I'm in Conan, I'm not a gangster

Chapter 584 The food was even fed into his mouth (2nd update)
Although the Suzuki family's villa in Osaka is not as spacious as their estate in Tokyo, it is still luxurious and exquisite.

The European-style building is surrounded by a meticulously manicured courtyard, and the fountain shimmers in the moonlight.

Inside the villa, the marble floors gleamed, and the crystal chandeliers cast a warm glow; every detail showcased the Suzuki family's wealth.

Sonoko first led the three to their guest room before saying, "Go back and take a shower first, and then we'll go soak in the hot spring together! My family's open-air hot spring draws real geothermal water; a soak there will be incredibly relaxing!"

Kazuha, who had been feeling a bit down, was also affected by the atmosphere and smiled faintly: "This is so nice... I haven't been to a hot spring in so long."

Shiraishi looked around and exclaimed, "As expected of the Suzuki family, even their villa in Osaka is so exquisite."

Pu Siqinglan gave an apologetic smile and said, "I'm sorry, Ms. Suzuki. I'm a little tired today and just want to take a quick shower and rest. I can't join you for the hot spring."

Her voice was soft, but her gaze swept over Shiraishi E almost imperceptibly before she lowered her eyes.

Sonoko waved her hand: "It's alright, it's alright! You should get some rest!"

After everyone parted ways, they returned to their respective rooms.

Shiraishi returned to her guest room and took a bath in the spacious Japanese-style bathroom.

With a creak, the bathroom door was gently pushed open.

Pu Siqinglan was standing in the doorway when she appeared. She bowed slightly and said, "I'm sorry for coming in without saying hello... If you don't mind, I'll help you wash up."

When she received no reply from Shiraishi E, she slowly approached, picked up a towel from the side, and gently wiped his back.

“Shiraishi-kun, I’ve come to express my gratitude.” Her fingertips brushed lightly across his shoulder. “If you hadn’t asked, I probably wouldn’t have had the chance to get up close to that memory egg.”

Before she could say anything, the other person had already guessed her thoughts, which made Pu Siqinglan marvel at the other person's keen observation skills.

She took the initiative to come over and quickly confront the other party to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings.

"As you said, I am a researcher of the Romanov dynasty, and I have been searching for Romanov treasures scattered all over the world."

“I originally planned to buy it with money, but 800 million yen is simply beyond my means.”

Pu Siqinglan paused for a moment, and seeing that Baishi Hui didn't react, she continued, "I did think about... stealing it."

"But after seeing your relationship with Ms. Suzuki, I gave up on that idea!"

"I assure you, as long as this memory egg remains in the Suzuki family's hands, I will not take it away by illegal means!"

Pu Siqinglan's words can be simply translated as: "I've confessed, please let me go."

Shiraishi E finally turned her head and looked directly into her eyes: "As long as you don't touch that Easter egg, I guarantee you'll be safe and sound!"

Pu Siqinglan breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled sweetly: "I understand."

She finished wiping his body, and then bowed slightly, saying, "Well then, I won't disturb your happiness any longer, Shiraishi-kun."

She then left the bathroom.

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As night fell, the steam rising from the hot spring pool swirled and lingered under the moonlight.

When Shiraishi E arrived at the hot spring wearing a yukata, she saw Sonoko and Kazuha already soaking in the pool. The two were wrapped in white towels, their cheeks flushed, and they were holding crystal clear glasses in their hands.

"Ah, this is so enjoyable!" Sonoko tilted her head back and drank the plum wine in her glass, sighing contentedly.

The cool liquor slid down her neck, releasing a faint aroma in the steam of the hot spring.

Kazuha held the wine glass in both hands, gazing dreamily at the water's surface: "Now I think I understand why adults like drinking. This feeling, so light and airy."

"Right, right!" Sonoko excitedly splashed the water. "I love this slightly tipsy feeling the most; it makes me so happy!"

Shiraishi E cautiously stepped into the hot spring, the warm water instantly enveloping his body. He looked helplessly at the two girls: "Don't drink too much while soaking in the hot spring, it's easy to get drunk." "It's better to be drunk!" Kazuha suddenly raised her voice, downing the drink in her glass in one gulp, "I just want to get drunk! I want to forget... forget all my troubles!"

Sonoko winked mischievously and whispered in Shiraishi E's ear, "See? Typical heartbreak symptoms. Heartbroken before even starting a relationship~"

"It's not heartbreak!" Kazuha suddenly stood up, the hot spring water splashing, and retorted, "This is...this is disappointment! Yes, it's disappointment!"

"Alright, alright, it's disappointment~" Sonoko suppressed a laugh and poured Kazuha a full glass of wine. "Come on, let's drink to your 'disappointment'!"

Just as Shiraishi E was about to dissuade him, Kazuha grabbed her wrist: "Shiraishi-kun wants to drink too!"

Without saying a word, she poured a glass of water into his mouth.

The cool liquor slid down my throat, carrying the unique sweet and sour taste of plums.

"You really can't drink anymore," Shiraishi E said, wiping her mouth, but the two girls ignored her and started another round of drinking.

Gradually, off-key singing began to rise from the hot spring.

Sonoko waved a bottle of liquor and sang popular idol songs at the moment;

Kazuha hugged the floating pillow and hummed an unknown tune.

Suddenly, Kazuha slipped into the water, leaving only a string of bubbles bursting on the surface.

"Gulu gulu."

"Kazuha!" Upon discovering the girl, Shiraishi E rushed over and pulled her out of the water.

Kazuha's wet hair clung to her face, her eyes were unfocused, and she was muttering, "Another cup."

"We can't soak anymore." Shiraishi E made a quick decision, supporting Kazuha with one hand and pulling the swaying Sonoko away from the hot spring with the other.

A night breeze blew by, and the two girls sneezed at the same time.

When Shiraishi E escorted Kazuha back to her room, Sonoko suddenly woke up and whispered mysteriously in Shiraishi E's ear, "I'm leaving Kazuha in your care now~"

After saying that, she smiled slyly and quickly closed the door.

At this moment, Kazuha opened her eyes groggily, her whole body hanging on Shiraishi E's arm.

"Shiraishi-kun." Her voice was tinged with drunkenness, and her breath carried a faint scent of alcohol. "Sonoko said that dating you was very enjoyable, is that true?"

Shiraishi E saw that the garden was feeding her, so how could she refuse?
Anyway, I'm not a good person either!
Without any hesitation, he brushed the wet hair stuck to the girl's face: "Everyone's experience is different. Instead of listening to others, why not experience it for yourself?"

Kazuha suddenly raised her head, her eyes hazy yet resolute, "Then I want to experience it."

Moonlight streamed through the corridor windows, casting dappled shadows on Kazuha's damp eyelashes.

Her yukata had become slightly loose from the earlier commotion, revealing her delicate collarbone. The steam from the hot spring gave her skin a faint pink hue, like a cherry blossom in its first bloom.

Shiraishi E gazed at her serious expression and gently lifted her chin: "Are you sure?"

Kazuha nodded vigorously, a movement that almost made her lose her balance, causing her to fall into Shiraishi E's arms.

Her heartbeat came through the thin bathrobe, rapid and strong.

"Then let me give you a good experience." Shiraishi E's voice lowered, carrying a hint of danger.

He scooped Kazuha up in his arms and carried her to the empty room next door.

The moonlight, like water, cast long, long shadows of the two people.

In the distance, the sound of the hot spring water still murmured, as if composing an ambiguous melody for this hazy, intoxicating night.

(End of this chapter)