Outside the door, the assistant's fingers were tapping rapidly on the screen, reporting the situation in the private room to John Smith.
However, he didn't know that every move he made was seen by Ye Gengyi and Kuroba Kaito.
It’s really expected. As expected, the other party is also responsible for protecting John Smith. However, in terms of observation ability, it is far inferior to myself, the phantom thief, and my brother, the freak...
Kuroba Kaito cursed a few words in his heart, raised his hand to touch his ear, and prepared to use the hidden earphones to exchange opinions with Ye Gengyi.
At this moment, someone knocked on the half-open door.
The assistant who received John Smith's email reply came in with a hint of apology on his face: "Boy, I'm sorry to bother you. Mr. John just sent a message, asking me to ask you two about tonight's dishes. Any special requirements or taboos?”
Kuroba Kaito hesitated for a moment. He originally wanted to say it was a fish, but when his words came to his mouth, he still changed to:
"……No."
"We can all do it." Ye Gengyi said.
"Okay, I'll make arrangements right away." The assistant nodded, turned around and walked out of the private room.
Looking at his leaving figure, Kuroba Kaito couldn't help but hold his forehead and sigh... He just hoped that there would be no fish in the dishes later. He didn't think he could maintain the expression of a certain old man when he was not embarrassed. , eat it without any trouble.
…
About twenty minutes passed.
A footsteps stopped in front of the door.
Then a white man in a suit and leather tie with a shiny scalp walked in.
He looked a little older, but his posture was still upright. His eyes looked at the two people in the room, and finally fell on Ye Gengyi.
"Mr. Akiyama."
John Smith smiled and extended his hand, "I take the liberty of inviting you here this time, mainly to thank you for saving my life at the Philadelphia Art Museum."
The two stood up.
Ye Gengyi held the other person's hand and said, "That's just a small effort. You're too polite."
"It may be a trivial effort for you, but it is a life-saving grace for me." John Smith said gratefully, "Fortunately, you did not leave the art museum at that time, otherwise I would regret it for the rest of my life."
With that said, he hurriedly motioned for Ye Gengyi and Kuroba Kaito to take their seats, and then sat down himself.
"This is the friend Mr. Akiyama mentioned on the phone, Mr. Matsumoto, right?" John Smith looked at Kuroba Kaito.
"Well." Ye Gengyi introduced, "He is also a warm-hearted person and helped a lot at that time."
"It's really disrespectful." John Smith nodded slightly to Kuroba Kaito and asked casually: "I heard that you two are visiting the United States?"
"Yes, actually we originally planned to go to France, but we were a little worried about suffering from 'Paris Syndrome', so we changed our route to the United States and prepared to visit various famous attractions." Ye Geng said half-jokingly.
"Uh...hehe..."
John Smith was startled, and then said enthusiastically, "That's great. There are indeed many places worth visiting in the United States. If you need anything, I can also help arrange it so that you two can have a vacation during this time." A more enjoyable journey.”
"Really?" Ye Gengyi smiled slightly and did not reject the other party's kindness: "Then I will bother you."
It seems to be Ye Gengyi's "Paris Syndrome".
While waiting for the meal, the three of them had a very interesting chat.
John Smith also showed his humor appropriately and briefly explained some attractions worth visiting.
While chatting, the dishes were gradually served.
After hearing the waiter introduce some of the Japanese dishes that John Smith asked the kitchen to specially cook, Kuroba Kaito also took the opportunity to say:
"Mr. John, it seems you know a lot about Japanese culture."
"I only know a little bit about it. In fact, I have always been interested in Eastern culture, but I just didn't have the opportunity to understand it in depth. It is an honor for me to meet you two this time."
John Smith said modestly, "However, I am very lucky today to be able to invite two such interesting friends to dinner."
He paused briefly and then changed the subject:
"At that time, Mr. Akiyama really surprised me when he rescued me in the Philadelphia Art Museum. I thought I was hopeless, but you suddenly appeared in front of me, like a savior falling from the sky. .”
"you flatter me."
Ye Gengyi said equally modestly, "Actually, it was a coincidence. Matsumoto and I were visiting the art gallery when we heard someone shouting and went there. If it were anyone else, they would definitely do the same as long as they knew first aid."
"Having said that, not everyone will be as brave and decisive as you." John Smith said seriously, "I am very glad that I met you at that time, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable."
He paused:
"I heard... Mr. Akiyama only used a few needles at that time? Those ones are also from the East..."
"That's right, that's acupuncture in traditional Chinese medicine." Ye Geng nodded and explained, "It's a method of conditioning the body and treating diseases by stimulating acupoints. When I saw your situation, I thought acupuncture should be used. It helps stabilize your condition, so I gave it a try.”
"It's so amazing!"
John Smith lamented, "I had only seen this treatment method in the media before. If I hadn't experienced it myself, I wouldn't have expected it to be so effective."
"What I have learned is just a superficial knowledge, which is insignificant."
Ye Gengyi shook his head:
"During the period of Qin Shihuang in China, an alchemist named Xu Fu gave advice to the First Emperor, and then led five hundred boys and girls as well as craftsmen, technicians, warriors, archers and other people to go to Japan carrying grain seeds, grain, utensils, fresh water and other supplies. He arrived at the Japanese island by accident. He settled down here and taught the locals agriculture, fishing, blacksmithing, salt production and other technologies. He also taught the Japanese people medical technology and other advanced Qin Dynasty culture, and was very knowledgeable about the local people. Social development has had a profound impact. Therefore, Xu Fu was respected by the Japanese people as the "God of Farming" and the "God of Medicine", and was widely admired and worshiped..."
He looked at John Smith, whose eyes were shining:
“The acupuncture I use is derived from Chinese medicine.”
"There is such a story. Xu Fu is really an amazing person." John Smith was fascinated by it and couldn't help but sigh.
"Yes, China has a long history and profound cultural heritage. There are many things that other countries in the East can learn from, but South Korea may have different views..."
Ye Gengyi said with a smile:
"Because in their fantasy, the universe belongs to them."
"Pfft..." Kuroba Kaito couldn't hold back his laughter.
John Smith also smiled a little when he heard this.
He thought Mr. Akiyama was very humorous.
But Kuroba Kaito knows that if someone really asks why he said that, a certain old man will definitely answer lightly:
"I'm just stating the facts."
(End of chapter)
