Tokyo Mystery Writers

Jiang Liumei's words left the editors present utterly shocked!

On the one hand, I felt a strange sense of admiration for Kyosuke Maijo, the genius writer who could write such a grand and intricate story as "The Tokyo Zodiac Murders".

On the other hand, it gave me a completely new understanding of Jiang Liumei, the young woman who had once served as editor-in-chief.

Jiang Liumei solved a problem that had been a headache for editors for a long time: the rating system for mystery novels.

After all, numerical ratings are far too abstract.

These are masterpieces like Akimitsu Takagi's classic mystery novel "Why Did the Doll Get Killed?" and Seiichi Morimura's social realist masterpiece "Proof of Humanity". Both works are perfect 10/10 masterpieces in terms of status and quality.

However, the two books actually have completely different focuses.

The focus of "Why the Doll Was Killed" is on the vivid analogy of murder and the excellent and reasonable explanation.

The focus of "Proof of Humanity" is on criticizing contemporary society and questioning the depths of human nature.

In this situation, simply using numerical values ​​to represent the work will not allow people to perceive its strengths and weaknesses.

However, if we use the "Six Dimensions of Reasoning" created by Jiang Liu Meili, then all the problems can be solved!

Hideomi Uyama originally wanted to share his unique insights into "The Tokyo Zodiac Murders," but he was afraid that Naoki Akimoto would stick to his own opinions.

However, Jiang Liumei's personal charm was too strong, and she persuaded all the editors on her own.

Naoki Akimoto immediately agreed to shortlist "The Tokyo Zodiac Murders" for the Edogawa Ranpo Award.

Even though there were still social realism fans who disagreed during the editing process, the majority rule prevailed.

"The Astrological Murder Case" is still nominated!

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Uyama Hideomi was very grateful to Jiang Liu for saving the day.

After all, he hadn't put in much effort this time, yet he still achieved the desired result.

This is all thanks to Jiang Liumei's captivating and charismatic speech.

The workday ended quickly.

Uyama Hideomi learned about Jiang Liu Meili's office from Editor-in-Chief Akimoto.

I was planning to treat the other person to a meal to thank them for everything they had done for "The Astrological Murder Mystery".

Unexpectedly, as soon as she stepped out of the office, she saw Jiang Liumei, the little girl she had seen by the vending machine, and the Akita dog sitting side by side on a chair in the corridor.

Jiang Liumei and the little girl, each wearing an earphone on one side, sat on the chairs and happily swung their legs up and down.

Although it was just an ordinary scene, the sisters were simply too beautiful.

Reflected in Hideomi Uyama's eyes, it was like a breathtakingly beautiful landscape!

I only regret that I didn't have a camera to capture this heartwarming and beautiful scene!

"Ah! Sister, it's that weird uncle who gave me the drink and looked like a tea master!"

Little Red Riding Hood opened her eyes and saw Hijiri Uyama, whose round eyes curved into crescent shapes as he spoke.

shock!

The heartwarming scene before Uyama Hideomi's eyes shattered like glass in an instant.

With one hand clutching his chest and the other unconsciously groping for his nose, Uyama Hideomi let out a deafening roar in his mind:

"I'll only be thirty-nine years old this year, how come I sound like a tea master?"

"Is my nose really that big?"

Upon hearing her sister's words, Jiang Liumei slowly opened her eyes.

Upon seeing Uyama Hideomi standing in front of him, he touched his nose with great embarrassment, looking as if his self-esteem had been severely damaged.

Naturally, he realized that his sharp-tongued younger sister had accurately struck at Uyama Hideomi's sore spot.

Thinking of all this, Jiang Liumei could only helplessly raise her small fist and slam it hard on her sister's red hat.

"Miya, did I say that? Don't be rude!"

"what!"

With a heart-wrenching scream, tears welled up in Jiang Liumei's eyes, and the bundle on her head slowly pushed up Little Red Riding Hood.

Jiang Liumei quickly put away her headphones, pulled her younger sister to stand in front of Yu Shan Hideaki, and bowed respectfully.

"Mr. Yushan! I'm so sorry!"

"This is my younger sister, Jiang Liumei. She has been very sharp-tongued since she was a child."

I'm so sorry I said anything that hurt you!

"I don't know how I can gain your understanding!"

Jiang Liumei's attitude was very sincere, but her actions were equally skillful.

It was clearly that little girl named Jiang Liumeiya who had caused Jiang Liumei a lot of trouble since she was a child.

Although Uyama Hideomi was called "a weird uncle who looks like a tea master" by Eru Miya, his self-esteem was greatly hurt.

But seeing Jiang Liu Meimei covering her head with her small hands and tears welling up in her eyes, Uyama Hideomi couldn't bear to say anything more:

"I don't mind, Miss Jiang Liu, please don't take it to heart."

"After all, children speak without thinking."

Uyama Hideomi awkwardly scratched the back of his head and replied with a smile.

Jiang Liu's beautiful almond-shaped eyes truly possessed the magic to see through people's hearts, as evidenced by Yu Shan Hideaki's awkward behavior.

He naturally knew that what Uyama Hideomi said and what he really thought were completely different things.

Thinking of all this, Jiang Liu Meili immediately pulled Jiang Liu Meiya to her side and patted her head:

"Miya, apologize to Mr. Uyama immediately."

Jiang Liumei wiped her big, teary eyes and pouted:

"I'm sorry, Dr. Ochanomizu..."

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As soon as the elevator doors on the first floor of Kodansha opened, Miyako Eru, as if in a huff, led her Akita dog out of the Kodansha building.

Two round bulges had formed under her red hat.

It looked as ridiculous as if there were two rice balls hidden inside a hat.

Although Hideomi Uyama didn't say much, his constant touching of his nose betrayed his inner thoughts.

This left Jiang Liumei with no choice but to keep apologizing.

Fearing that Uyama Hikari might leave in a huff, preventing him from getting close to Maishiro Kyosuke, the supernova who was about to explode in the Japanese mystery world!

"Mr. Yushan, I would like to invite you to dinner as an apology."

"Misae has always been a clever and mischievous child, so please don't take her words to heart."

Although Uyama Hideomi was somewhat displeased, most of his displeasure stemmed from whether he really was like the tea master.

They didn't seem to care much about Eri's innocent remarks.

On the contrary, Hideomi Uyama really likes children, otherwise he wouldn't have had a son when his eldest daughter was already in high school.

"Miss Jiang Liu, please rest assured, I will not blame Miya."

"I'm actually a little worried. I wonder if Misae might be in any danger if she runs out alone."

Seeing that Yu Shan Hideomi's expression had softened, Jiang Liu Meili smiled and said:

"Mr. Yushan, please don't worry about that. Misae and my dog ​​Watson are very close."

"If there is any danger, Watson will definitely come back to report."

Upon hearing Jiang Liumei's words, Yu Shan Hideomi felt relieved.

"That's good. Speaking of meals, I was just planning to invite Miss Jiang Liu to dinner."

"After all, your speech played a decisive role in making 'The Tokyo Zodiac Murder Case' a finalist for the Edogawa Ranpo Award!"

Upon hearing Yu Shan Hideomi's words, Jiang Liu Meili smiled with relief and began to ponder what to eat.

But then they saw the dog, Watson, looking miserable, carrying its leash in its mouth, with a huge paw print on its face, and slinking back with its tail between its legs.

Before Jiang Liumei could react to what was happening, she heard Jiang Liumeiya crying and screaming outside the door:

"Sister! Sister! Come save me!"

"I'm being kidnapped by the guy who looks like Urusei Yonex!"