Chapter 31
Shen Du Jianliu's expression was no different from before.
The silence was broken by a black-haired girl holding shopping bags in her arms behind him.
"Mr. Ranpo, are there any guests?"
The other person wore a golden butterfly hair accessory, a simple and clean white shirt and a black skirt. The brown paper bag in her arms was filled with various snacks and desserts, which were almost overflowing from her head, making the bag look precarious.
Because she couldn't free her hands to open the door, the girl could only use her elbows to prop the door open and step in sideways.
Kamado Kenru was standing right in front of her. Seeing this, he took the initiative to walk over and took the shopping bag from Yosano Akiko.
"Where to put it?"
"Hey, thank you..."
The black-haired girl pointed to her desk in a daze: "Just put it over there."
"There are things in there that I bought for myself, Ranpo-san. I can only give them to you after I've picked them out."
"Thank you!" Edogawa Ranpo, who was not far away, waved at her with squinted eyes and a light tone.
Yosano Akiko.
Shen Du Jianliu knew the other party's name, naturally because the barrage of comments once again filled the screen.
The other party seems to have some relationship with Mori Ogai and is a member of the Armed Detective Agency.
The ability corresponds to the famous literary poem "Please Don't Die", and possesses a rare healing ability.
Shen Du saw Liu calmly withdraw his gaze, bent down and placed the heavy shopping bag on the other's desk.
"Are you a client? If so, come sit in the living room for a while. I'll make you some tea."
Yosano Akiko had a good impression of the white-haired boy. After thanking him, she turned and went to the tea room.
"I am the only one who can handle his commission!"
Edogawa Ranpo had already jumped off the table and moved from his original position to Yosano Akiko's desk. He crushed the lollipop in his mouth and picked up a delicious stick at the top of the shopping bag, and said in a very confident tone:
"No puzzle can escape my special ability "Super Reasoning"——"
He sat back at his desk while tearing the packaging bag, freeing one arm and waving his four fingers towards Shen Du.
"Give me the information. Didn't you bring it with you?"
"OK."
Shen Du Jianliu handed over his handwritten document quickly and efficiently.
"Let me see..."
The black-haired young man with squinted eyes took out a pair of glasses. His handsome face was tinged with a bit of seriousness. He opened his eyes and quickly browsed the information on the document.
A very brief half minute passed, and the other party murmured in a low voice: "So that's it."
【Niu Niu Niu Niu Niu】
[Ranpo is amazing, he figured it out so quickly]
[…So what did he see? What did Shen Du want to ask? What was that information related to? Ababa Ababa Ababa, did I miss an episode? 】
【+1, confused.jpg】
[Kamito came to the detective agency just to find Ranpo to entrust him with a mission]
[Although I don’t understand it either, it doesn’t stop me from thinking that Ranpo is really awesome hhhhh]
"Monday evening at 7:00 pm, Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal, Asuka 5 cruise ship owned by Kawasaki TEU Marine Trading Co., Ltd."
Edogawa Ranpo put down the documents in his hand, put away the glasses frame on his nose and put it back in his pocket, then squinted his eyes and returned the documents.
"The organization you are looking for...or rather, the leader of the organization is right there."
"Mimic, right?"
"Um."
Shen Du Jianliu ignored the sudden silence of the barrage and reached out to take the information back.
TEU seafood trading company in the next city.
According to what we have learned within the organization during this period, this company is one of the outsourcing companies that a small company under PortMafia once cooperated with but now has no connection with.
When he was in the registration department not long ago, he happened to hear the intelligence officer who was in charge talk about this.
…
Is it related to PortMafia?
"Eh!? Is it over so soon?"
Yosano Akiko came over from the tea room with tea sets. Seeing Edogawa Ranpo put away his glasses as if he had accomplished something, she was speechless for a few seconds, but did not seem surprised.
After all, the other party is such a powerful person.
The commissioning process took no more than five minutes. Kamado Miru took out the budgeted envelope from his pocket and paid the commission money to them.
"goodbye."
The white-haired boy in a fur-collared coat bowed slightly, turned around and was about to leave when Edogawa Ranpo behind him suddenly called him.
"Wait a minute, handsome and cool patient."
The black-haired young man who was chewing a delicious stick bent down and took out a red umbrella from under his desk.
"I still have your umbrella."
“You can keep it.”
Kamado Kenryu didn't react to the name "Patient". He turned around with a calm expression and glanced at the long-handled umbrella in the other person's hand.
The umbrella was given to me as a thank-you gift for helping a lost old lady on the third day after I came into this world, which was also the rainy day when I met Mr. Eguchi.
Of course, Kamado Miru remembered the origin of the red umbrella.
It wasn't raining outside, so there was no need for him to hold this thing.
"Really? Then I'll put it away."
Edogawa Ranpo did not refuse, and squinted his eyes and put the umbrella back into the desk: "Ah... In that case, I will tell you another piece of news."
"The person you want to save, even though you don't know who it is."
"But he's staying at your organization's headquarters—"
"I guess he's doing something you don't want to see."
Shen Du Jian Liu was stunned for a moment, then nodded very sincerely: "Okay."
"Thank you so much."
It looks like he's going back now.
After completely leaving the Armed Detective Agency, Kamado Miru took out a box of matches from his pocket.
He lowered his eyes, struck a match, and lit the corner of the paper directly on the spot.
The small document instantly caught fire. The brief flame flashed in the lotus-colored eyes of the white-haired boy and was soon gone before it turned into ashes.
***
At this moment, the headquarters of PortMafia.
With his talents and the information he obtained, Kamado Miru successfully found Dazai Osamu's office.
“Knock, knock.”
I knocked on the door gently, but no one responded.
Shen Du Jianliu thought for a second, reached out and pressed the door handle down, and the unlocked office door was opened directly.
Although it was the office of one of the five top cadres, the room was extremely simple, with a pure black desk and light marble floor...
There was not a trace of wind in the air, and it was filled with an atmosphere of oppression and suffocation.
The dark ceiling was covered with a thick shadow, and the curtains blocked out the bright sunlight, separating the inside and outside of the house into two worlds.
As soon as Shen Du Jianliu raised his eyes, he noticed Dazai Osamu not far away.
The other person had his back to the door, his head tied in a hemp rope, and his whole body hanging on the chandelier, swaying slightly.
Like a hanged ghost.
[Dazai you...]
【Zai committed suicide today (1/1)】
[Who understands? I’m a little numb]
[Wow, I feel really bad for Chef Zai. Everyone, please don’t react like he’s crying wolf. He’s always serious about committing suicide.]
[Seeing that Ryu has come to save Dazai again, I am so touched]
[Watching Liuzai do things will always give you a warm and positive energy]
Bending down slightly to gather strength, the white-haired boy who was standing at the door walked forward without hesitation, wrapped his arms around the other's calves and pulled him off the rope.
Dazai Osamu: “…”
The room was eerily quiet for a moment.
"Jian Liujun, you are so rude. You just walked into the officer's room without even waiting for a response?"
"Because of your intrusion, my sleep was disturbed."
He stretched his calves and upper knees, signaling the other party to quickly lower him to the ground.
Kamado Kenryu bent down obediently, allowing Dazai Osamu's feet to touch the flat ground at the same time, and straightened up with a serious expression.
"Mr. Dazai, please don't commit suicide again."
“…”
"Hanging is my habit. In other words, it is a kind of hanging health method for me."
"Because I can't die, I'm used to sleeping hanging."
The black-haired boy looked down at me with deep eyes, and his gentle and affectionate smile did not show any friendly warmth.
"You've been observing me for so long, don't you understand? Meet Liu Jun."
Shen Dujianliu tilted his head, but did not feel confused or annoyed by the other party's words.
"Your neck must have been bruised. I'll go get the medical kit and towels."
Dazai Osamu: “…”
"Hanging yourself to sleep can also lead to death by strangulation. I would be worried."
Kamado Jianliu responded patiently to the other party's words. He found the independent restroom in Dazai Osamu's office and happened to notice the clean towels and washbasin: "Please don't do this anymore."
"No matter how many times you commit suicide, I will come to save you."
As the young man's cold voice fell, the door outside the bathroom was suddenly closed with a "bang", and Dazai Osamu left his office inexplicably.
A few minutes later, he came into the room holding a lot of bandages that he had gotten from somewhere.
As if he had completely forgotten the previous topic, the delicate black-haired boy picked up a roll of bandages and muttered to himself: "Just got a new wound, so I'll change a new bandage--"
The other party untied the end of the bandage tucked in, and began to remove it around the neck in circles. As the pure white outermost layer was removed, the inner layer close to the skin began to show dots of red.
As expected, a circle of purple-red marks were left on Dazai Osamu's neck.
"Mr. Dazai, let me help you."
Shen Du saw Liu coming out of the bathroom with cold water. He just happened to see him removing the bandage, looking lonely and pitiful, so he put down the basin and planned to go forward to help.
However.
Before the white-haired boy could walk over with steady steps, the cell phone in his pocket suddenly rang at an inopportune time.
He stopped and took out his phone, then looked down at the caller ID on the screen.
The center of the Central Plains.
【Um? It's Chuuya.
[It's such a coincidence that Chuuya called, but I feel like Zai doesn't need any help, Shendu dotes on him too much]
[Coward Dazai: Don’t come over here! 】
[Is there something wrong? Woohoo, please pick up the phone quickly.]
[So Aru added Chuuya’s number? 】
After thinking for a while, Shen Du Jianliu decided to answer the call. Under the obscure gaze of the black-haired boy, he freed one hand and put the phone to his ear: "Hello, Mr. Chuuya."
"What's the matter?"
"Hey, uh... nothing much."
The voice on the other end of the phone was very clear. His voice, which should have been gentle and cheerful, showed some concern that could not be concealed. He said a little uncomfortably, "I just want to ask if you have eaten. It's almost noon."
"How was your stay last night? Did you use all the facilities in the apartment?"
"It doesn't matter if you don't know how to use it. I'll teach you slowly."
"…If you haven't eaten yet, let's go out for dinner together."
[Oh my god, Nakadashi is so gentle qwq]
[Because he treats Liu as his younger brother]
[Naka is also good! Unlike someone, yes, you - the other person in the room]
[Dazai is looking over here, his eyes are so calm, I wonder what he is thinking]
[I didn’t realize it until you told me the above]
[Dazai's expression seems a little irritated, I can't explain it, it's a bit like black mud, which makes people scared]
"I'm at headquarters and haven't eaten yet."
Kamado Kenryu answered truthfully, but actually glanced at Dazai Osamu with great concern.
Spreading hope is naturally more important than something as trivial as eating.
"Headquarters? Ah, I see. Let's meet in the cafeteria of the headquarters later."
"I'll treat you to a meal in the cafeteria."
"OK."
If you don't demand that it pass immediately, you can barely accept this goodwill with little effect.
Kamado saw Ryu put away his phone without any expression on his face. Seeing that Dazai Osamu had already removed the bandage himself, he picked up the towel in the basin and continued walking towards him.
"Mr. Dazai, applying a cold towel for 24 hours will help soothe the bruise."
"I said so."
The black-haired boy with fluffy and soft hair touched the scar on his neck. He glanced at the warm towel that the other party had wrung out cleanly: "Compared to this... I'm also very hungry. I haven't eaten since I woke up in the morning."
"Jian Liu-jun, aren't you going to take me to dinner with you?"
The black-haired boy tilted his head slightly, his brown left eye flashing with a pitiful and moist luster.
"OK."
Shen Du Jianliu had no reason to refuse.
He nodded calmly. Desperate people need to be stroked with ease. He can be said to be experienced in handling related matters.
"I want to put a towel on you first, okay?"
"… whatever you want."
Just like that, Shen Du Jianliu simply helped the other person deal with his neck.
After Dazai Osamu put on new bandages, the two handsome boys left each other's offices together and took the elevator to the cafeteria floor.
The cafeteria of the Port Mafia is spacious and bright, with a full range of dishes at the food window. The decoration style has a bit of Italian flavor, and the atmosphere is relatively relaxed compared to the serious and quiet corridor.
Walking out of the elevator, the black-haired boy with fluffy and slightly curly hair raised his hand, his slender knuckles touched the bandage on his neck, and said with a sigh:
"Jian Liujun, it really hurts here."
"I hate pain the most. Do you think it will leave scars?"
"No."
Shen Du Jian Ru took out the towel he brought with him, glanced at the whole row of wash basins in the cafeteria, and said soothingly: "Bruises and scratches on the surface of the skin will not leave scars."
"I'll continue to apply cold compress for you."
"Hmm, my shoulders feel a little sore..."
"I'll help you relieve it."
Kamado Kenryu came behind Dazai Osamu and gave him a shoulder massage.
"Ah, the fruit plate No. 3 over there looks delicious..."
"I'll get it."
The two of them had already stepped into the cafeteria hall of PortMafia. The tables here were neatly arranged, and the aroma of hot dishes filled the empty space. Occasionally, members in black suits would walk in in pairs of two or three.
When they saw a certain youngest of the five most powerful cadres in history, who was rumored to be extremely terrifying, they all stood respectfully to the side, bowed their heads and looked submissive.
…
Except for Nakahara Chuuya who was already waiting in the public area of the restaurant.
As soon as he looked up, he saw Dazai Osamu standing at the door leisurely ordering people here and there, while the white-haired boy who was being ordered around was completely unaware and worked hard without complaint...
She was even very obedient and took the fruit box she got back, picked up a grape with a stick, lowered her brows, and handed it to the mouth of a black-haired boy in a well-behaved and sensible manner.
Nakahara Chuuya almost lost his grip on the phone and spat out blood on the spot.
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