Ke Xue: The thief Cao is actually myself

Chapter 647: Takasugi Toshihiko's despair! (Please give me a monthly ticket!)
"This...this is all your speculation!"

Hearing Bai Ye's accusation, Gao Shanjunyan was shocked. His body shook violently several times, as if the ground beneath his feet suddenly collapsed and he could hardly stand. However, he still hoped for the best and was unwilling to surrender. He tried to argue for himself, "Based on these indirect clues alone, it is impossible to prove that I am the murderer! Maybe someone else deliberately arranged this to frame me! You don't have direct evidence to prove that I was the one who poisoned you, so you can't convict me!"

Bai Ye sneered, his smile full of disdain for Takasugi Toshihiko's stubborn denial, and slowly said, "Mr. Takasugi, I didn't expect you to still be obsessed with your mistakes. From the beginning of the case, your abnormal behavior has aroused our suspicion. We have just analyzed many clues pointing to you in detail. Now we have not only confirmed that the poison was put in separately, but also that the crucial container appeared in the trash can. Combined with the specific scene at that time, it is obvious that only you had the opportunity to poison Miss Matsumoto after she took the wrong drink. The entire chain of evidence is complete, what else can you say?"

Conan also added at the right time, his tone firm and full of justice: "Yes, your unusual reaction to Mr. Matsumoto drinking lemon tea and your eagerness to put the blame on Sister Sonoko all show that you have something to hide. Now that the evidence is conclusive, you should stop struggling in vain."

Hearing this, Takasugi Toshihiko's body trembled slightly. He knew in his heart that the psychological defense he had painstakingly built was collapsing bit by bit, but his instinct for survival made him still hopeful. His voice was weak but he tried to be tough: "Even if there are these so-called connections, it can't prove that I am the murderer! Maybe someone really framed me on purpose and deliberately wanted to put this unfounded crime on me!"

Officer Megure looked serious, with an unquestionable dignity in his eyes. He said solemnly: "Takasugi Toshihiko, the evidence currently before us is enough to list you as a major suspect. What you said is nothing but a futile excuse. You'd better cooperate with the investigation and confess your crimes truthfully, otherwise, you will be mercilessly punished by the law."

Having worked with his brother Bai Ye for such a long time, how could Inspector Megure not understand that the other party was never like some confused detectives who randomly identified the murderer based on subjective conjectures, nor would they frame others without any basis.

Moreover, he is not an irrational fool. The fact that Takasugi Toshihiko is so flustered and pretending to be calm at this moment clearly shows that he has something to hide and there is a huge problem.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the room became extremely tense, as if an invisible giant hand was tightly strangling everyone's throat.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on Takasugi Toshihiko like searchlights. The air was filled with suffocating depression, and everyone was waiting for his final reaction.

Takasugi Toshihiko was acutely aware of the scorching gazes of the crowd, and he lowered his head deeply, like an ostrich, trying to hide himself. He remained silent, his body trembling slightly. The trembling might have come from the raging anger burning in his heart, or perhaps it was the deep fear of the severe punishment that was about to come.

At this moment, he was already aware very clearly that he was in a desperate situation, like a wild beast trapped in a trap with nowhere to escape.

However, his extreme fear of the serious consequences of his crime being exposed made him unwilling to easily admit his crime, and he was still making a final struggle in his heart.

He slowly lowered his head, his eyes flickering, as if he was racking his brains to think of a final way to escape...

Takasugi Toshihiko was silent for a long time, as if time had frozen at this moment. The air in the room seemed to be sucked out, and it was so oppressive that it made people breathless.

Finally, he slowly raised his head, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, like a trapped beast, deciding to make a final struggle.

"Humph, what you said are just some ambiguous and far-fetched clues. They can't be used as ironclad evidence to convict me!"

Gao Shanjunyan gritted his teeth and spoke word by word, his eyes revealing the final madness and unwillingness, "You have no direct evidence to prove that I put the poison in the lemon tea. The court will never convict me based on these indirect evidences!"

Bai Ye frowned slightly, a trace of disgust flashed in his eyes, and he felt helpless and contemptuous of Takasugi Toshihiko for being so stubborn even in such a situation. "Mr. Takasugi, do you think you can escape legal sanctions by making such a fuss? Our reasoning is based on solid facts and evidence, and every link is closely connected and interlinked, and there is no doubt about it."

Officer Megure pondered for a moment and joined the persuasion: "Takasugi Toshihiko, the evidence is becoming more and more sufficient. You should stop resisting in vain. Confessing your crime truthfully is your only way out."

Takasugi Toshihiko's forehead was covered with veins that bulged like twisted earthworms. His eyes were filled with a mixture of madness and despair. He continued to argue at the top of his lungs, "This is all your conspiracy! You just want to frame me! The so-called video must have been maliciously tampered with! You just want to hastily close the case, so you just caught me as a scapegoat!"

His voice became increasingly sharp and piercing, almost hysterical. He tried to use this final madness to cover up the fear that was surging like a raging tide in his heart. However, the trembling tone betrayed his inner cowardice.

Bai Ye looked calm and composed, looking coldly at Takasugi Toshihiko, his eyes seemed to be able to see through his inner cowardice and panic: "Mr. Takasugi, do you think your story, which is full of loopholes, can stand up? How can you tamper with the video just by saying it casually? Our investigation process is rigorous and meticulous, and every piece of evidence has been repeatedly verified and verified."

Conan blinked his smart and intelligent eyes, and then decisively added fuel to the fire, saying sharply: "Uncle Takasugi, after Aunt Matsumoto was poisoned, your various behaviors were completely inconsistent with the reactions of a normal person. You couldn't wait to push the blame on Sister Sonoko, and you didn't even really care about Aunt Matsumoto's safety. Isn't this series of actions enough to explain the problem? You always thought that your carefully planned plan was flawless, but the facts ruthlessly proved that you were just deceiving yourself."

Bai Ye paused slightly, his eyes piercing straight at Takasugi Toshihiko like a sword, and continued: "That's right, Mr. Takasugi, our investigation goes far beyond this. In addition to the evidence presented to you, I have another piece of evidence!"

When everyone heard this, they were all shocked and opened their mouths involuntarily. Their eyes were full of curiosity and expectation. They were all guessing what this key evidence was. The air in the whole room seemed to freeze because of this sudden suspense. Bai Ye raised his eyebrows slightly, turned his head calmly and looked at the police officer from the identification department. He asked in a steady tone: "Mr. Officer, is the test result of the small bottle containing the suspected desiccant found in the trash can in the corridor out?"

The police officer immediately straightened up and answered seriously: "It has been tested. The substance left inside the bottle is consistent with the composition after the sodium hydroxide reaction."

Bai Ye picked up the remote control again, his eyes locked on Takasugi Toshihiko, and said in an orderly manner: "Although Mr. Takasugi's entire plan seems to be thorough, his knowledge of chemistry is not solid. I'm afraid that Mr. Takasugi doesn't know that sodium hydroxide releases a lot of heat when dissolved in water. Therefore, we can see that when Sonoko left, Miss Matsumoto only used one hand to hold the bottle of lemon tea, and her gesture was very natural and normal. When Miss Matsumoto took the lemon tea from Mr. Takasugi, she originally took it with one hand, but Miss Matsumoto soon noticed the heat inside, and finally changed to holding the bottle of lemon tea with both hands. This detail is enough to prove that sodium hydroxide was added to the lemon tea handed over by Mr. Takasugi."

At this point, Bai Ye paused slightly, his eyes became sharper, like an eagle's eyes, as if he could see through every thought in Takasugi Toshihiko's heart, and continued: "However, the most direct evidence is not this. Because sodium hydroxide will deteriorate quickly once it comes into contact with air. Although Mr. Takasugi has stored it in a glass bottle, it is really difficult to pour it from the glass bottle into the container with a small mouth, and the movement must be large, which will easily attract other people's attention. Therefore, Mr. Takasugi, you should have done it directly with your hands! I have said long ago that Mr. Takasugi is not very good at chemistry. Sodium hydroxide is extremely corrosive even in solid state. Mr. Takasugi, can you open your hands and let us see, there should be signs of corrosion on them."

When Takasugi Toshihiko heard this, his face turned as pale as a sheet of paper, and his lips, which had been trying to hold on, trembled slightly uncontrollably. A trace of panic and fear flashed in his eyes, and he subconsciously clenched his hands, but still pretended to be calm and stammered in retort: ​​"This... This doesn't mean anything! Maybe I accidentally touched something corrosive!"

Inspector Matsumoto was so angry that his whole body was shaking violently. His eyes were as big as bells and burning with anger. He pointed his finger at Takasugi Toshihiko and shouted angrily, "Takasugi, you are such a heartless person! You are still trying to make excuses even now!"

Matsumoto Kiyonaga has been working in the police industry for countless years. With his outstanding abilities and rich experience, he has climbed the ranks to the position of management officer.

With his years of seeing countless people and his keen insight into cases, how could he not see that Takasugi Toshihiko's behavior at this moment was clear evidence of his guilty conscience.

From Takasugi Toshihiko's initial denials to his panic when faced with key evidence, every detail reveals his guilt.

At this moment, the anger in Matsumoto Kiyonaga's heart was like a surging tide, almost drowning his reason. He wished he could immediately cut the villain who hurt his daughter into pieces to vent his hatred.

However, his years of professional ethics told him that he must remain calm and let the law give this bastard the most fair and severe punishment.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the room was extremely tense, as if the air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder, ready to explode. Everyone's eyes were fixed on Takasugi Toshihiko, with anger and condemnation for his crimes, as well as expectations for the truth to be revealed.

Takasugi Toshihiko was stared at by everyone, like a beast trapped in a cage, and the fear and despair in his heart gradually spread. He knew that his carefully woven lies would soon be completely exposed, and all his disguises would be useless. But he still had a glimmer of luck, trying to grab this last straw and continue his desperate struggle.

"I really didn't... I... I was really wronged!" Takasugi Toshihiko shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice trembling with despair, "Someone must have deliberately framed me and wanted to impose this crime on me! You can't convict me based on these specious evidences alone!"

Bai Ye sneered, his laughter was full of disdain for Takasugi Toshihiko's dying struggle, and said: "Mr. Takasugi, you are still resisting stubbornly and making a meaningless struggle. The situation at the scene, the testimonies of everyone, plus these scientific evidences, have formed a complete and rigorous chain of evidence. No matter how you quibble, it will be useless. Facts speak louder than words."

Officer Megure stepped forward solemnly, his face serious and majestic, his voice resounding through the room like a bell: "Takasugi Toshihiko, the evidence is irrefutable. The evidence before us has pointed to you without a doubt. No matter how much you quibble, it will be in vain. Your only way out now is to correct your attitude and confess your crimes truthfully. Perhaps the court will give you a lighter sentence at its discretion. Otherwise, once the charges are proven, you will surely be punished by the most severe punishment of the law, and you will pay a heavy price for your actions!"

At this point, Officer Megure paused and said seriously to the police officer beside him: "If he doesn't cooperate, we will force him to check his hands."

When Takasugi Toshihiko heard this, his face turned as pale as a sheet of paper, and his body began to tremble violently and uncontrollably. He subconsciously wanted to hide his hands behind his back, his eyes were filled with fear and despair, his lips trembled slightly, but he couldn't say a word.

At this moment, he was like a prey that was cornered by a hunter. He no longer had the arrogance he had before, and the last bit of luck in his heart was completely shattered...

When everyone saw Takasugi Toshihiko subconsciously hiding his hand, they already understood.

Inspector Megure frowned, took a step forward, grabbed Takasugi Toshihiko's hands and spread them apart.

There were indeed many obvious signs of corrosion on his hands, and his skin was a mottled dark red, in sharp contrast to his normal skin color.

(End of this chapter)