172 Chapter 172: Everyday Life
Great stuff!!
In the room, upon seeing the reward item for this time, Senichi couldn't help but sit up straight, and his mood improved slightly as a result.
Although the remark about it being like a parody advertisement for some kidney overdraft was somewhat amusing, this item was indeed quite powerful.
Now, with his daily training, his overall physical condition was already quite strong. Otherwise, he wouldn't have subdued Asama so easily, considering that he was a professional robber.
However, while his body had become stronger, his reflexes were gradually falling behind.
Hand: I know how to move! I can do it!
Brain: No, I can't keep up!
That was about the feeling of it.
Although it wouldn't pose much of a problem against ordinary people, this kind of reaction was fatal when facing a skilled opponent. Even if your physical condition was strong, the opponent could easily defeat you with their techniques. After all, He weren't the Hulk; it would feel like scratching an itch when they threw a punch.
But the Neural Reflex Enhancer was a great remedy for this.
Therefore, Senichi didn't waste any time and immediately took out the item and chose to use it.
The needle-less injection technology delivered the drug into the bloodstream, and soon Senichi began to feel a slight difference.
Everything around him seemed to slow down significantly. The dust was clearly visible under the sunlight. However, after a moment, everything gradually returned to normal.
Clearly, the "bullet time" moment, similar to The Matrix, was just the initial reaction when the body was not yet accustomed to it.
After getting off the bed, Senichi picked up a water-based pen and casually threw it into the sky. With focused attention, he noticed that its descent speed began to slow down in his eyes.
At that moment, two fingers swiftly attacked and caught the falling pen.
The same applied to coins. After some time of practice and adaptation, Senichi could use coin-throwing techniques to hit a coin suspended in mid-air.
It seemed that in order to further enhance his reflexes, Senichi would need to practice for some more time to keep up with his gradually strengthening body.
Fortunately, the vacation was extended.
He could use this time to find a baseball stadium and practice his reaction by using the automatic pitching machine. That would be good.
That's right, even just sending a file home during the vacation led to the arrest of a wanted criminal and the dismantling of a nest of drug dealers. So higher ups extended Senichi's vacation.
Of course, the big shots were quite satisfied with this case.
First of all, making a name for themselves at home and abroad were two different things.
When done at home, it wasn't just a matter of excessive praise, it was about face!
Secondly, since the crime occurred in Hokkaido, they also gained some local recognition. It was a show of gratitude, making it more convenient for future cooperation with the Hokkaido Police.
Lastly, the big shots were extremely pleased with the timely discovery of Izumi's hidden crimes, and the subsequent arrest before his election as mayor!
It couldn't be helped; it was just so timely.
To be honest, there was a high possibility of him being elected as the mayor of Koya City.
Because his strong attitude in scaring away Asama, a professional robber, had earned him high praise in the local area. He had gained a lot of popularity.
If they let him become the mayor, it would be a disaster.
If they didn't discover it, the city of Koya in Tokyo would become the central hub for drug distribution in the entire country.
If they did discover it, having a mayor involved in drug trafficking would be a public trust crisis for the entire government.
At that time, the Drug Enforcement Division of the Metropolitan Police Department and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare would probably be the first to be sacrificed to appease public anger.
At that time, it was likely that many top officials at the Metropolitan Police Department, including Senichi's superiors, would lose their hats.
This time, even before Senichi's probationary period had ended, he had already gained favor with the higher-ups.
The most obvious manifestation of this was that during his vacation, Senichi received news that after the vacation ended, he would be promoted to the rank of Police Inspector.
In other words, because of his outstanding performance during the probationary period, he was being promoted ahead of schedule.
Upon hearing this news, Senichi was momentarily stunned, but then his face showed a sigh of relief.
It really wasn't easy. He thought he would be stuck as an Intern Police Inspector forever, but who knew he would get promoted?
From now on, he will be a Police Inspector for life!!
But that was a matter for the future. For now, he decided to relax and take it easy at home for a couple of days...
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Two days later, Senichi, with his dead-fish-like droopy eyes, was being ordered around to do chores at home. As for the enthusiasm his parents had shown when he returned a couple of days ago, it had turned into indifference by now.
However, since he rarely came home, Senichi still showed off a bit and made some fancy Chinese-themed dishes for lunch.
In their house, it was usually a mix of styles, with his father cooking Western cuisine and his mother cooking Japanese cuisine.
"Mmm, not bad. Your skills have improved," Senichi's father commented with satisfaction as he took a bite of the spare ribs.
"Yes, it's really good. Your cooking skills have surpassed your father's," Senichi's mother smiled with contentment and then looked at Senichi. "Senichi, now that you have a stable job, isn't it time to find a partner? I have a friend who can introduce you to a girl. Why not take the time to meet and be friends?"
"Here it comes, the topic that single men and women around twenty years old hate the most—blind dates," Senichi silently mocked in his mind. Then he calmly declined, saying, "No need, I already have a girlfriend..."
"Ah, just meet her. It doesn't have to be a perfect match..."
Senichi's mother was still trying to convince him, but suddenly she reacted, "What did you say?! You have a girlfriend?!"
"Ah, yes," Senichi replied calmly, and he started gnawing on the spare ribs.
Ah, it feels great not to be a single guy who gets pressured for marriage and blind dates!
"What's the situation? Who is the girl? Is she pretty?" Senichi's mother immediately became excited and quickly switched to question mode. While Senichi's father didn't say a word, he perked up his ears and looked at Senichi, urging him silently.
"Don't worry, I'm sure you will be satisfied," Senichi chuckled and then began to introduce Ayako's situation.
"No way! I object to this marriage proposal!"
After hearing Senichi's introduction, Senichi's parents both spoke up simultaneously.
"Huh? What's the matter?" Senichi looked puzzled. "You're not satisfied with such a good girl?"
"We are satisfied, but are you going to become a Live-in son-in-law?" Senichi's father furrowed his brow. "Your grandfather didn't have any pressure because he was an orphan, but if you marry into a big conglomerate like the Suzuki family, it will definitely sever your ties with the family."
This was no joke. Once you become a Live-in son-in-law, some families even cut off all ties with you. In Senichi's parents' eyes, the bigger the conglomerate, the more stringent the requirements would be.
However, after understanding his parents' concerns, Senichi felt relieved and waved his hand repeatedly. "Oh no, becoming a Live-in son-in-law is definitely not something I would do! "
Confidently asserting them!
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