be a dark side that only a few people can face.

In the afternoon, Chen Yi and Fang Shuyu went to visit Fang Yanjun with gifts. Fang Yanjun seemed very happy when his grandchildren came to visit, and he almost ordered the kitchen to cook.

Seeing this, the two of them could only express politely that they were going to eat hotpot mutton in the evening. Eating hotpot mutton in winter is a perfect match.

Fang Yanjun didn't insist, and finally came out. Naturally, the young man wanted to spend more time in the world of two people, and experience more of the imperial city's scenery in a limited time.

"You can play for a few more days and don't be in a hurry to go back. I still say the same thing. Yangcheng will still be able to survive without you two. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Rest when you need to."

In the living room, Fang Yanjun smiled and spoke.

The two said yes, and after chatting with Fang Yanjun for more than an hour, they said goodbye and left.

The Imperial City is extremely bright at night. The ancient city is lit up in an instant, and the view from high above is magnificent.

On the bustling streets, the shops are brightly lit. Although the temperature is very low, the crowds are bustling. The snacks on the roadside exude an alluring fragrance, which makes people stop and taste them.

After a delicious meal of mutton-boiled meat, Chen Yi and Fang Shuyu strolled by the lake in the city. The sparkling water and buildings complemented each other, and the sound of music from nearby bars added romance and style to the night in the Imperial City.

Feeling the pulse of the city and being immersed in endless stories, Chen Yi and Fang Shuyu were very satisfied with their trip. When the wind picked up at night, the temperature dropped again, and their whole bodies began to feel chilly. However, they chose to return to the hotel at ten o'clock.

"Shall we go north tomorrow? Time is a bit tight and we can't stay in the Imperial City longer." Fang Shuyu, who was nestled in Chen Yi's arms on the bed, said.

Chen Yi had no objection: "Okay, where do you want to go? I asked you to make a strategy before, but there was no result for several days."

Hearing this, Fang Shuyu was a little embarrassed: "I didn't have difficulty choosing before, but now I suddenly have it. Maybe it's because the opportunity is too rare, and I want to use my time wisely."

"I've been touring the city these two days. I want to visit some beautiful places tomorrow. How about we draw lots? Just pick a few popular ones. It shouldn't be too far. It's best if the high-speed train can go back and forth."

Chen Yi: "Okay."

Fang Shuyu took out his cell phone to search. At this time, Chen Yi's cell phone rang. He turned around and saw that it was Jiang Fanlei.

"What's wrong with this kid in the past two days?"

Chen Yi complained and answered the phone.

"Hey?"

Jiang Fanlei's laughter came: "Chen Yi, are you in the Imperial City?"

Chen Yi: "Yes, I told you to travel a few days ago. What instructions do you have this time? Boss Jiang."

Jiang Fanlei: "Hey, I'm also in the Imperial City. I'm taking you to a fun place for a walk. Are you coming?"

Chen Yi was surprised: "What are you doing in the Imperial City? Traveling with Zou Ying? Follow me, right?"

Jiang Fanlei: "What are you talking about? Who can learn from you? Zou Ying didn't come, so I came by myself. My friend introduced me to an exchange meeting here, and I got to know a lot of car rental company bosses. Do you understand for the sake of business?"

Chen Yi snorted: "Then you can play by yourself and don't bother me. Shuyu and I will go north tomorrow to find a better spot."

Jiang Fanlei: "The place I want to take you to is the north. The scenery is very good. Not only is the scenery very good, but you can also lie on the bed and see the mountains. The most important thing is... it has a mysterious and legendary color, to tell you the truth. , Ordinary people don’t have this opportunity, they have to have an identity.”

Chen Yi was curious: "Where is it?"

Jiang Fanlei: "Four hundred kilometers north of the Imperial City, Wan County."

Chen Yi: "You have to run so hard for 400 kilometers just to get to a county?"

Jiang Fanlei: "I haven't finished yet. Fifty kilometers further north in Wan County, there is a mountain called Eshan. Eshan was originally a rugged and barren mountain. It was contracted decades ago. Later, saplings were widely planted and are still on the top of the mountain. A manor was built.”

"I heard that the owner of the manor is a rich man. He built the manor into a very luxurious place. He made full use of the disadvantages of the terrain and turned the disadvantages into advantages."

"There are many exhibits inside. I don’t know what they are exactly. Anyway, they are quite mysterious. I will definitely not regret going there. They meet your requirements very well. You can see the scenery and snow, and you can also satisfy your curiosity. I am not interested. ?"

After listening to Jiang Fanlei's words, Chen Yi was a little moved. The country is so big that there are so many strange things. Building a manor on the top of the mountain? The master is quite willful, but I don’t know who he is.

The person who can cover a mountain and build a manor is naturally not an ordinary character. Since it is not far from the Imperial City, he is probably famous in the Imperial City.

"You wait a moment."

Chen Yi said something, then turned to explain to Fang Shuyu.

After listening to the description, Fang Shuyu also became curious and said that he could go and have a look.

Being able to live on a mountain and look out over the city is a very special experience just thinking about it. I haven’t tried it yet.

After receiving the consent, Chen Yi said into the phone: "When?"

Seeing that the other party was about to agree, Jiang Fanlei was delighted: "How about setting off at noon tomorrow? Maybe we can also go to the top of the mountain for dinner."

Chen Yiduo asked: "How do you know this place?"

Jiang Fanlei: "My friend invited me there. I thought since you are in the Imperial City, I would naturally call you brother, is that enough?" Chen Yi: "Is the friend you are talking about the friend from a few days ago?"

Jiang Fanlei: "Uh..."

Chen Yi sneered: "What do you mean, you're trying to trick me again, right? Who is it that you insist on getting to know me? What's the purpose?"

Jiang Fanlei was helpless: "My name is Zhong Muping. He runs a car rental company. I admire you very much. You said he helped me so much, and I have to do something."

Chen Yi: "Does the manor belong to him?"

Jiang Fanlei: "No, he was also invited."

Chen Yi calmed down.

After a few seconds, he spoke: "Is this friend of yours around?"

Jiang Fanlei: "No, I'm in the hotel by myself, what's wrong?"

Chen Yi: "When did he introduce you to the exchange meeting?"

Jiang Fanlei: "It's just after I called you a few days ago."

Chen Yi: "Did you tell him that I came to the Imperial City?"

Jiang Fanlei: "Yes."

Chen Yi: "After you told him that I came to the Imperial City, he immediately took the initiative to mention the exchange meeting. He hadn't mentioned it before, right?"

Jiang Fanlei: "That's right...how did you know?"

Chen Yi: "Okay, that's it. See you tomorrow. I'll go."

Jiang Fanlei: "Okay!"

He was not a fool. He could guess that Zhong Muping helped him probably because of Chen Yi. There was no harm in making friends, so he didn't think much about it.

Chen Yi is the captain of the detachment at such a young age, so it is normal for him to want to curry favor with him, and he may want to ask for something.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yi fell into thinking.

It can be seen from several details that the man named Zhong Muping invited Jiang Fanlei to the Imperial City just for himself, but the purpose is unknown.

If you really want to make friends, it won't be so troublesome. How can you climb a pole to catch up when you go on a trip? As the owner of a car rental company, you still have this kind of etiquette.

Unfortunately, he was not present when Jiang Fanlei and Zhong Muping were talking, and could not analyze Zhong Muping's expression and reaction.

"what happened?"

Seeing Chen Yi thinking about something, Fang Shuyu asked.

Chen Yi cleared his throat and said, "The person who invited us is not Jiang Fanlei, but a person named Zhong Muping."

Fang Shuyu was surprised: "Ah? What's going on?"

Chen Yi shook his head: "I don't know. There must be something wrong with me, either because of the Chen Group or because of my status as a criminal police officer."

Fang Shuyu: "You don't know him?"

Chen Yi: "I've never heard of it. According to Jiang Fanlei, it's about making friends."

Fang Shuyu felt something was wrong: "Then why don't you go? What if I have a grudge against you?"

Chen Yi: "It's not like he has any grudges. He wanted to see me when I was in Yangcheng, and now he's chasing me to the Imperial City. Well... I'll think about it later."

He fell silent.

Fang Shuyu did not interrupt and waited quietly.

After a long time, Chen Yi spoke: "Jiang Fanlei said that the Hilltop Manor is not accessible to ordinary people. This Zhong Muping has already helped Jiang Fanlei and invited him to a private residence that shows his status... He also invited me by the way, just to make friends. ?"

"Also, when he was in Yangcheng, he wanted to see me. He could have met me anywhere, but after chasing him to the Imperial City, he directly chose such a special place. Then we can reasonably suspect that there is a certain problem in this place."

"Perhaps Zhong Muping's ultimate goal is the mountaintop manor."

Fang Shuyu felt that Chen Yi was analyzing the case. Obviously nothing happened. Is it an occupational disease?

"I don't understand. What's wrong with the manor? Is there a dead person?" She said. Forensic doctors are more sensitive to dead people.

Chen Yi smiled: "I'm not a god. I don't know. I'm just guessing. I just think this person's behavior is a bit strange. Maybe I'm overthinking it. The heart of a villain can judge the heart of a gentleman."

"I'm even more curious now. I'm not only curious about Zhong Muping, I'm also curious about the manor. Should I go and see it tomorrow?"

Fang Shuyu nodded: "Okay, when you say that, I also want to know what's going on, but I don't know what's going on."

The unknown represents mystery, but it also represents risk. It makes sense that curiosity kills.

Chen Yi: "Don't worry, I'm here."

Fang Shuyu: "Yeah."

Her courage came from Chen Yi, otherwise she would never dare to go to a strange place, especially one so remote.

(End of this chapter)