Chapter Twenty-Nine: Invitations
New day, afternoon.
Naihe Bridge Coffee Shop, as always.
Qingming, who skipped class, was still sitting at the counter, looking through old books.
Azusa Enomoto walks around the store, carrying coffee or cake.
A guest did not believe evil and ordered a cup of Meng Po soup coffee, but the result was no exception, and the first sip was sprayed.
Azusa Enomoto hurriedly walked over with a towel, and there was dessert with her.
It is said that Meng Po soup coffee and dessert go well together!
With a "ding", the door of the store was pushed open.
Xiaolan's figure appeared at the door of the store, along with Suzuki Sonoko.
Enomoto Azusa smiled apologetically at them and didn't come.
It doesn't matter if it's an acquaintance anyway.
Xiaolan and Suzuki Sonoko didn't care either, and walked directly to the counter.
"Yo, international students!"
Suzuki Sonoko is still self-cooked, a bit of a jumping character.
Qingming put down the book and raised his head, a smile on his face.
"Yo, Second Miss."
So a response.
After a pause, he added another sentence at the end.
"I think this 'two' is quite suitable for you."
“……”
Sonoko Suzuki had no expression on her face and did not speak.
Although she didn't quite understand what the word "two" meant, it came out of Qingming's mouth, which made her feel that it was not a good word.
So it's from Chinese culture again, right?
Sure enough, when you go back, you should invite a few teachers in this area, and you should study hard, otherwise you won't know about it by Qingming.
Xiaolan didn't care about the conversation between the two people, just smiled all over her face.
"You didn't go to class today, Qingming, oh, do you want me to explain to you what 'class' means? I heard that your neon talk is not very good. ”
"Huh? Is there such a language as neon in the world? How did I not know? ”
Qingming still pretended to be stupid.
This made Xiaolan very helpless.
Teenagers, how much they don't want to go to school?!
"Lan, what do you care about him so much? Let's go for coffee. ”
Sonoko Suzuki doesn't care about Qingqing's affairs.
After saying that, he walked towards that side and called out by the way.
"Waiter, bring me a cup of Meng Po soup coffee, is that the name?"
"Hi, please wait a minute."
Azusa Enomoto answered, and went to make coffee again.
However, Xiaolan did not go over together, and was still standing at the counter.
This made Qingming a little puzzled.
"Lan, is there anything else?"
"Hmm."
Xiaolan nodded.
There is still a very gentle smile on her face, which makes people feel very comfortable and full of affection for her.
"Naoko's matter, I heard that it has been resolved."
"Ah, I've heard that, too."
Qingming nodded, without any special expression on his face.
It's been a few days since the matter was resolved, and he got the news.
It's not perfect, and there are a lot of problems.
But that has nothing to do with Qingming.
"Naoko said that he just ran away from home and was not kidnapped, which is really strange, obviously at that time, there were calls asking for ransom, and there were indeed kidnappers who went to get the ransom, although they didn't get it."
Xiaolan thought it was strange.
But she couldn't figure out what kind of inside story was hidden.
If you know that the so-called ransom call is just directed and acted by Akiko Hanai, you may be able to understand.
Qingming wouldn't remind her of that.
"It's okay if it ends well."
He said.
It doesn't matter what happens, as long as it ends well, that's fine.
Qingming has always thought so.
For such a point of view, Xiaolan seems to be able to agree.
"That's right."
She nodded.
After a pause, he looked at Qingming with some suspicion.
"Speaking of which, you asked me about Naoko's home address before, did you play any role in this?"
"How is it possible, I'm just a coffee shop owner, don't expect too much from me."
Qingming shook his head.
What can a mere coffee shop owner do?
So don't expect too much.
Except for water (coffee) and cakes, there is basically nothing else in the café.
But Xiaolan didn't seem to believe it.
looked at Qingming suspiciously, but he didn't dwell too much on this one question.
Instead, it changed the subject.
"Speaking of which, my father is going to a class reunion this weekend, Qingming, do you want to go with you? It's just a trip, and there are hot springs, and it happens to be a fireworks festival at that time, so let's go together. ”
She sent an invitation directly to Qingming.
If she was going to play, she wouldn't mind inviting Qingming to go with her.
Although Maori Kogoro may not be willing.
But Qingming didn't want to go.
"I'm not going."
He shook his head.
As a homely creature, it generally rarely goes out.
Travel and the like, Qingming is not particularly enthusiastic, and I don't like too noisy places.
Class reunions and fireworks displays will not be very quiet.
What's more, what does Maori Kogoro's class reunion have to do with him?
"Speaking of which, will elementary school students go too?"
"yes."
"In my personal opinion, it's better not to take him with you."
"Why?"
For this suggestion, Xiaolan was a little puzzled.
Is there any problem with bringing Conan there?
But Qingming just smiled and didn't answer.
What is certain is that bringing Conan's kid over will definitely be a tragedy.
I just don't know who the unlucky one will be.
For people who haven't even met, Qingming doesn't bother to care, so he doesn't continue to dwell on this.
Over there, Sonoko Suzuki came over with coffee.
It's still a transparent cup, it's still a dark green bubbling liquid.
It's a shame that she can drink it.
"What are you talking about?"
"Oh, it's about going to Dad's class reunion on the weekend."
"Well, alas, I can't go either."
Sonoko Suzuki shook her head with regret on her face.
She really wants to go with her, but as the second lady of the Suzuki family, sometimes she has to go to some parties or something.
Not a class reunion, but a so-called high society party.
Of course, it's more about contacting and contacting the heirs of other big families and consortia.
It's not that you want to get married, it's just a good family and cultivate the friendship of the next generation.
"But speaking of parties, my sister will also have a party next weekend, Xiaolan, you can go with you, it is said that there are a lot of handsome guys!"
Sonoko Suzuki's face is full of expressions.
Xiaolan was used to this, smiled, but didn't say anything.
Sonoko Suzuki glanced at Qingming again.
"International students, do you want to go together? In the mountains, the scenery is very good. ”
"In the mountains? You can check it out. ”
Qingming nodded.
It is estimated that it will not be too far away, and it should be near Tokyo.
Also, it's not a noisy place, which is not bad.
The mountainous areas of neon can also be seen, and in terms of ecological protection, neon has also done a good job.
You might even find a few wild ...... in the mountains Whatever, whatever, or something?
Should I prepare a few Master Balls?
Qingming thought about this seriously.
Sonoko Suzuki didn't know what he was thinking, so she just nodded.
"Then you and Xiaolan will go together, Xiaolan knows where it is."
"Hmm."
Xiaolan nodded.
But when she thinks about it, it seems that all she knows is a location on the map.
Is that okay?
Inexplicably, Xiaolan suddenly felt a little unconfident.
At this moment, there was a "ding" sound, and another guest came in.
"Welcome."
Azusa Enomoto walked over with a smile on her face again.
If you look closely, you are a little surprised.
It's a girl who came, or a girl she knew, Naoko Takei.
Why is this girl here?
Azusa Enomoto looked at Naoko Takei, then glanced back at Kiyoshi at the counter.
Qingming and Xiaolan also found out.
"Eh, it's Naoko."
"Why is she here?"
Xiaolan and Suzuki Sonoko were a little curious.
Qingming glanced at it, and quickly withdrew his gaze, as if he didn't care.
Naoko Takei just nodded to this side, and walked directly towards a window position.
"Signature coffee."
"Hi, please wait."
Azusa Enomoto answered.
Yes, another one came over to have coffee with Meng Po Soup.
Sonoko Suzuki, Naoko Takei, and Quantum.
The promised month has not yet passed, so quantum has always been there, but it is too nonexistent.
After all, I'm used to it.
Whether it is Enomoto Azusa or other guests, they are all used to having a girl who drinks Meng Po soup and coffee as water.
Naoko Takei sat down by the window, one hand propped up her head, and just looked at the outside world through the window.
Could it be that it's just to come here in a daze?
Xiaolan and Suzuki Sonoko were both a little confused.
They glanced at each other, and then at Qingming.
But Qingming just lowered his head and read the book, didn't say anything, and there was no expression on his face.