Reading settings
Chapter 1029 Please Treat Him as a Guest, Thank You
After Vodka made a Phone Call to order Roast Duck and Fruit, Chi Feichei went to the Kitchen Counter, squatted down and rummaged through a pile of Seasoning in the Cabinet.
Soy Sauce, Star Anise, Cinnamon, Bay Leaf, Clove, Tsaoko Fruit...
Gin stood up and went Aside, occasionally picking up a bag of Seasoning to Looked.
Raki's cooking is delicious, but one still has to be careful.
Yingqu Yan Nan also stepped forward, watching Chi Feichei continue to rummage, Brown Sugar, White Sugar, Sichuan Peppercorn Powder, Fennel Seeds were successively found, making his eyelids twitch.
"Boss, I'll pick up the stuff from Beihu Park in half an Hour," Vodka said after finishing the Phone Call, joining the onlookers, and turning to explain to Yingqu Yan Nan, "Gin Boss said the Weather's been hot Recently and he has no Appetite, so he thought it'd be better to come to Raki's and have something to whet his Appetite."
Seriously explaining, there was a reason for them to freeload a meal.
Yingqu Yan Nan: "..."
The Air Conditioning in this Inside the Room is cranked up like they're trying to preserve a body. Will a Group of People staying inside all Day really lose their Appetite from the Heat?
He doesn't believe it. Don't try to fool him.
"But Raki, do you really need this much Seasoning for Dinner tonight?" Vodka started helping Chi Feichei put the Seasoning on the Table.
"Seasoning for Dandan Noodles," Chi Feichei explained.
Gin turned around, leaning against the Cabinet, "It suits Raki. Sometimes Raki Liquor with a strong Spice flavor is also good as an Appetizer."
Chi Feichei continued to rummage out Flour, following Gin's Words, "Uh-huh, it's completely Different from Liquor like Gin, which has a Cold and narrow Taste."
Vodka and Yingqu Yan Nan weren't surprised and took the opportunity to make themselves less noticeable.
Isn't it just a bit of Code Name banter? It's normal. When these two start personally attacking each other, that's when the 'vicious Words' really fly. Anyway, they can't afford to offend either of them.
An Hour later, Roast Duck and a Dish of 'Book Box Tofu' were placed on the Table, one serving of Dandan Noodles per person, one glass of Fruit Sparkling Drink per person.
There weren't many Dishes, but they were so exquisite that it inexplicably felt like a Feast.
Chi Feichei put a Bowl of Bitter Gourd Soup on the Table and sat down Aside.
Vodka, who proactively went to get the Dishes, Looked, "Uh, this..."
"Bitter Gourd," Gin Say.
Yingqu Yan Nan's Face instantly stiffened.
He has heard of this Thing, but never eaten it.
Vegetables were once ranked, and this was ranked as the most unpalatable Vegetable in all of Japan.
Chi Feichei reached out and took the Chopsticks Vodka offered, "It's Cooling and reduces internal Heat, good to eat when the Weather's hot."
Yingqu Yan Nan finally couldn't help but Ask, "The Air Conditioning in here is almost as Cold as Winter, do you still feel hot?"
"No, but it's hot Outside," Vodka replied as a matter of course.
Yingqu Yan Nan: "..."
Yes, it's very hot Outside, but they're not going out. What does the Heat have to do with them?
The four of them sat together and ate. After clearing the Table, they disbanded and left separately.
Chi Feichei refused Yingqu Yan Nan's Proposal to send him to pick up the Car, took the Bus to Ginza, and met up with Mori Kogoro who had invited him out for Liquor.
Mori Kogoro, wearing his usual Work Blue Suit, was standing on the Roadside with two men in Suits. Seeing Chi Feichei, he hung up his Phone Call and waved to Chi Feichei, "Hissashi, over here!"
Chi Feichei put away his Mobile Phone and Step Forward, Speak Out to greet, "Teacher."
Mori Kogoro's Mouth corner twitched slightly, but having been together until now, he was almost used to it, Smilingly introducing, "Come, Hissashi, let me introduce you, this is Mr. Tojo, Program Planning of the Tokyo Branch of Nichimuri TV Station..."
"I am Tojo Yuji," the Man who looked to be in his early forties and a bit overweight hurriedly Step Forward, Reach Out with both hands to shake hands with Chi Feichei, smiling with crow's feet, "I have long admired Mr. Chi's name, and today I finally met you!"
"Hello," Chi Feichei politely responded.
He didn't recognize this Person, but Nichimuri TV Station and THK Company had a Cooperation, and TV Station are always well-informed. It wasn't surprising that the Other Party knew him.
After Tojo Yuji let go of his Hand, the younger Man also stepped forward, reaching out and proactively introducing himself with a smile, "Mr. Chi, hello, my name is Fukawa Yu, Mr. Tojo's Assistant. Mr. Tojo and I have wanted to meet you ever since THK Company and Nichimuri TV Station started cooperating. We were originally planning to invite Mr. Odagiri tonight, but he said he's been busy Recently, so we'll have to reschedule."
"Hello," Chi Feichei shook hands with Fukawa Yu.
Odagiri Toshiya has indeed been busy Recently, and the Matter was still something he'd passed on - the Acquisition of the Talent Agency Yoko Okino is with.
But because some Means were used, this Matter can't be Publicly announced until the Acquisition is complete.
"Okay, okay," Mori Kogoro Smilingly Say, "Let's find a Place to sit down and talk first!"
Tojo Yuji Look Towards his own Assistant, "Fukawa has already booked a Place..."
"Please Come Over with me!"
Fukawa Yu immediately understood and turned to lead the way into a lavishly decorated Club. He went to the Front Desk, exchanged a few Words with a quiet, Temperament Middle-Aged Woman, and then was led by the Woman to the booked Private Room.
The Decoration inside the Club was magnificent and grand. A line of beautifully dressed Young Girl walked past, bowing and greeting the Middle-Aged Woman with well-behaved Attitudes.
Mori Kogoro saw a Girl with Wavy Hair, his Eyes lit up, his Face instantly turned into a pervert's, and he couldn't move his Footstep anymore. Seeing this, Chi Feichei finally Understood why Mouri Ran often clenched her Fists, looking like she wanted to spar with her Old Dad, and also Understood why Mouri Ran and Conan the tagalong weren't here tonight.
When he came in, he saw many Posters of the Shop's 'Sakura' on the Wall at the Entrance, and he knew this was a Shop related to the Sex Industry. It was the kind of Place where Girls Keep Company to drink, chat, and sing, allowing for suggestive behavior but not actual Relationships... a 'legitimate' establishment.
In Japan, these kinds of Shops are indeed legally operated.
And the people in charge of Management and Operation of these kinds of Shops are all shrewd people. The Middle-Aged Woman understood at Once Seeing and asked the Girl to Help deliver Liquor to the Private Room.
The Group of People arrived at the Private Room first. The Lamplight in the Private Room was a dim orange. The Ground was covered with a thick, light brown Carpet. The Wallpaper around was in soft Color Tones. Brown leather Sofas were arranged around the Table in the middle. A Projection screen hung on one Wall, and there was also a Karaoke Machine next to it.
After the Woman waited for A Group of People to sit down, she put the two Booklets she was holding in her arms on the Table, and Smilingly Say, "Mr. Tojo, Chie is here today."
"I also Intention to Check on her by the way," Tojo Yuji Smilingly replied, putting a Booklet on the Desktop in front of Chi Feichei, "Mr. Chi, the Sakura here are all very Gentle!"
Chi Feichei had a Feeling of 'falling into a Group of old perverts', took the Booklet and casually flipped through it, Turn Head to Ask the Middle-Aged Woman, "Are there any Girls who are good at singing?"
"Yes, there are." The Middle-Aged Woman bent down, using her Hand to flip through the Booklet in Chi Feichei's Hand, and pointed out six Girls in a gentle Sound.
The Application Requirements for 'Sakura' in this kind of Shop are quite high. They either have an Advantage in Appearance, or they are good talkers, or they are University Graduates from well-known universities, and have Talent.
Chi Feichei casually chose a Girl who looked like she wouldn't be too noisy and had Specially studied Music. Fukawa Yu also immediately selected one. The two Young Man were like well-behaved guests.
But Tojo Yuji clearly wouldn't let Chi Feichei just be a guest, and cheerfully Smilingly Say, "I should have Realized long ago that Mr. Chi would be Interested in Girls with Talent in this area. If her singing Ability catches Mr. Chi's Eye, she might even become a Professional Entertainer. That would be a truly lucky break!"
Chi Feichei explained with a Neutral Face, "I Just want to listen to people singing."
Don't drag me into this. Please treat me as a guest. Thank you.
Tojo Yuji Turn Head Again to greet Mori Kogoro, and Smilingly talk about Matters with Mori Kogoro.
By the time the Girls Come Over, Chi Feichei had roughly Understood. Nichimuri TV Station wanted to invite Mori Kogoro to Okinawa to participate in a Program, a forum with Nose, a Professional Baseball Player currently known as the 'Scoring King'.
Although Baseball Player and Famous Detective didn't seem to have any connection no matter how you Think about it, the Planner probably wanted to put two popular figures together, using their Popularity to boost the Ratings. But Tojo Yuji was very persuasive...
"Because Contestant Nose is one of the few Baseball Player in the baseball world who can play Ball with his Mind," Tojo Yuji Smilingly Say, "He can see through his Opponent's Intentions and break through with a single Attack. Isn't that very similar to Mr. Mouri, who can see through the Murderer's Means and deliver Reasoning that hits the nail on the head? The Audience will definitely Expect a battle of wits between you!"
"I See, hahaha..." Mori Kogoro Scratch Head and laughed for a moment, then took out a Baseball from his Pocket and handed it to Tojo Yuji, "Oh, Say So, I have another small Request. I Hope the Staff of Nichimuri TV Station in Okinawa can Help me get Contestant Nose to sign his Signature on this, and give it to me when I arrive in Okinawa. I'm not sure if Contestant Nose will have Time to sign autographs after the forum Filming, and I don't want to bother him for a Signature, So..."
"Of course, no Problem at all. Tomorrow someone from the TV Station is going to Okinawa to Check on the preparations there. I'll have them take the Baseball with them," Tojo Yuji agreed readily, taking the Baseball and putting it in his Briefcase, "When Mr. Mouri arrives, they'll hand over the signed Baseball to Mr. Mouri."
"That's very kind of you," Mori Kogoro Smilingly Say.
"Not at all. The people at Nichimuri TV Station in Okinawa are also really looking forward to Mr. Mouri's visit. They've already booked a Club and want to have a drink with Mr. Mouri. And it's a very stylish Place!" Tojo Yuji Smilingly, Turn Head to Ask Chi Feichei, "By the Way, will Mr. Chi be Go Together with Mr. Mouri?"
"Of course!" Mori Kogoro Smilingly Reach Out and put his Hand on Chi Feichei's Shoulder, leaned close to Chi Feichei's Ear, and whispered, "If Ran finds out I'm going to Okinawa alone, she might follow me again, and then that Kid Conan will tag along too. It's better if just the two of us Go Together. You too, don't bring your Kid. Bringing them is a hassle..."
Chi Feichei Nod with a Neutral Face, "Okay."
Simply Say, his Teacher's Intention was: Let's not bring Girls and Children. If necessary, you have to cover for me. Teacher is taking you out to find Girls to play with.
He had nothing to Say. Mori Kogoro was his Teacher, and Mori Kogoro had the final Say.
"Then it's settled!" Mori Kogoro Nod with satisfaction, took back his Hand and sat up straight.
Uh-huh, very good. Sometimes Thinking about it, his Disciple is also quite cute...
"But is Mr. Mouri a Fan of Contestant Nose?" Fukawa Yu curiously Ask.
"Well..." Mori Kogoro Scratch Head and Smilingly Say, "Sort of, I guess."
Chi Feichei saw that Mori Kogoro was even hiding it from him, and decisively and maliciously exposed him, "My Teacher's Wife is a Fan of the Panthers Team where Contestant Nose plays."
The smile on Mori Kogoro's Face gradually disappeared.
He retracted his previous thought. His Disciple wasn't cute at all. He was just an annoying Kid...
(End of Chapter)
After Vodka made a Phone Call to order Roast Duck and Fruit, Chi Feichei went to the Kitchen Counter, squatted down and rummaged through a pile of Seasoning in the Cabinet.
Soy Sauce, Star Anise, Cinnamon, Bay Leaf, Clove, Tsaoko Fruit...
Gin stood up and went Aside, occasionally picking up a bag of Seasoning to Looked.
Raki's cooking is delicious, but one still has to be careful.
Yingqu Yan Nan also stepped forward, watching Chi Feichei continue to rummage, Brown Sugar, White Sugar, Sichuan Peppercorn Powder, Fennel Seeds were successively found, making his eyelids twitch.
"Boss, I'll pick up the stuff from Beihu Park in half an Hour," Vodka said after finishing the Phone Call, joining the onlookers, and turning to explain to Yingqu Yan Nan, "Gin Boss said the Weather's been hot Recently and he has no Appetite, so he thought it'd be better to come to Raki's and have something to whet his Appetite."
Seriously explaining, there was a reason for them to freeload a meal.
Yingqu Yan Nan: "..."
The Air Conditioning in this Inside the Room is cranked up like they're trying to preserve a body. Will a Group of People staying inside all Day really lose their Appetite from the Heat?
He doesn't believe it. Don't try to fool him.
"But Raki, do you really need this much Seasoning for Dinner tonight?" Vodka started helping Chi Feichei put the Seasoning on the Table.
"Seasoning for Dandan Noodles," Chi Feichei explained.
Gin turned around, leaning against the Cabinet, "It suits Raki. Sometimes Raki Liquor with a strong Spice flavor is also good as an Appetizer."
Chi Feichei continued to rummage out Flour, following Gin's Words, "Uh-huh, it's completely Different from Liquor like Gin, which has a Cold and narrow Taste."
Vodka and Yingqu Yan Nan weren't surprised and took the opportunity to make themselves less noticeable.
Isn't it just a bit of Code Name banter? It's normal. When these two start personally attacking each other, that's when the 'vicious Words' really fly. Anyway, they can't afford to offend either of them.
An Hour later, Roast Duck and a Dish of 'Book Box Tofu' were placed on the Table, one serving of Dandan Noodles per person, one glass of Fruit Sparkling Drink per person.
There weren't many Dishes, but they were so exquisite that it inexplicably felt like a Feast.
Chi Feichei put a Bowl of Bitter Gourd Soup on the Table and sat down Aside.
Vodka, who proactively went to get the Dishes, Looked, "Uh, this..."
"Bitter Gourd," Gin Say.
Yingqu Yan Nan's Face instantly stiffened.
He has heard of this Thing, but never eaten it.
Vegetables were once ranked, and this was ranked as the most unpalatable Vegetable in all of Japan.
Chi Feichei reached out and took the Chopsticks Vodka offered, "It's Cooling and reduces internal Heat, good to eat when the Weather's hot."
Yingqu Yan Nan finally couldn't help but Ask, "The Air Conditioning in here is almost as Cold as Winter, do you still feel hot?"
"No, but it's hot Outside," Vodka replied as a matter of course.
Yingqu Yan Nan: "..."
Yes, it's very hot Outside, but they're not going out. What does the Heat have to do with them?
The four of them sat together and ate. After clearing the Table, they disbanded and left separately.
Chi Feichei refused Yingqu Yan Nan's Proposal to send him to pick up the Car, took the Bus to Ginza, and met up with Mori Kogoro who had invited him out for Liquor.
Mori Kogoro, wearing his usual Work Blue Suit, was standing on the Roadside with two men in Suits. Seeing Chi Feichei, he hung up his Phone Call and waved to Chi Feichei, "Hissashi, over here!"
Chi Feichei put away his Mobile Phone and Step Forward, Speak Out to greet, "Teacher."
Mori Kogoro's Mouth corner twitched slightly, but having been together until now, he was almost used to it, Smilingly introducing, "Come, Hissashi, let me introduce you, this is Mr. Tojo, Program Planning of the Tokyo Branch of Nichimuri TV Station..."
"I am Tojo Yuji," the Man who looked to be in his early forties and a bit overweight hurriedly Step Forward, Reach Out with both hands to shake hands with Chi Feichei, smiling with crow's feet, "I have long admired Mr. Chi's name, and today I finally met you!"
"Hello," Chi Feichei politely responded.
He didn't recognize this Person, but Nichimuri TV Station and THK Company had a Cooperation, and TV Station are always well-informed. It wasn't surprising that the Other Party knew him.
After Tojo Yuji let go of his Hand, the younger Man also stepped forward, reaching out and proactively introducing himself with a smile, "Mr. Chi, hello, my name is Fukawa Yu, Mr. Tojo's Assistant. Mr. Tojo and I have wanted to meet you ever since THK Company and Nichimuri TV Station started cooperating. We were originally planning to invite Mr. Odagiri tonight, but he said he's been busy Recently, so we'll have to reschedule."
"Hello," Chi Feichei shook hands with Fukawa Yu.
Odagiri Toshiya has indeed been busy Recently, and the Matter was still something he'd passed on - the Acquisition of the Talent Agency Yoko Okino is with.
But because some Means were used, this Matter can't be Publicly announced until the Acquisition is complete.
"Okay, okay," Mori Kogoro Smilingly Say, "Let's find a Place to sit down and talk first!"
Tojo Yuji Look Towards his own Assistant, "Fukawa has already booked a Place..."
"Please Come Over with me!"
Fukawa Yu immediately understood and turned to lead the way into a lavishly decorated Club. He went to the Front Desk, exchanged a few Words with a quiet, Temperament Middle-Aged Woman, and then was led by the Woman to the booked Private Room.
The Decoration inside the Club was magnificent and grand. A line of beautifully dressed Young Girl walked past, bowing and greeting the Middle-Aged Woman with well-behaved Attitudes.
Mori Kogoro saw a Girl with Wavy Hair, his Eyes lit up, his Face instantly turned into a pervert's, and he couldn't move his Footstep anymore. Seeing this, Chi Feichei finally Understood why Mouri Ran often clenched her Fists, looking like she wanted to spar with her Old Dad, and also Understood why Mouri Ran and Conan the tagalong weren't here tonight.
When he came in, he saw many Posters of the Shop's 'Sakura' on the Wall at the Entrance, and he knew this was a Shop related to the Sex Industry. It was the kind of Place where Girls Keep Company to drink, chat, and sing, allowing for suggestive behavior but not actual Relationships... a 'legitimate' establishment.
In Japan, these kinds of Shops are indeed legally operated.
And the people in charge of Management and Operation of these kinds of Shops are all shrewd people. The Middle-Aged Woman understood at Once Seeing and asked the Girl to Help deliver Liquor to the Private Room.
The Group of People arrived at the Private Room first. The Lamplight in the Private Room was a dim orange. The Ground was covered with a thick, light brown Carpet. The Wallpaper around was in soft Color Tones. Brown leather Sofas were arranged around the Table in the middle. A Projection screen hung on one Wall, and there was also a Karaoke Machine next to it.
After the Woman waited for A Group of People to sit down, she put the two Booklets she was holding in her arms on the Table, and Smilingly Say, "Mr. Tojo, Chie is here today."
"I also Intention to Check on her by the way," Tojo Yuji Smilingly replied, putting a Booklet on the Desktop in front of Chi Feichei, "Mr. Chi, the Sakura here are all very Gentle!"
Chi Feichei had a Feeling of 'falling into a Group of old perverts', took the Booklet and casually flipped through it, Turn Head to Ask the Middle-Aged Woman, "Are there any Girls who are good at singing?"
"Yes, there are." The Middle-Aged Woman bent down, using her Hand to flip through the Booklet in Chi Feichei's Hand, and pointed out six Girls in a gentle Sound.
The Application Requirements for 'Sakura' in this kind of Shop are quite high. They either have an Advantage in Appearance, or they are good talkers, or they are University Graduates from well-known universities, and have Talent.
Chi Feichei casually chose a Girl who looked like she wouldn't be too noisy and had Specially studied Music. Fukawa Yu also immediately selected one. The two Young Man were like well-behaved guests.
But Tojo Yuji clearly wouldn't let Chi Feichei just be a guest, and cheerfully Smilingly Say, "I should have Realized long ago that Mr. Chi would be Interested in Girls with Talent in this area. If her singing Ability catches Mr. Chi's Eye, she might even become a Professional Entertainer. That would be a truly lucky break!"
Chi Feichei explained with a Neutral Face, "I Just want to listen to people singing."
Don't drag me into this. Please treat me as a guest. Thank you.
Tojo Yuji Turn Head Again to greet Mori Kogoro, and Smilingly talk about Matters with Mori Kogoro.
By the time the Girls Come Over, Chi Feichei had roughly Understood. Nichimuri TV Station wanted to invite Mori Kogoro to Okinawa to participate in a Program, a forum with Nose, a Professional Baseball Player currently known as the 'Scoring King'.
Although Baseball Player and Famous Detective didn't seem to have any connection no matter how you Think about it, the Planner probably wanted to put two popular figures together, using their Popularity to boost the Ratings. But Tojo Yuji was very persuasive...
"Because Contestant Nose is one of the few Baseball Player in the baseball world who can play Ball with his Mind," Tojo Yuji Smilingly Say, "He can see through his Opponent's Intentions and break through with a single Attack. Isn't that very similar to Mr. Mouri, who can see through the Murderer's Means and deliver Reasoning that hits the nail on the head? The Audience will definitely Expect a battle of wits between you!"
"I See, hahaha..." Mori Kogoro Scratch Head and laughed for a moment, then took out a Baseball from his Pocket and handed it to Tojo Yuji, "Oh, Say So, I have another small Request. I Hope the Staff of Nichimuri TV Station in Okinawa can Help me get Contestant Nose to sign his Signature on this, and give it to me when I arrive in Okinawa. I'm not sure if Contestant Nose will have Time to sign autographs after the forum Filming, and I don't want to bother him for a Signature, So..."
"Of course, no Problem at all. Tomorrow someone from the TV Station is going to Okinawa to Check on the preparations there. I'll have them take the Baseball with them," Tojo Yuji agreed readily, taking the Baseball and putting it in his Briefcase, "When Mr. Mouri arrives, they'll hand over the signed Baseball to Mr. Mouri."
"That's very kind of you," Mori Kogoro Smilingly Say.
"Not at all. The people at Nichimuri TV Station in Okinawa are also really looking forward to Mr. Mouri's visit. They've already booked a Club and want to have a drink with Mr. Mouri. And it's a very stylish Place!" Tojo Yuji Smilingly, Turn Head to Ask Chi Feichei, "By the Way, will Mr. Chi be Go Together with Mr. Mouri?"
"Of course!" Mori Kogoro Smilingly Reach Out and put his Hand on Chi Feichei's Shoulder, leaned close to Chi Feichei's Ear, and whispered, "If Ran finds out I'm going to Okinawa alone, she might follow me again, and then that Kid Conan will tag along too. It's better if just the two of us Go Together. You too, don't bring your Kid. Bringing them is a hassle..."
Chi Feichei Nod with a Neutral Face, "Okay."
Simply Say, his Teacher's Intention was: Let's not bring Girls and Children. If necessary, you have to cover for me. Teacher is taking you out to find Girls to play with.
He had nothing to Say. Mori Kogoro was his Teacher, and Mori Kogoro had the final Say.
"Then it's settled!" Mori Kogoro Nod with satisfaction, took back his Hand and sat up straight.
Uh-huh, very good. Sometimes Thinking about it, his Disciple is also quite cute...
"But is Mr. Mouri a Fan of Contestant Nose?" Fukawa Yu curiously Ask.
"Well..." Mori Kogoro Scratch Head and Smilingly Say, "Sort of, I guess."
Chi Feichei saw that Mori Kogoro was even hiding it from him, and decisively and maliciously exposed him, "My Teacher's Wife is a Fan of the Panthers Team where Contestant Nose plays."
The smile on Mori Kogoro's Face gradually disappeared.
He retracted his previous thought. His Disciple wasn't cute at all. He was just an annoying Kid...
(End of Chapter)
