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Chapter 12 Teacher Fei was tricked by a pretty boy!
Kuriyama Midori sat on the sofa next to Kisaki Eri. Although her gaze seemed to be fixed on Kisaki Eri as she worked, she was secretly watching Hayashi Shuichi in the direction of the kitchen out of the corner of her eye.
When she saw the lawyer's boyfriend put on an apron, skillfully open the refrigerator, take out ingredients, and start washing and chopping vegetables, she couldn't hide her surprise, and her eyes widened slightly.
As Eri's capable assistant, she naturally knew the Queen's personality well: a typical workaholic who, once immersed in work, would forget to eat and sleep and had no time to deal with housework.
The cleaning of the apartment building is usually handled by a cleaning company, but sometimes when it gets too messy, she comes over to help.
This is also why the black cat "Shuichi" was so close to her.
But no matter what, it shouldn't be men doing housework, right?
Kuriyama Midori's thoughts were in turmoil.
In traditional Japanese thinking, men have always been expected to be waited on hand and foot.
Generally, men are responsible for earning money to support their families, while all the housework is left to their wives.
If a man stays at home all day doing housework and doesn't go out to work, he will be looked down upon and considered to be "unambitious".
Many career women in Japan are unwilling to get married, largely because they don't want to be bogged down in complicated housework after marriage, having to work and take care of their families at the same time, leaving them physically and mentally exhausted.
The man in front of me, Lin Xiuyi, is mature and handsome with an extraordinary temperament. Instead of going out to work during the day, he stays at home wearing an apron and preparing breakfast. Moreover, judging from his movements, he is obviously very skilled at housework.
Could it be... that Ms. Fei's boyfriend is just a pretty boy who makes a living off his looks?
Kuriyama Midori's heart jumped instantly.
As a renowned lawyer, Eri Kisaki has handled all sorts of cases, including many cases of strong women being swindled out of money and sex by "pretty boys".
She herself had assisted Eri Kisaki in handling several similar cases and deeply abhorred such things.
Therefore, the moment she saw Lin Xiuyi wearing an apron and preparing breakfast, she immediately thought of these things and couldn't help but feel worried for Fei Yingli.
Could it be that Teacher Fei was deceived by this man's sweet talk?
Eri Kisaki was focused on the documents when she glanced up and noticed the unusual expression on Midori Kuriyama's face.
"What's wrong?"
"N-nothing."
Kuriyama Midori quickly looked away and shook her head.
But then I thought that as Eri Kisaki's assistant and admirer, I had a responsibility to remind her.
So, after hesitating for a moment, she mustered her courage and asked, "Attorney Fei, may I ask what Mr. Lin does for a living?"
Eri Kisaki believed that Midori Kuriyama was simply curious about Hideichi Hayashi's profession, and she also wanted to use this opportunity to have Midori return to the law firm and spread the news that she had a boyfriend, so that those persistent suitors would give up.
"He used to write two fairly well-known books, so he could be considered an author. As for now, he's probably retired a long time ago."
In the more than ten years since she parted ways with Hayashi Hideichi, Eri Kisaki's understanding of his current situation has mostly come from scattered television news and online reports.
All she knew was that Lin Xiuyi made his first fortune with two best-selling novels in his early years, and then plunged into the investment field, becoming a well-known tycoon in America with his keen insight and luck.
As for the claim that Hayashi Hideichi "no longer works," it stems entirely from Eri Kisaki's understanding of her first love.
She knew all too well how lazy Lin Xiuyi was. If he had already earned enough money to live on for several lifetimes, he would have completely given up and would never put any effort into work again.
Eri Kisaki never expected that her casual reply would only solidify Midori Kuriyama's suspicions.
Writer? Early retirement?
Writing two famous books is enough to retire early? That's just too unrealistic!
Unless he made a fortune in royalties from those two books.
Even so, shouldn't a capable man stay at home all day doing housework?
Kuriyama Midori felt increasingly uneasy as she thought about it, and her gaze towards Hayashi Hideichi became more wary and scrutinizing.
This Mr. Lin is indeed a gigolo who uses sweet talk to swindle money and sex!
Just then, Lin Xiuyi suddenly ran out from the direction of the guest room in a panic.
"Eri! Something terrible has happened! Ran is missing!"
"What?"
Eri Kisaki abruptly stood up from the sofa, the documents in her hand falling to the floor with a clatter. Her composure vanished instantly.
"What happened? Explain yourself!"
Lin Xiuyi, panting, explained, "After I brought breakfast to your table, I went to the guest room. Xiaolan didn't come out for dinner last night, and it's almost noon now, and her door is still closed."
"I knocked on the door several times, but there was no response. Worried that something had happened to her, I pushed the door open and went in. The room was empty, and the bedding was still neatly folded. No one had slept there!"
"Xiaolan must have gone out last night! Where could a child like her go in the middle of the night?"
"Last night..." Eri's cheeks suddenly flushed red as she recalled the commotion she and Hayashi Xiuyi had made until late into the night, and her heart skipped a beat.
If Xiaolan had come out of the room then, she would have heard something. No wonder she ran out without saying a word!
Guilt and worry welled up inside her instantly, making her voice tremble.
Seeing the two of them looking anxious, Kuriyama Midori comforted them with a puzzled expression, "Teacher, don't worry too much. Miss Lin Lan is already sixteen years old. She's usually well-behaved and sensible. She must have gone somewhere to relax. Maybe she'll be back later."
In her opinion, there was no need to make such a fuss about a sixteen-year-old girl going out alone.
"This...is actually..."
Eri opened her mouth, unsure how to explain.
Lin Xiuyi quickly interjected, lowering her voice to explain, "Ms. Kuriyama, you've misunderstood. The 'Xiao Lan' we're talking about isn't Lin Lan, but my and Eri's other daughter, Lin Xiao Lan, who's only six years old!"
"Lin Xiaolan?"
Kuriyama Midori's eyes widened suddenly, her blue-green pupils filled with shock.
"Teacher Fei, you actually have a younger daughter? How come I've never heard you mention her before?"
She had been Eri's assistant for four or five years. Although she didn't know everything about Eri's private affairs, she hadn't heard a single word about such a big matter!
Faced with Midori Kuriyama's persistent questioning, Eri Kisaki simply turned her head and looked at Hideichi Hayashi.
When it comes to covering up lies in an emergency, she admits she can't possibly outdo her childhood sweetheart, who's always been a smooth talker.