Chapter 729: Chapter 727 Cat and Mouse Game_1 Chapter 729: Chapter 727 Cat and Mouse Game_1 “Did you forget something?”
Looking into Su Gao’s seemingly expressive eyes, Fu Qian took the initiative to ask.
“Yes, I’m really sorry.”
The latter responded naturally, but his tone hardly carried any sense of apology.
“It’s no problem; I’ll accompany you to get it.”
Fu Qian, ever so gentlemanly, waved his hand and then glanced back at the three people catching up with one another.
“You guys go ahead; no need to wait for us.”
Seeing Kagetsu Kana somewhat reluctant, he pointed to Takagi’s neck.
“He’s injured and shouldn’t stay outside for too long.”
…
Faced with this irrefutable reason, Kagetsu Kana found herself at a loss for words.
“You’re injured?”
At that moment, Takagi’s friend seemed to notice his condition for the first time, exclaiming in surprise and looking at Kana somewhat awkwardly, as if suspecting she might have been the one who hit him.
It wasn’t unreasonable for him to overthink it, mainly because Takagi’s demeanor had indeed been a bit off!
“A stone fell from the mountain! We just came from the clinic.”
Although his friend’s actions were discreet, Takagi seemed very agitated all of a sudden and shouted urgently.
It appeared that bearing an undeserved stigma was more unbearable to him than death itself.
“Turns out it was just bad luck.”
While the reason was somewhat far-fetched, it was still plausible.
But Takagi’s eagerness to defend himself made his friend look even more skeptical, superficially agreeing with him.
“We probably don’t have the same way, so we’ll see each other next time!”
However, his attitude clearly didn’t satisfy Takagi, who the next moment simply grabbed Kana’s hands and dismissed them very stiffly.
…
Takagi’s friend was now looking at him as if he were insane, but as the couple stood together, he felt it fruitless to stay, shaking his head and walking away.
“Mr. Darcy, then we’ll go to the station first.”
Kana had to exert quite a bit of effort to restrain the impulse to shake off Takagi.
However, seeing Su Gao standing with Fu Qian, her expression softened in just a few seconds, and she took Takagi by the hand in return.
“Good, thank you for your gift.”
Fu Qian showed the badge he was holding.
“The best way to show gratitude is to keep it with you.”
Kana smiled, bidding farewell and walking away with Takagi, their steps graceful and composed, just as they were upon arrival.
And with her taking the lead, Takagi seemed almost flattered, his face unable to hide his shock.
Brother Takagi seemed to be done for.
Witnessing this, Fu Qian shook his head internally.
Indeed, as a peeping neighbor, he had fallen for Kana’s charms a long time ago.
But just before coming here, he undoubtedly tried to maintain this relationship by “becoming a better version of himself.”
Whether it was a performance or self-hypnosis, his efforts along the way could be considered nothing less than all-out.
Yet attempting to combat what might be Transcendent powers with an already fragile will was doomed to be a tragedy from the start.
A slight discrepancy in the test results at Mist Society Temple nearly caused his will to crumble.
Ironically, it was with the help of a Transcendent power, namely the one surveilling from the shadows, that he managed to rally.
But what greeted him was a stab in the back from the goddess herself.
Ultimately, as his mind grew hazy, his luck swiftly plummeted, and being soul-searched by an acquaintance to his face, he couldn’t even deceive himself any longer.
The only thing sustaining his willpower now was the fear of losing Kagetsu Kana.
Of course, all of this had been destined the moment he hid behind the curtains and peeked at Kagetsu Kana.
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“Forgot where it was?”
Without paying further attention to that peerless affection, Fu Qian asked Su Gao while walking.
“It should be over by the clinic.”
Su Gao answered casually, leading the way.
However, upon arriving at the clinic, she did not even glance at it and continued moving forward.
She obviously hadn’t really forgotten anything.
When Takagi was on the verge of collapse, her direct look was in fact an inquiry.
She wanted to confirm what kind of reaction she should have to the trouble that was clearly being manipulated by someone.
Now, in the eyes of Yasui’s people, she was thought to be the mastermind from Siren Group, who possibly held leverage over Yasui, and even sought to gain more leverage.
Considering such a persona, the people of Yasui Corp didn’t opt for straightforward action, due to their hesitation, but instead tried to interfere with her actions by influencing the people around her.
Essentially, this had no real significant effect; it was just a minor annoyance.
However, for Su Gao, how to deal with it was a problem.
If she did nothing and simply went back, it would inevitably seem like showing weakness, which wasn’t the best option for her current situation.
Su Gao sharply sensed this, which led to the exchange that had just taken place.
After instantly understanding her intention, Fu Qian reacted very promptly by asking if she had forgotten something.
The meaning was clear: let’s not leave yet and deal with that person, even delivering the excuse right to her lips.
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The series of previous actions was meant to draw out the senior management of Yasui.
By the end of today, the Infamy Rule project had also successfully piqued Fu Qian’s curiosity.
Moreover, since Yasui took the initiative to provoke, posing so well, it would be a waste not to bluff out some valuable information.
“I think I remembered the place wrong.”
Passing the clinic, Su Gao finally stopped outside a central park garden, and after sizing up the people on a few benches, she frowned slightly.
I understand. I feel it too.
Fu Qian thought to himself.
There was a reason the person dared to show off.
Since earlier, Fu Qian had been trying to capture information from the person hidden in the shadows, but although the presence was clearly not at the Demigod Level, it felt quite vague and was hard to pinpoint.
It was reminiscent of the feel of someone with a full survival talent, involuntarily bringing to mind Brother Evil Omen from Heaven Country.
To avoid alarming pedestrians, the two of them had almost strolled over, so naturally, they couldn’t have missed being spotted by that person.
In the face of such a threat, that person remained quite calm, not scared into fleeing by the probing, and instead kept weaving through the crowd.
The location Su Gao had found now was already the third spot along the way, yet among the people resting on the benches, there wasn’t even a Transcendent.
“It’s okay, everyone has their limits, just do your best.”
The next moment, Fu Qian stepped forward with a smile, standing beside Su Gao, offering comfort in a gentle tone.
Hmm?
Upon hearing this, even Su Gao couldn’t help but have her eyes flicker slightly.
She did not think Fu Qian’s words were merely casual consolation. The key was in the word ‘do your best.’
Her previous statement was actually to indicate that if they continued searching in this manner, it would be difficult to catch up with the person in the short term, thereby confirming Fu Qian’s thoughts.
And Fu Qian’s response was straightforward: go all out, no need for courtesy, and, of course, don’t forget your current limit is half a step into Demigod.
“Don’t hold any reservations.”
Confirming that Su Gao understood his message, Fu Qian blinked.