Chapter 9, Psychiatric Hospital

Da Meng inquired: "Why should one be punished for lacking moral integrity? Who said this?"

I shook my head: "I can see that the pressure this woman was under at that time was immense. Now, she also carries a deep sense of guilt. To understand her situation, one cannot ask directly. It requires a certain skill; otherwise, her condition may easily relapse. I will go in again shortly. I will ask her about my matters. I hope I can ask before it becomes inconvenient."

I smiled and said, "What is wrong with supplementing iodine and calcium?"

Da Meng sighed: "Alright, but what is it that you want?"

Luo Fang chuckled and said incoherently: "Above one's head, three feet have deities. People act, and heaven observes. It is not that there is no retribution; the time has not yet come. Once the time arrives, retribution will come immediately. If people do not collect from you, heaven will. Divine retribution, divine retribution. Retribution, retribution."

Da Meng chuckled and said, "Just keep being poor!"

Da Meng, with a cigarette in his mouth, glanced at the rearview mirror and snorted, "These two girls, really. Why are they still following us?"

I also sighed, realizing that there was really nothing to gain this time. Suddenly, Luo Fang, who had been laughing heartily, stopped and exclaimed: "If there is a crime, there must be a punishment. If there is a crime, there must be a punishment. No one can escape it."

Da Meng nodded: "Sure, today happens to be my day off as well. Knowing that there are no cases means I can rest. Hey! Lu Long, this doesn't seem to be the way to your house, does it?"

I nodded: "Please enjoy seafood. No problem."

Da Meng said: "Do not be afraid of him anymore. He is already dead"

I took a puff as well, exhaling a plume of blue smoke, and frowned: "It's hard to say. It seems like I know something, but what I say is not reliable"

After finishing, it was another burst of laughter. Da Meng slapped his forehead and said, "How did we end up back here again? This is really something."

Luo Fang sat there, dressed in a hospital gown. She appeared to be in her fifties. Her hair was graying, and her gaze was vacant. Her lips occasionally moved, as if she were muttering something to herself, but it was inaudible. I glanced at the doctor, who said, "She is recovering quite well, and her condition has remained stable. If you have any questions, feel free to ask her."

I shrugged my shoulders: "I don't know, such matters depend on fate. Why do you sound like a matchmaker? By the way, Sun Wei said to have dinner together tonight and asked me to tell you."

Da Meng looked at me and said, "That's true. Come on."

While taking out his phone, he said: "It wasn't me who taught it, it was that Professor Hong, the one with the big mole on his face."

Da Meng said: "However, I find that the more such people there are, the more they tend to speak the truth. It is very likely that they will say something significant."

Da Meng nodded: "Alright"

After leaving Sun Ximing's home, several people walked downstairs. Da Meng said to Di Wu Meijun and Xu Tingting: "You can take my car back. Lu Long and I have a few matters to attend to."

I gently asked, "Who the hell sold Xiaomin?"

I furrowed my brow, looking at the woman in front of me who still seemed a bit unusual. I asked again, "Does this girl have any special identification numbers on her?"

Luo Fang continued to gaze into the distance, as if she could see the scenes of years past. She spoke in a dreamy manner, saying: "Yes, I bathed her. She was very well-behaved, just standing there while I washed her. She had four moles on her little shoulders, arranged in a square. That bastard said her moles looked like dice"

I smiled and said: "You are indeed fortunate to have your two loyal guardians by your side!"

Luo Fang glanced at the doctor in fear, suppressing her laughter. She continued to chuckle softly, looking quite pleased. After laughing for a while, Luo Fang said: "I told you he would die, he is definitely going to die. He will be skinned alive, turned into a trafficker, lacking in virtue, ha ha, ha ha."

Luo Fang cried out, "That bastard said he sold Xiaomin to a traveling circus. He doesn't even know where those people went! There's nowhere to look for her."

As soon as Huang Xiaobin was mentioned, Luo Fang seemed to return to reality in an instant. Her eyes were filled with tears, and she cried out hoarsely: "In the end, he still sold Xiao Min."

Luo Fang glanced at me and nodded slightly. A glimmer of spirit passed through her eyes. I asked again, "Back then, you were involved in child trafficking together, weren't you?"

Luo Fang still held back her laughter and said, "Those lacking in virtue should be punished. They deserve to die, they deserve to die."

Da Meng patted me on the shoulder and said, "Don't start with that! It's shrimp skins and seaweed again, isn't it?"

I recounted the matter to Da Meng. Da Meng nodded and said, "To be honest, my worldview has really been thrown into disarray by you. I have never been able to accept it. However, all I can do now is try not to think about it. I didn't expect that you, kid, would have such good luck. Even though people have died, there are still clues. This is also thanks to Sun Wei; I think you should treat us to dinner tonight."

The two girls exchanged a glance, and Mei Jun took the car keys. She left with Xu Tingting. Da Meng and I went to the parking lot and got into my car. As soon as we got in, Da Meng said to me and *Tu* *Shu*: "What do you think? These two junior sisters are quite good, aren't they?"

I took out the photo of his daughter that Sun Zhongwei had given me and said to Luo Fang: "Take a good look, twenty years ago, among the children abducted by Huang Xiaobin, is there this girl?"

The doctor said to us: "Please pause for a moment, the patient's emotions are a bit agitated. You all go to the lounge and sit for a while, and then come back in to ask later"

However, looking at her appearance, I am absolutely convinced that her condition has not improved. Da Meng, feeling disappointed, patted me and said, "Let's go. It seems that today is just like this. We might as well go back to your place and study the case."

Da Meng was a bit anxious and wanted to reiterate the question. I stopped Da Meng and said softly, "Haven't you bathed her before? Are there any obvious marks on her body? Think carefully."

I said, "I suddenly remembered that I need to go to the city psychiatric hospital. Please accompany me."

Luo Fang was taken aback by Da Meng's words, her bloodshot eyes widening. She stared intently at Da Meng. Da Meng thought she hadn't heard clearly and repeated himself. Suddenly, Luo Fang burst into laughter. The doctor said in a serious tone: "Luo Fang, be mindful of your emotions"

I quickly interjected and asked, "Do you know what that child is called?"

I held Da Meng's hand and asked, "Who are you calling?"

I truly did not expect that this girl would leave such a deep impression on this woman. Luo Fang did not wait for me to ask further and continued: "That day, he brought the child home from the long-distance bus station. At first, the child cried and fussed, but upon seeing me, she stopped crying. She called me 'Mom.' Perhaps it was because I resembled her mother? The child stayed at my home for more than two months, and that bastard kept trying to sell her, but I did not allow it. I wanted to adopt that child."

Luo Fang blurted out without a second thought: "Xiao Min, call Xiao Min."

I was taken aback, and the two red characters "Sin" and "Punishment" that appeared on something resembling a Buddhist altar in Huang Xiaobin's home flashed through my mind. Could it be that Luo Fang truly knows something?

I smiled and said, "That's rather uninteresting. Isn't this just the perfect opportunity to teach them a lesson?"

Da Meng curled his lips and said: "I mentioned the introductions to you; which one do you prefer? Xu Tingting is a bit quieter, while the fifth Mei Jun is more lively. I wonder which one you like better, the slender Yan or the plump Huan?"

After a long time, Luo Fang raised her head and said: "I have seen this girl. She is very beautiful. I like her a lot. Huang Xiaobin and I do not have children. I want to adopt her. But that bastard sold her behind my back."

We smoked two cigarettes in the lounge and waited for over ten minutes before the doctor came out and told us to go back in. We returned to Luo Fang's side, and she still looked the same as when we first entered, dazed and absent-minded.

Luo Fang smiled as she ate, her eyes fixed intently on the distance, murmuring dreamily: "Her little face is rosy, her skin is fair and tender. Two little braids, jet black..."

Da Meng continued to ask: "Who else is as happy as you?"

Luo Fang pondered: "Of course, it should be a universal celebration; everyone is happy. This is retribution, retribution. Divine punishment, divine punishment."

Da Meng was taken aback and looked at me. A glimmer of excitement flashed in his eyes. I was also surprised that Luo Fang would say such a thing. I gestured for Da Meng to calm down. I then asked, "How do you know he will be skinned by someone?"

I was taken aback by this answer, which seemed a bit like https://www.hetushu.com. It rendered all my efforts futile. Da Meng patted my shoulder and said to Luo Fang, "Aren't you happy that bastard is dead?"

I nodded and said, "Are you Luo Fang?"

Luo Fang gritted her teeth and said, "Happy? How could I not be happy?"

I accelerated the speed of the car. The vehicle maneuvered through the traffic. A few people took the bend ahead. The whereabouts of the two junior sisters' cars were already unknown. Da Meng and I laughed heartily. Before long, we arrived at the city mental hospital. With Da Meng around, some matters became much easier to handle. Accompanied by the doctor, I successfully met Luo Fang.

A hint of terror flickered in Luo Fang's eyes as she looked at me and Da Meng. Fortunately, Da Meng was not in uniform; otherwise, I believe she would have certainly tried to escape. Luo Fang nodded and suddenly said, "I was wrong. He forced me. I am afraid, I am afraid, afraid of him."

Luo Fangmu took the photo and glanced at it. Suddenly, her eyes regained their sparkle, and she examined it carefully for a long time. Da Meng and I observed her state, not daring to interrupt.

Luo Fang raised her head, looked at me, and nodded blankly. I asked again, "Do you know Huang Xiaobin?"

Da Meng and I arrived at the lounge. Da Meng lit a cigarette for both of us and took a deep drag, saying: "Do you think Luo Fang knows something?"

I lit a cigarette for myself. I glanced at the rearview mirror and smiled at Da Meng, saying, "Your left and right protectors don't seem to be very obedient. They didn't go home, but they followed us instead. However, their tracking skills are a bit outdated! This isn't what you taught them, is it?"

I nodded, confirming the name. Luo Fang then murmured to herself, "I gave her this name. What a beautiful name it is"

Da Meng looked at me in surprise: "Of course, call those two girls and tell them not to follow us."