Chapter 29 The No. 1 expert in the Beifan Institute
"Arima, I know your little thoughts."
Bo Jing placed his left hand on the table in front of him and tapped his index finger rhythmically on the table.
"Having Inotani and Tachibana jointly responsible for the case will allow Tachibana to learn case-handling skills from Inotani and gain experience in handling cases."
"Secondly, if they are lucky enough and the two of them successfully crack the case, then Tachibana's current political performance will be much more impressive, and the chance of passing the one and a half month 'elder assessment' will be greater."
Having said this, Bo Jing sighed softly.
"Arima, I know that your noble officer has always been someone who cares about his subordinates. I want to give my subordinates more opportunities to make meritorious deeds at this critical moment when the 'big boss examination' is about to take place."
“But in this kind of thing, we should also pay attention to doing things within our capabilities.”
"With Tachibana's current ability, can he take on such an important case?"
"I just said it, right? Regardless of whether the case can be solved in the end, our enforcement agency must at least show a serious attitude."
"Send Ju. If he makes a lot of trouble like before, how are we going to deal with the people who have received favors from Granny Ping and his wife?"
"Even if Inoya follows him to handle the case, I wouldn't trust the case to Tachibana!"
"You can consider sending Inoya to take charge of this case, but sending Tachibana is definitely not an option."
Bo Jing's tone was full of unmistakable timbre.
Arima pursed his lips and frowned slightly, as if he was thinking, organizing his words to start a debate with Susui.
There was a brief silence in the office room.
But soon—the silence was broken by a lazy, low male voice:
"Ah... I remembered... Nishino, who happens to be free at my side, is free right now."
The person who spoke was none other than Tojo, who was standing side by side with Arima and had been silent just now.
I heard Dongcheng yawning loudly first, then raising his hand to scratch his huge belly, and then continued unhurriedly:
"The case that Nishino was previously responsible for was successfully solved a few days ago."
"Now, he happens to have the time and energy to take charge of other cases."
"Oh? Nishino-kun, is he free now?"
After hearing the name "Nishino" from Tojo's mouth, Susui immediately showed a completely different expression than when he heard Qingto's name just now.
The corners of his mouth were grinned, and his eyes were shining brightly.
Dongcheng nodded: "He should be patrolling in the area he is responsible for now. I can call him back at any time."
Bo Jing once again put his right hand on the table in front of him, raised his index finger and tapped the table rhythmically.
"Well...since Nishino-kun happens to be free now...let's send Nishino-kun to take charge of this case!"
"We have sent our "number one crime-solving expert" from Kitabansho Town to take charge of the case. So even if the case cannot be solved in the end, no one can take it as we did three years ago. "Our office is not serious at all.
You're making irresponsible remarks about us."
"Understood." Dongcheng said calmly, "I will summon Xi Ye back now."
Seeing that Hakui decided to send Nishino from the "Tōjo Group" to take charge of the case, Arima was stunned for a moment, then gritted his teeth:
"Sir, please..."
"No need to say more, Arima." Booi wrote lightly, "I have just told you once, and I don't want to say it a second time."
"I have decided that Nishino will be responsible for this case."
Arima hesitated for a moment, then slowly lowered his head:
"...Yes. I understand."
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Edo, Koyanagi Town, the murder scene of Granny Ping——
——What on earth is this stupid guy doing... Why does he keep looking at Granny Ping’s house like this?
Looking at Qingdeng, who had been looking at Granny Ping's house thoughtfully since just now, Hui Dalang couldn't help but glance at his mouth.
As the head of the family who has his own office in Kilianagi Town, Haitaro can be regarded as half a member of the government.
Therefore - Hui Dalang has heard of the name "Da Toudeng" and the origin of the name.
What Hui Dalang hates most are incompetent officials like this.
As a commoner, unless he managed to obtain a samurai household registration, he would never be able to obtain an official status in his life.
Due to the restrictions of his status level, he could only work in the position of "town servant" forever and ever.
These people, who were born as warriors, have things that commoners like them cannot obtain even if they work hard all their lives, but they don't know how to cherish them and waste this unique background!
As for this "idiot", Hui Dalang's feelings include not only disgust but also disdain.
Being able to come up with so many ridiculous anecdotes such as "accidentally destroying a crime scene" and "misrecording the victim's information" within just half a year of taking office can be considered a talent.
Qingdeng turned his attention from Granny Ping's home to Hui Dalang: "Can you please help me find Granny Ping's neighbors?"
"Grandma Ping's...neighbor?"
"Well, I have some questions to ask them."
——Ask a question...What on earth is this "dumb head" going to do...
Although he was quite disgusted and disdainful of Qingdeng, Hui Dalang did not dare to reveal his true feelings.
No matter how unbearable "Dakutou" is, he is still a samurai. He is the Sadomachi Hui Doshin who is responsible for the security work of this large area including Koyanagi Town.
Not to mention that he was a small family leader, even if it was written by their "Township Citizens' Self-Government Organization": The town year sent to Qingdeng, they would never dare to be disrespectful in any way.
Hui Dalang, who did not dare to have the slightest objection to any request made by Qingdeng, smiled on the outside, but in his heart he respectfully said "yes" and sent someone to bring Granny Ping's neighbors.
After a while, the officials from their own department brought over more than ten people, both male and female, old and young.
Most of these people looked sad, and even the children and women were in tears.
After briefly asking where their homes were located, Qingdeng went straight to the topic:
"Grandma Ping was fine during the day yesterday, right?"
"Yes..." A middle-aged man with thinning hair wiped the corners of his eyes and said feebly due to a low mood, "Grandma Ping was fine yesterday. In the afternoon, Grandma Ping and my wife were chatting in front of my house.
It’s been a while…”
"During this period of time, have you noticed any strange behavior by Granny Ping, such as doing things that she would not normally do?"
"No..." It was the middle-aged man with thinning hair who was the first to answer, "Grandma Ping has always looked normal... I haven't seen anything strange about her..."
Others also gave the same answer, saying that they had never seen anything strange about Granny Ping recently.
"Then...last night, did you hear any strange noises from Grandma Ping's house, or see anything strange about Grandma Ping's house? For example: it was already very late at night, but there was still light inside the house.
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After the neighbors looked at each other for a while, they all shook their heads. Everyone said that they went to bed very early, so they didn't notice what happened at Grandma Ping's house last night.
There is a lack of entertainment in this era. For ordinary people, apart from coming together to combine each other's genes, there are no other nightlife activities after nightfall, so going to bed at 7 or 8 o'clock after dinner is just a matter of course.
Very commonplace thing.
After asking these neighbors some more questions, Qingdeng stopped asking questions and waved his hand to indicate that they could leave.
"...Hui Dalang." After the neighbors left, Qingdeng turned his attention back to Granny Ping's house next to him.
When he heard Qingdeng calling him again, Hui Dalang, who had been standing respectfully beside Qingdeng, quickly tilted his upper body slightly towards Qingdeng, pretending to be listening.
"I want to go inside and see the crime scene."
"Please continue to monitor this place strictly and don't let anyone enter the house."
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