"I'm sorry, Cangmu-kun, I shouldn't doubt you. I just don't believe in coincidences, but now it seems that this time is really a perfect coincidence. It seems that God is helping your friend."

Shuichi Mori apologized solemnly and seriously.

Bai Chuan smiled and said,

"It's okay, Officer Maori, your suspicion is understandable. So, can you let my friend go?"

"I will write him a letter of recommendation for the police force. He is indeed a rare network talent. After the conversation, I will let him go."

The corner of Bai Chuan's mouth twitched slightly, but Officer Maori was still thinking about the future of the police force as always.

After hanging up the call with Shuichi Mori, the class bell rang in time.

Teacher Yuko walked into the classroom holding the lesson plan. Today she was wearing a white OL uniform with black stockings and her hair pulled up. She was still full of charm.

She glanced at all her classmates, her eyes finally resting on Bai Chuan, and then she showed a satisfied smile.

"Teacher Yuko seems to be in a particularly good mood today."

"Yeah, we didn't even ask us to get up and memorize the text today."

"Is there any difference between today and yesterday?"

"Is it because Kuraki-kun came to class?"

"No, you mean Kuraki-kun and Yuko-sensei?"

The students discussed in low voices.

Bai Chuan vaguely heard that they were spreading rumors, but due to his mature psychological age, Bai Chuan did not intend to argue with these brats.

After school, the four-person team from the detective agency assembled and went to Yanomimi's house to visit her.

No. 56, Xinbao Street, a three-story small bungalow.

This section of the block is basically full of similar bungalow buildings.

Bai Chuan saw a familiar figure. Although he only met her once, the girl's social status was still fresh in his memory.

The girl's fluffy hair has become soft, but still has a faint straw yellow color. The gray T-shirt on her body that has not been cleaned for many years has been replaced by a clean sailor uniform. Her little face like a tabby cat looks unexpectedly delicate after being washed. , is a girl of average to above average appearance.

She is the girl who was found with Taro before, and she appears here unexpectedly. Is she the neighbor sister that Yanomi mentioned?

She hid behind a cherry blossom tree outside the house and looked carefully at... Qianyuki Mei.

The girl's eyes have been locked on Qianyuki Mei, which is not difficult to understand. After all, Qianyuki Mei is very beautiful, and even a girl can't help but look at her more.

Unfortunately, today's six identification techniques have been used. If you continue to use them, you will have to rely on coffee to refresh yourself. Baichuan does not want to suffer from coffee dependence, so he decides to use the identification technique rationally.

Moreover, he is not the kind of voyeur who uses his identification skills to identify strangers when he sees them.

If it was not related to the case or personal interests were involved, he would not take the initiative to use identification techniques.

He just observed the girl for a few seconds, and then followed his friends into Yanomi's house.

Yanomi Mei was lying on the hospital bed with a thermometer in her mouth and her cheeks were as red as a ripe apple.

When she saw Bai Chuan, she immediately sat up from the bed excitedly.

"Shirakawa-chan, why are you here? Are you here to visit me? In fact, I don't have a big problem. Mom insists that I rest at home."

"President, your head is about to smoke. Are you sure there is nothing wrong?"

Furuhashi Daisuke said worriedly.

"Ah, what smoke in the head, nonsense!"

Yanomi touched her hot cheek. Although it was very hot, it was not so exaggerated that it was smoking.

"Why did you suddenly catch a cold and have a fever?"

Shima Ryota asked in confusion.

"Um, because I was playing splashing water with my sister next door last night. She poured a basin of cold water on me. She clearly said she wanted to use a water gun. She was really foul. I bet that basin of water must have been frozen in the refrigerator. Damn it. , she really did anything to win me, I will never play splashing games with her again next time."

Yanomi complained.

"Have you taken medicine?"

Bai Chuan asked.

Yanomi nodded, "Eat, it's boring to stay at home when you're sick, but it's okay, you all came to see me."

Chiyuki Mei sat next to Yanomi, took out the thermometer from her mouth, looked at it, and her beautiful brows instantly wrinkled.

"Xinmei-chan, otherwise we should go to the hospital."

"Huh? But I think I'm in good condition."

Yanomi moved closer in surprise and saw the thermometer showing 40 degrees. She rolled her eyes and fainted.

Shirakawa shook his head, he really wanted to complain about Yanomi.

"Is the president dead?"

Furuhashi Daisuke asked.

Shima Ryota nodded, "So we can choose a new president."

"I suggest that I take up the post, as I am the most senior."

Furukashi Daisuke recommended himself.

Shirakawa sweatdropped on his forehead, feeling like he was witnessing the capsize of plastic friendship.

Yanomi opened her left eye slightly and pointed at Daisuke Furuhashi, "Damn it! I'm not dead yet!"

In the end, Yanomi was sent to the hospital, with Yanomi's mother taking care of her. After the members of the detective agency expressed their condolences, they went home.

It was only 4:[-] pm when Shirakawa and Mei Chiyuki returned to the apartment.

Considering that Mrs. Suzume was still waiting for him at home, Shirakawa could only give up the opportunity to have dinner at Chiyuki Mei's house.

Before going home, Shirakawa went to 5003, Mrs. Ueio's house.

Previously, because Mijiang Takeshima had been following him, even though he wanted to go to his wife to confirm something, there was no chance.

During the subsequent encounter in the elevator, it was difficult for Shirakawa to speak because Masumi Ueoo and Mei Chiyuki were both present.

Baichuan took the elevator to the fifth floor and rang the doorbell.

The writer's wife, with short shoulder-length hair, slightly round face, sweet appearance and gentle temperament, opened the door.

Her facial features are very ordinary, but the combination gives people a just right sense of beauty.

There was an indescribable sadness in her eyes, like lilacs with sorrow.

Today she was wearing a thin blue sweater with a bateau collar and a khaki long skirt, which covered her slender legs but exposed her deep collarbones. She was just like the dress Bai Chuan wore when he first saw her. Somewhat dazed.

It was like going back to that day and seeing her trembling slightly because there was a murderer hidden in the sofa.

Her performance was so seamless, like a born actor.

"Kuragi-kun, you are here."

She said lightly, showing a gentle smile.

Bai Chuan put on his slippers, walked into 5003, and sat in a familiar position.

The afternoon sun still carries the summer temperature, illuminating the tiny particles of dust in the house.

Miko Ueio made a cup of hand-ground coffee for Shirakawa and gently pushed it in front of him.

"Have you encountered any confusion?"

"If I remember correctly, Room 1 on the first floor is the property in my wife's name, right?"

Shirakawa's hands touched the delicate coffee cup, stroking its texture, and his eyes met Ueio Miko's eyes.

"Why do you ask that all of a sudden?"

Miko Ueio looked at Shirakawa with a smile.

"I saw the exact same coffee cup at Mr. Fujino Heiji's house on the first floor."

Shirakawa looked at Ueio Miko intently, trying to find any flaw in her expression.

Uemio Miko said gently,

"A month ago, Mr. Fujino Heiji rented Room 1. Did he cause trouble to you?"

"Madam, why was room No. 1 not rented out before, but suddenly rented to Heiji Fujino? What is your relationship with him?"

"Just a friend. He recently went to Tokyo and had no place to live, so I rented the house to him."

Miko Ueio said with a calm expression, as if she was recounting a trivial matter.

"that's it?"

Shirakawa looked at Ueio Miko suspiciously.

Ueio Miko held her chin with one hand, seeming to be reminiscing about something.

"A year ago, I met Mr. Fujino when I went to a book club out of town. He started to pursue me, but I rejected him. After that, we occasionally sent emails, so there should be no problem with what we said as ordinary friends. Oh, Kuraki-kun."

Shirakawa's temples were pounding, and he felt that this matter was far from being as light as Mrs. Ueio said.

Fujino Heiji is a psychopathic killer who likes to torture and kill women.

After Mrs. Ueio rejected him, not only did he not take action against Mrs. Ueio, he also rented Mrs. Ueio's house, and the two of them still got along like ordinary friends?

How is this possible?

Something must have happened in this.

Fujino Heiji had already awakened the psychopathic gene when his mother was killed when he was a child. This cannot be due to the influence of Mrs. Uio.

So, is there any necessary connection between the meeting between the two a year ago and his appearance here now?

What role did Mrs. Ueio play in this?

"Madam, do you know Tsuboi Kazuki?"

When Shirakawa said the name "Tsuboi Kazuki", Ueio Miko's expression froze for a second or two, and there was obviously a brief stagnation.

Immediately, she restored her gentle smile and shook her head,

"I don't know him, Cangmu-kun, who is he?"

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