Tokyo, My Childhood Friend is a Ghost Story

Chapter 203 Gluttony Comes at a Price

On the other side of the Eagle Kingdom, the interference plan was progressing very smoothly, even beyond Haruko Higa's expectations.

After the Eagle Kingdom saturated the Ghost Mine, they also invited Haruko Higa to deal with a few tricky curse issues, thus completely closing the case regarding the deaths of Yoel and the others.

Even without Haruko Higa's misleading words, they naturally attributed this transnational evil spirit murder case to the Ghost Mine.

Saturation bombardment was undoubtedly effective. The flames and shockwaves, powerful enough to tear steel apart, obliterated not only the physical evil entity but also the malevolent spirit captured by Haruko Higa, leaving no trace behind.

Clean and thorough, without any regrets.

On the way back by plane, Haruko Higa relaxed and began to think about how to get Uta Kasyapa and the others to host a banquet for her.

On the island nation, the novelty of being able to control one's body shape hadn't worn off yet. Xiao Fujiang changed her clothes early in the morning and pulled the still sleepy Jia Yezi out of bed.

"Come on, I'll go to work with you today!"

"Let me sleep a little longer."

Jia Yezi said lazily and charmingly that last night she finally couldn't resist clinging to her lover.

Even though he had deliberately reduced the force, he still managed to torment her quite a bit.

Snapped!
"Serves you right for being so greedy!"

The flesh rippled with the waves. Xiao Fujiang lifted the blanket and glanced at it, then rolled her eyes speechlessly.

It wasn't until Jia Yezi lazily got up that Xiao Fujiang scooped up Xiao Hei and held him in his arms, finally leading the wronged child out of the house.

"Huh? Didn't you go to school with Kasyapa today?"

"No, Grandma, I just got up early to accompany him to school."

"Okay, then come and eat some corn."

I took Jia Yezi to my grandma's house, and we each took a corn cob and ate it as we walked.

A pure white, innocent-looking girl and a voluptuous, tall girl walked down the street, attracting the attention of countless people along the way.

Just as they were about to take action, Xiao Fujiang sent them away with a mental wave.

In the bookstore, Zhenshuizi gazed at Xiao Fujiang, who was dressed in pure white, and a look of amazement appeared in her eyes.

"Good morning, Manager Fujiang."

"It's so early~"

Jia Yezi happily waved to Zhen Shuizi and her group of employees, then obediently went to her seat to quietly read.

Xiao Fujiang went to the bar where Zhenshuizi was and asked her to hand over the bookstore's ledger to her.

"Huh, there's no loss?"

Upon hearing this, Zhenshuizi smiled slightly and explained softly.

"Thanks to the store manager's connections, many schools now get their textbooks from our bookstore. Also, because the environment is quite suitable and we have a lot of ancient books and rare editions, many scholars come to the store to hold seminars."

As they were speaking, a group of well-dressed professors walked up from downstairs.

"Ms. Mamizuko, there are five of us today. You can arrange the drinks and refreshments as you see fit."

After stating her requirements, a middle-aged female professor wearing glasses looked at Xiao Fujiang, who was reviewing the accounts.

"What a beautiful girl."

With heartfelt emotion, Xiao Fujiang turned around and smiled slightly at her.

"Thank you."

After praising her, the female professor extended her hand to Xiao Fujang.

"Hello, my name is Kikume."

Xiao Fujiang glanced at the female professor, put down the ledger, and shook hands with her.

"Little Fu River on the Sichuan River."

"Hey, Xiao Fujiang on the Sichuan River?"

Xiao Fujiang nodded. She was Kasyapa's Xiao Fujiang, so naturally she was called Kawakami Xiao Fujiang.

The female professor was surprised for a moment, then smiled and spoke to her.

"Um, Miss Xiao Fujiang, I have a presumptuous request: could you take a photo of me for the cover of my book?" "Don't worry, the appropriate fee for the use of your image will be fully paid! The fee will be calculated as one percent of the publishing cost, how does that sound?"

Xiao Fujang was slightly taken aback by the female professor's solemn voice.

Just then, Masamiko's voice came from the side.

"Professor Kikume, is the novel whose cover you asked Lady Fukue to photograph the one you're preparing to publish, the one called Natsume?"

"Yes, I've been struggling with the cover design lately. Today I met Ms. Xiao Fujiang, and I feel that if her photo could be used as the cover of my book, then my novel would be flawless."

Xiao Fujiang smiled slightly after hearing this.

"I'm sorry, I have no intention of using myself as the cover of a romance novel. That would make readers identify with the female lead based on my image, which would be very disrespectful to me as a man."

Professor Kikume was taken aback at first, then quickly explained.

"No, my novel is not a romance novel, but a documentary about customs told from the perspective of a young girl."

Even though Professor Kikume tried his best to explain, Fukie still smiled and shook her head.

"I'm so sorry, but my boyfriend has already pre-ordered the photos for his novel."

Professor Kikume lowered his shoulders in disappointment upon hearing this.

"I see. May I have the opportunity to read your boyfriend's work?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Mamiko immediately took out the Monster Girlfriend from behind her and handed it to Professor Kikume.

Looking at the novel in his hand, Professor Kikume confirmed that Fukie really hadn't lied to him, and could only walk back towards the seminar in disappointment.

"Lady Fukie's charm is truly irresistible."

Xiao Fujiang smiled slightly at Zhenshuizi's praise, and then, as if remembering something, she went to Jia Yezi's side.

Taking the Coconut phone, Xiao Fujiang dialed Utada Kasyapa's number.

"Jia Yezi? What's wrong?"

"It's me, darling~"

"Xiao Fujiang, did you go to the bookstore with Jia Yezi today?"

"Hmm~ Just now, a professor asked me to take photos for her novel cover. I was thinking, why don't you take a set of photos of the three of us and use them as character designs for your novel's heroine?"

Upon hearing Xiao Fujiang's suggestion, Jia Yezi's eyes lit up and she moved closer.

"Mmm, Kasyapa, I want to take a picture too!"

On the phone, Utakayo was taken aback. He had thought about this suggestion before, but had never implemented it.

"Sure, this should significantly boost my novel's sales?"

"Hmph, that's for sure~"

Xiao Fujiang is quite confident in her own charm.

Just as the group was discussing and confirming the time, Yoshimura Hanako's figure walked up from downstairs.

Looking at Xiao Fujiang, who was dressed in white, charming yet not gaudy, and with a touch of pure beauty, Yoshimura Hanako couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

"It suits you very well."

"Hmm~"

After taking a pastry from the table and putting it in her mouth, Yoshimura Hanako looked at the two women.

"Since you're all here, I'm too lazy to make a call."

"?"

Amidst the puzzled expressions of Xiao Fujiang and Jia Yezi, Yoshimura Hanako sighed.

"To put it simply, my teacher is very concerned about the dinner you promised, Fujang, but she doesn't want to bring it up directly, so she asked me to come and subtly remind you."

Xiao Fujiang immediately went through the matter in her mind.

"I did agree. Okay, let's confirm the time with her in advance and hold it at the Inoue residence."

Having received a definite answer, Xiao Fujiang looked at Yoshimura Hanako and told her the answer.

(End of this chapter)