Chapter 8
System: [Do you want to approve this time?]
[It has to pass; I'm counting on Han Chuan police to raise my suspicion level.]
Unemployed vagrant Hanchuan Shenliu walks on the street. Even with his "shady dealings" aura, passersby might suspect he's not a good person, but they'll just have their doubts and try to avoid him, not wanting to get involved.
The suspicions are sporadic and not very persistent.
However, if Hanchuan Shenliu were to enter the police headquarters, any police officer with a modicum of responsibility would definitely pay more attention to him and be suspicious of him constantly.
When an ordinary person sees that Han Chuan Shenliu is actually a policeman, their reaction will be much more serious than if they thought he was an unemployed bum. Wouldn't that raise a lot of suspicion?
Usakabe Saiki's plan was perfect; all that was missing was passing the interview.
He was full of confidence, while Kenji Hagiwara was so worried he was going bald, racking his brains to figure out how to make the instructors not look at Shinryu Hatsukawa with prejudice.
Actually, it's one thing if someone just doesn't look like a good person; there are plenty of menacing-looking police officers, and many of them are put to good use by being assigned to the Criminal Investigation Department's Fourth Investigation Division (Organized Crime Countermeasures Division), infiltrating gangs as undercover agents or something.
The problem is that although Han Chuan Shenliu is clearly very handsome, it is his overall aura that makes the police's DNA stir, which is very troublesome, because many police officers trust their intuition very much. If they feel that you are suspicious at first glance, they will continue to suspect you.
What should we do?!
Amidst Kenji Hagiwara's anguish, they arrived at their destination, ordered their food, and then had to chat again.
This time, Kenji Hagiwara didn't try to "find some lighthearted topics" or anything like that. Instead, he went straight to the point and started discussing exam-related issues with Saiki Usui.
After asking about his written test scores, Kenji Hagiwara felt both relieved and distressed.
The good thing is that my test score was really good, more than enough to get into the Metropolitan Police Department's police academy. The bad thing is that I didn't pass even with such a good score, which shows that the instructors' prejudices during the interview were really deep.
"So the problem really lies in the interview," Matsuda Jinpei added, frowning. "What did they ask?"
Maintaining his composed demeanor, Usakawa Shinryu said expressionlessly, "First, they asked me why I wanted to be a policeman."
Kenji Hagiwara: "Yeah, that's what you usually ask."
But while others might just be following procedure, the interviewer for Hanchuan Shinryu was genuinely eager to understand the reasons behind it...
Matsuda Jinpei was also curious about this: "So, what was your answer?"
After entering the police academy, they asked their classmates, whom they had become familiar with, about this kind of question, and they summarized some common answers.
For example, reasons include: "Because I think being a police officer is cool," "Because the job is stable," "Because my family members are all police officers," "Because I want to better help everyone," and "Because I was once helped by the police, so I aspire to be one."
Less common reasons include "because there's a case I want to investigate" or "because I think the current police force is not up to par, and I want to purify the ranks."
Kenji Hagiwara and Jinpei Matsuda pondered the matter, but none of the known reasons seemed to fit with Shinryu Samakawa. Now that they finally had a chance to ask him clearly, they stared intently at each other, waiting for the answer.
The young man with short, dark blue hair sitting opposite them lowered his unsettling dark red eyes and answered indifferently.
"Because some people said I would eventually turn to crime, I wanted to prove them wrong."
Matsuda Jinpei: "…………"
Hagihara Kenji: "…………"
Neither of them could find their own voice for a while.
It's so heavy, so incredibly heavy!
I never would have guessed that the reason why Hanchuan Shenli wanted to become a policeman was because of this!
Although they would occasionally have vague doubts about Han Chuan Shenliu, they both knew they couldn't jump to conclusions, especially since he was a good person who had performed acts of bravery.
Knowing that someone not only doubted Han Chuan Shenliu but also said such outrageous things, the two of them couldn't help but feel angry.
That person who spoke is so irresponsible!
Even if Hanukawa Shinryu's temperament is indeed a bit..., is it really necessary to use such prophetic language to make a definitive judgment about his future?!
Kenji Hagiwara, who had been smiling, could no longer laugh. He asked with a serious expression, "Who is this person who said that to you? When did they tell you that?"
“A friend of an elder, when I was about seven or eight years old.”
Kenji Hagiwara's anger intensified.
In other words, when Hanchuan Shenliu was still a child, someone said such hurtful things to a child... Didn't they know what serious impact this would have on a child's physical and mental health?
Han Chuan Shenliu is already of college age, yet he still remembers this incident, which shows how much he is bothered by it. Perhaps he has been living in the shadow of those words, which is why he has become the way he is now!
"He's just a friend of your elders, not anyone to you. He said something casually and won't take responsibility for you, so don't worry about it too much."
Kenji Hagiwara suppressed his emotions, forced a smile, and gently reassured her, "Do your family know about this? Have they said anything?"
Parents in normal families would be angry to hear someone say such things about their child. A more attentive parent would try to comfort the child. But judging from Han Chuan Shenliu's reaction, it's hard to say whether the parents took it seriously.
"…………"
The system waited two seconds, then noticed that Usakabe Saiki, who had been performing exceptionally well, seemed to be daydreaming. It quickly urged, "[Answer quickly! Have you forgotten that Hanakawa Shinryu's character is an orphan?]"
Bo Yezaki then came to his senses, but the reason for his silence was readily available and did not need to be explained: "I am an orphan, and the headmaster will not care about such things."
This time, it was Kenji Hagiwara and Jinpei Matsuda's turn to remain silent.
They've been silent countless times today, feeling like there's no point in serving dinner tonight; they're too sick to eat!
So they're orphans?! Did they say anything offensive beforehand?!
An orphan, because of something someone said when he was a child, vows to become a policeman. What an inspiring story! The more I am moved by Han Chuan Shenliu, the more I feel that the person who said that back then went too far.
If it were a normal person, they would probably have already aroused others' protective instincts by now, entering a "group favorite" phase.
But here is Usaku Saiki, who is shrouded in a "black curtain halo".
After feeling sorry for Shinryu Sugawa for a moment, Matsuda Jinpei suddenly thought of a question.
...Orphans seem to be the easiest to fake identities and the easiest to control. Many gangs raise orphans and then select promising individuals to put into the police force...
No, this is Hagi's savior, how could he think of him like that?
But the bomber himself wasn't that dangerous; his lethality came entirely from the bombs he had planted. What if someone was using this opportunity to curry favor with the police?
No, if that's the case, they should choose someone who seems more approachable. Anyone with a brain wouldn't choose Hanchuan Shenliu.
But what if it goes against the grain...?
In just a few seconds, Matsuda Jinpei's mind had already been fighting back and forth several times.
He couldn't help but look at Kenji Hagiwara, wondering if Hagiwara was aware of the problem.
Matsuda Jinpei didn't see it, but the system and Usui Saiki saw it clearly.
Suspicion surrounding these two individuals is flooding social media.
The system burst into tears of joy: [So many doubt points! Thin Leaf, we've made it!!!]
[Basic procedure.] Usakata Saiki remained calm. [I already said, it's the "behind-the-scenes halo." As long as you choose the right direction, you can easily raise suspicion points. You didn't need to be in such a hurry before.]
The system was displeased: [Why am I in a hurry? You've been slacking off in the Middle East the whole time. If you wait until the newbie protection period is over and you need points to exchange for lifespan, and then find you don't have enough suspicion points, you're doomed!]
When Bo Yezaki went to the Middle East, he didn't even consider using any means to sabotage the organization or arouse its suspicion. He was just like a mascot, going to visit his old friend, Yalijiu.
When those Middle Eastern friends saw Bo Yezhai, they all nodded repeatedly: "It's exactly what your dad said!"
Bo Yezaki was secretly thinking that there was no such person as an adopted son, so how could there be someone who looked exactly the same? It must be the influence of the identity setting when the undercover system was set up.
To build trust, the undercover system really went to great lengths to create a backstory, and it's likely that Han Chuan Shenliu will thrive in the organization with this identity.
Unfortunately, what he needs to increase now is his suspicion level.
Usoppai told his Middle Eastern friends that he didn't plan to stay in the Middle East and wanted to go to Japan to live a normal life. He said that they could only contact him by phone or email if they had any problems, and his Middle Eastern friends had no objections.
“Your dad sent you to Japan because he wanted you to live a normal life. Live well with your dad’s wishes in mind, and call me if you have any problems.”
Then the smuggling line quickly resumed operation.
The only challenge seems to be finding an opportunity to meet up with my friends in the war-torn Middle East.
This left Bo Yezaki completely bewildered. How was his background set up by the undercover system? Was this adoptive father, who was supposed to be his cheat code, the real game-changer? His adoptive father was like some kind of overpowered protagonist...
Unfortunately, the undercover system was left too early and is still under maintenance. The existing information on the adoptive father is dry and doesn't reveal much. We can only wait until the undercover system fixes its bugs before asking him.
In short, because Usoppō Saiki never intended to generate any suspicion in the Middle East, for several months the suspicion level was barely any, with the organization's head in the Middle East questioning his ability to handle the situation and raising doubts about the aid projects. After that, there was no more revenue!
The bank card Gin gave him, however, was far more suspicious than the money he earned in the Middle East because he had received his salary midway through the year.
Unfortunately, money can't be exchanged for suspicion points. If Bo Yezaki wants to continue living, no amount of money will help.
The organization originally wanted to let Usaku Saiki stay in the Middle East for a few more months, but the newbie protection period was only six months. With the time running out, Usaku Saiki would really die if he didn't start working soon. So Usaku Saiki ignored the organization's arrangements and returned to Japan ahead of schedule.
But he remained unhurried, as if only the system was in a hurry.
"I already told you, the organization needs to raise the tolerance threshold first before I can raise the suspicion level..." Bo Yezaki said casually. "After all, my acting skills are pretty bad, so I always have to be careful when working in the organization."
Basically, his true nature was exposed—expressionless, devoid of emotion or skill, relying entirely on the "halo of behind-the-scenes manipulation."
System: [If your acting isn't good enough, the script will make up for it! That script you just wrote about when you were a kid, where someone said you were suited for a crime, was pretty good. How did you come up with that idea?]
Bo Yezaki chuckled to himself.
【Of course, it's because someone told me that.】
system:【……? ! ? ! ? ! 】
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The department responsible for matters related to organized crime was originally the Fourth Section of the Criminal Investigation Department, but was later separated to become the Organized Crime Countermeasures Department. (This is a fictional setting and hasn't been officially assigned yet.)
The distillery was part of an international criminal organization, so the police got involved too.
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