In the world of Detective Conan, the female characters are all acting strangely!

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Even though Tomoko Suzuki is the true head of the Suzuki Group, which controls the lifeline of the nation, remaining calm in the face of both honor and disgrace is a basic requirement. At times like these, she must control the corners of her mouth and not let them get too outrageous.

After all, one should pay attention to one's image and maintain composure in front of one's own daughter!

"Mom~"

"Laugh if you want to!"

Ayako Suzuki sighed helplessly.

Are you that happy?

Even if this is the only administrator among dozens of log holders, even if the administrator's privileges are very powerful, even if Xia Ye's feelings even activated the log, it's still unnecessary—

Ok!

It's really heartwarming!

Putting aside the administrator privileges, just considering that Xia Ye was worried about her mother, the log gave her mother a year-long "radiant" buff. That's too outrageous. When Xia Ye was so worried about the Miyano sisters, the log didn't give them any benefits.

Why is my mother so special?

No wonder Mom was so happy. With her self-centered personality, it would be strange if she wasn't happy about this unique status!

"What are you laughing at?"

Suzuki Tomoko pretended to put on a stern face, but her eyes were still full of smiles. "If people knew that I had so many privileges, wouldn't all the women that Natsume likes hate me to death? Ayako, don't tell anyone about this, understand?"

"Know it!"

Ayako Suzuki understood perfectly well that even if her mother didn't intend to use her administrator privileges for anything, just letting others know about these privileges would be enough to cause resentment, especially among the few in Natsume's family who were closest to him!

"Mom? Why?"

Ayako Suzuki still asked the question.

In terms of being closest to Natsume, the Miyano sisters are naturally number one. In terms of that kind of relationship, Fujimine Yukiko seems to be the first. In terms of Natsume's affection, it has to be the two heroines, Haibara Ai and Ran. Anyway, no matter how you look at it, the mother doesn't have any advantage.

Why does Xia Ye love her mother so much?

He can't just be after money, can he?

"Then naturally I'm special~"

A hint of pride appeared on Tomoko Suzuki's bright and beautiful face; she could certainly understand this problem.

Judging from the current situation, although the log strictly forbids the holder from revealing any information to Xia Ye, its operation is based on Xia Ye's will.

Just like the dazzling buff that had been on her for a whole year, Xia Ye's idea was a bit too strong, so the log gave it to her unconditionally for free!

As for the log administrator, it's even easier to understand. The administrator needs to actively promote the relationship between the log owner and the log holder. That comment already makes it clear enough!

She's trying to treat herself like the mistress of a harem!

Suzuki Tomoko smiled slightly. Her plan to trade with Natsume involved herself and her two daughters, who were the three log holders. For the log, or rather, for Natsume, the log's owner, this was a great thing. Rewarding her with an administrator was perfectly reasonable!

"But, Mom?"

After hearing the explanation, Ayako Suzuki naturally understood the reason, but she still had one question:

"I get the feeling you're not happy about this administrator's privileges, but rather—"

"You're happy because of Xia Ye's concern, aren't you!" Suzuki Tomoko's beautiful blue eyes were full of smiles, and she didn't hide anything from her daughter.

"Yeah, why is that?" Ayako Suzuki asked, puzzled. "You've only known him for a few days... how could this be..."

"It doesn't matter~"

Tomoko Suzuki's eyes were alluring:

"Whether it's my own attraction or the influence of the diary, isn't this a good situation? After all, no matter how realistic the acting is, it can't move people as much as genuine feelings, especially a man like Xia Ye. As long as I treat him sincerely, he will definitely do his best to help me!"

"I still feel the log has a bigger impact!" Ayako Suzuki was a bit stubborn. "I don't believe that the mother who treats all (Zhao Hao's) men as nothing and can say 'I don't need men to stand at the top of the world' could fall in love with a man younger than herself in just a few days. Even if he is a time traveler, it's impossible!"

"Silly girl!"

Tomoko Suzuki took Ayako Suzuki's hand. The deep admiration in her eldest daughter's voice filled her with pride, but—

"Actually, you don't need to worry about these things. You're right, the log definitely has a significant effect, and it works subtly. From the moment you get the log, unless you never look at it again and never have any contact with Xia Ye, you'll fall for it sooner or later."

"Since that's the case, let's just accept it. There's no loss involved, and there are so many benefits!"

Ayako Suzuki's expression was complicated. Her mother spoke so casually, but making up her mind was still very difficult, after all—

She glanced at her mother, then at her younger sister Sonoko, and sighed softly.

"Anyway, it's your decision~"

Tomoko Suzuki glanced at her daughter, then stood up and walked upstairs to her room.

"If you don't want to, I won't force you. After the administrator privileges are upgraded, maybe the kind of permission you mentioned, which allows you to kick people out of the log holder's position, will actually be available. Then we can just take back your logs, and it won't affect you anymore."

Watching her mother's figure disappear around the corner of the stairs, Tomoko Suzuki felt a pang of sadness on her pretty face. She was about to go to the mountain villa with Natsume; what should she do?

Chapter 149 Eri Kisaki's Indifference

Xia Ye returned to the villa.

The villa was bustling with activity at that moment.

There was a home karaoke set in the living room, and Xiaolan was singing into the microphone.

Although she hasn't had any formal training, her voice is gentle and sweet, and her singing sounds pretty good.

On the table in front of the sofa, there was a pile of takeout snacks. Ai and Akemi each held a chicken leg and ate it, occasionally shouting "Good!" to support Ran.

Xia Ye came in.

Xiao Lan blushed and put down the microphone.

Xia Ye is a singing prodigy.

Singing in front of him would be like showing off your limited skills before an expert!

"Xiao Lan, keep singing!"

Xia Ye walked to the sofa. There wasn't much space between Ai and Yukiko, but he squeezed in and sat down, smiling as he said:

"You sang beautifully, I really liked it~"

"Really?"

Xiaolan was a little surprised.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. It's just singing at home for fun, how could Xia Ye possibly hold herself to professional standards?

Thinking of this, she asked with a serene smile:

"Xia Ye, what do you want to hear?"

"Fireworks, preferably with dance!"

Xia Ye's lips curled into a mischievous smile as she looked Xiao Lan up and down. Today, a group of girls went out to see a movie and go shopping, so they must have dressed up beautifully, and Xiao Lan was no exception.

Xiaolan is a traditional girl, the kind of girl who is a good wife and mother, but her style of dressing is not conservative at all, but rather a bit bold.

Just like today—

Underneath the white sheer outer garment was only a black athletic tank top and plain athletic shorts, revealing her fair and slender waist and shapely, long legs. She looked both cool and sexy, a real feast for the eyes!

"Pooh!"

Xiao Lan spat lightly.

Xia Ye is such a wicked guy!

Everyone knows what the dance of "Fireworks" is like. It's both wild and seductive, with very explicit movements. With so many people around, how could I possibly dance it?

Moreover, the lyrics of "Fireworks" contain a lot of hidden flirtation; it could easily be called a little royal song. Ai and the others are watching, but she herself could never sing it.

but--

A barely perceptible flicker of interest crossed Xiaolan's eyes.

Talk about it.

I should find an opportunity to ask Ms. Yoko for advice.

After learning it.

When I'm alone with Xia Ye—

If I'm in a good mood, I can reward him once!

I won't sing!

Xiao Lan pouted and said in a sweet voice:

"If you want to see the 'Fireworks' dance, go find Ms. Yoko. You helped her so much before, she definitely won't refuse you!"

"Yoko?"

Xia Ye asked:

Did you two go out together this afternoon?

"Yes~"

"Yoko is currently filming a TV series, and since the crew had the day off today, she came to see a movie with us~"

Yukiko was squeezed between Natsume and Ai, forced to press herself against Natsume. She rolled her eyes, too lazy to pay attention. Now that this guy was openly taking advantage of her, if she said anything to him, he might just push his luck even further!

"Xia Ye, we've arranged to visit Ms. Yangzi's film set in a couple of days. Do you want to come?"

Xiaolan put away the microphone and sat down on the sofa:

"Miss Yoko specifically mentioned you, saying she hadn't properly thanked everyone after the last concert, so she wants you to come this time too, we can have dinner together~"

"Alright~"

Xia Ye nodded, but then smiled and said:

"I seem to have a lot of things I've agreed to go out for lately: Sonoko's mountain villa, Matsumoto's daughter's wedding, teaching Ayumi to play the piano, and oh, right, Yukiko, didn't you say you were going to the beach? When are you going?"

"I'm surprised you still remember!"

Yukiko rolled her eyes at him disdainfully:

"I asked Sonoko, and you're going the day after tomorrow. You'll stay at the villa for one day, rest for one day after you come back, and then fly to Izu four days later. I've already bought the plane tickets!"

"Hmm, it's pretty good~"

Xia Ye noticed that Ai, Akemi, and Ran weren't surprised at all; she, as the head of the family, was indeed the last to find out.

But that's good, at least I don't have to worry about it.

boom--

At this time.

The sound of a car engine could be heard outside the villa gate.

The voice of the artificial intelligence Tia rang out:

(ahcc)

"Eri Kisaki is here to visit; the doors are open~"

"My mom is here!"

Xiaolan stood up and looked out the French windows.

Eri Kisaki's mini Cooper was driving into the courtyard, but instead of heading to the underground garage, it stopped at the entrance of the villa.

She got out of the car, pushed open the door, and came in.

After exchanging greetings...

Eri Kisaki looked at her daughter and said reproachfully:

"Xiao Lan, don't you even know what time it is?"

"Oh yes!"

Xiaolan glanced at the time; it was almost eleven o'clock. She stuck out her tongue and chuckled sheepishly.

"It's so late already, Ai, Akemi, Yukiko-neechan, Mom and I are going home now~"