Chapter 126 : Duanmuh Shannchyuan

Chioujen showed a half-disbelievable look on his face when he heard Shannchyuan's words. His eyebrows were raised very high. Shannchyuan could see an obvious frown on Chioujen's forehead.

"When did it happen?"

"This morning. The kidnappers also called our house. They said they would call again tonight at ten."

"Then why is Beaushu hanging around this station now?"

"This kidnapping incident most likely has something to do with Songfei's matter. The police asked for the things that were in Songfei's bag. Since the police have already taken care of this case, like it or not, we have to hand these things over to them. There are some important matters such as writings or photographs. We all agreed that we should have copies of those things. So I am here to copy those writings and photographs."

Chioujen nodded. "I agree. We should have copies of the things we currently have in our hands."

"I know you must be thinking the same thing."

"So, there are already police in our house?"

"There are no police in our house. They were worried that the kidnappers were watching our house, so they chose to keep watch somewhere else close to our house."

"Alright! I understand. Beaushu, just go home now, please." Chioujen let out those words at a fast tempo. "I'll still be here for a while. Later, at a little less than ten, I'll be heading back home!"

"I have more to say." Shannchyuan reached into his shirt pocket. He gave a business card to Chioujen.

"Linqhwu Ueideng." Chioujen read the name written on the business card. "Isn't this person one of Songfei's friends?"

"Right. Just like us, Songfei's friend is not in the detective and mystery club. I don't know if that fact is related or not, but Songfei believes in this person."

"Like he believed us?"

"Yes! Songfei also left things to him."

"When did Beaushu meet this person?"

Shannchyuan then recounted his meeting with Linqhwu Ueideng, which happened two days ago.

"Beaushu wants me to contact this person to find out more?"

"No. He doesn't know much more than we do. So now I'm just asking for your opinion."

"I disagree. The things that Mr. Linqhwu knows consciously, maybe as much as we do, but he may know something, but he doesn't know that he knows."

"So, you think we really need to call him?"

"Yes, but not now. I think, for now, our focus is on getting Shiowge home safely. Of course, we can't deny that Songfei's matter is also important, but we must have priorities. At least until we find out exactly what Shiowge's captors really want."

"I think you're right." Shannchyuan nodded. "We'll see how this problem develops." After looking at his watch, Shannchyuan got up from the chair. "Regarding your early arrival, do you intend to tell our friends about it?"

"What do you think, Beaushu? What should I do?"

"It's up to you! Songfei asked you to keep this a secret. I think he also has some reasons."

"Okay. I'll stick to the original plan. I'll tell the others that I just arrived in this city today."

"You said earlier that there were things you wanted to talk about. I think, apart from the package from Songfei, there are other things you want to discuss. What is it?"

"It will take a long time to tell what happened to me. I'll tell you another time."

"Are the things you want to tell me not urgent?"

Chioujen was silent for a while. "I think they are crucial matters. But now Beaushu have to hurry home. I'll tell you when I get home."

"Well, I'll just go along if you think it's better." Shannchyuan cupped his palms in front of his lips.

"When Beaushu left the house, wasn't Beaushu afraid that the kidnappers would follow Beaushu and snatch the things Beaushu was carrying? Isn't it most likely that they are after those things?"

"I didn't leave the house through the front door."

"What do you mean?"

"Never mind! I'll tell you later. Right now, I want to go home first." Shannchyuan was ready to leave the place. "How about you? Have you packed yet?"

"I've been packing since. That's the only thing I brought." Chioujen pointed to a backpack and a medium-sized plastic bag lying not far from where he was sitting.

Shannchyuan looked at the watch he was wearing. He still had a little time, but maybe it wasn't enough. He sighed. "Later, before going home, can you get something for me?"

"I will do it. What stuff do Beaushu mean?"

"There is a photo that I re-photographs. It takes a while to print the photo. But I think, at a little less than ten o'clock, they will finish the photo printing. So, I want you to take the results of the re-photo process." Shannchyuan held out a piece of receipt paper.

"It's all paid?" Chioujen took the paper from Shannchyuan's hand. A piece of paper that he will have to show when taking the photo.

Shannchyuan laughed. "Don't worry. I've paid for it. All you have to do is take the printed photo."

Chioujen smiled. "Then, no problem." He looked at the paper in his hand. He raised his eyebrows when he realized the shape of the paper.

"It's a strange shape, isn't it? A regular hexagon," said Shannchyuan.

"Very unique," Chioujen nodded. "What do you think, the philosophy behind this unusual shape?"

Shannchyuan shrugged. "Later, you can ask the shopkeeper about it."

Chioujen laughed. "I'm sure he doesn't know either."

Shannchyuan nodded. "Could be. Or maybe we are thinking too far. It is quite possible that there is no philosophy behind this choice of paper form."

"Yes. Perhaps the shop owner just wanted to show their uniqueness."

Shannchyuan looked at his watch again. "Why don't you come with me to the mall? I'll show you the shop you have to go to."

The two came out of the room and immediately rushed out of the simple inn. Shannchyuan and Chioujen walked so fast that in no time, they almost arrived at the shop where they were going.

"That's the shop!" Shannchyuan pointed to a kiosk that served document copying and photo printing.

"Okay! I'll be there right before leaving this place." Chioujen nodded.

Suddenly Shannchyuan shuffled quickly and entered a shop beside them. Chioujen followed Shannchyuan's footsteps right away.

"What is it, Beaushu?"

"That's our neighbor over there." Shannchyuan pointed at the stall he was pointing at. In front of the stall, two people were talking while standing. Shannchyuan was surprised as he turned to Chioujen. The friend gasped as his eyes fell on the two of them.

<<What is this? Does Chioujen recognize them?>>

"Which one is our neighbor?" Chioujen's eyes remained glued to the two people.

"The one on the left is our neighbor," Shannchyuan answered in such a low volume.

"The one in that dark green coat?"

"Right!"

"Who's he?"

"His name is Horngshi Gauchyh. I don't know what he does."

"Then why is Beaushu afraid to meet him?"

"I'm not afraid. I just don't want to meet him. He really likes to talk. Every time he meets us, he will definitely ask you to have a long chat. Under the current circumstances, such an activity would obviously be a waste of time. What's more, I came out here in secret. That person seemed to have a sharp gaze. This kind of make-up, most likely, won't make him not recognize me." Shannchyuan explained the reason. "And after that, he will definitely ask why I wear clothes like this."