Casablanca dedicated to Mr. Nakahara

The area of ​​the box is about five and a half tatami mats, and the chandelier perpendicular to the ceiling emits soft light.

On the left hand side of the entrance is a one-way glass that occupies the entire wall, and the dark green velvet curtains are drawn to one side.A sudden airflow rushed into the room, and the heavy curtains shook slightly.

The floor is covered with a layer of wool carpet with excellent sound absorption effect, and you can hardly hear any sound when you step on it.

The circular stage in the center of the hall can be clearly seen through the glass windows, and the staff who presided over the auction have not yet appeared.

There are two leather sofas arranged in a figure-eight shape at the back, and Zhong Yuanzhong, wearing a narrow-brimmed top hat, is sitting on the sofa on the right.In front of him is a round marble table with silver borders. On the shiny tabletop are a set of wine tasting utensils, a silver-plated barrel filled with ice cubes, and a crystal vase with champagne roses.

Seeing the person coming, Zhong Yuanzhong also let out a low smile from the corner of his lips.He pointed to the seat next to him, with a highly recognizable voice mixed with a little hoarseness.

"What are you doing in a daze? Come and sit."

The long-awaited reunion was more shocking than joyful, and Qianli, who was stunned outside the door, hesitated and dared not go forward.Although he knew the orange-haired youth's itinerary tonight from Mori Ogai in advance, he never expected that the two would meet here.

Seeing that Qianli was still standing there blankly, Zhong Yuanzhong also raised his eyebrows.He immediately got up and strode over.The right hand wearing a black leather glove precisely grasped the opponent's wrist, and pulled him into the box with an irresistible forceful gesture.

The door inlaid with the number plate was slowly closed, and this little episode did not attract the prying eyes of others.

"You—" Qianli, whose mind was completely blank, was interrupted by Nakahara Chuya as soon as he uttered a single sound, and the gravity master, who was always vigorous and vigorous, directly pushed him on the sofa.

"I haven't seen you for half a year, this guy is still the same, he hasn't changed at all." Nakahara Nakaya, who sat back in his original position, seemed particularly relaxed, with his slender legs crossed casually.

As a representative sent by the port mafia, it is inevitable to meet with other business partners when attending similar occasions.With this in mind, the outfit he chose today was a little more composed than the three-piece vest in the past.

The fitted iron gray suit is well tailored and has a striking waistline.A dark red shirt was worn inside, and only the top button was undone.The simple style of the leather Choker is close to the Adam's apple, in sharp contrast with the fair complexion.The obsidian cufflinks, whose main body is rose gold, are low-key yet stylish, reflecting a cold light under the light.

"What? I'm not welcome?" Zhong Yuan raised his hat brim with his index finger, perfectly interpreting what a thug in a suit wearing an elegant coat is with his fierce aura.

Qianli, whose brain was still in a shutdown state, subconsciously shook his head, and curled up his fingers hidden in his sleeves unnaturally.The small piece of skin touched by the two of them just now seemed to have an electric current passing by, and the ensuing numbness made him at a loss for a while.

"You should get used to it, right? We've known each other for six years." Zhong Yuanzhong also narrowed his eyes in displeasure, but there was a hint of obvious helplessness in his tone. "Do I look that scary?"

"Sorry..." Qianli said dryly, and tilted his head calmly.He tried to act more naturally, but every time he faced this person, his heartbeat and emotions were completely off the rails.The more careful you are, the easier it is to be self-defeating, like a funny clown walking a tightrope in bulky armor.

"Mr. Nakahara is very good, not scary at all."

The straightforward words came to his ears, and Zhongyuan Zhong also froze.He cleared his throat as a cover-up, and then said in a low voice, "This is not a compliment for the mafia, hey."

Qianli: "..."

I want to go to the bottom of the sea to wake up.

When Qianli fell into annoyance, Zhong Yuanzhong suddenly changed the subject. "Aren't you wondering why I'm here?"

The highly nervous Qianli clenched his sleeves silently. After thinking for a moment, he slowly said, "...a little bit."

"The manager in charge of the auction told me that under normal circumstances, this box is reserved for the leader by default. As for the other room - a gem merchant from Ginza, Tokyo, showed an internal invitation letter issued by the port mafia." Nakahara Nakahara He also took out the envelope that Mori Ou had given him from the pocket of his suit. The invitation letter held by the blond man was exactly the same as this one. "So I specifically asked the leader to confirm, and he said: 'Box 529 has always been used by Mr. Qianli'."

Richard?

Qianli raised his head in surprise.

...has been calculated.

"I didn't expect you to be interested in the auction." Zhong Yuanzhong also pressed the brim of his hat. In his impression, this taciturn colleague has always been nocturnal and rarely appeared in public during the day.Coupled with the identity of the assassin and the chief guard, he never participated in any form of gathering in private.

"No, ah, sorry, I mean—" Qianli hesitated to speak, and the strong sense of frustration made him hang his head helplessly.The wide hood blocked the upper part of the mask, and the field of vision suddenly dimmed a lot.

After calming down a bit, he carefully considered his words, and asked softly, "Has Mr. Zhongyuan read the auction list?"

"Ah, my subordinates prepared it for me before I came." Nakahara Chuya said frankly.

As soon as the words fell, he suddenly realized something. "Are you here to bid?"

"Yeah." Qianli nodded.

Zhong Yuanzhong also raised his eyebrows and chuckled, "Me too."

"Eh?"

Qianli's doubts were not answered, because the long-awaited auction finally started.Chuya Nakahara's appearance took all his attention, and he didn't even notice that the ship was setting sail.Because the origin of the cargo is too special, the captain will sail the cruise ship to the high seas out of caution.

The host was a graceful brunette, with exquisite makeup that looked so glamorous.Wearing an off-the-shoulder evening dress made of chiffon, the skirt is dotted with soft satin made of tulle.

When she stood in front of the auction table, her hoarse yet sexy voice was transmitted to each box through a miniature microphone.After the brief opening remarks, the host codenamed Tuberose lightly snapped his fingers.

In the next second, all the lights at the top of the hall were extinguished, leaving only an inconspicuous small lamp to illuminate the auction table.

"Let's move on to revealing the first lot of the night."

At the same time as the voice sounded, there was a rain of pink and white cherry blossoms in the closed cabin.The petals fluttered wildly, even piercing through the solid wall and pouring into the box.This beautiful scene lasted only a few seconds, and the petals that fell to the ground turned into little crystals and disappeared.

Immediately afterwards, a rosewood inlaid jade jewelry box magnified dozens of times appeared in the air.Those who know the goods can tell at a glance that its workmanship is old, and the carving technique of the auspicious cloud pattern is also not a modern skill.

This is an antique that has been passed down for a long time. The starting price is 500 million yen, and each increase must not be less than [-] million.

Qianli glanced at the bidding device installed on the armrest of the sofa, and the things he wanted were arranged in the third round.If the jeweler's goal is the same as his, it may not be easy to win.

The organizer's mature AR technology made everyone's eyes shine. The display method adopted last year was relatively ordinary.Trendy technology stimulated people's desire to consume, and the final transaction price of the jewelry box far exceeded the expectations of the client.

The second lot was a pocket watch, which was won at a high price by a guest in Box 198.

"As we all know, sapphire is a symbol of loyalty and steadfastness, and there are countless beautiful legends born of it. Among them, star sapphire is also called the stone of destiny, and anyone who touches it will reap unexpected good luck." Tuberose smiled softly, her eyes flashed like a young girl with longing.

"It's a great honor for me to be the moderator of this auction, so I can see these two gifts of God."

Once the image of the real thing appeared, Qianli couldn't help but hold his breath.He stared at the two unusually beautiful gemstones with fascination, his heart beating wildly.

The deep and bright blue color is full, and there is vitality in the tranquility.The six cat-eye-shaped light bands that make up the starlight are perfect, like a bright star that accidentally fell into the deep sea.

Pure natural star sapphires rarely exceed 5 carats, and these two are 10.5 carats and 9.5 carats respectively.

The starting price is 1000 million yen, and each increase should not be less than [-] million.

The first bidder was No. 219, followed by No. 321.

Although Qianli is bound to win these two gems, he is not in a hurry to bid.He was waiting, the gem merchant in box 519 was the only serious enemy.

"So this is your goal." Zhong Yuanzhong also hooked his lips, and his right hand wearing a black glove rested casually on his knee. "I thought the item you were bidding on was a mask."

"A mask..." Qianli murmured. "No, the masks I wear are all made by myself."

Zhong Yuanzhong also opened his eyes wide in surprise, and said, "It's a little bit surprising, but it's just amazing."

"No, it's not as complicated as you imagined." Qianli's cheeks were slightly hot, and he explained in a low voice: "Sculpting can be used for meditation, and it can be regarded as a part of cultivation."

Zhong Yuanzhong also nodded thoughtfully, he had witnessed this man swinging a knife before.The demon sword named Murasame is more like a work of art than a murder weapon, but the young man who holds the sword endows it with a different vitality.

The scarlet condensed on the tip of the knife is almost devouring, cruel and elegant.

When Richard finally made his move, the auction price reached 5000 million.

"519 million." With a smile on her lips, Tuberose spit out the quotation for Room [-]. As a member of the Port Mafia Intelligence Department, her mind was filled with the identity information of every guest.Seemingly an ordinary jeweler got an invitation letter from within the organization... Interesting, isn't it?

On the other side, Qianli calmly entered a number on the bidder.

Looking at the latest information that popped up on the screen, Tuberose's heart skipped a beat.What's going on here? Both boxes 519 and 529 belong to the port mafia, and as far as she knows, the cadre present today is Chuya Zhongyuan.

"Number 529, one billion."

"No. 519, 12 billion."

"No. 529, 14 billion."

Bids are still climbing upwards with a terrifying momentum, except for these two boxes, everyone else has long since given up competing.

Seeing Qianli input 18 billion yen without hesitation, Nakahara Chuya suddenly felt his heart beating a little faster.It's like watching a gambling game between rich people in a casino. Even if the money has nothing to do with you, the emotions of the audience will still be mobilized when the end comes.

"Hey, is it too exaggerated?"

"This is the final bid." Qianli said calmly. "He's a businessman."

"I'm a businessman, justice." The gem dealer from Ginza, Tokyo sat upright on the right side of the sofa, and the three-piece suit with exquisite workmanship made him very handsome.

"This price is my bottom line."

Masayoshi Nakata smiled heartily. "You decide."

Richard took a sip of hot tea, and when he looked at the holographic projection in the air again, there was only pure appreciation in his eyes. "These two gemstones are very suitable for making wedding rings, and there may be new commissions."

Masayoshi Nakata: "Wedding, wedding ring?!"