The others had not noticed Qiu Wuji in the distance.
Chef Jin and his wife came forward to thank him, delighted and amazed. "San Wa, you're incredible! Without you, we'd have been done for today."
"Not necessarily. Those flashbangs of yours were amazing. Once you ran out onto the main street, he wouldn't have dared try anything." Chu Ge offered a little modesty. In truth, he was in no mood to show off. He really wanted to go over and talk to Qiu Wuji...
Fortunately, although he would normally have had to give a statement and deal with a whole series of other hassles, Lin Wuyang bent the rules for him for now. "Seeing you in that mask, I take it you don't want your identity exposed and your life disrupted. The bureau supports that. Later, I'll bring someone to ask you some questions in private. If you want to head home now, go ahead."
Chu Ge knew he was deliberately making things easier for him. He whispered in his ear, "Hey, won't people talk if you do this, Section Chief Lin?"
"Talk, my ass. We caught a serial killer. This is huge! What's wrong with a good Samaritan not wanting his identity exposed and risking retaliation? We ought to protect you! We should even apply for a bravery award and the bounty for catching a wanted criminal for you!" Lin Wuyang was the very picture of righteousness. "That's settled, then. It's not like I can't find you. We'll talk later."
Chu Ge hesitated, then said quietly, "Whatever you learn about my esper ability from him, please keep it confidential if possible."
"Keeping it from the public goes without saying. Keeping it from my superiors isn't really possible. But I'll let you know if anything comes up."
"That works." Chu