Urban Soldier Young Master

Chapter 1029 - 1028: Murder Case

Curiosity aside, regarding the second and third questions, Chu Ge couldn't really verify anything for the time being. After all, he had several people with him; he couldn't just leave Qin Ruojing and the others behind to quietly follow Watanabe Shinji. He would just have to wait for another opportunity to try later.Anyway, his first attempt at hypnosis was already a success, and with Watanabe Shinji out of the way, there was no rush. It was like playing a game: once you understand the basic controls, skipping the detailed walkthrough can make the experience much more enjoyable.

Chu Ge didn't say much about Watanabe Shinji, and the women around him didn't ask much either. The Qin sisters were mindful of Qiao Jia and Xie Simin, who were outsiders. Though these two girls cared about the situation, they were self-aware enough to hold their curiosity back.

But... the feeling of wanting to ask but being unable to was truly exasperating.

The reason they cared so much about this matter, and harbored such animosity towards Watanabe Shinji, was because shortly after they arrived in Japan, they had been approached by him. Under circumstances that were half coaxed, half deceived, and half threatened, they were made to shoot a video. It was the greatest humiliation of their lives.

Even though this matter had passed long ago, they couldn't forget it, nor could they forget Watanabe Shinji's face. When they realized that Watanabe Shinji seemed to have forgotten them, their anger only intensified.

After leaving Kotoku-In, Chu Ge and his companions went to the Enoshima Aquarium. Before they went far, his mental connection with Watanabe Shinji started to blur, and later, it gradually broke off completely.

Chu Ge felt a bit of regret over this, but it was something he had anticipated.

Moreover, this seemed to indirectly indicate that if he could cultivate this technique to a higher level, then after hypnotizing someone, the mental connection could last longer and be maintained over greater distances.

By the time Chu Ge and the others left the aquarium, it was already evening.

Chu Ge told Qiao Jia and Xie Simin that he had a dinner appointment with a friend that night, so the two girls took their leave. They agreed to get in touch by phone regarding whether they would need their guidance again the next day.

With the two girls gone, Qin Ruoying couldn't hold back any longer and asked Chu Ge again what he had said to Watanabe Shinji. Chu Ge came up with a reasonable excuse and glossed over the matter with a serious demeanor.

Although the Qin sisters were still skeptical of the new excuse Chu Ge concocted, they couldn't do much since he wouldn't say anything more.

Qin Ruojing could only hope that Chu Ge wouldn't get into any more troublesome situations behind their backs. Qin Ruoying, on the other hand, had a slightly different perspective, being somewhat concerned yet a bit eager to join in on any thrilling, exciting situations.

Chu Ge drove the rental car, neither fast nor slow, towards Su Yuanzhou's small inn. As he approached, he suddenly saw several police cars parked in front of the inn.

Seeing this scene, Chu Ge's heart stirred. Could it be that Watanabe Shinji really made a move on their Qinghong Association's boss, and the police suspected Su Yuanzhou's involvement, therefore came up with some excuse to investigate?

Chu Ge thought it was very likely. After all, even if the local police put on a good front, they surely had some understanding of what happened last night.

Sitting in the back, Qin Ruoying furrowed her brows slightly at the sight of the police cars. "Brother-in-law, does it look like Boss Su is in some kind of trouble?"

Chu Ge shook his head, "Probably not, maybe the police just want to ask him some more questions about last night."

Also in the backseat, Qin Ruojing furrowed her brows and spoke, "Let's not go over just yet. Let's wait and see the situation. After all, you were the one who hit the people last night. Even if you're not worried about seeing the police, I'm concerned about Xiaoying giving something away."

Hearing her sister say this, Qin Ruoying gave Qin Ruojing a helpless glance, "Sis, why aren't you worried about exposing yourself? You never miss a chance to take a jab at me, do you?"

"Who told you to always be so troublesome? Tell me, between the two of us, who has caused more trouble since childhood?"

"The past is the past, the present is the present. Why do you always harp on people's little mistakes? It's really boring!"

Qin Ruoying mumbled in frustration and fell silent because, on this matter, she really couldn't deny it.

Chu Ge parked the car a little distance from the inn, watching the situation from afar. He wasn't worried about Su Yuanzhou at all; not only was it likely that Su Yuanzhou hadn't done anything, but even if he had, thanks to that incredible hypnosis technique, there was no way the police investigating could obtain anything valuable or what they were hoping for.

A few minutes later, several police officers exited the inn, exchanged a few words with Su Yuanzhou, who had come out to see them off, and then got into their police cars and left.

With the police gone, Chu Ge moved the rental car forward, then got out with the Qin sisters.

Upon entering the small hotel, Chu Ge immediately saw Su Yuanzhou sitting back at the little bar, propping his arm on the table and pinching his chin with one hand, seemingly pondering something.

"Boss Su, I just saw police cars at the entrance. Did the police come again to ask about last night?"

Upon hearing Chu Ge's voice, Su Yuanzhou snapped back to reality and replied, "That's partly it, but they also asked if I noticed anything suspicious among the guests. There's been a murder not far from here, and they asked me to keep an eye out and contact the police the moment I see anything suspicious."

Su Yuanzhou's demeanor and tone seemed normal, but Chu Ge sensed a bit of intrigue. Could it be that Watanabe Shinji actually succeeded? Did he manage to eliminate the head of the Qinghong Association?

If that's the case... after a person undergoes hypnosis, even if the mental connection between them breaks, the hypnotized will continue to act according to the instructions left by the hypnotist until the goal is reached?

Chu Ge speculated in his heart and continued to ask, "A murder? Who was killed?"

"The deceased was the president of the Qinghong Association, and the killer is said to be... someone named Watanabe Shinji."

Upon hearing this from Su Yuanzhou, both Qin Ruojing and Qin Ruoying's faces changed simultaneously. Qin Ruoying instinctively muttered, "Watanabe Shinji? Brother-in-law, isn't that just what we..."

Before Qin Ruoying could finish, she felt a kick and immediately realized she had made a slip of the tongue. Regardless of Su Yuanzhou being a fellow Hua Country citizen, he was still an outsider.

Letting an outsider know they had recently interacted with a killer was certainly not a wise move.

Unfortunately, even though Qin Ruojing reacted swiftly, Qin Ruoying had blurted out half of her sentence, and every word she spoke reached Su Yuanzhou's ears clearly.

Realizing this, Qin Ruoying quickly tried to cover up her words.

"Isn't that the guy we just talked about? Hmph, yesterday he was hitting on Su Xiao's sister, and today he went on to kill someone. He's really no good. Right, Boss Su, what exactly is this Qinghong Association you mentioned?"

Even though Qin Ruoying's amendment sounded smooth, the pause in the middle and her slight change in expression made it hard for Su Yuanzhou not to pay attention.

Su Yuanzhou hesitated, casting a suspicious glance at Chu Ge, but considering the Qin Family sisters were present, he chose to tuck his doubts away for the moment and shed some light on the Qinghong Association following Qin Ruoying's lead.

After exchanging a few words with individual thoughts in mind, Chu Ge proposed to treat Su Yuanzhou to a meal, as it had been planned since noon.

Plus, Chu Ge and his group were leaving Kamakura in the coming days. The chance encounter with Su Yuanzhou and acquiring the cultivation technique from him was a significant stroke of fate, and it made sense for them to extend a dinner invitation.

Su Yuanzhou didn't refuse, leaving a staff member to watch the store, inviting his nephew Su Haidong and niece Su Xiao, and headed out with Chu Ge and companions to a cozy, reasonably priced restaurant.

Thanks to the Hua Country company at the table, the meal was lively with rounds of drinks, everyone consumed quite a bit. Still, although Chu Ge appeared cheerful on the surface, there was some discomfort beneath, as he sensed Su Yuanzhou seeking an opportunity for a private conversation.

As for what they might discuss... the topic clearly involved Watanabe Shinji due to Qin Ruoying's accidental remark.

Chu Ge wrestled with the dilemma and finally chose to grant Su Yuanzhou the chance, as the latter had signaled several times. Ignoring him completely wouldn't sit well.

With no other choice, Chu Ge left the private dining room under the guise of using the restroom, and as expected, Su Yuanzhou followed shortly after.

Ensuring the restroom was empty except for themselves, Su Yuanzhou wasted no time in getting straight to the point, asking, "Brother Chu, what did the young lady beside you mean by her initial words at my place?"

Chu Ge scratched his head, feeling somewhat helpless, and replied, "Before Watanabe Shinji went to commit the murder, we saw him at the entrance of Kotoku-In, where he was accompanied by two people, seemingly planning to pray."

At times the truth is optional to reveal, but sometimes it's inevitable, like now.

Should Chu Ge attempt to dismiss Su Yuanzhou with Qin Ruoying's subsequent lie, it would clearly be an insult to Su Yuanzhou's intelligence.