Dick waited on the couch, looking nervous. After a while, a person came out from the back room, "Hi, I'm Brian, what can I do for you?" He introduced himself. "Hi! Excuse me, do you rent out a house here?" Dick paused, with a nervous expression on his face, and said hesitantly, "Maybe you can understand what I mean, I'm not looking for you mainly for the house , but... but for..." "You don't need to say anything, I already know." Brian interrupted Dick modestly, "Your friend has already introduced you to me." Dick sat primly on the couch, with a string of words taped on the glass door behind him: "Brian—Realtor."From a certain angle, the string of words floated above his head like a saint's halo, and the scene was very funny.

"Mr. Dick, your friend called me before you came," Brian said. "I believe you need my help now. You are a trusted client. At the same time, I would like to ask you to understand , I, Brian, are also a trustworthy person. I hope you can trust me with any decision." Dick managed to force a smile. He knew that it was time to get down to business, but it was precisely what they were about to talk about that made him feel uncomfortable. Brian seemed to see what Dick was thinking, and he said lightly: "Since you came to me for this matter, let's get straight to the point. I heard that the purpose of your coming to me is to kill your wife, yes You've found the right man, that's my line of business, and I'll tell you the truth, I've been doing it in secret as well as in real estate all these years, and I've never made a mistake."

Maybe it was Brian's openness that dispelled Dick's worries. He sighed deeply and said, "That's great! Mr. Brian, thank you for your frankness... I can also tell you frankly that I hate my wife so much , I wish she would die immediately!" "Mr. Dick, I want to ask a question, is this hatred mutual?" "Yes, my wife hates me too. She doesn't hide it at all, but she will vent her anger on me if something doesn't suit her..." "It's torture, isn't it?" Brian went on, "If your wife is full of hate, then she will torture you endlessly, but why don't you divorce your wife? "

Dick stood up, took two steps forward, then sat down in the chair by Brian's desk and said angrily, "I'm never considering a divorce because those partial judges will cost me half my money." Property! And I can assure you that she doesn't want to give up half her property, she values ​​women's rights above all else!" "Has your wife ever planned to move?" Brian asked. "Yes, she was very eager to move, there's no question about it," Dick said. "She's been clamoring to change houses for over a year, mainly because our current neighbors are too noisy and their young children Driving a motorcycle in front of our house has ruined the nearby roads, and my wife really can't bear such noisy neighbors."

Brian stood up, walked to a small wine cabinet in the corner, and took out two wine glasses from it. "Want something to drink?" Brian asked. "Thanks, any whiskey? One, please." Brian poured some whiskey into glasses, added some ice cubes, and passed one of the glasses to Dick. "Before we get into the details, I think we should get the price straight," Bryan said. "I heard from a friend that it costs three thousand yuan?" Dick said, taking a sip of his wine. "No, that's outdated. It's four thousand yuan now." Brian said with a smile, "Two thousand down payment in advance, and another two thousand after the deal is completed."

"You are sitting on the ground and raising the price!" Dick was slightly unhappy. "Everything is increasing in price now, rent, daily necessities... Tell me, which one hasn't increased in price? So, four thousand yuan is not much for me." "If you can really get rid of her, it's worth four thousand dollars." Dick said after a long pause, "If you've dealt with her, you'll know what I mean." "By the way, didn't you come to rent a house? I have a good house here, located in Bidderton Lane, and the rent is very low." Brian said, "I'm sure your wife will like it there."

"Okay, so when can I take my wife to see the house?" Dick asked. "If it's convenient for you, I will go with you tomorrow, and I will arrange for you and your wife to live in, and leave the rest to me." "Then, can we get rid of her before the end of the month?" "Don't be too anxious about such a big event!" Brian said.He saw a murderous look on Dick's face, perhaps in the cheerful and sullen thought of getting rid of his wife for good. "Can I not be in a hurry?" Dick showed displeasure on his face, "You have to tell me where you set the mechanism that caused the 'accident'? I must know how I will avoid the accident!"

"Don't worry, I'll let you know." Brian said, drinking the whiskey in his glass, "Don't forget, I'm an expert in this field, Mr. Dick, since you found me, you should trust me completely .” Embarrassed by Brian's blunt remarks, Dick stopped talking.However, Brian then gave him another "reassurance". "Mr. Dick, on Wednesday afternoon, I will accompany you and your wife to see the house. When you decide to move in, I promise to teach you how to avoid 'accidents'." "Okay, I believe you." After finishing speaking, Dick also drank the whiskey in his glass, and the two shook hands to say goodbye.

"The house is at 423 Bidderton Lane, and I'll be there for you and your wife at four o'clock sharp on Wednesday afternoon," Bryan said. "Don't worry, we'll be there on time!" said Dick. "I'll bring along the first and last month's rent along the way." "Don't forget, there is still an advance payment of two thousand yuan." Brian reminded him with a smile. "Hehe, if you don't tell me, I almost forgot, don't worry, you can't miss a penny!" Dick replied. After Dick left, Brian happily walked over to the wine cabinet and poured himself another large glass of wine.As he drank, he thought, "This Dick is such a good customer. It would be even better if we could find another customer as generous as him!"

On Wednesday afternoon, the Dicks came to the house on Bidderton Lane as scheduled to meet Brian.Mrs. Dick's first impression of Brian was that she was petite and attractive, not at all as hideous as her husband had previously described her.However, people should not be judged by appearances, and often seemingly peaceful marriages also contain destructive undercurrents, just like dangerous undercurrents hidden under a calm river. When the undercurrent became dangerous, the two of them had already been rushed away.In short, Mrs. Dick's first impression on Brian is not bad. She seems to be both smart and rational.

The surrounding environment of that house is very quiet and beautiful, surrounded by a large green lawn and many tall trees.The house has two floors, with two bedrooms on the first floor and an exquisite small entertainment room on the second floor, which is very suitable for middle-aged people without children like the Dicks. After Mrs. Dick entered the house, she came to the kitchen first. She looked it over carefully and said happily, "I can't think of such a simple-looking house with modern kitchen facilities. It's really rare!" "Yes, this kind of quaint house is very livable," Brian said. "It's a pity that the newly built houses now can hardly match the houses in the early years in terms of quality and comfort!" "Does the house have a basement?" Dick asked, earnestly and naturally. "Yes, there is a large basement, which the original owner used to store fuel. Next to the basement is a cellar for fruit storage, which can also be used as a wine cellar. You might as well go and have a look with me." After finishing speaking, Brian He led them down the stairs to the spacious, dry basement. Then, the three of them went back upstairs and checked room by room.Mrs. Dick looked very seriously. Although she thought the lighting and wallpaper in the bathroom were very satisfactory, she still found a lot of faults. When she opened the wardrobe door to check, Dick, who was standing behind her, made a fool of Brian. A wink, as if to say: "Look, I'm not wrong, she is such a picky person!" Mrs. Dick finally looked inside and out, and they retired to the shaded porch. "How much is the rent?" asked Mrs. Dick. "For the first year, the monthly rent is one hundred and seventy-five dollars." Brian deliberately quoted a cheap price, because he and Dick both knew that based on the location and conditions of the house, even an additional fifty yuan would not be rented. get out. Mrs. Dick was naturally overjoyed, but instead of showing it in Brian's face, she gave her husband a wink that said, "Let's rent it!" "It seems that the price is reasonable, dear, do you like this house?" Dick asked.In fact, he knew in his heart that this was exactly what he wanted. "Yes, I love it, we should rent it right away!" "Since you are satisfied, go to my office now and we will sign the contract." Brian, who was standing aside, said with a smile on his face. As they walked out, Mrs. Dick couldn't help but glance back at the house, as if she couldn't believe that she was so lucky to be able to rent such a good house at such a cheap price. Taking advantage of his wife's turning back, Dick secretly slipped an envelope containing two thousand yuan in cash into Brian's hand. The following weekend, Dick came to Brian's office alone, and as soon as he walked in he gave Brian a knowing smile, and seemed to be pleased with the private deal he had made with Brian. "Is the 'organ' set up in the house?" Dick asked, sitting down in a chair. "It's all set up, don't worry!" Brian said. "Can you guarantee they'll work?" Dick seemed skeptical. "Those 'traps' are even more reliable than pistols, Mr. Dick. But just to be on the safe side, don't rush it, just be patient. I've set up a lot of 'traps' in the house, and even if the first one doesn't work, it will still There is a second, third, or even tenth, twentieth, and your wife will die after all." "I can't wait! Ten years, I've been married to her for ten years! Every day I'm counting the days on my fingers, I hope she dies soon, I can't wait any longer!" said Dick impatiently, His ass was writhing in the chair. "Mr. Dick, I completely understand how you feel," Brian said, taking out a piece of paper from the desk drawer, "I have already prepared a list for you, which lists the house in detail Attention, you must study carefully the various killing 'mechanisms' hidden in the book, and familiarize yourself with the locations of those 'mechanisms'. After you have memorized the contents of this paper, burn it. For you, what is recorded on this piece of paper is not only a sharp weapon that can kill your wife, but also a talisman to keep you safe." "Great! I'm leaving now." Dick stood up, trying to take the paper from Brian. "No! In order to avoid leaking information, you can't take this piece of paper home, you can only memorize it in my office." So, in the next hour, with the help of Brian, Dick began to memorize the positions of the "organs" recorded on the paper, for example: on the ladder leading to the basement, do not step on the second level—it is passive. Hands and feet, as long as you step on it, it will definitely break and make people fall; on the kitchen stove, the stove eye on the left rear side must not be used, because an explosive device is installed in it, as long as it is ignited, it will definitely There will be an explosion, and its explosive force can destroy everything within five feet of it; in the passageway of the porch at the back of the house, turn right and there is a trap, if you step on it accidentally, you will fall; When turning on the light, it’s okay to just press the switch, but never touch the metal socket cover, otherwise you will be electrocuted and die; never use the automatic washing machine in the bathroom, it will leak electricity... Dick was finally able to recite the contents of that piece of paper backwards.Brian burned it to ashes. "By the way, I have another question. These 'organs' you set up won't be seen through?" Dick asked anxiously, "For example, they will be detected by the police." "No, neither before nor after!" Brian patted Dick on the shoulder and said confidently, "I am a well-deserved expert in this field. Mr. Dick, I designed these for your wife' The mechanisms' are so subtle and ingenious that they look like an accident." "Are you sure about this?" "I'm sure of that," Brian said firmly. The corners of Dick's mouth turned up slightly, and a wicked smile appeared. He nodded, then stood up and walked towards the door. "When it's done, don't forget to mail me the two thousand yuan." Brian said. "I can't do without you!" Dick stood at the door and turned to Brian and said, "Then I'll just wait for the good news!" Five minutes after Dick was gone, Brian picked up the phone and dialed Mrs. Dick's number. "Hello, is that Mrs. Dick? This is Brian, and I have something important to tell you. Well, I'll see you at the restaurant in two hours." Brian told her the name of a restaurant on the phone.Two hours later, Mrs. Dick was indeed waiting for him in that restaurant. Brian comes clean about his deal with Dick.At first Mrs. Dick could hardly believe her ears, then she was shocked, and finally she was absolutely outraged. "Dick is such a bastard! He usually looks like a soft bone, but he is so vicious!" She said angrily while drinking coffee, "He actually hates me so much!" "Well, how much is he going to pay you for my life?" asked Mrs. Dick. "Four thousand dollars," Brian said, "and he doesn't care what method is used, and he doesn't care whether your death is painful or not, as long as you die." "This rascal!" Mrs. Dick gritted her teeth with hatred, "Just wait, I will kill him sooner or later!" "But, Mrs. Dick, you've got to need help, don't you?" Brian said with a sly smile. Mrs. Dick was stunned for a moment, and said doubtfully, "Is that why you asked me to come here?" "Yes, ma'am, there are countless 'organs' waiting for you in the house, so make a decision quickly." "Mr. Bryan, you are wrong! I am not as cruel as my husband." "Okay, let's change the subject, what exactly do you want to do with your husband?" "Call the police and report him to the police!" cried Mrs. Dick. "Mrs. Dick, I advise you not to waste your time. Even if the police go to investigate him, they will not find any evidence. I, as the only witness, will not stand up and testify to support any of you." Brian just went straight to the coffee He poured milk into his glass and said without looking up. "Oh." Mrs. Dick looked at the table thoughtfully. "Mrs. Dick, you're actually pretty passive right now," Brian said. "Even if you escaped all the 'tricks' in this house, there would be another..." "Other?" Mrs. Dick couldn't help opening her eyes. Brian raised his eyebrows and said, "Since your husband has already planned to kill you, he won't stop. Even if my murder plan fails, he will find other killers to get rid of you, understand?" Mrs. Dick looked at Brian with her big beautiful eyes and said, "It seems wise to me to hire you to fight back against that bastard, doesn't it?" "That's right! I'm the most suitable candidate." Brian said, "Or, you can also consider divorcing him, but even if you divorce, there's no guarantee that he won't do anything to you." "No! I've said it countless times, Mr. Brian, I will never divorce Dick, I'd rather strike first!" "Oh, that's great! You finally made the wisest choice!" Brian smiled and took her hand, "Let me help you do the math. Mrs. Dick, if I hadn't told you this matter, then after a while, you will die under the "organ" of that house. Even if the police find out the truth afterwards and punish your husband, it will not be able to save your life, but if he If you are punished before the murder is committed, and your life is saved. Think about it, is it more important to get the information beforehand?" "I understand, how much do you offer?" "Pay me five thousand dollars!" said Brian. "Dick promised to pay me four thousand dollars, half before and half after. Of course, with Dick's cunning, he probably won't pay the second half. " Mrs. Dick had a smile on her face too, a smile as evil as the one Dick had shown in Bryan's office. "Deal! Mr. Brian." Brian smiled at her.Then, turning back, he took a piece of paper from a desk drawer and handed it to Mrs. Dick.Next, Brian patiently explained to Mrs. Dick: You have to be very careful about the third step of the basement ladder, the stove eye in front of the right side of the stove, the passageway turning left from the porch, the light switch... Time passed quickly, and at last Mrs. Dick, after paying two thousand and five hundred dollars, left contentedly. One day two months later, Brian was reading the newspaper when a piece of news caught his attention, "A murder occurred in a house on Bidderton Lane." He looked carefully, and the newspaper said The name of the deceased was Dick. When he was standing in front of the window looking out the night before, the floor had just been waxed and was very smooth. As a result, he fell out of the window, broke his neck when he landed, and died on the spot. About another week later, the postman brought Brian a large, tightly sealed envelope. When he opened it, it turned out that there was $2,500 in cash—from Mrs. Dick.Bryan believes that Mrs. Dick may have hesitated to send the follow-up payment for a while, but she finally made good on her promise. Shortly after Brian received the money, he received a letter from Mrs. Dick, saying that because of the unexpected death of her husband Dick, she had left this place and moved back to Florida to live with her family.The letter also reminded Brian that he should go to the house to "clean" it so that it could be rented to future tenants. Brian understood that Mrs. Dick was hinting at herself, and hurried to No. 423 Bidderton Lane to clear all the "organs" there, so as not to expose the crime. Brian laughed secretly in his heart, he thought: "I don't need to go at all, because I won't be so stupid as to really set up those 'traps', no matter how ingenious the traps are, there will eventually be flaws and leave evidence that is not good for me." So how exactly did Dick fall?There was no doubt that he had been thrown from the upper window, and there was only one person who could have done it, and that was Mrs. Dick, for they were the only couple who lived in that house together. As for the "organs" in the house in Bidderton Lane?In fact, there is nothing, and there is no need to have it!Because hate and fear are enough to make everything.