Tokyo Knights: The Odd Jobs X Files

Li Xin and Lai Sheng Lei hid in the shadows, waiting for Lai Sheng Tong and Uncle Yong Shi's support. Li Xin held his breath, but Lai Sheng Lei could not. She was still very weak, and her breathing was a little loud. Fortunately, the sea breeze on the deck was strong, so her breathing was not noticeable.

"Ah-Xin, thank you for your hard work this time."

Tears welled up in my eyes as I faced Li Xindao in my next life.

She never expected Luca Rox to be such a pervert. She only wanted Luca Rox's paintings, but Luca Rox actually wanted her as a person, oh, and Li Xin as well.

Originally, she thought tonight was just a safe reconnaissance trip to confirm whether "Elegant Noval" was on the ship, but she encountered such an unexpected turn of events, which was completely unexpected. If Li Xin hadn't been by her side, she really couldn't imagine how the ending would have been.

Looking at the still somewhat weak Laishenglei, Li Xin couldn't help but say, "It's not hard work. On the contrary, it's you who should be in danger. Even though I'm here, I still let you get into such danger. It's my incompetence."

If Li Xin and Lai Shenglei hadn't cleared their minds of all distractions and broken through to the sixth level of the Mingyu Gong, resulting in a qualitative change in their internal energy, they might have truly been turned into some kind of so-called artwork by that freak Luca Rox.

Lai Shenglei smiled, about to say something to comfort Li Xin, when she suddenly felt a buzzing sound coming from the sky.

Li Xin and Lai Sheng Lei looked up at the same time and saw a helicopter flying towards the cruise ship in the night sky.

Overjoyed, Lai Sheng Rui shouted with some of her regained strength, "Uncle Nagaishi, Hitomi, we're here!"

This noise naturally alerted Luca Rox's men on the deck, but Lai Sheng Rui didn't care about that.

Upon hearing Lai Sheng Rui's voice, Lai Sheng Tong immediately lowered the rope ladder from the helicopter. Li Xin jumped out as soon as the rope ladder fell, leaping ten meters high while holding Lai Sheng Rui in his arms, and grabbing the rope ladder with one hand.

Seeing that someone was about to leave, Luca Rox's men on the deck naturally wouldn't let them go so easily, otherwise, if their boss found out, he would definitely kill them—of course, they didn't know that their boss had already been killed before them.

However, Li Xin and his group were too high off the ground, and it was dark, so most of their shots were just aiming at the air and they couldn't hit anything. Li Xin, carrying Lai Sheng Lei, quickly climbed up the rope ladder and soon arrived inside the helicopter.

"Miss!"

Lai Sheng Tong was there to meet Lai Sheng Lei. Seeing that Lai Sheng Lei was weak, she immediately asked, "Big sister, are you alright?"

Laisheng Rui shook her head slightly at Laisheng Tong: "It's alright, Uncle Nagaishi, let's leave quickly."

"Okay, Miss."

Uncle Yongshi nodded immediately and quickly evacuated in the helicopter.

Chapter 86 Big Cabbage and Little Cabbage

Back at Cat's Eye Cafe, Li Xin first took Lai Sheng Lei back to her room to rest. He then handed the painting "Elegant Noval" to Lai Sheng Tong and asked her to accept it on his behalf. Just as he was about to leave, Uncle Yongshi called Li Xin back.

"Mr. Ashin, may I have a few minutes of your time? I have something I'd like to say to you."

Yongshi Shu said to Li Xindao.

At this moment, Uncle Yongshi's face no longer had its usual gentle smile; his expression became very serious.

Even though Li Xin's strength far surpassed that of Uncle Yongshi, he still felt somewhat intimidated when facing such a powerful figure.

He knew that Uncle Yongshi was questioning him. He had confidently promised to protect Laishenglei and prevent her from being harmed, but now he had caused Laishenglei to become like this. Li Xin felt guilty.

"I……"

Just as Li Xin was about to apologize to Uncle Yongshi, Uncle Yongshi suddenly reached out and pressed down on Li Xin's shoulder: "Mr. Li Xin, we really owe you this time. Otherwise, I can't even imagine what would have happened to the young lady."

Seeing that Uncle Yongshi didn't blame him, Li Xin couldn't help but say, "But even with me here, Xiaolei still ended up like this, I..."

Uncle Yongshi shook his head: "My young lady is not so delicate. She can't endure any hardship. When the three sisters decided to take this path, I knew that they would encounter danger sooner or later. Your presence prevented things from getting to the worst point, and I am already very grateful."

Uncle Yongshi originally intended to beat up Li Xin. He didn't care about the reason why his precious young lady was in such danger; he just wanted to beat her up first.

Before resting, Lai Sheng Lei explained the situation in detail to Uncle Yong Shi, praising Li Xin and asking Uncle Yong Shi not to blame him. Only then did Uncle Yong Shi give up on beating Li Xin.

Moreover, Uncle Yongshi has also realized that Li Xin does indeed hold a special place in Laisheng Lei's heart. If he beats up this "future son-in-law," Laisheng Lei will probably be even more upset.

Faced with Uncle Yongshi's understanding and reasoning, Li Xin felt even more ashamed. He said to Uncle Yongshi, "Mr. Yongshi, I..."

"Alright, I've said all I need to say, Mr. Ashin. It's getting late, you should go back and get some rest. We can talk about anything else tomorrow."

Yongshi Shu said to Li Xindao.

Li Xin had no choice but to nod and say, "Okay, I'll come again tomorrow," since he was in the wrong.

The next day, Cat's Eye Cafe temporarily closed, much to the disappointment of the male police officers who had planned to have breakfast there.

However, they've gotten used to it, since Cat's Eye Cafe is actually quite often closed, sometimes for travel, sometimes for watching movies, and there are many other reasons.

That's normal. The three Kisugi sisters must be quite wealthy to be able to buy such a detached house near Sakuradamon. Opening a coffee shop is probably just a hobby. There are even rumors that it's because one of the sisters, Kisugi Hitomi, is dating a certain ruthless male police officer from the Metropolitan Police Department, which is why she opened a coffee shop here.

In short, since it was not unusual for Cat's Eye Cafe to be temporarily closed, the male police officers did not say anything except to express their regret. However, Officer Utsumi, who had been secretly cursed by the male police officers of the Metropolitan Police Department, knew about Cat's Eye Cafe's closure earlier that day and was eating a bread he had bought on the way.

After downing a sip of cold water, Toshio Utsumi, leaning against the second-floor window of the Metropolitan Police Department, gazed at the Cat's Eye Cafe across the street and muttered to himself, "Ugh, really, how did Namida catch a cold? Now I have to eat this..."

"What? Little Tears has caught a cold?"

Upon hearing what Toshio Utsumi said, a male police officer standing next to him immediately became agitated: "How serious is it? Should I go buy her some medicine?"

Toshio Utsumi rolled his eyes: "Hirano, Hitomi is taking care of Rui-nee, why are you worrying about it!"

The police officer whom Utsumi Toshio called Hirano scratched his head and said, "I was just concerned about Namida-nee-san..."

After a pause, Hirano said in a low voice, "By the way, do you really not need my help? Utsumi, you know how I am, I'm the kind of person who never complains. Little Tears is sick, and Hitomi has to take care of her. There's no one to do the housework at their house, so I can help out, right?"

"You went to help out? I'm too embarrassed to call you out!"

Toshio Utsumi looked at Hirano with disdain.

Hirano's feelings for Rui Kisugi were known to Toshio Utsumi, and it wasn't a secret within the Metropolitan Police Department. Of course, at least half of the unmarried male officers in the Metropolitan Police Department liked or admired Rui Kisugi to some extent, so Hirano's feelings for Rui Kisugi were even less of a big deal. However, if he dared to run away, he could expect to be killed by the others.

It is said that some male police officers in the Metropolitan Police Department have secretly formed a "Miss Tear Defense Line" to strictly prohibit other male police officers from approaching Tearful Kisugi. If Hirano dares to fawn over the sick Tearful Kisugi, he can expect to be dumped in Tokyo Bay tomorrow. Moreover, it is guaranteed that no one can find the murderer, not even the most brilliant detective.

Hirano sighed helplessly as he leaned against the window, looking at the coffee shop door with the sign that read "Closed for the Day".

Suddenly, Hirano saw a black figure walk to the coffee shop door, push the door open, and then walk inside.

Hirano immediately snapped to attention and said to Toshio Utsumi, "Utsumi, I saw someone go into the coffee shop!"

Toshio Utsumi was still munching on his bread, unaware of what had just happened. He asked in confusion, "Really? Maybe they were insurance salesmen, or maybe NHK was collecting TV fees. Those people are so annoying; they won't let people have any peace and quiet even when they're closed down."

Hirano thought about it and felt something was off. After all, the black figure gave Hirano a vague sense of danger.

Before Hirano could think any further, an angry voice rang out: "Utsumi, Hirano, you two, get over here right now!"

Utsumi Toshio shrank his neck, feeling a headache coming on just from hearing that voice, but he still had to force a smile and say, "Section Chief, we're coming right away!"

After saying that, he pulled Hirano and said, "Hurry up, or the section chief will get angry, and we'll be in for a lot of trouble."

The section chief looks angry!

Hirano muttered to himself, but still followed Utsumi Toshio toward the section chief. Before leaving, he glanced back at Cat's Eye Cafe, but then looked away.

On the second floor of Cat's Eye Cafe, where the three Kisugi sisters live, Kisugi Rui, who had slept all night, sat up in bed, stretched, and suddenly felt more relaxed than ever before.

She didn't think much of it, assuming it was because she got enough sleep. After all, she had to run the coffee shop, manage the business in Europe, investigate the whereabouts of her father's collection, and keep up with all her training. She usually didn't get much sleep, so it was rare for her to sleep through the night.

As soon as Laisheng Lei stepped out of the room, Laisheng Ai exclaimed in delight, "Big sister, you're finally awake! I thought you were going to sleep all day!"

Kisugi Ai and Kisugi Rui both lived on the second floor, so Kisugi Ai noticed Kisugi Rui as soon as she stepped out of her room.

"Xiao Ai, you didn't go to school today?"

Tears for the next life, love for the next life.

"Big sister, how can I concentrate on going to school when you're like this!"

In the next life, I will love you with a loyal and devoted look on my face.

"Come on, you just don't want to go to school!"

Lai Sheng Lei rolled her eyes and said, "Lai Sheng Ai's little schemes, do you think they can hide them from her?"

When her thoughts were exposed, Kiyosa Ai stuck out her tongue. However, her concern for Kiyosa Rui was genuine, so she stepped forward and carefully examined Kiyosa Rui to see if she had truly recovered.

It would have been better if I hadn't looked at it; the more I looked at "Life Love," the more something seemed off.

"Big sister, why do I feel like you've gotten younger?"

Love in the next life will face tears in the next life.

In the next life, tears will furrow my brow.

What do you mean? Did I not have a youth before?

Sensing a hint of murderous intent, Kiyosa Ai immediately said, "Of course, eldest sister was already very young, but now she looks even younger than before, almost as young as second sister!"

Lai Shenglei touched her face and realized that she had just gotten up and hadn't washed up yet. In fact, she hadn't even taken a shower last night because she was too tired. She quickly went to the bathroom to take a bath.

As she emerged from the bathroom, water droplets still clung to her hair, and her skin remained damp. Looking at herself in the mirror, she sensed the changes within herself.

Although Rui Kisugi's skin was already very good before, with proper care and being at the prime of her life, she could be described as radiant. But now, Rui Kisugi's skin has become even whiter than before, truly like white jade, delicate and lustrous, with collagen in her face so full it seems to be overflowing.

Kisei Ai moved closer to Kisei Rui, reaching out to gently stroke Kisei Rui's face, while simultaneously touching her own face with her other hand.

"Hey lady, your face is even smoother than mine! Are you secretly using some special skincare products?!"

"I love to shout in the next life!"

She was the youngest of the three sisters, and her physical attributes were weaker than her eldest and second eldest sisters, which she accepted. However, when it came to skin, she was definitely the youngest and had the best skin, after all, youth is invincible. But why was she now losing to her eldest sister even in the only area where she could surpass her eldest and second eldest sisters? How could Ai-lai bear this?

Lai Sheng Rui touched her face as well. She hadn't felt anything when she first woke up, but now that she had taken a shower, the feeling was completely different. This kind of touch was something she had only experienced ten years ago when she was only the size of Lai Sheng Ai.

"Big sister, we're sisters, right? Tell me about the skincare products you use!"

In the next life, I will embrace you with love, and in the next life, I will weep with tears in my eyes.

Lai Sheng Lei patted Lai Sheng Ai's head and said, "Little Ai, stop fooling around!"

"Big sister, I'm not messing around..."

"I love you in the next life," he said, puffing out his cheeks.

She was unwilling to accept it. Her older sister's skin had become so good, and now her only advantage was gone. How was she supposed to live like this?

It took a lot of effort to get rid of love in the next life, and tears in the next life looked down at her hands.

There was something she didn't tell Laisheng Ai: when she was taking a shower, she discovered that not only had her skin improved, but all the tiny scars on her body, as well as the calluses and dead skin on her hands and feet, had also peeled off, making her look completely refreshed.

What exactly is going on?

Rei was extremely puzzled by the changes that had occurred to her. She knew very well that she had not kept any new skincare products a secret from her two younger sisters. How could she not share a skincare product with such an effect with her two younger sisters? Was she such a stingy person?

Furthermore, Rui Kisugi is absolutely certain that when she put on makeup to meet Luca Rox yesterday, she wasn't like this yet. What happened after that was only…

"Hmm, could it be because of Ashin?"

"Lai Sheng Lei" muttered softly.

"What happened to Brother Ashin? Did Brother Ashin give you skincare products, big sister? That's not fair, I want some too!"

Lai Sheng Ai suddenly reappeared, startling Lai Sheng Lei.

She had long suspected that Li Xin had some special whitening secret, otherwise how could he have become like that just by practicing martial arts? Now he has given the secret to her older sister and kept it from her. How outrageous! She had wholeheartedly helped him forge weapons!

Lai Sheng Lei felt helpless; she really didn't have any so-called whitening secrets.

Just then, Hitomi came upstairs and rescued Tear: "Big sister, you're awake! Perfect timing, Mr. Shin has come to visit you. Uncle Yongshi is entertaining him. Should I invite him up?"

After thinking for a moment, Lai Sheng Lei said to Lai Sheng Tong, "Never mind, I'll go down."

"I'm going down too!"

Lai Sheng Ai tightly gripped Lai Sheng Lei, then said to Lai Sheng Tong, "Second sister, eldest sister has a whitening secret but refuses to share it with us!"

Hitomi hadn't paid much attention before, but after hearing Ai's words, she noticed the change in Rui and asked, "Big sister, what's wrong with you?"

That skin texture, that radiance, truly made Lai Sheng Tong extremely envious.

Lai Sheng Lei rolled her eyes: "Is this the time to worry about this? I'm going down now, I can't keep Uncle Yongshi and Axin waiting."

On the first floor of Cat's Eye Cafe, Li Xin appeared somewhat reserved in front of Uncle Yongshi, who simply smiled kindly at Li Xin without saying a word.

After a long silence, Li Xin finally spoke up, "Mr. Yongshi, how is Xiaolei?"

When he came to Cat's Eye Cafe today, he saw a sign on the door that said "Closed for the day," and he wondered what had happened.

Uncle Yongshi replied, "It's not convenient for me to go up to the young ladies' rooms, but I heard from the second young lady that the eldest young lady is sleeping soundly, so there shouldn't be any problems."

Li Xin felt a little relieved. Just as he was thinking about how to continue the conversation, Lai Sheng Lei came down from the second floor and said to Li Xin and Uncle Yongshi, who were sitting at the bar, "Uncle Yongshi, A Xin, I'm sorry to have worried you."

Seeing that Lai Shenglei looked well and showed no signs of weakness, Li Xin felt a great weight lifted from his heart. He said to Lai Shenglei, "Little Lei, are you all better now?"

"Thanks to you, I'm completely healed now."

"Later Life Tears" said with a smile.

Seeing that the atmosphere between the two was good and their communication was harmonious, Uncle Yongshi touched his nose and felt that he seemed a bit superfluous there, so he wanted to leave.