Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

The cashier smiled and handed the soft drink to Liu Xing. Liu Xing took the soft drink, smiled and nodded, and then left the convenience store.

He got back into the car, put the soda on the passenger seat, and started the car.

The Mercedes-Maybach smoothly drove out of the parking lot and headed back towards the beach.

Sunlight streamed through the car window and fell on Liu Xing's face, while a gentle breeze brought a touch of coolness.

He felt the thrill of the car speeding along the road, his heart filled with anticipation for the upcoming meeting.

Chapter 239 My Good Brother Returned from the US

Liu Xing drove his Mercedes-Maybach along the winding coastal road toward his destination, his heart filled with anticipation for his upcoming reunion with Kitahara Makoto.

Sunlight streamed through the car windows, filling every corner of the interior with a warm ambiance.

The car slowly drove into the parking lot, and Liu Xing parked it steadily.

He opened the car door, got out, took a deep breath of the fresh sea air, and felt the coolness and moisture brought by the sea breeze.

"397"

Before me stretched a vast, boundless beach, where golden sand and azure waters complemented each other beautifully, creating a picturesque scene.

In the distance, the waves gently lapped against the shore, making a pleasant sound. Liu Xing looked around, searching for Kitahara Makoto's figure.

Finally, on a corner of the beach, he saw Kitahara Makoto. Kitahara Makoto was sitting on a rock, gazing into the distance, seemingly lost in thought.

Liu Xing smiled slightly, picked up the two bottles of soda placed on the passenger seat, and walked towards Kitahara Makoto.

"Kitahara!"

Liu Xing shouted loudly, his voice carrying on the sea breeze.

Hearing the voice, Kitahara Makoto turned around and saw Liu Xing walking towards him, a surprised smile appearing on his face.

He stood up, went to meet Liu Xing, and the two embraced tightly.

"How did you get here so quickly?"

Kitahara Shin asked, his eyes gleaming with emotion.

"Of course I was worried about you, so I came over as soon as possible."

Liu Xing answered with a smile, handing the soda in his hand to Kitahara Shinichi.

"Here, have some soda to quench your thirst."

Kitahara Shin took the bottle of cold soda from Liu Xing's hand, and with a gentle twist, the cap was easily unscrewed with a "hiss".

He tilted his head back and took a big gulp. The icy soda slid down his throat, taking away the summer heat and some of the restlessness in his heart.

The two walked side by side toward the beach. The golden sand was soft and warm, and with each step, the grains of sand flowed gently, as if welcoming their arrival.

They found a comfortable spot on the beach to sit down, facing the sparkling sea and enjoying the gentle sea breeze.

"This sea breeze feels so nice."

Liu Xing stretched and sighed.

"Yes, every time I come to the beach, I feel like all my worries are blown away."

Kitahara Shin took a deep breath of the sea breeze and said.

The two fell into a brief silence, simply sitting quietly and admiring the sea view before them...

Sunlight cast a golden glow on the sea, and the waves gently lapped against the beach, making a pleasant sound. This beautiful scene filled both of them with joy and contentment.

"By the way, how are things going at your company?"

Liu Xing broke the silence and asked with concern.

Kitahara Makoto sighed softly and shook his head:

"It's still being processed; it's a bit complicated."

"If you need any help, just let me know."

Liu Xing patted Kitahara Makoto on the shoulder and said firmly.

Kitahara felt Liu Xing's sincerity and care, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He nodded and smiled, saying:

2.9 "Thank you, brother."

Kitahara Makoto suddenly realized something, turned to look at Liu Xing, and showed a slightly puzzled expression:

"Liu Xing, weren't you in the US? I remember you said you were going there to develop your career for a while, why are you back?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Xing's eyes darkened slightly, then he sighed softly and said:

"Yes, I was originally in the United States, but something came up at home and I need to come back to handle it."

Chapter 240 Liu Xing: Let's have a match!

"About family?"

Kitahara Makoto immediately asked with concern,

"Is it serious? Do you need my help?"

Liu Xing shook his head, a grateful expression on his face:

"Thank you for your concern, Kitahara. It's not particularly serious, but I do need to come back in person to handle it."

"After all, there are some responsibilities and obligations that cannot be shirked when it comes to family matters."

"I see."

Kitahara Makoto nodded in understanding.

"So how long will you stay this time?"

"The specific time has not yet been determined."

Liu Xing replied,

"After I finish dealing with things at home, I might go back to the United States again, but I should be coming back more frequently."

Upon hearing this, Kitahara 24 felt a sense of relief, knowing that although Liu Xing was overseas, he always cared about his family and brothers.

He patted Liu Xing on the shoulder and said:

"No matter where you go, we're brothers. Just let me know if you need any help."

Liu Xing smiled and nodded. Their eyes met, filled with deep affection and tacit understanding.

They knew that no matter how the future changed, their friendship would last forever.

Looking at the shimmering sea, Liu Xing suddenly smiled nostalgically. He turned to Kitahara Makoto and said:

"Kitahara, do you remember when was the last time we had a swimming competition?"

Upon hearing this, a flicker of reminiscence crossed Kitahara Makoto's eyes. He nodded and smiled, saying:

"Of course I remember. Back then, we were just carefree kids. We would give it our all in every swimming competition, just to win by a little bit."

"Yes, we were so innocent and passionate back then."

Liu Xing sighed.

"How about we have another race today and see who swims faster now?"

Upon hearing this, Kitahara Shinichi also became interested. He stood up, brushed the sand off his clothes, and replied with a smile:

"Alright, let's have another round and see if we still have the same style we had after all these years."

The two smiled at each other, as if they had returned to that young, carefree era.

They quickly took off their shoes, walked barefoot to the beach, and prepared to start this long-awaited swimming competition.

The waves gently lapped against the beach, as if cheering them on.

The scene of the two swimming against each other was very lively and attracted the attention of many people around.

They stood on the beach, facing the vast sea, shaking hands as if to announce the official start of the match.

Kitahara Shin was the first to step into the water. He quickly adapted to the temperature of the seawater and then swam away rapidly into the distance like a nimble fish.

His movements were fluid and powerful, each stroke seemingly carrying a sense of determination and strength.

Liu Xing followed closely behind, not to be outdone, and quickly adjusted his breathing and rhythm.

He pushed off with his feet, his body shooting forward like an arrow released from a bow. His arms moved alternately, each movement powerful and precise.

The two walked back and forth at roughly the same speed. Sometimes they walked side by side, sometimes they separated slightly, but they always managed to catch up with each other quickly.

Each stroke of theirs stirred up a splash of water, which swirled in the air as if cheering them on.

The audience cheered for the two, some shouting their names and others clapping and applauding.

These sounds drifted on the sea breeze, adding a touch of passion and excitement to the match.

Chapter 241 Picking Up the Old Times

As time went by, the distance between the two gradually shortened.

They were all close to the finish line, but none of them intended to give up. In the final stretch, they gave it their all, increasing their speed once again.

In the end, Kitahara Makoto crossed the finish line first with a slight advantage.

He turned to look at Liu Xing, a victorious smile on his face.

Although Liu Xing lost the match, he was not discouraged at all. He gave Kitahara Makoto a thumbs up to show his respect and appreciation.

After the competition, the two men, panting heavily, looked at each other and smiled, then walked together towards the coconut palm pavilion on the beach.

Sunlight filtered through the dense coconut leaves, dappling the two of them and bringing a touch of coolness.

After sitting down in the pavilion, Kitahara Shin spoke first, his tone full of admiration:

"Liu Xing, you're still as good as ever, swimming so fast."

Liu Xing smiled and shook his head, gently wiping the sweat from his forehead:

"You're not bad either; the difference between us is really just a hair's breadth."

"Yes, time waits for no one, but our passion and perseverance remain."

Kitahara Makoto exclaimed, "I never imagined that after so many years, we could still maintain this state."

Liu Xing nodded, a thoughtful look in his eyes:

"Yes, life is like this swimming race. Sometimes we pursue not only victory, but also the process of giving it our all."

The two chatted about some interesting things and memories from the past, and their laughter echoed in the pavilion.

They seemed to have returned to their youth, to those carefree, energetic, and dream-filled days.

"By the way, besides dealing with family matters, do you have any other plans for coming back this time?"

Kitahara asked.

Liu Xing thought for a moment and replied:

"Actually, I've always wanted to develop my career in China. This time I came back to see what opportunities and challenges there are."

"That's great! We can work together to create the future."

Kitahara Makoto excitedly suggested.

Before we knew it, it was noon. The sun was shining brightly, and the sunlight shone on the sea, making it sparkle.

Liu Xing and Kitahara Makoto were chatting happily in the coconut tree pavilion, but they gradually felt that the sun's heat was a bit too intense.

"The sun is getting stronger and stronger. Let's find a place to cool off."

Liu Xing suggested, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

Kitahara Makoto nodded, stood up, and said:

"I know a really good herbal soup shop nearby. Let's go there to rest and have some refreshing drinks."

The two walked out of the coconut tree pavilion together and strolled along the path at the edge of the beach.

Sunlight shines on the beach, the fine sand glitters with gold, and occasionally the waves gently lap against the shore, making a soft sound.

Before long, they arrived at the herbal soup shop.

The shop isn't large, but it's decorated very neatly and warmly. Several wooden tables and chairs are placed inside, and decorative paintings of tropical plants hang on the walls, creating a cool and refreshing atmosphere.