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Chapter 41 Chapter Forty

Laplace's Witch 东野圭吾 1967Words 2018-03-15
"Is this good?" Yuanhua said, picked up a shiny silver ballpoint pen, pushed out the refill, then pushed it in again, then asked Wuwei, "What do you think?" "Can I tell the truth?" Of course, Yuan Hua nodded. "If you buy me a ballpoint pen for 5,000 yen each, I will definitely be reluctant to use it." "So what. If you don't need it, just put it in the drawer. Then, every time you see it, you will think: Ah, this is what Yuanhua gave me for my birthday. Well, let's make it the first candidate." !" Yuan Hua put the ballpoint pen sample back to its original place and looked into the counter.In addition to ballpoint pens, there are also various stationery such as fountain pens, paper cutters, and paperweights.

It was almost eight o'clock in the evening, and it was past five o'clock in the afternoon when we left the Institute of Mathematics and Physics.He thought he would not go out today, but Yuan Hua suddenly said that he would go out.It is said that father's birthday is coming soon, and he is going to buy birthday presents.Wu Wei felt that it would be okay to come back tomorrow, but Fang Hua's self-willedness is not a day or two anymore.Tong Gongling also knew this well, so she drove away calmly without a single complaint. I searched several places, but couldn't find anything I liked.They walked into the store fifteen minutes ago.Closing time is eight o'clock in the evening, but Yuan Hua is not in a hurry.Probably I have already decided that if I drive customers out because the time is up, I will never come to this store again.

Usually Takeo waits outside the store, but today Yuan Hua asked him to follow, saying that he wanted to hear his opinion.Wu Wei said that he had no children and could not offer any suggestions, but Yuan Hua refused. Although small, this precious metals store has an air of sophistication and calm.What Yuan Hua looked at was the high-end office supplies counter.There are all kinds of expensive stationery inside. Just after eight o'clock, two people walked in.Takeo glanced at the entrance by chance, and the moment he saw them, he felt something was wrong.Both were hunched over, wearing black nylon caps.

Then, when the two of them pulled down the nylon cap to completely cover their heads, Takeo was sure that his hunch was right.That wasn't a nylon cap, but a hood with only the eyes exposed. "Quiet, I'll kill you if you scream!" A man cornered the saleswoman in the corner with a knife. Another looked around and yelled, "Stop! Stay where you are!" He had a gun in his hand. Apart from Takeo, Enka, and Tong Gongling, there were only one male and one male salesperson in the shop.The male salesperson stood beside Takeo and the others, his whole body was stiff and he dared not move.

The man with the knife coerced the female salesperson to move slowly, as if he wanted to put the cash.The man with the gun stared at Takeo and the others menacingly. Fang Hua touched Wuwei's waist. "Aerosol, lend me." "Don't." Tong Gongling whispered.In this situation, she still has a cold expression. But Yuan Hua ignored this sentence. "Sprayer. Quick." Takeo reached into the inner pocket of his coat.He always carried a bottle of small body spray with him, but never used it. He carefully handed the sprayer to Yuan Hua, trying not to let the man with the gun notice.Yuan Hua reached out to take it, watching the movements of the two men.

The man with the knife ordered the saleswoman to put the cash into the bag he had brought.There are several bundles of banknotes, probably no less than ten million yen. Yuan Hua looked around, and then fired the spray diagonally downward.The man with the gun seemed to have heard it, and shouted: "What are you doing? If you move around, I'm going to shoot!" Open it if you want, Takeo secretly thought.He finally discovered that what the man had in his hand was just a model gun.Yuan Hua probably noticed it too. Under normal circumstances, tear gas spray is sprayed on the opponent's face at close range.Now they are more than ten meters away from the two men.Takeo imagined how the tear gas sprayed by Yuan Hua just now spread in the store?

The man with the knife snatched the money bag and winked at the man with the gun.The two walked towards the entrance, and the automatic door opened. At this moment, the two men made strange noises, squatted on the spot, and began to cough non-stop, accompanied by painful gasps. The male salesperson didn't know what happened and was still in a daze.Tong Gongling asked him: "Is there a back door in this store?" The male salesperson still didn't respond, Tong Gong Ling was already roaring: "Where is the back door? There must be?" "Ah... yes, yes, over there."

Tong Gongling walked quickly to the direction pointed by the male salesperson, followed by Takeo and Yuanhua. "It's too bad, I finally bought something, and it went to waste again." After getting into the back seat of the car, Yuan Hua said. "I can't go to that store again, and I will definitely be questioned." Tong Gongling said bitterly, and started the car.A police car coming from nowhere is approaching. "Can't I just use words of thanks as my father's birthday present? It's like this every year. Well, that's fine too." After listening to Yuan Hua's words, Wu Wei felt that she had really changed a bit.The rhythm of life resumed, and her vivacity and cheerfulness returned.However, it is still a little bit of a taste.

Saio Amakasu committed suicide last week.In the hospital ward, he strangled himself with a wet towel and suffocated.This method of death is very strange, and it was once suspected of being a homicide, but it was later proved scientifically that it was done by Amakasu himself.It is said on the Internet that this is a suicide method that requires a very strong will. The motive for suicide is unknown.The prevailing opinion is that he is depressed because he can't make good movies; but this is not a hot topic in the first place.Suicide isn't such a big deal these days. Regarding his suicide, Yuan Hua said nothing.He didn't mention Qianren either.

"Oh, by the way, I have to return this to you." Yuan Hua handed over the sprayer, "Thank you." "No, this little thing..." "However, this is not helping others. In order to show appreciation, I give you the right to ask questions. About me, you can ask anything." "A question?" Takeo scratched his scalp.When he said that suddenly, he was a little embarrassed. "However, there is only one question to ask." "Ah...then ask one. I've been thinking about this for a long time." "What is it?" "Uh, in the end, what did Miss Yuan Hua see?"

"See? What?" "I mean," Takeo licked his lips, "the future of this world. Exactly, what will it be like?" But no answer came.Yuan Hua remained silent.Takeo looked back anxiously, she sighed deeply, shook her head, and said, "I'm happier not knowing about this."
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