"Ah, I know. This is also one of the search routes."
In response to Conan's reminder, Tang Ze smiled and nodded, saying, "Don't worry, we usually go out on duty in teams of two. After this incident, the night patrols at the police station have also been changed to teams of two."
"This world is really not peaceful."
Huiyuan ate her cake in small bites while listening to the conversation between the two and couldn't help but sigh, "Christmas is almost here, and yet something like this happens. It feels like Christmas has been stained with blood. It's obvious that they don't want people to have a good holiday."
"Well, cases like this always happen unexpectedly, but that's what our job is for."
Tang Ze smiled helplessly, then added inwardly, "Especially in this world, it would be strange if cases didn't happen frequently."
After chatting for a while, Tang Ze stood up, said goodbye to everyone, and left Dr. Agasa's residence.
The next time we meet will probably be at the opera house on Christmas Day.
Because New Year's Day is just two days after Christmas, Tang Ze and others, who rarely have any cases, also helped to arrange decorations in the entrance hall.
Folding screens, shimenawa ropes woven from straw, kadomatsu (door pine) with pine leaves and bamboo inserted together, and kagami-mochi (round cakes) shaped like gourds with a small orange on top, used as offerings to the gods.
These things are neon decorations that represent the New Year, and they are the same as the couplets that must be posted during the New Year in Tangze’s hometown.
Of course, the New Year in Japan is actually very short, with only three days of holiday from the 1st to the 3rd. Tang Ze estimated that by then, one trip back and forth home would be almost over.
However, this cannot resist the excitement before the New Year. No matter how the whole year goes, at least in the past two days, people's smiles have gradually increased.
Of course, we cannot miss the Christmas celebrations that we are experiencing right now.
This is also a relatively important day in Neon, but the festive atmosphere is still created by the large and small shops on the street.
Under the banner of Christmas, employees dressed up as Santa Claus and promoted various discounts on the streets.
Especially for eye-catching desserts like cake shops, they will set up stalls outside the store to make it convenient for customers around to buy.
Tang Ze and his friends were no exception. They bought a cake and cut it up and shared it together in the office. It was a little break from the busy schedule all year round.
We are all adults and don’t have much time to go home or live alone. In addition, due to the special nature of the work, the friendship between colleagues is very deep, unlike other ordinary companies where there is always intrigue.
That night, because there was no work, everyone in the three departments left work early. After having dinner together, Tang Ze set off to the opera house to meet up with Ayako and others.
……….
The sun rises very late on winter nights. It is only nearly six o'clock, but the sky has already fallen into complete darkness.
But the prosperity of the city and the lights of thousands of homes make the night bright and dazzling.
Tonight is Christmas Eve, and people are using the holiday celebration as an excuse to start a nightlife full of laughter and joy.
Countless couples walked on the street towards their date destinations, and children were laughing and playing in anticipation of Santa Claus' gifts.
Even in the hospital, the pregnant mothers are looking forward to the birth of new life.
After all, this way we can have one less holiday...
Ahem, just kidding, it’s a wish for the child to have good luck.
"Thank you~"
In the warm pink ward of the hospital, a pregnant young woman took the cup of water handed to her by her husband with a gentle smile on her face.
"How is it? Are you okay? Do you feel okay?" The husband sat on a stool beside him and looked at his wife with concern and asked gently.
"It's totally fine~" The girl with a ponytail gently stroked the bulging belly, a gentle maternal smile on her face.
"By the way, Ryosuke, didn't we agree to do the night cleaning work tonight?" The woman seemed to suddenly remember something and looked at her husband and said, "It's already this late, isn't it too late if we don't go quickly?
"Well... since the due date is not tomorrow, I thought about it and decided to take a leave of absence." The man named Ryosuke looked at his wife and spoke with concern.
"What are you talking about?" The woman smiled helplessly, holding the cup. "I'm fine, you're just too nervous. Besides, didn't you agree to work the night shift? You have to do it well."
"That being said." Ryosuke rubbed his nose and looked at his wife and said, "But don't you want me to be here with you?"
"I'm fine." The considerate wife smiled gently and put the scarf on her husband. "Which area are you responsible for cleaning today?"
"There's probably a lot of cleaning to do," Ryosuke said, stretching his neck to make it easier for his wife. "But there's a bus that'll pick us up a little in front of the opera house."
"Well... I'm leaving. I'll come back tomorrow morning." The man said goodbye to his wife with a smile and left.
………
In front of the opera house, I came to the hall at this moment. Before I could carefully look for Ayako and others, I soon heard the enthusiastic shouts from Sonoko, "Brother-in-law, brother-in-law~Here, here~"
Looking for the source of the sound, Tang Ze soon saw Ayako and her group.
However, Kogoro Mori and Eri Kisaki, who were supposed to appear, did not show up. Instead, they were replaced by Heiji Kuroko and Kazuha Toyama, who were related to them.
"Isn't it Christmas today? Why did you two come all the way to Kanto? Don't you need to spend the holiday with your family?"
He came to Ayako, took her arm skillfully, held her hand tightly, and greeted Ayako with a smile. Then Tang Ze turned his head to look at Hattori Heiji and asked curiously.
"It's our dad who asked us to visit their friends in Kanto, so I came with Kazuha."
Hattori Heiji chuckled and explained, "After my visit, I went to visit the Mori Detective Agency. I didn't expect to catch a free opera performance. Thank you so much for your hospitality."
"It's okay. My dad wouldn't come anyway, and my mom was working overtime, so she only had dinner with me and didn't have time to watch the opera."
Xiaolan smiled and said, "I was just worrying about what to do with the ticket Sister Ayako gave me, and it just so happened that you and Kazuha came."
"Anyway, thank you for your hospitality. I've always wanted to attend an opera at the Morisui Opera House, and I didn't expect the opportunity to come so soon~"
He Ye smiled and looked at everyone, inviting them: "When you come to Guanxi to play, be sure to contact me. I will treat you well then."
While everyone was talking animatedly, Conan came over with the three excited little ones.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com