Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Meeting Corin Again
As she spoke, Cangjiao also very enthusiastically and friendly patted Wise, who was beside her. The latter, seeing this, couldn't help but sigh. As expected of a simple gluttonous child, just giving her one breakfast could raise her favorability by so much.
"So that's how it is. Then we've troubled you again." Lei also expressed her thanks to Wise after hearing Cangjiao's words.
"It's okay, this is just a small problem. Speaking of which, what is the commission you called me here for this time?"
Hearing Wise bring up business, Roland at the side also immediately came forward to explain the reason for calling him here this time. It turned out that it was mainly to maintain the stability of the front-line positions, so they asked him to come and help investigate the data. And with him was also Cangjiao.
Afterward, naturally, with the efforts of the two of them, they finished collecting the intelligence data and completed the commission. Wise could therefore go home. Originally because of Cangjiao, he hadn't eaten breakfast, and on top of that, he had been busy until now. Even with Wise's enhanced body, he also felt a bit tired. Of course, the main reason was that he was hungry.
"Wait a minute, big brother Wise!"
"Hm? It's you, Cangjiao. So you haven't gone back yet. What do you need me for?" Wise, who was originally preparing to go home after collecting the commission fee, was a bit confused after being called out by Cangjiao.
"This... because I ate your food before and made you go hungry, Sister Liu said that favors must be returned. So I want your contact information, big brother Wise, and your home address, so I can visit and thank you in the future."
Although what Cangjiao said was very logical, Wise felt that she just thought his cooking was delicious and wanted to come over for free meals often in the future. But in the end, he still gave her his contact information and address. After all, it was a piece of her heart, and at most, it would just be one more mouth to feed. How much could she possibly eat?
(Later, Wise would come to regret this matter, because he simply couldn't cook enough food. But these were things that would happen in the future.)
And after exchanging contact information, Wise also returned to Sixth Street. Because it was getting late, he had originally thought of going straight back to the video store. But on the way, he saw another acquaintance.
"Hehehe, little sister. What are you doing out here all alone at night, dressed like that?"
"Yeah, and it's a maid outfit too. That's quite something!"
"Y-you, please, don't come any closer..."
Not far away, in the corner of the street, a cute little matcha cake was being cornered by two sleazy men. The little matcha cake held her hands in front of her insecurely. Such a weak gesture, most people would probably feel a sense of protectiveness upon seeing it.
But Wise recognized her at a glance as Corin, who had previously used a chainsaw to cut a path for him and Koma in the Hollow. Seeing this, Wise also immediately rushed forward with a serious expression. And Corin, not far away, also issued a final warning in fear. "Really, I'm begging you... otherwise, Corin will probably have to..."
"Have to what? Hehe, could it be that you can... Oof! Ah!"
Just as Corin was about to raise her slender arm and swing her small fist, the sleazy man in front of her was suddenly sent flying by a punch. "Phew, finally made it."
"Eh? You are..." Wise let out a slight sigh of relief in his heart. Corin, on the other hand, was a bit confused. She felt as if she had heard this voice somewhere before; it was very familiar.
"Damn it! Where did you come from? How dare you hit someone! Believe it or not, I'll go to the Public Security Bureau and report you?!" Seeing his companion being sent flying, the remaining sleazy man also pointed at Wise's nose and questioned him angrily.
But Wise felt no guilt at all about this. After all, they deserved it. And if he hadn't made a move, if it had been Corin, then it probably wouldn't have been just a minor injury.
"Fine, go ahead and report me. Coincidentally, there's surveillance nearby. We can let the Public Security officers see how you were harassing others before."
"You! Damn it! It's our bad luck! Let's retreat!" Hearing Wise's words, the two men also felt a bit guilty. They immediately fled in disgrace.
And Wise, seeing this, had no intention of stopping them. He then turned his head to look at Corin behind him. "How are you? Are you okay?"
"Mmm, I'm fine. Thank you, Mr. Investigator."
"It's fine... hm? How did you recognize me?" Wise was a bit surprised at this moment. Corin then began to explain.
"It was because of your voice. Mr. Investigator's voice is very nice to listen to and also very distinctive. But originally, Corin was still a little unsure. After all, the Mr. Investigator from before was in the form of a Bangboo. But now it seems, Corin's guess was correct."
Speaking of which, Corin seemed to have suddenly thought of something and then immediately added, "Oh, also, Mr. Investigator, please rest assured. Corin will absolutely not tell anyone. Let's just treat this matter as a secret between the two of us. I won't tell even the closest person."
Seeing Corin's serious appearance, Wise also felt that she was very cute, and so his old habit acted up again. He subconsciously reached out and touched the top of her head, and then stroked it skillfully. "Mmm, I believe you, Corin."
Corin's hair was fluffy and soft, so much so that Wise couldn't put it down.
"Um, Mr. Investigator..."
"Oh, sorry, sorry. It's because Corin's hair is really so nice to touch. I'm so sorry. Also, my name is Wise, you can just call me that directly."
"Mmm, okay, Investi... Wise."
[Ding! Corin's favorability has increased by 5 points. Current favorability: 75. 200 Emotion Value obtained. Current Emotion Value: 14200.]
"Also... um, can you please stop petting me? I-I don't have any dissatisfaction with you, Wise! It's just, this makes me... a little shy..." Corin blushed, lowering her head with some embarrassment. But afraid that Wise would misunderstand, she still looked up to explain, and then immediately lowered her head again.
"Ah, sorry. I didn't mean to..."
"N-no, it's okay. After all, Wise helped Corin so much. Corin doesn't know how to thank you. So, if there's anything you need, please just ask."
Seeing Corin's serious appearance, Wise guessed that if he didn't propose something, she would probably be very sad. "Mmm, I don't really need anything right now..."
"Eh? You don't? As expected... Corin is so useless, she doesn't even have the ability to repay the benefactor who saved her twice..."
"No, that's not what I meant. It's just because it's so late now. If Corin doesn't go back soon, her family will definitely be worried. How about this, we exchange contact information, and I'll find you later when I need something."
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