The courtyard is neatly tidied, and there is a stone table and several stone stools under the pomegranate tree.
Wei Ling and Shou Gong did not enter the house, but sat down on the stone benches.
Welling thought about it for a moment and then issued a message for consultation:
"Old man, has Kuma communicated with you recently?"
"No, this child doesn't even know if he is still complaining about me as his mother..."
As if he had touched a sad point, the old man immediately lost his composure:
“Kuma’s father passed away too early, so it was a bit difficult for me to take care of him alone.
Fortunately, with the support from the Imperial County, I also have a large piece of land by the lake in the outer city, where I plant figs and grapes, so I don’t have to worry about life. When he grows up, he likes to be a sergeant and does a good job..."
"That's good, then why do I blame you?"
The old man received Welling's response and nodded repeatedly:
"That's right. Later, after he completed his reserve service and became a sergeant in the Kunlun Army, I thought I should find him a wife.
When I had nothing to do, I searched everywhere through my neighbors and finally found a very beautiful woman. "
"That's even better!"
If Welling and Gonggong occasionally insert some response information, the old woman's desire to talk will be stronger. This is what Welling has learned from psychology.
"Yes, yes, no matter how you look at it, it's a good thing. Kuma was a little reluctant at first, but then when he met the girl, he fell in love with her to death.
The two got married smoothly, and their married life was happy. I didn't know how many times I kowtowed to the gods back then, and I was grateful for this arrangement. "
"What happened next?"
“Later on, Kuma wanted to go home every day, then only once a week, then only once a month, and my wife no longer smiled.
I found something was wrong, and I asked my wife carefully, and the reason turned out to be that they had been unable to conceive a child. I checked and checked, but couldn't find the reason..."
Wei Ling is familiar with this situation. The current fertility rate of human beings is indeed much lower than before the Great Annihilation.
"In the end, they had a big argument. According to Kuma, his wife had it with other people behind his back, secretly.
Kuma was a good child, and she divorced the woman instead of suing him for destroying the marriage of a professional soldier. "
Wei Ling was a little confused and comforted the old woman:
"Well, yes, this shows that Kuma is good. If you can pass it, just pass it. If you can't, let the other party go. Isn't it equivalent to letting yourself go?"
"Yes, yes, you, the officer, are so good at what you say. You are so sensible. No wonder you can be an investigator..."
The old woman was obviously very happy that Wei Ling praised Ku Ma, and wiped her eyes:
"That's how I consoled Ku Ma at the time. I said if it didn't work, let's just find another wife.
But I don’t know why, but the child seemed so determined that he couldn’t let go, and he actually applied to Iasi County alone..."
"Oh, that's it. So, when was the last time he came back?"
"For a few years, he started leaving me messages. Once the satellite communication is good, I will receive his message quickly. If it is not good, it is common for the message to be delayed for several days or ten."
"How is your health, old man? Is Kuma worried about you living alone?"
The old woman was a little sad:
"I'm still in good health, with minor ailments and pains, but nothing serious. I always feel that Kuma is blaming me for finding an unruly wife for her..."
Finally, Welling nodded:
"This is just your guess. Maybe if you communicate carefully, you will understand his true thoughts.
By the way, Kuma may have encountered something at the moment. He left Yasi County and said he was coming back to see you, but he has never been connected to the barrier system. Where do you think he will go? "
The old woman was startled. Her basic experience allowed her to judge that Ku Ma was probably in trouble.
He left Iasi County and said he was coming back to see his old mother, but he was never connected to the system and was in a state of loss of contact. The authorities had been alerted and investigators were dispatched, so anything could be possible.
She was a little panicked:
"Then how did he come back? Was he in a large passenger vehicle or a small rental vehicle?"
"The system record is a leased oriole-class civilian vehicle."
The old woman burst into tears:
“Brother Investigator, could something have happened to the vehicle?
Will you encounter enemies or robbers? "
From the old woman's anxious state of mind, Welling judged that she was not lying or acting, so he reminded her:
"Could he have returned to Bohu County, but deliberately not connected to the system, and instead found other friends or relatives? Or, could he have gone to find his former wife?"
The old woman hesitated:
"Probably not... It's illegal to do this. Even I know that if there is no special mission, the sergeant cannot conceal the itinerary..."
“Yes, this is related to Kuma’s future and your future.
In case he is controlled by bad people, this is also related to Kuma's safety.
In this way, we leave first, and you give me the information about his original wife, and we continue to investigate. If you have any new information, just connect to the system barrier directly and leave me a message. "
Welling simply threw his name and citizen number to the old woman.
The old woman was still hesitant, but Welling gave her a hint:
"Actually, if I go to Lord Lute, I can also find information about Kuma's ex-wife, but that will be a little troublesome. You are cooperating with the Imperial Investigator's work, so you can tell me by the way."
The old woman naturally knew the basic obligations of citizens of the empire and could not be perfunctory or lie about such an investigation, so she threw all the information about Kuma's ex-wife to Welling.
Wei Ling and Shou Gong stood up:
"Old man, thank you, don't worry too much, the empire has defeated Xixuan militarily, there are not many dangerous things.
We didn't find any crashed aircraft when we came from Iasi. Kuma should be safe for the time being. You should take care of yourself. You can go to the hospital often for minor problems. It's quite simple. "
"Thank you, thank you. I saw Ku Ma. Please explain it to me, sir. I also hope Ku Ma has a good life..."
After bidding farewell to Ku Ma's mother, seeing that it was still early, Wei Ling and Shou Gong decided to strike while the iron was hot and immediately went to find Ku Ma's ex-wife.
Finding this woman named He Meng was actually quite simple.
After walking a few kilometers of streets, I found a laundromat on the main road.
Under the guidance of several girls from the laundry, I soon met He Meng who was sorting clothes in the backyard.
She is in her thirties, has good looks, and the traces of time on her face are not yet obvious.
She stood in the courtyard where a lot of clothes were hung to dry, looking at the strange Wei Ling and Gong Gong with some surprise.
The two men's official imperial uniforms and stern expressions made her feel a little embarrassed.
“You are He Meng, Ku Ma’s ex-wife.
I am the special incident investigation specialist of Iasi County in the Empire. I need your cooperation on something.
Do you know what you should do as a citizen of the Empire when faced with this situation? "
He Meng was a little nervous:
"I know, no matter how big or small the matter is, answer it as soon as you know it. Don't mislead, don't hide."
"Very good. Has Kuma returned to Bohu County recently, and has he looked for you?"
Wei Ling narrowed his eyes slightly and activated his consciousness detection.
He Meng was shocked: "Kuma? Are you talking about that guy?"
Wei Ling nodded slightly.
"Why would he come to me? He and I have been divorced for several years. It's too late for me to hide from him!"
"Why don't you ask him what's going on that requires the Empire to dispatch investigators?
Not weird at all? "
"Haha, why should I be surprised? Even if that scumbag does something worse than a beast, I won't be surprised."
"Oh? Why did I hear that your married life was very happy? Even after you Hongxing cheated on you, he didn't pursue it, reconciled with you, and went your own way."
After receiving Wei Ling's message, He Meng suddenly collapsed. She threw the clothes in her hands on the ground and wiped away her tears:
"Sir, that must be what his mother said, she is also a selfish old woman!
My whole life will be ruined in their hands, sir, look at me now, living like this, working hard all day long to wash clothes and earn enough to survive, I am as tired as a dog...
Am I ugly? I’m not ugly, why can’t I get married again? It’s because of that bullshit Hongxing cheating on me... Wuwu..."
Wei Ling and Shu Gong were a little stunned. After she vented her anger and calmed down a little, Wei Ling continued to ask:
"You said Kuma is a scumbag, but what did he do?"
He Meng was hesitant, and the meaning of his words was changing.
Wei Ling's consciousness detected and found that He Meng was not trying to hide anything, but was a little shy.
Just when he was feeling strange, Hemeng sent a message:
"It doesn't matter, at this age, there is nothing I can't say, he has already ruined my life!
In fact, when I first met Kuma, I didn't like him, but I couldn't stand his insistence. His mother kept talking about his benefits, so I agreed.
After getting married, you said we were happy? Yes, it is like this in the eyes of others...
But, who knows what I have been through... As a young and ignorant person, I had no idea that there were such dissatisfied men in this world...
There are many tricks, which make people embarrassed to death, time and time again, staying up all night... Still can't satisfy him... I almost want to die... He is not a normal person at all, he is a male mutant beast..."
Wei Ling and Shou Gong were both a little embarrassed.
"Later, I stopped cooperating. I was just a normal woman, not that kind of... slutty woman with abnormal talents.
If I don't cooperate, he will go home less. Do you think he will let me go?
No, except when he was on duty, he spent the rest of his time with those women who came out to sell... He would come back occasionally and torture me to death...
Fortunately, fortunately, we don't have children. I asked for a divorce, but he didn't agree, so I said that I would publicize the fact that he was looking for a bad woman.
With no choice but to do so, he agreed, provided that I admitted that Hongxing was cheating on me... Back then, I wanted to get rid of that guy, so I agreed.
Unexpectedly, this way, my reputation will be ruined. Who would marry someone my age and with a record of infidelity..."
Both Wei Ling and Shou Gong were silent for a while. Finally, Wei Ling gave He Meng a message:
"I'm sorry to make you think of these unpleasant things... Kuma is currently missing. If, I mean if, you have channels to get information about his return to Bohu County, you can leave me a message.
In fact, although your current life is a bit bitter, it is good to be able to live according to your own habits without asking for help or having to accommodate others. "
Hemeng regained his composure and nodded in response:
"Yes, sir, I lost my composure just now... It's just that I haven't heard from that guy for so many years. You are an investigator of the empire, so you are a little nervous, and you lose control of your mood for a while."
"It doesn't matter. Anyone who encounters such a strange person will feel uncomfortable. Well... I mean, I don't think you are wrong."
Welling was still a little embarrassed.
On the contrary, Shou Gong showed a smile in the corner of his eyes.
Fortunately, she was covered with a veil, so the smile on her face could not be seen.
