Chapter 14 The aroma of coffee speaks volumes

Zhao Yingtong couldn't help laughing after hearing Qi Mei's words. It seems that she really doesn't have a good impression of herself, even her words are so sarcastic.

"Where are you going? I'll see you off!" Zhao Yingtong wanted to leave a good impression on Qi Mei, so he began to be attentive.

"Go and play mahjong next door." After Qi Mei finished speaking, she looked at him with a smile on her face.

There was no way, God didn't give him a chance. This time I caught up with Qi Mei to play mahjong at a neighbor's house. She might have a chance next time. Detective Zhao thought to himself and comforted himself without showing how disappointed he was. He politely said "Thank you and goodbye". When he was about to turn around, he suddenly remembered and asked , " Is Qi Xuan at home?"

"Xuan'er went to work."

Zhao Yingtong showed a friendly smile again, got in the car and left.

On the other side, police officer Xiao Zhou, who had completed the investigation from Jasmine Club, was already standing in Qi Xuan's office. After he explained the purpose of his visit to Qi Xuan, he took out a small notebook and prepared to take notes.

Qi Xuan was shocked when he heard that Luo Sai was detained at the police station and became a suspect in the murder. He immediately put down what he was doing and said to Xiao Zhou , " I'll go to the police station with you. If you have any questions, let me know on the way."

Seeing Qi Xuan's cooperation, Xiao Zhouyi closed the book with satisfaction. He came on a bicycle, so he put the bicycle in the trunk of Qixuan's car. Lian Xiaotian smiled and joked that his car had been very close to the bicycle recently. Because just yesterday, Rossay's bicycle was in the trunk of the car.

Along the way, Qi Xuan told Xiao Zhou's questions without hiding anything. When he first arrived at the Pearl Hotel, Xiao Zhou first went to the reception desk and the Peony Garden Restaurant to investigate. It was true that Luo Sai came to see Qi Xuan and ate in the restaurant until very late before leaving. Moreover, the waiter confirmed that the two of them drank a lot of wine and supported each other when walking.

After arriving at the police station, Qi Xuan rushed to the door of the detention room and wanted to see Luo Sai. However, outsiders cannot see the suspect at will without permission. In desperation, Qi Xuan had to wait in Zhao Yingtong's office.

Time passed minute by minute, but Zhao Yingtong was still nowhere to be seen. It turned out that Zhao Yingtong was busy with cases and was almost always working without sleep. So while he had time, after returning from Qijia, he drove home and went to sleep. Qi Xuan, who was feeling anxious, was left waiting alone in the office. It was not until dark that he saw Inspector Zhao coming in from the door carrying a bag of buns.

"Why are you here in person? Just make a record." Zhao Yingtong said, stuffing a bun into his mouth.

Qi Xuan stood up from his chair and asked about the details of the case.

"It's not convenient to disclose the specific situation." Detective Zhao sat in the chair and took a sip of tea from the cup.

"Then when do you plan to release him?"

"Tomorrow, it doesn't look like there's a big problem." Zhao Yingtong took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his neck and said , " We still have to do a comprehensive investigation and analysis. If there is no problem, we will naturally release him."

The police station needs to follow procedures when handling cases, and Qi Xuan knows that he has no right to be impatient. At present, Luo Sai's alibi is very sufficient, and there is no need to worry about it. However, Tang Yingfei's witnesses were all from the club, and Zhao Yingtong was worried about being suspected of cover-up.

Before leaving, Qi Xuan specifically expressed his gratitude to Inspector Zhao for keeping the secret of Xuan Jing for the Qi family and not making the facts public, otherwise it would surely cause an uproar. Zhao Yingtong stood up and walked Qi Xuan to the door of the office. He patted Qi Xuan on the shoulder and said with a smile , " I know what I should do and what I shouldn't do. By the way, I have something to ask you. Is Auntie always alone?"

"Alone? What alone?" Qi Xuan did not immediately understand what Zhao Yingtong meant.

"I mean, the last time I went to your house, I saw that she was still single and never married. So do she have many suitors around her?"

Zhao Yingtong raised his eyes and looked at Qi Xuan. Both men had serious expressions, especially Zhao Yingtong, who looked like he was investigating a suspect, which made Qi Xuan confused for a while.

"There are also admirers, but my aunt is not enthusiastic. She said she is used to it and doesn't need a man."

Zhao Yingtong kept nodding his head after hearing this, frowning with a deep look. Qi Xuan seemed to understand something, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and he smiled without saying a word. He walked out of the police station and met Yue Xin at the door who came to visit Luo Sai and Tang Yingfei. Unfortunately, her trip was in vain.

"I am their sister, why can't I see her? What's more, they are just suspects now and are not real criminals." With that, Yue Xin was about to rush towards the police station door.

Qi Xuan took her arm and persuaded softly , " Forget it, you will only have a dispute with Inspector Zhao if you go in. It will not help the progress of the case, but will cause unnecessary trouble. They all have enough With the alibi, maybe we can let them out tomorrow. Don’t be impatient, make mistakes in the chaos, be patient and wait.”

After listening to Qi Xuan's words, Yue Xin's restless mood eased slightly, but she really felt sorry for Luo Sai and Tang Yingfei. She became nervous when she thought that they would spend the night in the police station, and Luo Sai was still injured.

"There is a Western restaurant in front. I'll treat you to coffee. Let's go." After Qi Xuan finished speaking, he smiled at Yue Xin. All he could do at this moment was to try his best to comfort the girl in front of him so that she could relax for a moment.

On the dark green tablecloth of the western restaurant, Yue Xin fiddled with the coffee cup in her hand aimlessly. Next to her hung heavy curtains that were also dark green, and outside the exposed glass windows, there were streets shining with neon lights and crisscrossing crowds of people. And, of course, there's the dark night sky.

The two people sitting across from each other seemed distracted because of Rossay.

She looked at Qi Xuan and saw him lifting the cup and taking a sip of coffee. At this time, Qi Xuan looked gentle and free and easy under the soft lighting of the restaurant. He exudes a confident spirit, and once he smiles, his confidence will show from the inside out. Yue Xin's impression of him was deep. This kind of depth was something she was familiar with and easy to judge, because she could often see a similar sense of depth in Luo Sai. And when Qi Xuan talked in front of her in order to make her feel at ease, she got to know a cheerful Qi Xuan. She even felt that if there really was a fuss, he would be happier than Roselle.

Yue Xin suddenly realized that Qi Xuan and Luo Sai actually had many similarities. When you get serious, it gets very serious. When you are sad, it becomes very deep.

"I envy you very much. You can live the life you like." Qi Xuan said with a smile , " You live in an environment of singing and dancing every day, reveling in joy, laughing when you are happy, and crying when you are sad. On the surface, you are living your life. You are struggling helplessly, but you have your own freedom and pursuit, and live happily. And I seem to be living a comfortable and stable life, but as you know, I have been living an ordinary life, immersed in work every day. , as Rossay said, is boring. But we have one thing in common.”

Yue Xin tilted her head, flashing her charming eyes, and asked , " What do they have in common?"

"We can't help ourselves. We all can't help ourselves."

Yue Xin savored the phrase "I can't help myself" carefully. Maybe everyone walking in this world has this in common. She lowered her head and smiled, with a delicate expression, as beautiful as the flowers blooming in the flower basket on the wall of the restaurant. It combines the color and fragrance of thousands of colorful flowers, mixed with the bitterness and aroma of coffee, making people addicted to it for a long time and unforgettable.

Qi Xuan has never encountered such a woman. He has always felt that girls are either as passionate as fire or as gentle as water. A girl as colorful and complex as Yue Xin is simply a gift from God to this world.

Qi Xuan became very relaxed in front of Yue Xin. He told several interesting stories about what happened at the Pearl Hotel, making Yue Xin laugh.

"You also said that your life is boring, and you may encounter something that makes people laugh every second!"

Qi Xuan always had a smile on his face. Inspired by the coffee, they felt the joy and beauty of time.

However, just when they were still unfinished, there was a roar of fire engines not far away. After a while, several guests came in laughing and talking about the fire in the police station.

After hearing this, Yue Xin and Qi Xuan looked at each other and frowned. They stood up from their chairs almost at the same time, paid the money as quickly as possible, and then ran all the way to the door of the police station. I saw a firetruck parked on the street, and several police officers standing outside chatting animatedly.

"What happened?" Qi Xuan asked anxiously.

One of the police officers said , " It's nothing serious. There was just a fire in one of the cells. It has been put out."

After hearing this, Yue Xin was extremely excited. Her brother Luo Sai and Tang Yingfei were not in danger, right? Qi Xuan led her into the police station and ran to the cell where the prisoners were held. He saw that part of the wall in the corridor had been burned to black gray and the ground was full of water marks. Two police officers were cleaning the house. When they saw Qi Xuan and Yue Xin barging in, they chased them away.

"This is an important area of the police station. Why did you come in so casually? Let's go, let's go!"

Qi Xuan asked quickly , " Which cell was on fire? We are friends of Luo Sai and Tang Yingfei. Are they okay?"

"Are you their friends? What a coincidence. It was the two of them and an old man who set fire in the cell to make this place look like this. Fortunately, the fire was not big, otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous!"

Fearing nothing, Yue Xin shouted , " What about them? Are they injured?"

A police officer pointed up and said , " It's in Detective Zhao's office."

At this time, Zhao Yingtong was sitting behind the desk, staring blankly at the old man and the young man sitting on the sofa opposite.

Who is the old one? Inspector Zhao knows him. He calls Wang Youlai and everyone calls him Uncle Lai. He is an old man in his 70s and has lost his age. Zhao Yingtong was deeply impressed by his kidnapping case not long ago. When Zhao Yingtong was at Qi's house, he joked about it.