My life in the underworld begins at the Takayanagi family!

Kaoru Takayanagi was only a little curious about large conglomerates, not particularly yearning for them, because she felt that being by Ichiro Takayanagi's side was the best thing.

After hearing what Kaoru Takayanagi said, Sonoko Suzuki felt a little envious.

After all, Kaoru Takayanagi was also pampered by Ichiro Takayanagi, but why does she seem like she hasn't figured things out yet, still so innocent and cute?

"Sonoko, you've really grown so much." Ran Mouri also spoke up at this moment, marveling at the growth of her good friend Sonoko Suzuki.

"Xiao Lan, this is a change that is unique to me, and you probably can't feel it."

But you've also undergone your own changes, changes that I can't experience.

Hearing her best friend's slightly envious tone, Sonoko Suzuki rolled her eyes at Ran Mouri.

Ran Mouri was formerly the captain of the karate club, and after being mentored by Ichiro Takayanagi, she underwent a significant transformation.

Now they can move on to the next level, which is a change that many girls who learn karate dream of.

"Hehe, all the credit should go to Brother Ichiro."

Ran Mouri chuckled twice, knowing only she herself was aware of her own changes, and looked at Kaoru Takayanagi with great confusion.

"Sister Xiaolan, Sister Yuanzi, why are you both looking at me?"

Kaoru Takayanagi had felt Sonoko Suzuki's gaze before, and now she felt Ran Mouri's gaze, so of course she felt a little strange.

Moreover, it would be strange if she didn't feel anything because those two people were looking at her like she was an idiot.

Neither Sonoko Suzuki nor Ran Mouri answered Kaoru Takayanagi's question, which made Kaoru feel a little wronged.

"Big brother, the way Sister Xiaolan and Sister Yuanzi looked at me just now was like they were looking at an idiot."

You have to stand up for me and teach them a lesson they deserve.

Since Sonoko Suzuki and Ran Mouri wouldn't answer her, Kaoru Takayanagi had no choice but to turn to Ichiro Takayanagi for help.

Moreover, after asking for help, Kaoru Takayanagi even tried to pull Sonoko Suzuki out of Ichiro Takayanagi's arms, which startled Sonoko so much that she burrowed into Ichiro Takayanagi's arms.

Now that I've finally found a reason to snuggle into Takayanagi Ichiro's arms, I can't let him pull me away so easily.

Ichiro Takayanagi had some guesses about what Sonoko Suzuki and Ran Mouri were thinking.

"They're not saying you're stupid, they're just envious of your innocent and adorable nature."

Anyone with a slightly sharper mind would surely be able to discern that there was something else in Takayanagi Ichiro's words.

However, Kaoru Takayanagi trusted Ichiro Takayanagi completely and took it as a compliment.

She also thought that Sonoko Suzuki and Ran Mouri were genuinely envious of her, so she immediately chuckled to herself.

Seeing Kaoru Takayanagi like this, Sonoko Suzuki and Ran Mouri were truly envious.

Just then, Gao Liu Mihua's voice came from upstairs, calling them to come upstairs for dinner.

"Sister Yuanzi is so cunning. Last time she came here, she made Big Brother carry her upstairs to eat. I didn't expect her to do it again this time."

"It'll be your turn next time."

Ran Mouri persuaded Kaoru Takayanagi from behind, and then they went upstairs together to eat. Anyway, Sonoko Suzuki didn't stay here for long, so they had more opportunities.

Chapter 428 Ran and Eri are both blessed

When Ran Mouri first arrived here, she would usually cook dinner with Mitsuka Takayanagi.

However, after being persuaded by Ichiro Takayanagi, Ran Mouri basically only cooks when she's resting, and usually has Mitsuka Takayanagi cook.

When Gao Liu Mihua was working at this firm, there was generally no loan income coming in.

Some did repay the loans, which can be considered a merit.

Takayanagi Mika used to blame herself, feeling that she hadn't accomplished much while staying there, but thankfully they eventually reassured her.

Seeing Takayanagi Ichiro carrying Suzuki Sonoko upstairs, Takayanagi Mitsuka had no objections.

Unlike Kaoru Takayanagi and Ran Mouri, Sonoko Suzuki didn't spend much time at the agency.

Therefore, every time he came, he hoped to seize the opportunity to spend more time with Takayanagi Ichiro.

Previously, Ichiro Takayanagi would sometimes do some sensible things while eating, but after stricter checks and controls, eating is now just eating, and nothing else will happen.

During the meal, Sonoko Suzuki and Ichiro Takayanagi separated, which Sonoko Suzuki certainly showed.

After dinner, the task of cleaning up fell to the three high school girls, while Takayanagi Mitsuka and Suzuki Sonoko sat to the side, resting and watching TV.

However, Takayanagi Mitsuka's focus was not on the television, but rather on handing a document to Takayanagi Ichiro.

After reading the document, Takayanagi Ichiro immediately thought of the document that Amamiya Emiko had given him yesterday, which should contain some evidence of the bad things done by the second young master of the conglomerate.

I never expected that Gao Liu Mihua would submit such a document today. Could it be evidence for some case?

Ichiro Takayanagi did not contact Etsuko Amamiya afterward, nor did she contact him proactively, which shows that he is a very sensible person.

"what is this?"

Ichiro Takayanagi took the document but did not open it. He then questioned Mitsuka Takayanagi.

She must have seen the document; it wasn't anything confidential.

"It seems to have been issued by the neighborhood committee, requiring our tenants to cooperate in doing charity work."

Actually, I didn't receive it; it was delivered by that elementary school student from the detective agency next door.

It was delivered by the Mori Detective Agency next door, and it was even from Shinichi Kudo. It's definitely not a good thing.

Takayanagi Ichiro is very knowledgeable and has no connection with Kudo Shinichi, so he doesn't need to encounter any cases at all.

Unexpectedly, even though he didn't touch Shinichi Kudo, Shinichi Kudo actually took the initiative to touch him. It was really quite audacious.

So Ichiro Takayanagi opened the document and read it carefully. Sure enough, it was a charity mission arranged by the Beika Street authorities.

But the spot will definitely not go to him, because he has only been running the shop here for a short time.

"Brother Ichiro, we overheard something about elementary school students while we were washing the dishes..."

Ran Mouri and the other two high school girls had come out of the kitchen. Upon hearing the word "elementary school students," she immediately tensed up.

It's disgusting that only the detective agency next door has elementary school students, and that he has that incomprehensible relationship with his father.

She hasn't been home once since she moved here, because she doesn't want to see the two of them.

"This is a charity proposal, which aims to get the tenants on this side of the street to support a charity project."

In response to Ran Mouri's question, Ichiro Takayanagi raised the charity plan in his hand and gave an answer.

The three high school girls sat down next to Ichiro Takayanagi this time, but did not try to take any more seats.

"I do remember this charity project; it was once offered to my father's firm."

But her father refused them all because he had no money.

Logically speaking, Brother Ichiro, your loan office hasn't been open for very long, so you shouldn't have been assigned here. Could there be some problem?

Ran Mouri is a native of this neighborhood and has a good understanding of the local policies, since she manages the finances of the Mouri Detective Agency.

Of course, if it's some unexpected wealth, Kogoro Mouri will definitely manage it himself.

Good spending habits include going out to gamble on horse races, playing pachinko, or drinking and partying.

“It wasn’t someone from the neighborhood who brought it to me, but that elementary school student from the detective agency. This happened after you went out to play yesterday.”

After hearing Takayanagi Mitsuka's answer, Mouri Ran frowned.

Because she had figured out some things, this was definitely something that Kogoro Mouri or that brat Shinichi Kudo did on purpose.

"I'm going to take this proposal to my dad; it's definitely a task for his firm."

I never expected Shinichi Kudo's side to send it over; they're really shameless.

After Ran Mouri finished speaking, she wanted to take the documents from Ichiro Takayanagi's hand and then cause trouble for Kogoro Mouri, but Ichiro Takayanagi dodged her.

"Xiao Lan, there's no need to be in such a hurry. This isn't necessarily a bad thing."

Although we, as credit brokers, make money within the bounds of the law, we also need to continue doing charity work.

This is an opportunity, a chance to establish myself properly on this street.

Ichiro Takayanagi did not intend to expand the agency, but it would be a good thing if they could establish themselves at this stage.

"But this should be the responsibility of my father's firm, how can you, Ichiro-nii, do it?"

"The Mori Detective Agency probably didn't make any money, so when the responsibility fell on them, they tried every means to evade it."

Now that it's been transferred to my side, I'll continue this charity work; after all, I've already received a return on my investment.

"Brother, what reward did you receive?"

Kaoru Takayanagi was surprised. Ichiro Takayanagi hadn't done anything, so how could he have received a reward?

"Of course, Ichiro's reward is Ran." Sonoko Suzuki answered for me, but she was a little envious. Ichiro Takayanagi was actually willing to go to such lengths for Ran Mouri.

"But Ran is my tutor. Even if Detective Mouri wants some kind of reward, it should be something else."

Kaoru Takayanagi's insistence on clarifying the matter made the others chuckle.

"If we don't count Xiaolan, Xiaolan's mother is also a good reward."

Sonoko Suzuki's words made Ran Mouri blush, but she did not refute them.

That's more like it.

Chapter 429 Going to Okumizome for a week of charity work?

After explaining this small matter, the three high school girls began reading the charity plan in their hands.

The girls were quite willing to do charity work, especially since they had completely believed Takayanagi Ichiro's persuasion and explanation.

"Why does it take so long for you to go out to do charity work, big brother?"

Several female high school students also felt a little strange after watching it, since it was a charity project to go to Okumizome, which required people to go there for a week.

Ichiro Takayanagi used to only go out and have fun on weekends, and he had never stayed out for more than a week, so the high school girls in his family were a little unaccustomed to it.