Chapter 130
Yusaku Kudo is busy rushing to finish his manuscript, Saiki Usaba wants to go on vacation, but Kenji Hagiwara and Jinpei Matsuda are not in the mood for that.
Usakabe went to his room to change clothes and pack his things for the beach trip. The two of them huddled together, discussing and packing as they went.
"Shouldn't you tell me the truth now?" Matsuda Jinpei opened his backpack and filled it with water. "What's going on with Hanchuan? Wuliangqi making bombs... Do you know anything about that level of technology?"
Kenji Hagiwara sighed: "Do you think he'll let me know?"
Matsuda Jinpei thought about it and couldn't refute it.
"He wouldn't even let me see the production process, and told me to leave, saying he was afraid I was in danger..."
Kenji Hagiwara had been holding back his anger: "If that expert hadn't barged in, I wouldn't have known he made the bomb this way... Hah, making a bomb without any limits is indeed dangerous, but he's not afraid of putting himself in danger!"
Seeing the usually gentle and considerate Kenji Hagiwara so angry, Matsuda Jinpei quickly patted him on the shoulder: "He probably really doesn't think it's dangerous. It was the same when he was defusing the bomb. He insisted on defusing it in the other person's palm. Wasn't he afraid that the other person's hand might shake and he would cut the wrong wire..."
As he spoke, Matsuda Jinpei also got angry: "What's wrong with this Kankawa guy?!"
The two of them vented their emotions for a while before calming down.
"Should we just ask directly later?" Matsuda Jinpei asked.
Seeing that Hanchuan Shenliu violated regulations and knew that Queyi had gone out, he probably didn't want to be found out. Now, if asked, I don't know if he would answer.
Kenji Hagiwara sighed, "I'll go ask him and see how he tries to brush me off."
Matsuda Jinpei: "..."
Judging from Kenji Hagiwara's attitude, Jinpei Matsuda was certain that the two of them were indeed hiding something from him. However, Kenji Hagiwara felt that it wasn't a big deal and there was no need to talk about it, so he decided to pretend that he hadn't discovered anything.
If possible, I would still like to give him a heads-up, instead of scaring him like this!
After a brief discussion, Kenji Hagiwara went back to his room to pack his things, and then the group set off for the beach.
It was getting late, but it wasn't raining and the sun hadn't set yet, so taking a walk on the beach was fine. They only had a few days of vacation left, and the case had already dragged them down for two days, so even though the sun had already set, they still had to go out for a walk.
The sea breeze was refreshing, and the coastline was long—Usui no longer wanted to let the "shadow of the scandal" ruin her vacation, so she specifically chose a less crowded place.
After taking a walk for a while, Matsuda Jinpei consciously went into the sea, giving Hagiwara Kenji and Usui Saiki space to have a heart-to-heart talk.
Kenji Hagiwara then asked, "What are you thinking?"
"What?"
"Illegal operation." Kenji Hagiwara turned to look at his friend. There was nothing wrong with asking about the formula; he could always find out if he wanted to. Besides, Fukami Ryu had joined an illegal organization. What he really wanted to ask was that reckless operation, "Does she think she has nine lives? What if she makes a mistake?"
Usaku Saiki wanted to say that there would be no mistake, but then she thought that Hagiwara Kenji would definitely not accept such a reason.
So he pondered for a moment and then told the truth in a little more detail: "...I won't make any mistakes, I have a great feel for the game."
Kenji Hagiwara instinctively wanted to make a sarcastic remark.
You're so good at it that you don't need to bring scales when you go grocery shopping, but making bombs by feel? Are you afraid of dying fast enough?!
However, having witnessed too many outrageous things through Bo Yezaki, he swallowed his rant, pondered for a few seconds, bent down, picked up a small pebble from the beach, and placed it in the other person's hand: "How heavy is this pebble?"
“2.37g,” Bo Yezaki immediately reported.
Hagihara Kenji: "..."
Accurate to two decimal places!? You're not making this up, are you!?
He put the small stone into his pocket with some skepticism, planning to find a chance to measure it when he got back: "Even so, you told me before that this was your first time making explosives... It's not like you don't know how to use measuring instruments, why didn't you use them? What were you thinking, doing something so reckless on your first try?"
Usoya Saiki continued to answer sincerely: "I'm too lazy to use it. I know what you're worried about, but if I can live, I will definitely choose to live. I have no tendency to self-destruct."
Hagihara Kenji: "…………"
It's good that you don't have self-destructive tendencies, but your answer was just too infuriating!
What do you mean by "too lazy to use"?!
The system is getting impatient: [Why are you explaining so clearly! Just let him suspect you're self-destructing!]
No, this is a friend, and I'm a sincere person.
System: [...I'm almost forgetting what the word "sincerity" means.]
Kenji Hagiwara maintained his smile, grinding his back teeth: "Aren't you afraid that something might go wrong?"
"Don't worry, I cherish my life now," Bo Yezhai said. "If you think I'm courting death, that's just your imagination."
Hagihara Kenji: "…………"
As soon as Matsuda Jinpei looked up, he saw Hagiwara Kenji charging aggressively towards the sea.
Hmm... it seems the talks didn't go very well.
Matsuda Jinpei thought for a moment, then went over himself: "Kankawa, I have a question for you."
"What?"
Matsuda Jinpei asked earnestly, "Will you always stand on our side?"
He had a vague feeling that Sugawa Shinryu's bomb disposal skills were probably not taught by Hagiwara Kenji, and now he could even make bombs. It felt like all of his skills were dangerous, unlike what a normal orphan should know.
Ultimately, Han Chuan Shenliu's file, being that of an orphan from a remote area, was inherently easy to forge.
They might have connections with organizations that the police shouldn't have close ties with—ideally, a gangster group, which isn't too dangerous; worse, the yakuza, which at least appears to be a legal organization and doesn't involve the dirty work they do, so cutting off contact is still manageable; the worst are completely illegal organizations that can't even be registered in Japan, where yakuza are legal.
Hagi definitely knows more than him and would even help cover it up... This shows that Hagi is willing to trust Han Chuan.
What about him?
Will he believe it?
Matsuda Jinpei rationally organized his thoughts.
He believed his eyes.
Many people are intimidated by Shinryu Hakkawa's terrifying aura and dangerous temperament, and assume that Shinryu Hakkawa is inherently cold and ruthless, but this is not the case.
Some people worry that being misunderstood and ostracized by the world might lead to a series of negative consequences such as cynicism and revenge against society, but according to Matsuda Jinpei's observation, there is no need to worry at all.
This guy enjoys being misunderstood and will even deliberately say strange things; he has a rather nasty personality.
However, in stark contrast to his intimidating aura, this malice actually leans more towards a rather childish mischievous mentality.
Despite being only a year younger than them according to the records, he seemed several years younger, quite childish. Matsuda Jinpei found it hard to imagine him actually doing anything bad.
Some people in Hanchuan Shenliu's position might have given up and actually joined the underworld, but Hanchuan Shenliu didn't. He naturally accepted that he was easily misunderstood, and with the mindset of a creator, he insisted on staying around these people who were prone to overthinking. He was happy to see others both surprised and afraid.
If he were to actually join the underworld, Hanchuan Shenliu might find it boring.
He doesn't change himself or others, but while others are still suffering because of him, Han Chuan Shenliu remains unaffected. That's already a victory, something most people can't learn.
Matsuda Jinpei also took into account Hagiwara Kenji's defense of Samikawa Shinryu, and decided to temporarily trust Samikawa Shinryu as well.
He didn't ask where those skills were learned; with Hanchuan Shenliu's abilities, he could definitely find someone to teach him if he wanted to. He also didn't ask why Hanchuan Shenliu didn't care about his life, afraid of angering himself to death. He just wanted a promise.
As long as Hanchuan Shenliu dares to make a promise, he dares to believe it—according to his observation, Hanchuan Shenliu is actually quite sincere to him and Hagi most of the time.
Upon hearing Matsuda Jinpei's question, Usaku Saiki paused for a moment.
So straightforward!
However, since it's a vacation, he really didn't want to waste time explaining things. Matsuda Jinpei's attitude of not asking too many questions and believing whatever you say was much more convenient.
Usoppō Saiki began to think.
System: [Do you really need to think about this? Isn't this a free point question?]
[Well, Matsuda is being so sincere, so of course I need to think carefully before I answer. I can't just fool him.]
system:【……】
—You need to think carefully before asking whether you want to be a good person, so there's definitely something wrong with you!
Matsuda Jinpei didn't get an immediate answer, which made him a little more relaxed, because it meant that the other party was indeed thinking about it seriously.
But if he takes too long to think, it won't work; it means he's struggling internally. He silently counts to three again...
Under Matsuda Jinpei's gaze, Kanakawa Shinryu answered.
"I assure you, at least for now, I'm still on your side. If I change my mind someday, I'll let you know."
Matsuda Jinpei's expression was one of utter disbelief: "...You actually changed your mind!"
I hope you're honest, but this is going too far!
"Because we're friends, I don't want to make promises I can't keep. It's better to be more careful."
As the sun slowly sank below the horizon, the warm orange light that shone on Hanchuan Shenliu was gradually swallowed by the darkness.
He tilted his head slightly, a strange emotion flashing in his dark red eyes.
"—I don't want to be disappointed in... either."
The sudden roar of the surging waves drowned out the murmur, and Matsuda Jinpei instinctively asked, "What?"
"It's nothing." Han Chuan Shenliu resumed his usual deceptively cold demeanor. "Don't worry for now, I'll be a good policeman."
Matsuda Jinpei: "…………"
No! Don't be complacent! What disappointed you so much that you quit being a police officer? Explain yourself! Are you even a police officer?! There are bad apples among the police, don't be so extreme!!!
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Extra chapter tonight
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Only those who see beyond appearances to the essence can become friends. (Thin Leaf is quite selective.)
One more chapter, and this dungeon will be finished.
P.S.: Han Chuan has two people considered friends, but the organization doesn't have any...
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Thin Leaf's sincerity... well, at least this chapter is believable, the others depend on the situation.
What I can spoil is that the system was terribly fooled.
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