Ke Xue exorcists demons and starts with immobilization

Ran Mouri couldn't help but glance at her mother again, full of doubt: Mom put on makeup, obviously taking today's meeting very seriously, so why did she tell them to just wear school uniforms?

He wasn't even wearing his usual framed glasses; he was using contact lenses instead...

"Makeup or not, as you get older, you just need simple skincare."

Eri smiled and replied, her gaze quickly shifting to Chu Zhong's face, where she found him staring intently.

That's right, it's about staring intently!

When Chu Zhong last met Fei Yingli, it was a brief encounter, and he only caught a glimpse of her, knowing simply that she was a great beauty.

Upon closer inspection today, I discovered that this lady is even more stunningly beautiful!

Even though Eri's updo hairstyle made her look a bit old-fashioned, it couldn't diminish her beautiful appearance.

With delicate features and skin as smooth as jade, she resembled Chang'e in the moon, naturally exuding a sense of aloofness befitting a highly intelligent person.

She looks like a modern woman in her late twenties, how could she be a mother?

The most ordinary business attire, when worn by her, accentuates her stunning figure, making her look like a deadly black hole, strongly attracting the attention of the opposite sex.

Notably, Eri Kisaki wore light makeup today, with naturally rosy blush and a slightly fiery lip color, exuding a mature and alluring charm.

With such a charming beauty sitting in the shop, it's no wonder the dessert shop is booming.

'If only I could have transmigrated here sooner…'

Chu Zhong couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Even though I knew the famous wives in the world of Detective Conan were beautiful, I never expected them to be so captivating.

I really wanted to confess my love to my wife on the spot... but unfortunately, I couldn't.

On one hand, Chu Zhong and Kogoro get along quite well.

Furthermore, Ran values ​​the integrity of her family above all else, and touching on Eri's feelings could trigger her outburst at any moment.

"Lord Chu, what are you daydreaming about?"

Chu Zhong was nudged by Yuanzi's elbow and snapped out of his daze.

"Oh! It's just that Attorney Fei looks a bit too young, which is somewhat unexpected."

Chu Zhong explained.

He then noticed that Eri Kisaki was also staring intently at him, remaining silent for a long while.

"Mother……"

Ran Mouri also nudged her mother gently with her elbow.

Chapter 6.4 The wife was more open than expected

Chu Zhong met Fei Yingli's gaze and determined that it was a careful scrutiny, not a threat or warning.

He felt that his appearance was not particularly outstanding, and he was only wearing a normal Teitan school uniform.

Unexpectedly, at their first meeting, Eri Kisaki was completely captivated.

Could it be... that his wife likes his type?

"Let's order some of our favorite desserts first."

Coming to her senses, Eri handed the menu to her daughter, saying, "It's just a simple meeting today, don't be too nervous."

The three of them then ordered some food.

Yuanzi ordered a fruit parfait, Maoli Lan asked for a soy milk box, and Chu Zhong chose a mango pudding.

Eri Kisaki also ordered a mousse cake.

While waiting for the food to be served, Eri first turned her gaze to Sonoko and smiled, "Finally changed your hairstyle? Without the headband, I almost didn't recognize you."

At school, Sonoko was wearing a headband, which she had taken off and put in her bag on the way there.

Sonoko chuckled, "Attorney Fei hasn't changed at all, she's even getting younger! Ran, shouldn't we call her 'Sister Fei' from now on?"

Sonoko, who grew up with Ran Mouri, was also raised under Eri Kisaki's watchful eye. Logically speaking, she should call her "Auntie Kisaki" to show more intimacy, while "Lawyer Kisaki" sounds a bit distant.

In the past, she was indeed called "Auntie".

However, after starting high school, Ran felt that the title "Auntie" made her sound a bit old, so she privately asked Sonoko to change how she addressed her.

Eri Kisaki chided him slightly, "How old are you? Why are you still calling me 'older sister'? You're being a little too sweet."

Ran Mouri chimed in, "Sonoko is right. Mom, you look more than ten years younger just from dressing up a little. If Dad saw you, he'd be too scared to walk."

Intentionally or unintentionally, they also steered the conversation toward their father, Kogoro.

“Walking?” Eri’s tone was slightly cold. “That old drunkard would be amazing if he could walk in a straight line.”

Ran Mouri quickly chimed in, "Dad rarely drinks anymore. He even went to help out at the Metropolitan Police Department yesterday."

This statement is partly true and partly false. Kogoro was indeed at the Metropolitan Police Department yesterday, and he was indeed helping to look up information, but it was because of the shooting incident.

Chu Zhong listened from the side, not daring to say a word.

Firstly, I'm not familiar with Eri Kisaki yet, so it's not appropriate to join in these topics.

Secondly... he was drinking with Kogoro last night.

"Sir/Madam, this is your order..."

At that moment, the staff brought in the food, temporarily interrupting the conversation about Kogoro.

After the shop assistant left, Ran Mouri knew when to stop and didn't mention Kogoro again.

The conversation gradually turned to food, with the group discussing the fruit in the parfait, the texture of the soy milk, and the softness of the mousse... The atmosphere eased considerably.

Chu Zhong mostly listened from the sidelines, focusing on eating his pudding and not daring to look up.

Because if you look up, your gaze will inevitably meet that of Eri Kisaki, who is sitting directly opposite you.

The thought that such a beautiful woman as Eri Kisaki was Ran's mother made this eye contact feel subtly awkward.

If you lower your head slightly, it's hard to control your gaze, and you can't help but look at Eri's impressive upper body curves.

Actually, Ran has a great figure, very outstanding, and is on par with Eri Kisaki.

However, the youthful vitality of a young girl and the mature charm of Eri Kisaki are completely different types.

To avoid leaving a bad impression, Chu Zhong could only lower his head and eat the pudding in front of him.

"Xiao Lan said that Chu Jun came here alone to travel and study. Aren't his family worried?"

After finishing their conversation about desserts, Eri Kisaki took the initiative to steer the conversation towards Chu Zhong.

The real show is coming!

Chu Zhong, whose name was called, perked up, raised his head, smiled, met Fei Yingli's gaze, and replied, "My parents have passed away. I'm very interested in the culture here, so I came..."

“You, your father…” Eri suddenly interrupted, utterly astonished, “…is gone?”

Chu Zhong nodded, not quite understanding Eri's reaction.

It's impossible for him to know his father from another dimension, right?

However, Chu Zhong's parents did indeed die in an accident before he came of age, and he endured several difficult years, but fortunately he managed to get through it all on his own.

Life's experiences and the coldness and warmth of human relationships led Chu Zhong to establish his life goal early on—to pursue the life he loves!

"Does Mom know Chu Jun's father?"

Ran Mouri was also very puzzled.

Especially after hearing the answer, Eri Kisaki seemed to suddenly become extremely disappointed.

"do not know……"

Eri shook her head. "I just feel that Chu Jun must have had a difficult time these past few years. It's really not easy for him to be able to be independent and self-reliant."

As she spoke, Eri Kisaki cast a loving glance at her... like an elder?

Chu Zhong couldn't help but wonder if there was something wrong with his perception or if he was feeling incorrectly.

I glanced at the badge displayed above Eri's head: [Leader-level - Eri Kisaki]

That's right, it's Eri Kisaki herself, not an imposter disguised as Vermouth.

It's important to know that in the world of Detective Conan, Eri Kisaki is a top-tier lawyer renowned throughout Japan, without exception.

Her brilliant record of winning over 100 cases earned Eri Kisaki the title of "Queen of Law," making her the lawyer that guilty people least want to encounter in court.

I thought Eri was a cold and aloof queen, but I didn't expect her to be so kind and approachable in private.

Feeling a little awkward under that gaze, Chu Zhong said in a relaxed tone, "I'm not as outstanding as Attorney Fei made me out to be."

"My parents left me a considerable inheritance, so I'm actually quite well-off financially. I also practice martial arts in my spare time."

"Over the years, I've gradually come to terms with things and started thinking about traveling abroad to see different scenery."

"They say fortune and misfortune are intertwined. If I hadn't gone abroad, I wouldn't have had the chance to meet Xiaolan."

The topic was then steered back to Xiaolan.

“Excellence is excellence; there’s no need to be modest.”

Eri smiled and said, "I heard that you are outstanding in both academics and martial arts, and you live nearby. When you have time, please tutor my Ran more, so that she doesn't fall behind in her grades if she only focuses on martial arts."

"Mom, her grades aren't bad either, okay..." Ran Mouri couldn't help but whine, but her smile couldn't hide her joy.

Judging from what her mother said, she seems to be very satisfied with Chu Jun.

Chu Zhong joked, "Xiao Lan is much more focused in class than I am. Maybe I'll need Xiao Lan to tutor me in the future."

Yuanzi seized the opportunity to lighten the mood: "Sister Fei, you don't know, Chu Jun sleeps through class, but his grades..."

The atmosphere became much more relaxed.

Chu Zhong was secretly relieved, not expecting Eri to be so approachable and to have no objections to Ran's matter.

I initially thought I would be criticized, perhaps for worrying about how it would affect my exam scores.

Only now do I realize, belatedly, the unique cultural scene I witnessed last night, the ubiquitous student couples, the competitive dating culture among students, and the young ladies deliberately wearing JK uniforms and waving from the roadside…

In Japan, there's even a law that allows women to marry at 16, and Ran is already 18...

'Looks like my thinking is too outdated...'

Chu Zhong couldn't help but secretly mock himself.

That makes sense, even if Eri Kisaki has a rigid and serious personality, she is still a native of Japan.

Japan has always faced a low birth rate crisis and has been advocating for early and large births. Its sex industry is also highly developed, striving to encourage its citizens to reproduce.

Furthermore, considering Ran's age, Eri was only eighteen or nineteen when she became pregnant, so why would she be so resistant to such a thing?

"Speaking of which, there's a saying in martial arts sparring: 'stop when you've touched the target.' I hope you can also control your actions."

As expected, Eri Kisaki only subtly reminded Chu Zhong to be careful, without offering any further restrictions in her words.

It seems they didn't want Xiaolan to repeat the same mistake, being tied down by a child at such a young age.

"I understand this principle. I will be extra careful when sparring with Xiao Lan. Please rest assured, Attorney Fei."

Chu Zhong also subtly responded to Fei Yingli's reminder.

At the same time, I thought to myself: My wife's thinking is indeed open-minded and enlightened. She is truly an elite talent!

With Eri Kisaki's nod of agreement, another invisible obstacle was removed.

On the contrary, Ran Mouri and Sonoko, two still somewhat naive girls, did not immediately grasp the hidden meaning in the two men's words.

Sonoko added, "Chu-kun rarely shows his skills. Yesterday, when he was sparring with someone at the karate club, he was holding back..."

Ran Mouri chided, "That's right, you even pretended to be injured, making everyone worry..."

Chu Zhong quickly gestured to stop him: "You have to keep this a secret."

Although no crows could be detected in the surrounding area, once the words were spoken, they could easily spread.

Especially now that Eri, Ran, and Sonoko, three top-tier beauties, are sitting together, they are attracting the attention of all the men in the store.