After all, if an ordinary company goes bankrupt, the employees can simply find another way; but if the "Company" he chose goes bankrupt.. he doesn't want to face the pursuit of fellow Assassins and the wanted notices from the Public Security Police so soon.
Secondly, Heine still had a clear understanding of his father's influence. If the "Company" he worked for was too weak, he would be captured and brought back in a heartbeat!
Secondly, the organization cannot have too many connections to Father's forces, whether they are allies or enemies.
This is actually quite easy to understand. If the two sides are in a cooperative relationship.. if that man speaks up, his "Company" could hand him over in a heartbeat.. wouldn't that mean all his hard work was for nothing?! Conversely, if the two sides are in a state of hostility, wouldn't he be walking straight into the tiger's mouth?!
As for the last point.. he would have to successfully pass the interview first.
Of course, for Heine, the last point was actually the one he had the least to worry about. After carefully researching all the various organizations he could currently access (or access indirectly), Heine compiled a target list in his mind.
As time ticked by second by second, the pressure brought by that man grew increasingly immense, the mission was imminent.
Of course, Heine had enough endurance.
After submitting his "resume," our comrade Heine was successfully hired by a multinational "Company."
Of course, we know that this multinational company is none other than the world-renowned spy training institution (strike through) Liquor Group (strike through) Black Organization!
Similarly, we can guess that Heine's recruitment process.. was clearly not simple, just like his process of submitting a "resume," it was truly unconventional.
After "joining the workforce," Heine successfully completed several missions and smoothly obtained a codename, while also getting to know various colleagues with different personalities.
For example, the beautiful woman with charming and flirtatious manners, the femme fatale and the Boss's lover's thorny rose, Vermouth.
For example, Cavendish, who already possesses considerable depth at such a young age, whose smile makes him look like a true white lotus.
And also..
That silver-haired youth with a cold personality and first-rate marksmanship, who could pin him to the ground and beat him.
Hmm.. Come to think of it, Gin's eyes are really beautiful.
..
Part 7
Heine knew that Gin's actions were quite destructive, even allowing one to glimpse a hint of madness within them.
But he never knew.. that Gin actually possessed a certain streak of Rebellion.
What exactly are you trying to do?" Heine asked Gin, feeling perplexed. "Wouldn't it have been easier to just kill Miyano Akemi?
Although the Silver-haired man had covered up the traces completely, due to the cooperative relationship between them, Gin did not hide the intelligence regarding Miyano Shiho.
Therefore, he naturally also knew the news that Miyano Shiho's Sister had not died.
Heine's lip corner twitched, feeling quite bewildered.
Although Miyano Shiho is important.. but to be honest, he doesn't think a Miyano Akemi could decide anything.
No matter how smart Sherry was, she was still just a little girl in her teens.
However, one word from Gin caused him to change his mind.
If Sheila died—" the Silver-haired man said simply, "what would you do?
This analogy instantly ignited his wrath, but it also made him understand Gin's implication in the next second.
Heine nodded, accepting Gin's explanation, but—
"Miyano Shiho is not me," he pointed out the flaw.
That's right, Miyano Shiho is not Heine.
Just as he had thought before, no matter how smart Sherry was, at this moment, she was still quite immature. If Gin wanted to control her.. although it would be difficult, it was not impossible.
In that instant, he saw Gin's gaze suddenly grow deep and profound.
When I was pointing my handgun at him.." Gin spoke slowly, his voice carrying the chill unique to early spring in March. "He reminded me of someone.
Gin did not continue speaking.
He only said that one sentence, then remained silent.
However, this one sentence was enough.
He was already able to persuade Heine, was already able to make Heine no longer curious about it.
Some people, some things, are secrets that cannot be spoken aloud.
Gin is not an emotional person, but in certain choices where the pros and cons are not vastly different, certain inclinations of emotion are enough to make him make different decisions.
..
When he returned home, Sheila was cooking.
He wore an Apron, his features delicate and clear. He hummed an unknown Song softly; the melody was cheerful, his crisp, pleasant Voice was like the tinkling of a spring, making one feel refreshed just by listening.
There is a girl who is a bit rebellious and a bit crazy.. There is a girl who is a bit willful and a bit arrogant.. It's nothing, just a little bickering.." Sheila paused and muttered softly, "Did I mix up the lyrics?
The sound of stewing soup bubbled, mixing with the sound of stir-frying in the Kitchen to create a harmonious melody of home-cooked food. A rich aroma wafted through the air, making one's appetite soar.
However, Heine's focus was not on that.
He asked with a hint of suspicion, ".. Did you plant a bug on me?"
Sheila turned his head in confusion, his poetic eyebrows furrowing slightly. A hazy bewilderment appeared in his azure eyes, as if for a moment he doubted whether he had misheard what was just said, he asked in confusion, "What are you talking about?"
Heine pressed further, "Or rather, can you actually read minds?"
Sheila: ".. Huh?"
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Author's Note: Expected error.. This Side story was originally supposed to be finished today..
I'll add another update.. I'll finish it today, so it won't affect the conclusion of the main storyline.
Chapter 226 The Decameron: Heine Side Story (End) This batch of newcomers..
Seventh Story
Judging people by their appearance is a bad habit, but in fact, the vast majority of people in this World care deeply about appearance.
Inner beauty is indeed more important than outer beauty, but there are too many people in this world, so many that people often notice a person's outer beauty before they pay attention to his or his inner beauty.
This kind of "either-or" question.. only a Child would choose! Adults, of course, want both!
Heine, of course, also pays attention to a person's inner self—or rather, he pays more attention to it. But that doesn't stop him from being a Member of the looks-oriented crowd.
The two are not actually in conflict. After all, Heine's obsession with looks is often reflected in his many lovers, who pass by his life like a whirlwind, to him, these lovers are nothing more than lovers.
Later one day, Sherry told him, "I think you are a person who is warm on the outside but cold on the inside."
This evaluation was quite apt.
By the way, before she obtained her codename, Sherry's name was Shiratori Midori, a quite interesting girl.
The reason I first noticed Shiratori was actually because of Gin.
As for the reason for noticing Gin.. didn't I say it before? Heine is a sucker for good looks! 【Self-righteous JPG】
Of course, being beaten up badly afterward.. could that perhaps be considered well-deserved?
Heine, who felt that idioms were being used quite haphazardly, turned his head and stared at Gin for a long while, only withdrawing his overly intense gaze amidst the latter's dissatisfied frown, as he nonchalantly and charismatically remarked, "Your eyes are truly beautiful!"
The compliment was sincere, her desire to make a friend was also sincere. Even if it started because of his looks, after getting to know him, Heine felt that regarding this Silver-haired youth.. it would be better not to become enemies.
And.. isn't it quite nice to have a high-looking Friend [female]?! When there's nothing else to do, you can just enjoy the view!
Do you know what it means to be a feast for the eyes? It means that when you look at him, you can eat a few more bites of your food (not really).
Gin didn't really feel like paying him any mind.
This somewhat cold temperament makes it difficult to build good rapport with others. Combined with the arrogance and coldness displayed by the silver-haired youth, even with his handsome face and extraordinary skills, Gin doesn't have many colleagues with whom he has a good relationship within the Black Organization.
This kind of situation might be frustrating for an Ordinary person, but for Gin, he probably wouldn't care at all, in this profession.. it is almost common for Friends to turn against each other.
In comparison, interest seemed much more reliable.
Shiratori Midori naturally knew this as well.
However, rather than letting the silence linger, she chose to take the initiative to break the awkward atmosphere.
"Are my eyes not beautiful?" she asked with a smile.
Although Gin didn't care much, Shiratori Midori was more willing to help her Friend ease the atmosphere, ensuring Gin's social interactions didn't seem too stiff.
She had always respected Gin's choices in major matters, but these were merely trivial matters that were optional.
"His is much better looking," Heine said with the nonchalance of a hot-headed youth. He cast a glance at Midori, his tone sounding half-smiling, yet his voice held little warmth.
Gin frowned. "They are both the same color, what difference is there?"
Of course there is a difference.
Although both were green, one of their eyes was like an icy pool frozen in the cold of winter, while the other was like vibrant new leaves in spring.
New leaves are full of vitality and appear much warmer, but the frozen ice pool is dangerously mesmerizing.
Moreover, if one were to distinguish them closely, the green of their eyes also varied in shade.
But just as most boys cannot distinguish between the different shades of dozens of lipsticks in a cosmetics store after they are applied, Gin did not feel there was any difference between these two greens. Besides, he wouldn't bother staring at a mirror to look for color differences in his own eyes.
Heine could clearly distinguish between the two shades of green, but he had no intention of seeking out boredom, so he simply changed the subject to keep the conversation going.
The conversation did not proceed with difficulty. Although Gin was cold, he was not a man of few words; although Heine was not as smooth as Cavendish Vermouth, he was sufficiently keen.
As for Shiratori Midori..
From beginning to end, Shiratori did not involve herself too much in their conversation, only taking the initiative to ease the tension when the atmosphere became somewhat strained, spending the rest of the time quietly savoring her liquor.
His gaze toward Heine was deep, cold, slightly guarded. However, she showed not a shred of hostility, nor did she do anything unnecessary.
"Really.. interesting," Heine thought.
So, at some point while Gin was on a mission, Heine approached Shiratori.
“I am indeed on guard against you.” Facing Heine's straightforward question, Shiratori was slightly stunned before appearing quite frank. "It's actually quite normal, isn't it? After all, the Black Organization.. isn't exactly a regular Company."
This metaphor aligned perfectly with Heine's previous thoughts, so he blinked and asked with interest, "So—?"
Shiratori gave him a sidelong glance, as if muttering to herself that this guy might want her to be even more blunt.. However, she still answered, "Zhenjun isn't exactly a person with a good temper.. although I think he's quite nice. It's quite suspicious for you to contact him for no reason, isn't it?"