"Mr. Mori! You have to help me! My girlfriend has disappeared!"
Before he even opened the door, Guangyou heard a boy crying out.
When Kōyū pushed open the door, he saw a young man holding his head, his whole body trembling rhythmically. He spoke as if he was about to cry at any moment: "Mr. Mōri, you must help me find my Nanako!"
"Mr. Gaoyuan, please don't rush, speak slowly." Xiaolan placed a cup of tea on the table in front of Gaoyuan.
Guangyou walked to the sofa and finally saw Gaoyuan Chan's appearance clearly. Gaoyuan Chan's appearance was very handsome in the eyes of ordinary people. He had a full forehead, sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, a high nose like a peak, and lips of just the right thickness. The proportions between his facial features were very harmonious, making people feel comfortable at first glance.
However, he was not in good condition at the time. He had heavy dark circles under his eyes, his black hair was very messy, and his lips were pale and dry to the point of peeling.
Then, Gao Yuanzhen forcibly suppressed his urge to burst into tears and took a long time to recount the whole incident.
It turns out that Takahara Zen is 24 years old this year and graduated from the University of Tokyo. He had a boyfriend during his university years, and they had been together for several years. They were about to get married when the other person disappeared.
After briefly understanding the situation, Uncle Mori nodded and had Genzo fill out a simple form, thus accepting the case.
However, it's getting late today, and Uncle Mori, after getting Zen's permission, decided to investigate tomorrow. For now, of course, he should enjoy his happy time.
"Xiao Lan! Another cup!"
"Dad, you've had enough to drink!"
Ran stood with her hands on her hips, looking angrily at the slightly tipsy Uncle Mori. She snatched the beer can from him, her face smiling, but the can in her hand was slightly deformed, turning from a round can into a flat one.
With the sound of the beer can warping, Uncle Mori sobered up, cold sweat beading on his forehead: "I won't drink anymore after I finish this glass."
Hearing this, Xiaolan put down the beer can and turned back to tidy up.
After letting out a long sigh, Uncle Mori gulped down the bottle of wine in his hand. After finishing it, he reluctantly poured it out, as if afraid of missing a single drop.
Guangyou chuckled as he held the beer wrapper in his hand: "Reinforced drop-proof, it can withstand a fall from the second floor without breaking or deforming..."
...
The next day, at 10:00 AM, everyone got ready to set off.
After a half-hour drive, the group arrived at Zen Kōgen's home in Tokyo. Zen Kōgen's home was a detached villa, similar to Shinichi's.
Just from the outside, you can tell that the decoration is Japanese traditional style. After ringing the doorbell and getting the owner's permission, everyone pushed open the door and went in.
Upon entering, what immediately catches everyone's eye is a small fountain next to the courtyard, in which several goldfish swim.
On the other side of the yard was a flower stand filled with flowerpots. Besides common flowers like camellias, roses, and jasmine, what surprised Guangyou was another flower that was entirely red and emitted a special fragrance. He couldn't help but exclaim, "There's this?"
Xiaolan also smelled the scent, leaned closer to the flower, squinted and looked at it carefully, then took a deep sniff: "What's this flower called? I can smell a faint chocolate scent on it."
“This flower is called Chocolate Universe.” Guangyou couldn’t believe that the Takahara Zen family actually had this flower.
Chocolate Universe originates from Mexico and gets its name from the aroma of chocolate accompanying the blooming of flowers.
It typically blooms at night, and because the flowers fade quickly, the local government has passed laws to protect its growing environment.
"Little brother, you know that too?"
Gaoyuan Chan walked out of the room. After a night's rest, he seemed to be in much better spirits. His dark circles had faded, and his hair seemed to have been styled. He looked like a completely different person from yesterday.
"This is her favorite flower. She says the flower has a milder, more natural chocolate flavor than real chocolate."
Speaking of the flower, Takahara Zen's mood became somewhat low. Seeing this, Xiaolan quickly comforted him, "Mr. Takahara, don't worry, my father will definitely be able to help you find Miss Nanako."
Uncle Mori nodded solemnly, patted his chest, and his meaning was self-evident.
"Come in and have a seat." Gao Yuan Chan pushed open the door, forcing a smile on his face.
After entering the room, the group found that the interior decoration was indeed in a traditional style. Gaoyuan Chan was clearly very satisfied with the decoration: "My father had experience as a monk, so I have been exposed to these things since I was a child, and that's why I like this style even more."
Xiao Lan nodded her chin: "So, Mr. Gao Yuan, your name is derived from this experience of your father?"
To this, Gao Yuan Chan nodded, but then quickly shook his head: "To be honest, I don't know either. I asked my father when I was a child, and he told me to figure it out myself."
He shrugged: "My father has always liked to say things to me that I don't understand since I was a child. I think that experience must have given him this habit."
Takahara Zen first led everyone on a brief tour of the house. The house had two floors in total. The first floor was generally used to receive guests and was equipped with a guest room. The second floor was mainly Takahara Zen's living area, which included his study, his girlfriend Nanako's art studio, and their bedroom.
After roughly surveying the house, Gao Yuan Chan invited everyone to sit down. He hadn't had much time yesterday and wasn't feeling well, so he would now give a detailed introduction.
Takahara Zen's girlfriend's full name is Nanako Nanakawa. She is a top student at Tokyo University of the Arts. Not only is her painting skill first-class, but her grades are also among the best. She is also beautiful. Isn't that infuriating?
Takahara Zen's father, Takahara Yu, was the president of a company. He made a mistake in his early years, injured someone, and went to prison. After his release, he entered a temple to practice for several years.
After his father worked and saved up some money, he started a business. After entering the business world, he managed to make his company quite successful in just a few years. Apart from a slight loss in the first year or two, he made a considerable amount of money, if not a fortune.
His mother's original name was Akiba Shizuka. After marrying Takahara Yu, she changed her name to Takahara Shizuka. Although she was not a rich heiress, her family had some assets. As an only child, she was pampered in every way. She met Takahara Yu by chance, and she liked his personality very much. The two quickly got together, dated for three years, and got married. The following year, she gave birth to Takahara Zen.
In short, Gao Yuanchan's family background is the goal that many ordinary people aspire to. His father is wealthy, his mother's family is also well-off, he is an only child, and he has a girlfriend who is an art student. In short, he is a "winner in life".
However, life is full of misfortunes. His parents passed away the year he came of age. Apart from various relatives such as his father's distant cousin and his uncle's son's cousin, he was all alone in the world.
At this point, he sighed deeply, his face filled with disappointment: "Back then, I was only 18 years old when I failed to achieve my dreams, so I could only inherit my family's vast fortune. Then I managed the company while attending university, and it was also that year that I met Nanako..."
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