Conan: The Self-cultivation of Fake Wine

Chapter 406 Torture

ps: On February 2, the dragon raises its head, this chapter is free. I wish everyone can receive their own good luck. The following text:

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"By the way, there's a new book in the Detective Zuomonji series, The Suicide Note Left by the Devil. I just bought the second volume this afternoon. I originally planned to read it tonight, but Hattori came."

After a while of silence, Conan changed the topic to a lighter topic, perhaps to dilute the slightly solemn atmosphere.

"Ah."

"However, the author of the left text has changed. The previous author was Mr. Nintaro, and the current author is his daughter, Kahori Nina. Rintaro died of cancer some time ago. Unfortunately, when I unpacked the text left by Mr. Nintaro, He had already passed away before the coder arrived at the scene. He did not let his daughter see him for the last time. It is really a pity. If you had been there at that time..."

"No. There are no ifs." Lu Ren directly interrupted Conan's memories and said coldly, "Even if I were here, I would not interfere in this matter. I know the causes and consequences of this matter.

Knowing that he was seriously ill and that his life was not long, he wanted to realize his wish. Of course this is understandable. If I were his child, I would want to be with him in his last moments. But I will help him realize his wish at all costs. But only if he tells me about it.

A father concealed his illness from his daughter and hid it secretly with his wife. During this period, he had no contact with his daughter at all. This left her daughter worried, and she eventually turned to a detective to find the person. Even when he was dying, he didn't even think about making a phone call to his daughter.

There are obviously so many opportunities and so many choices. Just move your mouth and call his daughter. Even if we only meet once, even if we only say a word, it’s okay. But he just didn't do it. "

"perhaps……"

"There is no possibility. Do you know that this kind of opportunity is what some people dream of having. How many people can't see their parents for the last time. But he doesn't know how to cherish it at all. If I were Shinna Kahori, I would hate them all my life. . I will never forgive them. As long as they leave a little place for me in their hearts, it will not prevent me from seeing him for the last time."

Lu Ren's words surprised Conan. He didn't know why Lu Ren, who was usually calm and indifferent to many things, had such a big reaction on this matter.

But he knew what he should do now, so Conan slowed down his speaking speed and considered every word: "Perhaps Mr. Rentaro regarded his daughter as a challenger and wanted to see his most proud daughter come to untie the knot he left with his own hands. Puzzle.”

"What you said is also a possibility." Lu Ren sighed, "But in the final analysis, this is just his selfish desire. He may be just like what you said, hoping that his daughter will solve the mystery and then feel satisfied, showing a proud expression Smile. But after all, these emotions and emotions are only his own."

Lu Ren paused for a moment, "He has never thought about this issue from the perspective of his daughter. He never imagined how painful and anxious his daughter would be. When his parents suddenly lost contact and were suspected of being kidnapped. Not many people could continue. Stay rational and measured. For selfish reasons, you make your children sad and painful, and even leave irreparable regrets in the end."

"Do you really think that this is a heartwarming story even though it is a little regretful? Until the end, family love never outweighed selfish desires. Is the so-called victory or defeat really that important? I didn't know this person before. I can’t comment on his character. But just talking about this incident, I only see his selfishness, self-righteousness and stubbornness.”

"A book is a book, and a person is a person. An excellent work does not mean that the author who created the work is an excellent person. Going deeper. The new Zuo Wenzi book you just mentioned is called "The Devil Left Behind" "Suicide Note". I haven't read the content, so I don't know what story he told. But don't you think the title is interesting. Why did the devil leave a suicide note, and who was the devil? If literary creation requires realistic factors as the basis of inspiration, where do you think the inspiration for Shinname Kahori came from?"

"..." Conan couldn't answer. As someone who had read the Devil's Suicide Note (Part 1), he knew very well that there was no metaphor in this story, but judging from the name alone, he couldn't conclude that what Lu Ren just said was absolutely true. Incorrect.

Some things may only be known to the creator himself.

Lu Ren patted Conan on the shoulder, "There are some things that we can't dwell on. It's been a long time since we came out. Let's go back."

"Um……"

……

After returning to the restaurant, Lu Ren found Bei Dao sitting in Conan's original seat, chatting and laughing with Xiaolan and the others, and the atmosphere seemed relaxed and harmonious. Seeing this, Lu Ren couldn't help but stop.

Conan asked, "What's wrong?"

"It's weird too. When she was with me, I almost never saw her smile." Lu Ren held his chin, "Is it because I have no sense of humor?"

"Forehead."

After knowing Lu Ren's true identity, Conan felt extremely inconsistent when he heard such words.

The previous Belmode had left a deep enough impression on him. She was in control of the situation at the dock from beginning to end, playing tricks on him and the FBI like a cat playing with a mouse.

But just such a presence shows that he is very jealous and even afraid of Lu Ren. So how terrifying is Lu Ren's true face?

An executioner who is likely to kill without batting an eye is here worrying about his lack of sense of humor. This contrast is not fun at all.

Could it be that Lu Ren was right to hide his identity before? Once informed in advance, he might have looked at Lu Ren's actions with this kind of scrutiny long ago.

Even if his every move had nothing to do with it, he would unconsciously turn his thoughts to Lu Ren's true identity.

but……

When you know that a person is a killer of a criminal organization, wouldn't you automatically think like him?

Those who can really treat killers as ordinary people and communicate with them without any care are the exceptions.

This is of course human nature. But the situation is different now. As Haiyuan said, he and Lu Ren have been together for such a long time. Under this premise, he still subconsciously looked at Lu Ren through colored glasses.

Is this behavior really appropriate?

In the endless arguments and criticisms, Conan repeatedly tortured his own heart.

To put it simply, he was over the top.

At this moment, a hand suddenly placed on the top of his head.

"Is the question I just asked so profound? Look, you are confused." Lu Ren smiled and rubbed his head, "Let's go, don't think so much. It's important to eat."

Suddenly I discovered a new feature. When the free chapters were just distributed, I was reminded "Your work has been added to V. Do you want to modify it into a paid chapter?"

To be honest, this feature is pretty stupid. . .

If you can forget about other things, how can you forget about making money?

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 398 Planning in advance

"Brother Ren, you are back."

When Lu Ren just walked to the table and before he said anything, Bei Dao had already noticed Lu Ren's arrival and got up in advance to return the seat to Conan.

Before that, the other people had no reaction at all. It wasn't until Bei Dao made a sound that they realized that Lu Ren had already walked to them.

This is not surprising. Bei Dao's observation skills are so keen that the two-piece suits of marginalized people have no effect on her, and now this is even more trivial.

"Yes." Lu Ren nodded slightly to a few people and led Bei Dao to the small table by the window, which was some distance away from Maoli's table. If we are close, we might as well sit together.

Then came the familiar ordering process. I didn’t even look at the Beidao menu, and just made a fuss at the waiter. The waiter was busy writing there. If she had spoken faster, she could have done a direct Japanese version of announcing the names of the dishes.

Basically, when Lu Ren and Bei Dao go out to eat, as long as it is a new restaurant like this, Bei Dao is responsible for ordering. As for Lu Ren, he is responsible for eating.

And every meal she ordered was in line with Lu Ren's taste. Without exception.

But Lu Ren's taste is actually very good. Heavy oil, heavy salt, lots of meat, and plenty of food. As long as it's not unpalatable, it's delicious to him. There is no such thing as a taboo.

That's all he's got.

This time was no exception. After Bei Dao finished ordering, he asked Lu Ren if there was anything else he wanted to eat.

"No more dishes." Lu Ren looked at the waiter, "I'll give you a bottle of red wine, the most expensive one."

"Ok."

"Let's have some Western food here, and drink a bottle of red wine to suit the occasion."

Bei Dao nodded, "But is it necessary to order the most expensive one? I haven't researched what kind of red wine this store sells."

"It's okay. It's rare to have a meal together." Lu Ren smiled and waved his hand, "Besides, Brother Maori and the others are here. After dinner, please ask him to drive us back."

"In this case, I thought we had to walk back."

"It's okay. If you want to walk, let's walk back and let my brother drive the car back. Actually, that's fine. The Porsche I drove today doesn't happen to fit that many people in the car."

"Okay." Bei Dao is all right. If Lu Ren wants to walk, then let's walk back together. This is not a question to consider.

She propped her elbows on the table, looked at Lu Ren with her chin, and joked: "By the way, Brother Ren, what I ordered for you just now is more than what Maoli and the other five ordered combined."

"I know I'm a good eater. But you don't have to tease me like this every time you go to a new restaurant."

"How could that be? It's a good thing to be able to eat." Bei Dao frowned.

Apart from official duties, Bei Dao actually always smiled when he was with Lu Ren. It's just that her smile was very shallow, and Lu Ren never noticed it.

Because apart from official business, the only time they spent together was spent in restaurants, eating. In this state, Lu Ren's attention was completely focused on eating.

This is why Bei Dao repeatedly teased Lu Ren. She likes to watch Lu Ren eat, but it would be better if Lu Ren could give her some of his concentration and attention on food.

But maybe it was because she knew that Lu Ren was focusing on food at this time. Only then can she take off her disguise without any scruples and reveal her truest feelings.

Some things, who can say for sure.

"By the way, what were you talking about with them just now? It seems like you guys were having a good time chatting."

"It's nothing. There have been a lot of activities in Osaka recently. They are here to invite Maori to Osaka."

"so."

"Yes. But their opinions are not unanimous. Hattori wants to see Koshien, and Kazuha wants to see Takarazuka."

Lu Ren recalled for a moment, "I know Koshien is a baseball tournament. And Takarazuka is an opera, right?"

Bei Dao nodded.

There’s not much to say about the baseball game. The Japanese are obsessed with baseball. Nobi Nobita often plays baseball with Fat Tiger and the others. Conan also played with Ayumi and the others.

As for the Takarazuka Opera, Lu Ren doesn’t know the specific performance content. But if I remember correctly. This thing seems to be very popular with female viewers.

Lu Ren easily came up with an excuse, "Both of these are very large-scale events. News is absolutely indispensable. Let's go there with Hattori and the others to watch. We will collect materials and write a manuscript."

When it came to business, Bei Dao quickly got into the mood and said seriously: "That's it. Then go and see Koshien. This one has a wider audience, and it will be the Koshien championship and runner-up finals soon. You will definitely collect great materials."

Lu Ren, "..."

Only the devil needs to actually collect news...

"But Takarazuka's attention is not low, right? And the vast majority of the audience are women. This coincides with the main people who buy our entertainment evening news. I think from this perspective..."

"No." Bei Dao shook his head, "We don't actually need to spend too much thought on people who have become Dongbao users. Because it is a waste of time. Once they form a buying habit, they will not simply Some people gave up buying a certain issue of the newspaper because they didn’t suit their taste. And Koshien’s attention is not low.”

Seeing Lu Ren thoughtfully, Bei Dao continued to add: "This is equivalent to one thing that the public likes, and the other thing that the public likes more. For those who have become users, we only need to do the former. It is not necessary. Make every effort to improve their reading experience. Regardless of their consumption outlook or level of consumption, it is impossible for them to buy multiple newspapers because they particularly like the content of one newspaper."

"What we have to do is to expand the user base. Let people who don't buy our entertainment newspapers buy entertainment newspapers. Jiaziyuan has such ability. As Brother Ren said, the main buyers of entertainment newspapers are women, and men buy less. But men are generally interested in Koshien. Under such circumstances, the possibility of them buying a Koshien entertainment newspaper is very high."

When this aspect was mentioned, Bei Dao talked happily.

"Moreover, the two major newspapers, Fujisan and Asahi, must also be reporting on Koshien. At this time, we can just follow the trend. Given the size of our Toho newspaper, there is no need to be unconventional, just run smoothly. Those who are unconventional are all Small newspapers, they need to do something novel to attract attention. We don’t need that. We have to really do that and report the Takarazuka incident in a big way. On the contrary, it may be regarded as a sign of lack of confidence.”

"It makes sense." Lu Ren agreed, then lowered his head and started to cook.

He actually understands the truth, but again, he didn't really go there to collect materials...

Moreover, the arrogance of leading media outlets like Dongbao will basically disappear once the Internet becomes truly developed.

It is no longer these so-called leaders who will control public opinion, but the people who build the communication platform.

If Dongbao is not nationalized, at least in terms of controlling public opinion, it will not be able to engage in new media.

These are the last remaining days of old media, especially print media. Few people will read newspapers anymore.

Thinking of this, Lu Ren started cooking a little slower.

He didn't care whether Sato Kiyoshi died or not, but he had to consider Bei Dao.

"By the way Bei Dao, I see that you are paying attention to network developments, and the results are quite good. When it comes to information leakage, we are more than one step faster than the other two companies."

"Well. Brother Ren, what you mean is..."

"I think the popularization of the Internet is an inevitable trend. Once it becomes popular, online media will have great advantages. So I think we can make arrangements in advance. For example, you can create a web page of your own. Find a few more people to update real-time news on it every day. . Divide into modules, whether they are serious or entertainment-oriented.

News not only needs to be accompanied by pictures, but for some news we can put it directly on video. In addition to news clips, you can also edit clips from film and television dramas and variety shows invested by Japanese TV stations. It’s up to you to decide how to do it.

Of course, this thing cannot be profitable in the short term. But relying on Dongbao will not make a loss. Dongbao doesn’t spend money on manpower, just find a few interns and let them do more work. The money for renting a server can also go directly to Dongbao's account. There is no need to worry about the source of information. If nothing else, you can post all the manuscripts I write. "

"Well." Bei Dao frowned subconsciously, "I need to think about this carefully. I can't give you an answer now."

"It's okay, don't be in a hurry. Eat first."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 399 There is a fool

"Takarazuka!"

"Koshien!"

As soon as Bei Dao left, Heiji and Ye, who had previously maintained a superficial harmony, no longer kept secrets, but directly brought their conflicts to light and began to argue.

It's just that the quarrel between each of them is destined to be indistinguishable, and neither of them can do anything to the other. So Hei Ji and Ye Qi turned their attention to the Maoli family and tried to seek more support.