Chapter 12 Section 5

Come to think of it, there is one more thing that must be confirmed. I made another long-distance call, the same call I made earlier. "Konya S&R" uses the telephone as an indispensable means of communication in order to fulfill customers' entrustments, so the telephone bill has naturally become an unavoidable and necessary expense. This money should be able to be obtained from Sakura!However, how to calculate the exact amount?While dialing, I was worrying about this problem.Although I have studied economics, I have no practical experience at all. Although I opened this research firm as my own boss, I don't know anything about management methods.So what did I study economics for? ...Although I don't think so, but I can't do two things with one mind. Once I start to concentrate on something, the movement of my hands will stop, so I have to put this problem aside for now.

The phone rang for a long time and no one answered it, but it's not like no one is home!Because Kanzaki just dialed this number, it is impossible to go out so soon!Finally, the other party surrendered, and a calm female voice came from the other end of the phone: "Hey." "Excuse me, is this the Sakura mansion?" "yes." "Excuse me, are you the mother of Ms. Kiriko Sakura, Ms. Asako?" "yes." "My surname is Konya. I was entrusted by Mr. Sakura Keiji to investigate the disappearance of Ms. Kiriko. You must know about this matter!"

"I heard that a detective was hired... just now there was a call from Tongzi's previous work place." Although the voice on the other end of the phone was not cold enough, it was very calm.I remembered that Sakura Keji had said that his wife did not approve of him finding a detective.Still, it looked like she already knew I was the detective, although it didn't matter to me whether the title was detective or something. When inquiring about news, there are two situations. One is that the other party is very excited and can provide you with a lot of information; the other is that the other party is calm and can help you finish the question quickly.I'm better at dealing with the latter.Because my tone is always stern, and there are not many questions.So I just ask the question in a flat tone:

"Well, may I ask you two or three questions?" "……Please say." "Could you tell me where your daughter often goes in Babao? And what friends does she have in Babao? Can you tell me their names and contact numbers?" There seemed to be a slight sigh coming from the microphone.But when I pricked up my ears, I only heard the same calm voice as before: "Tongzi is already an adult, now you ask me what places she often goes to, I really can't think of it for a while." "That's it..." I think this is also human nature!It's like asking my mom if she knows the places I used to go to in high school, I don't think she can tell!

"And what about her friends?" "Before I answer your question..." The other party interrupted me in a very calm tone. "About this matter, I think my father-in-law made too much of a fuss. Since Tongzi left Tokyo after finishing everything, it means that Tongzi must have her consideration in doing so. Although I can't get in touch now To her, but I think it's only temporary! For the sake of that child, we really shouldn't make a fuss on our own." Although her tone was very polite, there was still a hint of impatience under the words of politeness.It's no wonder, firstly, the father-in-law took the family ugliness out on his own initiative, and then came a detective who didn't know the situation. It's too hard to expect her to have a good face.I don't care about that. Compared with the cold attitude of Tongzi's landlord just now, this kind of treatment is already much better.

I gave up the posture of sitting upright, but my voice remained calm as usual: "Perhaps that's true, but I have accepted Mr. Qi Er's commission, so I still hope you can cooperate with me." "Can you stop here, please?" "what?" "Can I ask you to pretend that my father-in-law's entrustment never happened?" How is it now? Between Chaozi and Qier, apart from the difference in interpretation of Tongzi's behavior, there seems to be some emotional confrontation.Is this the so-called "every family has scriptures that are difficult to recite"?However, these are not within the scope of my job, I just need to do my own job well.

"I'm sorry, regarding this point, Mr. Qie Er must personally come to terminate the contract with me." "That person doesn't know anything about Tongzi at all." Finally, there was a wave of fluctuation in Chaozi's tone. "I don't think adults should interfere with what Tongzi thinks clearly and decides to do. I'm not denying your work, but if you cause more disturbances because of your meddling, it will be more troublesome. troubled that child." It's no use talking to me like that!But Asako's tone made it clear that she was implying that my phone conversation with Kanzaki might cause Kiriko trouble, which made me very upset.

"May I ask on what basis do you believe that your daughter disappeared completely according to your own will, and is still safe and sound?" "Tongzi is not missing at all! All this is just my father-in-law's fuss." If this is the case, then I really wish for it!However, if this is the case, does it mean that Tongzi just wanted to travel alone on a whim? "Because the information I got is that your daughter may be involved in some trouble. So, if you have any clues to deny this possibility, please tell me? As long as you can confirm that she is not really missing , then I can turn around and help you convince Mr. Qi Er, please stop worrying."

However, Chaozi was only silent for a moment. "I know that child very well. Tongzi is already an adult, no matter what happens, I believe she can handle it well by herself. As long as it is something Tongzi decides, I think parents should quietly give their spirits Just online support. That’s how I educate that kid.” This is Asako's answer. In short, she was just telling me how it feels to be a mother. As for whether Tongzi is safe or not, she actually doesn't know.From what Chaozi said, it sounds like she is herding cattle and eating grass rather than trusting Tongzi.That's right, Tongzi is already an adult, and there is really no need for her mother to worry about this and that.Of course, it is also possible that this is just a lack of communication between Kiriko Sakura and her mother.Perhaps it is the so-called "every family has scriptures that are difficult to recite".However, this is still not within the scope of my work, I just need to do my own thing well.

I took the microphone a little farther away, and yawned secretly. "...Since this is the case, then I understand. However, this matter can only be decided after I discuss it with Mr. Qi Er. It is not something that I can unilaterally stop. May I ask if you know that your daughter is in Babao Do you have any friends around?" After waiting for a long time, I couldn't wait for the other party's response.What are you hesitating about?It doesn't matter if you think about it, but this is a long-distance call after all, and I still have to pay the phone bill. "Konya S&R" doesn't have such ample funds.If she wants to hang up, hang up now!Don't waste my time... Just as I started to think about it, the other party finally spoke:

"... Tongzi has a friend who is often mentioned, named Matsunaka Keiko (KEIKO). I remember that she used to live in Babao City, and she seems to have changed her surname to Watanabe after she got married. I don't know her contact number. Are you satisfied with this? ?” "How do you write Chinese characters?" "Are you asking about Qingzi's name? I don't know either." I wrote "Kiriko's friend Keiko Watanabe" on a note. Watanabe is a common surname, and Keiko is also a vegetable market name.In fact, as long as I check the New Year's card that I sent to Tongzi before, I may be able to find out her address, but I think Chaozi will not be able to find out why no matter how much she asks.So he pretended to be cheerful and said: "Thank you so much! You helped me a lot!" Putting gratitude into my voice is one of my specialties. "Is this okay?" "Yes, thank you very much. Sorry to bother you, goodbye." I hung up the phone and couldn't help sighing. It would be quite troublesome to find this Keiko Watanabe, although it shouldn't be too difficult, just check the phone book.If it is not registered in the phone book, at worst, go door to door and ask!Even if she has already moved out of Babao City, but this place is so big, is she afraid that she won't find her relatives?Although the end seems far away, it is not yet clueless. If there is one thing that I have no clue about, it is Kiriko's motive for disappearing.Kiriko, who works in the system development department, does not receive a higher salary than others, but it is more than enough to live the life of ordinary people.But unexpected disasters are things that fall from the sky.Maybe she accidentally got involved with the underworld; maybe she met a scammer and went to borrow money from an underground bank, but was forced to run away; maybe she fell into an inexplicable serious illness , I have to change to another place to recuperate.The conclusion is that everyone may encounter a sudden disaster, and at this time, we can only endure it.So, what exactly did Tongzi have to endure?Thinking about it carefully, this matter has nothing to do with me. After talking on the phone three times in a row, my throat became extremely dry.Go to "D&G" for a break! Anyway, flipping through the phone book can be done while drinking coffee.