"What is it?"
Han Bin raised his chin. "How long has the noodle restaurant been open for?"
"About two to three years. Why?"
"Do you know the name of the owner of the noodle restaurant?"
"Why are you asking?" The owner glanced at Han Bin with a puzzled look.
Han Bin took out his police badge and placed it on the glass counter. "Police officer."
"Comrade, don't scare me. What is it?" The owner took a step back.
"It has nothing to do with you. I just want to know something." Han Bin put his badge back into his pocket.
"Go ahead."
"What is the name of the owner?"
"His surname is Liu. I think his name is Liu Zhixin."
"How old is he?"
"He looks like he is in his thirties."
"How tall is he?"
"About 1.8 meters."
"How many people are there in the noodle restaurant?"
"Two. It's just the couple running the business. They didn't hire anyone else."
"Has the noodle restaurant been open every day recently?"
The owner thought for a while. "It was closed the day before yesterday."
"Where do they usually stay?"
"They stay in the restaurant at night. They are quite tough. Think about it. It's such a small restaurant. It must be very smoky. If it were me, I would not be able to stand it." The owner sighed.
"Alright, you can continue with your work," Han Bin said as he walked out of the store.
Han Bin took out his phone and sent a message to Team 2's chat group. "Confirmed. The owner of the noodle restaurant is Liu Zhixin. He was closed the day before yesterday. He is very suspicious."
After sending the message, Han Bin met up with Tian Li and entered the noodle restaurant.
Han Bin observed the surroundings. There were two tables of customers. One table was occupied by a middle-aged couple, and the other table was occupied by Li Hui and Zeng Ping.
Han Bin gave Tian Li a look. He did not sit with Li Hui and Zeng Ping. Instead, he sat at a table at the back.
"Let's order over here." Tian Li waved her hand.
A well-developed woman in her thirties walked over with a small booklet in her hand. "What would you like to order?"
Han Bin glanced at the menu on the wall and said, "I want a mixed noodles."
"Eggplant noodles, no coriander," Tian Li reminded.
The Lady Boss took out a small notebook and wrote it down, then shouted to the kitchen, "A bowl of mixed noodles, and a bowl of diced eggplant noodles without coriander."
Tian Li sent a message in the second group chat. "Captain Zeng, when do we make our move?"
"Do you know how many people are in the kitchen?" Zeng Ping typed slowly.
Han Bin replied, "It should be just Liu Zhixin."
"There are knives and gas in the kitchen. It won't be convenient to fight." Zeng Ping was a little worried.
"Why don't we call Liu Zhixin out from the kitchen before we make our move?" Li Hui joined the discussion.
"If Liu Zhixin is really the culprit, he'll be a frightened bird. If you call him out, he'll probably explode." Zeng Ping had a lot of experience and understood this kind of situation.
"Then we'll lure him out," Li Hui said.
"How do we do that?"
"Just wait and see. I'll make sure he doesn't get suspicious." Li Hui sent a confident emoji.
"You attract his attention. I'll make my move from behind," Han Bin said.
"Brothers and sisters, what about me?" Zhao Ming sent a cute emoji.
"You keep an eye on the back door. If he escapes from the back door, it'll be time for you to make a contribution." Zeng Ping whispered and sent a voice message.
"The smell of swill at the back is so disgusting." Zhao Ming sent a vomiting emoji.
"Stop talking. We still need to eat," Tian Li said.
"…" Zhao Ming was speechless.
Soon, Zeng Ping and Li Hui's noodles were served.
Zeng Ping also ate mixed noodles, while Li Hui ate flat noodles with eggs.
Li Hui bit off half of the egg in one bite and mumbled, "I've been busy for the whole day. I'm starving."
"Eat slowly. You're slurping and the soup is spilling out." Zeng Ping frowned.
Li Hui responded, but the speed at which he ate the noodles did not slow down at all.
Han Bin's mixed noodles were also served. There were beef, green peppers, and onions. The amount was not small and it was quite affordable.
Han Bin stirred it and took a bite. It tasted good.
He was also a little hungry, so he ate with big mouthfuls.
The suspect was stuck in the noodle house and couldn't escape. He would only have the strength to catch him after he was full.
Li Hui ate very quickly. Before long, he had already emptied his bowl. He scratched his head, wiped his mouth, and shouted, "Boss, come here for a moment."
The lady boss walked over and glanced at the table. "You're done. Do you want to pay for it together or separately?"
Li Hui put on a straight face. "What do you want to pay for it? Look at what's in the bowl."
"What's wrong?" The boss was a little puzzled. The flat noodles were finished, and there was only soup left.
"Look carefully. There's hair in the bowl." Li Hui snorted.
The lady boss squinted and looked for a while. Then she saw a four to five centimeters long hair floating in the soup. "You've finished it?"
"What's wrong with that? Whenever I think about hair in the noodles, I feel nauseous." Li Hui showed a dissatisfied expression.
"How about this? We're a small business. I'll give you a discount of one yuan. We'll charge you seven yuan. What do you think?"
"Don't charge me one yuan and seven yuan. You're giving me a free bill." Li Hui waved his hand.
"No way. We're a small business. We can't afford it." The lady boss kept a straight face.
"So you're saying that you're in the right now." Li Hui leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms.
"You're right. Let's talk about it." The lady boss pointed at her own head. "Look, I have long hair. The hair in your bowl is short. It's definitely not mine. Maybe it's your hair."
"What are you talking about? Why would I put hair in my bowl?" Li Hui twisted his neck and glared at her. "Call your chef out. It's definitely his hair."
"What if it's not the boss's hair?" The lady boss pouted.
"If it's not, I'll pay you however much it's worth."
Li Hui patted his chest. "I don't need money."
"Just a moment." The lady boss shouted, "Zhixin, can you come out for a second?"
"What's up?" A bald man walked out and wiped his hands on his gray apron.
"That customer finished his noodles and found a hair in the soup. He said it was you who dropped it," the lady boss said.
"Hehe."
Liu Zhixin scratched his head and walked over to Li Hui. "Buddy, I've finished my noodles. You said you have hair, so you don't want to pay the bill. It's because of people like you that I shaved my head, understand?"
"Young man, this is a small business. It's not easy for the boss. Pay the bill." The middle-aged man who was eating couldn't stand it anymore.
Li Hui's face turned red. It was his first time doing something like this.
He wasn't thick-skinned yet.
"Haha …"
Han Bin laughed, got up, and stood behind Liu Zhixin. "Bro, a bowl of noodles isn't that expensive. Don't embarrass us Zither Islanders."
"It's none of your business." Li Hui stood up angrily and pointed at Han Bin as if he was going to fight.
"Don't cause trouble in my noodle shop. Pay the bill and leave." Liu Zhixin reached out and blocked Li Hui's arm.
At this moment, Han Bin made his move.
He grabbed Liu Zhixin's right hand, pulled it back, and pressed Liu Zhixin down on the table. "Police, don't move."
Li Hui grabbed Liu Zhixin's other hand and handcuffed him. "Liu Zhixin, you're under arrest."
It happened so suddenly.
Liu Zhixin's wife and the middle-aged couple were stunned.
"What are you doing? Why are you arresting my husband?" the lady boss yelled.
Tian Li reached out and stopped Liu Zhixin's wife. "We're from the criminal police department. We suspect that your husband is involved in a murder case and want him to help with the investigation."
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