Chapter 6 Section five

In the next week, Kayo concentrated on monitoring Mr. Uedusa. After all, he had no other clues, so he could only observe Mr. Uedusa's life first. Sadly, I don't have much use for it during the day.The follow-up operation in broad daylight, leading me is too eye-catching. Also, I am past the age of energy, and I am not bored when I am left at home to rest.Only this time, I was a little overwhelmed, because the relationship between the director and the small department was restrained and tense. After finding the car and confirming part of what Kobe and Shinya said, it was said that the atmosphere could be eased a little, but things didn't go so smoothly.Perhaps this is the difficulty between young girls and their fathers.Especially the director, just passing by Xiaoxi, even so nervous that he walked with his hands and feet.

I can't stand it!Even I was suffocating! I plan to go out for a walk, to inquire around the building where Mr. Zhicao lives, maybe there may be unexpected gains. Maybe you will ask, even if I get the information, what can I do?True, but so what?Even if I am the only one who knows the information obtained, whether I know it or not, there will still be a decisive difference in a critical moment.Although this incident does not seem to be facing a "critical moment", at least I can use this to relieve my boredom. If you want to go alone, it is best to choose early in the morning.If you are not accompanied by the owner during the day, and you are not walking outside with a leash, it may cause a lot of trouble.

I went outside through the dedicated entrance at the back door.The streetscape is pale black, only the eastern sky is red like a hot cheek.Looks like it's going to be a hot day today. Dogs disappeared from the streets as old buildings were demolished and replaced with new ones.The reason is because there is no courtyard, the building management rules prohibit keeping dogs, there are many cars, and walking seems to be desperate, etc.Even if you go out to hang out, you can hardly get past your companions, which makes you feel lonely. "But, aren't there a lot of indoor dogs?" You think so, don't you?That's not a dog, that's just a human toy.

I finally found a vigorous and lively family dog ​​at a tofu shop near the building.Its fur is so white that one wonders if it grew up eating tofu. It was only when he opened his mouth that his head was blank. Talking to it was just a waste of time. The second one I met was a dog raised by my husband.When the bunk is next to a narrow one-way street and a small sign is lit at the bridgehead, he lives in a small enclosure. "Hi, brother." I said so, and a thick ball of hair turned here, it should be the head of the other party, right?It's a St. Bernard dog. "Morning," he said. "Not the faces around here."

"Because I'm always walking around when you're sleeping." It laughed out loud, and if it were a human voice, it would be a "hehehe" laughter.It's a very old grandfather. "Why do I always doze off?" "I'm half-baked too. Anyway, have you ever seen a little girl around here?" "I've seen a lot. I have one at home." "That girl has a knack for climbing into the trunk of a white limo." The old man tilted his furry head. "The only people who drive white luxury cars in this area are gallery owners who live in riverside buildings."

"An elegant gentleman with white hair at the temples?" "Well, yes. Because he has no children, he once said that he wanted to have a dog." That should be Mr. Plant Grass. "Does that gentleman run a gallery?" "It seems to be. My young master once commissioned him to appraise the paintings pawned by customers. It is said that his appraisal vision is very good." "How is this man's character? Is he a rich man?" The old man looked back at the heavy civil warehouse of the pawn shop. "If he wants, his property is enough to buy the whole place. If not, it is impossible for my young master to bow to him."

The grandfather should be the dog raised by the previous owner of the pawnshop, and he seems to be critical of the young owner. "Speaking of girls—" the old man rested his chin on his front feet, perhaps tired. "There is a strange child. She should not go to a nearby school." "What kind of weird method?" "She passed by here and saw me. The owner was grooming me at the time, but the girl asked: 'Uncle, how much is this dog?' and my owner didn't know how to answer." He slowly shook the huge head. "Children who want to raise dogs are everywhere, and some will come and say that if I give birth to puppies, I will give them to them. Isn't it so naive and cute to think that I can give birth to puppies? But they ask the price as soon as they open their mouths." Yes, from before to now, there is only that child."

"What kind of child is it?" "It was cute, taller than that fence, with long hair tied back. I remember she had a dimple on her left cheek." "When did that happen?" "It's been about a month. Since then, my master has combed my hair twice." Voices came from the veranda behind the old man. "Grandma, just stay and talk to a dog you don't know." I looked there, and there was a girl in the second or third grade of elementary school standing by the window.A pair of watery eyes are wide open. "It's my little sister." The old man said happily.

"What a good boy." "Grandma, come and see it! Dadai really—" The girl ran down the corridor and left.The old man said, "It's almost time for you to go. Can I help you?" "I think it helped a lot, thank you. After all, are you really called Daidai?" "That's what the kid was called." "Among my past companions, there is a friend named Cassiopeia." "After he dies, he will definitely become a star in the sky." Kayo continued to investigate and monitor without giving up, and obtained several pieces of information.

According to the results of the investigation, Mr. Uekusa not only runs a gallery, but also owns a restaurant.It is not a hotel like the "City of Love", but a high-end resort hotel on the Nasu Highlands. It is said that the lobby and guest rooms are decorated with paintings and lithographs carefully selected by Mr. Uekusa. "He also has a few Picasso works, and there seems to be a draft of "Guernica" among them. Well, it is the kind of work that is used for practice before painting. Anyway, Mr. Uekusa is very rich. " "In this case—" Xiaoxi looked melancholy, resting his cheeks. "No matter what the girl's purpose of climbing into the luggage compartment is, it's impossible to kidnap and ransom for money like in TV dramas. What's going on?"

In the past week, Mr. Zhicao has hardly left home. Except for visiting his wife once in two days, he only went out twice. "Doesn't he have to work?" "It seems to be handed over to the subordinates. I have been to the gallery, and there is a very smart and beautiful lady there." Two trips, one to the bank and one to the post office.Little Kayo pretended not to know him and followed him; as soon as the bank manager saw Mr. Uekusa, he got up to greet him and led him to the reception room. "Where's the post office?" "He sent a small package. There are so many people, and there is no way to see his delivery address, but he will ask the person at the counter and say, 'Is it okay to do it this way?'" At present, no similar girl has been found around Mr. Zhicao. In addition, Mr. Zhicao does not ride a motorcycle. He only has a driver's license for ordinary private vehicles. "He is not suspected at present, and he is even a great gentleman." Xiaoxi looked puzzled and seemed a little dissatisfied. "But the girl is really lying in the luggage compartment. If that car belongs to Mr. Uedo, there should be something wrong." "Don't worry, the most important thing to investigate is patience." Xiao Jiadai comforted Xiaoxi, and she was going to go out that night. "Sister, don't be too aggressive." "It doesn't matter, I won't take risks." Xiao Jiadai smiled.That's right, Xiaoxi.In the evening, I will follow. "Besides, I'm also starting to be interested. I always feel that this matter is not just a matter of your follow-up." Her instincts came true.

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