Chapter 6 Chapter IV Investigation

Once upon a time, a boring American magazine did a boring survey report, the content of the report was the worst job in the world, and the third place in it was fish statistician. The so-called fish statistician is indeed a boring job.It is necessary to stare intently at a certain migration channel on the river that is flush with the dam to ensure that every fish can go upstream unimpeded. Every time a fish dangles under your nose, you have to write it down in your notebook.It's by no means exciting work, but estimating the number of fish in a river, a pond, or a body of water requires devotion to the tedious statistics.

Observations can help in good management of the fish gene pool, for example, by designating as fishing areas areas where fish biomass is high and where fish populations are not affected by human fishing.Although manual statistics can still be used in practice, this method is being eliminated abroad, and automated statistical systems will gradually replace it. People set up camera equipment where fish schools must pass, and use laser beams to clear them. And Zhou Jin is an ordinary fish statistician in Haihu Lake, Linhai City. There is a rare native fish in Haihu Lake, which belongs to the second-class national protected animals.In winter, they will go upstream along the lake channel of the sea lake to lay eggs in colder places upstream.

Her career is to better protect this species.Speaking of which, this job can be regarded as a good job. It is only busy when the fish swim out in winter and when the fish swims back in spring all year round. For the remaining half a year, I can enjoy the long vacation with my salary. Zhou Jin is a person who does not contend with the world. Her parents are in another city. She lives alone. She has no boyfriend at the age of 24. Her social relationship is not complicated, but such a person was burned to death in a small dance hall. The specific situation has been read in the newspaper before, and I compared it, and the difference is not big.This girl died in a small dance hall in the south of the city, and with her was Xia Xue who died just today.

The so-called small dance hall is a unique place in Linhai, a tourist city, and there are more than a thousand large and small.To put it simply, the bar provides a space for dancing, allowing customers to dance and communicate with acquaintances and strangers in their spare time while drinking.Of course, what they want to do after the exchange is a question between the two of them. In short, there is no lack of ambiguity in such a place, and it is indeed an excellent hunting place for pastime, killing time, or cheating. I briefly looked at the photos of Zhou Jin when she died. All the skin on her body was burnt like charcoal, her mouth was wide open, her gums became loose due to the high temperature, and only a few teeth fell on it dryly.Her pupils turned white, and she opened them forcefully, as if she was looking at something that frightened her.

No point of ignition could be found on the girl's body, which means the fire did not start from the outside. The autopsy report and police investigation also proved their point. As mentioned earlier, no fire source was found at the scene, and the fire-fighting facilities in the small dance hall were complete, but even so, after Zhou Jin caught fire, the equipment did not start, and the fire extinguisher on the ceiling did not spray water. Everyone in the ballroom panicked, so the on-site protection was not ideal. Until now, there is no way to find out where the fire started and burned Zhou Jin to death.

The autopsy report stated that Zhou Jin's internal organs had been roasted, while the superficial skin was only fifth-degree burns. It was suspected that the unknown fire first burned from the inside, then gradually burned through the stomach, and finally escaped to the outside, igniting the subcutaneous fat, causing more intense burning.As for why Zhou Jin's interior was burning, there was a big question mark in the report. The third file is a girl named Minnie, twenty-two years old.She was the one who bumped into Li Nuoyi three days ago and died.The newspaper mentioned that she died suddenly on the pedestrian street, which is far from the autopsy report.

The report recorded that Minnie's body surface muscles and subcutaneous fat were corroded by some unknown strong acid, and all of them melted, accompanied by a pungent stench. Her internal organs melted until only a puddle of green water was left. Due to the uneven pressure during the dissection, most of the green water flowed out along the yin ㄉ ㄠ', corroding a large part of the cotton cloth and wood fibers on the dissecting table. The organic matter in the green water has burn marks.Her autopsy is now at a standstill for fear of danger to forensic scientists. The next two reports were about two men named Zhao Haifeng and Li Ming. They also died in a very imaginative manner, which was both weird and unexplainable.

Xia Xue died on the 14th, Minnie died on the 11th, Zhou Jin died on the 8th, and Zhao Haifeng and Li Ming died on the 5th and 2nd.The police mentioned that the mobile phones of the five people had the numbers of the other four people, and they should be acquainted.It is not ruled out that they have encountered certain things together, were targeted by serial murderers, and were murdered. I pondered for a moment, feeling that things were not that simple.Each of the five of them died three days apart, and each of them died in a strange way. It is impossible to judge the murderer's crime process with common sense.

Maybe there was no murderer in the first place, and there was another reason for their death! "Noy, since you can contact Xia Xue, you must know something? Tell me everything you know." I glanced at the girl beside me. The girl laughed, "Why, are you interested?" "Maybe." I hesitated. "Hee hee, I'll show you the website when I get back, and you'll understand." Li Nuoyi drove the car fast, ran through a few traffic lights, and finally returned home. She slowly closed the door, took off her shoes, turned on the computer, and then clicked a webpage from the folder to show me.

This is a hiking forum. On the page opened by Li Nuoyi, several names came into my eyes, and my memory opened like a floodgate. The moderator's name is "The Princess of Autumn", which is exactly the same as Xia Xue's self-proclaimed name in the dry steam room, and there are two other online names that I am also very familiar with, namely "Willing the World" and "Skinny Deer".Before she died, Xia Xue murmured that both of them were dead, and now it was her turn. "Could it be that 'A Disaster in the World' and 'Skinny Deer' are Zhou Jin and Minnie's Internet nicknames?" I asked.

"That's right." Li Nuoyi nodded, "Ever since Minnie died in front of me and melted beyond recognition, I started to investigate her. After all, it's a bit weird for a person to die like that." She glanced at me secretly, with a twisted expression on her face, "I thought at the time, since it's an incomprehensible strange thing, I'm afraid you will be interested. Then I asked Mr. Yang Junfei a little bit, and he found out from the police not long after. this site." "Zhao Haifeng and Li Ming are also the network administrators here?" "Network management is not enough, and the owner of the board can't be said. Zhao Haifeng is called 'bankruptcy', and Li Ming is called 'riding a horse to find a donkey'. They often hang out on this website, and often participate in backpacker activities called by the owner. I think These five people met and got to know each other on this website." Li Nuoyi seemed to have found a lot of things after investigation. "'A Disaster in the World', 'Skinny Deer' and 'The Queen of Autumn' have always been good friends. As the board owner, they have organized many outdoor activities, and their reputation on the website is not bad." "The reason I made an appointment to meet Xia Xue was because the four people who died before had only one connection, so I want you to listen to her story. First, it can help her, and second, it can also divert your attention and calm your emotions. So low." I froze for a moment, my recent silence had already deeply hurt her and the guardian girl.There was a wry smile on the corner of my mouth, and I sighed, "I'm sorry." "It's okay, if you really feel sorry, give me a kiss!" Li Nuoyi raised her head gently and pouted. I ignored her and looked down at the computer screen seriously. "Hmph." She gave me a sideways glance, stomped her foot lightly, then poured a cup of coffee and handed it to me. Among the three girls, since Zhou Jin is a fish statistician by profession and has a lot of free time, she is very dedicated and excited about her job as the board owner. She carefully classifies and evaluates every post on the page. She also sorted out the best posts and put them on the top.Most of these elite posts are the convening and postscript of the event, and there are many photos after the return of the trip. "The three of them have organized more than 30 large and small events in the past year, and all of them have good reviews. Since the sponsor is a girl, it is easier to arouse the sense of identity and trust of the participants." "And the last event on the page was held at the end of last month, and I went home on the 29th. The destination is a deep mountain about 400 kilometers away from Linhai City." "The full text is as follows: Search for the source of the Yinshan River, find the lost ancient village, and explore the 'Fengmen Village' in the deep mountains of Linhai City! Existing personnel: Qiu's Princess, Thin Xiaolu, Disaster in the World, all three are MM The recruitment post on Linhai City Tourism is the main post, please go there and pay attention to the update situation, registration has begun, thank you. Number of delegates: According to the principle of early confirmation and early participation, the meeting will stop when it is full. Team leader experience: Please refer to the top travel recruitment activities, there are dozens of items in total, hehe. Recruitment object: About six people, I hope GG and MM three, men and women match, work is not tiring.Since it is an in-depth hike, it is required to have at least several times of intermediate hiking experience or other hiking photography enthusiasts. It is required to have a good sense of public morality, support environmental protection, have a sense of responsibility and team spirit, and decline young donkeys. Chartered car: prepare two off-road vehicles, the total number of people is less than seven, the whole journey fee is AA system + fuel toll, it is estimated that under the condition of full load, the whole journey is more than 2,000 yuan per person. Accommodation: Try to live in a possible wooden house along the way or set up a tent by yourself. The conditions are simple. It is recommended to sleep with a negative ten-degree sleeping bag. It is inevitable to set up a tent. You can bring a tent or make a tent according to your personal preference. You need to accompany your luggage during the hike to Jibi Village. Extra luggage can be placed on the car, if possible, rent a horse to carry part of the luggage and ask a local guide to lead the way. Horse rental fee: 11 days round trip from Baiba to Yinshan, luggage may need to rent a horse, the fee is 720 yuan/day, groom and guide 250 yuan/day, groom's horse: 720 yuan/day . needs time: There are twelve days from October 17th to October 29th. theme: Photography + deep hiking + adventure, not leisure, absolutely masochistic. This post is a convening post, not a companion post. Because of the deep hiking, the recruitment is extremely difficult. Basically, we hike about 30 kilometers a day, and each person carries a weight of about 20 kilograms. Therefore, we need everyone to work together to overcome difficulties.Members have the obligation to rescue each other and take care of each other, so those who are unorganized and disciplined should not participate. Disclaimer: 'All registered participants are deemed to have full capacity for civil conduct. If personal injury occurs during the event, the leader or convener will not be liable for compensation. According to the law, all applicants are deemed to have accepted the statement of the team leader or convener.The agreement in this statement about exempting the leader or convener from liability for compensation also applies to other companions in this event. ' Insurance: Please purchase by yourself. The general itinerary is as follows: Day 0, October 16th. You can choose plane or train freely, and arrive in Linhai City on October 16 according to your own situation, gather for shopping and rent a car.You can stay at the skinny deer's house at night so that you can start on time the next morning. The first day is October 17th. Depart early in the morning, go to Xiahetan, go to Magang and go to the National Highway all the way to the west, pass through Fu Road and drive northward into the beautiful mountains and green barriers of Linhai City.The special terrain of more than 20 kilometers is said to maintain the ancient original appearance of more than 100 million years ago. It does not require tickets and is beautiful. There will be a short break on the way. There is a bathroom on the viewing platform, and students with cameras can take pictures as much as they want. After lunch at noon, go on the road, turn back to the country road and turn into Magang County Road, and stay in Xieyuan Town before dark. On the way, you can see the famous wetland nature reserve near the suburbs of Linhai City, as well as the rare animal protection area.About 300 kilometers a day. The next day, October 18th Leave the car in Xieyuan Town, rent a local motorcycle to the entrance of the mountain, meet the guide and horses, and hike into the mountain.Along the way, you can see the No. 3 extinct volcanic crater, Zhongshan, etc., and officially start the journey to find the source of the Yinshan River.Overnight stay in Hong Kong.Walk about twenty kilometers. From Zhonggang to Baitan, along the river from Zhonggang to Baisha Lake, there are many scenic spots on the way. As the altitude gradually increases and the temperature drops, tropical plants will decrease. Cold and humidity resistant shrubs and interesting wild animals can be seen everywhere.The walking distance is twenty-five kilometers.Stay at Baisha Lake.Because of the severe cold in the mountains at night, the team members worked together to make a fire and cook. The fourth day is October 20th. After breakfast, start from Baisha Lake. There is a small road near the Yinshan River passing Sanba to Yangergang. The scenery on the road is good. There are many wooden bridges built by the villagers. The gurgling water flows under your feet, so you can stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Feel the peace and harmony of nature. Leave the river to the left and follow the path to Baiyangcao. It is a small village deep in the mountains, quiet and beautiful.The terraced fields around the village and the domestic pigs that can run faster than dogs are very interesting.Live in a residential house at night, and add meat and vegetables by the way. The fifth day is October 21st. Get up early to take a picture of the village and have breakfast. If you are interested, you can take a look at the ancient inscriptions in the village and the temples outside the village.After 8:30, I packed up my equipment and started to continue hiking. From Baiyangcao Village to Namu, I walked 21 kilometers. In the evening, I chose a place by the Yinshan River to set up a tent, and cooked vegetables and meat in a pot to eat. The sixth day is October 22. Na Mu went to the bank of Fenghu Lake, watched the stars and ate barbecue.The walking distance is 22 kilometers. The seventh day is October 23rd. From Fenghu Lake to Yinshan Village.It is said that there are many ant locusts in the nearby bamboos, so be careful not to enter the bamboo forest.The walking distance is about 23 kilometers.Dear children's shoes, this is the place we are exploring. Please enjoy exploring and taking pictures in this deserted village.It is said that the water of the Yinshan River is collected from Ganziyan on the mountain in the village into the river that nourishes countless villagers along the coast. Eighth day October 24th Yinshan Village to Jiaqiao.Since there is no official road, we can only follow the path stepped on by local sheep raising, and there are many uphills, so the whole day's journey is only 15 kilometers.The team members can take the opportunity to rest, and still set up tents in the woods at night. Ninth day October 25th From Jiaqiao to Xiaoyakou, I rested for two hours at noon and continued down the mountain.Live in a tent at night. The tenth day is October 26th. From Xiaoyakou to Erma Bridge, the day trip is relatively long, but it is still a downhill road, and the things in the backpack are almost consumed, and the load is reduced, so it should not be very tiring.About thirty-seven kilometers on foot. Eleventh day October 27th After watching the sunrise in the morning, go on the road, depart from Erma Bridge and arrive at Zhonggang.After we went around a circle, we basically returned to the starting point. The twelfth day October 28 On the last part of the hike from Zhonggang to Daxieyuan Town, I rested for half a day and prepared to go home. Thirteenth day October 29th Go back to Linhai City along the way you came, have a breakup meal, and go home separately. Personal equipment: backpack (45 liters or more with rain cover), 20 to 28 liters small backpack, double-layer tent, sleeping bag (at least minus 10 degrees), moisture-proof pad, assault jacket (waterproof and wear-resistant clothes), Charge pants (waterproof and wear-resistant pants), hiking shoes, down jacket, fleece jacket, quick-drying clothes, two pairs of thick cotton socks, waterproof fleece gloves, hat, waist bag, headlamp (or flashlight), trekking poles, sunglasses, personal Special medicines, water bottles (at least 750 ml), metal lunch boxes (or military water bottles), chopsticks (or spoons), personal daily necessities, sunscreen, cameras (with batteries), mobile phones (with batteries), garbage bags. Public equipment: public food (camp breakfast includes eggs, zongzi, dried noodles, porridge, milk, side dishes, etc.; lunch includes eight-treasure porridge, instant rice, ham sausage, and N kinds of snacks; dinner includes two meat, one vegetable, and one soup), walkie-talkie , stoves, cooking utensils, fuel, emergency medicines. " After reading the post, I read the next post, and sure enough, I found that two applicants—Wrecking their fortune and riding a horse looking for a donkey, were Zhao Haifeng and Li Ming. "So in the end, how many people went to Yinshan Mountain?" I raised my head and asked. Li Nuoyi took out a small notebook, it seems that she did her homework very carefully, "There are six." "Then who is the last one? He died too?" I frowned and asked again. "I don't know that person's life or death, and his information is not clear. After all, all the nicknames are used on the Internet, so it is difficult to confirm the real identity. If Zhao Haifeng and Li Ming did not die because of the tragedy, I am afraid that they would not be able to dig out their relationship with him." The deaths of those three girls are somehow connected." Li Nuoyi moved the mouse, and then circled a reply, "I only know that the last person who signed up is called 'Don't Eat Porridge'." I was silent for a moment. Judging from the current information, it seems that the five people who died strangely all went to a place called Yinshan Village, and all connections are limited to this. "Just wait and see." I closed the webpage, "One of these people dies every three days. I think we will know who the last person who went to Yinshan Village is on November 17th." "What a cold word." "Otherwise, what else can I do? I've been very lazy recently, and I really don't feel like wasting energy." I stretched, "I'm going to sleep." Li Nuoyi was a little surprised: "It's only past four o'clock in the afternoon!" "So what, I didn't sleep well last night, and I almost died today. My fragile nerves have been severely damaged. If I don't sleep to recover, I will probably have a nervous breakdown tomorrow!" I lay on the bed and pulled the quilt to cover it. Head, don't care about Li Nuoyi's muttering in a low voice.I was really tired and soon fell asleep. It seems that I didn't sleep for a long time before I woke up, being shaken awake by a certain woman. "What are you doing!" My head was aching, and I glanced out the window. It was really the time when the sun was setting and the mountains were glowing with red and colorful clouds, and it was only half past six at the most. "Look at today's 'Linhai Evening News'!" Li Nuoyi was full of disbelief, and she handed over a newspaper. I rubbed my sleepy eyes, and a line of words came into view. "To unravel the mystery of the mysterious Yinshan Village, Linhai Evening News invites you to go on an adventure journey and reveal the mystery of the mysterious death of the explorers in Yinshan Village." "What is this?" I slowly sat up, the reporter who wrote this report was named Qiu Mu, the name became more and more familiar. Li Nuoyi pointed with her finger: "Isn't Qiu Mu the reporter who asked you at noon today? He is obviously an employee of 'Linhai Daily', why did he go to 'Linhai Evening News' to publish the article?" "Probably the two are the same boss." I shrugged my shoulders and didn't read the text, "Why did you wake me up?" "I think you might want to explore Yinshan Village?" She blinked. "I don't want to go." I lay down again, covered my head with the quilt, and prepared to continue to bury my head in sleep. "But I've already signed up!" Li Nuoyi put on a cute and innocent look. I twitched under the covers. Li Nuoyi continued to increase the weight of the weight, "I applied for two places, do you have the heart to let a weak woman carry a load of more than 20 kilograms, and walk alone in the mountains for more than ten days with a group of unknown strangers? And God knows what dangers there will be!" I took another twitch, completely resigned to my fate.Deep down in his heart, he thought maliciously, in the future, Li Nuoyi would never be allowed to hang out with the old woman Lin Zhiyan again. What a good girl she used to be, now she has the potential to transform into a female devil!