Tokyo: They say it's just dating, but they're serious about it.

"Then let's see who gets pregnant first."

"I'll definitely go first!"

"That's hard to say..."

While the two were idly bantering, Sayuri and Mikoto boarded the subway back to Shinjuku.

Because the arrest attempt failed, Sayuri was in a bad mood, so Mikoto invited her to go shopping to cheer her up. Then, the two of them held hands and bought a few outfits.

To distract Sayuri from thinking about the "spy," Mikoto deliberately took her to a peculiar lingerie shop and bought her several bras with very little fabric, including lace and mesh...

Little Lily bit her finger in embarrassment, wanting to run away, but also quite tempted. With her face flushed red, she peeked around with wide eyes, afraid of running into someone she knew.

Then, her mother, Mrs. Kudo, with a mischievous grin, dragged Katsuhiko's mother into the store.

Katsuhiko's mother still looked curious...

"Quick, hide..." Sayuri gasped, grabbed Mikoto and hid behind the shelf, then pointed to the door.

Mikoto tilted her head and glanced towards the door, paused for a moment, then covered her mouth and chuckled, whispering, "Little Lily, I finally understand why your mom can make your dad so obedient..."

"How embarrassing! Let's go, let's go!" Little Lily pulled her hat brim down low and ran out of the store with her head down.

"Wait for me outside for a moment..."

Mikoto didn't run outside with Sayuri, but instead quietly approached Mrs. Kudo and Katsuhiko's mother.

When Katsuhiko's mother entered the store, her curious gaze swept over the shelves, but then her eyes froze instantly, her face flushed red, and she lowered her head, trying to pull Mrs. Kudo out.

However, Mrs. Kudo pulled her back and whispered a few words in her ear.

Sheng Yan's mother's wide eyes were somewhat unfocused. She took a few breaths, looking as if she were gritting her teeth and going to her death, and nodded.

Then, as they browsed the shelves, they started whispering to each other...

Mrs. Kudo went shopping with her mother-in-law today and had quite a haul. First, she changed her mother-in-law's conservative outfit from head to toe.

Besides broadening Katsuhiko's mother's horizons, it was also to take into account that Katsuhiko's father was a "traditional old blockhead".

Men are all the same; once Katsuhiko's father experiences something new, he too will be unable to resist.

Then, Katsuhiko's father will be easily swayed, and how far is it from making Katsuhiko's mother his official wife?

A master of husband-taming will personally teach you!

Mrs. Kudo even pulled Katsuhiko's mother into the dressing room, and Mikoto deliberately eavesdropped outside the curtain.

Most of the comments were from Katsuhiko's mother, expressing her conflicted feelings: "It's too vulgar," "He'll be beaten to death."

Then came Mrs. Kudo's advice: "Your husband will be very surprised." "Once he's tasted the sweetness, don't show it to him, and keep him in check."

A little while later, the two of them came out neatly dressed, carrying the underwear they had chosen, and headed to the cashier.

Sheng Yan's mother's face had turned bright red, and she kept her head down the whole time.

Mikoto also selected a few pieces of lingerie, waited quietly for the two to finish paying, then rushed out and exclaimed, "Oh my, ladies, what a coincidence! Are you here to shop too?"

Mrs. Kudo and Katsuhiko's mother both trembled at the same time, seemingly startled.

Turning around and seeing Mikoto smiling, Katsuhiko's mother's already flushed face turned even redder, and she ran out the door in a huff.

Mrs. Kudo was actually quite worried about running into acquaintances. After all, her daughter was already married, and it was somewhat shameful for her to come to a shop like this.

Of course, upon seeing that it was Misaka, and considering her status, he clearly had the upper hand. He immediately glared at her irritably, chased after her out of the store, and said, "Shut up!"

Mikoto grinned, having witnessed her mother-in-law's awkward moment. Now she had a way to "control" her—great!

Just as Mikoto finished paying, Sayuri sneaked in again and asked, "Did my mom and grandma buy anything?"

Mikoto unfolded the lingerie in front of Sayuri; it was smaller than the palm of her hand… She covered her mouth and laughed, “I bought it. It’s even more exquisite than this, incredibly impressive…”

"Okay..." Xiaobaihe couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.

The plan that Shengyan suggested last night—for his parents to have another child—seems to be going smoothly...

Xiaobaihe was worried about running into her mother and mother-in-law again, so she took Mikoto with her on the subway.

However, Katsuhiko's mother was worried about running into Mikoto again, so she also took Mrs. Kudo onto the subway.

The four met.

Chapter 85 This drink has "strength"

Although the subway was crowded, the journey was long, so it was easy to find a seat.

Mikoto stood next to Sayuri, whose eyes were darting around. Opposite them were Mrs. Kudo, looking embarrassed, and Katsuhiko's mother, her head almost buried in her chest. She was clutching a shopping bag in her hand; thankfully, it wasn't a transparent one…

Mikoto laid the shopping bags on her lap, patted them gently, and said with a grin, "What a coincidence, we meet again."

Little Lily blinked and asked loudly, "What do you mean 'we meet again'? Did you see each other while I was in the bathroom? Where did you meet?"

Mrs. Kudo squinted at Mikoto, her eyes full of warning, and said, "Have you seen me before? I don't remember."

"Okay, I admit I was wrong." Mikoto's eyes darted around, and she stuffed the shopping bag into Sayuri's hand, who was secretly laughing. She continued, "Sayuri-chan, these are the clothes you asked me to buy for you. They're all bought according to your husband's preferences. Hide them well and don't let anyone know."

Sayuri's smile froze, she quickly hid the packaging bag, and then secretly pinched Mikoto's thigh.

Mrs. Kudo said, "You two should get off at the next stop. Don't get in the way here."

She had figured out Sheng Yan's mother's personality. If things continued like this, her future mother-in-law would definitely throw away the clothes that she had gone to great lengths to persuade her to buy...

"Okay, then let's take another bus..."

As soon as the train arrived at the station, Sayuri grabbed Mikoto and jumped off the train without looking up.

"This is so embarrassing..." Katsuhiko's mother slapped her forehead, her face flushed.

“That’s how it is in big cities, they’re very open-minded, it’s okay,” Mrs. Kudo said, her toothache still bothering her. Being caught by her daughter was indeed quite embarrassing, and as she said this, she was also trying to comfort herself…

So, my husband and his father went to the factory together this morning, and they'll probably go somewhere else this afternoon, right?

I wonder if that restless fellow will take his father-in-law for a massage... But knowing his father-in-law's personality, he'll probably break off all contact...

Of course, at this time, Mr. Kudo was still at the factory with Katsuhiko's father.

The two packed some food and drinks and chatted in the workshop office from morning until afternoon, spending the whole day at the factory.

Mr. Kudo was afraid of being scolded by his wife, so he naturally didn't dare to take Katsuhiko's father out for a stroll.

Even when visiting the factory, he was very afraid that Sheng Yan's father would suddenly say, "Let's go visit the photography studio and see what kind of films they shoot."

Fortunately, Sheng Yan's father was not interested in "Xia Ying She," the film studio, the reporters who surrounded him, or those business negotiation teams. He valued real business and didn't like entertainment, film and television, games, songs, or anything like that.

"Kudo-kun, did you discipline your wife last night?"

The two chatted all day and became very familiar with each other, eventually becoming good friends.

Katsuhiko's father, holding a drink in his left hand and with his right hand on Mr. Kudo's shoulder, continued, "Did she beg for mercy?"

Sheng Yan's father was in a good mood, and he couldn't help but feel proud when he thought about his conversation with his wife last night.

“She’s the one in charge; I’m really no good at it,” Mr. Kudo chuckled. “I’m already being quite good by not begging for mercy.”

Mr. Kudo saw things clearly; since he had already lost face in front of his wife, there was no need for him to keep putting on a brave face...

"How can a man say he can't do it?" Sheng Yan's father immediately straightened his face. "Didn't Sheng Yan give you a drink?"

Mr. Kudo was taken aback.

He sensed something was off about his father-in-law's tone; it sounded like a conversation between men.

Could he be one of them? Or is he just better at hiding it? Better at disguising himself?

He gestured to the bottles of drinks on the table and tentatively asked, "Aren't these drinks free to drink?"

Is there anything strange about this drink? It just makes you feel more energetic, but it loses its effect after a nap...

“Looks like Sheng Yan hasn’t had time to give it to you yet. Ask him for a few bottles, but not this flavor. Specifically, strawberry flavor,” Sheng Yan’s father said with a mysterious smile on his serious face. “It’ll give you the strength to beat your wife tonight, and no side effects.”

The son still showed filial piety to his own father first, which made the old father quite gratified.

However, we can't let one thing go unnoticed. I never expected my father-in-law to be so robust, only to be all bark and no bite...

"Oh?!" Mr. Kudo craned his neck and asked, "Really?"

"I had a good experience here, why don't you ask him for a few bottles to try..."

Then, Katsuhiko's father explained his method of disciplining his wife: What's the prerequisite for making your wife completely obedient? Make her beg for mercy, cry, wail, and become unable to stop...

Mr. Kudo understood completely and was eager to try it out. So this was how his father-in-law "beat his wife"...

Back in the day, I was quite "tough." Unfortunately, the economy was too good then, and I had too much spare cash. I kept encountering women in need of "help," and it wore me down...

Indeed, if he could really get his wife to beg for mercy again, how far would it be from taking over the position of head of the family?

While the two old men were drinking and bragging, Katsuhiko drove his car and took Yumi Kanzaki into the factory gate.

It's already six o'clock, but they haven't left work yet.

Tanaka Yutaka is preparing for tomorrow's press conference. He's calling major media outlets, preparing gifts, sending invitations… For a startup, especially one in the entertainment industry, it's impossible to succeed without cultivating good relationships with the media; after all, their word is everything…

In addition, he was quite eloquent, hanging the big "pretty face" label over the heads of Yingdai and Qinye.

They felt too embarrassed to leave, and still harboring resentment towards Tanaka Yutaka, they went about their business for tomorrow. Although they were genuinely curious about Sayuri's situation, Tanaka Yutaka kept passing by the door, making it difficult for them to even make a phone call…

The phone next to Yingdai rang.

Ying Dai was startled and quickly grabbed him.

The call came from a convenience store landline, and it was on speakerphone. You could hear Mrs. Kudo and Mikoto talking in the background.

Xiaobaihe's tone was very serious as she said, "Today's arrest failed. I've decided that next time we're off duty, we'll try to ambush them together."

What do you mean by "failed arrest"? Didn't they fight back? Yingdai paused, then asked, "Did she escape?"

Xiaobaihe said angrily, "There's a traitor among us! I wonder who tipped her off..."

As soon as Sayuri finished speaking, Mikoto chimed in, "We're all suspects. We probably just let it slip by accident. But Sayuri-chan won't hold it against you, but there can't be a next time, understand? Tell Kotoha-chan to keep her mouth shut."

"So that's how it is. It must have been Kotoha who accidentally let it slip! She would never lie."

Eiyo couldn't help but chuckle to herself. She realized that she and Kotoha were impossible, and Sayuri was even less likely to be together. Katsuhiko was just a "prop" watching the show, and Mikoto's nervous demeanor meant that it could only be her.

Expose her? I can't do something that would offend people like that. Let her continue to struggle... Once she's exposed, I can kick her when she's down.

I'll review all of Sayuri's "sins" for her; a concentrated outburst will be more powerful. Ideally, Sayuri will force her to divorce him, and I'll secretly fill in the gaps before Kotoha does...