Why is my anime art style so weird?

The scene was so beautiful that Xu Ming couldn't resist it!

The three family members were enjoying a happy time together.

Only the little piglet hid in the corner, its drool almost dried up...

After finishing dinner, Shiyu stood up, patted Erina's head, smiled slightly at Xu Ming, and then her figure gradually became ethereal, like a phantom.

When Xu Ming saw that his sister seemed to want to leave, he quickly stood up and grabbed her hand.

"Sister...please don't go..."

Shi Yu smiled gently, gave Xu Ming a light hug, and then whispered in his ear.

"I've always been by your side..."

Chapter 149 The Whereabouts of the Paintbrush

Xu Ming was fast asleep when he was suddenly awakened by a ringing phone. He picked it up and saw that it displayed Kato Megumi's number.

"Hey?"

Xu Ming pressed the call button with some doubt.

"Ming, I have good news to tell you..."

Kato Megumi paused for a moment, then continued:

"I think I might know where that paintbrush is."

Xu Ming sat up abruptly from the bed.

"Where?!"

"If I'm not mistaken, that paintbrush is still in Japan."

"You're not saying that the paintbrush is still at Katsuichi Shigemitsu's house, are you?"

Xu Ming chuckled to himself.

Of course, no one would carry antiques with them on business trips or travels.

However, Kato Megumi gave an answer that Xu Ming did not expect.

"No, he has most likely already given away his paintbrush."

"What? So fast!?"

Xu Ming said in astonishment.

Store manager Shigemitsu Katsuichi said that he had just purchased the paintbrushes two days ago.

Since Manager Mota had already told him the customer's name, there was no need for him to lie about the date.

Excluding yesterday, it means that the paintbrush was given away in Shigemitsu Katsuichi's hands in less than a day.

This is an antique, not a cheap pen that you can just throw away after you've used it up.

Unless... he originally intended to buy it as a gift!

A sudden inspiration struck Xu Ming, and he blurted it out.

"Who did you give it to?"

Instead of answering his question directly, Kato Megumi brought up seemingly unrelated topics.

"Did they know perfectly well why Katsuichi Shigemitsu went to England?"

"why?"

"Shigemitsu Katsuichi had all the necessary procedures and certifications from Japan to sign a supply contract with Armstrong Shipyard in the UK, but he was still missing the British side's."

Currently, the only ones still stationed in Japan who can speak with British customs are…

"Mr. Stewart!?"

Xu Ming suddenly realized.

"That's right, the diplomat stationed in Japan, Stuart Leonard Spencer Churchill."

"But why would he give me paintbrushes?"

"I suspect that Shigemitsu Katsuichi may not have given it to Stuart himself."

He probably found out somewhere that Stuart's daughter loved painting, and that Stuart doted on his only daughter, so he tried to use this to get close to Stuart.

Although it was a bit convoluted, Xu Ming quickly figured out the relationship.

Katsuichi Shigemitsu, wanting to curry favor with Stuart, gifted his daughter a precious antique paintbrush...

"So, that paintbrush is now in Eriri's hands?"

Xu Ming couldn't help but show an extremely strange expression.

"That's right~"

Kato Megumi couldn't help but laugh as she spoke.

The whole thing has come full circle, as if we've come back to square one.

"I understand. I'll go find Eriri to confirm this now."

"Then I'll leave it to you..."

Kato Megumi paused for a moment, then added:

"Ming, please be very careful. If necessary, abandon the operation immediately. The association will send an expert to handle this matter."

"Don't worry, I value my life very much."

Xu Ming got dressed, washed up, and was about to leave.

Just then, the door to her sister's bedroom suddenly opened, and Erina, with silver hair, wearing only a loose shirt, looked at him sleepily, rubbing her eyes.

"Dad, Dad... You're up so early? I'll make you breakfast right away."

Xu Ming walked over and casually patted her head.

"No need, you go back and rest. I have something to do and will be back soon."

"Oh~"

Erina nodded obediently, then swayed back to her room.

Xu Ming couldn't help but chuckle. Looking at it this way, it was as if he really had gained another daughter.

However, no one would refuse a gentle, considerate, innocent, and understanding daughter.

Moreover, Xu Ming could tell that his older sister seemed to like her quite a bit.

Upon entering the living room, the little piglet was still dominating Summoner's Rift, wreaking havoc everywhere.

A few days ago, Xu Ming accidentally saw that the little piglet had already climbed to the top 3 in the Japanese server's Challenger rankings, and that professional teams had even contacted it, hoping it would try out.

The trial was naturally rejected.

However, it seems that the little piglet feels that constantly smurfing in the Japanese server isn't exciting enough, so he's currently leveling up accounts on both the Chinese server and the Korean server.

Seeing the little piglet use its two short hooves to kill the opposing player, making them cry for their parents, Xu Ming felt incredibly conflicted.

There's a saying: You never know if the person sitting on the other side of the internet is a man or a woman, a human or a pig.

As usual, Xu Ming offered incense before his sister's portrait and then pushed open the door to leave.

Xu Ming first went to the Lawson convenience store downstairs and bought two rice balls. After eating them in a few bites, he went to the hotel where Aoyama Nanami and Shiina Mashiro were staying.

Looking at his phone, it was 7:30. He figured the two girls were still asleep, and knocking on their door might bother them. So Xu Ming dialed Aoyama Nanami's number directly.

After a pleasant ringtone, the phone was answered.

"Moshi moshi~!"

A slightly groggy voice came through the microphone, sounding like she hadn't woken up yet.

"It's me, Xu Ming."

Upon hearing that it was Xu Ming, Aoyama Nanami on the other end of the phone immediately perked up.

"Xu Mingjun! How's it going? Is there a solution for that matter? Zhenbai came back last night and said it would take two more days, I..."

You could tell that Aoyama Nanami's voice was urgent; she was clearly very concerned about this matter.

That makes sense, since it's a newly purchased house.

"I've found a lead. Have Mashiro get ready and come downstairs right now. I'll be waiting for her in the hotel lobby."

Xu Ming didn't waste any time and urged him directly.

"Okay, I'll have her wash and get ready right away!"

Fifteen minutes later, a sleepy-eyed Shiina Mashiro was helped down by Aoyama Nanami.

Clearly, this girl stayed up late last night.

Xu Ming was a little puzzled. How come she didn't have dark circles under her eyes even though she stayed up all night? Could it be that she was just naturally beautiful like a two-dimensional anime girl?

Seeing that the person had come down, Xu Ming put aside his distracting thoughts, quickly half-supported Shiina Mashiro, and then hailed a taxi.

He now has over a billion yen in his account, so he naturally won't be stingy with money when it comes to spending.

The two quickly took a taxi to the residence of the diplomat stationed in Minato Ward.

Xu Ming then rang the doorbell.

Soon the video screen at the door lit up, and a maid appeared on the screen.

Xu Ming briefly explained his purpose, and the maid showed a hint of surprise on her face, quickly asking Xu Ming to wait a moment.

A short while later, after reporting to the master, the maid opened the door and invited Xu Ming and Shiina Mashiro in, then led them to the living room.

When Xu Ming met diplomat Stuart and his wife Sayuri Sawamura again, the couple were having breakfast.

The couple was quite surprised by Xu Ming's arrival.

Chapter 150 Eriri's 'Wonderful' Adventure (Part 1)

Xu Ming explained his purpose, and the couple's expressions changed instantly. They quickly summoned a maid and asked her to wake Eriri.

A moment later, the maid rushed into the restaurant in a panic.