[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment":3,"chapter-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-125":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Tokyo: You Call This Normal Equipment?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1951689,2739,"Chapter 125","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-125",125,"\u003Cp>Next, she gently placed his hand on her leg, which was wearing black silk stockings, and then turned her head to look at Xia Xia Xia Mujun.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On that face that had always been as indifferent as ice, a curve actually appeared, which was rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...You really are becoming more and more interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun didn't dare to move his arm, nor did he have the heart to feel the subtle touch coming from her leg, just frowned tightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What on earth are you talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Midou Orihime's smile deepened, carrying a kind of eerie satisfaction as if she had insight into a secret:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Just literally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I don't understand...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun admitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Midou Orihime didn't explain, just locked onto him with those deep eyes that seemed to be able to devour souls, and asked an abrupt question:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Answer me. Now, in your eyes, what color is the sky?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun felt this young lady's thinking was jumping, and her words were unfathomable.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But under that gaze with great pressure, he still answered truthfully:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Twilight color.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Midou Orihime's eyebrows twitched imperceptibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Then, what do the people on the roadside look like? How are they different from us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"They look like ordinary people. There's no essential difference from you and me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The corners of Midou Orihime's mouth slowly hooked up into a more obvious curve.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...Interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After spitting out these two words, she spoke no more, even casually shaking off Natsume Chikage's hand, turning alone toward the car window to gaze at the scenery flying past outside—which appeared entirely scarlet in her eyes—and fell into a kind of deep contemplation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun couldn't see through her, nor could he see his own situation clearly, so naturally, he wouldn't speak unnecessarily and increase variables.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He also chose silence, his gaze cast outside the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The vehicle was speeding smoothly on the highway, with an unknown destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Shinya Publishing, Second Editorial Group meeting room.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The hands of the clock on the wall had quietly pointed to five, but no one in the room had any intention of getting up to leave—today was the scheduled cross-review day.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The so-called cross-review meant that all editors in the group had to take turns reviewing the suspense and mystery novel manuscripts recommended by others this week that they thought had potential, discuss them together, and finally collectively decide which works could obtain signing qualifications.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One person's vision always has limitations, and personal preferences are hard to avoid.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Editor A preferred the precise tricks of full-scale puzzle-solving, Editor B was passionate about the profound analysis of human nature in the social school, Editor C favored the battle of wits in court, and Editor D favored the lone wolf style of the hard-boiled detective.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And the publishing quota for each cycle of the publishing house was fixed, and it was impossible to let personal preferences expand infinitely.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Therefore, for a work to be signed, it must win the recognition of the majority of editors.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even if an editor highly recommended it, if they couldn't convince their colleagues, the manuscript still couldn't pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Of course, there were exceptions—high-level executives like the editorial group leader or editor-in-chief who had the power of \"final say\" could make a decision directly based on their deep industry qualifications and sharp vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, the quality of works that could be favored by them was usually enough to conquer most other editors, so this situation was not common.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Editor Takahashi Jun was originally full of confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He firmly believed that as long as his colleagues started reading *The Devotion of Suspect X*, it would definitely pass unanimously.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, from dawn to dusk, watching the off-duty time approaching, the other editors in the group were still focused on reviewing other manuscripts piled on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the center of the conference table, that manuscript of *The Devotion of Suspect X* that he had brought with full expectation had never been touched by anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was as if there was an invisible barrier, making everyone \"tacitly\" ignore Takahashi Jun and his recommendation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Takahashi Jun's temples oozed fine cold sweat, and his initial enthusiasm was eroded bit by bit by the constantly growing anxiety and hidden despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He endured for a whole day, constantly comforting himself: once everyone finished reading what was at hand, it would naturally be his turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, why had no one read it until now?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just at this moment, a cold and cruel fact that he had deliberately forgotten for a long time hit his consciousness—\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It seemed that from a long, long time ago, the manuscripts he brought were always like this, ignored by everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In front of a high-end private hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The black luxury car slowly stopped here.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Konoe Hitomi looked at Xia Xia Xia Mujun in the back through the rearview mirror, her beautiful face without any expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Xia Xia Xia Mujun, please get off the car with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun didn't reply, first turning to look at the empty seat beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Midou Orihime, who had been sitting there, had already left halfway, not knowing where she was heading.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun still didn't understand what she wanted to do to him, why did she look for him?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He turned to look at the high-end private hospital outside the window, and many bad thoughts flashed through his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After deep thought for a moment, he frowned and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Senior Konoe, what exactly are you planning to do by bringing me to this hospital?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Konoe Hitomi finally replied rarely:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Physical examination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun was completely confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had imagined many strange results.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But he never expected her to bring him for a physical examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Is it really just a physical examination?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun was slightly silent, found an excuse, and tested:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I've been afraid of injections since I was a child, can I not have a physical examination?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Then what should I do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The expressionless Konoe Hitomi was clenching her fists slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I can knock you out in advance, so you won't be afraid, do you need that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...You'd better pretend I didn't say anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun noticed that the pistol had disappeared at some point.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As for where it was, he could guess with his knees; it must be on Konoe Hitomi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But even when he got off the car, he never saw Konoe Hitomi carrying any tools like a holster or bag that could hold a pistol.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She stood in front of him all by herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun looked at the maid outfit she was wearing, looked down at her skirt hem, and was thoughtful...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The expressionless Konoe Hitomi clearly noticed Qianjing's gaze and said lightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I really didn't expect that Xia Xia Xia Mujun, who looks serious, actually likes to look at girls' skirts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun said speechlessly:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking, I was just checking where you put the gun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Konoe Hitomi said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Very curious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Want to check now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I heard that current male high school students really like girls looking at him kneeling on the ground with a look of disgust, and then lifting their skirts and scolding him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Just imagining it is already very exciting and expectant, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun said speechlessly:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I'm not a pervert, who would be expectant and excited about that kind of scene!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Konoe Hitomi gently lifted the skirt of her thigh, revealing the slight absolute space between her white silk and the maid skirt, but that was all.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Given that you are special, if you want to do this, it's not that I can't reluctantly agree to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1296,"2026-06-15T07:08:26.586Z","2026-06-17T08:41:32.805Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","81078c6a3378762aab8b78bccd5994977a07192793cfe7b22dd50015f1157ca1","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-126","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-124",624,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-cover.jpg"]