Volume 3 Hello, Eri Chapter 216: Encounter in Akihabara (Part 4)
"It's pretty much what you thought. We broke up, and there's no going back. I guess I'm hopeless in my brother's heart, so he must be very disappointed in me."
Fengjian Liuli was silent for a long time before answering. Lu Mingfei nodded slightly to show that she understood and did not ask any more questions. Fengjian Liuli is a good actor, but he is not good at hiding his emotions. Lu Mingfei understood from his eyes what had happened between the brothers. It should be roughly what she thought. A messenger of justice like Yuan Zhisheng, whose face is full of the words of a rule maker, will not accept anything beyond worldly constraints.
"No wonder he said you were probably dead." Lu Mingfei said softly, "You haven't seen each other for many years, right? So long that he doesn't even know how you are doing now."
"Rather than saying we haven't seen each other for many years, it's more like my brother deliberately avoided me. He personally stabbed the knife into my heart and never returned to the place where we met, so I don't even know whether I am alive or dead."
Fengjian Liuli lowered her head and silently stroked her chest. There, Yuan Zhisheng left a knife scar that neither of them would forget in their lifetime. It was such a heart-wrenching wound. Thinking back on it many years later, she still felt as if her heart was suddenly tightened.
"Then he should still be very regretful." Lu Mingfei did not make a fuss, but just expressed her own opinion. In the world of mixed-bloods, a stab is just a trivial matter. She has seen a lot of ups and downs in the past two years, and sometimes she would inadvertently put on an air of being mighty and domineering, saying "girl, I have seen everything in the world."
"Why do you say that?" Feng Jian Liuli smiled faintly. Judging from the time, Lu Mingfei had only met and known Yuan Zhisheng for two days. How familiar could one be with a person in two days? But Lu Mingfei's tone was so indifferent that it seemed as if she was evaluating someone she had known for a long time.
"We were eating together in a ramen shop on the day we met. Yuan Zhisheng was induced by Caesar to talk to us for a long time. He said that his ideal was not to be the young master of the underworld, but to sell sunscreen on a nude beach. Caesar asked him why he didn't go, and he said that he still had many responsibilities, such as watching over the underworld and taking care of the people at the bottom, so he couldn't go. That tone was not a joke, it really revealed a feeling of world-weariness. If you were there, you would have the same idea as me." Lu Mingfei said, "Yuan Zhisheng's position has power, status and wealth at his fingertips, but he doesn't want any of them. At that time, I thought that this guy must have a lot of stories."
She stared into Fengjian Liuli's eyes and continued, "Now that I see you, I understand. Yuan Zhisheng is such a person with a strong sense of responsibility. This concept has prompted him to still sit in a position he doesn't like. The fatigue revealed in his words may be because he once put a knife into his brother's chest. Seeing that you care about him so much, I know that your relationship must have been very good in the past! It was that incident that caused him to change. Over the years, he dared not look back at the place where he used to be. His heart is still full of guilt, but he definitely thinks he has done nothing wrong, because you are a heretic, but you are his family and love, and he can't help but care."
Fengjian Liuli looked at her blankly. There was a kind of light in Lu Mingfei's pupils that he couldn't describe. Those words were probably just her imagination. Fengjian Liuli didn't know what her brother was thinking, but when Lu Mingfei narrated the incident from a third-party perspective, it seemed that everything was logical, as if she had always been a bystander from what had happened until now, and knew everything about the entanglement between the two brothers.
As expected, he was not mistaken. Fengjian Liuli thought he was very good at judging people. In the photo of the Cassel trio, he fell in love with Lu Mingfei at first sight. She was a cat-like girl. Even though she looked charming in the photo, there was still a self hidden deep in her eyes that no one knew. She never compromised for anyone, and no matter how much she experienced, she would always be herself.
This is very commendable, people are always easily corrupted by various things, such as wealth, power, lust, fame, or even just a good fishing rod. It is rare to find people who can always stick to their original intentions. Such people are often unknown, but when there is really an opportunity, they will be the ones to come out and hold up the sky that is about to collapse.
"You talk as if you know everything." Fengjian Liuli said softly.
"I didn't say what I said was correct. It's all guesswork! Women's sixth sense!" Lu Mingfei waved her hands, looking nonchalant. Isn't the so-called women's meeting just like this? Everyone sat together and talked about absurd gossip. Feng Jian Liuli always spoke in a female voice. If you don't care so much, it really feels like good girlfriends sitting together and chatting.
For Lu Mingfei, such opportunities are rare. Ling is undoubtedly her best roommate in the world and a close friend, but Ling is not a talkative person. Xia Mi can be considered one, but since the subway Nibelungen incident, there is still a gap between them. Besides, Xia Mi no longer lives in the dormitory but in the fan club. She has busy schoolwork and has to go to school, so they don't have many opportunities to meet. The rest are the fans of the fan club. The girls are too enthusiastic, and Lu Mingfei can't handle it. Naturally, she can't stay with her usual face and have to pretend to be an idol.
"So you really come to Tokyo just to look up to your brother when the cherry blossoms bloom every year?" Lu Mingfei asked, "If you really care about him that much, why don't you try to sneak up on him? Just look at him, don't do anything else! Anyway, with your makeup skills, as long as you let your hair down and put on makeup, he won't be able to tell even if you pass by him!"
"Believe me, even if I just get within one kilometer of my brother, he will notice me," said Fengjian Liuli.
"So exaggerated?" Lu Mingfei opened her eyes wide in surprise. It sounded as if there was a mechanical radar installed between the two brothers. As long as Feng Jian Liuli was close to Yuan Zhisheng, the hair on Yuan Zhisheng's head would stand up and beep, saying your brother is coming, your brother is coming! Enter emergency combat readiness! Yuan Zhisheng then drew his sword and looked around, and when he caught Feng Jian Liuli, he stabbed him in the chest again, then knelt down and cried, "I'm so stupid! Why did you appear in front of me! You just need to hate me!"
Hmm... it has a bit of the flavor of the Uchiha family's love, hate and vengeance. She didn't expect that after reading hot-blooded comics for so many years, she would actually encounter this kind of brotherhood in the real world. Fortunately, Lu Mingfei is not a fujoshi, otherwise she would definitely be shamefully moved at this moment.
"That's the least of it. My brother and I are already on opposite sides of each other. Even if we meet again, we will definitely draw our swords against each other. I really miss him, but if we meet, it would be best if we never have the chance to meet again in this lifetime." Feng Jian Liuli shook her head and smiled self-deprecatingly, "But I think there is no possibility. This is just my wishful thinking. The war has already begun and no one can escape."
"War?" Lu Mingfei was stunned.
"I like people like you, Miss Lu Mingfei. In my position, there are actually many choices. The least likely one is to become your enemy. I will give you some information. It's up to you whether you believe me or not."
Fengjian Liuli tapped the table with his fingertips, and his temperament suddenly changed at this moment. In the previous second, he was still a beautiful girl comparable to a witch, and in the next second he was sitting upright like a general, motionless as a mountain. Behind him, there seemed to be a storm, and thousands of troops came roaring in the wind, just waiting for his order, and the raised battle flags would cover the sky and the sun.
It really feels like a war... Is Fengjian Liuli a general of the enemy? In comparison, Yuan Zhisheng doesn't even look like a general like a gangster. His younger brother is more outstanding than him.
"You are from Kassel Academy, so you should know that the Japanese branch has been blocking news about Kassel over the years. Every year's report says that there is nothing happening in the country, and not even a Deadpool can be found." said Ruri Kazama.
"Only a fool would believe the nonsense told by the Japanese branch. It would be strange if dragon blood was such a stable thing." Lu Mingfei curled her lips.
"Well, this is because the mixed-bloods in Japan are completely divided into two groups. One is the Snake Eight Clan you know, and they control the underworld in Japan. The other is the Demonic Clan, which also has an underworld background and is gradually encroaching on the territory of the Snake Eight Clan, threatening their status. The two are rivals. It is also because of these two families that the mixed-bloods in Japan are under strict surveillance and control, and no relevant information can be leaked to the outside world."
"So... you are from the Ghost Clan?"
"Yes, his status is about the same as my brother's in the Eight Clans of Sheqi."
Lu Mingfei remained calm. She didn't know what kind of expression she should use to face Feng Jian Liuli. If what he said was true, then the status of the Japanese branch over the years had a reasonable explanation. But this also represented her position. The mission assigned by the academy required the three to go deep into the trench with the support of the Japanese branch and blow up something that looked like a dragon embryo. This meant that the three people and the Sheqi Eight Families were in the same faction. Then Feng Jian Liuli, who was sitting opposite and belonged to the fierce ghost group, was also her enemy.
"Don't worry, I've said that from my standpoint, I will never be your enemy." As if knowing the doubts in Lu Mingfei's heart, Feng Jian Liuli smiled slightly, feeling that everything was under his control. "I just want to remind you that the Eight Snake Families are not your absolute allies. They accepted Cassel's mission out of necessity. Don't trust them completely. Remember to keep a backup plan. Other than that, I have nothing else to say, lest you think I'm here to confuse you. I believe that with your intelligence, you will soon see the truth. At that time, maybe we can seriously discuss cooperation."
"cooperate?"
"I still can't tell you the secret now. Just as you don't trust me, I don't dare to be completely open with someone I meet for the first time." Fengjian Liuli put a finger against her lips, made a hushing gesture, and squeezed her eyes slyly.
What a charming man who is more girly than girls. Lu Mingfei even began to feel it was a pity. With Fengjian Liuli's personality and appearance, the world would definitely be a better place if she was born as a girl. Yuan Zhisheng in that world line would probably turn into a sister-loving maniac in seconds. With his invincible sense of responsibility, he could really spoil Fengjian Liuli into Princess Yamato.
"Let me treat you. Maybe there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future. As a local, I should do my best to be a good host. Although a cup of White Peach Oolong seems too simple compared to your brother's hospitality, I will make up for it later." Fengjian Liuli raised her hand and snapped her fingers, greeting the waiter with the classic Japanese apology.
"Then can I know your name? Just consider it a gift for meeting you." Lu Mingfei said with a smile. Fengjian Liuli is of course a pseudonym. Since he broke up with Yuan Zhisheng, he naturally would not use a name that was related to him in the past.
"Genji-nu." Fengjian Liuli stood up and proudly tossed her long hair. Her ponytail suddenly spread out, and her long black hair flowed like a clear spring. "I am Genji-nu."
What a great name! The character "女" (female) connects everything about his image, his words and deeds together. His soul should be that of a girl just like his name.
"Okay, I'll remember it. Goodbye, Yuan Zhinv." Lu Mingfei waved.
"Goodbye."
Lu Mingfei did not see Yuan Zhinu off, but sat in her original seat and silently drank the honey tea in the cup. She counted until Yuan Zhinu had almost walked a long way, then she slowly stood up and left.
He no longer had the mood to enjoy the sights along the way. He shook his head, smiled and said sorry to every pretty lady who greeted the guests. Lu Mingfei savored Yuan Zhinu's reminder. As a younger brother who cared so much about his brother, it took a lot of courage and determination to tell someone he met for the first time not to trust his brother. Yuan Zhinu's feelings did not seem fake.
Lu Mingfei decided to trust Yuan Zhinv. Whether it was true or not, there was no harm in keeping a little more vigilance. Yuan Zhinv's reminder did not say anything about sabotaging behind the scenes, but just told her not to entrust everything to Yuan Zhisheng. Yuan Zhisheng was indeed a guy with a higher sense of responsibility than the sky. I believe he will seriously help complete Cassel's mission, but he is also a Japanese. As a Chinese, Lu Mingfei has been influenced by him since she was a child. If she really encounters something big, she will definitely not trust Yuan Zhisheng. They are national enemies. If he really dares to betray, then Lu will settle all the new and old grudges and enforce justice on behalf of heaven.
His forehead hit something soft suddenly. Judging from the touch, it was definitely a human body. Lu Mingfei's heart shuddered and he quickly took two steps back, bowing and nodding to apologize. He thought to himself, how could he be so carefree and not even look at the road!
But the person she bumped into didn't react at all, and didn't even look back at the culprit. From the back, it was a tall girl, more than 1.7 meters tall, wearing a men's style black sukemono haori, which seemed to have been soaked in water and stuck tightly to her body. She had a slender figure, and even her hair was a little messy. The dark red color was definitely not the low-quality stuff produced in the hair dye shop, and it was obviously natural.
This hair color is rare. Lu Mingfei knows that there is a person named Nuonuo who has the same hair color. She even wondered if her senior sister had come to Japan as well? She hadn't seen her for half a year. Why did she sneak out to Tokyo to find Caesar and end up running into him?
Seeing that the other party was indifferent after being bumped, Lu Mingfei simply walked up to the girl and planned to shake her head and apologize in a private Marseille. If all else failed, she might as well do the tiger landing style, just like those guys in funny Japanese dramas. This would always make her happy and forget about this little thing, right?
But the red-haired girl didn't seem to see the person apologizing in front of her at all. Her pupils reflected the colorful scenes of Akihabara, the shining neon lights, the noisy pedestrians, the laughing JK girls. Everything around her was full of vitality and joy. No one cared about the girl who was standing silently at the street corner, with silent tears sliding down her face until they fell on the small notebook she was holding tightly in her hands.
Lu Mingfei looked down and saw a sentence in Japanese on the notebook that was simple enough for her to understand.
"The world is vast."
