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    Chapter 50 Love and Hate

    19:48, Joy’s Entertainment.

    Amber River looked at him steadily.

    Scenes of scenes flashed through his mind like a revolving lantern. He said you should be careful not to be photographed. He said I will always support you. He said don’t worry. I will help you hide Ms. Nikaido.

    Who was the person who said those words?Is it really the person in front of me?

    Kohaku Chuanliu thought sadly, “It’s so strange. Do I really know the person in front of me?”

    “…So, are those all fake?” Kohaku Chuanliu looked at him and asked softly, “Are the blessings for us also fake? Is it to hide Aunt Yuko from me to better collect evidence and implement your actions?”

    Naoi Takuto lowered his head to avoid Kohaku Gawa’s direct, almost heartbreaking gaze.

    *

    A few years ago, backstage at an event, during a break, he smoked alone on the stairs of the fire escape.

    Someone suddenly opened the door, and his eyes lit up when he saw him. He smiled and said, “Takuto! It’s really you.”

    Naoi Takuto was stunned for a moment before he remembered the unfamiliar title: “…brother?”

    “I made my debut and acted in several low-cost TV series. You may not know it yet.” Qiuye Haruto hugged his shoulders affectionately, and he hid somewhat uncomfortably.

    “Long time no see, Takuto.” Akiba Haruto paused, “Are you now… working as an assistant to that Kohakugawa? Isn’t it a big star to take care of?”

    “It’s not bad, Amber Chuan is quite nice.” He answered simply.

    For some reason, Qiuye Haruto looked a little weird after hearing this.

    But he quickly laughed again and patted him on the shoulder: “Really? That’s good.”

    *

    a year ago.

    “I can’t help you do this kind of thing!” He threw away Akiba Haruto’s hand angrily.

    “Takuto! You have to figure out who is your relative! Who is on your side!” Akiba Haruto grabbed his collar hysterically, and then said almost begging, “‘Amber River Brother’, ‘Amber River Brother’, but I am your real brother…”

    Naoi Takuto looked at the person in front of him with eyes as unfamiliar as Kohaku River looking at him a year later.

    “I really just lack an opportunity, I really just lack an opportunity…” Qiuye Haruto’s eyes were red, and he murmured nervously over and over again, “Takuto, please help my brother, okay?Please help brother…”

    “He doesn’t lack anything. Why does he lack nothing? As soon as he debuted, he had an agent to protect him, get the best resources, and win the best awards… He didn’t even have to drink a sip of wine during social events, but what about me?…I drank with those old men until my stomach bleeds, but there was still nothing, nothing…”

    “I only have you, Takuto.”

    “Help brother, okay?”

    He closed his eyes in pain.

    *

    Naoi Takuto opened his eyes and looked at Kohaku Gawa who was looking at him questioningly, his face twisted and twitched.

    It should have been so.

    They shouldn’t be nice to him, they should let him hide in the shadows silently and become a mouse, so that he can naturally turn the neglect and arrogance he receives into motives for betrayal.

    But not once.

    Except not remembering his name, not once.

    On the Black Wolves event day, he sat in the car and ate discounted rice balls from 711. After hesitating for a long time, he sent today’s photo to Akiba Haruto.

    But the next moment, the message from Sakuzao Holy Minister popped up:

    [Come in and eat cake.】

    It would be nice if I wasn’t called by this name.

    Now, finally, we are free.

    The days of this kind of struggle are finally coming to an end beyond recognition.

    “…Yes, they are all fake, just to collect evidence.”

    Naoi Takuto heard someone whisper.

    How strange, who is speaking?

    “You are… a good person, and we never found any clues about you until you met Sakuza Seomiji.You finally rebelled once and even had to hide your agent in order to be with him.We just… found an opportunity.”

    “What a genius spy. It’s a shame to have you work as an assistant at Jayce Office.”Ms. Nikaido said with a sneer.

    Every time Kohaku Chuanliu heard him say a word, the look on his face became more painful. In the end, he was almost crumbling. He just managed to hold on to the armrest, breathing raggedly, with tears in his eyes, and trembling like a dying butterfly in a heavy rain.

    “…Akiba Haruto hates me.Kohaku Chuanliu asked him, “So, do you hate me too, Takuto?””

    Naoi Takuto was silent, and for a moment, an expression of extreme pain appeared on his face.

    “On the flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo, did you hate me too?Amber Chuanliu tried her best to suppress the turbulent emotions and asked tremblingly, “When we were flying over the Pacific Ocean, I brought out the cake to celebrate your birthday. I told you that this is the earliest place on earth to enter a new day. Do you also hate me?””

    “When I was in Osaka, I moved to Shengchen’s house. You said you had never stayed in a luxury suite at the Ritz-Carlton, so I canceled your standard room and left you with a luxury suite… Did you also hate me during those times?”

    Naoi Takuto closed his eyes: “…Stop talking.”

    “What nonsense are you talking to him about?Ms. Nikaido said vigorously, “Call the bodyguards to come in!””

    The bodyguards guarding the door immediately broke in and surrounded Naoi Takuto.

    “Search his electronic devices for safekeeping, have the Ministry of Human Resources freeze his internal authority, have the Ministry of Justice report the case on suspicion of commercial espionage, invasion of privacy, and damage to reputation, apply for investigation and prepare for prosecution——”

    “Let him go.”

    Ms. Nikaido looked at the Kohaku River in shock.

    Naoi Takuto was pinned down on the conference table by the bodyguards in embarrassment. Hearing these words, he looked sideways at him in disbelief.

    Amber Chuanliu struggled to support her body, her face was pale, and she pressed her stomach with one hand, and said again amidst the cramping pain:

    “…let him go.”

    The bodyguards looked at him and then at Ms. Nikaido, wondering what to do.

    “You’re crazy!”Ms. Nikaido pressed Kohakugawa’s shoulders and forced him to look up at her, “Let him go now, and we won’t be able to get the evidence!”

    Amber River raised his head, tears streaming down from the corners of his eyes, sliding silently but violently down his cheeks to his neck, forming a lake in the depression of his collarbone.

    “…let’s go.”He said with all his strength.

    Ms. Nikaido paused for a moment, and finally winked at the bodyguard.

    The bodyguards let go.

    Naoi Takuto staggered to his feet, his face looking very ugly.

    Slowly and stiffly, he took out a box of Fatimodin capsules from his pocket and slowly placed it on the table.

    Ms. Nikaido stopped looking at him, poured a glass of warm water, and supported Kohaku Gawa to take medicine.

    *

    At 20:02, Naoi Takuto walked into the elevator.

    His body swayed, then he raised his head and covered his face with his arms.

    From the elevator surveillance, only his body could be seen, shaking non-stop.

    The most disgraceful betrayal is true.

    The feelings I have experienced are also real.

    *

    19:50, Yoyogi National Arena.

    Ming and Yin Shugo, Miya Yu, Kotaro Bokuto and Hinata Shoyo were in the same lounge, with Sakuhaya Seomi’s iPhone XS in front of them.

    Kotaro Bokuto slapped the table and said firmly: “It must be 0320.”

    Akira Shugo shook his head regretfully.

    Hinata Xiangyang asked tentatively: “1110?”

    Akira Shugo still shook his head.

    Kotaro Bokuto made a gesture like Ikkyu: “…0311?”

    “Stop making random combinations.”Ming Yin Xiu Wu said, “We still have two chances. If we guess wrong again, we will be locked.”

    ——combination.

    Gong Yoo’s intuition caught this word. He took Sakuzao Shengchen’s mobile phone, lowered his head and entered: 1524.

    “Wrong password.”

    “There is only one chance left.” Shugo Ming and Yin said.

    “What number is this? This doesn’t seem to be a birthday, right?” Kotaro Bokuto asked.

    “Nonsense!” Gong Yoo said, “But my idea is definitely right. Please take a look at the high school photo Iizuna-senpai sent during the All-Star Game. What is the number on Liu Liu’s back as a freshman?”

    As soon as the voice fell, Xiang Xiangyang found it: “No. 8!”

    Gong Yoo immediately entered: 1008.

    The screen becomes the mobile phone desktop.

    “Wow, Chenchen’s desktop wallpaper is actually a photo of Liuliu. This one looks really nice.” Kotaro Kotaro said.

    Gong Yoo hit him: “Is now the time to talk about this!”

    The four people quickly clicked on his contact and called Kohakugawa Ryu using his mobile phone number, but no one answered.

    I found Ms. Nikaido’s number again and called her, but no one answered.

    “What should I do?” Hinata Xiangyang asked.

    “Kuroo is next door. I wonder if he can secretly come out to answer the phone.” Akira Shugo said, “Let him tell Chenchen that we have got the mobile phone. We can send any statement he wants to make on his behalf.”

    “Fight, Kuroo-senpai is definitely one of our own.” Hinata Shoyang assured.

    19:58, underneath the Joy’s Entertainment headquarters building.

    It had started to rain, but the reporters gathered in front of the building still did not give up. Kuroo Tetsuro parked the car far away, and the two of them could not figure out a way to enter the building.

    At this time, Kuroo Tetsurou’s cell phone rang, and it showed that it was Sakuha Seomiya.

    The two looked at each other cautiously.

    Sakuza Seomi nods to him, and Kuroo Tetsurou answers the phone calmly: “Hello?”

    “Ah, ah, Hei! We’ve been calling for a long time and finally someone answered the phone!!!” Kotaro Bokuto’s voice echoed throughout the carriage.

    Sakuzao Holy Minister: “…”

    Hearing a fool’s voice at such a tense moment was strangely relaxing.

    Gong Yu grabbed the phone, briefly told Kuroo Tetsurou about their situation, and asked him if he could talk to Chenchen.

    “Okay, I’ve heard you.” Sakuzaa Shengchen said calmly.

    Everyone on the other end of the phone: “Ahhhhhhhhhhh Chenchen!!!”

    Sakuzao Holy Minister: “…”

    “As long as you’re fine, don’t worry, my buddy will always be with you!”

    “Where are you? Do you want us to secretly send you the phone?”

    “No need, Kuroo and I figured out a way to get out. There are many reporters here. It’s too dangerous for you to come here.” Sakuza Seomi said, “Wait until we figure out a way to find…”

    At 20:04, Naoi Takuto looked at the sky and walked into the heavy rain expressionlessly.

    “…I’ll tell you later.”

    Sakuzao Shengchen saw the gray figure crossing the road and walking aimlessly.He made a gesture and asked Tetsuo Kuroo to drive quietly behind him.

    Sakuza Seomi pressed down the car window, revealing his concerned black eyes above the mask, and asked him:

    “Why didn’t you bring an umbrella? Where are you going? Do you want to get in the car?”

    Naoi Takuto: “…”

    No, don’t be like this.

    You shouldn’t treat me like this-

    Naoi Takuto wiped his face in pain. In the night, it was hard to tell whether it was rain or tears flowing down his face.

    “…No need.” He handed his work card through the gap in the car window and whispered, “If it hadn’t frozen so quickly, you could still use this card to enter the parking lot on the second underground floor.”

    “What?”

    The rain was noisy, and the wiper kept rubbing against the glass. Sakuzasho couldn’t hear clearly.

    “There is a dedicated elevator in the parking lot on the second floor underground. You can use this card to get to the 26th floor.” Takuto Naoi leaned against the car window and told him quickly, “The 26th floor is Ms. Nikaido’s office, and Brother Kohakugawa is there.”

    “Okay.” Sakuzao Holy Minister nodded and asked him again, “Aren’t you going?”

    “I’m not going.” Naoi Takuto shook his head, “… Brother Sakuha, you and Brother Kohakugawa are both very good people. I… I actually sincerely bless you. This is the last thing I can do for you.”

    The author has something to say:

    Let’s explain the previous chapter in conjunction with this chapter. Not remembering the name is not actually the motive of the assistant brother’s betrayal, but the motive he used to convince himself to betray. The difference between these two points should be obvious.

    If Xiaoliu and Chenchen treated him badly, he could betray them with peace of mind, but in fact he couldn’t convince himself.He is not pure enough, so he is in pain

    The young lovers will meet in the next chapter!

    Editor 2: Xiaoliu subjectively attaches great importance to love and justice, so he can let him go. As a God, I will not let him go like this. How can I repay kindness with kindness?

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