Chapter 678 The Passing of Time 43

"So what? It's just an act. Sacrificing a few insignificant people perfectly conceals his identity. I would do the same if I were in his shoes."

Kawasaki, seeing that he was determined to investigate, didn't bother to say anything more. "Fine, investigate if you want, but don't use torture without solid evidence."

Once Xiaotian received permission, he immediately put his legs together and shouted "Hi!"

Kawasaki, feeling a headache, just wanted to groan.

After he left, Kawasaki instructed Luo Siyuan to keep his mouth shut.

Luo Siyuan rubbed his forehead. "Yes, yes, Kawasaki-kun. But, do you also suspect Juncheng?"

"How can this be considered a doubt? Even within our headquarters, we frequently conduct self-examinations and self-corrections."

Oda-kun is a stubborn person. If he doesn't agree this time, he will find a way to cause trouble. It's better to agree so that he will have some reservations.

After leaving the military police headquarters, Luo Siyuan sat in the car and thought it over and over again. In the end, he still didn't tell his brother. Although he felt a little guilty, the reaction of knowing and not knowing was different. What if Xiao Tian found out and thought that the two of them were in cahoots?

...

Qiu Juncheng has been quite busy these past few days. A few days ago, a body was found at the Six Nations Hotel. The victim was a foreign journalist. The investigation has yielded no leads, and he's really worried about it.

When foreigners are involved, it becomes a major diplomatic issue, especially since the perpetrator was a journalist from the United States. If the culprit cannot be found, there will be a lot of trouble.

I was looking at the autopsy report when Major Oda arrived.

"Qiu Sang, it's been a long time. I came here today specifically to see you."

A million questions flashed through Qiu Juncheng's mind. This person wasn't alone; there was a hint of ill intent in their arrival. "Mr. Xiaotian, is there something you need?"

"Mr. Qiu, come with me. There's a case that needs your cooperation."

Qiu Juncheng leaned back in his chair: "How do you want to cooperate? Have any questions for me? Ask me here, and I'll answer them to the best of my ability."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Qiu, this won't do. Come with me to headquarters."

Qiu Juncheng's face turned cold. "Major Oda, are you trying to interrogate me?"

"The higher-ups mean there are still some issues with the Guan Sanqing case, and you'd better explain it properly."

"What do they mean? Then let them inform me!"

Major Oda: "Don't push your luck! Without orders from above, would I dare to investigate a precinct chief on my own? Arrest him and take him away!"

Seeing that the other party was really about to arrest him, Qiu Juncheng stood up. "No need, I'll go myself! Major Oda, you'd better follow orders!"

What happened? Where is there a flaw in Guan Sanqing's case?

Why would the higher-ups suddenly investigate me?

Matsui has been behaving himself lately, which means his subordinates have agreed to take him down.

Yes, Kawasaki Itto!

Thinking of Kawasaki Itō, he finally realized where he had gone wrong.

It's a ghost!

He Rui's death still left a hidden danger, namely the tank that suddenly disappeared!

The medicines at the army hospital were definitely taken by Ghost, but he pinned the blame on Guan Sanqing, which is why that damned Major Oda suspected him.

But what is Kawasaki Itō thinking? They are currently selling supplies together. Isn't he afraid of being investigated?

That makes sense, though. Recently, grain prices have been soaring due to the severe drought in the south. The Japanese army has to go to the countryside to buy grain, so there are no supplies left for them to sell on the black market. Their cooperation is no longer reliable, so they can be abandoned.

(Kawasaki Itō: I didn't, I didn't, don't talk nonsense! I was just annoyed by that lunatic Oda!)

He's not afraid of being investigated; he's afraid his family will find out and cause trouble!

It wasn't Madam, but Aunt Wang.

He trusted his wife's intelligence; if not her intelligence, he trusted her abilities. With her mysterious and unpredictable skills, as long as she didn't brazenly storm the headquarters to rescue him, they would be fine.

But Aunt Wang is different. She worries about him too much and is prone to losing her mind. Xiao Tian will definitely send people to keep an eye on everyone in the family. If she foolishly sends a telegram to contact her hometown, then everything will be over!

Soon, Qiu Juncheng was taken to the interrogation room at the headquarters.

Believe it or not, this is actually his first time here.

The lady rescued so many comrades from here before, and he's probably going to be the first prisoner held here since that incident.

I wonder if his wife will also come here to find him and bring him food and drink.

Once led to the interrogation chair, Qiu Juncheng relaxed and leaned back, looking at Xiao Tian with a detached gaze.

"Tell me, Qiu-san, what's your relationship with the ghost?"

"What do you think my relationship is with ghosts?"

Xiao Tian said sternly, "Please answer seriously!"

Qiu Juncheng retorted without backing down: "You're asking me what my relationship is with ghosts, so you mean we're related? Then I need to know what you think our relationship is, right?"

"I'm the one asking you a question!" Xiao Tian slammed his fist on the table in anger. Was he trying to give him a tongue twister?

Qiu Juncheng was amused by his words. "Has Xiao Tian never interrogated anyone before? You're not very skilled! If you say I have a relationship with him, then produce evidence of that relationship." Like a marriage certificate or something.

"But you didn't produce any evidence, and you just asked me what relationship I have with another person."

So I need to know what you think our relationship is? Otherwise, how would I know what our relationship is?

No, nobody knows whether a ghost is human, or what kind of human it is. Trying to get information out of me won't work.

Xiaotian speaks fluent Chinese, but his nonsensical explanation of relationships really gave him a headache.

"Qiu Juncheng!"

"Why are you yelling?! Just because you're loud doesn't mean you're right!"

"you……"

"What do you mean, 'you'?!"

"Now I'm asking you to prove you have nothing to do with ghosts, not for you to ask me what your relationship is!"

Qiu Juncheng looked down on Xiao Tian even more. He couldn't even figure out such a simple question, yet he wanted to interrogate him. It was simply absurd.

"Doesn't Major Oda need to prove first that he has no connection with the ghost?"

Major Oda slammed his fist on the table in anger, "Of course I have nothing to do with ghosts!"

Qiu Juncheng looked at Xiaotian with disdain, "When Xiaotian was investigating the case before, you refused to release the person even though they had an alibi. I was wondering why you didn't. I thought you had a grudge against them. Turns out you're just not very useful. Tsk tsk!"

Major Oda was truly angry this time. He could tolerate being criticized for other things, but he couldn't stand being called useless!

He was already angry that Kawasaki-kun would rather use a Chinese person than give him important responsibilities, which is why he was eager to prove himself and wanted to get rid of Qiu Juncheng.

Now he was told he was useless by someone he looked down on, and he was so angry that he wanted to shoot the person in front of him!

"What evidence is there? The pharmacy at the army hospital was clearly stolen by Ghost, yet you pinned the crime on Guan Sanqing. Doesn't that prove you're connected to Ghost?"