Zhu Fu Kongliang actually doesn't hold grudges, because he usually takes revenge on the spot.
He didn't care if others knew that he was cross-dressing. What he cared about was that the role he played as Miss Jingzi that day did not have a perfect ending.
In the process of dressing as a woman, Zhu Fu Kong Liang did not show any flaws, but at the end, not only did he not end up looking cool, he was also sprayed with anti-wolf spray. He did not want Sister Qiansu to know about this dark history.
Because Zhu Fukongliang brought up the topic of grave sweeping, the matter of women's clothing was naturally brought to light.
Chisaku Hagiwara was stunned, and subconsciously glanced at Kenji Hagiwara, her eyes flickering. She did not refuse, but asked hesitantly: "Are you free that day?"
"Yes, I happened to be resting that day." Zhu Fu Kong Liang said gently.
Having been ignored, Kenji Hagiwara finally came to his senses and unconsciously repeated the previous topic: "...sweeping graves?"
When Hagiwara Kenji was thinking about the meaning of this word, he immediately stood up and seemed to instinctively reach out to grab Hagiwara Chisaku's shoulders, but he realized that this behavior was too rude, so he pressed his hands on the table instead. The silver-gray-haired young man stared at Hagiwara Chisaku's expression, with tension and worry between his eyebrows, and said in an anxious and panicked tone: "Who is in trouble? Why are you going to sweep the graves!"
Kenji Hagiwara ignored this for a while and thought that "Katani Genjin" shouldn't care about these issues.
Morobuchi Sora answered on behalf of Hagiwara Chisawa: "It's my younger brother."
Hagiwara Kenji, who was originally panicking, was suddenly stunned: "Huh?"
"Sister Qiansu had a younger brother who died on November 7, seven years ago." Zhufu Kongliang said calmly, "So every year, Sister Qiansu would go to sweep the grave on that day."
Hagiwara Kenji opened his mouth, but his expression was obviously relaxed a little: "...That's great."
After realizing what he had said, Kenji Hagiwara immediately panicked and began to explain: "No, that's not what I meant! I have no opinion about your brother! I just - I just..." I just felt something!
How could I say that I was lucky that it was my brother who got into trouble and not someone else? It was too much for a sister to say that!
Kenji Hagiwara had never thought that the word "poor at speaking" could be used to describe himself. After meeting the woman in front of him, he seemed to have lost the ability to speak at all.
Think quickly, what should I say at this time, the atmosphere has become tense! Hagiwara Kenji said sincerely: "I think your brother must think the same way - fortunately you and your other family members are fine, he must not have chosen to leave you..."
"I'm very sorry about this. I was rude just now. As compensation, I will pay for today's expenses." Kenji Hagihara was very sincere.
However, Morofu Sora Ryo really wanted to complain, for no other reason than that Hagiwara Kenji was actually spending his money.
He asked if it was his identity that was taken away by Pianyi Xianren, and of course the Intelligence House only kept his identity - the Intelligence House even quickly sorted out Pianyi Xianren's relationship chains.
As for the money that Katae Genjin earned from being a gigolo, how could he possibly keep it? So besides a safe house and an identity, the money in Hagiwara Kenjibai's wallet was actually stuffed in by Morobuchi Soryo after thinking about his character. The bank card in the name of "Katae Genjin" now only has 500,000 yen.
"Come to think of it, I wanted to ask you just now, Sister Chisu, do you know Katai? Why haven't I heard you mention her before?" The kind policeman finally let Hagiwara Kenji go and changed the subject.
Hagiwara Chisaku, who had remained silent, smiled and said, "We just met, so have you, Ken, and Katae known each other for a long time, Kongliang?"
"It's been a while." Zhu Fu Kong Liang poked the spaghetti in front of him and said nonchalantly, "It was a few days before my birthday - Sister Qian Su, do you remember? The day you asked me out."
Hagiwara Chisu remembered it immediately, and she also quickly remembered the conversation between herself and Morifuku Soryo at that time, so she understood that the reason why Morifuku Soryo knew Kataki Genjin was because of her.
Apparently, the little bastard didn't listen and got the information through surveillance investigation. But Chisawa Hagiwara couldn't say anything to blame him, so he softened his voice but still said seriously: "Don't do it next time."
"I know—" Zhufu Kongliang dragged out the last syllable and complained in a childish tone: "Sister Qiansu is really getting more and more long-winded."
“Who on earth have I become like this for?” Hagiwara Chisawa made a threatening gesture with his hand.
Zhufu Kongliang leaned to the side and put his fork hand in front of his head: "No to violence!"
Anyone with eyes can see that the relationship between this brother and sister is very good. Hagiwara Kenji watched their interaction eagerly. His droopy eyes, which carried a sense of innocence, looked quite clear even with the colored contact lenses - and subtly pitiful.
Just like the stray dogs you see in the park.
Morobuchi Soryu was sitting with Hagiwara Chisuka, and Hagiwara Kenji was right in front of them. Therefore, when he noticed the look Hagiwara Kenji had inadvertently revealed, Morobuchi Soryu didn't let Hagiwara Chisuka notice it, and slightly tilted his head to raise his eyebrows at Hagiwara Kenji.
Kenji Hagiwara, who was suddenly provoked but didn't understand why, was indeed provoked:?
Furuya Rei saw everything clearly because he was standing on the side: ...
Fūya Rei silently turned his head and used the menu to cover the corners of his raised mouth.
Hagiwara Kenji is a very sharp and insightful person, and therefore, in order to avoid this identity not surviving more than one episode, Kusuo simply blocked Hagiwara Kenji's idea of thinking about the details.
Simply put, it means a decrease in intelligence.
Kenji Hagihara can still clearly capture the details of strangers, but once they are related to himself, even if he notices the keywords and key points related to himself, Kenji Hagihara will subconsciously ignore them.
The topics of conversation at the dinner table were nothing more than social activities and work. Hagiwara Kenji had been missing for seven years, and a communication barrier had developed between the siblings, who were once close. Topics that could be casually discussed before were no longer so natural.
There were obviously many things she wanted to say, but seeing that Kenji Hagiwara was not familiar with her, Chisawa Hagiwara was unable to say them.
So in this case, Chisawa Hagiwara decided to say a basically correct opening: "By the way, what is your job?"
Hagiwara Kenji: …
Hagiwara Kenji thought about it for a moment.
Kenji Hagiwara's mind was empty.
Hagiwara Kenji took a deep breath.
"I plan to resign soon." Hagiwara Kenji was firm in his previous thoughts, "When I find a new job, I will get to know you again!"
Zhu Fu Kong Liang had no intention of exposing the truth at this time.
Hagiwara Chisu also trusted his younger brother, so he didn't plan to ask any more questions.
A few people chatted casually. As long as they didn't mention anything about themselves, Hagiwara Kenji was still the high-spirited, high-EQ rookie policeman. He just happened to know that Hagiwara Chisawa's brother had passed away, so it was even more impossible for him to mention topics related to his brother during the conversation.
Therefore, the previous sluggishness and confusion began to dissipate during the communication, and Hagiwara Kenji slowly relaxed, with a smile on his face that was very unlike "Kenji Katae", but at first glance it was "Kenji Hagiwara".
"Ms. Chitose and Inspector Moroku are both police officers... they are really good." Hagiwara Kenji said with a smile: "It is a profession that will definitely not go bankrupt~"
At this point, Hagiwara Kenji thought for a moment and said, "I wonder if it would be difficult to take the police exam now."
Kenji Hagiwara is seriously thinking about what kind of job he should do after quitting his gigolo job. In his subconscious mind, he doesn't want to choose a job that has some risks (so what on earth was he thinking, that he would become a gigolo?), and being a policeman is indeed within his range of choices.
"If you are interested in being a police officer...Pian Yi, you have a pretty good talent for bomb disposal. You helped to dismantle bombs twice before." Zhu Fu Kong Liang suggested, "Would you like to be my colleague?"
Hagiwara Chisu turned his head sharply: "When did this happen?"
Zhu Fukongliang comforted him, "It's just daily work. Pianyi cooperated very well at that time!"
"...Defusing bombs?" Hagiwara Kenji's expression was dazed for a moment, and he said hesitantly: "...Ah, well, it does feel good. I will consider it."
After saying this, Hagiwara Kenji looked at his hands and fell silent.
I don’t know why, he clearly had an impression of what Zhu Fu Kong Liang said, but he didn’t have a real feeling - but he did feel like he could defuse a bomb a little bit?
But he is just an ordinary person, and his previous job was a public relations officer. How could he learn how to defuse bombs? So it must be because of what Zhufu Kongliang taught him in those two cases, right?
The three of them exchanged contact information, and Hagiwara Chisawa even wanted to take a leave of absence from work, just to make sure that Hagiwara Kenji was real and not her hallucination.
Although Hagiwara Kenji didn't know the reason, he felt that this was not a good idea, so he said that he was going to resign and would come to Poirot for dinner tomorrow, so they could meet then.
Only then did Hagiwara Chisu agree.
When Kenji Hagihara stood in front of Rei Furuya and paid for the lunch and was about to leave, the expression on the blond waiter's face made Kenji Hagihara a little confused.
But Hagiwara Kenji didn't care. His insight failed again. He walked to the door, opened it and planned to leave.
No one can understand how Rei Furuya feels right now, not even Kenji Hagiwara.
——It is true that Rei Furutani cannot completely trust his peers like he did seven years ago.
He will be suspicious, vigilant, and defensive, but that doesn't mean he is unhappy.
Facing the silver-gray-haired figure who pushed the door open and left, Furutani Rei looked at the door that closed again, and the smile on his face turned into a rare real one at this moment.
Every day, Rei Furuya says "Welcome" and "Come again next time" countless times.
Only this time, the meaning is particularly different.
Facing Hagiwara Kenji's back, Furuya Rei spoke softly with an emotion that no one could understand:
"Welcome, see you next time."