Ke Xue: My standards for dating are not problematic!

Chapter 384

"cheers!"

Kitahara Natsuhiro, Sera Masumi, and Sera Mari raised their glasses together and then made a loud bang.

Kitahara Natsuhiro and Sera Mary's glasses were filled with wine, specifically red wine, while Sera Masumi's glass naturally contained fruit juice.

Sera Masumi is still a child, a high school student, and she is not yet of age to drink alcohol.

In Japan, boys can register for marriage at 18 and girls at 16, but drinking alcohol is only allowed at 20, even if you are already married.

However, this is not absolute. As long as you are wearing a high school uniform or state your grade level, you can buy it at the store without anyone questioning you.

If you expose yourself, there's nothing you can do; they won't sell it to you because it's illegal.

However, Sera Masumi didn't care about any of that. She didn't drink at all because drinking would affect her brain. She was a detective, and her brain was her life. How could she let her brain be affected?

So it's better not to drink this wine.

Besides, the wine doesn't taste very good. She's had her share of sneaking a sip before. I really don't know why the adults like it so much. Honestly!
Sure enough, everyone is curious about things like alcohol and cigarettes. The more you forbid them from doing so, the more they will do it. Even Sera Masumi is no exception. Moreover, she is a detective, and detectives are incredibly curious. Otherwise, Shinichi Kudo wouldn't have been knocked unconscious by Gin and turned into a cute little elementary school student.

In addition, Conan, Ran Mouri, and Sonoko have all secretly drunk alcohol without telling the adults.

Of course, Kitahara Natsuhiro was the same way before; he could drink a little bit without any problems.

"Hmm, this wine tastes really good," Kitahara Natsuhiro said, looking at the liquid in his glass.

Upon hearing this, Sera Mary smiled and said, "Yes, this is a bottle of my treasured wine. I rarely drink such good wine by myself, so I'm reluctant to part with it. But it's perfect for entertaining guests."

She also enjoys drinking and has a wine cabinet in London filled with her collection, which she drinks whenever she feels like it.

Furthermore, when she came from London, she brought her own alcohol with her, transported it by air, and also erased all the information.

This would be an easy task for an MI6 agent, and she also has enough connections to handle it well.

And after arriving in Japan, her second son also sent her something, which was also alcohol.

Compared to her eldest son, Shuichi Akai, she preferred her second son, Hideyoshi Haneda, because he was so easy to take care of and would even bring her things. It's just that the two of them never met.

However, Sera Masumi did meet her second brother once, but only once.

Because she knew she shouldn't disturb her second brother's life.

After all, under certain circumstances, they are already two separate families, not one family, and have already been separated.

While Sera Mary thought so, Hideyoshi Haneda did not.

Because Sera Mary, Sera Masumi, and Akai Shuichi are all his family, his unchanging family.

"I'm really lucky to be able to drink such good wine." Kitahara Natsuhiro raised his glass.

Sera Mary from across the table joined in at the right moment, making a crisp sound: "There's nothing to be lucky or unlucky about. In fact, meeting you, Kitahara-sensei, is a kind of luck for us. It's just some alcohol. We can buy more when we finish it."

"I'm quite generous when it comes to alcohol."

Actually, she doesn't drink much anymore, because a secret agent needs to be vigilant at all times.

However, after Akai Tsutomu disappeared, she also stepped back to the sidelines to take care of her family. Taking care of children can be troublesome, and she also lost her husband.

So she started learning to drink alcohol. Sometimes alcohol can relieve fatigue and help her forget things.

However, she did not drink excessively like Kogoro Mouri. She only drank a little bit each day, with meals, and never drank more than that.

Because she knew very well that the danger around her was not over, and she needed to keep a clear head.

Besides, she has a silly daughter to take care of, so she can't afford to collapse first!
“I see.” Kitahara Natsuhiro nodded. “It seems you enjoy drinking, Mrs. Mary.”

“Yes.” Sera Mary took a sip of red wine and ate a bite of food, savoring the taste, but there was still a trace of worry in her eyes: “I drink because I have some worries, and over time it has become a habit, but I am very moderate.”

Upon hearing this, Kitahara Natsuyu smiled and did not continue the conversation on this topic.

If nothing unexpected happens, Sera Mary's troubles are definitely related to her husband, Akai Tsutomu.

Akai Tsutomu disappeared more than a decade ago, but his body has never been found, not even by the Black Organization.

Therefore, many people suspect that Tsutomu Akai is still alive, and there are even many people in the anime who resemble Tsutomu Akai.

But Kitahara Natsuhiro felt that Akai Tsutomu was most likely dead, otherwise how could someone endure not seeing his wife and children for more than ten years?

If such a person truly exists, then I must express my admiration, for I certainly couldn't do it.

Moreover, he didn't sense anyone spying on him in the vicinity, except for Pu and Jiang.

So Akai Tsutomu is dead, completely dead!

“Drinking alcohol is good too,” Kitahara Natsuyu said. “I’ve heard that drinking red wine can beautify the skin, especially if it’s before bed, it’s very good for the skin.”

"Oh, is that so?" Sera Mary touched her cheek and laughed. "Then I really did drink the right thing. It's time for a woman my age to take care of herself."

“There,” Kitahara Natsuyu said. “Mrs. Mary, you look very young. You don’t look like a mother of three at all. You look to be no more than thirty years old. You’re still very young.”

This is the truth; there is no flattery involved.

Sera Mari's skin is really good, just like the beautiful witch from her previous life in Japan.

These people are truly blessed with natural good looks and have put in a lot of hard work, which is why they don't look old and are incredibly energetic.

So at this time, Sera Mary really smelled amazing, just like wine, the longer it's aged, the better it gets, and it's becoming more and more tempting!

It can be said that Sera Mary is a woman who has been refined by time.

“Oh dear,” Sera Mary laughed a little embarrassedly upon hearing this, “Kitahara-sensei, you’re too funny. I’m not that young anymore. I’m already an old woman.”

"It's true, I'm not just saying that to flatter you."

Sera Masumi, standing to the side, held a juice and listened to the two of them complimenting each other, feeling a little tired of it.

"Is this what adults' gatherings are like? It looks so fake." "Mom is already fifty years old, she's not young anymore, and Kitahara-sensei is actually lying and saying that Mom is young, only in her thirties. It's disgusting." Sera Masumi couldn't help but complain in her heart.

There was no way around it; she saw her mother's face every day and didn't realize she was only thirty years old.

She probably said that because she knew her mother's age; after all, there was nothing she could do about it.

When you know someone's age, you often form some stereotypes, and Sera Masumi was no exception.

For example, when you think of programmers, the first thing that comes to mind is their baldness.

But in reality, Sera Mary looks very young.

If given a choice, most people would choose Sera Mary over the younger Sera Masumi.

She's got a great figure, she's pretty, and she's blonde—that's good enough. As for Sera Masumi?
Aside from her fangs, she has no redeeming qualities whatsoever; it's hard to believe she's Sera Mari's daughter.

She didn't inherit any of Sera Mary's essence, but the eyes are somewhat similar, that is, somewhat similar.

"Masumi, are you talking badly about me behind my back?" Suddenly, Sera Mary turned to look at her daughter.

She was all too familiar with that look in Zhenchun's eyes. There was nothing she could do; the child had been with her since birth and had never left.

So Sera Masumi knew what kind of poop this guy was going to take the moment he stuck his butt out.

He must be thinking to himself that she's already an old woman.

"Ah!" Sera Masumi was stunned when she heard this. Cold sweat started to break out on her back, and her face showed an unusual panic: "No, absolutely not, Mom, you are just overthinking it."

"Mom is so perceptive, what a terrifying woman, no wonder she's a former MI6 agent!" Sera Makoto added in his mind.

“I think you not only speak ill of your mother in your heart, but you also think that we adults are just saying polite words and flattering words, and you think it’s shameless, right?” Kitahara Natsuyu also chimed in with a slight smile.

The next second, Sera Masumi was drenched in sweat.

"Damn it! It's one thing for Mom to know what I'm thinking, but how did Kitahara-sensei find out too?"

Was my facial expression that obvious?

She's a detective, after all. How could a detective so obviously reveal their inner thoughts?

In fact, Sera Masumi's expression is very easy to understand. She is very disgusted, but not because she is disgusted by them. Rather, she is disgusted by what they say. It is all just polite talk and has no sincerity at all. It is a bit disgusting to listen to.

“It’s quite obvious.” Kitahara Natsuyu swirled his wine glass and added, “Your thoughts have been clear to both your mother and me for a long time, so we know exactly what you’re thinking.”

"It's like having roundworms in your stomach."

He used his abilities to steal Sera Masumi's heart, but Sera Mary simply understood her daughter, which is why she could guess it.

But no matter what, Sera Masumi's heart was seen through by them.

At that moment, she wished she could find a hole to crawl into, or even dig out a three-room apartment with her toes.

How embarrassing! I want to die!
If she had a choice, she definitely wouldn't be at home tonight, but she has no choice but to stay out overnight.

After all, they are being hunted down by a criminal organization. If their identities are exposed, it will cause a lot of trouble and also implicate others.

Therefore, Sera Masumi avoids spending the night outside, even when invited by Sonoko and Ran.

However, they haven't encountered the Black Organization for so long, so perhaps the Black Organization has forgotten about them.

Maybe she'll be able to stay overnight at her classmate's house in the future, which would be a novel experience for her.

You can stay overnight at Sonoko's, Ran's, or Koizumi Akako's houses, especially Ran's, where you might meet Conan Edogawa.

She's been following Conan closely lately, finding him incredibly interesting, and she's even discovered his secret. Plus, his flustered moments are absolutely hilarious!
Unfortunately, she can't expose Conan's identity, because that would cause unforeseen circumstances; it's better to keep things as they are!
"You two are really scary," Sera Masumi exclaimed, then immediately gulped down a mouthful of juice to calm her nerves.

There was nothing she could do; her mother and Kitahara-sensei were just too terrifying, they could see right through her.

In front of the two of them, I felt as if I were naked, which was truly terrifying.

“Speaking of which, I’m a bit of a detective, you know,” Kitahara Natsuyu said with a smile. “And you wouldn’t be so flustered. It was just that your expression was too obvious. If you had just pretended a little, we wouldn’t have been able to figure out your thoughts so quickly.”

“That’s right.” Sera Mary smiled slightly. “So you still need to practice a bit more!”

"Detective Sera".

Hearing what the two said, Sera Masumi was annoyed, but she didn't say anything to refute them, because what they said was true.

"Sigh, I'm scared of you guys." Sera Masumi directly raised her hand to launch a sneak attack.

Upon hearing this, Kitahara Natsuhiro and Sera Mary burst into laughter: "Come on, everyone, eat your food, or it will get cold."

At this moment, Sera Mary also started to call out to Xia Yu, using serving chopsticks to put food into Xia Yu's bowl.

"I've been learning Chinese cooking recently. Why don't you give it a try and see how it tastes?"

Since she had nothing to do at home, she started learning to cook, not just Chinese food, but other cuisines as well, since she had nothing else to do anyway, so she decided to pass the time.

"it is good."

Kitahara Natsuyu nodded, put the food in his bowl into his mouth, and chewed: "The taste is okay, but it's a bit too bland. You could add some chili to season it, which would make the flavor richer."

"Chili peppers?" Sera Mary said, "I'll try it sometime."

"Not much is needed, just a little bit will do."

"Um"

at the same time.

Judy is eavesdropping and monitoring her home in real time.

"Why are all these meaningless words!"

(End of this chapter)