Chapter 42 Exit
It's late at night and everyone is asleep.
After leaving Takasaka Ryuji's ward, Shiratori was walking on the road.
Thinking back to the meeting in the ward, he still felt an indescribable feeling in his heart.
Will Takaoka Ryuji really choose to accept the enticement of the top leaders because of this?
Amidst his thoughts, Bai Niao strolled along the streets shrouded in the night. Most of the shops around him had turned off their lights and closed. Only a few red lanterns were swaying gently in the breeze, reflecting his slightly tired figure.
He had not eaten anything since the afternoon, and only now realized that his stomach was empty.
"Huh?"
Just as he was hesitating about which restaurant to choose, an unusual tranquility caught his attention.
At the corner of the street, a small shop stands quietly. Although the shop is inconspicuous, it exudes an inexplicable warmth.
Bai Niao's eyes lit up, and he unconsciously loosened his tight tie and walked towards the shop.
【Kiraya's rice】
Bai Niao lifted the door curtain and poked his head into the house. Perhaps it was a little late, there were no customers in the house. There was only a young boss who was carving radishes with a kitchen knife.
"Welcome!"
Kira Yoshimitsu saw that the visitor was calm and collected because he had just spied on the other party's meeting with Takasaka Ryuji in the hospital.
After both parties left, although most attention was focused on Takasaka Ryuji breaking into the gang alone, he also retained some energy to observe Shiratori.
After all, the other party can be regarded as the second male lead in his current script.
He also knew exactly what the authorities were thinking.
But based on my understanding of Takasaka Ryuji, if the authorities want to successfully win him over, Shiratori's sincerity has a higher chance of success than Miki's plan.
What a pity...tsk tsk...
Kirara Yoshimitsu put down the radish Buddha he had carved and asked, "Sir, what would you like to eat?"
"One tonkotsu ramen, please, thank you!"
Upon hearing this, Kira Yoshimitsu began to stretch the kneaded dough. He had just lit the stove and saw the flame suddenly rising. His mind was filled with thoughts, and he thought of Yamagami Tetsuya who was still practicing.
Come to think of it, Shiratori was also there when Tetsuya Yamagami met him.
What a fate~
In fact, when Yamagami Tetsuya talked with the other party before, he was impressed by him and even thought about giving him a chance.
But considering that the other party is no longer at the passionate age and has no special talents, he is just an ordinary person with a gentle personality.
I always feel that it's a bit unfair to give the other person the seed of ability...
Soon, a bowl of steaming ramen was served on the table, and Shiratori's eyes were instantly attracted to the bowl of noodles.
Almost impatiently, I gently reached in with a spoon and carefully tasted a sip of the soup.
"Hmm? This taste..." A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
The pork bone soup base of this small shop is extremely mellow. Instead of the common milky white color, it has an attractive milk tea color, which is unique and tempting.
As soon as the soup enters the mouth, the rich aroma bursts out instantly and fills the entire mouth, as if awakening the dormant taste buds and lifting the spirits of Shiratori.
"Bone marrow! Boss, you must have added a lot of bone marrow and cooked it carefully!" Bai Niao exclaimed.
When Kira Yoshimitsu heard this, a look of surprise flashed across his face, which then turned into an appreciative smile.
"Oh? It seems that you, the customer, are an expert!"
With the boss's affirmation, Shiratori couldn't help but feel a little proud, and he talked even more fluently.
"Hey, boss, don't look at me like this now. My family runs a grocery store. In order to help my family, I run a lot of errands and visit customers door to door."
"During this process, I visited small shops in every corner and tasted all kinds of food. So, I think I have a good understanding of food!"
Kira Yoshimitsu listened with interest as he continued his intricate carving of radish.
"That was a valuable experience! I wonder if the client is still doing that street-walking job now?"
When Bai Niao heard this, his thoughts drifted away. The recent series of twists and turns made him feel exhausted.
From the investigation of Tetsuya Yamagami, which made him set foot in the world of extraordinary people for the first time and nearly lost his life; to participating in high-level meetings and job changes; to the various complex situations surrounding Takasaka Ryuji today, each one is too much for him to handle.
In particular, the heavy pressure and discomfort in the new position made him lose his former enthusiasm and passion for this job, which he had originally hoped would advance his career.
He looked up at Kira Yoshimitsu who was immersed in the art of sculpture. The other person's concentration inexplicably gave him an indescribable sense of security.
Suddenly, he blurted out to Kira Yoshimitsu a question that had been bothering him for a long time.
"Boss, if there is a job that can ensure your life will be smooth, but the price is to give up your personal principles, what will you choose?"
Kira Yoshimitsu did not stop because of Shiratori's question. He answered while carving carefully.
"I will stick to my personal principles. I have always hated constraints and restrictions. What I pursue is the freedom and unfetteredness of the mind."
"Just like this small shop, although it is the cornerstone of my foothold in society and provides me with a livelihood, in a sense, it is also a kind of 'shackle' imposed on me by society. What I long for is to transcend these boundaries and find my true self."
After saying this, Kira Yoshimitsu finished carving the radish in his hand, and a lifelike smiling Buddha appeared in front of Shiratori.
He gently pushed the work in front of Shiratori and smiled.
"So, I think the most important thing is to follow your heart and maintain the most sincere emotions and pursuits. This is my personal opinion."
Gazing at the Buddha statue in front of him that was smiling under the exquisite craftsmanship of Kira Yoshimitsu, that smile seemed to have magical power, instantly infecting Shiratori and brightening his mood.
Thinking about how I have trouble falling asleep every night recently.
Whenever he lay in bed, he was thinking about whether the planned operation of sacrificing the gangsters and allowing the poisoning was correct.
Now, the boss’ words are like a breeze, blowing away the haze in my heart and bringing long-lost relaxation.
Shiratori stood up suddenly and bowed deeply to Kira Yoshimitsu.
"Boss, thank you for your advice. My current job is really not suitable for me anymore!"
Kira Yoshimitsu looked at Shiratori and realized that the other party had made a decision, then smiled.
"It's a bit hasty to make a decision like this. You should at least consider what kind of job you will do after you resign, right?"
Hearing this, Shiratori smiled easily, pointed at the ramen in front of him, and then pointed at the tip of his tongue, full of confidence.
"In fact, I have made enough money from working for so many years. Now I just want to do something I like. I am quite confident in my taste buds! I think becoming a food blogger might be a good idea!"
"Sanlang...how about this name?"
"Oh! That sounds catchy!"
“I’ve even thought of a name for the show!”
“A lonely gourmet!”
"That's great! I might even need your help in promoting my business in the future!"
“No where!”
Shiratori picked up her coat from her seat and put it on, then walked out of the store and looked in the direction of the hospital.
"Maybe this is the right choice?"
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Kira Yoshimitsu placed the newly carved radish Buddha together with the one he had carved when he entered the door.
There were two Buddhas, one with a smile on his face and the other with an angry look.
"Although God has the wrath of fire and water, he can be kind sometimes!"
"If you are kept in the dark, it really affects your ability to continue digging."
"Ryuji, you are a talented person. It would be a shame to waste your boring time searching for enemies in the void."
(End of this chapter)
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