Chapter 11 Chapter Ten
Zuo Luntai took Lin Miao to "Manshan Farm".He knew very well that this was Qiu Yisen's trick and planned to use Lin Miao to entangle him. The lifeblood of "Manshan Farm" hangs on Zhu Daishi's body. She can't do anything more, otherwise "Manshan Farm" will be completely over.Even though Zuo Luntai has great abilities, he can't share the two lawsuits for Zhu Daishi!Lin Miao's request was not too much, he just hoped to meet Zhu Daishi and ask what happened.Therefore, Zuo Luntai decided to take Lin Miao to "Manshan Farm" to meet Zhu Daishi. He also planned to let Zhu Daishi use the "power of love" to trip Lin Miao.On the one hand, it helps to understand the relationship between Lin Miao and Luo Tuo, which is very helpful for Zuo Luntai's two-sided battle. Zhu Daishi is hiding in the vineyard farmhouse in the mountainous area of "Manshan Farm".Those who are not very familiar with the environment of "Manshan Farm" will find it difficult to find that the farmhouse is surrounded by ladder-shaped grape vine frames, like a maze, and people who don't know the path can walk in. It may not be possible to get out, especially after the "Manshan Farm" has undergone an accident, the management is lacking, more than half of the vines are withered, and the grass has no paths, and it is not easy to find the way. It is safest for Zhu Daishi to avoid the limelight and temporarily live in this farmhouse. Zuolun Taiqiao acted as a taxi driver, completely with the help of "Single Car Rental Company", which was a long-established business relationship between "Single Car Rental Company" and "Manshan Farm".Zuo Luntai pretended to be an unemployed worker at "Manshan Farm". In order to support his family, he took a letter of introduction signed by Zhu Daishi to visit the boss of the car company in person, paid a deposit and "travel expenses", and borrowed their taxi to make a living. Zuo Luntai made a wishful thinking, borrowing a taxi can change the license plate every day, no matter how much business he has done, he can settle the account with the boss four or six times, and he can only pay tens of yuan a day, which is no different from renting an ordinary car, and It's not easy to show off. But Zuo Luntai never dreamed that he was spotted by the "old fox" Qiu Yisen as soon as he came out. It is really not easy to meet such a powerful opponent! When he drove Lin Miao back to "Manshan Farm" in a taxi, Guan Renmei was so dumbfounded that she couldn't believe her eyes. "Zuo Luntai is just past middle age, why is he so old and confused? Doesn't it mean that he is in a cocoon if he gets involved with Lin Miao? How will he get out in the future?" Guan Renmei stomped her feet and muttered to herself. But Zuo Luntai has another plan, he has to act accordingly when things come to an end. He handed the car and Lin Miao to Guan Renmei, and said, "Take him to see Zhu Daishi, and let Zhu Daishi explain all the problems to Mr. Lin Miao!" Guan Renmei's mind was also confused, and she said, "Will Zhu Daishi agree?" Zuo Luntai: "When things come to an end, there is no second choice if you disagree. Mr. Lin Miao is a sensible young man, and we can only treat others with sincerity!" Guan Renmei can tell that Zuo Luntai seems to be a bit distracted.This time I really encountered a strong opponent, and if there is a slight mistake, I will suffer defeat. It doesn't matter if Zuo Luntai fails, but if Zhu Daishi is implicated, "Manshan Farm" will never recover. "Stop talking too much! Take Mr. Lin Miao to Zhu Daishi's place!" Zuo Luntai said with a sullen face, waving his hands to his daughter. Guan Renmei had no choice but to step into the car and stepped on the gas pedal, the car drove across the yellow mud mountain road, kicking up a burst of dust.
The vineyard is located in the central area of "Manshan Farm". Since the farm has not been taken care of by workers for a long time, the weeds have no paths, and the ruined crops are piled up like hills.Fortunately, the track of the car on the road can be vaguely identified, which is naturally left by Zuo Luntai called Guan Renmei who often delivered supplies to Zhu Daishi. "Mr. Lin Miao, why are you pestering Ms. Zhu Daishi so hard? Isn't it enough to say that you have suffered once?" Guan Renmei asked her guest a question. Lin Miao scratched her scalp, said with a slightly embarrassed face, "Maybe this is the so-called fate..." "You are a son of a wealthy family with a lot of money. I believe that you have seen a lot of beautiful women. Does just one Ms. Zhu make you so desperate?" "I don't believe that Ms. Zhu is a bad woman. Judging by her words and demeanor, I believe that she is a well-educated and knowledgeable lady. I think she must have some difficulties. I need to put this Let's figure it out!" Guan Renmei smiled and said, "You only need to look at the dilapidated condition of this farm, and you will have an understanding in your heart!" "how to say?" "The lawsuit between 'Mountain Farm' and General Mongoli's mansion is big news. Don't you ever read the newspapers?" "It's rare for me to get to Mo City once or twice a year, and the news about Mo City is very estranged!" "What do you think the farm looks like?" "It seems that no one has managed it for a long time. Is it a shutdown?" "It has become a den of robbers!" Guan Renmei said intentionally. Lin Miao looked at the desolation in front of him, which really looked like a "bandit den", and couldn't help but shudder in his heart. The car was still speeding towards the mountain road, passing through the messy jungle of crops, and the vineyards were already in sight.Clusters of grapes, ripe and rotting on the vine, were scattered here and there. The car passed through a place where the grass had no paths and the vines were low. Suddenly, it seemed that there was another world. I saw a row of old red brick bungalows, which were the workers' dormitories of the former vineyard. There are large squares, wells, fish ponds, swing stands... It is quiet, and the ground is full of messy fallen leaves, which look very withered.Guan Renmei pressed the horn, and two people ran out of the room one after another. When Lin Miao saw it, she couldn't help but be overjoyed. Isn't that Zhu Daishi and her maid Lei Lanlan who are in love every day? Zhu Daishi looked haggard and pitiful, and ran out of the house. When she found Guan Renmei and Lin Miao sitting in the car, she couldn't help being startled, and stopped hesitantly. Lei Lanlan also felt that something was wrong, dragged Zhu Daishi and ran back, as if a catastrophe was imminent. Guan Renmei waved to them and said, "There are guests visiting, and Zuo Luntai told me to bring Mr. Lin Miao here!" "What's going on?..." Zhu Daishi asked, blushing on her face, as if embarrassed. "Mr. Lin Miao is so devoted to you that his love is exhausted. At this time, we have no choice but to treat him honestly and win his sympathy!" Lin Miao got out of the car in a hurry, bowed to Zhu Daishi and said, "I will never forget Bangba Reservoir once and for all, so I will do everything possible to visit you. I heard that you have encountered great difficulties..." Guan Renmei said: "Mr. Lin Miao came from a long way. He is your guest. You are in charge of entertaining him. If you need any supplies, you can let Lei Lanlan come with me to get them!" Guan Renmei clearly intended to arrange for Lei Lanlan to leave, so that Lin Miao and Zhu Daishi could be alone. Zhu Daishi hesitated, feeling very embarrassed, Guan Renmei gestured to Lei Lanlan, winked, and told her to get in the car, Lei Lanlan was alert, knowing that Guan Renmei had other intentions, so she also climbed into the car seat . Guan Renmei reversed the car and said, "You guys have a good talk, anyway, there is plenty of time!" Before Zhu Daishi could answer, Guan Renmei had already turned the car around and drove out of the vineyard dormitory by the same road. After the car left, Lin Miao and Zhu Daishi faced each other silently. Lin Miao managed to open the conversation, and said, "Who does 'Manshan Farm' belong to?" Zhu Daishi replied, "Zhu Manshan is my grandfather!" "Then it is the cause of your generation. Why is it so desolate? It seems that there has been a big change?" Lin Miao said. Zhu Daishi said: "If you don't live in Mocheng, you must not know about the 'Manshan Farm' incident! Come!" She beckoned and led Lin Miao up the mountain from the stone steps behind the dormitory. Zhu Daishi led Lin Miao up to the top of the mountain, where there was a large playground with swings, carousels, pavilions, and slides, like a children's playground. "This flower garden belongs to the employee's welfare, and this garden is their own children's playground!" Zhu Daishi explained. Lin Miao couldn't help sighing, and said: "It's a pity to destroy it. You are meticulous about the welfare of the employees. There are thousands of employees in my hometown, but my father never considers these..." Zhu Daishi raised her hand and pointed, and across the mountain, she could see a majestic fortress with flags fluttering on it. "Do you know where that is?" "General Mengoli's Mansion!" Lin Miao replied. "Look at the road opened by the General's Mansion, it is passing through our farm and passing through!" "Does the land belong to you?" "General Mongoli is a prominent figure in Mexico City. The area around the General's Mansion can be designated as his military area. If he wants to build roads, he can forcibly buy our land..." "It's too deceiving!" "That's where the dispute started! On the other side of the mountain, you can see a burnt-out factory. That's why the 'Mountain Farm' has evolved into the current state of decay!" Lin Miao frowned, not knowing what was going on, he only felt aggrieved by the fact that a road built by General Mengoli's mansion ran across other people's farms.Zhu Daishi took Lin Miao into the standing pavilion and sat down, while telling the whole story of the dispute between "Manshan Farm" and General Mengoli's mansion. Lin Miao felt aggrieved, and said angrily, "The majestic General's Mansion actually bullies the common people?" Zhu Daishi said: "General Montgoli has a very good reputation in Mexico City. He has made great achievements for generations and is an idol in everyone's mind. At the same time, his good deeds are also very famous, and he is called the 'family of good deeds'. As far as I know , General Mongoli did not commit any evil deeds, it was just his minions taking power, I believe General Mongoli was kept in the dark..." Lin Miao said: "Mocheng is a democratic country ruled by law, and I believe that there are still some people who defend the morality..." Zhu Daishi shook her head and sighed, "General Montgoli's minions have controlled public opinion. We are at a disadvantage. My brother is imprisoned because of a lawsuit, and most of his property has been seized. In addition to winning General Montgoli's sympathy, let us He knows the whole story of the whole case. Only by handling the whole case in person can the secret be saved. Otherwise, who is willing to "strike the stone with an egg"? The lawsuit is tantamount to fighting for nothing. General Mongoli is surrounded by villains, and those who are wronged will be wronged Nowhere to complain!" Lin Miao was filled with indignation, and he was gearing up. With the temper of an "upstart", everything in the world can be solved if the "uncle has money", but can he solve the "Manshan Farm" issue? "What does this have to do with the jade grape incident at the Bangba Reservoir?" He asked a new question. Zhu Daishi couldn't help blushing and said, "When it comes to jade grapes, you should talk about Zuo Luntai!" "I heard that Zuo Luntai is a gangster... He has a very bad reputation. What is his relationship with you?" "Don't talk nonsense, Zuo Luntai is a well-known ranger in the Jianghu. He is a chivalrous man who specializes in fighting injustices. His chivalrous deeds in his life are too numerous to list. Mentioning the nickname 'The World's No. 1 Gunner' can make bad guys fearful!" "You said he was a grand thief?..." Lin Miao seemed to understand suddenly, and suddenly realized, "Then it must be Zuo Luntai's intention to plant and frame him at the Bangba Reservoir?" Zhu Daishi burst into a smile, her face was glowing with clouds, and her naive and provocative manner made Lin Miao gasp for breath. Zhu Daishi laughed for a while, and said, "It's only your fault that you got in on the door yourself. Zuo Luntai said you were a 'fat duck that fell from the sky', and he was worried that he couldn't move the 'stolen goods' out!" "I don't understand what's going on!" Zhu Daishi suppressed her smile and said, "I have to start from the beginning again. I have to ask you a question. What is your relationship with the old liar Luo Tuo?" "Camel? He is a friend invited by my father from afar, and he is a great philanthropist!" "An old liar!" "Don't be too arbitrary, there are dozens of orphanages and nursing homes established by Mr. Luotuo in Southeast Asia!" "He survives by deceit, and his deceitful footprints have traveled all over the world!" "What does this matter have to do with camels? Haven't we dragged the topic farther and farther?" Zhu Daishi said: "No! That bunch of jade grapes was planted by Camel in a plan to frame Zuo Luntai! Zuo Luntai temporarily asked you to be a scapegoat!" Lin Miao was stunned. "And why did the camel frame Zuo Luntai?" "Because they are enemies!" "Is there any knot between them?" "Are you pretending to be confused or do you really not understand? Why did the camels come to Mocheng?" "He went sightseeing in Mexico City and visited the World Expo, and my father paid for the whole reception!" "Hmph, the purpose of the camel is to steal two Chinese treasures exhibited at the expo, and your father may be his behind-the-scenes host!" "Is there such a thing?..." "I might as well tell you that Zuo Luntai has the same purpose as him. The reason Zuo Luntai plans to steal treasures is to file a lawsuit against General Mengoli's mansion for 'Manshan Farm'!" Lin Miao was even more puzzled, and said, "What does stealing treasure have to do with litigation?" "Two treasures belonging to the imperial family of the Qing Dynasty in China belonged to General Mongoli. They were lent to General Mongoli by the exposition authorities for public exhibition in order to attract tourists. A lawsuit between 'Manshan Farm' and General Mongoli's mansion , no matter in terms of wealth, personnel relationship, etc., he is not the opponent of General Mongoli's mansion. General Mongoli is a very reasonable person, but he is surrounded by a group of villains under his command, and he wants to meet Biden The sky is still difficult, otherwise, as long as he can explain the case face to face with General Mengoli, he will never force us into desperation. Therefore, Zuo Luntai came up with the trick of stealing treasures, hoping to use this to cause a sensation in Mexico City and cause a lot of trouble. Attention, General Mongoli, and then using the excuse of finding the treasure, while handing over the treasure to General Mongoli, take the opportunity to talk to him about what happened to the 'Mountain Farm', and we can appeal our grievances!" Lin Miao sighed and said, "This is truly fantastic!" "Other than that, we have nowhere to seek justice!" "If General Mongoli doesn't accept your complaint, wouldn't Zuo Luntai waste all his efforts?" Zhu Daishi said: "If General Mengoli is a rational person, I don't think he can have a heart like iron, otherwise, he will not be loved by the people of Mexico City!" Lin Miao slapped his thigh violently, and said, "If what you said is true, then Qiu Yisen was the escort of the expo to deal with Luo Tuo and Zuo Luntai?" "Isn't it? The strongest opponents are all entangled together!" Zhu Daishi said. Lin Miao burst out laughing suddenly, and said, "I have helped Qiu Yisen a lot, isn't it a waste of help?" "In the beginning, we also suspected that you were Qiu Yisen's henchman!" "No! The reason why I got close to Qiu Yisen was entirely because of you..." Lin Miao slipped out and blushed unconsciously. "Where do you start with this?" Zhu Daishi asked. "If it wasn't for Qiu Yisen, how could I have known you?" Lin Miao said coyly, "After I was stolen by police detectives and captured in the storage room of the 'Queens Hotel' in the Bangba Reservoir, I don't believe you did it on purpose. He framed me, so he went to Qiu Yisen to find out the truth, and Qiu Yisen took this opportunity to make all kinds of demands, the 'Old Fox' really lives up to its reputation!" Zhu Daishi sighed, and said: "Now that the whole truth has been told to you, you should be able to understand that we have no intention of framing people, it's just a mistake, you've just thrown yourself into a trap!" Lin Miao said: "I have no complaints, but I think stealing treasures is not the solution. It can't solve the problem of 'Manshan Farm'! The fair has Qiu Yisen as a big savior, and it's not easy to do it; as you said, even camels The character of "Old Jianghu" was also made a mess by Qiu Yisen, Zuo Luntai no matter how capable he is, trying to steal the treasure in full view, how easy is it? If he misses, wouldn't it hurt you even more?" 朱黛诗的脸上又再度笼罩愁云,说:“我也曾经劝告左轮泰,但是江湖上的人,只要交上了手就不肯罢休,他们有个人在圈子内的荣誉感……” “据我看,'满山农场'的官司一定要继续打,农田不能让它荒废,关于蒙戈利将军方面,可以设法疏通,以蒙戈利将军在墨城的地位,和他硬碰硬是不划算的,最好是让他了解全案真情,达到和解目的!” 朱黛诗叹息说:“我早已经是山穷水尽了!” 林淼说:“我愿意全力支持你!” “别在我的面前摆出暴发户的作风!” “嗳!我说的是真心话,大好的农田,怎可让它荒废?官司一定要打下去的,墨城所有著名的律师和家父都有交往……” “我怎能接受你的支持?” “这也是路见不平,拔刀相助!” 朱黛诗几乎落泪,她溜出了亭台,跑下山坡去了。 林淼追着说:“朱小姐,我说的是真心话!” 天色渐晚,雷兰兰去取补给迟迟没有回来。没有交通工具,林淼想离开葡萄园谈何容易?光只看山峦下荒废了的田园,枯萎了的农作物纵横重叠,一望无际,靠步行的话,要走到什么时候? 其实,林淼也没有打算离去之意,能和朱黛诗单独相处,机会难得呢,良辰美景,林淼真乐不思返。 朱黛诗是千金小姐,平时也是仆婢成群的,但在家境逆转之后,她躲在葡萄园避难,也得自己下厨了。为了招待客人,朱黛诗在厨房里动手,林淼在一旁帮忙,感到乐趣无穷。 晚餐非常的简单,只有几样精致的小菜。林淼毫不在乎菜肴的好坏,他能面对着朱黛诗共进晚餐,就感到非常的满足了。 葡萄园的地下仓库里存着有工人自酿的葡萄美酒,是陈年佳酿,醇香扑鼻,林淼不是酒徒,几杯进肚就有点陶陶然的,他的心别别跳荡,脑海里却不断地徘徊考虑,他该怎样给朱黛诗一点帮助?像朱黛诗这样的绝色美人,家世也甚好,一夕的逆转,落至如此的境况,实在教人同情。 忽的,一阵汽车马达声响自远而近,来至葡萄园宿舍的门前停下。是左轮泰父女和雷兰兰三个人,他们为朱黛诗送补给品而至。 左轮泰和关人美自动入席。 左轮泰和林淼干了大杯的葡萄酒,然后说:“朱小姐避难到此,你是到此来访的第一个客人,相信经过情形你已经全盘了解了,我们为你蒙受不白之冤感到很抱歉,同时,你在警署没有吐露朱小姐的姓名,我们也感激不尽!” 林淼说:“我的父亲一夜之间暴发,是社会上人心中的暴发户,惹一点笑话本不足为奇的!” 左轮泰说:“你是一位明达事理的好青年,所以,我将你当做自己人看待,向你说实话。坦白说,为了解救'满山农场'的困境,我打算在万国博览会盗宝!” “我反对你这样做!”林淼直截了当地说。 左轮泰大感意外,说:“为什么?” “万国博览会是由墨城政府所办,配合四年一度大选,墨城政府原是为夸耀自己的经济建设,政治意味重于产品贸易;整个博览会军警林立,布防甚为周密,特别是那两件中国宝物是借自蒙戈利将军的宝库,展出场地的四周有电眼日夜监守,警卫廿四小时毫不松懈,想将宝物偷出来谈何容易?万一失手,岂不就连累了朱黛诗小姐么?那么,非但'满山农场'的问题解决不了,还连累朱黛诗小姐吃官司!” 左轮泰含笑说:“你说这番话,恐怕是另有隐衷吧?” “我说的是肺腑之言……” 左轮泰又干了一杯酒,吃吃笑了起来,说:“据我所知,林淼先生和骆驼的关系密切,骆驼是有计划盗宝的阴谋分子之一,林淼先生又和仇奕森的交情至厚,仇奕森是'燕京保险公司'雇用的大镖客,你究竟是在替谁说话,替谁作掩护呢?” 林淼顿时脸红耳赤,连忙否认说:“骆驼和家父是朋友,我和仇奕森的交往是为了打听朱小姐的下落……” “你替仇奕森跑腿,查访膺品古玩制造专家,介绍仇奕森收购了骆驼所订制的两件膺品宝物,事实非常明显,你一方面为仇奕森跑腿,一方面替骆驼蒐集情报,两方讨好,然后坐山观虎斗,坐享'渔人之利'!这种事情能瞒得了外人,瞒不了我,要知道,我跟踪你已经不是一天了!” 林淼大窘,额上也现出了汗迹,呐呐说:“左轮泰先生,你未免把我说得太可怕了吧?” 左轮泰又说:“仇奕森在博览会将你交给我,意思就是让你将我缠住!” “不,不,我为的是要找寻朱黛诗小姐的下落……” “仇奕森收购的两件膺品宝物那里去了?” "have no idea……" “他是否已经将天坛展览处的两件真品调换出来了?” “我想,那是不可能的事情,仇奕森纵然胆子再大,展览所是每天开放公开展览的,他能欺骗所有的观众么?” “为了'燕京保险公司',仇奕森逼得出此下策,两件宝物在他的手中才比较安全!” "impossible!" 左轮泰责以大义说:“林淼,我把你引到'满山农场'和朱黛诗小姐见了面,'满山农场'当前所遭遇的困难,你也了解了;我们并不希望获得你的帮助,但至少要获得你的同情,假如你还在替仇奕森隐瞒,又继续为骆驼做眼线,那就很对不起朋友了!为了解决'满山农场'的困难,我一定要达到盗宝的目的,以三方面斗争来说,骆驼手底下兵多将广,占了优势,仇奕森把握着天时地利,站在明处,我们是最弱的一环,稍有失算就会一败涂地,你总不忍心眼看着'满山农场'长此凋零下去,而至拱手让人吧?天坛展览室内的两件宝物是否已经被仇奕森调包,换上了膺品?” 林淼甚为着急,抬起手说:“我可以指天发誓,我真的不知道!” 左轮泰皱着眉,又说:“那么骆驼在午夜时叫你到天坛展览室去,又是为什么呢?” 林淼着实搞不清楚,仇奕森为什么要高价收购两件膺品?他连想也没有想过。“不!是家父让我去看看仇奕森为什么要大兴机械工程……” “此事和令尊又有何关系呢?” "have no idea!" “嗯,看情形,你是不会站到我们的这一方来了!”左轮泰故意说。 “唉,我百口莫辩,恨不得挖出心肝来供各位细看!” “不瞒你说,不管在任何情况之下,我原订的盗宝计划不变,这消息,你是否会提供给仇奕森或是转告骆驼?” 林淼说:“我向任何人也不会吐露,但是我可以告诉你,这是极端危险的事情,仇奕森已经邀请'罗氏父子电子机械工程公司'更改了防盗电子设备,是由罗国基老先生亲自动手改装的,误触机关就会触电!” 左轮泰冷笑说:“那是仇奕森摆的噱头,他明晓得电子防盗设备只要停电就会失去效用,防盗设备设计得再精明也没有用!” 林淼的疑窦被一语道破,心中不免对左轮泰的精明钦佩得五体投地。 “仇奕森耍了噱头,这使我得提前盗宝,现在发生了新的问题,就是那三个蒙面贼究竟是属于那一方的?相信仇奕森和骆驼都有着相同的想法!”左轮泰再说。 “的确,仇奕森也搞不清楚,为什么大家所走的路线完全相同……” “为恐夜长梦多,我已经到了非动手不可的时候了,我很抱歉,得留你在葡萄园里住上两天!”左轮泰说。 林淼反而沾沾自喜说:“我愿意多住上几天!” 朱黛诗吃惊说道:“你怀疑仇奕森已经将宝物调了包?这样还要继续向商展会盗宝吗?” “这是两全其美的做法!”左轮泰正色说:“我曾郑重考虑过,仇奕森的立场也是对的,保护天坛展览所的两件宝物的安全,对仇奕森并无好处,他的目的只是为朋友,不让'金氏企业大楼'倒下去,我决心帮仇奕森一个忙,按照原订计划盗宝,不管仇奕森是否已经将展出的宝物调了包,反正我的目的只是要盗宝,藉此事件轰动墨城,让蒙戈利将军知道墨城有了能人出现,而且是针对他而为的!至于如何和蒙戈利将军谈判,那该是后事了,最低限度,我要让蒙戈利将军在'满山农场'走个几趟,让他亲自看看'满山农场'被他的狐群狗党逼害的惨况……” 林淼怀疑说:“左轮泰先生,你真有把握可以将两件宝物盗出来吗?” 左轮泰说:“事在人为!” “商展会当局的警卫不分昼夜二十四小时防守,而且室内装置有最新型的电子防盗设备!”林淼说。 左轮泰失笑说:“仇奕森已经替我们留了后路,他改装防盗设备,没有变动改用其他方式代替电力,因此,可以说明他是希望有人在该展览所实行盗宝!” 朱黛诗关心说:“也许那是诡计,是一个陷阱!” 左轮泰说:“仇奕森的目的只是要保护宝物,挽救'燕京保险公司'的危机,他并非是为墨城的治安机关捉贼!” “你打算怎样动手呢?”朱黛诗问。 “反正林淼已经不是外人了,在你们面前说也无妨!”左轮泰说着,自衣袋里掏出了一份备忘录。“在天坛展览所的四周,有警卫二十四小时轮班防守,他们每四小时换班一次,以时间推算,午夜二时换班的一次,对我们最为有利!” 关人美摇首说:“按照经验,午夜二时至凌晨五时,是夜行人最活跃的时间,你选择得并不高明!” 左轮泰向她摆手,说:“听我说下去,值夜班的警卫室有咖啡和夜点招待,是商展会安排的,是由对街一间叫'哈利小吃店'承包的,这个时间,该小吃店早打烊了,每夜均由店东哈利的小女儿菩娣亲自将咖啡、热狗或牛肉饼等物送过去。菩娣年约十六七岁,天真活泼,那些侍卫经常和她开玩笑,吃豆腐,排解午夜的寂寞,对我们是十足有利的!” 关人美好像很了解左轮泰的手法,说:“你打算先从菩娣下手?” 左轮泰便指着关人美说:“由你代替菩娣送咖啡过去!” 关人美好像早已料想到了,冷冷地说:“这种好差事总是轮到我!给你做内应,东窗事发时,首先被捕的是我!” 左轮泰在一个旅行袋中取出一只银亮的咖啡壶,边说:“这只咖啡壶是为你特制的,盖顶上装着有一枚小药丸,在热咖啡时,插上电流,药丸就会溶化,泄出喷香,任何人嗅着,会感到疲乏,昏昏欲睡,咖啡中置有安眠药,一旦喝下去,内外夹攻,至少会有二十分钟时间昏睡不醒,这二十分钟正是供我取出宝物的时间。” 关人美不断给他的义父泼冷水,说:“你居然还是采用鸡鸣狗盗的老套,你可以将警卫'摆平'了,但是又怎样对付电子防盗设备呢?你只要稍稍移动那只玻璃罩,整个博览会的警铃便会同时乱鸣,所有交通要道一并封锁,那时候我们盗出了宝物插翅难逃!” 左轮泰说:“当然,我们还是需要断电!” “怎样断电?到邦霸水库去剪断电流么?”关人美仍是以反对的语气说。 左轮泰笑着,取出了一只黑纹皮的提盒,放在餐桌上揭开,里面竟是一支远距离射程、三八口径的来福猎枪,他装上了灭声器,边说:“我有这支神枪帮我的忙!” “用枪切断电流么?” 左轮泰移过博览会全图,指着商展会的办事处说:“他们会帮我的忙!在三楼靠近窗户的办公室首端,有一只泡沫灭火器,昨天我在参观该办公室时,在灭火器的顶端放下了一筒燃烧瓦斯,在适当地点,用神枪将它击中,该办公大楼就会发生火警!你们再看,在该大楼的左侧,有一支高竖的电线杆,上面装有变压器,在儿童游乐场上,也装设有变压器,是用以控制电动玩具的电流用的,我在变压器的顶端都装设上燃烧瓦斯,只需要几枚枪弹,一连几处关系整个商展会电流控制调节的地方会熊熊大火,造成严重的假火警,只要商展会的值夜职员报火警,电流立刻关闭,天坛展览室的电子防盗设备就等于废物了!” “你选在什么地方射击你的神枪呢?” “中国馆的蒙古烤肉店不是很理想么?它是力霸钢架建筑物,在它的顶端上,正好环视所有的枪靶!” “在夜间,博览会所有的进出要道完全封锁,你用什么方法可以上到蒙古烤肉店的屋顶?” “力霸钢架建筑物拉了许多钢缆,直接通达展览会场之外,沿着钢缆就可以上去!” 关人美皱着眉宇说:“你已经这把年纪了,还能够像猿猴般爬电缆么?” 左轮泰说:“我已经试过,进场内去装置燃烧瓦斯,并不费力气!” “火警发生时,警察和消防人员就会封锁交通要道,我们就算盗出了珍珠衫和龙珠帽,该怎样将它运出封锁线呢?”关人美再问,她好像很老于此道,对每一个细节都考虑周详。 左轮泰说:“这个问题问得很好,珍珠衫和龙珠帽由你穿戴着,我们有十分钟的时间,从容不迫地离开博览会,是时博览会内部一定是闹哄哄的,只有天坛展览室的警卫在睡意朦胧!我们需要雷兰兰帮忙,她乔扮成一个即将临盆的孕妇,倒在路旁约距离商展会四五百码的地方!关人美是她去找医生的同伴,我就变成赶到的医生了!” “……”林淼呐呐说。 左轮泰说:“等到案发时,我们已经在赶赴医院的途中,警察的摩托车呜咽怪叫,掩饰了所有的声响,任何人也不会想到失窃的宝物会在警察护送的一部汽车里!” “我们到什么医院去呢……?” “离开墨城不到半哩的地方,我已经找了一间空屋,挂上了莫森医学博士的招牌,到达目的地,把警察支走,招牌就可以取下了!”左轮泰说。“昨日,博览会里就有参观的孕妇游客忽而腹疼临盆,由警卫室的警车护送到医院去的,一时还传为美谈呢!” 林淼说:“我对你的计划颇表怀疑!” 左轮泰笑着说:“因为你从来没有做过案子!”
葡萄园的员工宿舍有足够的房间可供招待客人,是夜,他们畅饮至午夜始才散去,雷兰兰替林淼收拾了一间雅洁的房间让他歇息,这位客人就被他们留在葡萄园里了。 午夜后,左轮泰仍在独酌,他一面擦枪,那支长射程的来福猎枪在他的整个行事计划之中,关系至为重要,不能出些许的差错。 朱黛诗替左轮泰担心,上了床无法入睡,又偷偷的溜出房外来了。 “为什么睡不着?”左轮泰问。 “我一直在担心,老感觉到你的行事计划有不甚妥善之处!” 左轮泰笑着说:“我的行动总共只有二十分钟的时间,成败很快就可以分晓,假如失败,其中的原因只是有人从中捣乱而已,仇奕森修改电子防盗设备没有更改电源,显然是给我们留了后路,他还希望有人将宝物盗出来呢!” “也说不定是故意布置了一个圈套!” “仇奕森布置这种圈套,对他毫不发生作用,天坛展览所内的宝物已调换了膺品,倘若失窃,对他反而有好处,等到保险展出期满,他再将宝物原物归赵,保险公司的责任结束,同时又收到宣传效果!” 朱黛诗很难想得通其中的道理,她担心的还是左轮泰的安全问题,又说:“博览会的两件宝物失窃,真会引起蒙戈利将军的注意吗?若这老头儿根本不当它是一回事,我们岂不枉费心机?” “不会的,蒙戈利将军只有一项嗜好,终日和古玩为伍,只看他对那串玉葡萄的关心,就可想而知了!”左轮泰似想起了另一桩事情,扬高了手指,说:“我还需要委托你一件事,替我写一封信!” 朱黛诗很感意外,说:“写给谁呢?” “给蒙戈利将军!”左轮泰露出神秘的笑意。 “给蒙戈利将军写信?为什么呢……”朱黛诗惊讶不迭。 “你预备笔墨信笺,最好戴上手套,别印上了指纹,这是一着险招!” 朱黛诗更弄不懂了,匆匆进房去取出文房用具,戴上了手套。 左轮泰吩咐朱黛诗按照他所念的照录如下: 朱黛诗大为吃惊,呐呐说:“盗宝还打收条么……” 左轮泰笑着说:“骆驼曾经栽赃嫁祸于我,我不过是'以牙还牙',给他一记好看的,今晚将信发出,按照我的调查,后天早上蒙戈利将军府才会收到,信经过翻译,至蒙戈利将军的手中至少是后天中午的事情了。那时候,博览会的两件宝物早落在我们的手中,蒙戈利将军首先会怀疑到骆驼的头上,教他跳进黄河也洗不清,够他受的!” “什么道理蒙戈利将军会首先怀疑到骆驼的身上呢?” “骆驼是什么人,明眼人一看而知,蒙戈利将军不是傻子,由玉葡萄事件,他早就会盘算到骆驼的真实身分了,同时,我的信函上已经写得很够清楚,'义侠大教授'也就暗示了就是行为怪诞的骆驼,可以触发蒙戈利将军的灵感呢!骆驼正好订制了一件假的珍珠衫和龙珠帽,他比仇奕森晚到了一步,取去了第二套膺品,假如警方搜索的话,会人赃并获,教骆驼就'吃不完兜着走'!骆驼向我栽赃时,做梦也想不到报应会这样的快!我还他一记更棘手的,且看骆驼如何招架了!”左轮泰说时,带着酒意,洋洋自得。 在这同时,暴发户林边水也接到一封无名怪信,信上写着: 林边水看完这封信,吓得胆裂魂飞,几乎昏倒在地。 这不是一封勒索信吗?他的儿子林淼被歹徒绑票了么?该信上说,要十万美金的赎款,这数字和骆驼的赌注相同,岂不是太巧了吗?信上又说:如何接洽,请交由大骗子骆驼先生完全负责,这是怎么回事?为什么要交骆驼去负责呢? 林边水魂不附体,神不守舍,匆匆忙忙,真的就找骆驼去了。 骆驼看完那封恐吓信,也如“丈二和尚摸不着头”,事出意外,是谁敢在这时候绑票林淼勒索?“无名客”是谁?为什么要指定他做接洽人呢? 骆驼到底是老江湖了,稍加思索即格格笑了起来,向林边水加以安慰说:“不要慌张,这不是真的绑票勒索,这位'无名客'无非是想将我困住罢了,他的目的,是不让我放开手脚去盗宝!” “无名客是什么人?” “不是仇奕森就是左轮泰,总归是他们俩人的其中一个!” 林边水有点不敢相信,迟疑地说:“他们索款美金十万,正是我们两人的赌注!” “那是开玩笑的……” 林边水说:“由