This time, Mingzhi truly got his revenge.

The hands of the wall clock have passed three o'clock and are steadily moving toward four o'clock.

It has been less than 18 hours since we arrived at Kumpek Island to begin the formal investigation.

"Alright," as if to make up for his earlier harshness, Akechi smiled and patted Inspector Shiratori on the shoulder, "at least now we can inform President Schindler and Chairman Aizawa that the press conference can proceed as scheduled."

...

Upon hearing the good news, President Schindler's expression was less one of joy and more one of relief.

Yoruichi Toyama, who followed the police, knew perfectly well why.

The press conference will proceed as scheduled, and his murder plan will continue.

Honestly, this whole thing just won't end...

Yoruichi Toyama, who has only been away for two days, is already missing her friend Akemi back home.

What are you thinking about?

A clear, playful voice suddenly rang out from behind, and at the same time, someone gently patted my shoulder.

Yoruichi Toyama turned around and found the smiling young lady of the Aizawa family.

As she was part of the organizers of the "cocoon" game launch event, she had already changed into a champagne-colored dress suitable for an evening banquet, put on makeup, and looked radiant.

She doesn't look like someone who has been deceived by her beloved boyfriend and has just lost him.

Recalling the way she flirted with him at the restaurant, Yoruichi Toyama, with a hint of caution, deliberately glanced behind her.

"Where are Mr. Fujishima and Mr. Suo?" she asked, glancing around. "Those two bodyguards are so unprofessional, letting Miss Aizawa act alone!"

Lan Zeqian smiled gently and patted Toyama Yoruichi's arm as if she were talking to an old friend.

"What are you saying! I'm not anyone's possession!"

really……

That feeling from Yoruichi Toyama is back again.

Although the reason is unknown, the girl in front of him is clearly very different from the original story.

They were like completely different people.

She made it very clear that she didn't care about those so-called fiancés.

For her, he was simply a marriage partner she needed to rightfully become the heir to the Lanze Group.

They were her appendages.

interesting……

But it's also a bit dangerous...

Yoru Toyama smiled ingratiatingly and took a step back.

"Miss Lan Ze..."

"I told you not to call me that!" Lan Zexi pouted slightly, but her eyes were full of smiles.

"Just call me Xiaoxi."

“Alright,” Yoruichi Toyama sighed, “Akane… Miss, how could you…”

"Want to ask me how I got here?" Lan Zexi quickly chimed in, blinking mysteriously. "I came to find you!"

"W-what?..."

Yoruichi Toyama was genuinely surprised.

Even if this young lady isn't a love-obsessed person like in the original story, she should still be interested in social elites like Takumi Fujishima and Takeshi Suo, who are also devoted admirers of hers.

I didn't give her the slightest bit of a cold shoulder!

And I'm currently a married man... no, I'm taken... no, that's not right either...

"Um...I have a girlfriend!"

In her haste, Yoruichi Toyama blurted out those words without realizing it.

Lan Zexi had just reached out and linked arms with his when she couldn't help but giggle.

"Really? What's her name?"

Seeing the flicker in her eyes, Yoruichi Toyama suddenly felt a sense of vigilance.

"Oh, her surname is Lin, and her name is Lin Mingmei."

The name Lin Mingmei is pronounced using Latin alphabet spelling, and it bears no resemblance to the Japanese word "Mingmei".

“She is a Chinese from Southeast Asia, my distant cousin. After graduating from university, she came to Japan to find me, hoping I could help her find a job.”

"And then Detective Toyama abused his position for personal gain and hired her as his detective assistant?"

Lan Zeqian continued smoothly, which showed that she knew a lot about Toyama Yoruichi's background.

Yoruichi Toyama's nerves were on edge even more, but she didn't feel anything unusual even though the beautiful girl was affectionately holding her arm.

No matter who it is or what their purpose is, anyone who inquires about Mingmei in front of him should be treated with caution.

"Miss Xiaoxi has investigated me?" He exhaled softly and asked with a smile.

Why?

"I have no intention of marrying into a wealthy family!"

Because he spoke too bluntly, he was immediately slapped by Lan Zexi again.

"What?! That's not what I meant..."

The girl laughed as she spoke, her eyes mischievous and provocative.

"I just think Mr. Toyama is a very interesting person, and I'd like to learn more about him..."

"Or perhaps, I'm just wondering if there's a chance we can become friends."

"Of course, there's no problem with friends..." Yoruichi Toyama replied with a wry smile.

The thing is, even friends wouldn't act like this, would they?

Is it okay to flirt with someone every now and then?

and……

"But Miss Xiaoqian, aren't you being a little strange?"

One of your potential fiancés has just been exposed as a criminal involved in terrorist activities, plotting to seize your family's wealth.

No matter how little you care about him, you can't just stand by and do nothing, right?

"You mean Mitsui..."

Lan Zexi smiled knowingly, her gaze mysterious.

"What if I told you that I already knew about his affairs?"