Musashino University is a private university located in Nishitokyo, Musashino Region, known for its liberal arts. At the beginning of its existence, it was originally a girls' school, but it was not until 2004, when the school celebrated its 80th anniversary, that Musashino University began experimenting with a coeducational system. But despite this, from the moment Lin Xiuyi entered the school, he didn't see many boys, but from time to time he met girls who passed by in groups.

"Excuse me, how do you get to Professor Shinki Mansai's laboratory!"

Lin Xiuyi asked Miki to stand in place and wait for a while, and then he walked in front of a girl who happened to pass by, and politely asked the other party for advice:

"Hmm...... Go straight ahead from here, and when you reach the end of the road, you will see a small white two-story building!"

"Ah...... Thank you so much!"

Lin Xiuyi bowed his head to the other party and thanked him, then returned to Miki's side, pointed to the road in front of him and said:

"Looks like you can just keep going down here!"

After asking about the general location of Professor Shinki's studio, Lin Shuichi and Miki quickly found the white two-story building according to the girl's instructions just now. The two of them looked at the words "Shinki Wanzhai Research Room" hanging at the door, and walked forward, standing in front of the door and shouting cautiously:

"That...... Is Professor Mansai Shinki here?"

After about half a minute, a young man in his early twenties suddenly walked out and immediately asked Lin Shuichi and Miki.

"Excuse me...... You two are ......"

"Ah...... At Shimobayashi Shuichi, he is currently in charge of the case of the murder of Daichi Hamada! Excuse me, is Professor Shinki working here?"

"That...... The teacher is working now, and he doesn't like to be disturbed at this time. So, if you can, please go inside and rest first, and I'll find a chance to report to the teacher later!"

"Ah...... In that case, I was abrupt just now, and I haven't asked you ...... yet."

"Contemptible...... Ryuya Otani is a student who learns from his teacher. Please come and take a break, I think Mr. Shinki should be about to take a break!"

As he spoke, Ryu Otani let Lin Shuichi and Miki into the corridor, and then led the two to a lounge and served refreshments to the two. Lin Xiuyi and Miki waited for about ten minutes, and suddenly there was a sound of the door opening upstairs, and Otani Ryu, who heard the sound, hurriedly ran out. Immediately after, not long after, a middle-aged man who looked quite sturdy walked into the room, and as soon as he entered the door, he asked Lin Xiuyi and Miki suspiciously:

"I heard that the two police officers seem to have something to do with me?"

Hearing Professor Shinki's question, Lin Shuichi and Miki quickly put down the teacup in their hands, then stood up and saluted, and then explained to Professor Shinki:

"I am Lin Xiuyi, the head of the Special Investigation Department of the Metropolitan Police Department's Search Section, and this one is my subordinate Miki Nakayama. We were fortunate to learn that you and Congressman Daichi Hamada seem to be classmates from college, so we have some questions for you, and I wonder if you would give us a few minutes?"

"Oh...... I see, I've heard about Hamada before. For the sake of him being my college classmate, if there's anything I can do to help, just ask me!"

"Ah...... Thank you so much!"

After a round of greetings, everyone sat back in their seats. Lin Xiu confirmed with Professor Shinki whether the other party was ready. He nodded in the direction of Miki. Miki took out her work notes in understanding, waiting to record the conversation between Lin Shuichi and Professor Shinki for a while.

"Can you tell us about what kind of person he was like at that time?"

"What kind of person? That's a long story, I think Hamada seems to be from Kochi Prefecture! To be honest, it was really not easy for a student like us to be admitted to Tokyo University from the countryside!"

Professor Shinki seemed to be caught in the memories of the past, and his face became stunned.

"At that time, those of us who came from the countryside just wanted to graduate from Tokyo University and make a career. Hamada-kun, in particular, had a desire to become a politician early on. So whether it's studying or doing activities, Hamada always seizes every opportunity to get ahead. Although I feel a little dislike for Hamada-kun's ambition, I still admire Hamada-kun's spirit of hard work and hard work ......"

I heard Professor Shinki's evaluation of Hamada Daichi. Lin Xiuyi did not interrupt the other party's speech. He waited until Professor Shinki paused, and then took the opportunity to ask the other party:

"Excuse me...... During your time at university, did you hear about Hamada-sensan dating a female classmate?"

"Oh, you even know this!

"So, is there really such a woman who was dating Hamada at that time?"

"Yes, yes, but we classmates don't have many opportunities to meet this lady! We only vaguely heard Hamada-kun mention that her girlfriend is the only daughter of a prominent official family! But I don't know exactly what the situation is......

Professor Shinki tried his best to recall the events of that year, but unfortunately, there were still some specific things that he couldn't remember.

"So...... Have you ever heard of the Nile Garden or anything like that?"

As soon as Lin Xiu saw Professor Xinmu's demeanor, he knew that it was indeed a little difficult for him to recall what happened more than ten years ago. Still, he wanted to know what secrets were hidden in the Nile Gardens.

"Nile Gardens? Wait a minute, let me think about it. Yes...... I remember. Isn't this 'Nile Garden' the name of the article written by Hamada's girlfriend?"

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"Hmm...... It is indeed the name, which seems to tell the story of the daughter of a rich family who falls in love with a poor boy. Later, the lady had to break up with Hamada because of family reasons. Hamada has been sad about this for a while?

"I see, what ......is this lady's name?"

"This is a question that I may not be able to answer. All I know is that Hamada and the lady's affair has not been accepted by each other's families all along. However, you may not expect that the lady who fell in love with Hamada back then has now become a very great person."