The Bourne Counterattack

Chapter 177 Old Couple

Cheng Mo had met the old couple before, and they were considered acquaintances. As outsiders, the old couple would never open the door late at night.

The old man's surname is Zhou, and his ancestor is a Shaoxing master, who is now a lawyer. However, the old man did not work as a lawyer.

Rather, my ancestors accumulated a lot of family property and became a charterer at a young age. Later, they gave birth to a son and three daughters.

The son went to study abroad and stayed overseas. Of the three daughters, one got married in Suzhou, and the other lived not far away. He would come back to see them every once in a while, and there was another one they didn’t mention. Cheng Mo estimated that it was probably Xi Withdrawn.

Those who have this kind of family relationship, which is relatively obscure now, are reluctant to mention it, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.

Besides, Cheng Mo didn't come here to check the household registration of the landlord. He came mainly for Taro Nojiri and Keiko's family of three.

Elderly people have their own traditional values ​​and don't like to gossip behind someone's back. Even if there is something not good, they won't talk nonsense.

After all, they are their own tenants, and they have a good relationship with each other. They have signed a contract. Even if they are dissatisfied, they cannot evict them during the contract period.

It can also be seen that the old couple always deal with others mainly by being harmonious with their neighbors.

Keiko knows how to use a knife.

Of course, there is a difference between a person's potential and explosive power and the power that can be exerted under normal circumstances. An occasional explosion cannot mean anything.

Domestic violence does exist, and it is somewhat different from what Xia Ran said. It was Taro Nojiri who abused Keiko. Keiko was often beaten, and so were the children.

But now, her husband was killed, and the old couple, under Cheng Mo's plea, revealed a lot of things they knew.

Both elders have some savings and can still collect rent. Their expenses are not big. Apart from medical treatment, they can get a little peace in the concession.

Regarding domestic violence, the old couple had never mentioned a word before. It was a matter between husband and wife, and outsiders were not allowed to interfere.

Of course, such peace will not last long.

The old man mentioned Keiko’s sword skills.

Keiko is usually at home, but occasionally she goes out and leaves the child at home. The old couple helps take care of it during the day and waits for Nojiri Taro to come back at night.

In other words, Taro Nojiri, her husband, knew that Keiko went out and stayed out at night.

Keiko is good at cooking, and she can also cook Chinese dishes. She once invited the old couple to her home for a meal, which was very delicious.

Keiko is quite strong, not as weak as she looks on the surface.

Xia Ran lives above them and should be able to know who is doing domestic violence to whom. Why did she lie and say that Keiko bullied Taro Nojiri?

She is a third party and there is no need to hide it from Taro Nojiri, or is she a masochistic personality?

On this detail, she lied.

There is one more suspicion.

However, the old couple also told Cheng Mo that although Nojiri Taro was the one who struck first, Keiko seemed to be not weak either. The old lady saw Keiko kicking Nojiri Taro out with her own eyes.

Cheng Mo caught this detail instantly. Huizi's knife skills were very good, and he was more skillful than many chefs in big restaurants.

For a married woman to stay out all night, it is hard not to think that there is someone else out there.

Since she has someone outside herself, why does she care so much about her husband? Wouldn't it be nice if everyone does their own thing and doesn't interfere with each other?

Unless Keiko's outing does not involve personal feelings, but has other secrets. These situations had not been grasped before. Cheng Mo became more and more suspicious of Keiko. If Inoue Hiaki wanted to kill people and silence them, Keiko would be the perfect person to carry out this task. A person who does not care about himself. If you kill the man on your body, you will kill him.

If it was really Keiko who did this, then she is definitely not an ordinary Japanese woman. The problem is that there is no way to verify her past.

Keiko went out this afternoon. The child was alone at home. She didn't come back until dark. When she came back, she didn't cook. She probably bought some food from outside. Before seven o'clock, the lights in the room went out.

"Sir, aunt, do you mean that Keiko hasn't been out since she came back?"

"No, I didn't see it anyway. My door was always open. We were at the door and took a shower in the middle. However, the two of us went there alternately and there was no one at the door. If she went out, we would definitely We can see." Mr. Zhou said, "We, the old couple, are neither blind nor deaf."

"Haha, I trust you two." Cheng Mo stood up and said goodbye, "It's getting late, so I won't disturb you two from resting."

"We are old, sleep less, it's early, and we can't sleep, so we might as well sit a little longer." Mr. Zhou said, "It's a blessing that Detective Cheng can come over and chat with us."

"I'm going back too, my wife is still waiting for me at home."

"Inspector Cheng is married?"

"It's settled, it happened not long ago." Cheng Mo chuckled, "I forgot to bring wedding candy to the two elders, I will make up for it for you two later."

He suddenly thought about renting a house. Isn't the yard very nice? Cars can be parked directly in it. The second floor is big enough for him and Su Mo'er.

Tang Tao can also move downstairs.

He is his assistant, so there is nothing wrong with him renting a house to live with him. This place is about the same distance from where he and Su Morer work. There is Fourth Avenue to the north, so there is no need to drive, and it is not very far to walk there.

If something like this happened, Keiko and her son would definitely have to move away.

"Uncle, aunt, let me discuss something with you two. If your house is vacant, how about renting it to me?"

"Inspector Cheng wants to rent my house?"

"Can't you?"

"Okay, that's okay, but my house is for long-term rent, not short-term rent, and Mrs. Keiko's lease is for three years. Unless she doesn't want to rent it, I won't evict her," Mr. Zhou said. .

"After this incident, the mother and son probably won't rent it anymore. Anyway, leave your annex to me. If not, rent the upstairs to me first. After the mother and son move out, I will rent the downstairs. , what do you think?" Cheng Mo said.

"Okay, but I'm curious, does a detective like you also lack a house to live in?"

"It's not that I'm lacking, but the place I live is a little far away from where my wife and I work, which is inconvenient, so I want to rent one that's closer," Cheng Mo explained.

Mr. Zhou nodded, this reason was very practical.

"Okay, the rent will be based on the going rate. I'll also start renting for three years. We will be neighbors from now on." Cheng Mo laughed.

"Okay, Detective Cheng thinks highly of me, how can I disagree?" Mr. Zhou is also a cheerful person. The detective who rents the house to the patrol room will not only get a lot of glory, but at least his safety is guaranteed.

He handled a case and also solved the house issue, which he didn't expect. However, this week, the old man's house was indeed nice, with convenient transportation and complete living facilities.

(End of this chapter)