Zhang Chunran: "Xiao Qiang was not feeling well that day. After studying at night, she thought about lying on the table for a while before leaving. Du Yilan came over cheekily and asked Xiao Qiang to take her with her in the next competition. Xiao Qiang was harassed by her.Annoyed, she agreed casually. Du Yilan got a bargain, so she said she would treat Xiao Qiang to eat. She was dizzy at that time, and she casually said that she wanted to eat cakes from the bakery. No one thought that Du Yilan would actually dare to break the school rules and climb over the wall.Go out and buy, everyone will know what happened next.”

Zhang Chunran paused, looked at Tu San, "Xiaoqiang never had any intention of harming others, but after all, Du Yilan went out because of her, and the voices calling Xiaoqiang a murderer in school during that time made a lot of noise.It was fierce and had a great influence on her, although it was clarified later, Xiao Qiang was even less talkative."

Tu San: "So you didn't tell me these things because you didn't want to bring up Lou Qiang's bad memories?"

"En." Zhang Chunran nodded, "This is one aspect, and there is also the factor of not wanting you to suspect that Xiaoqiang is the murderer who killed Director Liu."

"Because Director Liu seems to have always suspected that Lou Qiang deliberately killed Du Yilan, and the time before the accident was even more neurotic and asked people to inquire about Xiao Qiang. Once he tried to check her phone while Xiao Qiang was away, and couldn't unlock the password., was bumped into by Xiao Qiang who was turning back, and then the two had a quarrel for the first time, Director Liu simply had a showdown and forced Xiao Qiang to unlock the password.The noise was so loud that the principal in the opposite building heard it, and finally the principal stepped forward to settle the matter."

"Afterwards, Xiao Qiang was always against Director Liu, and Director Liu was also extremely guarded against Xiao Qiang. The two of them completely tore their skins apart."

Through Zhang Chunran's eyes, Tu San could see that what she said was 90% credible, "No wonder you want to keep it from me."

If he had said it earlier, then his first suspect would be Lou Qiang.

Zhang Chunran: "After Director Liu's accident, the principal issued an order that we are not allowed to disclose the conflict between Director Liu and Xiaoqiang during his lifetime. I also don't want her to be slandered by rumors again because of suspicion without evidence."

After saying all the words, Zhang Chunran heaved a long sigh of relief as the burden on his heart was lifted.

She jumped down, stamped her numb feet, and seeing that it was getting late, she said to Tu San: "Senior Tu, I've told you everything I know, and I don't know if you ask me any more.That's it, I'm going back first."

"Wait." Tu San called to stop her.

Zhang Chunran was puzzled, "Is there anything else?"

Tu San showed a sincere smile, and said: "I checked Lou Qiang's mobile phone without Lou Qiang's permission before, I am very sorry, I want to buy some gifts and apologize to her seriously, can you take me to her house?"

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On weekends, students are on vacation.

Tu San drove to the school gate to meet Zhang Chunran, and she led the way to Lou Qiang's house.

As soon as he got on the bus, Zhang Ran kept nagging, "Xiao Qiang is the only one left at home, so don't mention her parents and grandparents to save her from being sad. If she invites you to eat the snacks she made, don't worry about it."I'm afraid, it's not an alien creature, it's just a strange-looking snack. It's a bit of a treat if you get used to it, by the way, and..."

Tu San looked at her through the rearview mirror several times and counted out dozens of precautions in a serious manner, and couldn't help laughing.

"Why are you nagging like an old lady."

Zhang Chunran was a little angry, "I'm talking to you very seriously!"

"Understood." Tu Sanyinghe said: "Sometimes I think you are a carefree and innocent high school girl, and sometimes I think you are as mature as a woman in her thirties.It doesn't contain a thirty-something soul."

Zhang Chunran raised her eyebrows, "If you are boasting that I have both purity and sensual charm, then I will gladly accept it."

During the conversation, the car drove across the busy road and came to the narrow lanes on both sides. The smoke and fire here is much thicker than that in the city center, and the narrow road is squeezed by various things—colorful four-wheeled children’s cars, the grilled sausage stall with attractive aroma, the braided girl in the house of jumping grass...

The car was parked at the entrance of an alley, and couldn't get in, so had to get out of the car and walk.

Passing through the wet, moss-covered alley, the eyes did not suddenly open up, and what came into view were rows of old and small residential buildings, hidden in the dark green and dense leaves.

The things in this place are all old guys, and there are traces left by the years everywhere.

It can be seen that the wall is mottled, the wall skin is peeling off, and the innermost red bricks are exposed. Every time a strong wind blows, people can't breathe, and the building shakes, fearing that he will collapse in a second.

"Lou Qiang lives here alone?" Tu San confirmed to Zhang Chunran again.

Zhang Chunran: "Well, her parents are both engaged in research, and they haven't seen anyone for several years. They haven't left much property for her, and they have almost no relatives. Grandparents are getting old and can't afford a better life..”

Tu San listened, then looked at the heavy dead air around him, and didn't speak again.

To be able to concentrate on her studies in such an environment, Lou Qiang's willpower is already quite strong.

The stairs are very narrow, only enough for an adult to pass, Tu San followed behind Zhang Chunran, the light was dim, every step was light, and he was worried that if it was a little heavy, this old bony guy would be trampled down by himWaisted.

When they arrived at the door of Lou Qiang's house, Zhang Chunran didn't knock on the door, but took out a bunch of keys and found one to open the door.

Tu San looked at it and thought, the two girls have such a good relationship, they can give each other the house keys.

"Xiao Qiang, we're here." Zhang Chunran skillfully took out the slippers from the shoe cabinet, shouted inside, then turned to Tu San and said, "Come in, Senior Tu, I told Xiao Qiang about your coming.".”

There was the sound of the doorknob being turned from inside the room, and as the sound of footsteps approached, Lou Qiang appeared wearing a pink rabbit pajamas that didn't quite match her personality, and when she crossed Zhang Chunran, she saw Tu San, who was still calm and indifferentEyes, looked at each other for a few seconds, then moved away, and led them in to sit.

Zhang Chunran didn't regard himself as an outsider, and went to the refrigerator to eat before his buttocks were hot, leaving Tu San and Lou Qiang in the living room looking at each other speechlessly, feeling awkward.

Tu San tried to break the atmosphere and took out a gift, "I'm sorry, Lou, I was rude to you for moving your phone that day."

Lou Qiang's mood didn't fluctuate at all, "It's okay."

Tu San asked: "Aren't you angry?"

Lou Qiang: "It's not the first time I've encountered this kind of thing, so there's nothing to be angry about."

Such a generous and tolerant attitude made Tu San feel that he was a scumbag who did not respect others, and he felt even more guilty.

"Let's have a look at the presents."

Lou Qiang obediently took out the beautifully packaged gifts, which were very heavy and required two hands to hold them. They were "Explanation of the Five-Year Competition Real Questions", "One Month Soaring to the Master of Mathematics", "The Father of Chemistry Teach You to Learn Chemistry"...

Tu San asked, "Do you like it?"

"like."

But she really didn't like it with her expressionless face.

Fortunately, he deliberately asked Zhou Zheng to find out what Xueshen liked, and Zhou Zheng patted his chest and promised him that it would be okay to give them.

At this moment, he finally figured out why Zhou Zheng smiled meanly after he finished speaking.

Lou Qiang said it again: "I really, really like it."

Tu San felt better, but heard her say again.

"It's just that these questions are too simple, and there are many mistakes..."

"It's okay, it's fun to find mistakes."

Tu San: "..."

Lou Qiang said these words probably because he saw his embarrassment and wanted to save him.

It's just that the effect is not very good, Tu San can only laugh.

At this time, Zhang Chunran came out of the kitchen, holding two cups of drinks, "Come, come, come, talk for so long, drink some lemon tea."

After Tu San said thank you, he picked up a cup and took a sip, consciously or unconsciously, he looked at the locked cabinet under the TV.

I remember Zhang Chunran said that Lou Qiang usually puts things there, and the old mobile phone should be inside.

After sitting for a while, Tu San proposed the idea of walking around, Lou Qiang hesitated for a moment, and agreed.

Although the building looks old from the outside, the inside is tidy and tidy, revealing warmth everywhere.

The overall color tone is warmer. There are various flowers and luxuriant foliage on the balcony. You can tell that the host has taken good care of the house. Inside the house, there is a happy family portrait on the wall. The faces of the family of five are full of happiness.smile.

Tu San still asked the doubts in his heart, "How do you usually live? Are you not afraid of being alone?"

Zhang Chunran gave him a nervous look, but he tried to be as tactful as possible.

Lou Qiang thought for a while, and said: "Every month, someone will pay for the living expenses of Kari, plus the scholarship life is not a problem, the principal and teachers are also helping me, purely will often come to accompany me, I am not so lonely and afraid."

"That's it." Tu San said, already walking to the edge of the cabinet.

Holding the glass of lemonade, he leisurely approached the wall, as if he wanted to take a closer look at the family portrait.

After standing still and watching for a while, out of the corner of his eye, Lou Qiang and Zhang Chunran who were beside him didn't notice him. They aimed at the top of the cabinet and pretended to slip their hands inadvertently.

"Bang!" The glass shattered into hundreds of pieces and flew around.

Zhang Chunran was frightened and pulled Lou Qiang back.

"Oops!" Tu scattered the actor's upper body, and immediately apologized innocently: "I'm sorry, I didn't hold my hand steadily, you all move away, don't get scratched by the debris."

Lou Qiang glanced at him, left without saying a word, and brought a broom.

"Let me do it." Tu San grabbed the broom, leaned over and carefully swept up every piece of debris, and packed them in bags.

He just wanted to get Lou Qiang's old cell phone, and didn't want to hurt her indirectly.

"Water has seeped in." Zhang Chunran pointed at the wet cabinet, "Hurry up and take out the contents, don't be damaged by the water."

The sudden assist made Tu San secretly happy.

Yes, well said!

Lou Qiang frowned, took the key to open the cabinet, and pulled out the drawer forcefully, the water had already seeped inside.

The three of them started working together, and quickly moved out the contents inside. Fortunately, the contents were not soaked, and it should be fine after wiping off the water and drying them in the sun.

The two girls breathed a sigh of relief, but Tu San couldn't be happy.

There was nothing in it that he wanted.

Masking his disappointment, he actively helped pack things away.

There are a lot of miscellaneous things, all of which are worthless but meaningful photos, handicrafts and so on.

Tu San raised his head inadvertently, and saw Lou Qiang's nervous and distressed look, and at first sight, there were colors on her face other than indifference, these things might be priceless to her.

Scattering speeds up the finishing in hands.

The part of the photo he was in charge of quickly soaked up the water with a paper towel, and the photo was covered with a protective film, so there was no need to dry it again.

The little girl smiling brightly in the photo caught his attention. She was about six or seven years old, sitting in the sand and playing with her friends until she was covered in sand. If she went back, she would definitely be scolded by her mother.With a pretty face, she raised her two dark "paws" towards the camera, revealing two innocent dimples.

Tu San looked at Lou Qiang who was busy tidying up Lou Qiang, and then looked at other photos.

Lou Qiang noticed his gaze, followed his gaze, and asked, "Is there anything wrong with this photo?"

"No." Tu San smiled, "You were cute when you were young, why don't you like to smile now?"

Lou Qiang lowered her eyes, thinking of something, as if a trace of sadness flashed through her eyes.

Zhang Chunran rubbed his elbow gently to spread it out, and silently said to him with his mouth, "Don't ask!"

Tu San immediately understood that he had said something wrong.

"Sorry, I was talking too much."

Lou Qiang said coldly, "It's okay."

Tu San closed his mouth, and continued to look through the photos on his own.

Lou Qiang’s family must love her very much. Since she was born, they have taken many photos to commemorate her growth process. There are pictures of all seasons, every birthday, and pictures from kindergarten to middle school...

Looking at it, felt a little strange, as if something was missing.

What is missing?

Tu San was thinking, when he heard Zhang Chunran's voice, he suddenly looked up at her, and suddenly understood.

Zhang Chunran is missing!

There are quite a few photos of Lou Qiang after she entered high school, most of which are of her alone, or with her grandparents, and a small number of photos are with the principal and teacher, and there is also a strange girl he has never seen before.

Since Zhang Chunran is Lou Qiang's best friend, why is there no photo of them together?

"Is this child you?" Tu San asked Zhang Chunran.

Zhang Chunran leaned over to look, and Tu San was referring to a girl who was playing in the sand with Lou Qiang in a certain photo.

In almost every photo of Lou Qiang's childhood, she was there.

"It's not me." Zhang Chunran shook his head and looked at Lou Qiang.

Lou Qiang raised her head upon hearing the sound, saw the two children in the photo and paused for a few seconds before saying, "She was a very good friend of mine, she is no longer here."

Tu San knew it was not good when he heard the next three words, and he accidentally said something wrong again, scolding himself for talking too much.

Hurry up and change the subject.

"Why didn't you see the photo of the two of you together?"

Lou Qiang didn't explain, but turned to look at Zhang Chunran.

Zhang Chunran smiled awkwardly, and said: "I don't want to take pictures. I'm too ugly to be on camera. I want to take pictures after I can lose weight before graduation."

There is nothing wrong with a girl's love of beauty, and Da San expresses her understanding.

After that, Tu San made excuses to wander around the whole house, trying to find the old cell phone.

According to Zhang Chunran, that cell phone was a birthday present from Grandpa Lou Qiang, she would definitely not throw it away, and would definitely keep it.

Even if he planned for the worst and Lou Qiang cleaned up all the contents inside, as long as he could get the phone, he would be able to find someone to restore the data inside.

But now, the mobile phone seemed to know in advance that he was coming, and deliberately ran away from home to hide from him.

This trip is doomed to return in vain.

Seeing the sun go down, the parents of various families yelled at their children to go home for dinner, and their skin was not so thick that they could just sit at a student's house for a meal.

Lou Qiang sent them to the door, said something briefly, and he and Zhang Chunran went downstairs one after the other.

Tu San went down the steps, puzzled.

He has searched almost all the places Zhang Chunran said that Lou Qiang would hide important things, why can't he find them?

What the hell?

When turning the corner of the stairs, Tu San looked up inadvertently, meeting a deep line of sight cast from above.

Like a bloody knife hanging over his head, it will never fall, it will fall at any time, biting him all the time, playing games with him, you take a step, I will advance ten inches, and there is no peace and liberation for each other.

In an instant, he understood.

In just a second, he stepped into the corner, and the owner of his sight entered the blind spot at the same time.

He didn't stop, and continued to go downstairs. He couldn't see the slightest abnormality, but his feet were as heavy as a thousand catties of lead.

The irritable mood gained a strange calm, like a drowning person who gave up struggling and sank toward the deep black seabed. The world was silent, and the sense of suffocation was stronger than fear.

Perhaps, from the moment he stepped into Lou Qiang's house, Lou Qiang knew his real intention...