Conan: Ran turns into an elementary school student and calls me dad.

Chapter 128 Yukiko, who loves to play around

After Lin Xiuyi finished speaking, he found it somewhat amusing.

This was actually a spur-of-the-moment decision.

He recalled the Conan fanfiction he had read in his previous life, where many authors liked to have Akemi Miyano become a maid.

At the time, he thought the idea was a bit perverse, but now that it's his turn, he finds it quite tempting.

He kept such a beautiful girl at home, keeping her as a mistress and having her serve him like a servant.

Every morning I wake up to beautiful women serving me tea and water, and every evening I come home to someone massaging my shoulders and back...

That feeling was really good.

Of course, aside from that little thought, his words also constituted a promise.

This was to put Miyano Akemi at ease, so that she wouldn't overthink things and believe that she might abandon the sisters.

Akemi Miyano was stunned.

She looked at Lin Xiuyi, at his half-joking, half-serious expression, and at the kindness and promise hidden in his eyes.

A moment later, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

That smile spread from the corner of her lips, brightening her entire face.

"...Yes." The girl nodded gently. "I do."

Don't worry, everything will be alright.

Lin Xiu waved his hand, turned around and walked out of the apartment.

The door closed gently behind them, shutting out the girl standing in the light.

……

When Lin Xiuyi returned to the villa in 2-chome, it was already dusk.

The setting sun painted the horizon a warm orange-red, and a few rays of its afterglow filtered through the treetops over the courtyard wall and onto the steps in front of the gate.

The moment he pushed open the door, the motion-sensor light in the entryway automatically turned on, its warm yellow glow dispelling the twilight outside.

"I'm back."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than light footsteps were heard coming from the stairs.

Xiaolan peeked out from the second floor, saw him, and a relieved smile spread across her face: "You're back!"

The girl walked briskly down the stairs, followed slowly by Judy.

Xiaolan changed into a set of home clothes, her ponytail tied high, making her look exceptionally youthful and lively.

Although she didn't know why Lin Xiuyi insisted that she go home on time today, looking at Lin Xiuyi's solemn expression, she guessed that something unusual must have happened.

After greeting Lin Xiuyi, the girl obediently returned to her bedroom, leaving the adults alone.

Judy stood in the entryway, her gaze sweeping over Lin Xiuyi.

She changed into a set of loungewear, her long blonde hair casually draped over her shoulders, and without the sunglasses and disguise she wore during the day, she looked like an ordinary, beautiful neighbor.

"Boss, what happened?" Judy feigned ignorance, her tone carrying just the right amount of curiosity.

"It's nothing." Lin Xiuyi took off his coat and casually hung it on the hanger. "By the way, where's Yuki... Lin Nami?"

He almost let something slip, but thankfully he corrected himself in time.

"Miss Nami should be in the kitchen preparing dinner now."

Judy glanced at the clock on the wall; the hands pointed to 6:10.

"Boss, do you need to see her?"

"Hmm, there are some things I want to eat, and I'd like her to try making them."

Lin Xiuyi casually replied, then turned and went downstairs to the kitchen.

Judy watched his figure disappear around the corner of the stairs, and the smile on her face gradually faded.

During her ten-day undercover mission, although she didn't meet Vermouth, she did meet someone else she never expected: Akemi Miyano.

Moreover, she became a target for assassination by the Black Organization.

Judy's brow furrowed slightly.

She recalled the scene she witnessed at the coffee shop that day, the woman throwing herself into Lin Xiuyi's arms and weeping bitterly, and Lin Xiuyi gently wiping away her tears.

Should she report this to the United States?

Let Shuichi Akai know that the woman he once loved deeply is now in danger?

Judy closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

……

In the kitchen, Lin Nami was wearing a plain apron and busy at the stove.

The apron straps were tied into a delicate bow at her waist, swaying slightly with her gentle movements.

The woman held a wooden spoon and gently stirred the soup in a steaming pot, while occasionally picking up a pinch of salt with her other hand and sprinkling it evenly into the pot.

Several dishes of prepared side dishes were placed on the stove, their colors perfectly matched, making them very appetizing just to look at.

Lin Xiuyi stood at the kitchen doorway, leaning against the door frame, arms crossed, quietly watching her.

His gaze lingered on her graceful back for a long while before he suddenly spoke: "Can you contact Sharon?"

Lin Nami's hand suddenly stopped.

She was holding a small dish for tasting, and had just brought it to her lips.

The moment she heard those words, the beautiful cook's fingers tightened as if struck by something—

"Snap!"

The small white porcelain dish slipped from her fingers, fell to the floor, and shattered into countless pieces.

"Sir, what are you saying?" Lin Nami turned around, her face full of surprise. "I don't quite understand. Who is Sharon?"

Lin Xiuyi looked at her, but did not answer immediately. He simply met her gaze quietly.

The kitchen was quiet for a few seconds, with only the soft bubbling of the soup pot on the stove.

"Yukiko," Lin Xiuyi called out her real name directly, "I need to talk to her."

Lin Nami, no, Fujimine Yukiko, froze on the surface.

After a moment of silence, the beautiful cook smiled.

She put down the wooden spoon in her hand, clapped her hands lightly, and complained in a coquettish voice, "What a pity, I was hoping to play for two more days."

As she spoke, Yukiko stepped in front of Hayashi Hideichi, reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck.

The beautiful cook tiptoed slightly, brought her red lips close to Lin Xiuyi's ear, and whispered:

"I originally thought that if you didn't discover my identity within three days, I would leave and never bother you and Eri again."

She paused, her warm breath brushing against Lin Xiuyi's ear.

"I didn't expect you to find out so quickly, after only one day."

Lin Xiuyi reached out and wrapped his arms around Yukiko's slender waist.

Her waist was very slender; even through her apron and clothing, one could feel its soft curves.

Lin Xiuyi pulled her closer to him, and the two embraced tightly, just like they had done many years ago.

"You've already leaked so much information, how could I not notice? Why would you even consider leaving? Staying would have been so much better."

Yukiko lifted her head from Hayashi Shuichi's embrace, glaring at him with a face full of resentment.

She reached out, pinched the soft flesh of Lin Xiuyi's waist with two fingers, and twisted it hard.

"Hmph, so the three of you are now reunited."

The beautiful cook's tone was clearly tinged with sourness.

"If I show my face again, won't I just become a bad woman who ruins your family?"

Lin Xiu felt a sharp pain, but instead of pulling away, she hugged her even tighter.

He looked down at the other person and retorted confidently, "Isn't this also your fault?"

"What does this have to do with me?" Yukiko was taken aback.