“Truly worthy of you,” Sheila remarked with a sigh.
Now that things had come to this, she felt no resentment toward heaven or man—though, of course, a certain amount of Unwillingness still existed—and her tone while handling matters remained calm, truly possessing the psychological quality expected of an I. CPO elite.
Gin accepted it graciously.
He had always taken compliments and praise well.. especially the praise of smart people.
I am indeed interested in Pandora." After a pause, Sheila spoke calmly, "But I don't quite understand—
As she spoke, the woman's voice revealed a rare hint of doubt: "Do you want Pandora too? What do you want it for?"
Gin curled her lip corner.
He asked back unhurriedly, "Will you tell me why you are interested in Pandora?"
If you won't, then why should I tell you?
As expected—
The person on the other end of the Phone let out a light chuckle. Sheila shook his head while laughing and said, "I understand."
Then—" She gripped the back of the Chair in front of her with one hand, her fair fingertips straining with faint veins: "Let's discuss the ownership of Pandora.
..
As Sheila said, she was indeed interested in Pandora, she planned to take her back to China to conduct some research. But to be fair, she had no intention of making it a must-have.
If you really want it—" Sheila said leisurely, "I can help you~
Regarding Sheila's words, Gin did not indicate whether she believed him or not.
Although they had cooperated several times and a semblance of "trust" existed between them, when it came down to the level of "Interest," trust was far too thin.
However—
Alright.
He still agreed.
"What do you need?" Gin asked.
Equivalent exchange, this was a social rule that adults often followed.
Of course, Gin did not ask such a question out of mere social etiquette; he knew even better what Sheila's attitude.. or rather, her stance, was regarding this matter.
In Sheila's eyes, just how important was Pandora? What kind of conditions would make her give her up?
And—
Sheila wants to bring Pandora back to his country for research.
So, was this request driven by her own desire, or was it based on the demands of the background behind her?
Although Sheila's reaction at this moment might not necessarily be genuine, it could at least serve as a certain standard for judgment.
The girl on the other end of the phone blinked her eyes and said decisively, "That would be wonderful!"
After agreeing immediately, Sheila hesitated slightly when it came to the stage of making his request. He coughed lightly, his pretty face tinged with a slight blush, his tone carried a hint of embarrassment, yet she still expressed himself quite boldly:
Um.. I recall that the Organization recently brought in a new shipment of arms.. right?
Gin: …………
By the way, by the way, once you leave Japan, won't those previous bases be left without anyone managing them?" Sheila shamelessly added, "How about giving me some of them?? Don't worry, I won't take them all!
Gin..
The case is solved.
After a round of bargaining, both sides finally reached a price that satisfied them both.
So, do you think those high-ranking Spy elites don't care about the lives of ordinary people? No, no, no! They will haggle too, okay? When they get serious, they are incredibly meticulous about every single cent, okay?!
Those people who seem so detached from the world are all incredibly stingy when it comes to the cost of daily necessities!
.. This is probably just human nature. [Sigh]
Gin rubbed his aching temples, secretly deciding that she would definitely have to set a trap for Heine one day.
It wasn't that he was afraid of Sheila, it was just that they would be leaving Japan in a short while. Although he would inevitably have dealings with him in the future because of Heine, the frequency would be too low, making it inconvenient to set a trap.
But.. Heine is different.
Anyway, these siblings have always had a good relationship, so it doesn't matter who I swindle; it's all the same, so there's no need to be so petty about it.
You might make a small profit, but I will never lose.
Having gained an advantage, Sheila did not act coy—otherwise, she would be far too hated, she would never engage in such a losing deal—she coughed twice to clear her throat. The recent war of words had left her throat dry, now she only wanted to drink some water to relieve the dryness in her throat.
Every time it came to this, she couldn't help but envy Gin, who never liked to say much.. Gin only had to say a few casual words, but she was the one responsible for warming up the crowd!
Of course, now was not a good time to drink water. Sheila coughed twice more, then said with a beaming smile, "Regarding the matter of Vermouth, there is already news from the I. CPO side. The result will be out in a couple of days."
She did not explicitly state what the Result would be, but Gin knew that the Result would definitely be satisfying.
If you want to obtain information regarding Pandora, Vermouth is undoubtedly a great breakthrough.
“By the way, if it's convenient—" The girl on the other end of the phone blinked her eyes. "Could you help me find a lawyer?"
What is it?
“If I take action again, the traces will be a bit heavy.” Sheila pressed his lips together and smiled. “And I don't have much influence here in Japan, so it's not very convenient to hire a lawyer.”
You're being far too modest.
Gin complained inwardly.
If one were to say that Sheila "has no connections in Japan," even Heine, whose sister complex filter is already at level ten, would probably not believe it. However, the Black-haired girl's request was indeed reasonable; after all, while she wouldn't be unable to hire a lawyer, those top-tier lawyers are not that easy to hire.
Gin thought for a moment, then simply agreed.
When their interests aligned, Sheila was consistently reliable. With the Result being so biased now, hiring a lawyer was nothing more than a way to exert Pressure on the current I. CPO team stationed in Japan.
It won't be a wasted effort, but it's not that important either.
Anyway.. it was really just a formality.
..
Having taken on the task, Gin did not look for a candidate immediately, because another person had already come looking for her.
If it were anyone else, Gin would likely not have paid them any attention, but this person was somewhat special—so special that Gin was willing to expend her few remaining bits of patience.
That person is Nana.
Nana wore a simple casual outfit, her right hand carrying a pure white bag, with a light blue hairclip pinning back her messy bangs to reveal her green eyes.
Her smile was shy and bashful, yet the trust shining in her eyes remained as constant as ever.
Aside from the fact that she had watched the Little girl grow up, barely qualifying as a half-guardian, the unwavering trust in Nani's eyes was also the reason Gin liked her.
Ahem, take note, this affection is not romantic love.
Unlike her usual self, Nana was clearly somewhat melancholy now; her fair, tender face showed signs of exhaustion, even her eyes were weary, making one feel a sense of heartache for her.
Nana sat on the sofa opposite Gin, holding a cup of hot tea in her hands, her chest heaving. Her breathing was still somewhat rapid, a crystal-clear sweat drop hung from the tip of her nose.
Today's weather was temperate, there was even a slight, lingering coolness in the air. Considering she was sweating in this weather, one could imagine just how urgent Nana was feeling.
Hot water continuously passed warmth through the walls of the glass, this warmth seemed to soothe Nana's fluctuating emotions; she blinked her eyes, gradually calming down.
"What happened?" Gin asked calmly.
Noticing Nana's panic, Gin did not place any Pressure on her, but instead silently provided her with a sense of security. After all, in Nana's eyes, Azhen was always in control of everything.
His voice seemed to possess a magic.. or rather, his very presence was a source of power that inspired trust. In just a moment, Nani's expression relaxed significantly.
“Zhenjun.” The Girl's tone still carried a hint of worry. She looked up at her Brother, her eyes, which had barely managed to calm down, appearing clear and bright, her Green eyes shimmering under the Light.
She got straight to the point: "Kindaichi-senpai.. seems to be suspicious of you."
The light fell softly, casting a faint halo over Nana's face.
She certainly knew Gin's strength, but she still couldn't help but feel worried for her Brother—after all, she was also very aware of just how sharp a detective Kindaichi was.
With Gin about to leave Japan, Nana did not want any accidents to occur.
You can certainly scold her for being unable to distinguish between good and evil, but..
After all, when her parents were dead and she was left with no one to rely on, when she faced mortal danger at any time and place, the only person who protected her was Gin.
She only hoped that the two sides could coexist in peace; as long as she could drag out the final moments, no matter how much Kindaichi suspected, it would remain nothing more than "suspicion."
Gin blinked her eyes and asked blankly, "Who??"
A look of genuine confusion surfaced on his cold and stern Face.
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Author's Note: There should be another chapter today.. but I suggest the Little Angels go to bed early; you can read it tomorrow morning!
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Thank you to all the Little Angels who gave me Overlord Votes or poured Nutrient solution between 2020-05-20 23:48:55 and 2020-05-26 20:51:25~
Thanks to the Little Angel who threw a landmine: Jiye Qianchen 1;
Little Angels who provided Nutrient solution: Qiewei Wang, 25 bottles; A Zong, 10 bottles;
Thank you very much for everyone's support, I will continue to work hard!
Chapter 232: Chapter 211. Should I Suggest Kindaichi..
Nana felt a wave of helplessness.
Her respect for Gin made her resist the urge to roll her eyes. The black-haired girl pursed her lips and stared intently at the person opposite her, attempting to find even a hint of a joke on Gin's face.
Not a single trace..
There was nothing at all..
Only true feelings of confusion.
For a moment, the gloom accumulated in Nana's heart vanished completely. If she weren't unable to win in a fight, she would definitely want to grab Gin's collar and shake her desperately.