Chapter 2, Goodbye ... ... Police. ... ... ... Goodbye ...

When the steaming rib soup was placed in front of her, Siyuan immediately slumped into his seat as if he were about to faint. He rubbed his face vigorously with both hands, trying to pull himself together, but he found it utterly impossible to speak.

The girl deliberately avoided the gruesome term "dissection," instead using the phrase "examination." However, Siyuan could still sense the profound sorrow she felt when she looked at the dismembered body of Dazhuang.

Taking out the spare key to open Dazhuang's room, sitting in the neatly organized space, looking at the gun posters on the walls made it seem as if Dazhuang had not really left

"Is there anything I can help you with?" Siyuan's voice trailed off, "Actually, I know that I can't really help you with anything..."

Indeed, Siyuan is such a person; he speaks little but quietly accomplishes all that needs to be done, and he can persist like a superhero. Therefore, Dazhuang said that as long as one is willing to watch Siyuan prepare a meal, regardless of whether they are male or female, they will be unable to part with him

"He should be able to come back today, right?" Siyuan took off his apron, looking at the table full of dishes, smiling with satisfaction: "It has been a long time since I bought such fresh fish heads."

The room was dim and gloomy; although there was still one person sleeping in the living room, Siyuan could sense the oppressive atmosphere within the house

Perhaps it was because Siyuan's culinary skills were exceptional, or perhaps it was because she was truly hungry, but the girl consumed an astonishing amount of food in one go, to the extent that even the big eater Dazhuang could not compare to his sister.

Looking at the bright and clean rental apartment, Siyuan let out a sigh, went to the balcony to stretch his arms, and playfully teased the parrot on the windowsill that had been abandoned but was rescued by him: "Bage, if you insult anyone again, I will throw you out too"

Well... After living with you for such a long time and being taken care of by you all the time, to be honest, I know your character all too well. Although I do not know when you will see this letter, I still want to take this opportunity to say thank you

The password for this box is our WiFi password, wqnmlgb. If one day I do not return, you can open it.

Um... Si Yuan just agreed, then decisively shook his head: "You should sleep on the sofa for a while, I will help you organize things, I am worried that your emotions are unstable"

Slowly opening the door, he discovered that it was not Da Zhuang outside, but a young girl. The girl was wearing a white long-sleeved T-shirt and light-colored jeans, standing just over 1.6 meters tall, with an exceptionally good figure. Her facial features, when considered individually, were not particularly striking, but when combined, they left Si Yuan in awe. Moreover, her swollen eyes and the lingering melancholy between her brows made her appear delicate and heart-wrenching.

Let’s eat first. Siyuan, with his head lowered, brought out the hot dishes: "Don’t go hungry, these are all dishes that Dazhuang loves to eat"

In fact, he has always known that Dazhuang is an anti-terrorism special police officer, and he is aware of the inherent dangers of his job. However, he has witnessed Dazhuang's skills; although it may not be as exaggerated as dodging bullets, generally speaking, when fully focused, even with money, an ordinary person would not be able to harm him.

And for this past week, Siyuan's life returned to tranquility. In the first few days, the people in the office would still use him and Xiaoxiao as topics of conversation. Later on, he, along with that ugly duckling boat, was forgotten by everyone and continued to live a life devoid of presence

After muttering to himself for a while, Siyuan squatted on the ground and began to sort through Dazhuang's belongings. With each item he organized, it felt as if something was lodged in his chest. He continued to sit there until the sky had completely darkened, yet he had only managed to sort through one box.

Moreover, it is worth mentioning that Dazhuang's task this time was merely to provide support, which makes his sacrifice particularly bizarre. According to the autopsy report, Dazhuang actually died of organ failure, and it was natural failure.

Did something really happen..." Si Yuan's mind went blank. He instinctively let the girl into the room, while he stood dazed at the door, unsure of what to do for a long time.

How are you so certain? This must require a high level of expertise

It was only then that Siyuan realized, and in that instant, he suddenly felt as if all his strength had been drained away, having to lean against the doorknob just to stand, otherwise he might collapse onto the ground.

I am a forensic student, and my brother's body was personally examined by my mentor

Dazhuang's voice clearly echoed in Siyuan's mind. His hands trembled slightly as he began to manipulate the combination lock of the box. When the click of the box opening sounded, Siyuan's heart involuntarily skipped a beat. Upon opening it, he found several envelopes on the top layer, while the bottom layer surprisingly contained a red copper bagua plate

Finally, Saturday has arrived again. The happy weekend is the day that Siyuan loves the most. As usual, he got up early, watered the flowers and plants on the windowsill, and cleaned the house thoroughly. Then he went to the vegetable market to buy a large amount of food that Dazhuang loves to eat, humming a little tune as he began to get busy.

The girl said little, merely nodding slightly before lying down on the sofa, and within moments, she fell into a dream. As Siyuan watched her, he couldn't help but let out a deep sigh. Although she appeared relatively strong, Siyuan knew that Dazhuang and his sister had relied on each other since childhood. ... The phrase "relying on each other" ... is truly cruel, for once one party is lost, one must not only confront immense sorrow but also face an unprecedented fear.

At first, Siyuan was quite worried about Dazhuang, but he always returned safely, carrying local specialties and a bundle of frost-covered beer. Over time, Siyuan became accustomed to this way of life, as he knew that Dazhuang would definitely come back

He could ascertain that the person outside the door was not Da Zhuang, for Da Zhuang never rings the doorbell when he returns; he always kicks the door or climbs in through the window. The polite manner of ringing the doorbell instead made Si Yuan's heart tremble.

Natural depletion? Si Yuan's eyes were filled with question marks: "Is this a deception? Even I, an outsider, find this unbelievable"

Like a silent film, the girl sat on the sofa, lost in thought, while Siyuan skillfully handled pots and pans in the kitchen. Apart from the occasional clattering of the spatula, the entire house was eerily silent

"Grandma's ... ..." After Siyuan carelessly added a handful of rice to it, he no longer paid attention to the annoying silly bird and turned to go inside to sort out the seasonal clothes

Just as he stepped into the living room, the doorbell suddenly rang. Siyuan turned his head to take a glance, his brows slightly furrowing, and quickly walked to the door, questioning from behind it: "Who is it!"

As usual, Dazhuang requires approximately one week for each mission. During this week, there is no way to contact him, and he does not send back any messages, as if he has evaporated from the world.

Siyuan, by the time you read this letter, I will most likely no longer be here. Do not be upset, it is nothing. In our line of work, it is a matter of living on the edge. From the moment I entered this profession, I was prepared for this.

"I can. " The girl half-closed her eyes and took a deep breath: "I will stay here to investigate the cause of my brother's death"

I won't say anything else. As for the following envelopes, one contains my salary card and bonus card, the password is my birthday. Please give these to my sister as my wedding gift to her. The next envelope contains your rent and living expenses. I know you wouldn't accept it if I gave it to you directly, so I have deposited the amount due for each month. The password is your birthday, totaling thirty-three thousand five hundred. I'm not criticizing you, but you should be less generous in the future; it's time to save money for marrying a wife. If you think my sister is suitable, then go after her. Although she can be a bit fierce, she is definitely a good girl.

Many people say that Siyuan is not manly enough, not assertive enough, but Dazhuang has always affirmed Siyuan, because a man is a man precisely because he can bring a sense of security to others, and this feeling of security can transcend gender.

I also find it incredible, because apart from serious illness, natural organ failure only leaves normal aging. The girl furrowed her brows; although her expression had relaxed considerably, that hint of melancholy still lingered: "However, I later discovered that the cause of his death was indeed organ failure, so there must be an issue here.

Fool, fool. The parrot, showing no regard for face, immediately retorted: "Big fool, stinky fool"

After quite a while, he finally regained a little strength, mustering his spirit to lean against the wall and walk to the kitchen. Without saying a word, he served a large bowl of pork rib and lotus root soup to the girl who was crying.

Siyuan immediately responded, but soon realized that this request was unreasonable, after all, she was a young girl, and it was neither fair nor reasonable to ask her to live here

Dazhuang did not have many belongings, and after tidying up his mood, he organized everything particularly quickly. However, when he was sorting through a locked box, Siyuan suddenly paused.

The two of them sat there for a full hour, and after their emotions had somewhat calmed down, Siyuan stood up, picked up the already cold soup, and said in a hoarse voice: "I will heat this up for you"

Alright, I am a rough person, and I have conveyed everything that needs to be conveyed. By the way, that copper plate at the bottom, you must help me deal with it. No one else can know about it except you. The method of handling it is very simple; you just need to circle it counterclockwise three times according to the directions above. Make sure you don't get it wrong. Alright, although I am no longer here, you must live well. In the future, if someone bullies you, you need to learn to resist; don't always suffer in silence.

According to the number on the envelope, Siyuan opened the first letter, and the familiar handwriting came rushing towards him

"Who are you looking for?" Siyuan spoke with a sense of trepidation, already feeling an ominous premonition: "Is it possible that... Dazhuang has encountered trouble?"

A young girl crossed over two thousand kilometers to an unfamiliar place amidst sadness and fear, and the fact that she has not yet collapsed already signifies that she is not an ordinary person. If she were to sort through the belongings... Si Yuan believes that he does not possess such resilience.

"My brother... has sacrificed himself." After the girl managed to utter these five words while sitting on the sofa, she could no longer say another word, covering her face with her hands and weeping uncontrollably

I never expected that this day would actually come. Siyuan reached out to pick up the string of prayer beads he had given to Dazhuang: "What good is the consecration if it still couldn't save your life"

"No need, let's just assume that Dazhuang still lives here," Siyuan said, lowering his eyelids, his expression somewhat mournful. "He didn't mention anything about paying the rent, and renting a place here isn't expensive."

The girl nodded slightly, letting out a sobbing "mm" sound, and then the two of them fell silent again at the same time

After the meal was finished, the dishes prepared for Dazhuang were completely cleared away, and Siyuan also learned what had actually happened to Dazhuang

You may stay here with me

The girl, breathing in a sobbing tone, stood up wearily and said, "Can you take me to sort through my brother's belongings first?"

Is he sad? Of course he is sad, but as a man, if he were to cry out loud at this moment, it would undoubtedly create a scene. His honesty does not equate to foolishness; he naturally understands what should be done at this time

However, what Siyuan did not expect was that this girl was indeed Dazhuang's biological sister. Immediately after Siyuan finished speaking, she decisively said: "Okay, I will go back first to take care of my brother's funeral arrangements, and then I will move over. I will pay you the rent."

The letter comes to an end, lingering and halting, I close the book, tears have long filled my face

As soon as these words were spoken, the girl outside the door pursed her lips, her eyelashes fluttering a few times, and tears began to stream down her cheeks. Although she was trying very hard to suppress her sobs, the soft whimpers could not be restrained in any way