Who would have thought that a few months ago I was still in the Internet factory 996 I suddenly lost my job, and after several months of resume, I didn't even receive a communication call, and the few replies on several job apps almost without exception said that my age did not match, I was really angry and funny to see these so-called feedback information, I just turned 40 years old! I'm not an antique, I'm a professional with a lot of experience and skills, why can't I get a fair chance? Does this society only value young faces and fresh education? Is my efforts and dedication worth so many years? I am really unwilling, I don't want to be eliminated just like that, I don't want to give up just like that, I want to prove my worth, I want to find a job that allows me to develop my talents and potential, I want to make those who look down on me regret, I want to make my life full of hope and passion again!

After being a consumable for so many years, it's really a little unaccustomed to suddenly being idle! At 6:30 a.m., my biological clock woke me up on time and I couldn't sleep anymore, so I sat up and leaned on the bedside to read the news, looking at all kinds of complaints and ridicules in the community about this year's big layoffs, flexible employment, and the blessings of the former horse father, while fantasizing about the daughter I never had, I couldn't help but start giggling.

As an IT dog, I used to be busy with work, I didn't have time to have children, I always wanted to save more, and when I was ready to have a happy life for my baby when I was financially free, my wife finally couldn't bear the days when my work was more important to me than my wife (and possible future children) a few years ago, so she gave me a solid blessing: divorced me. When I divorced, I divided the family property equally, the house belonged to her, I got the corresponding amount of money, and according to the Beijing purchase restriction policy, I couldn't buy another house soon, and even if I was eligible, I only had enough for the down payment, so I rented and lived in Jiange Uncle's house here in Beiqi.

Liu Jiange is my landlord, almost the same age as my father (so when I first moved in, I called him Uncle Liu and later called him Uncle Jiange), retired a few years ago, and my wife died in the early years, the only one After her daughter went to study in the United States, she started a family there. His house was empty, and it was a bit lonely to live alone, and it happened that I was looking for a house as a middle-aged frustrated social animal, so I moved into his house after being introduced by an agent. He rented out one of them to me and charged me only 3,000 yuan a month, saying he wasn't doing it for the money, but for someone to chat with, watch TV, and play mahjong. I think he is a very good old man, he is also very kind to me, he often cooks for me, tells me his revolutionary stories, introduces me to his old comrades-in-arms, recommends me his favorite books, gives me his life experience, gives me encouragement and support. I am grateful to him, I respect him, I consider him my relative, and I also consider his house my home.

Uncle Jiange is an old Beijinger, not tall, a little short, and a little fat, but in good spirits, and his eyes are always shrewd. He is very talkative, and before retiring, he worked in the criminal police team of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, and he was an old public security officer. After getting acquainted with him (in fact, it's easy for an amiable person like him to get acquainted), I often joked to him: "How did a fat person like you get into the criminal police team?" And he laughed and said, "Not all police officers are like hunting dogs running around all day, okay!" Then he pointed to his head and said, "To solve a case, what really matters depends on it." He said that he was an excellent investigator, good at analyzing clues, reasoning suspicions, interpreting psychology, he has participated in many major cases, and has solved many difficult and strange cases, his colleagues and superiors admire him, and his name also has a certain reputation in the criminal police community. He also showed me some of his certificates and certificates, as well as some of his case materials and reports, and after reading them, I had to admire his wisdom and ability, he is indeed a remarkable person. He said that after he retired, although he did not have the busyness and excitement of work, but he did not feel bored, he had many hobbies and interests, he liked to read books, watch movies, watch plays, watch exhibitions, he liked to play chess, cards, play mahjong, he liked travel, photography, food, he liked to make friends, chat, share, he said that his life is very fulfilling, very happy, very satisfied.

Yes, after living with him, I learned that he turned out to be a very famous criminal investigation expert, and it can be said that there is no case that he cannot solve. Even if he retires, he has not been idle, and there are always various people who come to consult him or ask him for help. In the past, I never quite understood why it was bad to have that time to rest and love? Now that I have been laid off for a few months and haven't found a job, I panicked all of a sudden, so I began to envy his retired life, and felt that the world was a little unfair: why can he still do so much when he retires, and I am only 40 as a former P9 I can't even find a job! I would sometimes complain to him, saying I couldn't find a job, that I had no future, that I had no value, that I had no hope. He always listened to me patiently, then comforted me, said I should not be discouraged, said I was still young, said I still had a chance, said I still had ability, said I still had potential, said I still had a future. He will also give me some advice, saying that I should learn more, think more, innovate more, try more, challenge more, be flexible, adapt more, change more, and make more progress.

Anyway, this morning I was eating breakfast with him at the dining table and chatting about his past experience of solving crimes and my troubles about not being able to find a job, telling him about my confusion about this society at an age when I was not confused, worrying about the decline in the population, losing a lot of jobs, encouraging more births, and social animal 996. He listened to me, smiled, and said, "You know what, your confusion is actually very common, many people have the same feelings, this is a problem of the times, a social problem, and a personal problem." If you want to solve this problem, you have to think, analyze, act, change, adapt, create, break through, and transcend from multiple angles. If you want to find a job, you have to find your strengths, your strengths, your values, your direction, your goals, your vision, your dreams, your mission, your responsibilities, your meaning, your happiness. If you want to have children, you have to find your partner, your love, your affection, your friendship, your trust, your support, your companionship, your care, your respect, your understanding, your tolerance, your appreciation, your liking, your love. If you want to live happily, you have to find your interests, your hobbies, your fun, your optimism, your positivity, your self-confidence, your self-esteem, your self-love, your freedom, your self, your freedom, your freedom, your nature, your self. "

"Young man," said Uncle Jiange (although I am 40 years old, he always likes to call me young man), "although I am old and not very up-to-date, there is something that will not change: 4 0." At that time a few years ago, it was said that the basic contradiction in our country has changed from a class contradiction to a contradiction between the people's growing material and cultural needs and backward productive forces, but now what? Look at the problem with the perspective of development! As he said this, he was carefully peeling a tea egg. After he peeled it, he handed me one and said, "You can taste it, I made it myself, using tea leaves that I grew myself, very fragrant." "

I took the tea egg and took a bite, it was indeed very fragrant and tender, I praised it and said, "You are such a versatile person, you can do anything." He smiled and said, "It's nothing, I just like to try new things, learn new skills, have new fun, so that life can be interesting, motivated, passionate, and happy." "

"But... "I just wanted to say something, Liu Jiange's mobile phone "Didi" rang a few times.

Although it is more than60 years old, Uncle Jiange's mobile phone is still very slippery, and e-mail has become a common tool for his daily communication.

Although at first he just picked up his mobile phone and looked at it casually, but looking at it, Liu Jiange's expression gradually became serious.

Originally purely out of curiosity, after all, the two big men were relatively speechless for several minutes and quite embarrassed, so I asked, "Did something happen?" Look at how serious you look. "

Uncle Jiange didn't answer me, as if saying to himself, "Interesting." Interesting. "

Now I'm even more curious.

Uncle Jiange put down his phone and pondered for a minute or two.

"Haven't you just had nothing to do lately?" Do you want to come with me for a walk out of town and just take a break? "

"Yes, no problem, as long as it doesn't cost a lot of money." I don't know when I'll get a job again, but although I know some computer knowledge, it seems that these have become dragon slaying skills now.

"Don't worry, I think you'll get some money! As he spoke, Uncle Jiange unlocked his phone and handed it to me.

I took it and looked at it.

This is an email, which should be what you just received.

"Hello Mr. Liu Jiange!

I'm sorry to take the liberty of bothering you, because I really need the help of a great detective. I found you through many referrals and inquiries, and all the feedback said that you are an excellent criminal investigation expert, with excellent insight and judgment, and very meticulous and cautious.

Obviously, I suspect that my life may be threatened, but I don't know where the threat is coming from, but since this is only my personal concern so far, I have no way to turn to the police for the time being, but can only ask you to help me in a personal way.

I'm sure I'm in a big deal because of some secrets I have, but I can't explain things very clearly in the email, so I kindly ask you to come to my house in Wenzhou at the right time, thank you very much. I will pay you well for your hard work, and I hope you will not hesitate to enlighten.

If you are willing to come here, please reply to the email to inform me of the specific itinerary, and I will arrange for my driver to pick you up at the airport.

As of now, I don't know what is going on, and if necessary, I may need to trouble you to go to Shanxi.

Once again, the situation is very urgent, and I would appreciate it if you could drop all the other realizations at hand and devote yourself to handling my commission, and all the costs will be determined by you, and I will pay the full amount.

My address is: Lijia Manor, No. 45, Qianxi Road, Yongjia County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province

Li Shilan

Please come as soon as possible at your convenience! "

"Li Shilan? The name sounds strange. I handed the phone back to Uncle Jiange and asked casually.

"A little coal boss, from Shanxi. Uncle Jiange said simply.

I pulled out my phone and did a quick search.

"Wow, it's really not simple, he has several coal mines and is worth hundreds of millions." I said with a hungry eye, "But you want to see him with such an email?" "

"Well, I'm a little curious. Uncle Jiange's eyes flickered.

"Then you go, you're okay anyway. "I said helplessly, although I don't quite understand why a retired police officer is interested in this kind of thing, but since he has this idea, I can't stop it."

Father Jiange was silent for a while, his brows furrowed, as if he was weighing something. Finally, he made up his mind and looked up at the wall clock, his tone firm.

"This matter is not simple, I will personally check it out, leave early tomorrow morning, fly to Hangzhou first, and then drive." You hurry up and book tickets, let's quickly pack our things, you go with me, okay? "

"But..."

"Don't be, don't worry about finding a job, but you see, you've been looking for a job for almost half a year, and you haven't received a call, in your line, your Internet industry, although I don't want to complain about anything, but your industry is not healthy, very unhealthy." "

"Okay, I'll go with you. But what's the mystery behind this email? Why do you feel compelled to go? "

"How do you feel after reading this email?" Uncle Jiange stared at me with sharp eyes.

"I can't say well, and the tone of the letter seems humble in my own experience at work. Usually even our work emails are not written like this. "

"And?"

"The body of the email was in a very formal tone, but after a few lines of space after the signature, a few words were suddenly added, and it was very colloquial, and it felt as if it was written and felt that the importance of inviting you was not strong enough, so I added it again. "

"You're right in your analysis. Li Shilan is a coal boss, he has long been accustomed to being high, pointing fingers at others, and it is very unusual for him to ask others for help in such a tone. Uncle Jiange looked at me kindly, nodded and said with a solemn expression: "So I think he must have encountered something that he couldn't solve by himself." At least for the time being, it was not suitable for the police to intervene in the big trouble, so I had to put down my body and ask for help. But what kind of big trouble is this? I'm curious about this, aren't you curious? "

When he said this, it really aroused my interest: "As a big local tycoon with a net worth of more than 100 million, what can he not solve?" Even if something happens, can't you pay at most a few people to put a sack on someone? Then Shen He can also do it, crushed corpses can also be, it really can't work, it's no problem to beat up fat. "

Listening to what I said, Uncle Jiange couldn't help laughing: "Young man, in your cognition, are rich people solving problems so simple and rude?" "

"Isn't that right? "

"What age is this, capitalists also want to face, okay." The current capitalists will not do this anymore, they really want to solve whom, they will stink him with the controlled media, and sentence him with the controlled court. "

"Yes, that's how Nanshan Pizza Hut came, and what kind of blessings are there, but these are the practices of Internet bigwigs, will the local tycoons in the traditional industry also do this?" "

"How else? Don't you know that many Internet companies are invested by Shanxi coal bosses? In fact, their noses can be sensitive, as long as they can make money, they don't care whether to mine coal or Bitcoin! Uncle Jiange looked at me with interest.

"Uncle Jiange, you really know a lot! Even Bitcoin knows! "

"You know, criminal psychology is an important part of criminal investigation, and without it, it is difficult to uncover the true face and motives of the perpetrator. Uncle Jiange took a piece of meat with chopsticks and put it in his mouth, "I have done criminal investigation work for so many years, I have seen all kinds of cases, and some people's psychopathic degree is simply unimaginable." If you do not understand their psychological characteristics, you cannot find their flaws and patterns. "

"So how did you learn criminal psychology?" I asked curiously, remembering the criminal psychoanalysts in those TV series, who were always able to deduce the character, habits, and even next move of the perpetrator with some subtle clues.

"I am self-taught and practical. Uncle Jiange smiled, "I have read a lot of books on criminal psychology and participated in some training and lectures, but the most important thing is to constantly observe, analyze, summarize, and improve my judgment and insight in actual cases." "

"Wow, you're amazing, I think criminal psychology is hard and mysterious. "I said with admiration, remembering the American drama that shot more than a dozen seasons and hundreds of episodes, in which the criminal psychoanalysts are always able to solve some tricky cases in some wonderful ways.

"Criminal psychology is not something inscrutable, it's just a tool to help us better understand human behavior. Uncle Jiange shook his head, "Although the technical means of criminal investigation are becoming more and more developed now, if you can't think clearly about the motive for the crime and can't do targeted investigation, then you can only find a needle in a haystack aimlessly, and where you hit it." "

"Do you have any recommended books that allow me to study criminal psychology as well?" I asked enthusiastically, thinking that maybe I could become a master of solving cases too. "Yes, have you seen a series of novels, called "Detective Poirot", in which the protagonist is a master of criminal psychology, who can deduce the identity of the perpetrator, the motive, and even the next move through some subtle clues. He pointed to his head again, "He always said that solving cases often depends on these 'little gray cells'." "

"Ah, I know, I've seen the movie version, it's good. I was pleasantly surprised, "Is that the detective in the antler hat, the cape, and the magnifying glass?" Uncle Jiange smiled, "The movie version is indeed very exciting, but I prefer the original book, which has more details and thoughts, allowing you to follow him to solve puzzles together." Moreover, I'm not talking about Sherlock Holmes, I'm talking about Poirot. "

"So do you have an original book? Can I borrow it to see? I asked eagerly, thinking that maybe I could learn something from it and learn some of the skills of criminal psychology.

"Of course there is, I have a complete set of "Detective Poirot" at home, if you are interested, I can bring it to you." Uncle Jiange said generously, "However, you have to finish breakfast first, then pack your bags, make preparations, and we will leave tomorrow morning." "

"Okay, okay, thank you, Uncle Jiange." I said yes excitedly, eating breakfast while imagining the wonderful stories I was about to read.