-In the seats, Manranyama Souren and Van sat on one side, Tang Mingtuo and Yu on the other.
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Although it was just a simple meal, it felt like a gourmet feast with these four people dining.
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As they say, good food also needs the company of good diners.
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"Miss Manranyama sure knows how to pick a place, the taste is excellent and the ingredients are very fresh." (Tang Mingtuo)
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"Mr. Tang sure has a way with words, it's just a random place I found." (Manranyama Souren)
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Actually, Manranyama Souren really wanted to ask how Tang Mingtuo managed to track her whereabouts and find this place.
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But she couldn't ask, because once she did, it would be like admitting defeat to Tang Mingtuo, saying, "You are more skilled than me."
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Caught between curiosity and pride, Manranyama Souren felt a bit conflicted.
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But ultimately, pride won over curiosity, because what Manranyama Souren saw in front of her wasn't just the victory in the battle with Bai Yaxin, but also the long-term future of how to divide the remaining situation after the victory.
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Here, at least in terms of momentum, she couldn't afford to show weakness.
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After some small talk and dining, Tang Mingtuo brought up the main topic.
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"Everyone~ Are you all full?" (Tang Mingtuo)
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"There's no time like the present. Let's discuss something, shall we?" (Tang Mingtuo)
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As Tang Mingtuo spoke, he looked around the room.
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"Just before coming in here, I had a look around the area." (Tang Mingtuo)
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"It should be safe here, didn't see any flies or mosquitoes flying around nearby, quite clean." (Tang Mingtuo)
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The flies and mosquitoes he mentioned refer to Bai Yaxin's informants.
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"Well, that's great. I was originally wondering how to arrange the discussion on this matter." (Manranyama Souren)
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Originally, Manranyama Souren called Tang Mingtuo for help, and now it was Tang Mingtuo who took the initiative to assist Manranyama Souren.
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"In fact... Van and I have something that we need Miss Yu's help with." (Manranyama Souren)
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"Is it for healing and saving lives...?" (Yu)
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Yu, who had been silent, spoke up here.
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But Tang Mingtuo raised his hand to stop Yu from speaking.
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"Not quite. In terms of medical skills and pharmaceuticals, the Manranyama Group is a top-tier conglomerate in Japan." (Tang Mingtuo)
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"I believe Miss Manranyama or her friends have no need for such help." (Tang Mingtuo)
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As Tang Mingtuo spoke, he looked into Manranyama Souren's eyes.
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Manranyama Souren quickly looked away, afraid that Tang Mingtuo might see something through her eyes.
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"It seems you need An Yu's help with her disguise and transformation skills, right?" (Tang Mingtuo)
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But Tang Mingtuo still hit the nail on the head.
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Meanwhile, upon hearing Tang Mingtuo's words, Yu immediately kicked Tang Mingtuo under the table.
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Firmly and mercilessly.
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She couldn't even understand how Tang Mingtuo could make such a mistake.
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Disguising her abilities was Yu's secret, and yet Tang Mingtuo casually disclosed it like this without prior consultation.
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"An Yu, don't be so agitated~" (Tang Mingtuo)
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Ignoring the pain in his foot, Tang Mingtuo acted as if nothing had happened.
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Then he slowly began to explain.
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"In fact, Miss Manranyama already knows about your talent for disguise." (Tang Mingtuo)
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"And I, in turn, know that Miss Manranyama already knows about this." (Tang Mingtuo)
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"After all, there are no walls that can keep secrets under the sun, nor fires that can contain paper." (Tang Mingtuo)
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After saying these three sentences, the room fell silent.
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Manranyama and Van were shocked that their thoughts had been anticipated by Tang Mingtuo.
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Yu, on the other hand, was deeply shaken by the fact that her secret technique had been revealed.
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"...You really knew?" (Yu)
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"Yes... I'm sorry, we stumbled upon it inadvertently, not with the intention of probing into your secrets, Miss Yu." (Manranyama Souren)
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"And rest assured, we haven't revealed it to anyone else, so I believe only the few of us present here know about it." (Manranyama Souren)
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To avoid Yu's displeasure, Manranyama Souren hurriedly explained.
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When it comes to disguise, once others know about it, the effect will be greatly diminished.
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Yu was hit hard by this unexpected revelation.
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She had always thought that only she and Tang Mingtuo knew about it.
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Not even Mr. Yan knew.
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"Hmm... How did it leak out in the end...?" (Yu)
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Yu felt both angry and ashamed, her face turning red with embarrassment.
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Manranyama Souren looked on, feeling sorry for Yu but also hesitating to speak.
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Tang Mingtuo, observing this, had already pieced together the situation in his mind.
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"If I'm not mistaken, it's because some hospitals under Manranyama's group recently installed a trial iris recognition system, and that's how it was discovered, right?" (Tang Mingtuo)
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"Sometimes An Yu felt it unnecessary to wear contact lenses, and happened to be scanned by the iris." (Tang Mingtuo)
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"This is just a hypothesis." (Tang Mingtuo)
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"On the other hand, based on what I know, Miss Manranyama, besides disguise and transformation, there is no other option where you and Van most need An Yu's help." (Tang Mingtuo)
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"A great detective novelist once said." (Tang Mingtuo)
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"When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." (Tang Mingtuo)
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"So, combining all this information and circumstances, there is only one answer." (Tang Mingtuo)
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His insightful analysis left everyone in the room speechless.
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Manranyama Souren was relieved that this man wasn't her enemy.
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And Yu, once again, was impressed by Tang Mingtuo's wisdom, despite having grown up together, she couldn't help but be amazed by his brilliant deductions each time.
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"Mr. Tang, I believe 'terrifying' is the only word that can describe you." (Manranyama Souren)
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"You flatter me, Miss Manranyama." (Tang Mingtuo)
