Persona: Devil Summoner

Goro Akechi was smiling happily, I wonder if it was because Jiang Tianwei had taken the bait.

The two people chatted for a long time, but finally parted ways because they had run out of topics to talk about.

Jiang Tianwei had just said goodbye to Akechi Goro and as soon as he left the house, he immediately took out his cell phone...

Normally, Jiang Tianwei would take out his phone at this time to check with Bai Zhongzhi to see if there were any flaws in his mutual testing with the great detective, if there was any valuable information, or if there was anything he had not done well enough that needed to be improved.

But Jiang Tianwei did not call Bai Zhongzhidou, but opened the video website he had watched before.

When I showed Goro Akechi the video of him being criticized just now, he noticed a recommendation in the sidebar.

Jiang Tianwei usually doesn't read this kind of "Guess you like" recommendation column. Although big data is very powerful, it is not particularly good at guessing people's minds, and it always recommends things that make no sense.

For example, the recommended video next to the video of Goro Akechi is "Shocking! Such a popular female chess player has such a shameful past?!"

No matter how you think about it, the male detective Goro Akechi has nothing to do with the popular female chess player. If we have to say that the two videos are logically related, it is probably only "scandal" or "collapse of character."

Just now, because Mingzhi was at the scene, Jiang Tianwei was reluctant to click on it. Now that he was free, he hurried to confirm it.

When I clicked on the video, it was a "divine song" that I had heard so much on various short video websites, and then a picture of a beautiful woman was posted. It was a woman wearing a dark blue school uniform jacket and had straight black hair, very much like the traditional Japanese "Yamato Nadeshiko".

Just as Jiang Tianwei guessed, this person was Dongxiang Yiersan.

The host's voice sounded very hoarse and not very pleasant, and what he said was even more unpleasant than his voice. He used an exaggerated, abstract and overly surprised expression to shout "Not 998! Only 98!" similar to the shouts in TV commercials.

The content of this impassioned speech was pure gossip. What was exposed was the family problems of the beautiful chess player Togo Ichiraku, saying that her father was bedridden for many years and her mother was a monster parent who not only treated her father badly, but also often forced Togo Ichiraku to play with her.

It must be said that this UP's speaking skills are quite good. Apart from his hoarse voice, his content is still very agreeable. Especially since Jiang Tianwei was severely scolded by her mother not long ago, she naturally recognized the content of the video.

However, Jiang Tianwei was a little confused: Dongxiang Yiersan's mother looked so strong, and it was obvious that she was also Yiersan's agent. Whether she was a mother, an agent, or a member of a professional operation team, she should not have allowed such a video to appear - you have to do crisis public relations, right?!

But Jiang Tianwei took a look and found that this video was uploaded a week ago. The comment section was full of people just watching the show, and no one came to defend One, Two, Three.

Jiang Tianwei searched the internet for this matter out of curiosity. It had already begun to ferment. Starting with family discord, netizens, aroused by "gossip mentality" and "curiosity mentality", began to frantically dig up Dongxiang's embarrassing stories and rumors, some with evidence, some without evidence, some based on hearsay, some specious...

Since malicious speculation does not require any cost, then of course people would not mind judging a person with the worst assumptions.

(Is she okay?).

Jiang Tianwei looked at her mobile phone. Among her friends, the profile picture of Dongxiang Yiersan was always gray, and all the messages she had sent to her before were in the "unread" status.

This is very strange... Togo Ichimi-san looks as if he is... imprisoned.

Considering what the monster mother did, this is not impossible.

(Later, let’s just ask Naoto to investigate it together.).

Jiang Tianwei had already regarded Bai Zhongzhidou as a useful tool. He pressed a number with his thumb skillfully: "Hello? Is this the great detective Bai Zhong? It's me, it's me~"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 369 Teach me! Teacher Naoto!

"I have to say, your acting skills are really good. I'll keep this in mind. I'll ask you to do similar work in the future, assistant."

In a family restaurant, Baek Jong Naoto was shaking a spoon to stir his coffee, making happy sounds.

Jiang Tianwei performed for her how he played the famous detective with great emotion, which made the real famous detective smile. It can be seen that if Ming Goro had the talent to stop being a famous detective, he would not be unemployed. He could directly switch to being a clown. He really has a talent for comedy.

"What do you think?"

Jiang Tianwei asked her hopefully.

"How should I put it? There are too many possibilities. For example, he will prepare a secret operation to greatly increase the ranking of a certain target and guide the thieves to attack. This target may be the one he hopes to change his mind, or the target who has been secretly manipulated, or he may have directly approved some special means of capture... There are too many possibilities."

Bai Zhongzhidou didn't even need to use his brain, and casually mentioned several possibilities. Jiang Tianwei nodded repeatedly: "So what should I do?"

"First, go settle the bill."

"Okay - what's the reason for this?"

“This is what is called a consulting fee.”

"So this isn't a strategy?!"

Bai Zhongzhidou listened to his complaints and laughed again. He stretched out his hand and poked his head, saying with a smile: "Even if you give up thinking, you still have to have this basic judgment."

She also knew that Jiang Tianwei met her now just to consult her about problems, and was simply using her as his brain, but as a result, he gave up thinking.

"My suggestion is to wait. Since they are going through so much trouble to do this kind of roundabout thing, it means they have their reasons for doing so. I will keep an eye on it for you."

After Bai Zhongzhidou finished speaking, she suddenly showed a mysterious smile. She was also wearing men's clothes today. She crossed her legs skillfully, and the straight line of her trousers collided, revealing a heroic spirit.

"What, what are you doing?"

Jiang Tianwei felt a little uneasy when he saw her suddenly smile like this...

"Why, don't you have anything else to ask me?"

Naoto's voice sounded extremely relaxed, as if he had already determined that Jiang Tianwei needed help from him.

"You, why do you think so?".

"When you called me, your tone was more exaggerated than usual. You had just finished talking about the 'Detective Prince', but you were still staring at me. Your feet have been shaking today. These little actions show that you still have something hidden in your heart. For a busy person like you, you didn't run to do your own thing right away, but stayed with me. This means that what you are planning is related to me."

Jiang Tianwei curled his lips at the great detective's words. Although he really wanted to ask Naoto to investigate something, when the words came to his lips, they suddenly turned into: "Can't it be that I have fallen in love with you and am ready to confess to you?"

This is the so-called childish temper. Sometimes, even though what others say is right, you just don't want to admit it - you feel like you will really lose if you follow what they say. Usually, this feeling is also called rebellious psychology.

"Oh? Is that so? I'd be honored - then, I'll agree. Is it okay for me to agree to it? Think about it before you answer."

Bai Zhongzhidou seemed to be in a good mood today. Facing Jiang Tianwei's jokes, she also joked casually. Jiang Tianwei was about to say that if a beautiful woman like Bai Zhongzhidou agreed to confess, it would be his blessing. Why would there be a problem... But before he could say anything, he suddenly felt an invisible pressure coming up from behind!

Jiang Tianwei now suddenly understood why Xindao was afraid of ghosts, because some evil ghosts really could emit an aura that could make people feel frightened from the bottom of their hearts.

Without looking back, Jiang Tianwei knew where the cold air came from - it was of course the ghost of Fang Zexia!

All along, this little girl, as a ghost, looked no different from an ordinary human. Today, Fang Zexia finally looked like a demon, with her hair flying irregularly in the air and her whole body seemed to be on fire...

"Jiang Jiang!".

Jiang Tianwei was startled when he heard her voice, and quickly said, "I, I was just joking..."

"Even if you want to find a mistress, you have to start with Sumire! First come, first served, first come, first served!"

"So it's a matter of order?!"

"Of course it's a matter of order! My sister was the one who came first, why should Miss Naoto cut in line! Even if you want to confess to her, you have to come after my sister!"

Just as Fang Zexia was about to say halfway, Bai Zhong Zhidou smiled, raised his right hand, and interrupted her: "Objectively speaking, I was here first. Because Assistant-kun had asked me to investigate your sister before, and considering the special time point, it is obvious that your sister didn't know him at that time."

"..."

Fang Zexia was speechless for a moment. The most infuriating thing in the world is that someone is talking to you and you have nothing to refute her. Fang Zexia thought for a while before she said, "But you don't like Jiang Jiang! Why do you want to compete with my sister for the spot?"

"But, does your sister like Assistant-kun?"

"Of course I like it!".

"You're not your sister, how do you know what she thinks?"

"I, we sisters share the same mind! You are not me, how do you know that I don't know how my sister feels!"

"Similarly, you are not me, how do you know that I don't like Assistant-kun?"

It must be said that Bai Zhongzhidou has a strong sense of logic, and he will set traps for the other party when he speaks. In just a few words, he choked Fang Zexia with his own words, making her blush and hesitant, not knowing what to say. Bai Zhongzhidou drank a sip of coffee calmly, showing the ease of a winner.

Although Jiang Tianwei brought up the topic himself, he was indeed very happy to be argued by two girls. However, it would be too tactless for him to say nothing now. In this situation, of course you have to be the peacemaker!

"Um, Detective Hakubun, please stop bullying my Kasumi... Kasumi too, stop messing with Naoto-senpai."

"Do you know, Assistant-kun, what is the most hated behavior in a relationship?"

Bai Zhongzhidou did not follow his rhythm, but asked casually. Her speaking style is exactly the opposite of Maruki's. After all, the requirements for the speaking skills of detectives and psychologists are completely different.

If Maruki's style is to follow what you say, and then start from your perspective and try every means to divert your perspective, then Baekjong Naoto will resolutely not cooperate with your words, and will try every means to make you follow her rhythm and drag you into the field she is good at...

"I, I don't know..."

Jiang Tianwei's forehead was covered with cold sweat.

"In love, the most hated person is the rational person~".

After Bai Zhongzhidou finished speaking, he saw Jiang Tianwei as if he had been hit by a thunderbolt from Qingtian, his whole body was charred, and only black smoke was coming out.

Fang Zexia stood aside with her arms folded across her chest, brows furrowed, looking as if she was thinking hard, thinking about how to continue the verbal argument with Bai Zhongzhito.

Looking at the two people's entangled looks, Bai Zhong Zhidou smiled lightly. She was also wearing the pair of glasses that could see through the fog today. Although she couldn't see clearly, she could still vaguely confirm the figure of Fang Zexia. She found the two people's helpless looks very interesting.

In the past, Baek Jong Naoto was a very rigid person, and his mind was full of how to inherit and carry forward the Baek Jong family, and how to solve major incidents more efficiently and professionally. Unconsciously, detective work for her changed from a hobby to a mechanical job.

However, thanks to her senior at Yasogami High School, who played a series of detective games with the old butler of the Baekjong family who called himself "Phantom Thief X", she was able to regain her childishness.

Later, Baek Jong Naoto gradually found the carefree days of playing detective games and making her own "secret detective props" when she was a child. The reason why she first admired being a detective was not to solve cases or catch bad guys, but simply because she "liked to pursue the truth."

It doesn’t necessarily have to be a case. As long as it is seeking the unknown and exploring the truth, it is Naoto’s “detective path”.

Today, Naoto suddenly joked with the two of them. First, he was very curious about the relationship between Jiang Tianwei and Fang Zexia. As a smart person, she guessed that something must have happened between them after seeing the relationship between Jiang Tianwei and Fang Zexia.

Secondly...

Bai Zhongzhidou also wanted to figure out what was going on with this inexplicable feeling in his heart, an itchy feeling with a little bit of warmth, ever since his last trip to Italy when he went on a one-day trip to a gangster dance with Jiang Tianwei.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 370: New Year Special Chapter Speaking of the Spring Festival, it must be about making dumplings! (Part )

***Special note: The New Year special chapter, as the name implies, is specially added for the Spring Festival. Speaking of the Spring Festival, we have to talk about the story of dumplings! (It's so real)! Because it is a temporary addition, it is not very connected to the main story. Don't worry about it, just treat it as an IF of a parallel world. By the way, I wish all the book friends a happy New Year~***

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There is an old Chinese saying that goes, "Auspicious snow indicates a good harvest."

This proverb, which contains simple wishes and geographical common sense summarized by our predecessors through experience, seems a bit romantic today.

Because it really snowed in Tokyo.

According to the classification method of classical literati, this should obviously belong to "Powder Snow", just like the willow breeze that blows on your face without making you feel cold, and the apricot blossom rain that does not wet your clothes.

Today is nothing special for the Japanese. After all, the Japanese New Year is January 1st. But the Chinese, in addition to the New Year, have another "year" to celebrate.

Jiang Tianwei got up early. Through the cleaned glass, he could clearly see the details of dense snowflakes sticking to it, melting halfway, and then being covered by new snowflakes. He pushed open the window and saw Master Liu from next door, who was standing on tiptoe, his short and fat body trying to raise his arms, holding a piece of red square paper with a big word "Fu" written on it in black ink.

Jiang Tianwei hurried out and almost snatched the blessing character from Master Liu's hand. He said with a worried and slightly reproachful tone: "Alas, Uncle Liu, your legs are not fully healed yet. Just let me do this. Just hum it in your throat. "

Master Liu knew who was talking to him without turning around. When he turned around, his face was filled with a happy smile. The old man changed into a red Tang suit with golden copper coin patterns. To be honest, it looked a bit rustic, but seeing such Chinese clothes in a foreign country still touched Jiang Tianwei.

"[Hey, what's the big deal about putting up a blessing character? The doctor checked my leg and it's fine. I'm just a stubborn person!]"

He smiled and patted his sturdy thighs.

As a traditional person, Master Liu naturally does traditional things. Although none of the Japanese around him celebrate the Spring Festival and there is no festive atmosphere, Master Liu still does it himself, trying to restore the flavor of the Spring Festival in his mind.

The word "Fu" is pasted on the door of his house, and there are also couplets on the left and right sides. The handwriting looks a bit crooked. As mentioned before, Japan does not have the custom of celebrating the Spring Festival, so naturally there is no place to buy Spring Festival couplets and the word "Fu". Master Liu bought red paper and made them himself.

Jiang Tianwei deliberately pasted the word "Fu" upside down on the door, so that when other people pass by, they will definitely sigh: "Fu has arrived (upside down)!"

"【Hey, don't tell me, this tall guy is good!"

Master Liu looked around at the word "Fu" on his door and liked it more and more. He patted Jiang Tianwei's lower back, as if to encourage his grandson.

"[Jiang'er, today is Chinese New Year. Call your friends after school and come to my house for dinner! I'll make dumplings for you! Pork and green onions, leeks and eggs, three-flavor shrimp...]"

As Master Liu spoke, he counted on his fingers and smiled, as if he had seen the neighbor, whom he regarded as his grandson, smiling happily. For him, nothing was more important than a happy New Year's Eve dinner with his family.

Jiang Tianwei nodded: "【I understand.】"

The old man's son can't come today, there's nothing we can do about it. Since Japan doesn't celebrate the Spring Festival, they naturally won't give you a day off on the 30th.

(Well, let me talk about the responsibilities of the younger generation today!)

Jiang Tianwei thought about it, made up his mind, went home, picked up his phone, and sent a group message to everyone he knew.

I guess, given Chef Liu's habit, he would definitely cook a large table of dishes. He is a warm and hospitable person, and with the pride he has as a chef, he will definitely not let the diners go home disappointed.

Once people have something on their mind, they always feel that the days are long. Especially for people like Jiang Tianwei, he has no concentration in attending classes all day and just waits for school to end so he can go home quickly.

"Hey, brother, I heard you're treating me to dinner today?"

Long Si walked over and hooked his arm around Jiang Tianwei's shoulders. He hadn't dyed his yellow hair back yet, and looked rather shabby. Jiang Tianwei shrugged and said with a smile, "Yeah. Are you coming?"

"Of course I'll come! That's Chinese food. It's so expensive to eat at [Jiaozi Wangjiang] on weekdays!" (PS: Jiaozi Wangjiang is a Chinese-style restaurant in Japan, specializing in pot stickers. Most of the dumplings mentioned in Japan refer to these pan-fried dumplings and pot stickers)

"Yes. I am also very curious about what dumplings taste like - are there any with sushi filling?"