It happened to be the free vacation time at Teitan High School, so Jiang Lai didn't need to consider asking for leave from the school.
In fact, the estimated time for this mission is only one night, which will not delay for long. If ordinary friends ask, just say that you are going out to take a walk and observe the local customs - this is also the original reason why Jiang Lai went to Japan. The company arranged for him to observe the local customs and practices here.
Jiang Lai: It’s easy to come, but hard to go back (wiping away tears).
From then on, a new version of "The Temptation to Go Home" was staged in a foreign country and dimension!
Both Kurosawa Akira and Morobushi Kagemitsu knew what Jiang Lai was actually going to do, so Jiang Lai naturally told them about it and planned to contact them at any time during the mission if necessary.
In fact, Jiang Lai was not nervous about this mission, because in essence, these were all his own people...
Toru Amuro, Japanese Public Security Officer Furuya Rei, and Morofushi Kagemitsu had already told him that Little Sheep Ice Wine was one of their own, so Jiang Lai didn't need to worry about each other being pitted against each other, and they could even help each other!
Jiang Lai: It's so touching. This time, I'm finally a good teammate with Toru Amuro!
Malbek is a fighter who looks gentle but is cold-hearted. He seems to be good at swimming. He was seen once on a cruise ship. After the incident with Akai Shuichi, it is 80% certain that he is from the Lai faction - that is, someone on the side of the hidden boss himself.
Curacao, in the original novel, was Rum's confidant. However, according to the target character in the amusement park, she is now a traitor to Rum's faction and is protecting Mingmei. So she is probably on my side.
However, the problem is that none of them know each other's true factional alignment.
...Forget it, let's take it one step at a time. Jiang Lai thought to himself. The important thing is to communicate and cooperate with Amuro Toru in this mission, and to secretly explore the true position of Curacao and try to find out the news that may be related to Miyano Akemi.
Logically, Curacao and Akemi Miyano have no contact, and it is unknown why Curacao took huge risks to protect Akemi Miyano in this new series.
The mission location is a bar, where they meet and the mission is carried out.
Jiang Lai was a little surprised. He originally thought that the location of the operation in Curacao would be some more dangerous place...
Perhaps it was because Jiang Lai had such a deep impression of the movie version of Gin's Nightmare (?), that his first reaction when he saw Curacao was that they were going to the Metropolitan Police Department to steal files and Gin was shooting the Ferris wheel (bushi).
Little Lamb Ice Wine looked more like an underage high school student, so he encountered some trouble at the first hurdle of entering the bar.
This bar is a formal and legal operating venue with very strict admission standards. When Jiang Lai, disguised as a little sheep, arrived at the door, the person in charge suspected that he was a minor who sneaked into the bar while attending school.
Jiang Lai: "Am I really an adult? I just look younger!"
So Jiang Lai was pulled over to have his ID checked, and the person in charge repeatedly confirmed that he was indeed an adult before finally allowing him to enter.
Jiang Lai: I never thought I would almost get stuck at the first level...!
He complained in his heart and then stepped into the bar of this mission.
The light in the bar was dim, and the air was filled with the intoxicating aroma of alcohol. The bartenders at the front desk were dressed in neat uniforms, and their elegant movements made people unable to help but admire them. At this time, the background music was relatively soothing cello music, which was pleasant and melodious. The dance floor was still being set up, and there were not many people inside. It seemed that the real carnival of the night had not yet begun.
Jiang Lai's eyes scanned the surroundings and finally stopped at a table in the corner that was half-hidden by a decorative sculpture. The seats in the northeast corner should be here. It was secluded and private, but he could peek into the dance floor in the hall.
He put on a sheep-like smile and walked over. Turning around the decorative sculpture, he saw the table, and the blond-haired, dark-skinned man was already sitting there. The other party looked up sharply.
"Is this Mr. Amuro? I'm Watanabe Weilai." Jiang Lai walked over, pulled out a chair and sat down smoothly, saying the secret code for their meeting today, "The night breeze has been a little chilly lately, maybe there will be a night rain - would you like a mojito? It's refreshing and thirst-quenching."
When Amuro Toru saw him, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes, but all the emotions were well covered in his smile: "Thank you, no thanks, I've already ordered a Long Island Iced Tea."
"Oh, okay." Jiang Lai nodded and said to the waiter beside him, "Then give me a mojito."
After the service staff left, they were the only two people left. At this time, Jiang Lai continued the codeword that Morofushi Keimitsu and Amuro Toru had communicated to confirm their identities: "The weather has been clear recently, which is very suitable for going to Mount Fuji to watch the sunrise. The view of the morning sun burning through the sky will definitely be unforgettable."
Amuro Toru crossed his arms and continued with a smile, "Indeed. The light of dawn breaks through the clouds, and the shocking feeling it brings to people in an instant is absolutely wonderful."
After the two of them exchanged secret codes, they both confirmed their identities.
Curacao and Malbec had not yet arrived, so the atmosphere between the two of them relaxed a little. The waiter also served Amuro Toru's Long Island Iced Tea and Jiang Lai's Mojito.
Under the light, the liquid in the slender wine glass shone with a warm color, revealing the temptation of adult happiness.
Amuro Toru looked at Jiang Lai in front of him, raised his eyebrows slightly and asked: "Watanabe-san, are you...really an adult?"
The ice wine in front of him blinked his dark eyes, and his brown curly hair was casually tied behind his head, with a tuft of fluffy hair like a sheep's tail, swaying gently with the other person's movements. His face was still childish and youthful, with a strange and childish habit, and a loose beige sweatshirt, just like a very curious underage child who sneaked into the bar with the older brother next door.
...The organization may not consider age, but the public security department should pay attention to it no matter what. Even if the other party has talent and ability, they can't force minors in! Amuro Toru couldn't help shouting in his heart.
Minors should stay in school and study instead of getting involved in such dangerous places!
"Me?" Jiang Lai tilted his head and pointed at the door. "Of course I'm an adult! I just look younger! Otherwise, the inspector at the door wouldn't let me in. I was lingering at the door for a long time."
Such serious and emphatic words, coupled with the other party's soft and sweet voice and appearance, were not convincing at all. Instead, they made him look more like a minor who had stolen an adult's ID and came to an adult place.
Oh, yes, Icewine's position in the organization is a technical personnel, and it is said that he has excellent hacking skills. In this case, it seems reasonable to forge false evidence that will not be discovered and examined.
It stands to reason that the police would not take the initiative to send minors to infiltrate an organization. However, if the organization first targets an opponent, it seems possible that the opponent will be unable to get rid of it and can only use this line to join the organization as an undercover agent.
——No wonder Hiro asked me to take care of him. If he is a minor, it makes sense. Amuro Toru thought to himself. Minors do need more protection, especially in the organization.
Thoughts were running through Toru Amuro's mind, but he still smiled on the surface: "Oh, that's it, it turns out that Watanabe-san just looks young." He nodded in response to Jiang Lai's emphasis on his adulthood, as if to express his belief and affirmation.
However, he then went to the front desk and ordered a glass of orange juice in a very natural manner.
Jiang Lai hadn't reacted yet. He was just a little surprised that Amuro Toru actually liked orange juice. It was not common to order juice in a bar.
After thinking about it, Jiang Lai seemed to understand again. Maybe it was to keep a clear mind for the task later. After all, the alcohol content of Long Island Iced Tea was indeed a bit high.
But his own mojito is different! Jiang Lai nodded happily in his heart. This drink has a low alcohol content and a small aftereffect, so you can drink less and be happy.
As a glass of fresh orange juice was served, the brown-haired Malbec also found the table. His light brown eyes were wrapped in the gentleness of his disguise, and he sat down with a friendly smile: "Sorry, I'm a little late."
"No, it's still early." Amuro Toru also put on a fake smile and gently pushed the glass of mojito in front of Malbec. "Mojito is more refreshing and can temporarily quench your thirst instead of water."
Jiang Lai: “???” No, wait, that’s my mojito!!
Seeing his cocktail being pushed in front of someone else, his expression froze for a second instinctively. Then he saw the orange juice being placed in front of him by Amuro Toru: "Watanabe-san, drink a little less and moisten your throat." The other person's voice was mixed with a bit of smile and magnetism.
Jiang Lai: “???” Wait a minute, so this glass of orange juice is not for you to drink, but for me! !
So essentially, I still don’t believe that Little Lamb Ice Wine has reached adulthood, but I have really reached adulthood!
Perhaps he guessed that his mission partner would not resort to such crude means as drugging him, so Malbec did not refuse the wine that was pushed in front of him. Instead, he picked it up smoothly and elegantly, took a sip, and nodded, commenting, "This one tastes OK."
"Indeed, the Long Island Iced Tea here tastes pretty good too." Amuro Toru took it with a smile. He gently shook the glass, and the amber liquid swayed with a charming color.
Jiang Lai watched as Malbec took a sip of his mojito, and was sure that he would not get his cocktail back. If he ordered another one, he would offend Amuro Toru and make Malbec wonder why he did not drink the mojito that was just placed on the table.
Therefore, he could only swallow his tears silently in his heart, muttering to himself that after the mission was over and he returned home, he would get himself a cocktail and bring Jingguang along.
Then, Jiang Lai smiled like a sheep, picked up the glass and took a sip: "Ah, yes, the orange juice here is also very authentic and delicious--"
The author has something to say: Malbec:? Is orange juice authentic? But I didn't expect ice wine to be underage.
Amuro Toru: Orange juice is good. (Minors are not allowed to drink alcohol)
Little Sheep Jiang Lai: It’s delicious. (I’m an adult now! My mojito——)