The hand with sticky and warm blood held Jiang Lai and led him to move flexibly in the organization's base.

Jiang Lai once sent the terrain of the underground base of the United Organization to the United Organization under the identity of HLJ. Matsuda Jinpei naturally also studied it carefully, which is why he was able to reach the location of the BOSS office so quickly.

Jiang Lai could feel that Matsuda Jinpei's hands were shaking. Perhaps it was the aftereffects of the powerful pounding on the door, or the emotional ups and downs of being on the verge of life and death.

But he didn't ask anything, he just gently held the other's hand, giving himself silent support and comfort. He didn't use any force, fearing that he would make the other's bruise or even fractured hand worse.

A loud explosion came from far behind; the powerful bomb hidden on the top of that gentleman's office was finally detonated!

Multiple explosions caused by one explosion sounded one after another, accompanied by blazing flames, like the fire of hell burning all the sins underground! Collapse, smoke, loud noise, everything was swallowed up behind.

Matsuda Jinpei and Jiang Lai walked quickly and steadily. While retreating, they did not forget to inform the headquarters of the United Nations that the gentleman had been eliminated and that the underground was collapsing and exploding, and that all members in the base had to evacuate as soon as possible.

The exit was already in sight, but the closer they got to it, the more alert they became. They both held their guns, and cautiously and carefully stepped out of this underground place filled with countless darkness and buried countless corpses.

The breeze ruffles my hair. It's a nice day today.

With perfect intelligence and full preparation, the Joint Organization has almost achieved an overwhelming victory. However, with the loss of contact with that gentleman and the destruction of the underground base, the remaining members of the winery also know that the situation is irreversible. None of them are absolutely loyal people, and of course they care more about themselves, so some run away, and some surrender.

——The United Organization is in control of the entire situation at this time!

When Jiang Lai and Matsuda Jinpei stepped out from the underground, the members of the joint organization guarding outside quickly pointed their guns at them, just in case. However, there was an acquaintance inside, and they didn't need to explain themselves. The acquaintance recognized them in the next second: "Matsuda, Jiang Lai?"

The blond man standing there is Rei Furuya. He looks handsome and calm in his uniform, and is in charge of the management of the members at the most important exit.

"Ah, we're out, the boss has been dealt with, and the information is in Jiang Lai's phone." Matsuda Jinpei explained concisely, and symbolically showed his ID as a member of the joint organization. He raised his dark eyes and smiled, "--I'll leave the rest to you."

Both he and Jiang Lai are injured now. At a time when the United Nations has an overwhelming advantage, it would be a non-troublesome action for the injured personnel not to participate in the front-line battles.

When the others heard that the final boss had been eliminated and the data had been obtained, their faces lit up with joy and they said excitedly, "Really?! I just heard the news from headquarters and I was a little skeptical... It's really all solved! That's great!!"

Yes. It's all solved. Jiang Lai also showed a relaxed and happy smile on his face.

"Thank you for your hard work! There is a temporary treatment center in the back." This was not a good time to reminisce or chat, so Furiya Rei didn't say much. "Leave the rest to us." His purple-gray eyes focused, flashing with determination and strength.

Jiang Lai felt the warmth of the sunlight, and he looked forward, with everything reflected in his eyes. Sunlight is different from lamplight, although both can illuminate the world in front of us, but sunlight is more vital, it embraces new life and breeds hope.

——However, not everyone can feel the sunlight again. Perhaps the sunrise and sunset on a certain day will be the last in this life.

The two walked towards the temporary treatment center at the back, and the atmosphere was a little depressing.

"Oh, right." As if he suddenly remembered something, Jinpei Matsuda put his hands into the inner pockets of his coat, rubbing and searching.

"What?" Jiang Lai turned his head and looked at the curly-haired man beside him.

Matsuda Jinpei took something out of his pocket and held it in his hand. At a close distance, Jiang Lai could see the terrible wounds and coagulated blood on his hands more clearly. His mood dropped and his lips moved as if he wanted to say "sorry".

However, the black curly-haired man raised his eyebrows: "Why do you have such an expression? I don't want you to see my wounds." He showed his usual carefree smile and shook his clenched hands, "Come on, open your hands, Jiang Lai."

...are you going to give me something?

Jiang Lai was a little confused, and he opened his palm upwards. Matsuda Jinpei threw a small object into his hand - a candy.

"Happy birthday, Jiang Lai."

Jinpei Matsuda's voice is magnetic and echoes clearly in my ears.

"......!" Jiang Lai's eyes widened slightly. He looked down at the candy in a simple package. The warmth of spring flowed through his chest, flowing through the forest and over the grass. He pursed his lips and smiled and replied, "Thank you, Matsuda."

With a relaxed attitude, he tore open the candy package and put this small yet meaningful candy into his mouth.

——The next second, Jiang Lai’s expression froze instantly.

"Ginger, ginger candy!?"

The pure and rich ginger flavor spread in his mouth, with a hint of sweetness. Jiang Lai was like a cat with its neck stuck. He looked at the candy wrapper again with trembling hands. It said: [Add 50% concentrated ginger juice ~ Juexi Ginger Candy! ]

Jiang Lai: Help, help! QAQ

Matsuda Jinpei patted Jiang Lai on the shoulder, with a look of surprise that was not sure if real or fake, mixed with a hint of smile: "Are you okay, Jiang Lai? What's wrong?"

Jiang Lai grabbed Matsuda Jinpei's sleeve with trembling hands: "Why...why do you want to hurt me, you gave me the ginger candy on purpose, Matsuda——!"

"Eh? Is it ginger candy? Ah, I really didn't notice. Today is December 25th, Christmas, and someone on the street was handing out candy. I thought about it and took one for you as a birthday present."

"…This is too casual!"

"Although it's a little simple, I am one of the first people to send blessings and gifts."

"Ginger candy is also a gift! Or 50% concentrated ginger juice!"

The two of them started laughing and joking again, clearing away the heavy atmosphere, and relieved those depressed emotions with a cheerful attitude.

After a playful fight between friends that was full of sweat, the two of them went into the makeshift treatment center at the back. After a simple treatment of their wounds, they both sat paralyzed on a bench in the rest area.

"Jiang Lai."

"Um?"

"In fact, I have prepared a birthday present carefully." Matsuda Jinpei turned his head, and the light coming in from outside illuminated his eyebrows and eyes. "We have prepared it carefully, and we are all waiting for you to come home."

"..." Jiang Lai tilted his head slightly, "Yeah... I know." He smiled, "I know."

They are a close family, and there is always a homecoming light in their small home. It was Jinpei Matsuda who once wandered away, and now it is Jiang Lai, but no matter what, they will eventually return home.

Because there are people waiting there, and that is also their destination.

Even if this is just a part of life, it will always shine with warm light in memory.

"Are you going to have a birthday party for me tonight?" Jiang Lai put his hands on the bench and tilted his head. "But, we just wiped out the organization today, so it's actually very busy. There are still many tails to deal with."

"No matter how busy I am, I will celebrate your birthday in the end." Matsuda Jinpei raised the corners of his lips, his posture was elegant and handsome, "After all, life cannot be reversed. After this year, there will never be a birthday of this year again."

“But birthdays actually happen every year.”

“It means something different.”

Jiang Lai's eyebrows curved, and he leaned back on the bench in a relaxed manner: "Well... I'm looking forward to the gifts you prepared. Can you reveal a little bit about them first?"

"No, of course you have to wait until tonight to dismantle it yourself." Matsuda Jinpei crossed his legs, "If you reveal it in advance, there will be no surprise."

"It's okay. Even if I know, I will try my best to cooperate and show my surprise."

"Huh? Are you going to put on a show in front of your family, Jiang Lai?"

The two started joking again, and after teasing each other, there was another inexplicable silence.

"Now that the organization is over, everyone's life will return to normal." Jiang Lai broke the silence and spoke.

"yes."

"Jingguang can finally stop disguising himself, and you can return to your original job at the Metropolitan Police Department. As for Xiao Zhao, the data contains a way to unfreeze his age, and he can return to normal and no longer be a child forever."

"Yes. You made up for his lost childhood. He no longer has to start as an elementary school student. He can choose to grow up without any regrets."

"It should be like Conan, magically growing from a small child to a big one, right? Come to think of it, I'm quite curious about what Xiao Zhao will look like when he grows up, but if he looks similar to Gin, will it be a problem?"

"Maybe. Although Gin has gone abroad, he is still a wanted person."

Jiang Lai touched his chin and said, "Hmm... But I believe that even brothers have their differences. The United Organization knows Xiao Zhao and will definitely not arrest people randomly."

"That's true. In fact, because Gin also contributed to the destruction of the organization, and the organization's tails may still need Gin to clean up, so if it's a wanted order, the United Organization may turn a blind eye."

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Matsuda Jinpei took out a cigarette from his pocket, but did not light it. He just held it between his fingers: "So, what about you, Jiang Lai? What's your future?"

"Hey?" Jiang Lai blinked, paused for a second and answered, "I... should go home."

The organization has been destroyed, and the dimensional wall can be opened again. Travelers who are bound here by the world consciousness can finally embark on the road home.

Matsuda Jinpei knew that when Jiang Lai said "return home", he meant his home far away. He nodded and said, "That's good. You haven't been home for a long time, right? Go home and visit your family, and don't let them worry."

Jiang Lai lowered his eyes slightly: "...Maybe I won't come back again."

He didn't know if he would have the chance to come back and visit his friends again after returning three times. Maybe, maybe not.

"..." Matsuda Jinpei turned his head, raised one hand and gently rubbed Jiang Lai's head, "No matter what, we will always be your family on this side."

As life returns to normal, the temporary home that the four of them once formed because of the organization and fate will also separate. Everyone has work to do and places to go, and now they can walk in the sun with dignity.

——But no matter how the world around them changes, they will always be family. Even if they are far apart, as long as they still think of each other in their hearts, time and space are no longer a distance.

That love and warmth will be with you forever.