Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

"It's getting late, we should get ready to leave. You sit down and rest for a while, I'll go settle the bill."

Lin Wan nodded in agreement. She watched as Kitahara Makoto stood up and walked towards the bar.

Kitahara Makoto's back looked firm and composed under the lamplight, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

A short while later, Kitahara Shin returned to his seat. He held the bill and a receipt in his hand and handed them to Lin Wan.

Lin Wan took the money and looked at it carefully, discovering that Kitahara Makoto had already settled the bill for both of them. She looked up and gave Kitahara Makoto a grateful look.

Kitahara Shin smiled slightly and said:

"You're welcome, it's what I should do. Let's go, don't keep the driver waiting too long."

The two stood up, tidied their clothes and belongings, and prepared to leave the bar.

Before leaving, they didn't forget to say goodbye to the bartenders and dancers on the dance floor, thanking them for everything they had done for this wonderful night.

After leaving the bar, the night deepened, and a slight chill lingered in the breeze. Since neither of them could hold their liquor, after a few drinks, they felt as if they had returned to the innocent days of their childhood.

Kitahara Makoto and Lin Wan walked back to the hotel, their steps a little unsteady, but both their faces were filled with happy smiles.

They began to play and frolic, carefree like children.

Kitahara Makoto suddenly stopped and said to Lin Wan, feigning seriousness:

"Hey, I'm a powerful magician! I can turn you into a little rabbit!"

After saying that, he stretched out his hands, making a gesture as if to catch a rabbit.

Upon seeing this, Lin Wan immediately pretended to jump up in fright, laughing as she dodged:

"No! I don't want to turn into a little rabbit!"

Her laughter was crisp and melodious, echoing through the night streets.

Kitahara Makoto kept up, and the two chased and played around the roadside trees and streetlights.

Their laughter and shouts attracted the attention of passersby, but the two paid no attention and continued to enjoy this rare moment of innocence and joy.

Chapter 293 Emergency Return to China for Valentine's Day!

Finally, they arrived at the hotel entrance. Lin Wan stopped, panting, and smiled at Kitahara Makoto, saying:

"Okay, okay, I give up! Let me in already, I'm exhausted!"

Kitahara Shinya stopped and patted Lin Wan's head with a smile:

"Okay, little bunny, you win. Let's go inside and get some rest."

The two walked into the hotel together, both with satisfied and happy smiles on their faces.

After they said goodnight to each other, a faint sense of warmth and reluctance filled the air.

Lin Wan's face still held the blush from their earlier playful antics, her eyes sparkling with warmth as she looked at Kitahara Makoto and said:

Goodnight, Kitahara Makoto. I had a really great time tonight, thank you.

Kitahara Shin responded with a smile:

Goodnight, Lin Wan. I'm so glad we had such a pleasant time together. Get some rest, see you tomorrow.

After they finished speaking, they looked at each other and smiled, as if all their emotions were contained in that simple smile.

Then, they each turned and walked towards their own rooms.

The soft light from the corridor bathed the two of them, casting long shadows.

Lin Wan gently pushed open the door, walked into her room, and felt a sense of warmth and peace as she closed the door.

She walked to the bedside, gently lay down, closed her eyes, and savored the wonderful moments of the evening.

Meanwhile, Kitahara Shinya returned to his room. He took off his coat, hung it on the hanger, then walked to the window, drew back the curtains, and gazed at the tranquil night sky outside.

He took a deep breath, savoring the freshness and tranquility of the night.

Then, he went to the bedside, lay down, closed his eyes, and slowly began to drift off to sleep.

The night passed quietly for the two of them, leaving only beautiful memories and anticipation for tomorrow.

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The morning sunlight had just pierced through the gap in the curtains when Kitahara Makoto was still asleep when he was awakened by a rapid ringing of the telephone.

He groggily reached for his phone, and the screen displayed the name of his company assistant, Li Hua.

Kitahara Makoto immediately snapped out of his daze. He pressed the answer button, and Li Hua's anxious voice came from the other end of the line:

"Mr. Bei, hello, this is Li Hua. There's been a problem at the company, and we need you to come back as soon as possible to handle it."

Kitahara Makoto sat up and listened intently to the voice on the other end of the phone. Li Hua continued:

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"The situation is this: last night, an important project suddenly ran into a problem, and now the situation is somewhat urgent, requiring your personal return to provide guidance."

"I've already booked your flight back to China this afternoon. Is that alright?"

Kitahara Makoto frowned. He had originally planned to stay here for a few more days to enjoy the exotic atmosphere, but his work couldn't be neglected.

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He took a deep breath and replied:

"Okay, Li Hua, you did a great job. I'll get ready right away and head back this afternoon."

After hanging up the phone, Kitahara Makoto felt somewhat helpless. He knew that he might face a series of problems and challenges after returning this time.

But he also understood that as the company's leader, he had to shoulder this responsibility.

Kitahara Makoto put down his phone and quickly jumped out of bed, as if propelled by an invisible force.

He went into the bathroom, turned on the tap, and let the cold water wash over his body, trying to dispel the lingering drowsiness.

Water streamed down his cheeks, carrying away the fatigue of the night.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, letting the fresh air fill his lungs, making himself more alert.

Chapter 294 Gifts and Souvenirs

After taking a shower, Kitahara Makoto changed into a clean set of clothes and walked to Lin Wan's door, gently knocking on it.

"Lin Wan, are you awake? I have something to discuss with you."

Kitahara Makoto's voice drifted through the door into Lin Wan's room.

A moment later, the door was gently opened, and Lin Wan peeked out, her face still slightly sleepy.

"What's wrong, Kitahara Makoto? Is there something you need so early?"

Kitahara Shinichi took a deep breath and tried to speak in a calm tone:

"Lin Wan, I just received a call from the company. There's been a problem there, and I need to go back as soon as possible to handle it."

"I've already booked a flight for this afternoon, so we have to end this trip early."

Upon hearing this news, Lin Wan's face showed a hint of disappointment, but she quickly composed herself:

"Okay, I understand. Then we need to get ready quickly."

Kitahara Makoto nodded, and the two began to busy themselves packing their luggage and organizing their belongings.

Although they were all reluctant to leave the trip, reality is always full of variables, and they could only accept and face it.

Before heading to the airport, Kitahara Makoto and Lin Wan decided to go to the bar from the previous night to take a group photo as a memento.

The morning sunlight shone on the bar's sign, adding a touch of tranquility and beauty to this nighttime revelry.

The two walked into the bar side by side. The bar had not yet opened for business, but the lively atmosphere from last night seemed to still linger in the air.

They found a well-lit spot and asked a waiter to take this group photo.

In the photo, the two are smiling, with the dance floor and flashing lights from the previous night in the background, as if capturing that moment of joy forever.

After leaving the bar, Kitahara Makoto suggested going to a nearby shopping mall to buy some souvenirs and gifts as a memento of the trip.

Kitahara Makoto and Lin Wan walked to Sam's Club, the largest shopping mall in the vicinity.

This shopping mall stands in the heart of the city, with a magnificent exterior and glass curtain walls that gleam in the sunlight.

As soon as the two entered the mall, they were immediately attracted by the spacious and bright lobby and the dazzling array of goods.

The mall was bustling with people, but orderly, with various brand stores and counters distributed in a well-organized manner on each floor.

Kitahara Makoto and Lin Wan first arrived at the mall's signboard and carefully examined the merchandise distribution on each floor...

They decided to start from the first floor and select souvenirs and gifts floor by floor.

On the first floor, they saw a shop that specializes in selling local specialty products.

The shop displays a variety of exquisite handicrafts and local delicacies, which are dazzling to the eye.

Kitahara Makoto and Lin Wan selected some exquisite handicrafts and local specialty snacks as souvenirs, intending to take them back to share with their relatives and friends.

Next, they went to the jewelry and accessories section on the second floor.

This place displays a variety of necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other jewelry, each piece shining with a unique brilliance.

Lin Wan carefully selected several simple yet exquisite pieces of jewelry, intending to give them to her family and friends.

Kitahara Makoto and Lin Wan strolled through the "Sam's Club" shopping mall, their eyes drawn to the various kinds of goods.

Kitahara Makoto silently planned to bring back some gifts for a few important friends.

He turned to Lin Wan and said:

"Lin Wan, I'd like to bring back some gifts for Haruko, Evelyn, and Sakurajima Mai. What do you think?"

Lin Wan responded with a smile:

"Of course that would be great, they'd be so happy. What are your thoughts?"

Chapter 295 Departure to the Land of Flowers

Kitahara nodded:

“Haruko likes handicrafts, and I want to pick out something special for her in this shop.”

“Evelyn is a fashionista, and I want to find some novel and fashionable accessories for her.”

"As for Mai Sakurajima, she likes food, so I'd like to find some local specialty snacks or food gift boxes."

Lin Wan nodded in agreement:

"You're right, let's split up. That way we'll be more efficient and can pick out more good stuff."

So the two split up. Kitahara Makoto carefully selected items in the crafts section, occasionally chatting with the shop assistants, searching for a gift that would catch Haruko's eye.

Lin Wan, meanwhile, wandered through the Fashion 24 jewelry section, searching for pieces that were both stylish and suitable for Evelyn.

A little while later, the two met in the mall's rest area, each carrying a gift they had chosen.

Kitahara proudly displayed his choice, and Lin Wan nodded in satisfaction.

"I think these gifts are all very nice, and they will definitely like them."

Lin Wan said with a smile.

Kitahara Shinya smiled with satisfaction:

"Yes, I think so too. Thank you for helping me choose."

After choosing the gifts they wanted, Kitahara Makoto and Lin Wan went to the cashier to pay. The clerk quickly packed them up and handed them a receipt.

Kitahara Makoto took the receipt, carefully checked the amount, and then walked out of the mall with Lin Wan.

They stood at the mall entrance, took a deep breath of fresh air, and felt the warmth of the sunshine on their skin.

Kitahara Shin glanced at his watch and realized it was almost noon, so he said to Lin Wan:

"It's almost time, we need to hurry to the airport."

Lin Wan nodded, and the two then walked to the roadside to hail a car to go to the airport.

Soon, a taxi stopped in front of them. Kitahara Makoto and Lin Wan put their luggage and gifts in the trunk and then got into the car.

The taxi driver warmly inquired about their destination and then quickly started the vehicle. The car sped along the city streets, the scenery outside the window rushing past.

Kitahara Makoto and Lin Wan sat in the car, exchanging a few words occasionally, but mostly silently admiring the scenery outside the window.