Chapter 114: Business Trip

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Xiao Deng: "So he actually cut himself in half?"
Hao Yingjun: "That’s why we really don’t fully understand the situation back then. We just can’t draw a conclusion. Unless—"
Wang Zixuan: "We go to Beijing and find that doppelgänger."
Xiao Deng: "Good, very good. That’s a great idea. Let’s divide the tasks. Xiao Deng and I will go to Beijing to find this doppelgänger. Big Sis, Hao Yingjun, you stay here to coordinate and keep searching for clues."
Xiao Deng: "Going to Kyoto for tourism, not on a business trip. Hahaha."
Wang Zixuan: "Then why are you two going to Kyoto?"
Xiao Deng: "First, Big Sis, you need to stay here in command in case something more important happens. Second, the tough frontline work falls to us juniors."
Xiao Deng: "Yeah, exactly."
Xiao Deng: "Besides, going to a big city like Kyoto is a good chance for us juniors to broaden our horizons."
Wang Zixuan clenched his small fists tightly, restraining himself from acting, but the folder on the table flew toward Xiao Deng. At that moment, Xiao Deng realized he shouldn’t steal Big Sis’s spotlight, quickly grabbed his phone to find an excuse to back out. But it was already too late.

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The folder had already landed on his head. Yet he remained calm, pretending to answer the phone and then putting it down, as if nothing had happened. He even tidied up the folder.
Xiao Deng: "I’m afraid I can’t go on this business trip."
Xiao Deng: "Ah."
Hao Yingjun was also surprised. That wasn’t like Xiao Deng at all.
Xiao Deng: "The case might change at any moment. Someone has to stay on duty."
Hearing this, the others widened their eyes, exchanged glances, and looked at Xiao Deng again.
Xiao Deng: "Ah."
Xiao Deng: "It’s better if Big Sis and Hao Yingjun go."
Xiao Deng: "Ah."
Xiao Deng was so stunned he couldn’t say anything else. This really felt strange! Although Wang Zixuan was the Big Sis, Xiao Deng was usually the one who most often played devil’s advocate. Why was he suddenly acting like this today?
That night, after Hao Yingjun packed his things to leave, he looked back at Xiao Si. Xiao Si peeked at Hao Yingjun through a crack, then happily ran over. Hao Yingjun crouched down and petted him gently.

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Hao Yingjun: "Xiao Si, I’m afraid we’ll have to wait a little longer. It’s inconvenient to bring you along on this business trip."
As soon as Hao Yingjun said this, Xiao Si immediately ran back to his original spot, then turned to stare at him intently. There was nothing Hao Yingjun could do but give Xiao Si a glance before closing the door.
The night cityscape was truly beautiful, but Hao Yingjun had no mood to enjoy it. On the bus, as they approached their stop, Wang Zixuan finally shook Hao Yingjun awake, who was still half-asleep.
Wang Zixuan: "Hey, wake up, we’re here."
Hao Yingjun was groggy, rudely awakened from his dream by Wang Zixuan. By the time Wang Zixuan took down his things, they were nearly ready to get off. Hao Yingjun gradually regained his senses and stood up.
Wang Zixuan, seeing his dazed expression, reminded him, "Don’t forget your luggage."
Hao Yingjun stood up, looked around, took a moment to gather himself. The bus was empty except for him. He rubbed his face, grabbed his luggage, and got off.
At the station exit, he saw Wang Zixuan scanning the surroundings.
Hao Yingjun curiously asked, "What are you looking for?"
Wang Zixuan: "Kyoto isn’t under our jurisdiction. We need to find someone from the Kyoto liaison office to meet us and get the local permit."