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

Chapter 738 Going Out with the Miyano Family

As Yukiko was nestled on the sofa in her living room, racking her brains over the script on her laptop, Eiichi Shiraishi made a mysterious phone call.

His voice, deliberately lowered, carried a seductive quality over the receiver. He said he had "extremely important things" to tell her in person and invited her to his hotel suite immediately.

"What's so mysterious?" Yukiko muttered, her curiosity completely piqued.

The fatigue and pressure from several days of seclusion for creative work made her crave some external stimulation and relaxation.

She closed her laptop, tidied up briefly, and then, filled with anticipation to uncover a secret, drove to the hotel.

She gently knocked on the suite door, and Shiraishi Ei welcomed her in with a meaningful smile.

As soon as Yukiko entered the room, her gaze lingered on the warm atmosphere and the soft bed, as if the creative pressure that had been building up for days had found a perfect outlet.

She smiled sweetly, poked Shiraishi E's chest with her slender finger, and said with a seductive glint in her eyes, "You called me over so urgently... did you miss me? Perfect, I need to... relax a bit too~"

Before Shiraishi E could respond, she fluttered into the bathroom like a butterfly, humming a song.

She took a long and meticulous aromatherapy bath, letting the steam redden her skin, and every pore exuded a captivating fragrance.

After coming out, she changed into a black lace nightgown that had been prepared beforehand. The silky fabric clung to her still slender figure, revealing glimpses of her skin and exuding charm.

She walked gracefully to the bedside, sat down next to Shiraishi E, and leaned against him with her soft body as if boneless. Her breath was sweet as orchids, and she made a direct invitation in his ear: "Come and smell me, see if I smell good."

However, the enthusiastic response that was expected did not materialize.

Shiraishi E chuckled lightly, reached out and patted her pert buttocks lightly, her tone unusually calm: "Now... is not the time."

Yukiko was stunned for a moment, her body stiffening slightly.

She looked up, her beautiful eyes filled with astonishment and a barely perceptible sense of defeat. This was truly unbelievable!
She couldn't help but press, her tone tinged with a hint of coquettishness and confusion: "Isn't now the right time? Then when is it?"

Seeing her puffed-up face, Shiraishi E's smile deepened.

He calmly took the delicate little box out of his pocket again, opened it, and revealed the pill inside that emitted a soft glow.

“Don’t rush. I called you here because I have something really good for you…” He gazed into Yukiko’s eyes and said, word by word, “It can make you… ten years younger.”

"Pfft—hahaha!" Yukiko was taken aback at first, then burst into a burst of silvery laughter, leaning back as if she had heard the funniest joke of the year: "Ten years younger? Shiraishi-kun, when did you learn to use such outrageous jokes to make me happy?"

Her reaction was exactly the same as Eri Kisaki's back then.

Shiraishi E seemed to have anticipated this, and without arguing, she calmly took out her phone, skillfully pulled up a few photos, and handed them to Yukiko, saying, "I knew you wouldn't believe me. Take a look at this."

Yukiko leaned closer with a playful smile to take a look; it was clearly a photo of Eri Shiraishi and Eri Kisaki.

However, when her gaze focused on Eri Kisaki's face in the photo, her playful smile froze instantly, turning into extreme surprise.

"Oh my god! This...this is Eri?! Who is this amazing makeup artist?" She snatched the phone, zoomed in on the picture, and examined it closely, her tone filled with disbelief and admiration.

"This makeup is so natural and perfect! It's flawless! Tell me, which master did you find? I have to have him do my makeup too!"

Shiraishi E retrieved her phone, shook her head, and said firmly, "There was no makeup artist. This is her most authentic appearance after taking this pill."

"Once you eat it, you will become like Attorney Fei in the photo, regaining your youth from the inside out."

Yukiko looked at the small pill, then at Emi Shiraishi's serious expression, her face full of doubt.

She tilted her head and pondered for a moment, her eyes flashing with various thoughts.

Finally, she shrugged, grabbed the pill, and said with a reckless, almost joking attitude, "Okay, okay, I'll trust you this time! You wouldn't hurt me anyway..."

She looked at the pill in front of her eyes, then, as if making a decision, said with a touch of heroic determination, "Just consider it... being tricked by you, you little rascal!"

After saying that, she tilted her head back and swallowed the pill that held the miracle.

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Ten minutes later, Yukiko woke up from her fainting spell and looked at herself in the huge full-length mirror in the room.

"what--!!!"

A short, sharp, and piercing gasp burst from her throat. She abruptly covered her mouth with both hands, her eyes wide with shock and disbelief.

Who is that person in the mirror...?
That face was clearly the one she knew best and missed most from the depths of her memory!

Her skin is firm and plump, with a healthy and radiant glow. The corners of her eyes, which had become slightly loose due to age, are now smooth and upturned, outlining the unique radiance of youth.

Even the lines of her neck have regained their former beauty and firmness.

She reached out her hand, her fingertips carefully touching her cheek.

It felt so delicate and smooth, full of elasticity, as if you could squeeze water out of it.

She pinched her bare arm hard again; the skin there was just as firm, the muscle lines were smooth, and there was no trace of sagging left by the years.

"It really is...it's really true..." she murmured to herself, her voice choked with ecstatic joy.

She turned left and right, making various subtle expressions in front of the mirror, each curve perfectly replicating her appearance at twenty-seven.

"Oh my god! This is... this is so tender, it's like you could squeeze water out of it!" She finally let her voice out, exclaiming in surprise, her tone filled with long-lost confidence and joy: "Just like now, without makeup, it's perfect! I just need to put on some lipstick and I can go straight into the photo studio for a close-up shoot!" She repeatedly confirmed this unbelievable reality, finally coming to a dreamlike conclusion: "Am I... still dreaming? This is just too unreal!"

Shiraishi E, who had been watching her with a smile, finally burst into laughter.

He strode forward and pulled Yukiko, who was still in shock and ecstasy, into a tight embrace from behind. His strong arms encircled her slender waist, and his chin rested affectionately on the top of her fragrant hair.

His warm breath brushed against her ear, his voice deep and magnetic, with a hint of mischievous laughter: "Whether it's a dream... you can't be sure just by looking and touching."

He tightened his arms around her, pressing their bodies together so tightly they were almost touching, and continued to whisper in her ear, "How about... I help you verify for yourself whether this is just a beautiful dream, or a reality that's within reach?"

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In order to rigorously determine whether Eri Kisaki and Yukiko experienced any potential or immediate side effects after taking the modified version of APTX4869, in addition to regaining their youth, Ei Shiraishi decided to stay and closely observe them for a week.

Of course, the initial plan was only a short-term monitoring period of forty-eight hours.

However, plans ultimately failed to keep up with changes, especially when faced with two women who had "regained their youth" and whose energy and enthusiasm were at an all-time high.

Using various excuses such as "needing further data support" and "personal practice to verify bodily functions," they made Shiraishi E's observation task "difficult" and "long," and he was indeed somewhat "unable to cope" with this overly proactive and enthusiastic cooperation.

Thus, the originally short two-day observation period was naturally extended to a week under some irresistible and gentle force.

After the seven-day observation period, and after confirming that the two women were in stable physical condition and were more energetic than ever before, Shiraishi E left their residence with a hint of fatigue and satisfaction and returned to the Miyano residence.

We arrived just in time for dinner.

The table was laden with food. After sitting down, Shiraishi E buried herself in her food and began to eat voraciously, her movements revealing an urgent need to replenish her energy, as if she wanted to make up for the large amount of protein and energy she had lost over the past week.

Mary, sitting opposite him, frowned slightly as she looked at him, her tone filled with concern and a hint of barely perceptible caution: "I remember you said you'd be back after two days of observation, right? How come it's been a whole week?"

Shiraishi E looked up from the bowl, sighed, and explained vaguely with a mixture of helplessness and a certain "you know what I mean" expression on her face: "Alas, plans never keep up with changes... There was a bit of an unexpected 'mishap' in the middle, so it will take more time to deal with and observe."

He skillfully avoided the specific details, and before Mary could press him further, he changed the subject, asking, "You were in such a hurry to bring me back, is there something important?"

Upon hearing this, Mary's expression turned serious. Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly broke out in a violent cough. She covered her mouth with a handkerchief, her thin body trembling slightly from the cough.

Seeing this, Mingmei immediately put down her chopsticks and gently patted her aunt's back before quickly getting up to get her medicine.

Shiraishi E frowned as he watched Mary cough painfully. He turned to Ai sitting next to him and asked in a low voice, "Is her condition... that serious now?"

Ai's expression was equally serious. She nodded and explained in a professional tone, "Yes, it's a bit more troublesome than expected. The main problem is that the APTX4868 version that my aunt took is still very unstable, and the side effects are unknown."

"In addition, her physical condition was already poor when she took the medication, and she then spent too long soaking in the cold seawater. These multiple factors combined caused a considerable and continuous burden and damage to her cardiopulmonary function."

At this moment, Elena Miyano also spoke up, her tone gentle yet with the composure of a researcher: "However, you don't need to worry too much."

"Ai and I have recently focused our main efforts on developing an antidote for her condition."

"The progress so far is going smoothly. It is estimated that in a few more months, the initial stabilizer should be able to be prepared, at which time her symptoms should be effectively relieved."

Just then, Mingmei returned with water and pills.

She carefully helped Mary take the medicine. After a while, the medicine took effect, and Mary's heart-wrenching cough gradually subsided, and a trace of color returned to her pale face.

She took a few deep breaths to calm herself before looking at Shiraishi E again and slowly explaining the reason she had come to see him: "It's about Masumi... She contacted me recently, saying that she's encountered a tough problem while dealing with some issues, and she seems unable to handle it on her own. She wants to ask for my help. But given my current physical condition..."

She shook her head helplessly: "I really don't have the strength. So, I'd like to ask you to come with me to see the specific situation and help her solve the problem."

Upon hearing this, Shiraishi E understood.

It turns out that Sera Masumi encountered a tricky situation.

But this made him a little curious: Didn't he remember giving Koshimizu Nanatsuki an entire armory of equipment before?
With such powerful firepower support, dealing with a detective in charge of the case should have been more than enough. How come after so long, the matter has not only not been resolved, but has reached the point where Mary needs to be moved and even his involvement is implicated?

Although she had doubts in her heart, Shiraishi E did not show them on her face. She simply nodded and said, "I understand. No problem."

Seeing that he agreed, Mary said, "Then let's set off tomorrow."

“Okay,” Shiraishi E replied.

Then, he turned his gaze to the three women—Elena, Akemi, and Ai—and suggested, “Why don’t you come along this time? Staying at home all the time, buried in your research, is getting a bit dull. Why not take this opportunity to go out together, change the environment, and relax?”

Upon hearing this, Mingmei immediately clasped her hands together, a bright smile spreading across her face as she happily agreed, "That's a fantastic idea! If we all go together, we're sure to create some wonderful memories!"

She was already looking forward to the trip, and even enthusiastically planned to bring her camera to take pictures along the way and record the scenery and everyone's smiling faces.

Ai initially wanted to refuse, as she preferred a quiet laboratory or study.

But as she was about to speak, she thought again that she had never traveled with her mother and sister like a normal family before... This might be a rare opportunity to make up for that regret.

Thinking of this, a hint of gentleness flashed across her slightly aloof face, and she nodded slightly, saying softly, "Hmm...that's fine too."

Looking at her two daughters, especially Ai's rare expression of anticipation, Elena Miyano smiled warmly and said softly, "Yes, it's not good to always stay at home. Going out and breathing some different air might have unexpected benefits for everyone's physical and mental well-being, and even for our research."

And so, what was originally a trip to solve a problem unexpectedly turned into a family trip.

(End of this chapter)