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Chapter 737 Eri Kisaki Returns to Her 27-Year-Old Self

Eri Kisaki's gaze was fixed on the small capsule in Emi Shiraishi's palm, as if she wanted to find some absurd evidence in this seemingly ordinary object.

She shook her head slightly, a disbelieving smile curving her lips: "Rejuvenation? How could such a thing possibly exist in reality? Shiraishi, your joke is far too surreal."

Shiraishi E's smile remained calm, but her eyes held an undeniable seriousness: "It certainly sounds like a fantasy, but it really exists. This pill is the key to making you young again."

He paused, then corrected himself: "To be precise, it doesn't take you back to your childhood, but rather precisely adjusts your physical condition to your peak at twenty-seven."

Eri Kisaki still thought it was a carefully designed joke, and couldn't help but follow up with his words, her tone slightly teasing: "Then why not just let me go back to eighteen? Wouldn't that be more youthful and energetic?"

“I’ve considered that option too.” Shiraishi E cooperated by showing a thoughtful expression. “But considering you’ll be appearing in court to defend yourself, it seems a bit too naive for you at this age.”

"Twenty-five is still a bit too young, so after thinking it over, twenty-seven is the most suitable age—it has enough mature charm while maintaining the best physical condition."

This earnest explanation made Eri Kisaki laugh out loud, and she continued to play along with this seemingly absurd script: "Hmm, that makes a lot of sense."

"Making me look this age is just right, it won't arouse suspicion. If I looked too young, I could just put on makeup and add a few wrinkles manually! You're so thoughtful!"

Shiraishi E nodded in satisfaction: "I think so too. Then, please take this pill, and you will witness a miracle with your own eyes."

Eri took the capsule, gently twirled it between her fingertips, and asked half-jokingly, "What if it fails? How will you take responsibility?"

Shiraishi E casually spread her hands: "Do whatever you want with me."

“Okay, it’s a deal.” Eri Kisaki agreed with a smile, and then put the capsule into her mouth without hesitation.

She didn't actually believe in rejuvenation, but rather in the absolute trust she had in the man before her—after all, he had saved her life twice, and this gratitude and trust far exceeded common sense.

A glint of admiration flashed in Shiraishi E's eyes.

After taking the pill, Eri Kisaki waited a moment, then deliberately teased, "What happened to the promised return of youth? Why isn't there any sign of it?"

"Please be patient, it will take effect soon," Shiraishi E gently reassured her.

Just as Eri was about to get up and suggest drinking while waiting, a sudden burning sensation surged through her body.

Her breathing suddenly quickened, her limbs went weak, and she uncontrollably slumped back onto the sofa. Her heart pounded in her chest, and every breath became difficult.

"W-What's going on?" She looked at Shiraishi E in a panic, her voice trembling slightly with unease.

Shiraishi immediately stepped forward and embraced her, gently comforting her, "The medicine is starting to take effect. Just bear with it a little longer, it will pass in a few minutes."

Eri wanted to say something, but a sharp pain that felt like it was melting her bones swept through her body, causing her to let out a shrill cry before her consciousness sank into darkness.

Shiraishi E gazed quietly at the person in her arms, watching as time seemed to reverse in her body in an incredible way—her skin regained its youthful glow, her facial features became more defined, and her entire body appeared more youthful.

In just a few minutes, 37-year-old Eri Kisaki had transformed back to 27 years old, and a full ten years had been miraculously erased.

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Eri Kisaki slowly awoke from her coma, her consciousness returning like a gentle tide.

She found herself being held firmly in Shiraishi E's arms, her silk robe soaked with sweat, clinging to her skin and bringing a cool, sticky feeling.

A strong sense of weakness swept over my body, as if I had just gone through a long high fever.

"What...what happened to me?" Her voice was hoarse, filled with the confusion and vulnerability of someone just waking up, as she tried to recall the moments before she lost consciousness. "Just now...that feeling..."

Shiraishi looked down at her, her eyes filled with understanding and a hint of barely perceptible expectation, and smiled, "How does it feel? Why don't you... try it for yourself?"

He didn't put her down, but instead carried her straight into the spacious bathroom next door.

The bathroom lights were much brighter than the living room lights.

Shiraishi adjusted her posture so that Eri Kisaki could face the huge floor-to-ceiling mirror directly.

When the image in the mirror came into clear view, Eri Kisaki held her breath instantly, her pupils dilating slightly in shock.

The woman in the mirror... it's her, yet not the person she remembers!
The fine lines at the corners of his eyes, left by years of focused reading of case files and slight frowning, had disappeared without a trace.

My skin is no longer the slightly sagging state that one would expect at thirty-seven; instead, it radiates youthful glow, is firm and elastic, and seems to be full of moisture and vitality.

Her whole face looked radiant, full of the plump collagen that only youth can possess!

"This...this is impossible!" she exclaimed instinctively, her voice filled with disbelief and shock. "It's unbelievable!!"

Shiraishi E chuckled softly and carefully placed her on the non-slip floor tiles.

As soon as her feet touched the ground, Eri stumbled and fell in front of the mirror, her hands bracing against the cold glass, almost pressing her face against it, greedily scrutinizing the familiar yet unfamiliar face in the mirror—it was how she looked at twenty-seven, sharp, confident, and radiant with a brightness untouched by the ravages of time.

She could even clearly see the incredible light in her own eyes.

Then, as if to confirm further, she took a small step back and hesitantly turned her body.

A long-lost feeling of lightness instantly spread throughout my body!
The soreness and stiffness in my lower back that I used to often feel due to long hours of desk work and maintaining a fixed posture have completely disappeared!

My body felt as if it had been relieved of a heavy burden, and every joint felt flexible and relaxed.

All these incredible signs clearly point to one fact—her body has indeed reverted to the vibrant state it was in ten years ago, when she was twenty-seven!
The immense shock left Eri Kisaki frozen in place. It took her more than ten seconds before she abruptly turned around to look at Emi Shiraishi, who had been silently watching her. She swallowed hard, her voice trembling slightly with excitement: "This world... actually has... such a miraculous drug?"

Shiraishi E nodded, her smile gentle yet firm: "Haven't you already proven this miracle with your own experience?"

Eri Kisaki took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, trying to calm her turbulent emotions, which were like a tsunami.

Reason told her this went against common sense, but every cell in her body was screaming for real change.

It took her some time to finally force herself to accept this surreal reality.

However, after accepting it, an even stronger, almost ecstatic feeling welled up inside.

She looked at Shiraishi E again, her eyes no longer just filled with shock, but burning with a bright and passionate light, a mixture of curiosity, gratitude, and an indescribable impulse.

“That’s not enough…” she said softly, her voice trembling slightly with a sense of determination, “I want… further verification.”

Before she finished speaking, she suddenly stepped forward and, with an irresistible force, pushed Shiraishi E backward, causing her to lean against the cold tile wall.

Under his slightly expectant gaze, Eri Kisaki tiptoed and, without hesitation and with a sense of urgency to confirm his presence and reality, kissed his lips.

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The next morning, sunlight gently streamed into the bedroom through the sheer curtains.

Eri Kisaki slowly awoke from her deep sleep. The moment her consciousness returned, she blinked blankly, momentarily disoriented—was last night's incredible experience real or a dream?
She almost impatiently reached out and grabbed the small mirror from the bedside table, eagerly holding it up to her face.

When she saw her young face, with its firm skin and bright eyes, clearly reflected in the mirror, she breathed a long sigh of relief. Then, the corners of her lips couldn't help but turn up into a smile filled with amazement and ecstasy.

"It really is...it really is..." she murmured softly, her fingertips gently touching the skin at the corners of her eyes, which should have had fine lines but was now incredibly smooth. She was still shocked by this miraculous transformation.

I feel like I've truly returned to my 27-year-old self!
Putting down the mirror, she couldn't help but stretch her arms and give a pleasant yawn.

An unprecedented sense of ease and vitality flowed through my limbs and body.

She clearly felt as if her body had been injected with new energy, every joint was flexible and free, and her muscles were full of supple strength.

Thinking back to the intense and exhilarating activity I had with Emi Shiraishi last night, which lasted until late into the night, I realize that in the past, such a session would have left me with a sore back and difficulty getting out of bed this morning.

But now, she felt refreshed and relaxed, without any fatigue or discomfort. "Youth...it's wonderful!!" she exclaimed sincerely again. This direct physical feedback convinced her of the reality of the change more than any image in a mirror.

Overwhelmed with emotion, she turned to look at Shiraishi E, who was still sleeping peacefully beside her, her eyes filled with tenderness and gratitude.

She leaned down and placed a soft, warm kiss on his cheek.

Then, almost with girlish joy, she lightly rolled out of bed and walked briskly towards the dressing room.

That bouncy posture was a kind of relaxation and carefree attitude that she rarely showed after turning thirty.

In the bathroom, the warm water washed over her body, making her feel ten years younger, and Eri's mood was as bright as the sunshine outside the window.

However, after she finished showering, changed into a suit, and habitually sat down at her vanity, her initial ecstasy gradually subsided, and rational thinking began to take over again.

Looking at myself in the mirror, I have bright, beautiful eyes and radiant skin. Even without makeup, I am stunningly beautiful.

She picked up the foundation but hesitated—a face like this only needed a touch of light makeup; too much embellishment would only look cumbersome.

But the next second, a real and serious question suddenly popped into my mind: what kind of uproar would it cause if people found out that I had become ten years younger overnight?
As a renowned lawyer, she has a wide social circle, and any unusual changes in her life are hard to miss.

At that time, it may not only attract curiosity and questions, but may also lead to unimaginable trouble, or even... be targeted by certain forces and become a research subject!
This thought instantly calmed her down, and a chill even ran down her spine.

"It seems... I can no longer show my true face." She gave a wry smile, but her eyes became firm and resolute.

She picked up her makeup brushes again, but this time, for a completely different purpose.

She skillfully used varying shades of foundation and contour powder to subtly create dark circles and shadows on her lower eyelids, corners of her eyes, and around her lips.

Using an extremely fine eyebrow pencil, mimic the neck and forehead wrinkles that naturally appear with aging skin, outlining a few faint lines.

She adjusted the light and shadow on her face, making her facial contours look less firm and full, adding a slight hint of the passage of time.

Looking at the familiar face in the mirror, which she had "processed" and instantly made look several years older, Eri stopped what she was doing. An extremely absurd feeling welled up in her heart, and she couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"I never thought..." she murmured to herself in the mirror, her tone tinged with self-mockery, "I, Eri Kisaki, would actually go to such lengths to 'age' myself."

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After carefully adjusting her makeup and ensuring that she looked as mature and capable as ever in the mirror, Eri Kisaki slowly walked out of the bedroom.

As soon as you step into the living room, you are greeted by an enticing aroma of food.

Shiraishi E was wearing an apron and was serving two exquisite breakfasts on the table: perfectly fried sunny-side-up eggs, golden and crispy toast, and fresh fruit salad.

A smile unconsciously crept onto her lips as she walked to the dining table, filled with joy.

"Good morning." Her voice was light and cheerful, perfectly complementing the bright morning light outside the window.

The two finished breakfast in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

As Eri picked up her briefcase to leave, she paused slightly at the entrance.

She turned around, walked up to Shiraishi E, gently straightened his already neat collar, and then naturally stood on tiptoe to place a brief but warm kiss on his lips.

"Thank you for breakfast," she said with a smile in her eyes, "and...everything."

With this indescribable joy, as if bubbles were rising in her heart, Eri Kisaki walked briskly out of the house.

Perhaps it was because of the vitality of a 27-year-old surging through my body that even the scenery along the way to work seemed exceptionally vivid.

The traffic jams no longer bothered her, and the hurried passersby seemed to carry their own fascinating stories.

Sunlight streamed through the car window, warming her body. She couldn't help but tap the steering wheel lightly with her fingers, following the cheerful melody playing on the radio.

She felt more energetic than ever before, her mind was clear and sharp, and a strong sense of confidence welled up within her—as if she could easily handle three or four difficult lawsuits today!
As she entered the law firm, she greeted her assistant, Midori Kuriyama, who was already there, as usual: "Good morning, Midori."

"Good morning, Attorney Kisaki!" Midori Kuriyama looked up, her eyes lighting up, and immediately asked curiously, "How was your trip to Los Angeles? Did you enjoy it?"

Eri Kisaki's mind flashed through terrifying images of plane crashes and wilderness survival, but she maintained a perfectly measured smile and answered casually, "Yes, it was a... very special experience. I saw a lot of new things."

She cleverly omitted all the negative aspects.

Kuriyama Midori studied her carefully for a moment, then exclaimed sincerely, "Teacher, I feel like you've changed a lot since you came back from your trip. You seem... so much younger!"

Eri's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously raised her hand to touch her cheek. Had there been a mistake in her makeup?
She feigned composure and asked, "Really? Maybe I've had a good rest."

"No, no," Kuriyama Midori quickly waved her hand and explained with a smile, "It's not your appearance, it's your aura! You seem to radiate light, full of vitality and energy, and you have a lot of spirit!"

Eri Kisaki suddenly realized and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Then, following up on the conversation, she said in a slightly sentimental tone, "Is that so? Hehe... It seems that people really do need to go out and change their environment from time to time to inject new vitality. Always staying in the office can easily make one become lifeless."

“It’s so great that you think that way, teacher!” Kuriyama Midori wholeheartedly agreed.

After chatting for a couple more minutes, Eri Kisaki instructed, "Midori, could you please make me a cup of coffee?"

"Okay, come right away!"

Eri Kisaki walked into her office and sat down at her large desk.

She took a deep breath, took the documents out of her briefcase, and immediately got to work.

Surprisingly, her thinking was exceptionally clear, and she was able to process documents and analyze cases at a speed that even surprised herself.

She efficiently completed three of the backlog of cases that were originally expected to take a whole morning to process, shortly after Kuriyama Midori brought her coffee!
She put down her pen, picked up her slightly chilled coffee, took a sip, and was deeply shaken—her premonition in the car that morning was right; the boost in energy and mental capacity brought about by looking ten years younger was real and undeniable!

She stretched her neck slightly and felt that she still had plenty of energy and could continue to handle more work.

But reason made her stop.

She couldn't act too strangely; such a high-efficiency work ethic would inevitably arouse suspicion from the observant Xiao Lü.

Moreover, she does need some free time to calmly think about her future plans.

In the past, due to limited energy, many grand ideas could only remain in the conceptual stage, and I often felt powerless to realize them.

But now things are different. She's back to being twenty-seven, with plenty of energy and vitality!

It's time to put those shelved plans back on the agenda.

Thinking of this, a firm and bright light flashed in Eri Kisaki's eyes.

She bent down and pulled out a slightly worn folder from the bottom of the filing cabinet. The cover read "Draft Expansion Plan of Fei Law Firm".

She carefully brushed away the dust on the surface, turned it open, and found it filled with her early ideas for the development of the firm.

She knew that, on her own, she could only help a limited number of people.

If we want to achieve greater value and assume more social responsibility, we must gather more strength.

The core of this proposal is to recruit like-minded and outstanding lawyers to jointly develop "Fei Law Firm" into a more influential and professionally in-depth platform.

She carefully reviewed every detail above, her mind racing, and began to plan the first step of the expansion.

The vitality of youth has not only been revived in her body, but has also injected new and powerful momentum into her career blueprint!

(End of this chapter)