manynovel Chapter 1034 A visit
Chapter 1034 A visit
"From a legal and ethical point of view, Ms. Akai Mari is indeed your aunt, and I, as your recognized 'most important relative' and 'husband'..."
He paused deliberately, and was satisfied to see Mingmei's cheeks blushing. Ai looked away awkwardly, but did not refute.
"...Then, morally and logically, I should take the initiative to visit this 'aunt' whom I've never met, right?"
Hanyu Kusunoki's smile grew even brighter.
"After all, letting our elders worry about things in the dark, or even sending their daughters to test us, is not the etiquette for us as younger generations."
"I, the 'future nephew-in-law', will personally go and give our aunt, who has become a young girl, a proper 'visit'."
"It will also allow her to...feel at ease."
It was definitely not some blonde, blue-eyed little loli he wanted to see.
He, Hanyu Kusunoki, is definitely not that kind of person.
Hearing her young master's "wise and righteous" speech, Mingmei couldn't help but chuckle, her eyes flickering: "Then... I'll go help Master Hanyu prepare some gifts for visiting the elders."
Xiao Ai jumped down from the sofa, straightened her clothes that were crumpled by someone, glanced at Hanyu Nan, and said in a calm tone: "Don't play too much."
She knew very well that this guy's so-called "visit" was definitely not as simple as drinking tea and chatting.
Moreover, she had a bad feeling.
This aunt who suddenly appeared and her daughter who didn't seem very smart might be a big trouble.
Hanyu Kusunoki smiled and ruffled Ai's hair, earning her a disapproving roll of the eyes. "Don't worry, I know what's going on. I'm just going to have a good 'chat' with our 'aunt' and, by the way...see if I can help them solve their 'little' physical problems."
His smile deepened.
After all, we are a family and we should help each other.
As for the "price" of helping...
That depends on the attitude of this "aunt" and whether she knows what's good for her.
He, Hanyu Kusunoki, is a very "reasonable" person.
……
At the same time, in the suite of the Mihua Hotel.
Akai Mary and Sera Masumi, a mother and daughter with very different painting styles, are gathering together to summarize their respective information.
There was a hint of pride on Sera Masumi's face. Although she was defeated by Hanyu Kusunoki, she got back at her target today - the brown-haired loli Haibara Ai!
"Mom, I'm telling you!"
Sera Masumi sat cross-legged on the bed, gesturing excitedly, "I can now be 100% sure that the little girl named Huibara Ai is definitely not an ordinary child!"
Akai Mary looked at the computer without looking up: "Be more specific."
"Her behavior at the crime scene at the Beika Department Store today was so unusual!" Sera Masumi recalled the details, her eyes shining. "Faced with that kind of chaos, a normal child would either be afraid or curious, but she was... so calm."
She paused. "Also, I deliberately used quick deductions in front of her and Edogawa to solve the case before that young detective. Edogawa looked unconvinced and surprised, but Huibara Ai...the look in her eyes when she looked at me was not only surprise, but also scrutiny and vigilance."
Listening to the information her daughter had gathered, Akai Mari slid her finger across the touchpad and pulled up a blurry but clearly outlined photo - it was a silhouette of Miyano Akemi shopping in a supermarket that she had obtained through special channels.
She looked at the face in the photo, which was somewhat similar to her sister Elena, but more gentle and tough, and a complex emotion flashed in her blue eyes.
There is relief that her sister's bloodline can be continued, heartache for what her niece has gone through over the years, and deep doubts about the current situation.
"Ah."
Akai Mary responded softly, confirming her daughter's judgment. "It's basically certain that Huibara Ai is your aunt Elena's youngest daughter, Miyano Shiho. Like us, she's a victim of that drug."
Her voice was calm, but her heart was far from it.
Finding her sister's daughter should have been an exciting thing, but the current complicated situation required her to remain absolutely rational and calm, and not let any emotion get in the way.
"Right, right! I told you I'm awesome!"
Masumi Sera felt even more proud after receiving her mother's approval.
Akai Mary glanced at her and poured cold water on her: "So, during the contact, you didn't reveal your identity and intentions?"
"of course not!"
Sera Masumi puffed out her chest, full of confidence. "Who am I looking down on? After all, I'm the daughter of an agent. I do have some ability to gather intelligence and hide my identity. I disguised myself very well. I'm just an enthusiastic young woman who happened to pass by, likes reasoning, and is a bit handsome."
She selectively forgot the painful experience of almost revealing the color of her mother's underwear in front of Hanyu Kusunoki.
Akai Mary looked at her with an expression that said "Praise me quickly" and sighed helplessly in her heart.
You're so noisy and your thoughts are written all over your face. The only reason you haven't been exposed is probably because the other person doesn't want to expose you for the time being...
"That's good."
Akai Mari remained calm on the surface, not wanting to dampen her daughter's pitiful enthusiasm. "Continue to observe. Don't act rashly, especially don't easily contact Hanyu Kusunoki. We still know too little about him. He's... very dangerous."
She spoke the last three words with particular emphasis.
Mary Akai is now becoming more and more curious about the identity of this young man, and even feels a little afraid.
You know, with her remaining connections, she was able to find out that Miyano Akemi - a former member of the organization, who theoretically should have been silenced or closely monitored - is now living openly in Hanyu Kusunoki's mansion and seems to be living a stable life.
With the organization's pervasive intelligence capabilities and vindictive style of action, how could they not have discovered it?
How could there be no reaction?
There are only two possibilities:
Either the organization doesn’t know yet (extremely unlikely), or… the organization knows but doesn’t dare to act, or can’t act!
Thinking back to the direct warning from MI6's top brass when she tried to investigate Hanyu Kusunoki in depth...
The power behind this young man, or the energy he possesses, is probably far beyond her imagination.
Mary Akai looked at the handsome and almost perfect photo of Hanyu Kusunoki on the computer screen, her eyes becoming more solemn.
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(Hmm…it seems like it’s time to say goodbye to all my dear readers.
The author has been observing recently that more and more people, whether in the group or in the comment section, have started asking the author when the work will be finished. Following their opinions, the author thought for a while and decided to start the finishing work.
After the story of picking up the girl is over, it is time to say goodbye.
When it is time to finish, it is done. Otherwise, it will become like the classic anime "Detective Conan", which is dragged out, boring and long.
Of course, the young author will also complete this last leg of the journey.
Thank you all for your support and encouragement along the way. The author is very grateful~
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