Tokyo: The story begins with a confession.

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If Uesugi Kenichi didn't stay home, she naturally wouldn't have the idea of ​​cooking, and opportunities to go out alone with Kenichi like this are rare.

On the way, Saeko Busujima followed behind Kenichi Uesugi and asked curiously, "How did Kenichi meet that child? Did something happen to her family that led to her being sent to an orphanage?"

Uesugi Kenichi sighed. Come to think of it, Keiko's life was indeed quite tragic. She lost her parents at such a young age and couldn't contact any other relatives. If he weren't unqualified, he would really like to bring Keiko to live with him.

It's just one more mouth to feed, which is hardly a burden for him. It's just a matter of worrying a little more. It's not any more difficult than dealing with Mashiro.

As he recalled, he recounted Keiko Kagura's ordeal to Saeko Busujima.

After listening to Uesugi Kenichi's story, Saeko Busujima's eyes also showed some reluctance. Although she admired violence and killing, she was essentially a very gentle girl.

Saeko Busujima gave a bitter smile. "She really is a pitiful child. Such an experience is too cruel for a child."

“How about I ask my father to help? Adopting a child shouldn’t be too difficult,” Saeko Busujima asked hesitantly, unsure of what Kenichi Uesugi was thinking.

Although she felt some pity for the child, Uesugi Kenichi was the most important person in her heart, and if he didn't want to, Saeko Busujima wouldn't do anything.

Upon hearing this, Uesugi Kenichi's eyes lit up, and he began to consider Saeko Busujima's suggestion. If the adoption issue could be resolved, then everything else would be fine.

However, he also needs to consider Keiko Kagura's wishes. What if she doesn't want to at all? He's just wasting his time.

"Let's ask Keiko what she thinks then. If she's willing, then I'll leave it to you."

Saeko Busujima gently hugged Kenichi Uesugi's arm, and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that he didn't react. Her pretty face turned rosy and looked adorable.

"It's no trouble at all. This isn't a difficult matter for my father. I'm glad I could help you, Qianyi."

Saeko Busujima said softly that she was very happy to be able to help Kenichi Uesugi. Sometimes it's not a good thing if the person you like is too amazing. There was absolutely nothing she could do to help.

"By the way, should we buy something to take over? There should be many other children at the orphanage."

Kenichi Uesugi slapped his forehead, looking somewhat annoyed, and said, "You're right, I almost forgot. There's a supermarket up ahead, let's buy some more things and go."

Saeko Busujima's words did indeed remind him that he had forgotten to buy anything on his two previous visits to the orphanage, which was really wrong of him.

After buying a lot of snacks and toys at the supermarket and renting a car, we finally arrived at the entrance of the welfare home.

Qingshan Welfare Home is a government-funded institution that primarily takes in homeless children without parents.

The welfare home is not very large, but it is still quite decent, housing a total of 56 children.

He had done his research and found that Qingshan Welfare Home had a fairly good reputation in the area and hadn't caused any trouble. He had even been inside himself and found the staff to be quite helpful.

In this respect, we must commend Japan's sound social welfare system. Although it is still oppressive in many aspects, it is indeed excellent in its treatment of children.

Every region has welfare homes like the Qingshan Welfare Home, which are built with government funding. In addition to the government, other major conglomerates and individuals have also contributed significantly to this cause.

Kenichi Uesugi and Saeko Busujima unloaded everything from the car, registered at the entrance, and went inside.

He arrived at the dean's office, knocked on the door, and went in. A kind-looking old man in his sixties was sitting behind the desk.

"Hello, Dean Fukuji," Uesugi Kenichi greeted with a smile. "I came to check on Keiko; I wonder where she is now?"

When Dean Fukuki looked up and saw who it was, his hand holding the pen trembled, and his heart skipped a beat. He then forced himself to remain calm and smiled, "It's Uesugi-kun. Keiko isn't here right now. Why don't you come another day?"

Chapter 146 The Disappearance of Keiko Kagura

Not here? A hint of doubt flashed in Uesugi Ken's eyes. He had deliberately chosen the time after school to come over, so there was no reason why Keiko shouldn't be here.

"So, where did Keiko go?" Uesugi Kenichi asked, then put down the bag he was carrying. "These are for the children at the orphanage."

"Thank you so much. I will give all these things to the children." Director Fukugi stood up and poured a cup of tea for Uesugi Kenichi and Busujima Saeko.

"Well, it's almost the end of the semester, and Keiko's school organized a learning activity in Kyoto this Saturday and Sunday. I thought we had plenty of funds, so I signed Keiko up too. After all, it wouldn't be good if everyone else went and she didn't."

Dean Fookie took a sip of tea and then began to speak in a leisurely manner.

"Your timing is really unfortunate. She left with the bus after school today."

"I see." Uesugi Kenji nodded, feeling a little regretful. Last time he wanted to visit her, she went on a spring outing, and this time he went to an exchange program instead.

Kenichi Uesugi didn't think much of it. He knew quite a bit about it, and it was true that schools in Japan organized many activities starting from elementary school, such as summer camps and winter camps, which were almost indispensable every year.

Even in high school, there are social practice and study trip activities, although some activities require payment to participate in.

"Since Keiko isn't here, I'll take my leave." Uesugi Kenichi drank a cup of tea with the dean before standing up to take his leave.

"I'll give it to you."

"It's alright, no need to be so polite, please stay."

"correct."

Dean Fukuki had just breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Uesugi Kenichi leave when Uesugi Kenichi suddenly turned around again, nearly scaring him to death. "W-what's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I just wanted to ask if it would be okay for me to come over on Monday."

“No problem, no problem,” Dean Fudge said with a smile.

"Yes, please take care of yourself and don't overwork yourself. You don't look too well," Uesugi Kenichi said with a smile.

"Hey, I'm getting old, I can't compare to you young people anymore, but it's okay. While my old bones can still move, I want to see these kids for a few more years. I hope I can have the opportunity to see them grow up and then I'll be at peace."

Dean Fuki looked at the children running and playing in the open space as he spoke, his eyes full of affection, especially towards the children who seemed to be alone and not very sociable.

“Someone as kind to you will surely live a long and healthy life, and will definitely have the opportunity to see that day.” Uesugi Kenichi also turned his gaze to the children.

"Then I won't bother you any longer."

He then left with Saeko Busujima.

He stopped not far from the orphanage, his eyes flashing with a cold light.

"What's wrong?" Saeko Busujima asked, puzzled, as she watched Kenichi Uesugi suddenly stop walking.

“I don’t get a good feeling about Dean Fudge. I feel like there’s something wrong with what he’s saying, like he’s hiding something from me.”

Upon hearing this, Saeko Busujima was startled and quickly said, "No way, I think Director Fukuda is a very nice person. I can tell that he genuinely cares about those children."

Kenichi Uesugi shook his head. "His concern for those children's feelings doesn't seem fake, but I can also sense that he's hiding something from me."

He recalled every scene of his interactions with Dean Fookie in his mind, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. From the moment he entered the room to the subsequent interactions, Dean Fookie seemed to avoid looking him in the eye.

"Then what should we do now?"

Kenichi Uesugi glanced at the Aoyama Welfare Home behind him and said in a deep voice, "Let's go to Keiko's school. Director Fukukichi said that Keiko participated in the school's activities. We'll find out if it's true or not once we go to the school. There's no time to lose, let's set off now."

“Okay.” Saeko Busujima responded and followed behind Kenichi Uesugi.

Keiko Kagura attended a primary school not far from the orphanage. This was the reason that Keiko Kagura was placed in the nearest Aoyama orphanage.

It only took five minutes for Uesugi Kenichi to arrive at Shuangyang Elementary School.

"Let's go in and ask." Uesugi Kenichi walked towards the school gate, flashing a bright smile that perfectly suited his age to the security guard on duty in the guard booth.

"Hello, security guard, I have something to ask you."

Two security guards were sitting in the guard booth. When they saw Uesugi Kenji smiling brightly, they felt a sense of goodwill towards him. This young man was really pleasing to the eye.

"Hello, what do you want to ask? We'll tell you everything we can," the security guard said with a smile.

"Well, my younger sister is in Class 5-C at this school. Oh, by the way, her name is Kagura Keiko. Today she told me that the school is organizing an exchange trip to Kyoto this Saturday and Sunday. I don't know if that's true?"

After hearing Uesugi Kenichi's words, the security guard pondered for a while, "I don't think I've heard of any recent activities. Maybe it was initiated by the teacher?"

"Do you have the teacher's contact information here? You know, kids these days aren't always obedient, and it wouldn't be good if something happened," Uesugi Kenichi said with a smile.

"Yes, yes, let me see. Class 603-C, right? Indeed, kids these days are just too noisy. My little nephew is one of them; if I don't discipline him for three days, he'll start tearing the roof off the house." The security guard sighed as he took out a thick address book from the drawer.

"Found it, this is it." The security guard finally found it after searching for a long time. Giving parents and teachers their contact information is normal and does not violate any rules. Some visitors also need to be notified by the teachers before they can be let in.

"Thank you for your help," Uesugi Kenichi said after glancing at the names and numbers in his contacts.

"It's okay, it's just a little effort."

Kenichi Uesugi dialed the number on the contact list, and the call was quickly answered.

"Okay, okay, I understand. Thank you so much. I won't bother you any longer."

After hanging up the phone with a smile, Uesugi Kenichi's face darkened, and he looked at Busujima Saeko with a very serious expression, saying, "Keiko hasn't been to school for two weeks. They said the orphanage arranged a transfer for her."

Upon hearing this, Saeko Busujima's expression also turned serious, and she instantly understood the gravity of the situation.

A child from an orphanage cannot be found there. The school said the child was transferred two weeks ago. So where could the child be?

"What should we do now?"

"Go find Fukuyoshi Shin!" Uesugi Kenichi said, barely suppressing his anger.

Chapter 147 Sending You to Meet the Dao Ancestor

Upon arriving at the orphanage again, Kenichi Uesugi pushed open the door to the director's office.

Besides Director Fukukichi, there was also a teacher named Morita Daisora ​​who was responsible for taking care of the children's daily lives.

At this moment, they were discussing something with worried expressions. When they saw Uesugi Kenichi reappear, their expressions froze. In particular, when they saw the cold look in Uesugi Kenichi's eyes, the two looked at each other and then gave a bitter smile.

"Saiko, close the door," Uesugi Kenichi instructed Saiko Busujima, pulled up a stool and sat down, his expression as calm as still water.

"Now can you tell me in detail where Keiko is? Otherwise, I can't guarantee what I might do," Uesugi Kenichi said calmly, looking at the two of them.

He wasn't afraid of the two resisting or calling for help at all. At this distance, if he wanted, he could make them lie obediently on the ground without even making a sound.

Although Uesugi Kenichi's voice was very calm, Dean Fukukichi felt a chill envelop him, and his cerebral cortex kept sending dangerous warnings.

Dean Fukuki looked at Uesugi Kenichi sitting on his lap, and then at Busujima Saeko standing guard at the door with an unfriendly expression. He was like a deflated balloon.

"I'm so sorry for lying. I don't know where Keiko is right now. Please believe me, I'm telling the truth this time."

Morita Daisora ​​nodded in agreement, feeling immense pressure from Uesugi Kenichi and Busujima Saeko, as if they were about to draw their swords and chop him up at any moment.

Upon hearing this, Uesugi Kenichi frowned slightly. Judging from Fukuki Shin's behavior, it seemed that he was indeed not lying this time.

"That person couldn't have just vanished into thin air, could he? Tell me everything you know. If you dare to lie again this time, I'll send you to heaven to pay homage to the Dao Ancestor!"

Upon hearing this, Fukichi opened his mouth as if to speak, but then stopped himself. This guy was really something; just a short while ago he was saying he would live to be a hundred, and now he's going to send him to meet the Dao Ancestor...

"Here's what happened: about two weeks ago, it was time for Keiko to get out of school, but she didn't come home on time. We didn't think much of it at the time, but when she still hadn't returned by evening, we realized something was wrong."

As Fukuda Shinichi spoke, he glanced at Uesugi Kenichi, and seeing that he didn't say anything, he continued:

“We asked the school that evening, and they told us that Huizi left right after school.”

"We have been searching for more than ten days and still have not found Huizi's whereabouts."

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