Chapter 23 fourth quarter

Makishima shook his head slightly, and suddenly woke up from the dream, and couldn't help taking a breath.When he found himself sitting in the back seat of a taxi and saw the scenery of the west exit of Shinjuku from the window, the side face of the "old man" he saw in his dream disappeared like steam, leaving no trace in his memory . "Excuse me, where do you want to park?" the driver looked in the rear mirror and asked, and Makishima replied hoarsely, "This is good." After paying, Makishima got off the car opposite Keio Department Store.On the far left, the Carillon Bridge in front of the Odakyu Department Store comes into view.Makishima felt chest tightness and suffocation. He tried his best to shake off this feeling and walked towards Keio Department Store from the zebra crossing with the green light on.

After breaking up with Zhicao, Makishima did not immediately set off on his way home, but instead contacted Quanmei with his mobile phone.Although today is not a good day, since you are in Tokyo, why not go to a department store to buy a suit.Makishima and Izumi live in Ashigara and Inadatsu respectively, and usually only see each other once a month.Sonoko often goes to see Izumi, but Makishima can only get acquainted with her recent situation through the phone from time to time. "Grandpa!" Makishima stood next to the escalator on the first floor of Keio Department Store for a while, when he heard a loud voice that didn't care about the eyes around him.Looking back, Quanmei's son, Yiping, was looking at Quanmei beside him, as if saying, "I'm screaming."Quanmei nodded and waved to Makishima, and Sonoko appeared next to her.I heard that Zhang Hiroshi was on a business trip, and when Makishima called Izumi, it seemed that Sonoko happened to be at her house.

"Sorry, I'll be your light bulb." Sonoko joked as soon as he appeared in front of Makishima. "Dad, your hair has grown again." Quanmei said in surprise. "Because of work, I can't cut my hair casually now." Hearing Makishima's answer, Izumi smiled and said "It's weird", then looked at Yiping and said, "Isn't it weird? It doesn't look like a grandfather at all." Ippei looked at Makishima wonderingly.Yiping was a little smaller than other babies when he was born, but now his physique is almost the same as that of children of the same age.I don't know if it's due to atavistic inheritance, but his facial features are very similar to Yuanzi's, and at the same time, he has inherited Yuanzi's healthy physique.

Seeing his long-lost grandson, logically speaking, he should go up to hug him or touch his head, but Makishima hasn't done this for a long time.When Yiping was still a baby, when everyone forced him to hug him, he just thought that grandpa should do this, not because he wanted to do it from the bottom of his heart.And when I actually hold it in my hand, I feel strange and at a loss for doing so. "How is your body recently?" Makishima looked away from Ippei, turned to Izumi and asked. "It should be pretty good." After Quanmei replied with an attitude of not having any business, she smiled mischievously.

Of course, no matter how good Quanmei's physical condition is, she should not be too tired. Six years ago, Quanmei fell into a coma because of her life. At that time, it was completely unimaginable that she could recover so well.After a week in the intensive care unit, she was transferred to the general ward.It was not because her condition was improving, but because she often murmured in her dreams, and the doctor worried that if she slept in the brightly lit intensive care unit for 24 hours, it might cause neurasthenia.Although her convulsions have stopped, it is unimaginable to see her sleeping position hovering between life and death every time she visits the doctor. Soon after, she can start eating, talking, sitting on the bed, walking, and finally Even got rid of the cardiotonic IV and oxygen mask.The doctor still didn't dare to be careless when explaining.However, in the past two months, Quanmei broke through various difficulties one by one, and was finally discharged from the hospital and returned to normal life.

The doctor said that Quanmei's potential vitality has overcome the serious illness, and it should be Yiping sleeping beside her that stimulated her vitality.Of course, the garden that has been taking care of it for almost 24 hours without sleep or rest is also indisputable. Instead, Makishima could only pray silently.It's really cramming.He prayed with such self-deprecation.In the end, Quanmei came back from the gate of hell by her own strength, which had nothing to do with her prayers. Now, as long as the time is not too long, Quanmei can even go out; she goes to kindergarten alone to pick up Yiping after class, and often goes shopping in Shinjuku and Shibuya.The high-end apartment she lives in is near the Keio Inadatsu Station on the Keio Line. It doesn’t take much walking to Shinjuku.

Sone was right, no one was punished for that.Now, he is immersed in the happiness that he couldn't ask for. "I will live longer than my parents." Quanmei often said with a cheerful smile.Zhang Hong often travels on business because of work, but he is still a good and honest young man; although Yiping is very lively, he is a well-behaved child who won't bother Quan Mei.Sonoko is also very comfortable with them, and her parents-in-law who live in Koriyama are also in good health. That's enough.But... in such happiness, Makishima couldn't feel happy. He felt uncomfortable and felt that he did not deserve these blessings.

"Dad is hard to get close to right now." Before, Quanmei told Yuanzi so.So, Sonoko reminded Makishima from time to time, "Don't be so serious in front of Yiping." The murder case six years ago changed me, and I had to bear such a big karma.The happier the family is, the more he feels guilty.But he can't leave this happy circle, because this is his own way of life, and because it is a self-abuse way of life. Work was much the same for him.He silently accepts the demotion and immerses himself in the work assigned to him. He feels a certain masochism in it and thinks it will help maintain his psychological balance.The mission is the same this time.Stepping into the TV circle that once harmed oneself like a net is a kind of self-abuse in itself.That's the real reason why he agreed.

Masochism is not without its merits, as long as there is a glimmer of redemption in sight.After going through several major trials, he is no longer stupid to do some work that is not beneficial to anyone. "Dad, what kind of suit do you want to buy?" Izumi asked as she took the escalator to the gentleman's clothing floor. "I'm trying to get down to a good suit or two." "Ah, where did you get the money?" Yuanzi and Quanmei looked at each other and said with a smile. "A place you don't know." They laughed even more at his words. "People who are about to become celebrities do things differently." Yuanzi joked.

"What, what celebrity?" Quanmei asked. "Dad is going to be on TV again. By the way, Quanmei, you don't know about the previous incident, do you?" The incident six years ago has passed, and Yuanzi also treats it as a joke. "Don't talk too much." Juki Island showed an embarrassed expression. "Oh." Quanmei sighed, not knowing how much she understood, and then said naively: "Since you are going to be on TV, of course you have to buy a better suit. In my opinion, let's buy Armani." "It's easy for you to say." Sonoko didn't seem to expect to buy such a high-end designer suit.In fact, there is no need for Sone and Uekusa to remind him. Makishima also knows that the success of this job depends on whether he can attract the attention of the world.Since the audience will pay attention to details, the quality of the suit is also very important.

"How much?" Hearing Makishima's serious question, Izumi laughed. "It won't be ridiculously expensive. Armani is not only Georgia Manni, but also Emporio Armani and Armani Collezioni." "What is this? Several brothers run this brand together?" "Father, you're so stupid." Jukishima's words made Izumi laugh, and she patted Sonoko on the shoulder, "It's a sub-brand. Use different sub-brands to express a sense of leisure or affordability." "Yes." Even if he was ridiculed, Makishima didn't care.He smiled wryly. Coming to the floor for gentlemen's clothing, Quanmei looked at the floor introduction and made a regretful voice. "There is no Armani here, maybe you can go to Takashimaya." "Every brand of suit doesn't look the same." Sonoko put on the posture of a housewife and tried to stop her.Makishima also has no intention of going to another department store, because, apart from worrying that Quanmei will be too tired, he doesn't have to wear Armani. "How about Burberry?" In the past, when they were small detectives in the local police station, it was popular for many senior detectives to wear trench coats.Among them, the head of the criminal section is wearing a Burberry trench coat, and Makishima thinks the grid pattern on the lining of the trench coat is very beautiful.But that was not a windbreaker suitable for young people. Besides, his income was not enough to buy such expensive clothes at that time, so he could only envy him from the sidelines.Now, I suddenly think of the boring longing of the year. "It's very good, and it's one of the top brands. I heard that Burberry suits are pretty good." With Quanmei's approval, the group decided to go to the counter to have a look. "Here, here." Izumi shouted and held Yiping's hand, and strode into the Burberry counter that was empty except for the clerk. "Ah, it's cheaper than I thought." She flipped over the price tag of the jacket on display, and looked at Makishima with a smile on her face. Juan Dao saw that it said 120,000.The suit next to it is about the same price. "You guys are kidding." Sonoko said with a smile, but her eyes didn't smile. "It's about the same as the suit at home." "Dad's suits are all two-button. This is three buttons, and there are two pockets on one side, which is very unique." "so what?" "When you wear it, your mood will be different. Wearing a good suit will naturally raise your head and chest." The mother and daughter talked more and more happily, and the shop assistants did not dare to approach. "Just buy it here." After Jukishima finished speaking, Sonoko found out that he really wanted to buy it. Although he looked unwilling, he didn't stop him anymore. "Shall I show you your size condom?" The clerk saw the timing and came over. "It's better if the color is not too dark. This thin check is very beautiful. I don't know if it can be seen on the TV screen. However, it is also good to let people see the check pattern on the suit when shooting close-up shots. Ah, yes, How about this crisp striped pattern?" At Quanmei's suggestion, I finally chose three or four gray suits with slightly different colors and patterns, and tried them on in front of the mirror. "You guys go and help me choose three or four shirts and ties that will go with this color." After asking Izumi and Sonoko, Makishima began to concentrate on choosing suits. As a result, two suits with plaid and stripes were left behind. "You didn't mean to buy both sets, did you?" Sonoko asked immediately. "Can't you?" Makishima replied half-jokingly. "Can't you..." Sonoko made a gesture of fainting and stopped talking. "When a man is going to work hard, he can't be petty." Quanmei was also beating the side drum, and Jukishima looked at Yuanzi and expressed his sympathy. "I don't know how long this time will last. It's okay, I won't buy clothes for a while." "What for a while, don't even think about buying clothes in your life." Makishima ignored Sonoko's sarcasm, and went into the fitting room to try on a plaid suit and trousers. "How about it?" He opened the curtain and asked Quanmei and Yuanzi to comment. "Very good." Quan Mei clapped her hands exaggeratedly, "Dad, you are very handsome." The sleeves are a little long, a little modification would be nice.Makishima himself thought it was good, so he asked the clerk to help him measure the size and modify it. While the clerk was filling in the revised length on the slip, Makishima walked towards Izumi who was looking at the tie. "Just choose one." Although it's just a tie, but when faced with ties that cost around 10,000 yuan, the scouting eyes became serious.Both Quanmei and Yuanzi carefully selected. "Hello..." Jukishima looked around the Burberry store, feeling a sudden chill. "Where did Jianer go?" "Ah?" Seeing Sonoko's puzzled expression, Makishima realized his slip of the tongue. "No, what about Yiping?" He even mispronounced his grandson's name, which shows how tense his nerves are. "It should be nearby." Quan Mei didn't raise her head. "No." He walked out of the counter and walked around the whole floor, but still did not see Yiping. "Why is it gone?" Sonoko looked surprised, and began to look around with Makishima. "Must be around, he likes to run around." Seeing that Izumi didn't take it seriously, Makishima felt uncontrollable uneasiness in his heart.Makishima almost reprimanded Izumi for being careless, but swallowed the words with difficulty, but instead turned angry at Sonoko. "Why didn't you take good care of the child!" Yuanzi opened his eyes wide in surprise, and Quanmei's expression became tense. Makishima found that even if he pointed the finger at Sonoko, it still brought Quanmei a shock, and he regretted that he shouldn't have said that.Although he knew that he was more uneasy than them, he still couldn't calm himself down. "Ippei." Jukishima called his grandson's name with a loud voice that could be heard on the entire floor. He was even more disturbed when he didn't hear the answer. Just as he rushed out aimlessly, Yiping poked his head out from behind the display rack . He thought that running around made the adults angry, so he walked back with his head down and fear. Kakishima suddenly felt so weak that he couldn't even smile at Yiping.Looking back, Sonoko and Izumi were looking at Makishima with dissatisfaction. "Dad, he is no longer a two or three-year-old child...you are too worried." Quan Mei protested with her mouth pouted. "Sorry." Makishima sighed.