Chapter 12 Section 4

Yu Chuan did inquire about quite detailed information from his friend. Thanks to this, Kaoru and Kusanagi were able to have a general understanding of what happened tonight. But Kusanagi didn't intend to end the matter after inquiring about the fire. "The one who died was your son, teacher, right? May I ask what kind of work he was doing before he died?" Hearing this question, You Yong couldn't help but frowned and shook his head: "That kid didn't do any work, just idled around all day. He's almost thirty years old, so I'm ashamed to say it." The son had just died, and he didn't expect a father to say such acrimonious words. Xun could not help but stop recording, and stared at Youyong's wrinkled face.

Like Kaoru, Kusanagi looked slightly surprised.Seeing this, Youyong snorted: "You two must be a little surprised, I, a father, would say such a thing?" "Is there something else hidden in it?" Tomonaga glanced at Namie, then turned his gaze back to Kusanagi: Namie was sitting on a chair a little far away with her head down. "You will investigate the internal situation of my family sooner or later anyway. I might as well tell the two of you now. The mother of my daughter passed away ten years ago, and she was not my official wife during her lifetime." "We heard about this just now, saying that you have another wife, teacher, right?"

Youyong nodded: "It was thirty years ago. At that time, I was introduced to a woman and got married. Although we gave birth to a child not long after, my wife and I really couldn't get along. .In the end, although the troubles reached the point where the two places separated, they never went through formal divorce procedures. A few years later, I met the child's mother. Her name is Yujiang, the word for 'fostering'. , 'Jiang' of 'Edo', surnamed Shinto." "At that time your son followed your wife?" "Yes. The kid was just a year old when my wife left home."

"Haven't you ever thought of divorcing your wife and marrying Ms. Shindo Ikue?" "Of course I did, but my wife has always refused to agree to a divorce. After all, she has a child, so she probably doesn't want to give up the living expenses I have to pay her. Yujiang also said at the time that it doesn't matter if you don't get naturalized, so this matter is out of the question." It dragged on." After hearing Youyong's narration, Xun couldn't help but feel that this matter is not completely impossible. "So that's what happened. Then, why did your son move here alone?" Kusanagi asked.

"Two years ago, my wife also died. It didn't take long for that kid to come here, saying that he didn't even have a place to stay, and asked me to help him figure out a way, just talking about men saying no export words." "So you let him live in the other house?" Youyong nodded, sighed and said, "Although we haven't seen each other for nearly thirty years, my son is a son after all. Fortunately, I have another room here, so I agreed to let him live there. But I There is a condition that he is only allowed to live for one year, and he is required to find a job as soon as possible during this period, and find another way to live by himself."

"When does the deadline expire?" "It's been a long time ago, but that kid not only doesn't want to leave, he doesn't even want to find a job. He said that he couldn't find a job that suits him, but in fact he didn't want to find it at all. He probably thought that as long as he stayed here, he would Don't worry about food and clothing for the rest of your life. How stupid! It's not like he doesn't know that my father has retired long ago." Listening to his story, Kaoru also gradually understood why You Yong didn't seem to feel much grief over his son's death.In short, although Tomohiro is his own son, he is a plague god to this family.

Yu Chuan looked down at the ground, quietly listening to You Yong's narration.Judging from his expression of no surprise, it is estimated that he has already understood something. "We have a general understanding of the situation, thank you for telling the truth so bluntly." Kusanagi bowed his head. "These family ugliness were originally not allowed to be publicized, but I think that even if I don't tell them, the police can easily find out, so it's better to talk about it. People in this area are very aware of my family's affairs, and they are both old for many years. Neighbor."

"How long have you lived here?" "Yeah, how many years has it been?" Youyong recalled with his head tilted, "After all, our family has lived here since my grandfather's generation. And the other house was originally built for me by my father, so in Before Banghong came, I always regarded it as a place for reading and doing hobbies." The reason why this house incorporates a Western-style architectural layout in a classical Japanese-style atmosphere is said to be due to the aesthetic tastes of different owners in different periods. "Please also allow me to ask a more memorable question." Kusanagi said, "You must have heard that what happened tonight may not be a simple fire, it may have been deliberately caused by someone, and your son is also very serious. It may have been intentionally killed."

"I've heard that." You Yong replied. "I don't know if you have any clues? From the fact that the murder weapon was used, it can be concluded that the murderer's purpose was not simply to set fire, but to kill your son." Youyong folded his hands on the cane on the ground, tilted his head and said: "Just now I told the two of you that the kid is idle and idle all day long, but in fact, I don't know what kind of life he lives every day. .As for what happened before he came here, I don’t even know anything about it. I think it’s self-indulgent, because it caused resentment from others.”

"In other words, you don't have any specific clues, do you?" "It's ashamed to say, even though it's my own son..." "And when was the last time you saw your son?" "It's daytime today. At that time, I used to get these ships in a bottle." Youyong pointed to his proud works on the shelf beside him. "You went there alone?" "No, of course the kid went with me." "Did you talk to your son at that time?" "I said a few words, but they were all insignificant things, and he also avoided me on purpose."

"So did you notice anything at the time, like he didn't look right, or he was talking on the phone or something?" "No, everything looks fine." Kusanagi turned to look at Namie and asked, "What about you?" "I don't have anything..." Namie replied in a low voice. Kusanagi nodded and turned to look at Kaoru, meaning to ask if she had anything to add. "Excuse me, may I ask when did your body become like this?" Xun asked while looking at Youyong's wheelchair. "Are you talking about this? Uh, how many years ago?" Tomonaga said, looking at Namie. "It started at the end of six years ago." Namie replied, "Dad suddenly fell in the bathroom..." "It's a cerebral infarction. It seems to be due to excessive drinking when I was young. In addition, smoking is also one of the reasons. On this point, I should learn from you." Youyong said and smiled lightly at Tang Chuan beside him. "Do you have difficulty even walking?" Xun asked. "I can stand up with crutches. As for walking, how should I put it, I can take two or three steps." "What about your hand?" "There is still some numbness in the left hand, but after receiving rehabilitation treatment, it is considered much more flexible." Youyong said and moved the fingers of his left hand. "Do you usually go out for a walk?" "Well, unfortunately, I seldom go out. I haven't left the house in the past year. It doesn't matter if I don't go out. The key is the child. Because of me, she even travels in a hurry I'm busy. Although I told her that I'm fine, let her play wherever she wants." "So, Miss Namie, have you been at home all the time?" "Before I fell down, she used to work in a publishing house. But because I became like this, she had to quit her job. I really feel sorry for the child." "Didn't I tell you not to say that again?" Namie frowned, turned her head and said to Xun, "I have accepted the job of translation now, so it is not completely idle. And the job of translation can be done at home Do, I feel that it is more suitable for me than going to work in the company recently." Her words sounded like she was not dissatisfied with her current life. "It's almost there?" Kusanagi asked Xun in a low voice. "Sorry, I have one last question." She raised her index finger as she spoke, "Miss Namie's mother passed away ten years ago, right? Didn't you ever consider adopting Miss Namie as an adopted daughter? " "Thinking about it, but I can't do it." "why?" "Needless to say, to adopt her as an adopted daughter requires the consent of the spouse, and it is absolutely impossible for my wife to agree." "But your wife is dead now—" "Mr. Nekai," Tang Chuan interrupted suddenly, "everyone has his or her own difficulties. I think it's better not to ask too in-depth questions until the case is necessary." "Ah... sorry." Xun shrugged and lowered his head. Embarrassed, Tomonaga and Namie chose to keep their mouths shut. Xun and Kusanagi bid farewell to their masters and left Youyong Mansion, and embarked on their way home in the "Pajero" that Xun drove.Tang Chuan said that he would sit with Tomoyong and the others for a while.He is said to have booked a room at a nearby business hotel. Kusanagi took out his mobile phone and reported to Mamiya what he had heard tonight.After hanging up the phone, he let out a long breath. "Tomorrow morning, go to the General Office first, and then gather at the police station in the jurisdiction here. He said that he will not decide on the direction of the future investigation until the results of the revelation come out. He also said that the fire department and the forensic department will investigate the scene with us." "All in all, the first question is to investigate the victim's relationship, right?" "Yes. Just listening to what his father said, I feel that there are many problems in it. It is worth investigating." "By the way, what do you think about what happened just now?" "What happened just now?" "It's just that Mr. Youyong didn't adopt Ms. Namie as an adopted daughter. Maybe it really doesn't matter, but it's really rare for Mr. Yuchuan to blow his beard and stare like that." "Oh, you said that, I can understand that." "What do you think is the matter?" "Think about it, no matter how you say it, Mr. Tomonaga and Miss Namie are a man and woman who have no blood relationship. In the ten years since Miss Namie's mother passed away, the two of them have lived under the same roof every day. Such feelings are possible." "You mean to say that the relationship between the two of them is a man and a woman?" "I personally think so. Since she doesn't want to adopt her as an adopted daughter, she might be thinking about getting married. I'm afraid Yu Chuan said that because she was aware of this. Although in the eyes of ordinary people , an old man in a wheelchair and a woman in her twenties are indeed not a good match, but outsiders will not understand the matter between a man and a woman." There was a red light at the intersection ahead, Xun stepped on the brakes, and when the car came to a complete stop, she tilted her head and said, "I don't think there is any relationship between men and women." "why?" "Because I think Miss Namie has another boyfriend." "Boyfriend? How do you know?" "Because she wears a ring on her left middle finger." "Have it?" "It's a new Tiffany one. I guess it was given to her by her boyfriend recently." "Then do you have evidence to prove that her boyfriend is not Mr. Youyong?" "Mr. You Yong has never been out of the house in the past year." Kusanagi couldn't help but let out an "ah".Xun saw the light turn green and took his foot off the brake pedal. "Is it possible that she bought it herself?" Xun looked ahead and shook her head: "I don't think any woman would go to buy that ring by herself. That ring is specially designed for men to give to women." "Oh, that's right. Having said that, women are really meticulous in observing things." Kusanagi said in a tone of half admiration and half teasing. "Is it not good?" "Okay, it's a lot of strengths for a criminal policeman. However, I guess it will be a disaster if any man marries you in the future. As long as he is a little tricky, you can see through him in no time." "You are complimenting me, thank you." "you are welcome." A highway sign appeared ahead.