Volume 1 Beginning Chapter 31 Ah, Shirley!
Nearly two years have passed since Nan Ling last returned to Japan.
Nan Ling stood in front of a building again.
...Why does this scene feel like déjà vu?
All in all, today is an important day.
Nan Ling will meet Shirley for the first time today.
That is Miyano Shiho, or Haibara Ai.
Although Nan Ling tried hard to slack off in the organization's research work, two years after he was in charge of a research group independently, he was transferred to the core research group where Shirley was.
Maybe the organization thinks he has achieved some results.
So, I still have to meet Shirley.
Nan Ling mourned in advance for his difficult journey to clear his name.
…
Miyano Shiho knew that a member would come to join her research team today.
And it is said that there is a code name.
This is really strange, she thought.
Anyway, most of the time he was just monitoring her in the name of research. Wasn't he always distrusted?
It doesn’t matter if there is one more person or one less person, I just hope he doesn’t interfere, otherwise it will become very annoying.
Miyano Shiho glanced at the two "bodyguards" standing at the door and thought indifferently.
It would be best to be like those two people, not saying a word every day, as if they didn’t have a mouth.
Then she saw the two men bowing to someone.
Wow, that came fast.
She stared at the person coming in through the door with a cold face.
Black baseball cap, black mask, all in black.
No, why does he cover his face so tightly?
Miyano Shiho looked around.
The face is not visible at all, and the only exposed eyes are covered by the brim of the hat. By the way, this mask is really big... Is it custom-made?
The man was a little taller than her, with long black hair, and not a strong build. If it weren't for his flat chest and broad shoulders, it would have been hard to tell whether he was a man or a woman.
"Hello, Shirley." The man's voice came from behind the mask, "I'm Chat. It's our first meeting. Thank you for your guidance."
Miyano Shiho didn't react much.
After all, she had no access to any intelligence about any organization. Chat was far away abroad, so it was normal that she had never heard of it.
"Hello." Miyano Shiho raised her chin. "Go check out the experimental data first. I put it on the workbench over there. You can work there from now on. Don't disturb me if you don't have anything else."
She didn’t even arrange any work for him... Did she think I was just here to monitor her?
This is exactly what he wants. Wouldn't it be possible to slack off openly this way?
The salary at the winery is really good...
After that, Nan Ling began a monotonous life.
I enjoy slacking off every day, and sometimes I can watch Shiho Miyano torturing the little white mouse.
My daily activities include reading books, taking a walk, reading newspapers, and watching new cases in Tokyo.
Enter retirement life early.
Nan Ling had no other options. There were no entertainment activities in this era. It was basically impossible to watch TV series or read novels online.
In order not to reveal his physical features, he rarely talks to others.
…I feel like I’m becoming more and more like the two people standing outside.
Miyano Shiho had the same idea.
I feel like there is no difference between him and the two people outside...
It seems that he is quite sensible.
Maybe they knew she was an "important asset" of the organization.
The two people lived in peace for a while.
until--
"I'm going out, won't you follow me?"
Nan Ling looked up from a novel.
Miyano Shiho took off her white coat and changed into more casual clothes.
No, why should I follow you when you go out?
Nan Ling was puzzled.
I am a researcher in the organization, and I have to stay in the laboratory to slack off... No, I am doing research.
Miyano Shiho was very annoyed.
Today was the day she was going to see her sister. Normally, she would have to be accompanied by someone.
Whenever she went out in the past, there was always a burly man wearing sunglasses following her, making her look like a rich lady.
It's a bit embarrassing anyway.
Finally, he came dressed in a way that looked normal... Even though he kept his face covered, at least he didn't look like a suspicious person at first glance.
Since you're being monitored anyway, you might as well change to someone you like.
"I'm going to see my sister today." Miyano Shiho explained a little impatiently.
Really, do you have any professional ethics?
Oh, yes.
Nan Ling remembered. It seemed that Shirley had always thought that he was here to spy on her.
If I tell her now that I'm really here to do research, then I won't be able to slack off in the future, right?
Ah, this won’t work.
Just go, you can also see Miyano Akemi by the way.
Akai Shuichi’s true love...Nan Ling is still quite curious.
Is this girl going to die too?
And he was shot to death in front of Gin.
It seems like... there's no way to save it.
Nan Ling thought about it and felt that this was quite difficult.
And similarly, after saving her, you can't let others know, especially Miyano Shiho.
The death of her sister was a very important reason for her to betray the organization. If she hadn't turned into Huiyuan Ai...
This butterfly effect...
Nan Ling didn't dare to take the risk.
"What are you daydreaming about?"
Miyano Shiho was becoming increasingly impatient.
Why does this guy look so dumb? People like him are probably all about brawn... He must be from the action team.
She looked at Nan Ling with disdain again.
No, that's the look you give me as if I were looking at trash... Nan Ling complained.
"Okay, let's go."
…
The Miyano sisters met in a cafe.
Melodious classical music was playing in the store, and the aroma of coffee beans filled the whole room. The sofa cushions sank softly, gently wrapping the whole body.
The sound of chattering was intermittent, and people lowered their voices, enjoying the rare free time.
Shostakovich's waltz sounded in the background, and Nan Ling took a sip of his hazelnut latte intoxicatedly.
Ah...so cool.
This is life. Isn't it much better than staying in the lab?
Nan Ling glanced not far away and saw Miyano Akemi having a pleasant conversation with her sister.
Unlike Shirley, who has a slightly aggressive appearance, Miyano Akemi 's appearance probably completely fits people's imagination of the word "gentle".
But the thing they have in common is that they are all very good looking.
After seeing her sister, Miyano Shiho also showed a long-lost smile.
Only at this time would one remember - ah, she is only 20 years old.
I am so young. It seems like when I was 20 years old in my previous life, I was just starting out and knew nothing.
But...is this family?
In Nan Ling's previous life, his parents both died when he was young, leaving behind a pile of debts.
So he was sold. After struggling at the bottom for a while, he got close to his teacher, but he left after teaching him medical skills.
As a result, he has no idea what it feels like to have a "family".
It was really warmer than he had imagined... Nan Ling looked at the smiling faces of the Miyano sisters over there.
It's almost as if...even the air has become softer.
