Tokyo Mystery Writers

Chapter 103 See you in tomorrow's newspaper

Inside Kinokuniya Bookstore in Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo.

Mikoshiba Yasunori, Uyama Hideomi, and Eri Miri sat around the phone, their faces filled with anxiety.

Jiang Liumei's eyes were red and swollen. She both hoped that Hiroki Osawa would call, and at the same time, she didn't want Hiroki Osawa to call.

Because it's like the story of "Convergence".

As long as the phone call doesn't arrive, Maijo Kyosuke remains in a state of uncertainty.

The phone call that came through was news of whether or not Maijo Kyosuke was alive or dead.

Just as Jiang Liumei was lost in thought, the phone suddenly rang.

Mikoshiba Yasunori reached out and pressed the speakerphone button. Soon, Hiroki Osawa's high-pitched voice came through the phone: "Yasunori, bring your men to Shinjuku Kabukicho to find me."

"I called several gangs in Shinjuku, but Cheng Yi hung up on me."

"Based on what I know about this guy, the person must be in his hands."

Upon hearing Hiroki Osawa's words, Jiang Liumei anxiously asked, "Mr. Hiroki, what does it mean that the other party hung up the phone?"

"Would Teacher Mai-shiro... possibly already...?"

A dry laugh came from the phone: "Miss Jiang Liu, right? I've seen the news about you and Mr. Wu Cheng."

"Don't worry! Based on what I know about Cheng Yi, if he kills or maims Maishiro Kyosuke, he'll shamelessly admit it."

"Hanging up the phone means they haven't taken action yet."

"But I'd like to give you a heads-up: prepare plenty of money. If a problem can be solved with money, it's best to avoid conflict with that beast Cheng Yi."

"That guy's personality is a bit extreme."

After hanging up the phone, Mikoshiba Yasunori, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, pointed towards the door with his chin: "Let's go, we'll pick up Mr. Maishiro."

Shinjuku, Tokyo, Kabukicho.

As soon as Jiang Liumei got out of the car, she saw a middle-aged man with dyed yellow hair, pale skin, and dressed in a very punk style standing at the agreed place. Behind him stood four or five burly men.

Mikoshiba Yasunori walked up and hugged the punk-style middle-aged man, then introduced him to Jiang Liu Meili and Uyama Hideomi: "This is Osawa Hiroki, the leader of the Osawa Group who just spoke to us on the phone."

Hiroki Osawa extended his hand, which had only three fingers, and shook hands with Ryoumi and Hideomi Uyama in turn: "Let's talk about it when Maishiro Kyosuke comes out."

"Cheng Yi is unpredictable. The most important thing right now is to make sure that Mai Cheng Jingjie doesn't suffer any injustice."

After speaking, Hiroki Osawa waved to the people behind him, and the group walked towards the dilapidated office building in the distance.

Cheng Yi looked at Maishiro Kyosuke, a smile slowly spreading across his face that had been shifting between light and shadow: "Making a movie? That sounds quite interesting. If you can help me change my identity, Mr. Maishiro, I think this deal would be very worthwhile."

Upon hearing Cheng Yi's words, Mai Shiro Kyosuke finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Mr. Cheng, I have stated my conditions. Now, could you please discuss how you intend to deal with the president of the Social Thought Society?"

Cheng Yi spread his hands and shrugged: "Well, there's nothing to talk about."

"You'll see when you read the newspaper tomorrow."

Maishiro Kyosuke nodded, stood up, and extended his hand to Cheng Yi: "Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation, Mr. Cheng."

Cheng Yi stood up and reached out to grasp Mai Cheng Jingjie's hand.

Just then, a loud noise came from outside the door.

Cheng Yi frowned and gave Old Wu, who was standing at the door, a wink. Old Wu immediately understood and opened the door.

As the door opened, Maijo Kyosuke saw Jiang Liu Meili with red eyes, Yu Shan Hideomi looking anxious, Mikoshiba Yasunori with a solemn expression, and a pale-skinned, blond middle-aged man walk in together.

When Jiang Liu Meili saw that although Mai Shiro Jingjie was disheveled, he was unharmed, she no longer cared about her status and excitedly stepped forward to hug Mai Shiro Jingjie and burst into tears.

Cheng Yi looked at the group of people who had suddenly barged in, disdainfully opened a drawer, pulled out a "Black Star" pistol, placed it on the table, and looked at Osawa Hiroki standing to the side, a sneer on his face: "You sissy, aren't you going a bit too far?"

"I simply invited Teacher Wu Cheng to discuss a collaboration with me. Did you really have to come all this way here and cause such a scene?"

When Hiroki Osawa saw Cheng Yi pull out a pistol, a look of apprehension crossed his eyes: "Old Yi, you bastard, all you want is money, right?"

"You name a number, and we'll give it to you, but I'm keeping Maishiro Kyosuke safe today."

Cheng Yi looked at Maishiro Kyosuke, then at Mikoshiba Yasunori who was carrying a box: "Yasunori, we've known each other for a long time."

"I'll give you face today and leave that box of money behind. Consider it an advance payment for my collaboration with Teacher Wucheng."

Upon hearing Cheng Yi's words, Mikoshiba Yasunori looked at Maishiro Kyosuke with some surprise, opened his mouth but then hesitated to speak.

Maishiro Kyosuke, on the other hand, didn't seem to mind. He nodded to Mikoshiba Yasunori and said, "Minister Mikoshiba, give him the money. We'll deduct it from my royalties."

Upon hearing Maishiba Yasunori's words, a somewhat displeased expression appeared on his face: "Maishiba-sensei, what nonsense are you talking about?"

"Although Kodansha is a profit-driven company, it's clear we didn't consider things carefully before putting you in this dangerous situation."

"There's no way you'll pay for this."

After speaking, Mikoshiba Yasunori threw the box directly at Cheng Yi.

Cheng Yi took the box, opened it, and a look of joy immediately appeared in his eyes, clearly very satisfied with the amount of money inside.

"That's settled then. Take care, Ms. Mai, see you in the newspaper tomorrow."

Mikoshiba Yasunori, Uyama Hideomi, Osawa Hiroki, and Eri Miri could not understand Cheng Yi's words, but they were unwilling to stay here any longer.

Filled with doubt, he helped Maishiro Kyosuke leave the place.

The car headed towards the central district.

Jiang Liumei sat in the back seat, applying anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving ointment to Maishiro Kyosuke's body.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Yasunori Mikoshiba finally couldn't contain his curiosity and asked, "Mr. Maishiro, what exactly did you and Cheng Yi discuss regarding your collaboration?"

"See you in the newspaper? What does that mean?"

Maishiro Kyosuke, Mikoshiba Yasunori, Uyama Hideomi, and Eri Mimi were all very curious.

He then told everyone in detail how he was attacked after coming out of the "Longevity Soup," how he escaped, and how he finally reached an agreement with Cheng Yi.

After hearing about Maishiro Kyosuke's experience, Mikoshiba Yasunori, Uyama Hideomi, and Eri Miri all seemed to realize something and chose to shut up, ending the discussion on this topic.

It's as if this never happened —