frightfiction Chapter 230 Substitute
Chapter 230 Substitute
Three questions were asked in succession. Even though it would be useless for Kitagawa Ryotsuru to refute at this moment, it would only make people think that he was trying to cover up. He could only grit his teeth and say:
"People with dirty hearts will naturally see everything as dirty."
Akai Shuichi raised his eyebrows nonchalantly, "I will return this sentence to you intact."
Seeing that the cooperation could not be reached, Hoshino Hitomi sighed helplessly, politely put the gift into Kitagawa Ryotsuru's hands, and then slowly said:
"Since you two are so incompatible, I won't force you. Please accept the gift as an apology for disturbing you suddenly today."
Seeing the other party's distant attitude, Kitagawa Ryotsuru's eyes could not help but show a hint of sadness. Even though the other party's gift was the pair of sneakers that he had liked recently, he really couldn't be happy.
"Thank you, but you don't have to be so polite to me... Besides, I'm already very happy that you came to see me."
Beichuan Lianghe's handsome face rarely showed a pleading look, and he said in a humble tone: "Sister, can you stay with me for a little longer today? Just a little while..."
Hoshino Hitomi hesitated for a moment, and felt that this was not an excessive request, so she replied: "Well, this should be no problem."
She then asked doubtfully: "But aren't you always busy?"
Beichuan Lianghe explained with a smile: "Because I knew my sister would come today, I specially asked for a day off."
Thinking that the other party brought this wild man of unknown origin to ask him for an introduction, if he didn't agree, Hoshino Hitomi would most likely go to that old guy Gin for help...
To tell you the truth, everyone knows it: he hates both of these old men who like to seduce Hoshino Hitomi.
But in comparison, Kitagawa Ryotsuru still hated Gin, the old man, more, so he finally suppressed his disgust and agreed:
"I can help my sister and make him an external member of the organization. However, the assessment to become a code member will depend on his own strength."
Although she was a little confused by Kitagawa Ryotsuru's sudden change, Hoshino Hitomi still smiled politely and said, "It's great that you are willing to help~"
Upon hearing this, Kitagawa Ryotsuru forced a smile. If he was asked to help the other party with other favors, big or small, he would naturally agree immediately without complaint. However, the condition of helping his love rival was still somewhat difficult for him.
He went straight to the point without changing his expression and said, "Sister, do you want to meet me at a restaurant tonight, or come to my house now?"
Hoshino Hitomi didn't dare to let these two sharp men stay together any longer, so she said without hesitation: "Let's meet at the restaurant tonight. I'll choose the place then."
Because she also wanted to ask about the change in Kitagawa Ryotsuru's hair color, it would be safest to choose a restaurant location on her territory.
Beichuan Lianghe smiled brightly and said, "I will listen to you, sister."
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After getting in the car for a while, Hoshino Hitomi glanced at Akai Shuichi who was concentrating on driving beside him, and kindly reminded:
"Although it was Brandy who recommended you to become an outside member, you probably won't have many opportunities to meet each other in the future. You're acting alone, so don't worry about not getting along with him."
"Also, before you become a code name member, you don't need to come to work for me, so as not to arouse suspicion from other members of the organization. I will advance you one month's salary, and you can make the arrangements accordingly."
Akai Shuichi nodded slightly and replied: "I understand."
He then asked in an ambiguous tone: "Can I still stay with you today?"
Hearing this, Hoshino Hitomi couldn't help but feel a little confused.
After all, Shuichi Akai is not a clingy person. He usually only cares about interests. At this moment, he should be anxious to consolidate his position in the organization, so how can he care about her, a partner who he doesn't know whether he is an enemy or a friend.
She pondered for a while, then replied in a gentle tone, "Okay, but you will have to complete the mission of the peripheral members tomorrow, so remember to prepare it as early as possible."
Seeing the other party's good intentions, Akai Shuichi curled his lips slightly and responded: "Thank you for the reminder, Miss. I will remember it."
Hoshino Hitomi quietly watched the charming smile that appeared on the other person's lips, and couldn't help but be slightly stunned.
[Unlike Jin, Akai's smile often has a bit of ruffian vibe to it, at least it doesn't look so cold. As expected, he is a member of the red team, and his smile doesn't have that dark feeling of a villain...]
Thinking of Kurosawa Jin's sinister sneer and the corners of his mouth that occasionally rose a few millimeters in front of her, Hoshino Hitomi couldn't help but curl the corners of her mouth, supporting her elbow on the car window beside her, admiring the scenery outside the window, with a gentle smile in her eyes.
However, Shuichi Akai, who was eavesdropping on the conversation, could no longer laugh. He remembered that Brandy had just said that he was Gin's substitute not long ago. At this moment, he felt a strong sense of crisis for the first time.
Because he had investigated important members of the organization, he knew Gin's real name. The Japanese pronunciations of Gin and Jin are the same, so he must have a very good relationship with each other, which is why they call each other so affectionately in private.
After all, the two entered the organization at almost the same time, and have been partners since childhood, so they can be considered childhood sweethearts.
But Shuichi Akai is no longer the boy who would turn a face when jealous, so he naturally won't show signs of jealousy directly, but he will make it clear to the other party through his actions.
As for being a stand-in... although it doesn't sound very glorious, perhaps this identity will become a great help for him to get close to Hitomi Hoshino in the future.
After driving the car smoothly all the way to Hoshino's house, Shuichi Akai silently helped the other person out of the car. On the surface, there seemed to be nothing unusual, but little did he know that all this was just the calm before the storm.
As expected, after arriving at the entrance, Shuichi Akai began to take the initiative.
He helped Hoshino Hitomi sit on a soft pink chair beside him, then squatted down, gently holding her slender white ankle with one hand, slightly raised his head to look at her, and said with thin lips: "Miss, let me help you take off your shoes."
Feeling the other person's rough fingertips gently caressing the delicate skin of her ankles, Hoshino Hitomi felt her face slightly hot, and even a thin layer of sweat seeped out of her fair forehead. Her heartbeat accelerated uncontrollably, and she instantly understood that this was a sign that her charm was about to erupt.
Without having time to think about why her charm was so easy to flare up this time, Hoshino Hitomi blushed and bit her lower lip tightly to avoid making any strange noises. She reacted very quickly and tried to pull her foot back, but unexpectedly, the other party had no intention of letting go at all.
Shuichi Akai didn't look up, but just held the other's ankle tightly, and used his other hand to gently help the other take off his black high heels.
His eyes were attracted by the other person's pair of snow-white and delicate feet. Her feet seemed not even as big as his palm. Her delicate toes and heels were covered with a thin layer of light pink, which looked extremely tempting.
Shuichi Akai's Adam's apple rolled unconsciously twice, and he couldn't help but imagine how soft and warm this pair of jade feet would be on him.
Seeing that Akai Shuichi was reluctant to let go and kept rubbing her instep and toes with his fingertips, Hoshino Hitomi kicked the other's hard and broad shoulder lightly, trying to make him let go.