Detective Bennet [Comprehensive novel]

Sneak into a certain club and investigate whether the client's son has an abnormal relationship.

This kind of case that doesn't sound very challenging, unless Sherlock is bored, [-]% of the time he probably doesn't want to take it.

However, the current situation is somewhat different.

Sherlock looked at Kelsey seriously, "There is an opportunity to pretend to leave France."

Now that Mrs. Bobby has proposed a plan to sneak into Italy as a couple, maybe she can be asked to help forge the exit certificate.

Those who forge two people are forgery, and those who forge four people are also forgery, so they can take Dantès and Father Faria and leave.

Kelsey received a hint from Sherlock, and asked Mrs. Bobby bluntly, "Does the O club also accept same-sex lovers? In that case, there is no need for men to dress up as women?"

"Oh! Of course not!"

Mrs. Bobby shook her head again and again, "There is a difference between not being tolerated by the world. A prostitute being the wife of a nobleman and falling in love with two men are two completely different kinds of tolerance."

Mrs. Bobby looked at Kelsey and Sherlock, and suddenly realized that these two gentlemen were probably unwilling to wear women's clothing.Instead of arguing over who wears women's clothes, it is better to simply challenge the more taboo homosexuality, which will save time and effort.

"You two, please don't have such dangerous thoughts. You have the courage to pretend, but the club must not accept it."

Mrs. Bobby also said truthfully: "No matter how weird sexual fetishes are between opposite sexes, as long as they are consensual, it does not violate the law. However, if the club dares to provide a place for same-sex lovers to communicate, once the news is leaked, it will be banned. The founder If you and the participants are directly arrested and imprisoned, there is a high possibility of beheading or indefinite imprisonment."

Hearing this, Sherlock and Kelsey did not change their expressions, which was expected.

"Okay, I understand."

Sherlock only analyzed in an objective tone, "There is not much news out of the O Club, even if it has never shown that it accepts homosexuals, but what if its male members enter in women's clothing? Since it is an investigation, it cannot be ruled out by default. If you are infatuated with a man, maybe the old Mrs. Claire should be prepared."

What can Mrs. Poppy say?

She also knows that everything is possible, but the worst outcome is the last thing she wants, and the same is true of old Mrs. Clare.

"Back to Club O. There's limited information about it, it's probably based in Italy, but it's also advertised in Paris. It's an intimate club, not always active."

Mrs. Bobby took out a piece of information, with a newspaper on top.She pointed to the long advertisement in the gap.

The title is bolded: "Are you looking forward to a romantic relationship?" 』

The whole article is sensational and has excellent literary talent.

In a nutshell, if you want to meet strangers outside the scope of your daily life, you can join Qiyuan Club.For the price of a book, you can find your favorite pen pal.

Yes.

Just pen pals.

Pay a certain amount of money to buy a dating book, on which some people's self-introductions and essays are posted, with mailing addresses attached.People can choose interested objects to communicate with.

If this issue is not to your liking, you can continue to purchase the next issue.

Or pay more money and send your preferences and friend seeking needs to Qiyuan Club, and your friend seeking notice will be published in the new dating record.

Sherlock read this issue of dating records, a total of 78 people, most of them are middle-class men in terms of writing and words.

However, the directory itself does not indicate the name, gender and age.

The title page states the purpose of the publication, which is to facilitate people to find like-minded friends.The subtext is mainly about seeking friends, not marriage.

Most people want to meet friends with the same interests and hobbies.

For example, discuss the techniques and fun of fishing, share the natural history of animals and plants in various places, or exchange the similarities and differences of the same subjects in different schools.

From newspaper advertisements to paid dating records, only a small row at the bottom is reserved for "O Club".

O Club is a branch of Qiyuan Society, providing a place for those who have different emotional preferences from the world.

Club activities are held four times a year in Italy, in January, April, July, and October.In addition, two people must be a pair to apply for membership, and pass the test to become a member.

If you are interested, please go to No. 7 Rue Mondat, Paris for details.

"Judging from these materials alone, Qiyuanshe has no abnormal behavior."

Sherlock handed the dating book to Kelsey, "As advertised, it provides a platform for people to meet friends who may be difficult to meet through ordinary channels."

Kelsey flipped through it, which is a bit like the prototype of a social platform for later generations.

In fact, long before the emergence of social networking, many newspapers and magazines published similar pen pal exchange information.Two or more people communicate by writing letters, some even separated by different countries.

As for the risk of such pen pal exchanges?

It exposes the range of personal resident addresses, which is bound to be risky.

However, before the advent of the Internet age, people who posted information on Qiyuan Dating Book did not fully realize the danger of personal information exposure.

The main reason is that the current transportation in various countries is not convenient enough.

Even if these people can communicate from time to time, until the day when the communication is terminated, the two parties will not travel across mountains and rivers to meet each other.

As far as the facts are concerned, in this era, the actions of Qiyuanshe have nothing to do with danger and fear in the eyes of the public.

Mrs. Bobby didn't think there was a problem either, "No. 7 Monda Street is an umbrella shop called "Qiyuan".I inquired and it was opened a year ago.If you look at the No. 24 of Dating Records, which is issued once a month, it means that the first issue is likely to be released two years ago. "

Qiyuan Club was probably founded two years ago and opened a reception point in Paris a year ago.

Dating Record is not marked by the publishing house, it is a self-printed publication.According to the submission address, its office is in Venice, Italy.

As for whether there is any news about the Qiyuan Society in London?

Sherlock and Kelsey looked at each other and shook their heads.The two of them have read most of the British newspapers, but they haven't seen the advertisement of Qiyuanshe yet.

"Having said that, have you two agreed to take over this investigation?"

Mrs. Poppy has laid out all she knows.In her opinion, Qiyuan Club is also a normal profit-making organization, and the situation of its O Club is unknown.

Having said that, Kelsey simply stated the previous situation directly:

"Coincidentally, I was contacted by two French friends just before Christmas. They wanted to do an immersion survey in an attempt to analyze a particular kink. Is it a disease, or is it just a matter of preference for some people. Hope I can provide a clue or two about it, but I didn't know about it before."

Mrs. Poppy smiled, "That's just right, your two friends can also go to Club O together."

"It is indeed a good opportunity, and they originally planned to act as a couple during the research process, and they can find the state of researching special emotional preferences at any time."

Kelsey looked like a professional academic discussion: "I think this proposal is very meaningful. If you want to sneak into the O club, you should start pretending from Paris, and you can find a feeling on the way. Otherwise, wait for Venice. If you change your clothes again, if you are not proficient in your business status, it will be easy to see through.”

That's where the problem lies.

"After accepting the old Mrs. Creel's entrustment, it is necessary to apply for a fake identity passport. It is more difficult to operate these in France recently."

Sherlock mentioned the recent strict border inspections in France, "In this way, Mr. Bennet and I will go back to London to apply for our documents. Mr. Bennet's French friends can't pretend to be British, and we have to wait... "

Mrs. Bobby directly made a pause gesture, and opened another file bag on the table.

"Don't wait. I have long thought that the investigation must be carried out under a disguised identity. After the old Mrs. Krell entrusted this matter to me, I was ready."

They are five stamped blank certificates, which can be used only after filling in the name and personal appearance information.

"A trivial matter, not worth mentioning."

Mrs. Bobby showed a standard smile, "By the way, I have gone to the "Qi Yuan" umbrella shop to inquire about the general steps to join the O Club.First, to obtain registration qualifications in Paris, a couple must be present at the same time, pass a questionnaire, and pay another membership fee. "

Mrs. Bobby asked the store manager why there were the first two conditions, "The store manager said that this can ensure that most of the members are real couples, so as to ensure that the members of the O club are friendly and communicate. Go inside and hunt for beauty."

Sherlock and Kelsey nodded slightly. It seemed that the organizers of Club O had considered both pros and cons.

"Actually, I even asked why I opened the service point as an umbrella shop."

Mrs. Bobby repeated the owner's answer, "On a rainy day, two people who have never met each other under the same umbrella may have a lifetime relationship. This kind of saying seems to come from a famous oriental novel. The above is all I have. Question asked. Gentlemen, what else can I do for you?"

"Your pre-arrangement was perfect."

Sherlock praised Mrs. Poppy, then looked at Kelsey, asking if he was involved?

"Leave the rest of the investigation to us."

Kelsey said so, and sincerely praised, "Madam, if you wish, you will definitely become a brilliant detective."

Mrs. Bobby is not humble either, "Assuming that I am 25 or six years younger, about the same age as you, and the same gender as you, I would also like to challenge this profession.

It's a pity that with my current physical strength, I can only be a noble lady who tastes exquisite food, drinks afternoon tea, and goes shopping.For something exciting I read adventure novels and pretend I'm the main character. "

Sherlock: Mrs. Bobby is indeed a friend of my mother, and she has a very good attitude.

After having lunch together, the three talked about some trivial commissions.

For example, the investigation fee, such as going to see the old Mrs. Krell after arriving in Italy, maybe you can find some relevant clues from the old house of Krell.

It is generally agreed that Sherlock and Kelsey will say goodbye to Mrs. Bobby.

The two of them returned to the hotel with the materials first, and went to No. 7 Munda Street tomorrow to obtain the preliminary qualifications to join the O Club.

At the moment, there is one crucial thing that has not been discussed.

——Pretending to be a couple, who will play the female role?

"Paris is such a magical place."

Sherlock sighed as he walked into the hotel, "It was here last time, we changed into women's clothes. This time, Jerry, you have another chance to show off your talents."

What talent?

This summer, Paris, the hotel.

The two put on women's clothes to investigate the case. Sherlock lamented that Kelsey's overly perfect disguise can switch between men and women freely, and his face can be male or female without any sense of disobedience.

Kelsey replied, 'Something is talent, Tom, you can't envy it. '

Thinking of the past, Kelsey never expected that she would be tricked today, and she still asked calmly on the surface:

"Why did I show off my talent? Tom, you know that your women's clothing skills are not perfect, so you should seize the opportunity to practice more to become a detective without shortcomings. What do you think?"

"I think? I think what you said is right. There are some things that hard work can't make up for."

Sherlock stopped and looked directly at Kelsey: "You acted with talent, let us perfectly interpret a couple who are in love and have eccentricities in private. Isn't this setting good?"

Kelsey shook her head with a smile, "Who stipulates that couples must look matching? The O Club was originally set up for heterogeneous people."

Having said that, Kelsey glanced up and down at Sherlock.

Wouldn't the cunning Tom have long known that the condition for entering the O club is a couple of a man and a woman, so he intentionally dug a hole here and waited for her to jump in?

That suspicious look!

Sherlock immediately guessed what Kelsey was thinking, and Jerry's paranoia struck again.But he didn't, at least he really didn't dig a hole on purpose this time!

The two looked at each other.

One did not say that he suspected that the other party was digging a hole, and the other did not explain that he was innocent today.

For a moment, the eyes of the two were fighting fiercely, but their mouths were tacitly silent.

It's a long story.From what kind of hole was dug, why it was identified as a hole, how many times the hole was dug, etc., there are too many things to debate.

"Stop, don't compare anyone's eyes bigger now."

Kelsey didn't want to change outfits, and was willing to take a step back and truce. "I haven't finished my words just now."

Kelsey said, "The O Club was originally set up for heterogeneous people, so a young and handsome gentleman and an older tough-looking lady will not arouse the suspicion of the O Club.

Even though the world thinks that the two are not compatible, they actually love each other.My setup would work too, wouldn't it? "

Indeed, this setup also works.

Sherlock nodded slowly, but did not go directly to the next topic.

Instead, he stepped forward, and was very close to Kelsey, only two fingers left, but his tone was polite: "They are very affectionate, so how do we act? Dear Jerry, have you thought about the script?"