Chapter 248 "A Study of the Word 'Cat'"

Backlund on Tuesday, September 9th.

Leonard and Peiman walked out of the Backlund Post headquarters. They had just spent 15 pounds to subscribe to half a month's worth of ads in this newspaper.

That's right, their entire fortune is invested in the detective business. Next, the two of them will have to rely on the huge sum of 1 pound and 5 soli to spend a long period of time without any commissions!

"... take a carriage back... will 2 soles be enough?" Pei Man covered her pockets and said silently: "How about... we walk back? Do you know what "walking on the road" means?"

"...Steam roller?" Leonard took off the unlit pipe in his mouth and sighed, "Let's go back. The money we save can be used to buy some tea and coffee to entertain customers..."

"We both have a total of 16 sequences! We are still worried about money!" Pei Man looked depressed. Because the gems given by the "Black Snake" needed to be kept to shield the punishment of the "Evil God", they could not sell any of them. As a result, they fell into an embarrassing and embarrassing situation. They were carrying a huge amount of money but were about to starve to death...

"How about I just become an actor? But I wouldn't be famous as an actor..."

Leonard shook his head and walked side by side with Peiman towards Minsk Street. How can I make money quickly? Old man? Well, help steal some while the old man is still here...

Pales: ...

But who can you steal from? Everyone's money is hard-earned. Why not find some criminals?

Leonard's thoughts surged, and he replied to Peiman from time to time. Before he knew it, he arrived in front of the rented house. At this time, the two were surprised to find two figures in front of the door! Customers? !

Peiman came forward with shining eyes and said:
"Madam, sir, I am Watson, the resident here. Are you two here to ask for a commission? What a coincidence! Sherlock and I have just solved a difficult case. Please come in! Coffee or tea?"

"No, no need. My poor Brody is still waiting for me to save him!" After listening to Watson's story, the old lady in the black plush hat gained some confidence in the two men.

"Detective Watson? I guess this is Detective Sherlock," the young man in a black double-breasted frock coat nodded to the two with satisfaction. He was indeed the detective recommended by Mrs. Summers! He explained:
"Brody is a cat owned by my grandmother, Ms. Doris... 5 soli..."

"Okay! We accept the commission! We can set off now!" Peiman immediately agreed when she heard 5 Sule, not caring at all whether it was looking for a cat or a dog!

——Great, two days’ food money is available!

……

"There is only one truth!" Peiman put her right hand against her forehead and pointed at the door at the bottom of an old cupboard not far away. "It's right there!"

Leonard had a tense expression. He looked around but found no clues! After he awkwardly told Peiman secretly, the latter began to reason... He consciously acted as a detective assistant and went forward to open the small door.

Ouch!

Sure enough, a black cat jumped out from inside!

"Brody! How did you get locked in the cupboard?" Mrs. Doris shouted in surprise and confusion.

The young man was surprised and asked, "Ms. Watson, how did you know it was in the cupboard?"

"..." Leonard, who was shocked, also looked at Peiman. He also wanted to know.

Watson Payman's eyes sparkled. He ran to Brody's bowl and stroked the black cat twice before answering confidently:

"This is reasoning." This is the heaviness of a top-level "poop shoveler"!

……

"What company? 'Perpetual motion machine'?" Peiman was stunned. Was she surrounded by perpetual motion machines? She had run into employees of this company on the steam train before, and now she could run into the company's dedicated lawyer when she rented a house and took on a commission on the same street? This "unlucky" company name... Could there be a wealthy boss behind it?

"That's right," Jurgen Cooper said with a rare smile as he looked at his grandmother's improved mental state after she found Brody. "I was a senior solicitor before, and my future goal is to be a barrister, but the Perpetual Motion Company is also a good choice...

"Salary is one thing, but the company's promise of top-notch medical care and four fully covered trips to the south a year are the reasons for my decision... My grandma has sacrificed too much for me, and I want her to stay as healthy as possible..."

Shit! How many times a year? Peiman's eyes immediately turned red. Four times? Are you kidding? How can this company survive?

"You are such a family-oriented gentleman..." Leonard saw Peiman stunned. He was already used to the same scene, so he quickly took over the conversation and said sincerely.

Leonard himself had never even seen his parents, let alone his grandmother. A strange emotion welled up in his heart... Well, it was a good thing that the old man didn't suffer with him...

Pales, who reads the newspaper and eats melons every day, likes this.

"I am impressed by your detective skills," Jurgen said, handing over the 5-sol note with both hands.

"It's reassuring to have professionals like you move into the same street. I may need to trouble you again in the future if something happens."

"It's no trouble. It's our honor to meet such an excellent lawyer like you. Maybe we will bother you later..." Leonard also took the money with both hands, appearing very polite.

"What a pair of great guys, aren't they?" Mrs. Doris came up to Peiman, holding the black cat, and started a conversation.

"Do you usually cook at home? Or is it Mr. Holmes? Oh, I don't mean anything else by saying this. I just want to say that if you don't have time to cook dinner in the future, you can come to my house for a meal if you don't mind... It can be seen that Brody likes you very much~"

"Yeah~ I like cats too!" Peiman stopped being in a daze and reached out to scratch the black cat's chin, which resulted in a purring response.

"You're so good, Brodie. Well, Mrs. Doris, I actually like cooking as well. I know a lot about Intis cuisine... I'll definitely come and bother you when I'm free!"

"Good!" The old lady smiled very happily.

……

After returning to No. 15 Minsk Street, Peiman stroked his chin and said:

"Leonard, do you think that the Perpetual Motion Company is so rich that it would need a special detective?"

"Ah?" Leonard was stunned for a moment.

"I can understand lawyers, but why do you think a legitimate company would need a detective..."

"You don't understand this!" Peiman said:

"Our great Kingdom of Loen still needs privateer pirates! Maybe the company just needs our help to investigate a rival company? Well, investigate their scandals or something..."

Leonard hesitated for a moment and said:

"Let's wait a couple of days and see how effective our advertising is... We can't waste the advertising money! If there are really no commissions coming in the next few days... we'll give it a try."

"Okay, you've thought it through," Pei Man said a few nice words, then found a pen and paper and said as she wrote:

"Hehe, we solved another big case this morning. Let me polish it and submit it to the newspaper to earn back our advertising fees!"

"Find a cat..." Leonard didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He leaned over to take a closer look and saw a title clearly listed on the paper:
"A study of cat hair."

(End of this chapter)