【Chi'an】Lies Tetralogy

Chapter 10

Akai was very calm. "Sleep," he leaned over and pressed a kiss on Amuro's forehead, and then kept silent until Amuro's breathing became steady.Then Akai quietly got up, picked up the clothes from the floor, put them on casually, and walked out of the bedroom barefoot.Without turning on the light, he walked to the window in the dark and stood there lighting a cigarette.

The night in Mihua Town is very peaceful, and the surrounding residents enjoy the same ordinary time as usual, without knowing the story that happened in this house at all.Akai looked outside, letting the cigarette butt burn short between his fingers.

There was a feeling in his heart that he had never experienced before.Just now, for a moment, he thought he might actually have someone; he was so used to being alone that he hardly believed in being in a lasting relationship anymore.But Amuro made him rekindle this hope, and even did something that was not in his style.

But reality cools him down so quickly.That's right, Akai thought to himself, after all, the other party is Toru Amuro, and he is pursuing the same goal from a different standpoint, how could he forget his mission because of a little emotion, and this contest between them ?

Akai appreciates Amuro's independence and tenacity, and will not insult Amuro's determination.

But in the depths of his heart, there was a voice inciting him, making him even want to take Amuro away from the organization forcibly, so that Amuro would stay away from danger and stay by his side.

"You...well...give me enough time!!"

Amuro pushed Akai angrily to stop his aggression.These few days they lived a honeymoon life (especially at night), Amuro never knew that Akai had such a side, he was really about to be defeated by Akai's stalking skills without changing his face.In fact, this is Akai's way of covering up his inner anxiety. Amuro's injury has healed quickly, and he can leave at any time. Akai did not keep him, but fully cherished every minute and every second with him with practical actions.

Forget about it at night, but now it's in the kitchen... Amuro was planning to make some lunch, but he was touched on the cooking counter unexpectedly, if this continues, he might turn into lunch himself.Fortunately, the sudden ringing of the doorbell brought them back to their senses, Amuro quickly pushed aside Akai's arms to straighten himself up, and hastily fastened his collar a little blushing.

It was Kamel who came to report on the work that Akai had ordered before.Aside from the occasional sluggishness of his reflexes, he was a faithful and reliable man.The agents sat in the living room and chatted. Amuro also wanted to hear, so he brought tea and walked over. Kamel looked at him, as if surprised.

"Ah, thank you..."

Amuro had some estrangement from the FBI before, so he just nodded, took off his apron and sat down on the other side of the sofa. Only then did he notice that Akai next to him was holding back a smile, and couldn't help frowning.Kamel cleared his throat:

"James has found a new hiding place for Mr. Amuro, and everything has been arranged. If you need to move there—"

"That's unnecessary," Akai interrupted. "He still has to stay in the organization as an undercover agent. It's better for him to arrange these himself. In other words, after Amuro leaves this house, our FBI will contact him through specific channels." , the less other intersections, the better."

Amuro turned to look at Akai.When he said this, Akai was so calm, as if he would not be sad about the parting at all, Amuro was familiar with this stern profile, he already knew that this was not all about Akai Shuichi, so instead he felt a little strange emotion.

"The black hand behind the attack on me, according to the previous method, did you find anything?"

"The surveillance cameras of the apartment building have been tampered with, leaving no clues; but there is a little clue along the direction of military drones and artificial intelligence: there is a project that is bidding, and the proposals proposed by the participating companies and There's a resemblance to what you encountered."

"Which companies?"

"Suzuki Group, Quangongji Consortium, and..." Kamel reported several names.Akai shook his head, "They are all the most powerful giant companies in this country. It is difficult to find out. It is not ruled out that they also have tentacles in the political world."

"In terms of intelligence, there are more channels when I return to the organization. This matter can be discussed in the long run." Amuro said, "Keep the information, and I will look at it again."

Kamel looked at Akai, and Akai signaled that he could, so he took out a portfolio and handed it to Amuro.When the two FBIs came to the entrance, Kamel hesitated, and finally couldn't help but speak.

"Is that all right?" He asked in a low voice, and looked back at the young man in the living room looking down at the documents.Akai replied: "Don't worry, Bourbon is very capable."

"It's not about this...I mean, is it really all right for you, Akai-san?"

Akai raised his eyebrows.

"Do I look like the kind of guy who drags his feet?"

"No, no," Kamel waved his hands again and again, as if he didn't know how to express it, and scratched his head awkwardly. "Mr. Akai has always been very powerful, and I have no doubts about your judgment. It's just... Sometimes people don't need to let go of all ties to move forward. Unlike us, Mr. Amuro should be the kind of person who can be with you. People who keep walking together at the same pace, so I don't think you need to stay alone as before... Uh, this, this is all my nonsense, don't blame me, Mr. Akai!"

There was some surprise on Akai's face, but not embarrassment.

"Thanks, Kamel," he patted his colleague on the shoulder. "I understand what you mean. It's just that it's not the time for children to grow in love. He and I think so. "

After seeing Kamel off and returning to the living room, Anshi just finished reading the internal documents, and reached out to him, "Lend me the lighter."

Akai threw the lighter over and watched Amuro carefully put the document into the trash can and burn it.Even Kamel could see it, Akai thought to himself, does he look so reluctant?

"What was so funny just now?"

"what?"

"When I brought tea over, were you snickering?"

"Oh, that—" Akai actually felt that Amuro looked like a newlywed wife at that time, but in order to avoid being chased and beaten, he still decided not to say it. "—I just suddenly remembered the nickname you gave me."

"That's because you chew it tastelessly, and it's a pity to discard it." Amuro said bluntly.Akai responded with a smile: "It's worth the money to have a smart and beautiful beagle clinging to me."

The golden retriever glared at him disapprovingly.Then they fell into silence for a while, until Amuro said again: "I'm leaving tomorrow. It may not be safe for you to live here, since I can deduce your real body...it's not good to be too ostentatious."

"I am prepared."

Akai started walking around the living room.Amuro watched in amazement as he pulled out a rifle from under the sofa and a shotgun from behind the tea cabinet as if by magic. A mess of ammunition and knives... Finally Amuro was dumbfounded to see him assemble a bazooka with incredible speed.

"Are you a terrorist???!"

"I kept the gun that I captured from Calvados before." Akai said without guilt. "It's just in case you need it. No one knows about it except you."

"I... wait, how much do you have in stock?"

"Not many, just six, seven, eighty-nine."

Amuro looked like he couldn't complain. "You law-abiding FBI... After everything is over, I will definitely let the bureau clean up this place inside and out!"

"Take care of the landlord's feelings." The law-abiding FBI put down the bazooka, walked over and raised his hand to touch Amuro's cheek. "It's you, take care when you change to a new residence, don't be too messy, even I can't rush over to cover you every time."

"Are we worried about each other?" Amuro felt a little funny, tilted his head, feeling Akai's callused hand resting on his lips.Akai blinked, "I thought it was because we both had mutual affection."

Amuro snorted softly, and they kissed briefly.

"If after returning to the organization, I am under life-threatening suspicion..." Amuro paused, and Akai took over the words.

"At that time, there is no need to hesitate, just throw out the rubber bone in your mouth," he hesitated as he pretended not to see Amuro. "It will find a way to protect you."

"I will do my best to avoid that from happening."

"I believe you." Akai sighed a long time, "Kamel just brought some things from your old apartment along by the way. This—"

He brought a long and thin box from the entrance, and Amuro's expression changed.

It's that guitar.

They didn't say anything about Scotch after that day.The two seem to have tacitly steered clear of the subject, maybe this is a reconciliation, and is that enough, does that mean the issues between them no longer exist?Akai doesn't know the answer yet.He didn't look at Amuro's expression, but carefully handed the piano case to Anshi: "Take care, Zero."

All that needs to be said has been said.Akai turned and left the living room. Just as he was walking up the stairs, a soft guitar melody came from behind him.

This is the first time Amuro has played the guitar again after a lapse of several years.

What kind of emotion is contained in the sound of the piano that is generously given to him?The corners of Akai's mouth rose slowly.He stood there listening to the guitar through the wall, and he knew it meant a new beginning for them both.