Chapter 1012: Chapter 31 It’s quite sudden_2

But she really did think of her original dream because of such words.

So, she was grateful to Cherry’s grandfather.

And this time, too, was to express gratitude.

“Is that so?”

Cherry’s grandfather scratched his bald head, smiling as he received the pudding, no different from any ordinary elderly man receiving a thankful gift by the roadside.

All just as happy.

“To think that someone would remember their initial dream because of granddad?”

Cherry looked surprised.

“Of course, Granddad back then…”

“Was very strong!”

“Could knock down a monster with a single punch!”

Cherry didn’t wait for her grandfather to finish and continued.

Cherry’s grandfather, on the other hand, smiled again.

“Yes, Cherry remembers very clearly.”

After proudly praising his granddaughter with a smile, Cherry’s grandfather turned around, and in a serious tone, said to Hui Lijing: “Thank you for your pudding, if you ever run into trouble in the future, come and find me — I can still handle some small matters for you.”

Facing the old man’s words, Hui Lijing smiled and gave a bow.

Of course, she didn’t take it seriously.

But she felt the old man’s kindness.

Such kindness was enough.

“Thank you.”

Hui Lijing thanked him once more.

Watching Cherry and her grandfather leave.

Dingling!

The sound of the wind chime rang out front once again.

Ryosuke and Urashima rushed in with the wind.

Upon seeing Hui Lijing’s astonished face, both of them breathed a sigh of relief.

“What’s wrong?”

Hui Lijing was taken aback.

“Hui Lijing, it’s so good that you’re safe!”

“Yan Ben, that bastard, has escaped!”

Urashima spoke rapidly.

“Yan Ben?”

Hui Lijing frowned.

“The one who just poisoned the big eater contest organizer at ‘Gourmet Number One’, the murderer, in just a moment…”

“Do you have a quiet private room here?”

“Where’s Jason?”

Ryosuke interrupted Urashima.

“There is one.”

“Jason is upstairs, do you need me to call him?”

Hui Lijing asked.

“Trouble you.”

Ryosuke said apologetically.

…

About two minutes later, Jason sat down in a private room of Polar Bear Cafe.

It was a small room decorated consistently with the main hall, exuding a refined and slightly cozy atmosphere, with a round table and a circular sofa built around it.

A wooden chandelier hung from the ceiling.

An aromatherapy candle was lit on the table.

A light scent of sandalwood and grass wafted through the air with the smoke.

“This is… my sister’s custom scent, very popular with young people.”

Hui Lijing said so.

“I can feel it.”

“This place is really suitable for young people to come to.”

“Especially for boys and girls after school.”

Ryosuke spoke while reaching into his pocket, then he frowned.

“Urashima, go buy me a pack of cigarettes.”

Ryosuke ordered.

“Yes, Chief Ryosuke.”

The young Urashima immediately headed outside.

Jason gave Hui Lijing a nod.

She understood and also left the private room.

“Those bastards did it again!”

“Disregard for the law!”

“They’ve released a ‘criminal’ once more!”

With only Jason and himself left, the middle-aged detective couldn’t hide his anger anymore.

His eyes were red with rage, and he growled, clenching his fists even tighter.

Jason remained silent.

He understood very well where Ryosuke’s anger came from.

Aside from his inherent abhorrence of such behavior, it was also because Ryosuke considered himself an agent of ‘Investigation Section Zero,’ and he thought that the hidden forces behind the scenes would be more restrained.

But as it turned out, they hadn’t acted that way.

In fact, they had moved forward without a moment’s hesitation.

This was undoubtedly a slap in Ryosuke’s face.

Which made Ryosuke all the more furious.

It wasn’t a fury born out of incompetence!

Because this incident also made Ryosuke sober up instantly.

He still had a long way to go!

It was this gap that allowed those behind-the-scenes forces to act with impunity.

“I need you to do me a favor.”

Ryosuke finally spoke.

“Tell me.”

Having had previous interactions, Jason did not refuse but spoke directly.

“Tonight, I need to search a guy, and I need you to cover for me.”

“This guy is one of my prime suspects.”

“If the matter with Yan Xia is related to him, he’ll definitely slip up tonight.”

Ryosuke said.

“Sure.”

“Tonight, Master Tongshou Temple has invited me for dinner.”

“You can accompany me and then find an opportunity to leave.”

Jason nodded his head.

He didn’t inquire what the slip-up was.

This slightly relieved Ryosuke.

Because there were some things Ryosuke couldn’t put into words.

But Jason was helping him so candidly, wouldn’t it be too much not to tell him anything?

At once, Ryosuke found himself caught in that dilemma again.

Just like Jason said, Ryosuke was such a sentimental person.

Not a bad guy.

Just sometimes, really awkward.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Ryosuke gritted his teeth.

“Jason, I hope you can keep what I’m about to tell you confidential.”

Having said this, Ryosuke looked at Jason with almost a pleading gaze.

“Okay.”

Jason nodded again.

“This guy used to be my partner for a while, then due to some differences in our principles, we parted ways; he was a good person before, but he… needs money.”

Ryosuke lowered his voice as he spoke.

“A dirty cop?”

Jason asked calmly.

The world has good people, and it has bad people.

It’s not about the profession.

Every profession is a medium.

Ultimately, it comes down to the person themselves.

So, Jason wasn’t surprised.

After all, in an environment like ‘Nightless City’, it’s rare to encounter one or two good people.

Let alone the world of the current instance.

“Um.”

“I’ll have a talk with him.”

“He probably knows something.”

Ryosuke said as he fumbled in his pocket again.

A pack of cigarettes came out, but it was a pity that there were really no cigarettes left inside.

The middle-aged detective tossed the empty pack onto the table.

“When is Urashima coming back?”

Ryosuke muttered.

Then, footsteps could be heard outside the private room.

Urashima had returned.

“Sergeant Ryosuke, your cigarettes.”

“Is it Dragon Palace, right?”

Urashima handed the cigarettes marked ‘Dragon Palace’ to Ryosuke.

“Thanks.”

Ryosuke said as he tore open the packaging and lit one for himself.

Jason’s gaze, however, scanned over the word ‘Dragon Palace’ on the cigarette pack.

Then, connecting it with the surname ‘Urashima,’ he involuntarily thought of something.

“Urashima, have you ever been a fisherman?”

Jason asked this.

“A fisherman?”

Urashima was taken aback; truly caught off guard by Jason’s sudden question, but the young man still reflected seriously for a moment, and eventually, with an uncertain tone, said: “I’ve never been a fisherman, but I vaguely remember my grandfather telling me when I was a child that his grandfather was a fisherman, and quite an impressive one at that, the specifics, I can’t quite remember.”

Fisherman!

Urashima!

Dragon Palace!

Jason’s mouth, almost unconsciously, began to secrete an abundance of saliva.

He controlled himself, preventing any odd sound from escaping, and with a very calm tone, said: “If possible, please ask your grandfather about the ancestral fisherman who was quite impressive.”

“Alright!”

“I’ll make the call right now!”

Although Urashima was still confused,

he did not refuse Jason’s request; the young man was totally convinced by Jason’s ability.

As Jason watched Urashima walk away, his eyes sparkled with excitement.

What was just roadside weeds,

by accidentally nudging the weeds,

revealed the gold bricks beneath.

This… was indeed sudden.

But Jason was filled with joy.

If Urashima’s grandfather indeed turned out to be that fisherman, then a ‘feast’ seemed to be laid out before him.

“What’s the matter?”

Ryosuke noticed Jason’s peculiarity and immediately inquired.

“Discovered something quite interesting.”

Jason said, his gaze once again turning towards the direction of the door.

Outside the cafe, the doorbell chimed.

Someone else had arrived.