When they saw the people in the house, Hagiwara Kenji and Jiang Lai were each surprised, but they also restrained themselves and did not show their emotions.

Hearing Amuro Toru introduce himself first and say a name that was unfamiliar to him, Hagihara Kenji quickly understood what he meant. He tacitly did not ask any more questions and also introduced himself: "Hello, I am Hagihara Kenji."

He had been unable to contact Furutani Rei and Morobushi Kagemitsu before, and he actually had a vague guess about their whereabouts.

At this moment, he unexpectedly met Rei Furuya and heard his unfamiliar self-introduction. He immediately realized that he was lurking and carrying out missions under another identity.

So I have to keep it a secret for him and not reveal anything, just like a stranger.

Jiang Lai blinked and said politely, "Hello, I'm Jiang Lai."

The three of them briefly greeted each other.

"Yeah, I still remember you." Toru Amuro only looked at Kenji Hagiwara and then turned to the black-haired young man beside him.

Jiang Lai's heart skipped a beat.

"After the accident in the park woods last time," he asked in a caring tone, "are the children okay?"

"Ah... that time. I remember you too."

It was that time.

But it was indeed their only real encounter. In the rooftop sniper incident, Jiang Lai believed that the other party would not find out about him.

Jiang Lai smiled and replied, "Thank you for your concern. After the psychological counseling arranged by the Metropolitan Police Department, the children have recovered well."

"That's good." Amuro Toru nodded and continued naturally, "The scene was very bloody. Well... I don't know what stimulated that guy. When I got along with him before, I thought he was quite normal."

As expected, Jiang Lai thought. At that time, Amuro Toru was collecting objects, so he didn't pay much attention to or analyze the situation on the scene. Later, when he thought about it again, he still found something wrong.

——Suicide is an incredible choice for a lower-level member of an organization who seeks survival or fame and fortune.

Moreover, the scene was so sudden and unexpected that there was no way to imagine his motive for suicide.

"Who knows?" Jiang Lai also showed a confused expression and sighed, "Maybe there is some unknown pain. Alas, the social pressure is quite great now."

"That's right." Amuro Toru sighed, "It's not easy."

Yes, it's not easy. Jiang Lai thought to himself.

They have temporarily turned the page on this.

Then the three of them packed up their things while chatting casually in the house.

I have to say that the acting of the three is pretty good. It's obvious that everyone has their own ulterior motives, but on the surface, Jiang Lai and Hagiwara Kenji both treat Amuro Toru as new friends.

I wonder what mission Amuro Toru came here to carry out. Jiang Lai thought to himself. And how did they explain to the organization after the rooftop and Summerst incidents ended last time.

The problem of Matsuda Jinpei's sniper rifle bullets is relatively easy to solve. The organization has not yet reached the stage of carpet checking every weapon of its members, and Matsuda Jinpei will not reveal that there is a bullet missing from his gun. Even if he mentions it, he will probably make up a story that the gun has been kept in the safe house and has never been taken out, and he did not bring it with him on this mission.

Jiang Lai felt that although it would be necessary to report, Toru Amuro would not reveal too much information about HLJ to the organization. After all, it had an inexplicable connection with his childhood friends.

Maybe they just said that there was a sniper to save the situation at that time, and they thought it was assistance from the organization.

Of course, the organization would not proactively say something like "This is a trap, how could anyone possibly help you?" After all, it is better not to say anything about betraying one's own members in secret, so it is estimated that they have admitted this on the surface.

The unexpected assistance at that time might be investigated privately, but Jiang Lai had already cleaned up all the tails perfectly. Even if the organization slowed down the surrounding surveillance for three days and three nights, they would never be able to find his presence.

Jiang Lai recalled it all and felt much more relieved.

Everything went smoothly, nothing went wrong.

...It's a pity that Morobushi Kagemitsu didn't come with me this time, otherwise I could have discussed with him how to advance the resurrection process. Jiang Lai thought. It's a rare opportunity to meet Amuro Toru again, it would be a pity if I didn't do anything.

"Jiang Lai——"

Hearing a voice calling from the side, Jiang Lai came out of his own thoughts and looked over there.

Hagiwara Kenji waved at him and teased, "What are you thinking about? You are so engrossed. I called you several times just now."

"Sorry, sorry," Jiang Lai replied with a smile, "I was thinking about what to eat tonight. I'm a little hungry."

"Really? Let's go to the cafeteria downstairs later."

"It's a pity that this hotel doesn't have a kitchen, otherwise I could let you, Hagiwara, taste my cooking skills." Jiang Lai looked a little regretful, "You treated me to a meal before, but I haven't treated you yet."

"Hey, what special skills does Jiang Lai have?" The social expert Hagiwara Kenji said, "I'm looking forward to it."

"Ah... not really a special skill." Jiang Lai stroked her hair, "Actually, I learned many dishes from my neighbor after I came to Japan. His cooking is really great~"

"Huh?" Hagiwara Kenji was slightly surprised, "Doesn't your neighbor often go out with his family and rarely come back?"

"Not this neighbor now." Jiang Lai waved his hand and said, "You may not have noticed the neighbor before, but you must have met him - a man with blue-gray slanted eyes, very gentle and easy to get along with. Do you have some impression of him?"

——Of course the other party has no impression of it. After all, this is a non-existent neighbor of the Zhufu Jingguang resurrection line. At this moment, this line has not been opened yet, and the non-existent memory will certainly not increase.

However, when I ask this question using such words, I believe that most people's first reaction would be to affirm.

"Really..." Hagiwara Kenji seemed to think for a few seconds, then said hesitantly, "Maybe? I can't remember it very clearly - after all, I was very busy during those days, working overtime every day."

Jiang Lai kept his eyes on the blond man who was still packing up not far away. Amuro Toru must be very sensitive to the feature of "blue-gray upturned eyes". He believed that when the other party heard this word, his mind would more or less connect it with childhood memories for a few seconds!

So Jiang Lai continued to chat with Hagiwara Kenji with a smile and said, "I'll make you some of my specialty rice balls when I get back. Last time I went skiing in Nagano Prefecture, I gave a local police officer a homemade cheese luncheon meat rice ball, and it received a good response."

"Oh? That's amazing, Eri-chan," Hagihara Kenji smiled, "I'm really looking forward to it."

On the other side, Toru Amuro, who had packed his things, stood up and continued the conversation in the way he would chat with new friends: "Nagano Prefecture? The ski resort there is indeed very famous, and I am also very interested in this place." Nothing was revealed in his purple-gray eyes.

"Yes! It's really great!" Jiang Lai showed a happy expression, and then became a little depressed, "It's a pity that I didn't have enough fun last time because a murder case happened." He paused, "Fortunately, the local police officer is very helpful."

"Ah, come to think of it." Jiang Lai looked at Hagiwara Kenji again, "If you run into that former neighbor, please tell me."

"Hey? What's wrong?"

"Because that police officer seemed to like this cheese luncheon meat rice ball very much, but I only learned 70% from my former neighbor." Jiang Lai smiled.

"So I promised him that if he ran into his former neighbor and the neighbor agreed, he could let Officer Fu taste the authentic one."

"!" When he heard the word "ambush police officer", Toru Amuro's pupils shrank subconsciously.

Hagiwara Kenji was also stunned for a few seconds. Under Jiang Lai's slightly puzzled gaze, he smiled and said, "Well... a friend of mine had the same last name."

"Really?" Jiang Lai's eyes lit up. "Could it be that the officer Zhufu from Nagano Prefecture is your friend?" With a hint of surprise, "He called Zhufu Gaoming, which is a bit like Mr. Kong Ming in China."

Zhu-Fu-Gao-Ming.

"..." Toru Amuro's fingers curled up slightly, but he appeared to be suppressing his emotions.

"...No." Even though he was facing Jiang Lai, whom he trusted, Hagiwara Kenji still maintained the confidentiality of his guessed friend's identity. He didn't say much and chose to skip the topic, saying, "It's quite common to have the same surname. It's probably just someone with the same surname."

He tilted his head slightly, with his semi-long black hair hanging down and a smile in his purple eyes.

"Eh... I thought he was an acquaintance or something. I can ask you to bring him some rice balls next time." Jiang Lai waved his hand a little disappointedly, and then chatted casually as if he remembered something, "Come to think of it, the eyes of that officer Zhu Fu and my former neighbor are really similar. The upturned peony eyes are really beautiful." He said it naturally in a praising tone.

“……!”

It was just a simple sentence, but it caused different emotions in the hearts of the people present.

Jiang Lai lowered his head to pick up the things, not paying special attention to the expressions of Amuro Toru and Hagiwara Kenji, and naturally transitioned to the next topic: "Great, I've finished packing the things! I'm even hungrier after working—" He dragged out the words, rubbed his stomach with his right hand, and put his hand on Hagiwara Kenji's shoulder, "Come on, let's go eat."

Jiang Lai did not forget to turn around and politely and friendly invited another roommate: "Amuro-san, do you want to join us? The three of us will have dinner together."

The black-haired young man spoke in a bright and cheerful tone, but the light in the room was not very good at dusk, and it could only illuminate half of his face. He was staring at the blond man beside him.

Amuro Toru, who had been bowing his head slightly, now raised his head, revealing his purple-gray eyes from under his hair. He frowned, hiding all his emotions behind his eyes: "Okay."

He took a few steps forward and came to the side of Jiang Lai and Hagiwara Kenji. They went to the hotel cafeteria downstairs together. Jiang Lai continued to say happily: "Let's go see if there are any rice balls here later. Then, Hagiwara, you can feel the different skills I learned from my neighbor~"

Amuro Toru added, "Hey? I'm also a little curious about the unique flavor of rice balls. They must be very delicious - but it's a pity that I didn't have the chance to try them."

For example, the words and jokes are superficial, but only Amuro Toru knows the real emotions.

Jiang Lai smiled and said, "How could that be? Leave me your contact information and I'll contact you when I get home. I'll be very happy if someone likes my cooking. Thank you for your liking."

The black-haired young man winked playfully, enthusiastic and considerate, with a positive warmth.

He took out his cell phone, ready to write down the number.

Amuro Toru paused for only a second, then said with a perfect smile: "I'm the one who wants to say thank you in advance." He read a string of numbers and then took out his cell phone, "Call me, I'll save your number too."

Author's comments: Jiang Lai: Perfect! I was HLJ before, but now I have my own identity and contact information! We have also exchanged phone numbers!