Chapter 22
Pengcheng is too big
Pengcheng Penggang Taxi Company.
Unlike yesterday when Gu Huai came, today Manager Zhu greeted the three of them immediately after their arrival.
Although a group of police officers had already arrived in the morning, Manager Zhu had already shared all the information he knew.
But when Manager Zhu thought about what Gu Huai had said to him when he came yesterday, he became a little nervous.
The taxi industry is different from other industries; it involves both legitimate and illegitimate activities.
I encounter all sorts of people every day.
Having worked as a company manager for so many years, Zhu Luo has met quite a few people, and he considers himself to have some skill in judging character.
Despite only meeting briefly yesterday, Gu Huai left a deep impression on Zhu Luo.
His knowledge of the taxi industry, in particular, is unlike that of a young person who has just entered the workforce.
In addition, not long after Gu Huai arrived yesterday, Zhang Zhenhua's body was found.
Although he didn't have any bad intentions in this matter, he handled it with a "better safe than sorry" attitude.
Adding to what Gu Huai said that day, he was now terrified that Gu Huai was there to cause him trouble.
Therefore, Zhu Luo took Gu Huai's sudden visit very seriously.
As soon as she sat down, Zhu Luo hurriedly said, "Officer Gu, I already told all the information I had to the officers at the city bureau this morning. Zhenhua's work injury compensation is now going through the process..."
Gu Huai was not surprised by Zhu Luo's attitude.
In the past, he often interacted with people like Zhu Luo who were struggling in society, and he understood his flexible moral bottom line and his adaptable nature.
As long as it doesn't involve his personal interests, communication is quite convenient.
Seeing how sensible Zhu Luo was, it saved me a lot of time.
"After the case is closed, someone will take over the compensation matter. We're here today to ask you about some things."
"Please tell me, and I will answer to the best of my knowledge."
"How much do you know about Luo Zhenbang?" Gu Huai asked directly.
"Old Luo..." Zhu Luo muttered the name while glancing at Gu Huai repeatedly.
He knew very well that Gu Huai would not have said that name without a reason.
The fact that this name has been mentioned means that Luo Zhenbang is definitely involved in Zhang Zhenhua's death.
Thinking of this, coupled with Gu Huai's serious expression, a bead of cold sweat appeared on Zhu Luo's forehead.
"Officer Gu...may I ask you, what information do you want to know about Luo Zhenbang?"
"Everything," Gu Huai said seriously, "including his circle of friends and his relationship with Zhang Zhenhua."
Zhu Luo swallowed hard, and some guesses began to form in his mind.
He turned his head to look at his office door and found Hou Hao standing there, watching to see if anyone was there.
Ling Yue, meanwhile, was intently staring at him with a pen in hand, ready to record his words at any moment.
This scene made Zhu Luo extremely nervous.
Even so, after thinking for a while, Zhu Luo still chose to say, "Officer Gu, are we mistaken? Old Luo shouldn't be the murderer, right?"
"His relationship with Zhenhua was quite good. Because of Zhenhua's special family circumstances, he couldn't work the night shift, so for a long time, he worked the night shift while Zhenhua worked the day shift. And because the night shift paid more, he would voluntarily contribute more money to the wedding gifts..."
Upon hearing this news, Gu Huai and Ling Yue exchanged a glance.
Both sides saw a glimmer of certainty in each other's eyes.
Ling Yue had some doubts at first, but after hearing that Luo Zhenbang worked the night shift regularly, she vaguely sensed something unusual about it.
After confirming from his eyes that Ling Yue thought the same way, Gu Huai interrupted Zhu Luo.
"Manager Zhu, let me remind you of something. We're here to get information from you. Just tell us what you know, without any bias. We, the police, will make our own judgment on the content."
"Understood, understood." Zhu Luo nodded vigorously.
"According to the information, Luo Zhenbang is single and earns quite a bit in the taxi industry. How come he can't find a wife?" Gu Huai asked carefully.
"That's a long story."
"Then tell me more," Gu Huai interjected. "Get to the point."
"Hey." Zhu Luo nodded quickly, "Actually, Lao Luo used to have a wife."
Luo Zhenbang is from Macheng, Hunan Province. A large portion of taxi drivers in Shenzhen are from Macheng.
It's basically a brother-to-brother or relative-to-relative relationship.
Back then, there was no such thing as navigation. If you wanted to become a taxi driver, you had to have a mentor to guide you into the profession.
Luo Zhenbang became a taxi driver through the help of a relative.
Before he came to Shenzhen, he had actually gotten married in his hometown.
As soon as he made money driving in Shenzhen, Luo Zhenbang immediately brought his wife from the countryside to Shenzhen.
At this point, Zhu Luo couldn't help but sigh.
In Gu Huai's view, Luo Zhenbang was a responsible man.
Over the years, Gu Huai has seen many people who go out to work and earn money, but then leave their wives at home while they enjoy themselves outside.
Those with a better conscience will occasionally send some money home, while those with a worse conscience will spend all the money they earn from working on eating, drinking, having fun, and supporting other women.
The family's food, clothing, and daily necessities still depend on my wife working at home to earn money.
When they go home for the Chinese New Year, they will lie down on the bed, spread their hands, and tell their family that they did not earn any money this year.
After the New Year, they will pick up their big bags and go out to work again.
Day after day, year after year.
In their words, this is called "keeping the red flag flying high at home while having colorful flags fluttering outside."
People generally refer to these temporary couples as "factory couples."
A man like Luo Zhenbang, who brings his wife over as soon as he makes money, is already considered a good man.
However, judging from Zhu Luo's tone, the story is unlikely to develop well from here on out.
"Luo Zhenbang's wife ran away, didn't she?"
"Yes! His wife ran off with someone else." Zhu Luo nodded repeatedly. "Officer Gu is indeed amazing..."
"Go on," Gu Huai interrupted Zhu Luo's flattery.
"Okay." Zhu Luo nodded repeatedly and continued.
After Luo Zhenbang brought his wife and children to Shenzhen, he worked even harder, working day and night in an effort to settle down in the city.
He even handed over all the money he earned to his wife to manage.
If nothing unexpected happens, Luo Zhenbang's family will live a good life. With the development of Shenzhen, they will be able to escape poverty and become rich after a few years of hard work.
But that's life; there are no "what ifs".
At this point, Zhu Luo couldn't help but sigh.
"If Lao Luo hadn't been in Shenzhen, his wife wouldn't have ended up like this."
"Shenzhen is too big, and there are too many temptations!"