Anime, but the Phantom Thieves of Heart

Watching the interaction between the two, Noriaki Kakyoin missed his youth and secretly felt that he had good taste.

He was right, wasn't he?

As long as the situation allows, 'Ming Shanglan' will definitely help the father and daughter recover and ease the conflict.

In fact, Noriaki Kakyoin was also helpless. He knew why there was such an unpleasantness between Jolyne and Jotaro, and he also knew why Jotaro did this. It can be said that both parties had their own reasonable reasons in this matter.

But the problem is that this world is extremely complicated, and Jotaro cannot tell the real reason to Jolyne... and in his opinion, he can't even tell Lan Ke.

This also caused the father and daughter, who originally did not need anyone else's involvement, to be completely stuck here.

A stubborn daughter and a father who insists on keeping silent for her. From a certain perspective, Jolyne is worthy of being Jotaro's daughter and is really stubborn.

"Alas~ I hope all this can be resolved in our generation, so that Cheng and Xu Lun can at least reconcile one day..."

Fortunately, this time not only Kakyoin Noriaki was there, but also Lan Ke was there to act as a lubricant. At least the father and daughter did not have another dispute before arriving at the hotel.

Until the car stopped in front of a hotel that looked very expensive.

Although doormen are very common in large hotels, it is rare to see a hotel where even the doormen are dressed in expensive clothes.

Not only that, almost all cars parked in front of the hotel have dedicated drivers.

This also made Jotaro Kujo and his group look quite strange.

After all, almost everyone who appeared here was dressed in formal attire, while the four of them were mostly dressed in casual clothes.

Lan Ke’s first reaction was: Could it be that he was attending another banquet?

But he was not embarrassed. One reason was that he followed Jotaro Kujo, and the other reason was that as a former genius doctor, although he slept in the pigeon cage lounge every day when he was in the hospital, he always stayed in high-end hotels when he went out to attend meetings, and he had long been used to it.

He was even a little happy. After all, if it was really a banquet, there should be no shortage of people with money but no moral integrity, right?

It is obvious that Lan Ke regards "attending a gathering of wealthy businessmen" as "purchasing goods".

However, Jotaro Kujo seemed very calm. After handing the key to the doorman and asking him to help park the car, he took the lead and walked into the hotel.

This made Lan Ke a little disappointed, as he was originally curious about whether there would be a plot where someone looked down on others and then got slapped in the face.

But his expression was seen by Kakyoin Noriaki.

"What's wrong, Narukami-kun?"

Since there were only four of them in the elevator, Lan Ke expressed his thoughts without hiding anything.

Jotaro Kujo was obviously a little surprised, as if he didn't expect that Lan Ke, who usually looked mature, would have such an idea.

As for Jolyne Kujo, she simply laughed out loud. It was obvious that although she usually dressed like a bad girl, she had experience in attending parties since she was a child. Even after she fell out with Jotaro, she still attended artists' gatherings with Noriaki Kakyoin.

Only Kakyoin Noriaki explained with a smile.

"Because there's no need~"

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"We're not attending a banquet, nor are we here to meet anyone. We're just here for a meal, and this is just an 'ordinary hotel,' so just dress appropriately. There are no rules."

As he explained, Kakyoin Noriaki's expression became even gentler.

Obviously, in her opinion, although Lan Ke was sometimes too mature, it was probably because he lost his parents at a very young age. Later, after his grandmother passed away, he lived alone. Even though the "Joestar Group" secretly provided living expenses, it was only limited to ensuring his material life.

Lan Ke, who had never had to spend money on food, clothing, or other daily necessities in his previous life and didn't like to enjoy himself and had basically no concept of money, now showed an expression of sudden enlightenment.

Under the guidance of the waiter, the group came to a floor-to-ceiling window next to the window.

Looking at the brightly lit city below, Lan Ke felt a little emotional for a moment.

He had seen this scene more than once, but usually he stayed on the roof as a 'Phantom Thief'. It felt different to be in the house as an 'ordinary person' at this time.

At this time, Noriaki Kakyoin and Jotaro Kujo had already ordered their meals and handed the menus to Lan Ke and Jolyne.

It's strange to say, although it was a long table for four people, Lan Ke was sitting with Jotaro Kujo, while Jolyne was sitting on the side with Noriaki Kakyoin, and even the person she was facing was Lan Ke instead of Jotaro Kujo.

"Just order whatever you want."

Lan Ke felt a little strange, but Jotaro Kujo remained very calm. After all, this was considered progress for him as he hadn't had dinner with his daughter for several years.

From this perspective, Jotaro can be said to have "used" Lan Ke. After all, if Lan Ke was not used as a "reason", he would not know how to ask Jolyne out.

Compared to the taciturn Jotaro Kujo, Noriaki Kakyoin enthusiastically made suggestions.

"I personally suggest that Narukami-kun and Jolyne-chan just try a little of the seafood. Although the seafood in this restaurant is very fresh, it is still a little different from Izu. We can rent a boat and go fishing or snorkeling. You can try the freshly caught seafood then~"

Lan Ke nodded to show his understanding of Kakyoin Noriaki's suggestion.

Then he ordered some steak, pizza and other main dishes, and after Jotaro Kujo's explanation, he ordered a few dishes he had never eaten before. At this time, Jolyne had also ordered her dishes.

The waiter, who had been hiding somewhere since the beginning, came over, took the menu and told the kitchen to start preparing.

Since they were having dinner tonight to celebrate the end of Lan Ke's exams, the topic naturally revolved around Lan Ke's studies. When Lan Ke said that he had no problems with other courses except "History" and "Classical Chinese", Jotaro didn't ask any more questions. After all, he had read Lan Ke's information and knew very well that Lan Ke's previous grades were extremely good, and only "History" and "Classical Chinese" were relatively average.

In fact, even Lan Ke himself didn't know about this. Since Jotaro didn't tell him, he also lost the opportunity to know his past.

But just as everyone was chatting, a voice suddenly came.

"Huh? Isn't this 'President Kujo' of 'Joestar Real Estate Tokyo Branch'?"

Almost at the same time the voice sounded, the three people present except Lan Ke frowned unconsciously.

Kakyoin Noriaki spoke because he felt that the person who spoke to him was very rude and disturbed their "family meal time"; Jolyne simply wanted to release the pressure that Jotaro Kujo had accumulated; only Jotaro Kujo recognized the owner of the voice and was unhappy with it.

Although he wiped the corner of his mouth with a hot towel, Jotaro Kujo had no intention of turning back. He just sat in his seat and asked back in a neither cold nor indifferent voice.

"President Yashiro, what can I do for you?"

Facing Jotaro Kujo who didn't even look back, the newcomer didn't care at all. Instead, he walked up to Jotaro Kujo with a smile.

"Nothing, I'm just a little surprised to see President Kujo here. Is this your daughter?"

If Jotaro Kujo had just acted a little cold before, then at this moment he did not hide his hostility at all. Not only did he not have the slightest intention of introducing Jolyne or Lan Ke, he just glanced at the other party out of the corner of his eye.

It has to be said that Jotaro Kujo has always given Lan Ke a somewhat subtle feeling. After all, his deepest impression of him is the "Fish Seller Qiang" in high school. But the Jotaro Lan Ke knows now, although silent and looks oppressive, is not aggressive at all.

But it’s different now. Although he doesn’t say a word, he gives people a sense of oppression that he may attack at any time.

After all, he finally got to have a meal with his daughter, and now he was disturbed. It would be a problem if Jotaro Kujo could be in a good mood.

The other party didn't seem to expect Jotaro Kujo to be so strong today... However, for the sake of so-called "restraint", even though the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, he still didn't leave immediately. Instead, he said another word before leaving with the people behind him.

"It seems that I have disturbed you today. Then let's meet again in a few days, Dr. Kujo."

When the other party changed his way of addressing Jotaro Kujo, a smile unconsciously appeared on his face, and Jotaro's eyebrows twitched, but he was already an adult, especially in front of his daughter and benefactor's son, so he still held back and just responded coldly.

"If possible, I hope not to see you again, President Yashiro."

Although he was blocked by Jotaro Kujo, the other party chuckled like a winner and turned away.

It was not until the other party disappeared that Lan Ke couldn't help but speak out of curiosity.

"Mr. Jotaro, who was that person just now?"

Lan Ke seemed to be just curious, but actually his thoughts were very simple.

"Where did this idiot come from? How dare you talk to Jotaro like that? That's right, Jotaro-san is an adult, he probably won't do anything rash. But it doesn't matter. As long as we know his name, the Phantom Thieves will kick down his door tonight!"

Jotaro Kujo didn't know that Lan Ke was so decisive, he just shook his head.

"He's Yashiro Hideto, the president and chief designer of Yashiro Shipyard, a subsidiary of the Yashiro Group..."

Hearing this, although Lan Ke nodded silently and secretly took out his cell phone, he was also a little surprised. Why would the other party provoke Jotaro Kujo?

But Lan Ke understood what Jotaro Kujo said next.

"The Yashiro Foundation was founded on shipbuilding, including the so-called 'scientific whaling ship'..."

Chapter 4: Deepening connection with the 'world'.

Although Jotaro Kujo did not explain in detail, both Lan Ke and Jolyne understood his subtext.

After all, Lan Ke had investigated some information related to Jotaro Kujo because of him... Of course, with his ability, he could only see some public information, such as the courses he taught at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, and his identity as an "Executive Committee Member of the World Ocean Conservation Organization."

In fact, when Lan Ke first saw the identity of the "Executive Committee Member of the World Ocean Conservation Organization", it was a bit unbelievable. After all, what he had heard about it in his previous life were basically negative news. Maybe there were indeed people who were selfless and just fighting for the purpose of protecting the environment, but unfortunately, as time passed, the actual controllers of these organizations were often occupied by various "insects" and eventually became tools for making money.

But perhaps because Jotaro has the support of the Joestar Group, the environmental protection organization he joined is much purer.

When learning the relevant information, Lan Ke naturally also knew that in fact Jotaro and his team organized protests against the so-called "scientific whaling" every year, so it was impossible for the relationship between the two sides to be good.

There is no need to say much about Jolyne. Although her relationship with Jotaro Kujo deteriorated rapidly due to her mother's death, it is undeniable that one of her favorite things in her childhood was to lie in her father's arms and listen to him talk to her about knowledge related to the "ocean".

So she naturally knew how much blood and gore were hidden behind the seemingly rational term of the so-called 'scientific whaling ship'.

She also knew how much her father loved the 'sea' and could fully understand why the two sides had become enemies. After all, the other party was a man who would even abandon his mother for the 'sea'...

Although Xu Lun tried hard to restrain herself, she still clenched her fists unconsciously.

But at this moment, she suddenly felt someone kicking her calf lightly, and then she saw Lan Ke's extremely determined eyes.

This look seemed to remind her not to forget what they had said before.

Xu Lun's emotions gradually stabilized, and Lan Ke took the initiative to speak to break the somewhat awkward atmosphere.

"That person just now said goodbye to Mr. Jotaro. Could it be that his future trip to Izu is also related to him?"

"Although I don't want to see that guy, it's not surprising, right? After all, the Yashiro family's shipyard is in Izu. If that man said so, he'll probably show up on his own initiative..."

As if worried that Lan Ke and Xu Lun would have wild thoughts, Kakyoin Noriaki couldn't help but speak to comfort them.

"But it shouldn't affect our vacation. After all, where we're staying can be considered the 'base' of the 'Diving Club', right? They probably won't be so reckless as to cause trouble."

After hearing what Kakyoin Noriaki said, Lan Ke nodded in understanding.

"The members of the 'Diving Club' all love the ocean, right? That's no surprise~"

After listening to Lan Ke's words, Noriaki Kakyoin didn't know how to explain to Lan Ke for a moment.

Although this is not wrong, after all, everyone in the "Diving Club" really loves the sea, but the reason why the other party did not dare to come and cause trouble is definitely not just that.

But Lan Ke didn't think too much about it. In his opinion, he would try to lock the guy's "hall" when he returned later, or directly lock the other party's shadow in the "impression space". Then he could change the other party's mind directly and there would be no messy troubles.

Fortunately, at this time, the waiter had already come over with the food cart.

I have to say that although this hotel is quite expensive, the food is indeed excellent. Is it worthy of being a hotel under the "Totsuki Group"?

The only problem is that most people probably wouldn't pay such a high premium for it, but at least the atmosphere at the table became much better as the topic turned to food.

But this also caused the three men present, except Xu Lun, to have the same idea at the same time - if that guy hadn't come out to make trouble, perhaps the atmosphere tonight would have been better.

The only thing that made Lan Ke happy was that at least the "Different Dimension Navigation" confirmed that the other party did indeed own the palace. At least then he could beat the other party up with his own hands!

The banquet on the Velvet also helped him dispel a lot of negative emotions.

That's right, when Lan Ke returned to the "Kujo Residence" and took a shower, he went to bed, using the excuse of being "tired after a day of exams." After all, his lovely assistant had reminded him, and if he was late, the other party would probably complain about him again.

But Lan Ke didn't expect that he seemed to have arrived a little early.

As soon as he boarded the ship, he saw the petite Krupokru walking past him in a somewhat awkward manner, holding his beloved leaf-shaped staff between his chin and shoulder while holding something else.

"Can I get you something?"

"Thank you... huh?"

The lovely Krupo Krupo almost instinctively chose to thank her, but she was stunned halfway through her words, and when she slowly turned her head and saw Lan Ke, her eyes widened instantly.

"Eh?!! Narukami-sama~!! Why...why are you here?!"

"What's wrong?"

"Not...that..."

Looking at the incoherent Krupo Krupo, Lan Ke, who had obviously guessed something, smiled and said nothing more, just gestured for the other party to lead the way.

Seeing Krupokru's cute look of wanting to refuse but not knowing how to choose, Lan Ke felt that looking at cute things more often can make you happy. Then he simply took the initiative to walk towards the "Captain's Room". Krupokru, who was originally a little at a loss, hurried to catch up.

"Click~"

With the crisp sound of the door unlocking, Tina, who was lying on the table, started giving orders without even turning her head.

"Just put your things on the table. Someone else will help you sort them out later..."

"No problem~"

Almost at the same time as the voice sounded, Tina, who was lying lazily on the table, suddenly raised her tail and turned around suddenly.

"Captain?!!"

Hearing Tina's slightly cracked exclamation, Lan Ke showed a strange smile as if his prank was successful.