Ke Xue exorcists demons and starts with immobilization

Shinichi Kudo's sudden increase in strength, could it be related to Sherry's research?

Bourbon was unclear about the specifics, but given Sherry's repeated demands to meet with her sister over the past two days, threatening to strike otherwise, and the fact that Gin and others had given in, it was clear that Sherry's research had made progress and she was receiving more attention from the organization.

Otherwise, he, Gin, and Vermouth wouldn't have been acting together today.

Not to mention, on the rooftop next door, Chianti and Cohen were sniping at them.

For a long time,

Gin, who had been silent for a while, finally spoke: "Let's see what that guy is planning to do first. If he doesn't know Sherry, then forget it..."

"Taking action without authorization will only make him realize Sherry's existence..."

As he spoke, Gin reached out and rubbed the still-bruised back of his neck and his throbbing ankle. His face was ashen, as if he were recalling some unpleasant memory.

"Heh~ Gin, you're not scared, are you?"

Vermouth's voice carried a hint of mockery, "Kudo Shinichi is one thing, but Chu Zhong is just a little skilled, why are you so wary of him?"

"When did Gin, the ruthless killer, become a coward?"

The sarcastic remarks coming through the earpiece made Gin's eyes flash with annoyance: "Vermouth, I told you long ago, that kid's eyes were weird!"

Vermouth seemed unable to suppress a laugh: "You mean... you were scared by that kid's look?"

"The infamous assassin Gin was actually scared by a high school student who was only interested in pretty girls. What a joke!"

This is clearly meant to provoke Gin.

Gin snorted coldly and didn't argue further. He just said coldly, "Provocation won't work on me. If you're so capable, go and get rid of that kid."

“Tch, I’m only responsible for close-range surveillance.” Vermouth didn’t respond.

Gin then turned his gaze to Bourbon beside him.

Bourbon quickly waved his hand, "Since Chu Zhong is acting strangely, it's better to wait and see."

Bourbon isn't stupid. Even Gin and Vermouth, those two dangerous individuals, are bickering and unwilling to provoke the seemingly ordinary Chu Zhong. Why would he want to invite trouble for himself?

Inside the coffee shop at this moment.

"Does your sister like this type?"

Shiho Miyano's tone was indifferent, as if it were just a routine inquiry.

Only upon close observation will one notice that the faint curve of the girl's lips is actually a tease.

Akemi Miyano quickly shook her head, "No..."

Shiho Miyano took a sip of her coffee and said casually, "That man had only been sitting for less than a minute, and you were glancing at him three times, and you seemed distracted while you were talking..."

"Relationships between older women and younger men are quite popular these days... but you have to be careful not to be fooled by men who only know how to sweet-talk and live off women."

Miyano Akemi was left speechless, both amused and exasperated. Despite being the older sister with far more life experience, her younger sister was warning her against being deceived by men…

"It's not what you think, Shiho."

Akemi Miyano said softly, "Actually, the person next to me..."

At this moment,

"Hey beautiful, you look a lot like one of my friends..."

Chu Zhong, already feeling very comfortable, sat down next to Shiho Miyano.

This action surprised both the Miyano sisters.

Immediately afterwards, Akemi Miyano glanced nervously at the van outside the shop.

Shiho Miyano frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "If you don't want to cause trouble, go back to your seat!"

Inside the van, Bourbon wore a half-smile as he looked at Gin.

Although we don't know what kind of research Shirley is doing, it must be very important, and to avoid leaks, she always tries to keep all contact with the outside world out of reach...

"..."

However, both Gin and Vermouth remained silent, watching Chu Zhong sit next to Sherry, seemingly chatting about something.

"Gin, is this really okay?"

Bourbon couldn't help but speak up, "Chu Zhong is a suspicious person. What if Sherry's research is leaked..."

"She's a smart woman, she doesn't have the guts!" Gin sneered.

Vermouth's voice came through the earpiece: "Bourbon, you've just come across the information, so you might not remember... Sonoko Suzuki in the information does look about 80% similar to Sherry."

Upon hearing this, Bourbon frowned and looked incredulously through the folder beside him.

The Suzuki Group is one of the wealthiest families in Japan. Bourbon had some impression of the relevant members, so he had only glanced at them briefly before.

Sonoko Suzuki, if I remember correctly, was not particularly good-looking...

"..." When Bourbon saw the updated photos in the data, he fell silent.

I thought Chu Zhong's words were just a cliché flirtation, but I didn't expect him to be serious.

"It's fate that we met. I'm not here to cause trouble, so why keep people at arm's length?"

Inside the store, Chu Zhong smiled as he faced Shiho Miyano.

I thought that after 'Shinichi Kudo' came out, Shiho Miyano would be closely monitored by the brewery and hidden away, but I never expected to run into her by chance today.

What else could this be but fate?

"It's both 'looking alike' and 'fate'."

Shiho Miyano sneered, her tone filled with undisguised disdain: "This old-fashioned pickup line needs to be changed."

The sound was at a normal volume, easily audible to anyone paying attention.

Do you think I'm lying?

Chu Zhong clearly caught a hint of worry in the girl's gaze as she looked at him, as well as her bright eyes that kept waving, urging him to leave quickly.

Ignoring her hint, Chu Zhong continued, "If you don't believe me, I can swear to God... or I can take you to meet my friend."

Anyway, he didn't lie about the 'similar appearance' thing, so he's not afraid to swear it.

"..." Shiho Miyano remained silent, only continuing to frown, not understanding why Gin and the others hadn't made a sound.

Akemi Miyano shared the same question.

In the past, when I met my sister, there were always men who approached and tried to chat me up, but they would quickly be chased away by the organization's people.

Why today...

"Sir/Madam, this is your order..."

Just then, a shop assistant brought over a tray with the desserts and drinks that Chu Zhong had previously selected.

Chu Zhong picked up the drink with his right hand and took a sip.

"What's your friend's name?"

Shiho Miyano suddenly spoke, her first word octave higher than her previous one, her tone gradually softening before returning to its usual coldness.

"Her name is Suzuki Sonoko."

Chu Zhong answered in a normal volume.

Shiho Miyano: "Suzuki? That's quite an unusual surname."

Chu Zhong nodded: "That's right, it's the Suzuki Group..."

Meanwhile, Chu Zhong's left hand was moving back and forth along the side of Miyano Shiho's thigh, which was covered by trousers... writing words.

Chu Zhong didn't understand why the people from the winery hadn't come forward to drive him away.

If the people from the distillery don't show up, how could an 'ordinary person' have the opportunity to contact and join the organization, becoming a bottle of counterfeit liquor?

Chu Zhong had even come up with a reason: he could more effectively monitor the Mori family members who were close to Shinichi Kudo.

You don't even need to get involved with the winery; you can just be a minor figure on the fringes of the brewery. That way, you won't have to hide your interactions with Akemi Miyano.

Mission Objective: "Assassinate Akemi Miyano"

[Remaining time: 253 hour]

Ever since using the item and triggering the hidden quest, Chu Zhong had felt a vague unease.

These days, Chu Zhong sends a text message to Miyano Akemi every day to inquire about her well-being, but she hasn't replied to any of them.

It's unclear whether Akemi Miyano was too busy with work or lacked confidence in what he had said before.

If he could successfully infiltrate the organization, it would not only lower the organization's guard against him, but also prove that he was doing something, thus reassuring Miyano Akemi and preventing her from doing anything foolish.

Now, even though he's sitting next to Shiho Miyano, the crows are still completely still.

As expected of a core member of the distillery, he's really composed...

Chu Zhong had no choice but to seize the opportunity and write down what he needed to tell Miyano Shiho on her thigh.

Since he can't persuade Akemi Miyano, let's have Shiho Miyano do it...

Chapter 136 Unable to Resist, Just Enjoy

Shiho Miyano: "You mean, I look a lot like the second daughter of the Suzuki family? Why hasn't anyone ever said that to me before?"

Chu Zhong: "Because Sonoko used to wear a headband, and when she let her hair down, she looked a lot like you..."

While outwardly chatting casually with Shiho Miyano, Chu Zhong secretly wrote down what he needed to tell her, word by word, on her lap under the table with his finger.

Even though they were by the window, people outside could only see Chu Zhong and Miyano Shiho's upper bodies and couldn't see what was happening under the table.

Although Vermouth, in disguise, was inside the store, she was positioned diagonally behind Chu Zhong, who could only see his other hand, which was normally holding a drink or food.

Even Akemi Miyano, who was sitting opposite them, thought the two were just having a normal conversation and didn't notice anything unusual.

And in less than a minute, Chu Zhong's hand under the table had already completed its task, casually pulling out his phone:

"How about this, I'll make a call and ask if Sonoko is free to come over."

Upon hearing this, Shiho Miyano frowned slightly and cast a questioning glance at Chu Zhong. "There's no need..."

But noticing Chu Zhong's calm gaze and faint smile, Miyano Shiho said no more.

Ten seconds later, Chu Zhong shrugged helplessly: "No one answered the phone... They must have put their phone in their bag and didn't hear it ring."

In fact, Chu Zhong dialed the phone number randomly.

Shiho Miyano sat next to her, and she could vaguely hear the disconnected number notification sound.

In other words, this was just a feint by Chu.

"How about this, beautiful lady, leave your phone number, and when you're free, we can arrange to meet up."

Chu Zhong asked the question.

All I got was rejection.

Or rather, even if Shiho Miyano did leave her number, it would definitely be under close surveillance by the organization.

"Then... shall I leave my name?"

Chu Zhong, as if settling for second best, spoke again.

"Didn't you say there's such a thing as 'fate'?"

Shiho Miyano remembered his last few words, 'I'll be leaving soon,' and said casually, 'If we meet again, I'll tell you then.'

Chu Zhong was slightly taken aback, then laughed loudly, "That makes sense, but I believe we will definitely meet again in the future."

As he spoke, Chu Zhong shifted his gaze to the person opposite him, "And you, beautiful lady, could you give me your number?"

Sitting opposite her was Akemi Miyano.

"..." Miyano Akemi, who was called out, was caught off guard, but quickly calmed down and gently shook her head.