12 years zero soul

Before the incident, there was no premonition.

At 11:30 that night, he had just returned home from work.Once inside, he immediately turned on the TV.In fact, there is nothing in particular that he wants to see, this is just his usual habitual action.When the usual sound was played on the TV, he knew that today was still an ordinary day.Rather than saying that he believes so, it is better to say that this is a kind of prayer of his.Coming back every day and repeating this action is a habit he has developed recently, and it has even entered an established track, which is difficult to shake.

Before that, he would always half-ly lie on the sofa, constantly changing TV channels in boredom, and never cared about any surprising news that would appear on the screen.Because he believed that even if something happened that caused a sensation in public opinion, it must have no direct connection with him.

But now, there is a channel that he must watch every night.It is a channel that broadcasts scandals in the literary and art circles, political and economic news, and yesterday's important news. The content is not exhaustive, but it covers a wide range.The anchor of the show is a middle-aged man who seems to be quite kind.As long as he sees this person's smiling face, he will secretly heave a sigh of relief, and temporarily remove the shackles of the day.

Halfway through the tie, he seemed to realize something, and turned his head to stare at the TV, but he didn't stop what he was doing.What appeared on the screen today was not the expressions of the characters he was familiar with in normal times.Instead, he became dignified and spoke extremely fast.

Then, the TV screen showed the scene of the streets near Hachioji in Kanto, which appeared to be filmed from a helicopter, and the sound of the propeller almost drowned out the reporter's voice.

What happened?A thought flashed across Qiu Ren's mind.

But he didn't want to know the reasons in detail. What he wanted to know most at the moment was—whether there were any casualties.

The hand holding the tie froze suddenly, and he wanted to listen carefully to what the reporter had to say.But the more he concentrated himself, the more irritable he became, and even the sound from the TV couldn't reach his ears.

Just then, the phone in his pocket rang.His body trembled as if he had been shocked by a sudden electric shock, and his heart suddenly constricted.While staring at the TV screen, he hesitantly took out the phone.

Qiu Ren put her ear to the phone, showing a little confusion.

"Hello, I am……"

("Takaha? We were plotted against. Mr. Asami is currently undergoing treatment at Kyoto Hospital...Hello? Hello? Hello...")

A month ago

"Knock knock knock."

"Come in."

"Minister, I brought a new colleague."

Without waiting for any response from the room, a clear voice sounded as the door opened.A rather sweet-looking girl with a bun head led a tall man in.

"Let me introduce now, that is Headline Weekly News Photography Editorial Director, Director Gao Yu."

Hearing this, the head that was originally blocked by the laptop screen lifted slowly.

The man stared at Qiu Ren for a while, Qiu Ren seemed to have noticed something, and looked directly at each other, this was the first time their eyes met.

But it only lasted for a few seconds before Qiu Ren lowered his head again.

"Minister, this is the new colleague."

After a long silence, the man was still standing beside the girl in a daze.

"Ah, I'm sorry. My name is Makoto Yamazaki. It's the first time we meet. Please give me your advice!"

Yamazaki felt that he had lost his composure. He was lost in those clear eyes just now.Yamazaki prayed in his heart, don't think he has any eccentricities.

Although Qiu Ren continued to stare at the computer screen, he only relied on the few seconds of observation just now.He had a general understanding of this man named "Makoto Yamazaki".

Carrying a black messenger bag, it is a simple change of equipment.As for the shape and brand of the purse on the waist, the digital SLR camera inside must be correct.He is about 180 centimeters tall, and with a well-tanned complexion, he is very eye-catching.He was wearing a blue T-shirt and a white jacket.Her hair is slightly long enough to reach her shoulders, and her hands and feet are beautiful. From time to time, she uses her hands to push back the hair that slightly covers her face.Rather than saying that he is a photographer, it is more appropriate to say that he is an artist with the appearance of a model.

However, Qiu Ren's eyes did not move a single bit, his expression was focused, and the muscles of his whole body seemed to be tensed.

Just when Yamazaki was about to say something, suddenly something strange came into his sight.

"Just ask any questions, the minister will be in the office most of the time."

"Well, yes, let's ask."

Judging from Qiu Ren's tone, he didn't seem to listen to the girl's words, and even the answer was obviously perfunctory.

Just when Qiuren's words came to an end, Makoto Yamazaki spoke.

"that……"

Seeing the hesitant appearance of a big man, the girl probably thought that the other party might be a newcomer, so she didn't dare to reveal too much.At the same time, she was also very dissatisfied with Qiu Ren's attitude today.I told him a long time ago that there is a new colleague reporting for duty today, and he actually put on such an indifferent attitude, what kind of onion is this? !

"minister!"

The girl screamed coquettishly, staring straight at the back of the computer screen with round eyes.That fierce force seemed to wish to shoot through two holes, preferably strangling the person in front of the computer as well.

As if sensing some kind of crisis, Qiu Ren straightened his back on the seat, coughed lightly, folded his legs gracefully, and folded his hands in front of his chest, then looked at the door again and said:

"Just say what you want to say. As a journalist, the first principle is to dare to express your own ideas."

After finishing speaking, Qiu Ren suddenly felt that he was very different today, and his whole person had been raised several levels.A smug expression could not help appearing on his face, and the old man narrowed his eyes comfortably.

After listening to Qiu Ren's words, the girl nodded in agreement.

"Your shirt is on backwards."

"Eh?"

shirt?Inverted?Qiu Ren didn't seem to have reacted yet.

"Ah, really?"

When the girl who led Makoto Yamazaki in heard this, her eyes boldly stared at the open chest of Akihito's shirt like a conditioned reflex.

Yamazaki had already begun to regret it, but he had no choice but to continue. He raised his lowered face, and said with a deep breath:

"I said—you've got your shirt on inside out."

The temperature in the office dropped suddenly, but this only lasted for about 1 minute.

"Ah...really, Minister, you are too ashamed."

The girls took the lead in breaking the stiff atmosphere.But she's nearsighted herself, so she's not entirely sure.But since the photographer said so, it shouldn't be wrong.

I can't stand such clumsy two people!

Then, the girl turned her head to look at Yamazaki, and patted Yamazaki on the shoulder.

"You too, why don't you 'beat around the bush'!"

"Understood, senior, I will pay attention next time, please forgive me."

Makoto Yamazaki put his hands on his shoulders, and deliberately showed an exaggerated expression of pain.

"Ahem, Yamazaki, you just come in, follow me first, and be my assistant."

As soon as the words fell, Yamazaki showed doubts.

"But, didn't you just say—"

"It's going to be fun."

Akihito gave Yamazaki a meaningful look.

Yamazaki was startled, bowed down respectfully, and said, "Yes, I understand, please give me more advice from now on." Afterwards, the girl explained to Qiuren a few words, and then left Qiuren's office with Yamazaki.

"What an interesting minister, Mr. Gao Yu."

Yamazaki felt that since he wanted to study with Qiuren in the future, he should respectfully call him "teacher".

"Well, maybe. But he's very confused, he's reckless, and he's always making mistakes. But he always does everything he does, and he sticks to his beliefs. And then I thought, ah, It turns out that this person still has advantages.”

The girl walking beside Yamazaki kept talking like a cannonball, and seemed to be in a good mood.

"Is this what is commonly known as 'magic nature'?"

"Eh?"

"Personal charm... That's why the seniors are willing to stay and work under Teacher Gao Yu?!"

Yamazaki's men subconsciously grabbed their pockets.

"Uh...no way, if we don't clean up the aftermath, the minister will have nothing to do." The girl smiled, licked her lips and continued: "However, his strengths are also his weaknesses, so it should be possible Go ahead. Just because of his overzealous attitude towards work... and considering that—"

"So the president 'put' Mr. Gao Yu in the office?"

The hand that clenched the pocket was tightened, and Yamazaki's face was gradually darkened.

"Hehe... almost, although it is a good thing to get the headlines. But some of them will cause unwarranted disasters..." At this point, the girl stopped her progress suddenly, and her voice became a little deeper, "So Yamazaki-kun, you Just keep that in mind too. Please!"

"Senior wants me to..."

She was an innocent and romantic girl just now, why did she suddenly become serious? !Yamazaki was a little surprised, but his facial expression didn't change.

"The minister, no matter ten years, 20 years, or even 30 years, he will still look like this... I always feel uneasy."

The girl started walking again, and her tone of voice became obviously lighter.

"Could it be that senior..."

Yamazaki stayed where he was, staring at the girl's back as he stared into the void.Yamazaki smiled, took out a rubber band from his pocket, and tied his slightly longer hair behind his head.Then he took out the camera from his pocket and muttered to himself in a low voice.

"But senior...you probably will never have this chance."

[If you want to accept me, I must first enter your world. 】

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