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In response, Chen Anxia got up and walked out of the crime scene, saying, "From the very beginning, I suspected you and another person."
"What allowed me to identify you was your reactions when you heard about the death of the deceased."
"Although you tried your best to disguise your expressions and reactions, and tried your best to make your expressions and reactions look like normal reactions."
"But no matter how well you disguise yourselves, you still reveal your flaws in my eyes."
“This flaw tells me that you must have known about the deceased’s death all along.”
"After examining the scene and performing an autopsy, I confirmed that someone had contacted the deceased after death."
"If you are not the murderer, then you are the only one who came into contact with the murderer after the victim's death."
"And why you cleaned the dead man's pockets, you can tell from the strong scent of your cologne."
"I'm using this to trick you."
"Even if you don't admit it, it doesn't matter. As long as the deceased's pocket is sent for testing afterward, the cologne will definitely be detected in it."
If Watson's previous reasoning was like a thunderclap out of nowhere, then Chen Anxia's reasoning caused the perceptions of everyone present to collapse.
Even Shinichi Kudo is the same.
Although they had anticipated that Chen Anxia would have strong reasoning abilities, they never expected that her reasoning abilities would be this strong, to be able to identify a suspect based solely on a few seconds of facial expression.
Amidst their shock, Chen Anxia stood before the real murderer, looking into his deep eyes and asking, "Do you want me to tell you, or will you confess yourself?"
"The real culprit is Ms. Amano Tsugumi!"
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After hearing Chen Anxia's words, everyone couldn't help but look at Amano Tsugumi.
Meanwhile, Tachikawa Chizuru and Sagenuma Noboru, who were already good friends with Amano Tsugumi, couldn't help but show shock and disbelief on their faces.
Clearly, they could not accept that Amano Tsugumi, who was Kazuhiro Ootaka's girlfriend and who was usually very affectionate with him, would kill Kazuhiro Ootaka.
At this moment, Noboru Saginuma seemed to realize something and couldn't help but look at Chen Anxia, saying somewhat flusteredly, "Hey, great detective, are you sure you're not mistaken?"
"I remember you just said that the deceased died of asphyxiation due to damage to respiratory neurons, so the murderer must be a professional."
"Jimei was just an ordinary photographer; she couldn't possibly have committed such a murder."
This time, before Chen Anxia could speak, Shinichi Kudo spoke first, saying, "No, you're wrong. With just a little medical and anesthesiology knowledge, plus a suitable weapon, anyone can commit a crime, even a woman."
After hearing Shinichi Kudo's words, Chen Anxia looked at Amano Tsugumi, who was bowing her head and remaining silent, seemingly still struggling, and said, "Judging from the preparation of the drug and the murder weapon, this crime was clearly premeditated."
"In other words, Ms. Amano Tsugumi must have made ample preparations beforehand for this crime, including the medical and anesthesiological knowledge required for murder."
After hearing Chen Anxia's words, Tachikawa Chizuru couldn't help but speak up for her good friend, saying, "But, Jimei and He Yang have a very good relationship. What motive would Jimei have to kill He Yang?"
This time, it was Shinichi Kudo who took the initiative to answer the question for Chen Anxia, saying, "Are you sure their relationship is good? I heard the deceased say something like 'Believe me or not, I'll dump you right now' on the plane."
Upon hearing this, Noboru Sakunuma, who was already unable to accept the outcome, immediately replied, "That's just how Kazuhiro is. He's just being aggressive, but in reality, there's no way he'd ever shake off Tsugumi."
Upon hearing this, Shinichi Kudo frowned slightly but did not respond.
Just like the words that Amano Tsutomu had used to frame Chen Anxia, it was really difficult for outsiders like Kudo Shinichi to judge what Noboru Saginuma was saying at this time.
Shinichi Kudo turned his gaze to Chen Anxia, thinking to himself, 'How would you answer this question?'
'If you've truly identified her as the murderer, then you must already know what the murder weapon was!'
Not only Shinichi Kudo, but everyone else present also focused their attention on Chen Anxia, wanting to see how he would respond.
Ignoring the stares of those around them, Chen Anxia looked at Amano Tsugumi, who still showed no intention of confessing, and slowly said, "Since you still don't want to talk, then let me do it."
After a slight pause, Chen Anxia continued, "I don't know Ms. Amano Tsugumi's motive for killing the victim..."
Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this, and a look of confusion flashed across their faces.
Among them, Inspector Megure and Wataru Takagi frowned slightly.
As experienced police officers, they knew very well that if they didn't know Amano Tsugumi's motive for killing Ootaka Kazuyo, the case would be unsolvable.
So...
As they pondered, Chen Anxia continued without stopping, "But I know that on Miss Amano Tsugumi, there is decisive evidence that is enough to prove that she is the murderer, namely the murder weapon!"
'The murder weapon was on Amano Tsugumi?'
After hearing Chen Anxia's words, everyone was stunned again, and then looked at Amano Tsugumi with puzzled, thoughtful, and curious eyes, guessing the true identity and location of the murder weapon.
Just then, Chen Anxia changed the subject and looked at Amano Tsutomu, saying, "When I said I knew who the murderer was, your instinctive body language in your anxiety and panic already told me the answer."
"If I'm not mistaken, when you're anxious and flustered, you unconsciously want to bite your fingernails, especially the nails of your right hand."
"Just now, while you were raising your right hand, you suddenly put it down and raised your left hand instead. Then, while raising your left hand, you realized that this behavior was inappropriate, so you consciously controlled your left hand to put it down."
"Then why did you suddenly put your right hand down while raising it?"
Upon hearing Chen Anxia's question, everyone was taken aback and began to ponder its answer.
Among them, a few people did not ponder the answer to this question, but instead pondered another one.
'Damn it, how could he even notice such a detail? Just how terrifying is his insight?' Shinichi Kudo cried out in fear and resentment.
'I have to say, Anxia is truly worthy of my name. It seems I still have a lot to learn and improve upon...' Watson murmured to himself.
At the same time, Inspector Megure and Wataru Takagi were seen whispering to each other.
"Inspector Megure, did you notice her body language just now?"
"Not at all, what about you?"
"I don't have any at all."
As they spoke, Inspector Megure and Wataru Takagi stared at each other, both seeing a look of shock in each other's eyes.
Clearly, Chen Anxia's insightful observations once again impressed them.
Amano Tsutomi was also impressed by Chen Anxia's insight.
Amano Tsutomi finally made her decision, looking at Chen Anxia with relief and admiration in her eyes, and said, "As expected of my idol, this insight and reasoning ability is worthy of the title of modern Sherlock Holmes."
As she spoke, Amano Tsugumi sighed with a look of dejection and said, "I was very confident in my plan, including my alibi, and even thought it was foolproof."
"I never expected to run into you, and I never expected to have so many flaws in me."
"I guess this is just my fate."
"That's right, I killed He Yang."
"As for the murder weapon, it was the underwire inside my right bra..."
After Amano Tsugumi confessed, everyone was once again struck by the terrifying deductive abilities of Chen Anxia.
If we don't count the time lost in between, Chen Anxia probably solved the case in less than ten minutes.
Of all the people present, only Shinichi Kudo, Watson, Juzo Inspector Megure, and Wataru Takagi truly understood what this fact meant.
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Before we knew it, the plane had arrived in Los Angeles.
This journey is destined to be unforgettable for some.
Even in the future, when they recall this journey, they will unconsciously think of one person: the famous detective Chen Anxia, known as the modern-day Sherlock Holmes!
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Los Angeles International Airport, USA.
"Goodbye, Xiaolan. Let's meet again when we return to the island nation!"
"Okay, goodbye Anxia!"
After saying goodbye to Ran Mouri, Chen Anxia turned her gaze to Shinichi Kudo, who had a sour expression, and couldn't help but smile and say, "Goodbye, Kudo!"
Shinichi Kudo replied dismissively, "Goodbye, goodbye, and hopefully never to be seen again!"
Upon seeing this, Chen Anxia couldn't help but chuckle. Without saying anything more, she went directly with Hua Sheng to the pick-up car's parking spot.
After Chen Anxia left, Ran Mouri said to Shinichi Kudo with some displeasure, "Shinichi, how could you say such things to Anxia? Aren't we friends?"
Upon hearing this, Shinichi Kudo muttered, "Isn't that all because of you?"
Ran Mouri didn't hear Shinichi Kudo's words clearly, only vaguely catching a glimpse. She frowned, looking at Shinichi with some confusion, and asked, "What are you muttering? Are you talking about me?"
Seeing the displeasure on Ran Mouri's cute little face, Shinichi Kudo knew that if he continued to dwell on this topic, Ran would likely get angry.
An angry Ran Mouri is quite terrifying.
Without the slightest hesitation, Shinichi Kudo decisively changed the subject, saying, "It's getting late, let's go back to my parents' house in Los Angeles as soon as possible and adjust to the time difference."
Ran Mouri was simple-minded, and after hearing Shinichi Kudo's words, she didn't think much of it and replied directly, "Then let's go back quickly."
Shinichi Kudo secretly breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this, and then hailed a taxi to take him and Ran Mouri to Yusaku Kudo and Yukiko Kudo's house in Los Angeles.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Yukiko Kudo, who is currently in New York, will return to Los Angeles tomorrow to spend some quality time with Shinichi Kudo and Ran Mouri.
As for Yusaku Kudo, he was busy with his manuscript and didn't have time to spend with Shinichi Kudo and Ran Mouri.
Meanwhile, in the taxi, Ran Mouri, who was enjoying the scenery along the way in Los Angeles, suddenly realized something and said, "Oh right, I should tell Sonoko about meeting Anxia!"
As she spoke, Ran Mouri took out her phone and dialed Sonoko Suzuki's number.
Upon seeing this, Shinichi Kudo's expression, which had just improved, immediately turned sour again.
Shinichi Kudo never expected that Chen Anxia would be so persistent. This trip was supposed to be a sweet journey for him and Ran to deepen their relationship, so why was that guy's figure everywhere?
Thinking this, Shinichi Kudo couldn't help but recall the murder on the plane, and the terrifying insight and reasoning ability that Chen Anxia had displayed in that murder. His face grew serious.
Immediately afterwards, Shinichi Kudo also took out his phone.
Shinichi Kudo originally wanted to call Yusaku Kudo directly, but considering that Yusaku Kudo was currently rushing to finish his manuscript, he sent Yusaku Kudo a few messages instead.
In these messages, Shinichi Kudo succinctly recounts the incident that occurred on the plane, emphasizing the abilities demonstrated by Chen Anxia.
In the last message, Shinichi Kudo asks Yusaku Kudo for help, expressing his desire to learn about micro-expressions and how to further practice his observation skills.