Chapter 49 Chapter 49 The Rich Family Banquet Murder Case (Middle Part…
"Director." Yuyin nodded in greeting.
Faced with the director's polite inquiry, Yuyin naturally would not give him face, not to mention that the information sent by the director at this time was indeed a timely rain for her.
Munakata Reiji smiled and said, "No need to be so polite. You don't need to call me by my position during special times."
"Then..." Yuyin said with some discomfort, "Mr. Munakata?"
Except for the first time they met on the plane, she never called the head of the department that again.
Dechang Shizuka had already begun to think seriously. "Do you suspect that the psychic disguised himself and infiltrated the banquet?"
"That's right," Munakata Reiji pushed up his glasses. "After Maruyama Shoichi escaped from Yokohama, the Special Ability Division pursued him several times and confirmed that he had entered the Tokyo area. Tokyo is a metropolis with a population of over 10 million, and the public couldn't be alerted to this incident, which caused the pursuit to come to a standstill. So they contacted us, Scepter4, hoping to work together to apprehend him."
Yuyin: "How did you determine that Maruyama Shoichi would appear at the Matsudaira family banquet, or did you capture his energy reaction near the banquet hall?"
"That's just one of the reasons," Munakata Reiji said frankly. "After investigating Maruyama Shoichi's relationships, there's only one person left in Tokyo who could help him."
"who?"
Reiji Munakata looked back at the center of the banquet. The people surrounding Matsudaira Yasuyo had dispersed a little, and he could clearly see his three children accompanying him.
The director's words and what Sonoko and Atobe had said earlier flashed through Yuyin's mind one after another, and she suddenly realized who the director was referring to.
"Is it Matsudaira Ryoichirō? Maruyama Noboru was released from prison a year or two ago. Was he the one who took the blame for Matsudaira Ryoichirō?"
Reiji Munakata looked at her with a gratified look. There was no shortage of talented people in Scepter 4, but most of them were known for their martial arts skills. The only three who could think independently were Awashima, Fushimi, and Saionji.
"Maruyama Shoichi was born in a Yokohama welfare home. He met Matsudaira Ryoichiro during college. He was in the car that crashed ten years ago and later turned himself in, claiming he was the one who hit the person. Because he pleaded guilty, and thanks to the lawyer Matsudaira hired to defend him, he was ultimately sentenced to eight years in prison. He was released two years ago."
Reiji Munakata told the information that Scepter4 had investigated and then apologized.
"I'm sorry, the joint operation to capture Maruyama Shoichi only began in the past two days. After capturing his energy reaction today, we began targeting the Matsudaira family banquet. We only got the guest list shortly before the banquet began, and only then did we realize that you, Tamane, and Mr. Toba would be in attendance. It's my fault for not notifying you in time."
Yuyin shook her head and said, "It's okay."
Given the director's busy schedule, he might not even personally inquire about a small arrest operation list, so it is understandable that he would miss the information that they were present.
"Tamaon's name is not on the list we provided to the Special Ability Agent Department." Reiji Munakata and Shizuji Deba looked at each other and understood each other tacitly.
Yuyin breathed a sigh of relief and then turned to the real business: "It seems that for this operation, we just need to keep a close eye on Matsudaira Ryoichiro?"
In order to end this crisis of being exposed, she either had to arrest Maruyama Shoichi himself at the banquet, or wait until the banquet was over smoothly and the other party did not show up at all, so that she could be truly at ease.
Munakata Reiji replied, "There are so many people at the banquet, so it's a great opportunity to get close. If we miss this opportunity, the surveillance of Matsudaira Ryoichiro will only become more and more strict. Maruyama Shoichi should understand this very well."
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When Keigo Atobe came back, he saw Saionji Kyon looking very worried.
"What's wrong? Are things not going well?"
He asked with concern at first, then he remembered something and looked around nervously, "Isn't that kind of thing going to happen again? Give me some advice first so I can prepare myself mentally."
It's no wonder he's acting this way now; it's just that he's been experiencing a lot of bad luck lately. To focus on preparing for the national competition, Atobe Keigo is considering hiring a professional team to provide him with protection.
It was rare to see Atobe looking so worried, and Yuyin couldn't help but laugh: "Don't look for it. Don't say there are no monsters or cursed spirits in the hall. Even if there are, you can't see them without the racket in your hand."
When Atobe saw her smile, the corners of his mouth also curled up: "Finally you smile, frowning doesn't suit you."
Yuyin touched her brow and asked, "Was it that obvious?"
Atobe thought for a moment and said, "Of course, you always look so relaxed in school, as if you have no worries at all. I don't know how many people who study hard and strive for success would be jealous of you. If you weren't lucky enough to be in the same class as me, your behavior would definitely make others jealous."
Under Hyotei's control, school bullying rarely occurs, but Atobe cannot guarantee that it will never happen if he doesn't see it. The image that Tamane had previously created was that of a lonely nerd who was good for nothing except studying. Atobe knew very well that this kind of image would easily become the target of school bullying.
Of course, after knowing the true identity of Saionji Tamion, Atobe had to say that those people were actually lucky. Fortunately, they did not attack Tamion, otherwise they would definitely be taught a lesson. But this did not prevent him from getting some advantage in the verbal battle.
Yuyin quickly realized: "In that case, shouldn't I thank you, Atobe?"
Atobe said proudly: "As long as you understand."
Yuyin blinked and said, "Yes, yes, I will always remember your kindness, Master Atobe."
Atobe blushed, turned away slightly, and coughed, "Didn't that gentleman with glasses come to see you? I just quietly told him you were here."
Tamane was standing in a hidden place, and Atobe even pointed out the location to Reisi Munakata.
Yuyin understood. She asked how the director had come so quickly. It turned out to be Atobe's guidance. "I've already talked to him. Thank you, Atobe."
"If you want to thank me..." Atobe paused, thinking of something, and finally said, "Don't call me Atobe-sama, or Atobe." As if not wanting Yuyin to misunderstand, Atobe said awkwardly, "I thought about it, I can't let you and Suzuki enjoy the same treatment."
Yuyin was ashamed. Since she couldn't downgrade Yuanzi, did she upgrade the level of her enjoyment?
She thought about it and finally said, "I'm afraid this won't work."
"Why?" This time, Ji Bei was really dissatisfied. Although he deliberately took this opportunity to test Yu Yin to change her words, where would he put his face if he was rejected so decisively?
Yuyin smiled and said, "Master Jingwu, you have no idea how popular you are in school. If I called your name in school, I guarantee that I would be torn to pieces by your fan club in the next second."
Support group?
Only then did Atobe realize that he had always taken the existence of those supporters for granted, so he had never thought about these backlashes. After Yuyin mentioned this, he really realized that changing his words would cause a lot of trouble, and Yuyin has always been low-key and is the person who is most afraid of trouble.
But is he the kind of person who would give up easily?
Absolutely not.
Atobe said firmly, "Then change your words in private, and continue as usual at school."
Seeing that he was serious, Yuyin stopped teasing him and said, "In this case, you can call me by my name in private."
Was Atobe's awkward behavior just a way of saying they were good friends now? Yuyin thought to herself that she had just exchanged names with Sonoko and Ran, and that her relationship with Atobe was indeed closer than Sonoko and Ran's, so it wasn't surprising that he was calling her by her first name.
Atobe coughed lightly.
"Yuyin."
Yuyin responded with a smile: "Jingwu."
*
Yasuyo Matsudaira gave a speech on the stage, welcoming all guests to his birthday party. His three children stood on the side of the stage, applauding their father's speech from time to time, and the audience also responded by clapping.
"Aren't you going over there?"
Yuyin clapped lightly to avoid looking too strange, while speaking quietly to Atobe next to her.
This kind of banquet is originally an occasion for the upper class to socialize. In order to help her conceal her whereabouts, letting Tebe hide in this remote corner is contrary to his habit of liking to show off.
"That's not necessary," Atobe said arrogantly, looking at the people in the center of the field. "Not to mention that I haven't taken over the group's business yet. Even if I did, those people would be the only ones trying to curry favor with me."
The four words "Atobe Keigo" are the essence of confidence. When it comes to the level of his family and the Suzuki family, the rules of the outside world can no longer restrain them; they are the ones who make the rules.
“Fortunately, the food and beverages here are good.”
Yuyin lamented that it was inconvenient to look down at her phone at a party because it would make her stand out from the crowd. She could only walk around in the corner, stopping to eat something. Fortunately, there was Atobe to chat with her, otherwise it would be too boring.
I hope that Maruyama Shoichi will be caught soon so that she can take the opportunity to escape.
"Yuyin~"
He happened to come to the nearby garden and saw her. He waved and came over with Xiaolan, followed by Conan.
Atobe snorted lightly, but for Yuyin's sake, he didn't say anything more.
"Hey, where's your handsome senior brother?"
When Sonoko saw that it was Atobe next to Tamane, she looked around and found Shizuka Ba.
Yuyin explained, "Brother met someone he knew and went out to socialize."
It is not easy to be the head of a family. It is necessary to deal with the rich and powerful.
"Ah, what a shame," Sonoko sighed. She wanted to take a few more glances at the classically handsome man, but her personality was such that frustration faded quickly. "Yuyin, will you come with us to the lounge? There are sofas to sit or lie down on. If there are four of us, we can even play poker to while away the time. It's better than just standing here."
Of course, the four people she refers to are herself, Xiaolan, Tamane and Conan, not including Atobe, thank you.
Yuyin asked, "Is there a lounge?"
Atobe replied, "There is indeed one in the lobby of this hotel. It's on the side of the lobby. There's a passage over there," he pointed in the direction, "but the Matsudaira family doesn't have any designated rooms for guests except for their own. Guests can only use them together."
This is also the reason why Tobe did not choose to go to the lounge. Between being squeezed in a hall with a group of people and being squeezed in a small room with a small group of strangers, he would rather choose the former, at least there is more space.
Sonoko snorted angrily, "I think his family did it on purpose. If they had designated private rooms, they would have allocated one for me and Atobe. But it doesn't matter. With so many of us, we can just occupy an empty room. Outsiders won't come in if we see them."
Yuyin thought about it and realized that there was still a lot of time before the end of the banquet, so Yuanzi's suggestion was indeed a good one.
"Then let's go together."
*
"Sorry, I won again."
Mao Lilan smiled shyly and showed the cards in her hand.
"Impossible." Atobe was stunned. He couldn't believe that he had failed to defeat the girl opposite him again.
Yuyin smiled and said, "Xiaolan is really lucky."
On the sofa, Conan, who was kicked off the card table by Atobe, held the orange juice cup and nodded. As for Xiaolan's luck, he couldn't figure out how to explain it scientifically.
"Hahaha," Sonoko laughed wildly, "Atobe, just admit defeat. You can't beat Xiaolan in playing cards~"
"Hmph," Atobe snorted, unconvinced, "Come again!"
Yuanzi made a face: "Come on, I'm afraid of you."
Really, were they only three years old when they were fighting, Conan thought speechlessly.
The four of them started shuffling the cards again when the doorbell rang.
"He must have called the waiter to deliver the food." Yuyin guessed.
Ran, who had the cards, wanted to open the door herself, but Sonoko urged her to play the cards, so she had to ask Conan, "Conan, please open the door for me."
"Yes, Sister Xiaolan!" Conan responded sweetly and ran towards the door.
When they opened the door, they saw a waiter pushing a food cart outside. The few people who had been playing cards and eating had already eaten up all the food prepared in the room.
“The dining car will just be parked there.”
Yuanzi looked at the cards in distress, and when he heard the waiter's question, he pointed casually at the empty space.
Conan was just about to close the lounge door when a terrified scream suddenly came from outside.
“Ah! Someone’s dead!”
With a whoosh, the place where Conan was standing disappeared immediately.
"Conan!"
Knowing his character well, Mao Lilan immediately stopped caring about the card game, apologized to everyone, and chased after him.
"Hey, Xiaolan..." Sonoko had no choice but to follow.
Yuyin and Atobe looked at each other, then followed forward to check the situation.
When she saw the woman standing there, who should be the one screaming, Yuyin was stunned for a moment, but quickly recognized that she was the woman who Conan had pointed out before, who was exchanging glances with Matsudaira Kojiro.
So... Yuyin looked at the room number. This was the Matsudaira family lounge that Sonoko and Atobe had pointed out earlier.
"Sister Xiaolan, please call the police."
Yuyin stepped into the room and just heard Conan's instructions to Maoli Ran.
The man in Matsudaira Ryoichirō's attire fell to the ground. A few steps away stood Matsudaira Kojirō, looking dazed. He kept muttering, "It wasn't me, it wasn't me... I just pushed Big Brother, I didn't expect it to... It wasn't me..."
He hugged his head and squatted down with an extremely conflicted expression.
"Mr. Matsudaira Kojiro," Conan turned his head after hearing his mumbling, staring at him in a serious tone, "You said he is your elder brother?"
"Yes, yes," Matsudaira Kojiro no longer had the energy to be surprised that the person questioning him was a little boy. He explained like a drowning man clinging to a lifeline, "It was my brother who ridiculed me first and pushed Eri down, so I fought back. I didn't want to, I really didn't expect..."
"But," Conan's expression changed visibly. He leaned over and touched the dead man's face again to confirm that he was not wearing a disguise mask. "He is not your elder brother, Ryoichiro Matsudaira."
"What?"
Not to mention that Matsudaira Kojiro showed an extremely shocked expression when he heard this, Yuyin took a few steps closer and saw the deceased's face clearly. It was indeed completely different from the Matsudaira Ryoichiro he had seen on the table before.
Her heart sank, and she realized that she was in trouble this time.
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