Chapter 31 Chapter 31 Oh, Zero is getting harder and harder to coax...
"Did I do something wrong?"
A familiar voice, belonging to his childhood friend, came from the receiver, making Zhu Fujingguang dazed for a moment.
He was familiar with this scene.
During those 19 years of childhood, he and Rei Furuya had their share of arguments.
But unlike the childhood friend pair of Hagiwara Kenji and Matsuda Jinpei, who mostly resolved their quarrels with fists and acting like a spoiled brat, Morofushi Kagemitsu and Furuya Rei are both somewhat stubborn by nature.
Even Morofushi Kagemitsu, who appears gentle on the surface and is usually even gentler towards Furuya Rei.
Outsiders may not be able to imagine that once a quarrel occurs or deteriorates into a cold war, the one who finally gives in within the couple is often the one who surrenders first.
A blond, dark-skinned child, teenager, or young man would slowly approach Zhufu Jingguang with a pout, their purple-gray eyes gazing at the sky, the ground, the flowers, and the grass. Then, quickly, out of the corner of their eye, they would glance at the sulking You Xunran. After a moment, they would say in a wronged tone, "Did I do something wrong?"
The figures in those long years and the person on the other end of the phone almost overlapped, making Zhu Fujingguang clearly realize that regardless of whether it was Zhu Fujingguang's childhood friend or not, this was indeed Furuya Rei, and his life did not seem to be changed by the fact that "he did not have Zhu Fujingguang as his childhood friend".
...That's good.
After calming down a bit, Zhu Fujingguang asked in return, "Zero certainly did a great job. Calling himself a support is a bit too modest."
"You know perfectly well that's not what I'm talking about, Mr. Cat."
Even though he couldn't see the other person's face, Zhu Fujingguang could judge from his familiarity with Furuya Rei that the other person must be frowning.
"At the beginning of the call, you ignored my owner's joke. As soon as you got the information you wanted, you wanted to hang up immediately... We haven't spoken on the phone in four days!"
Zhu Fujingguang was left in tears and laughter after hearing this accusation: So Zero cares so much about the owner's strange script?
He avoided answering the question because he liked Rei Furuya and had something on his mind, which led him to think the metaphor was a bit ambiguous. If he had known that it would arouse Rei Furuya's vigilance, he would have complained honestly.
And it was indeed because he decided not to attack Furuya Rei anymore that Morofushi Kagemitsu wanted to try to slowly remove the tender parts of the conversation between Mr. "Cat" and Furuya Rei.
Keren still needs to be coaxed. After all, their "cooperation" relationship cannot be affected by personal matters: "Sorry, I'm really exhausted these days and just found some time. I originally wanted to have a good rest, but I haven't contacted Zero for so long..."
1207 couldn't help but run out from the corner and complain: "You seem like a skilled scumbag."
Zhu Fujingguang: "..."
In his original world, he would occasionally coax Jiang Gu Ling like this, why haven't I heard you say this?
Since Zhufu Jingguang was very familiar with the business of "coaxing Jiang Gu Ling" (a person who was about to get angry) with just a few gentle words, he calmed down the slightly angry Jiang Gu Ling. "Then Mr. Cat, have a good rest. I'll call you tomorrow."
Zhu Fujingguang: "..."
Why does it feel like it's not completely coaxed? Before, Furuya Rei never announced when he would call "Cat" again.
Alas, Zero is becoming increasingly difficult to coax.
After hanging up the phone, Zhu Fujingguang used the computer in the safe house to start looking at the mission information that Bourbon sent to the Scottish mailbox yesterday.
The target of their mission this time is an elite man named Hiroyuki Kato, who is in his early thirties and a small leader in a multinational financial company. He has no previous connection with the organization.
The organization's real target was not Kato Hiroyuki, but a cultural relic passed down from their ancestors, a painting from the last century.
They also secretly sent people to offer a high price to buy the painting from Kato Hiroyuki, but he came from a wealthy family and had strong earning ability, so he refused to sell the heirloom.
Since there was no hope of bribery with money, the organization tried to use a beauty trap, but Kato Hiroyuki, who had a wife, didn't know whether his standards were too high or he really kept his moral bottom line, so the beauty trap also failed.
Since only Kato Hiroyuki knew the information about this cultural relic, the organization was not well-organized and could not arrest and torture the person directly. They were afraid that they would accidentally kill the person and not be able to find the painting, so they decided to send two code-named members to play the emotional card first to see if they could find out the storage location of the painting. If that didn't work, they would use violence to solve the problem.
Bourbon found out that Kato Hiroshima would take his annual leave next week and take his wife and daughter to travel to Southeast Asia for more than half a month. All they had to do was pretend to be a couple in a good relationship to get closer to the mission target.
After quickly browsing Kato Hiroyuki's personal information, Morofushi Kagemitsu turned his attention to the small photo of the painting.
In order to ensure that they did not take the wrong painting, the organization provided a photo, but the clarity was not high and one could only see that it was a painting of flowers and birds with delicate brushstrokes.
Based on the age and type of the painting, Zhu Fujingguang was unable to find any information about the painting on the Internet, and it did not appear to be the work of a well-known painter.
So what exactly is it that makes the organization go to such great lengths to get it?
As for Kato Hiroyuki, who has always refused to hand over the painting, does he really value friendship that much, or does he know the secret hidden in the painting?
The answer can only be found through actual contact with Hiroyuki Kato.
In order to prevent their meeting with Kato Hiroyuki from appearing too deliberate, and also to make some preparations in advance, Scotland and Bourbon need to stay for two or three days before Kato Hiroyuki arrives, so they will set off the day after tomorrow.
Time was tight. After hearing the sound of the washing machine finishing work, Zhu Fujingguang hung the other dry clothes in the closet, changed his own clothes into a hoodie, and went out again.
According to information from an outside member, Miyano Akemi is currently a junior in college. Today's classes have ended and it seems that she has no other plans for the time being.
So, Keimitsu Morofushi sent a time to Akemi Miyano via his Scottish mobile phone number.
As for why the location was not mentioned... Although Akemi Miyano is only an outer member, due to Shirley's special situation, she does not live in the dormitory, but in a house owned by the organization near the school.
According to the information previously provided by Bourbon, Scotland and Akemi Miyano usually meet at her home.
Miyano Akemi replied quickly: "Okay, Midorikawa-san."
He didn't call him by his code name but called him Brother Midorikawa. It seems that they have a pretty good relationship.
So he turned and headed in another direction.
Thirty minutes later, Morofushi Keimitsu rang the doorbell of Miyano Akemi's residence with a box of cake and a large paper bag in his hands.
The door was quickly opened, and a young girl with long, smooth black hair opened the door, her eyes shining: "Brother Midorikawa!"
She was wearing a light blue dress with a thin sweater draped over her shoulders, and her smile was gentle and charming.
After changing into slippers, Zhu Fujingguang handed the cake in his hand to Miyano Akemi, and was somewhat surprised to find a freshly extinguished cigarette on the coffee table in the living room.
Did someone just leave here, or does the seemingly good girl Akemi Miyano actually like to smoke?
But then I thought, no matter how gentle she looks, she is still a member of the organization, and there is no need to make a fuss about just smoking a cigarette.
The girl didn't notice his gaze. She took the cake and looked at the logo on the box curiously. "This shop is quite famous among my classmates. I've eaten there with them once or twice. But Midorikawa always brought his homemade desserts when he came before. Is he too busy to make it this time?"
Zhu Fujingguang: "..."
The relationship between Scotland and Akemi Miyano is so good that Scotland actually makes the desserts he brings her himself every time.
If the relationship is so good, Akemi Miyano will definitely be able to understand Scottish sign language, so it would not be convenient for her to use a small-screen mobile phone to convey things that she does not want the organization to know.
Zhu Fujingguang used sign language to say, "I just got back from a business trip and changed safe houses. I was so busy that I forgot to buy some food. Sorry, what do you want to eat? I'll make it up to you next time, double the amount."
Miyano Akemi was much more familiar with sign language than Bourbon was. She could even understand his sign language while opening the cake box: "No need, the cake that Midorikawa brought this time is delicious - I wouldn't say that!"
The girl gave a sly smile. "No matter how famous those cake shops are, they can't compare to Brother Midorikawa's craftsmanship. I'm not bragging, but if Brother Midorikawa could open a dessert shop someday, business would definitely be booming..."
Zhu Fushigi Kagemitsu looked at Miyano Akemi and his smile dimmed for a moment. He probably realized that this day would probably never happen unless it was required for a mission.
He shifted his gaze slightly and helped Miyano Akemi put away the empty cake box.
Miyano Akemi knew she had spoken out of turn, and her words stung the two people present at the same time. She quickly continued with her previous joke, "So if Midorikawa-san wants to make us dessert, why not make Shiho an opera house cake? She mentioned it last time. As for me... I like everything Midorikawa-san makes!"
Zhu Fu Jingguang nodded in agreement.
He handed the other bag to Miyano Akemi, who opened it and smiled even more brightly, "It's Fusae's bag! Midorikawa-san is so nice to Shiho!"
Zhu Fushi Jingguang retorted: "I don't agree with what Mingmei said. The bag is for each of you. Why do you only say that I am good to Shiho?"
The girl with long black hair naturally put the newer bag away, apparently leaving it for her sister: "Because it's Shiho who likes Fusae more."
Morofushi Kagemitsu was sure that Miyano Akemi had seen his mouth shape: [Remind Shiho, there is a message I want to tell her in the handbag.]
This was also his main purpose in coming to see Akemi Miyano this time. He wanted to confirm something from Shirley.
After putting her bag away, Miyano Akemi picked up the fruit mille-feuille and scooped a spoonful, nodding with satisfaction: "This one is really delicious."
She mouthed the answer: "I will."
After finishing the business, Zhu Fujingguang guessed Scotland's previous personality and asked Miyano Akemi about her recent studies and life with the attitude of an older brother.
To be honest, he was not very skilled in this business. After all, he only had one older brother and no younger brothers or sisters.
Akemi Miyano answered his questions one by one and even took the initiative to share some interesting things she had encountered recently.
Morofushi Jingguang began to understand why Scotland was willing to get so close to the Miyano sisters. Although he had not met the younger sister yet, this older sister was indeed someone who could make people relax.
When saying goodbye to Miyano Akemi, the girl who saw him out gave him a gentle and somewhat sad smile.
"During this meeting, I felt that Midorikawa-san was more emotional than before. I wonder if this is a good thing?"
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