Lydia: I'm Too Difficult
"You said that if I have any ideas in my heart, I should tell you directly," Lydia couldn't quite withstand Chi Kana's gaze, but she was still very honest, "I do think you are quite heartless. Although you have Group matters to attend to, you are never there when he needs a Mother."
Chi Kana felt even more heartbroken, but she still nodded in agreement.
Her Third Brother once comforted her with a smile, "Sadness is because of love, and the meaning of Family's existence is to allow Child to have the ability to love."
When Chi Feichei was born, she presumptuously made plans:
0-1.5 years old is the stage for people to build trust and a Sense of security.
1.5-3 years old is the stage for establishing rules, confirming Self, and learning self-control.
3-5 years old is when the concept of Gender appears, clarifying one's Gender Role.
She would stay with Child until he was 5 years old, and if Child's Eyes had no problems, she would leave.
She thought she could dilute Child's Emotion towards her. Even if he hated her, it would be better than the Feeling of 'love incorrectly, unable to hate' she had for her Mother back then.
Once, she also thought she had succeeded.
Initially, that Little Boy would still get angry because she didn't go Home, but when he Saw her, his Eyes would brighten up in a Moment, as bright as Purple stars.
Afterwards, that Little Boy slowly grew up, and until now, that kind of radiance has never appeared in those Eyes again.
Her Child no longer smiled, no longer talked to other children, and when he Saw someone being bullied, he would also walk away with an Indifference expression, as if living in his own World.
Her Child was not willful or mischievous, and even stopped acting spoiled, being sensible to an unnatural degree for a Child.
When she was in a Foreign Land, she could only fall asleep from exhaustion to avoid thinking about the little things about Child night after night, feeling so Uncomfortable that she wanted to rush back Home several times.
Previously, she still thought her persistence was useful, thinking that Child's Indifference didn't matter, and it didn't matter if he no longer relied on her or cared about her. If his heart was as cold and hard as a Rock, perhaps he wouldn't have the Feeling of 'love incorrectly, unable to hate' for his Mother like she did back then.
But those 'she thought' were really just 'she thought'. This time when she came back, she realized that Child's love would not be worn away because of this. She had also brought the same pain to her own Child, and even deeper despair.
She should have understood long ago that Child had been hiding his Emotions better than other children since he was little, but she selfishly hoped that her Child could grow up to be a self-disciplined, strong, and Gentleness person. After Child had Feeling warmth, she abandoned him again, leaving her Child to miss her without anyone understanding, achievements without anyone witnessing, and Worries with nowhere to confide.
Her Mother at least gave them Companionship and comfort, but she didn't even give these to her own Child.
Compared to her Mother, she was even worse, terribly worse.
In the past two Days, she would always repeatedly have the same Dream at Night:
Initially, that soft little Tuanzi, slowly turned into a Little Boy with a Gentleness smile on his Face. Gradually, the smile on that Face disappeared, the Little Boy walked away with an Indifference Face, then slowly turned into a big Boy much taller than her, coldly watching everything. But in the end, when she was lost, he gently hugged her. That hug was Just Like that Day, needing no words, yet making her nose tingle and feeling satisfied...
Every time she woke up, she only felt pain to the bone!
And the experiment in the book had a Follow-up. When those Small Monkey grew up and returned to the Monkey Group, they were Indifference, solitary, and unsociable. Even when in heat, they would not look for a Companion or even reject Companions. Even after having children through artificial insemination, they would cruelly bite their own children to death.
If among that Monkey Group, there was a Small Monkey that suddenly became Normal after being solitary and eccentric, and was slowly integrating into the Group, and was still a Small Monkey who was smart and patient since childhood, then, did that Small Monkey figure it out? Or did it undergo a more terrifying Transformation?
No matter what the Reason was, she felt Uncomfortable and couldn't bear to say a single word of criticism about Child.
And under this Bloodline, there is no clear Ending in the Future. She hoped her Child would do what he wanted to do.
Even if depravity might bring destruction, it's better than regretting not having tried depravity after destruction.
Lydia saw that Chi Kana was silent, and followed suit with Silence, her Gaze gradually becoming Gentleness.
At 24 years old, she lost her own Child and divorced her Husband. She was depressed for more than a year before recovering. For a living, she went to work as a Servant at the Field Family, and then she Saw a beautiful and Gentleness angel.
A twelve or thirteen-year-old Girl, with delicate features, a pair of Gentleness Eyes, and a smile that could touch people's hearts.
She would occasionally think of her own Child who died not long after birth, feeling sad alone. Once, she was Saw by the Girl.
The Girl carefully asked her softly:
'Lydia, are you sad? Then I'll give you a Holiday, go out to play all Day Tomorrow, come back and have a good sleep when you're tired, and you'll Feel better. If you want me to Keep Company with you, then I'm willing to go with you.'
She didn't remarry, didn't have children, watched that Girl grow up, get married, and have children, going from calling her 'Miss' to 'Madam', and then there was another 'Young Master' she could call.
That Girl was not carefree.
Before she went, the Field Family had replaced all the Servants. There were some Rumor about Witch Bloodline, but no one could explain it clearly.
She was someone who knew about it but didn't want to talk about it. It was the Girl who told her, and then she understood why the angel-like Girl would sometimes stare blankly and suffer from Insomnia night after night, why the little angel would occasionally turn into a little Demon, secretly staring at some people who were talking loudly in the Dark Place, her Eyes filled with Coldness...
That was a heavy and depressing Secret. She didn't want that heaviness to always weigh on her angel's heart, and even more, she didn't want that heaviness to be passed down from generation to generation.
After a Moment of Silence, Lydia took the initiative to speak, "Are you thinking so much tonight because of the Matter Young Master Kaito mentioned this Afternoon?"
This Afternoon, when talking about that Little Girl named 'Haibara Ai', Young Master Kaito suddenly proposed that Madam be that Child's Godmother. Young Master Hissashi also said that that Child's Parents had passed away, expressing his agreement, but Madam did not immediately agree, only saying that she would Consider it carefully.
Chi Kana nodded.
If she had another Child, how should she treat that Child?
That Little Girl has no Parents. If she became that Child's Godmother but didn't take care of or care about her, wouldn't she be Damage that Child again?
And if she was good to that Child, she would feel sorry for her own sensible Son who made her feel guilty. The better she was to other children, the more she would think that she had not been this good to her Son, and she would feel even more indebted to Chi Feichei.
So she hesitated.
"Young Master Hissashi is a very thoughtful person, he won't make decisions rashly. Young Master Kaito is not someone who would interfere with other people's Ideas randomly either," Lydia comforted softly, "Presumably they both think it's appropriate, so they brought it up. And they didn't force you to make a Choice, it's just a Proposal, you don't have to think too much, you can get to know her first, what do you say?"
Chi Kana listened to Lydia's Analysis, thought for a while, and asked, "Was I being narrow-minded Just Now?"
"Yes." Lydia nodded.
Chi Kana: "..."
"You're just overthinking it," Lydia stood up and said with a smile, "Let the past be the past. If you are happier, Young Master Hissashi will be happier, won't he? You should Rest earlier, staying up late makes you age easily."
"Hey, Lydia," Chi Kana suddenly stood up, leaned closer to Lydia, her Eyes full of seriousness, "Do you think I'm old? Hassashi reminded me tonight, saying that I'm already in my forties."
"No, I think he was joking." Lydia had black lines all over her face.
"Lydia," Chi Kana said slowly, "I hope you are honest and straightforward with me."
"Okay..." Lydia said truthfully, "I think Young Master Hissashi is right, you are indeed in your forties."
Chi Kana's Gaze at Lydia instantly became sad.
Lydia's mouth twitched slightly, and she said seriously and sincerely, "But you don't look like someone in their forties at all, that's also the truth."
Every time she asks her to be honest, and after she honestly says it, she looks at her with that kind of Gaze, she is too difficult.
"Really..." Chi Kana turned her Head to Look at herself in the Mirror, nodded in satisfaction, "Good Night."
"Good Night." Lydia turned around and left the Room, closing the Room Door behind her.
...
The next Day.
Chi Feichei got up early, took Hassashi and went Go Out for Morning Exercise.
When he returned Home, Lydia had just brought Emma to the Kitchen to prepare Breakfast.
"Young Master Hissashi, you got up so early, I didn't even know you went ou..." Lydia went out to greet him from the Kitchen, and with a Glance, she Saw Hassashi in Chi Feichei's hand covered in Soil and grass clippings, "...went out..."
"Went for Morning Exercise," Chi Feichei carried Hassashi, who was exhausted like a dead Snake, into the Restroom, "It's in a good Mood today, rolled around on the Grass for a long time, I'll help it wash up."
Hassashi lazily flicked its Snake Tongue. It saw that Master's Mood had cleared up today and was a little excited.
Tired to the point of not wanting to talk.
Lydia snapped back to reality, "Okay, then do you need me to prepare your Breakfast? Madam will probably sleep until nine o'clock."
"Thank you for your trouble." Chi Feichei stood in front of the Sink, turned on the Water Tap, and suddenly Realized a Matter, "No baked tomatoes, no grilled sausages, no mushrooms, no cured meat, no scones, no baked beans, no beans of any kind."
Lydia Feeling Chi Feichei's strong dislike for English Breakfast, silently excluded a bunch of Food she was used to making, "Then French toast, fried eggs, mashed potatoes, Milk... Do you need meat?"
"Beef will do."
Chi Feichei washed Hassashi clean, found a Towel to help Hassashi dry the Water on its body.
If it wasn't for having Matters to do, he would rather cook Purple Sweet Potato Porridge himself...
After Chi Feichei came out of the Restroom, Lydia peeked out from the Kitchen again, "I Don't Know if it's convenient for you to tell me, what were you thinking Yesterday when you agreed with Madam to be that Girl's Godmother?"
Uh-huh, she had to help Madam Knowledge the Situation, and then Communication and coordinate.
"Kaito's Proposal is very good." Chi Feichei Go To the Living Room.
He supported it because he thought it was a good Proposal, no Problem with that.
Lydia asked again, "Then have you thought about what to do Afterwards? I mean that Girl, will she stay in Japan or go to Britain with Madam? Or..."
"After Matters are decided, we can Communication, and see both sides' Intention. It's too early to think about those things Present," Chi Feichei sat down on the Sofa, turned his Head to Look at Lydia, "I haven't told Ai about this Matter yet. She has concerns and may not agree. I just thought the Proposal was good, so I agreed."
Lydia was a little speechless. It seemed that Madam was really overthinking it. Men's thought processes are not that complicated...
"Is my Mother overthinking again? If she could handle her own Matters as efficiently as she handles Work, that would be great." Chi Feichei took out his Mobile Phone and made a Phone Call, sighing softly, "Tsk... Woman."
Lydia: "..."
What's wrong with Woman being sentimental?
Young Master Hissashi sounded like he was sighing about 'Woman are Troublesome'.
Before Lydia could ask further, Chi Feichei was already on the Phone Call with Mr. Oyama, "Mr. Oyama, good morning... I'm at Home, please Trouble you to help prepare a Machine Room, Computer, Switch, Server, Workstation... In short, everything is needed... very urgent, preferably resolved before 3 pm this Afternoon, you can directly buy a ready-made Machine Room... Okay, I'll wait for your News."
Lydia turned around and went back to the Kitchen.
Sigh, Men!
Once they grow up, they are not like a warm quilted jacket at all.
She suddenly thought it would be nice if Madam could have a Daughter.
(End of Chapter)
**Chapter 572: Feichi: I Have an Ominous Premonition [Bonus Chapter for Lord Meng, Barrel Horse Enters the Fortress]**
By past nine in the morning, after Chi Kana got up, she whispered with Lydia in the Kitchen. She looked speechlessly at Chi Feichi sitting in the Living Room, then turned her head and said a couple more words to Lydia.
Lydia nodded and left the Kitchen. Only after Chi Feichi hung up the phone and got up did she brace herself and ask, "Young Master Fei Chi, you seemed to say yesterday that Madam is over forty years old. Do you think she's old?"
Chi Feichi turned his head towards the Kitchen and saw Chi Kana behind the glass partition looking completely calmly. He gave Lydia a speechless glance, then carried Feichi back to the Room. "Not old."
Lydia: "..."
She seemed to understand the meaning conveyed by that glance. Summarized, it was just one sentence—
You guys are so troublesome!
...
Da Shan Mi's efficiency in handling business was still very high. He bought a Machine Room before noon.
Chi Feichi went out before lunch started. He inspected the Machine Room and uploaded the location program to the server.
After the meal, the Secretary and the Middle-aged Man seen before delivered the formal dresses. They organized them, set by set.
"We'll go after having afternoon tea. There won't be much time to eat at night, so if you don't eat something in advance, you'll be hungry. Afternoon tea will be moved up to four o'clock. If you feel you can't eat much, you don't need to eat too much. Afterwards, we're going to the Yan Family and will go together with the Yan Family members," Chi Kana said to Chi Feichi while choosing a formal dress. "This isn't a particularly formal Banquet, and there will be Children there, so wearing something too formal will make people feel constrained... By the way, before you went to the Tokiwa Group, did you wear a tailcoat?"
Chi Feichi nodded. He knew that Da Shan Mi was not only his Old Dad's 'spy' but also served as his Old Mom's 'spy'. "I was just making a joke with them."
"That was a very nasty joke, you know. Oyama was scared, and Miss Tokiwa was probably quite scared too," Chi Kana took two sets of clothes down from the rack and turned her head to say. "For this Banquet, you don't need to be overly formal, but you should have proper attire. This is respect for others. If it were just a Banquet in Japan, a general suit would be fine, but the Barclay Family will also be there, and they will definitely dress a bit more formal. So, let's wear a Lounge Suit. Which set do you want to wear?"
Chi Feichi looked at the two sets of clothes. Besides the coat being black or white, there was no difference. "Black, no bow tie, a solid black necktie."
Thanks to his His Mom's strict requirements for attire when attending events, having seen his His Dad being nagged at often during his childhood, he could also distinguish the difference between various types of formal dress.
Tailcoat is also called full dress, used for attending particularly formal activity, such as grand ceremony, Banquets held by the Queen, diplomacy, and similar occasions.
Furthermore, there's also a type of tailcoat worn during daytime for outdoor ceremony or when solemnly welcoming and sending off distinguished guests. The difference lies in the vest color. Unlike the former's white vest, the latter wears a black vest. He wore this outfit last time he went to the Tokiwa Group.
That joke was indeed scary. Da Shan Mi and Tokiwa Mio were both quite scared.
If it were a bit more formal, attending outdoor Ceremony Activity during the daytime would also require adding a top hat, but he was really indifferent to top hats.
As for standard formal wear, putting aside the color requirements, it's probably the outfit Kaito Kid wears.
The jacket is not a tailcoat style, with lapels, and a white shirt. It indicates attendance at general outdoor Ceremony Activity, but usually, it's paired with a necktie instead of a bow tie.
And Lounge Suit refers to Formal Dress similar to a regular suit, used for informal evening activity. The jacket lapels on both sides are black satin, and both trouser legs are decorated with black satin. It's paired with a black vest and a white shirt, and the bow tie color also has specific requirements.
He didn't choose a black bow tie but specified a solid black necktie. The intention of the attire was... someone in the family had passed away, signifying mourning.
Chi Kana also understood Chi Feichi's intention. She packed up the formal dress and handed it to Chi Feichi. "That Child is a member of the Home, so you should dress like this. Go change your clothes. I'll help you with the cufflinks when you come out later."
Chi Feichi received the clothes. "Then you..."
"That's my Child too," Chi Kana turned around and took a black formal dress. With her back to Chi Feichi, she said softly, "I'm very sorry, I didn't attend his baptism ceremony."
"It's okay, you don't need to wear black," Chi Feichi said. "I just wanted to provoke Thomas a bit. Noah is fine."
"Then... how about this set?" Chi Kana didn't insist. She turned around and took another set of black formal dress with silver dots.
"Very good." Chi Feichi immediately hugged the clothes and slipped away.
"And this set, I think..." Chi Kana took another set of formal dress. She turned her head only to find that Chi Feichi was already gone. She sighed. "Can't you help me look?... Huh? Feichi?"
Feichi found that he had been left behind by Chi Feichi in the Living Room of Room 1103. He ran off the Sofa and had just crawled to the Dining Room Entrance when he was picked up by a hand.
"Don't run around randomly. Keep me company while I choose clothes." Chi Kana carried Feichi back to a row of formal dresses and glanced at Lydia. "Lydia, you don't run off either."
Lydia paused, turned her head to look at Chi Kana and smiled. "Okay, Madam."
Feichi: "..."
Suddenly, he had an ominous premonition.
He seemed to understand why his Master ran so fast.
"Although Fei Chi said so, don't wear overly bright colors. Still stick mainly to black..."
"This set? No, Lydia, I'm already over forty years old. The style should be a bit more subtle... What do you say, Feichi?"
"This set won't do. It's too formal and dignified, makes me look old, and lacks approachability..."
"This set is too gorgeous, and with such a heavy color, it will make others feel distant, right, Feichi?"
"This set reveals too much. I said, I'm not a Little Girl anymore..."
"This set's style is too old-fashioned. I want a bit of trend elements. Don't forget, Fielder is a Regular Customer of fashion shows..."
"Never mind, we should check which set from before..."
Feichi froze: "..."
He really wanted to imitate a Human having a breakdown and holding their head, but he didn't have hands.
This was truly a sad matter.
After choosing three satisfactory sets, Chi Kana handed Feichi to Lydia, hugged the clothes, and returned to the Room. She started trying on clothes, asking for opinion, finding problems, changing clothes, asking for opinion again, finding problems, comparison...
Feichi was held by Lydia, occasionally glancing at the clock on the Wall, expectantly hoping Chi Feichi could come out and rescue him.
An hour passed. There wasn't a single movement Next Door in 1102.
Finally, Chi Kana chose a black mermaid dress with bare shoulders, a silver-black waistband, and silver flakes decoration on the skirt hem. This was the set from initially.
Feichi lay weakly in Lydia's hand, sighing about what meaning this past hour had held, when he suddenly saw Chi Kana walk to the Room Door and stop again.
Chi Kana turned her head and smiled. "Lydia, bring Feichi over and help me look at my hairstyle."
Feichi stiffened: "..."
He was just a snake. Even if he offered opinion, others besides his Master couldn't hear him. Could she please let go of him?
Don't torture a snake like this.
...
Chi Feichi stayed in the Room for over two hours, sorting through the intelligence recently sent by Yingqu Yan Nan and Saki Midorikawa, sending emails, making transfers. Guessing the time was about right, he then went to take a bath and change clothes.
Meanwhile, in Chi Kana's Room...
After choosing her hairstyle, accessories, and makeup, Chi Kana was also almost finished packing up. She lowered her head, looking at her mobile phone and sending a text message. "Lydia... Should the lipstick color be a bit lighter?"
"It's light enough already. Any lighter and you'll look listless." Lydia fixed a silver crown made of petals onto Chi Kana's pinned-up hair.
"Change to black?"
"The style is too dark. It's not suitable for you."
Feichi, lying on the Dressing Table, raised his eyes and looked at Chi Kana in the mirror. He sighed.
Beautiful.
The Goddess was still a Goddess, but his heart was so tired, powerless to appreciate.
And don't expect his Master to come and rescue him anymore.
Before, his Master actually escaped without him. His Master was truly awful.
After Chi Kana sent the text message, she put away her mobile phone. "I've arranged for the people in Boston to act five hours later. First, expose the scandal of Thomas's two Illegitimate Child. Thomas's Illegitimate Child got many Girls pregnant. Two years ago, he met a Girl who refused to have an abortion and beat her until she miscarried. Thomas's Illegitimate Daughter didn't do any bad deeds, but it's a pity, she's not Thomas's Child..."
Huh? Something to listen to?
Feichi immediately perked up, preparing to do some long-awaited live eavesdropping work.
Lydia turned her head and looked at the closed Room Door, asking in a low voice, "Have you decided to do this?"
"At the end of the Game Launch Event, Thomas will receive news that his Son has been invited to the Police Department for investigation. Afterwards, he will receive news that his Daughter has no blood relation to him. After that, he will receive news that his Company is about to collapse," Chi Kana lowered her eyes and looked towards Feichi. Her Gaze was dark and deep, but her voice still carried a gentle and restrained magnetic quality. She reached out and stroked Feichi. "Thomas shouldn't have let Fei Chi get involved with Hiroki. Since he let them get involved, he shouldn't have let anything happen to Hiroki. Although I have the least qualification to say this, he made my Child sad, so I have to make him sad. What do you say, Feichi?"
Feichi, feeling the warm finger glide across his back, understood for the first time what the Human phrase 'scalp numbing' felt like.
He suspected that if he were disobedient, he would be pinched to death by Chi Kana with a gentle expression the next second...
Lydia was used to it and kept her eyes down and her thoughts to herself.
Ah, Madam has entered her darkened state again. Just get used to it.
"Feichi..." After Chi Kana's finger glided across Feichi's back, it moved back to Feichi's top of head, as if she was just very intimately tapping her pet's forehead. She asked softly, "Have you ever bitten your Master?"
"No, absolutely not!" Feichi immediately made a statement. After thinking for a bit, he thought he probably needed to shake his head to indicate it, so Chi Kana could understand.
Chi Kana just asked casually. She quickly looked away and said in a low voice after getting up, "Lydia, have Vincent arrange Bodyguards in the dark place, in case Thomas does something desperate. Later, find an opportunity to secretly go and tell him these things. Don't tell Fei Chi, and don't let him know. I don't want him to think his Mother is scary... Let's go. Take Feichi out. He should be ready by now. If he can't find Feichi, he might be anxious."
"Okay." Lydia reached out and picked up Feichi, following Chi Kana out. She looked at the motionless Feichi in her hand. "Madam, did you just now scare Feichi? He's stopped moving."
"Is that so?" Chi Kana turned her head and innocently examined Feichi. "What could he possibly know?"
"Animals have a strong sense of crisis," Lydia brought Feichi in front of her eyes and observed him for a moment, but couldn't see anything. "He probably felt the danger."
"Rest assured, if he felt danger, he should have bitten me already. Counterattack is also an animal's instinct," Chi Kana saw Chi Feichi come over from the Dining Room and smiled at Lydia in a low voice. "Moreover, even if he was scared, it doesn't matter. He can't report, and small animals forget quickly."
Feichi also saw Chi Feichi and hurriedly struggled free from Lydia's hand, darting towards Chi Feichi with a 'whoosh'. "Ma- Ma- Master...!"
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Mrs. Kana was so broken just now. It wants to report her!
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 573: Tsubame Conglomerate's Intentions [Bonus Chapter for Lord Meng, Barrel Horse Entering the Pass]
Chi Feichi caught Feichi and stroked it to show appeasement.
Wasn't it just accompanying me to pick out clothes for half the day? No need to be so 'agitated', right?
Chi Kana stepped forward and smiled, saying, "It's really close to you."
Feichi burrowed into Chi Feichi's Sleeve, only then feeling a bit more at ease.
Before, listening to Chi Kana speak softly and slowly, its heart felt warm and surging, like being in a warm Garden in Spring. Now, hearing Chi Kana's voice, the gentler it was, the colder its heart felt...
There's no going back completely.
Sigh, this is probably the price for knowing too many secrets.
"It's indeed very clingy to me." Chi Feichi lowered his head and looked at Feichi, who was only showing its head.
Chi Kana picked up a box from the Table. "Once the cufflinks are fastened, Feichi won't be able to come out..."
Chi Feichi pulled Feichi out and placed it on the Table. "When I participate in the Cocoon Game, I can't bring it into the Game either. Could you find people to help take care of it?"
"Lydia and Emma aren't going together with us," Chi Kana picked up the cufflinks and helped Chi Feichi put them on. "Vincent will be driving us there. We can have him wait for us in the Car with Feichi."
"Master, I want to stay at Home. I'll play on the computer or play kendama later," Feichi quickly expressed that it didn't want to stay in the Car with Strangers, and then started reporting on the eavesdropping situation. "Also, Master, I just now made a terrible discovery. You need to be mentally prepared..."
Chi Feichi went to have afternoon tea with Chi Kana, taking Feichi by the way, and listened to Feichi report on its eavesdropping achievements.
People will guard against electronic devices, but they won't guard against animals. They subconsciously think that whatever animals hear won't be transmitted to others' ears.
Having a living eavesdropping device is really convenient.
As for Chi Kana's matters...
To be honest, he wasn't surprised.
Even though Chi Kana always maintained the appearance of a gentle and kind mother in front of him, unwilling to let him see her other side, he could still guess a bit.
As a son, he would always have more knowledge of his Old Mom's various problems than any outsider.
Sentimental, likes to get entangled in conflicts, late-stage choice difficulty cancer...
Compared to that, although his Old Dad didn't like talking, his actions tended to be upright and frank. His Old Mom, however, had a ruthless tendency to achieve her purpose, and also liked the 'killing the heart' psychological warfare tactic.
According to Feichi's say so, she even has a bit of intermittent yandere...
But even if that's the case, as long as Chi Kana cares about him, he will also care about Chi Kana.
His own Old Mom was originally the kind of woman whom he could disdain himself, but wouldn't give permission for others to disdain even a little bit.
But his Old Mom was overthinking it. Thomas wouldn't last until the end of the Launch Event before being arrested by the Police. To receive those news, he would probably be in the Police Department.
Feichi gave a tattletale, and didn't forget to earnestly remind Chi Feichi, "Master, don't tell others, especially Mrs. Kana."
It was afraid that Chi Kana would pinch it to death after she discovered it.
Chi Feichi said 'Uh-huh'. He wouldn't speak carelessly. Protecting his own Intelligence Investigator was necessary. He continued talking with Chi Kana.
"...No need to trouble yourself. Feichi will just stay at Home for a while."
...
Five o'clock in the Afternoon.
Lydia saw Chi Feichi and Chi Kana go downstairs, and found an opportunity to quietly whisper a few words to Vincent, who was the Driver.
Chi Feichi also pretended not to see, and after getting in the Car Backseat with his Old Mom, he waited for Vincent to come back and drive to the Yan Family.
"When I come back this time, I also need to talk to Mr. Yan about the Tsubame Conglomerate's matters," Chi Kana still said softly. "Mr. Yan is older and hasn't had much energy to manage affairs these past two years. And Akio Tsubame is still too young, only in Kindergarten. It will probably take around twenty years before he can take over the Financial Group's affairs. Even if Mr. Yan is still alive then, he probably won't have managed affairs for many years by that time. We don't know what the Financial Group's internal situation will be like."
Chi Feichi subconsciously looked towards Vincent, who was driving in the Front Seat.
The Tsubame Conglomerate intends to merge into their family, to form a New Consortium together?
If that's really the case, then it's a big deal. Before it's announced, even a little bit of rumors leaking out could bring a lot of trouble. Is it okay for Vincent to have heard it?
"It doesn't matter," Chi Kana understood and explained, "Vincent is Darcy's biological Younger Brother."
Chi Feichi nodded. Since his Old Mom thought he was trustworthy, he wouldn't bother with it.
Chi Kana continued, "Mr. Yan originally intended to find someone trustworthy to hold power during the transition period between him and Akio Tsubame. But power can make people lose their way. Even if it's a trustworthy person, if you let The other party hold great power for twenty years, and then ask that person to return the power to Akio Tsubame, why would The other party be willing? Recently, when Akio Tsubame was kidnapped, he called me to thank me, and he tested whether your Father and I intended to merge the groups and establish a New Consortium. Afterwards, he expressed willingness to let the Tsubame Conglomerate merge in as well. He intends to exchange all his assets for New Consortium shares."
"Rather than letting others scheme against Akio Tsubame for power, it's better to hand over the power oneself," Chi Feichi summarized.
This choice is very wise.
Kenzo Tsubame only has one young Grandson. The age gap is too large, and there will inevitably be a breakpoint in the inheritance of the Tsubame Conglomerate.
Once Kenzo Tsubame's body has a problem, all sorts of monsters and demons will jump out. Even former Allies probably won't consider their relationship much in the face of benefit.
Losing wealth is a small matter. What Kenzo Tsubame is unwilling to see is Akio Tsubame being utilized, being schemed against, or even losing his life because of it. It's better to choose a suitable opportunity to hand over the power and exchange it for shares while he is still in good health.
Like that, Kenzo Tsubame can retire from then on, focus on keeping company with his young Grandson, and no need to worry about the Financial Group's matters. And Akio Tsubame can hold the shares and receive dividends, having no worries about food and drink for a lifetime, pursuing his own dream, and doing what he wants to do.
But, finding such a suitable person to take over is not easy.
Firstly, they need to find a giant that is able to annex the Tsubame Conglomerate.
If they find a small group to discuss the Tsubame Conglomerate merging in, after the shares are calculated, Kenzo Tsubame would probably still have absolute control.
Then that wouldn't be called merging in, but rather the Tsubame Conglomerate annexing that group.
So Kenzo Tsubame can only choose other Large Conglomerates or large multinational groups.
Secondly, Kenzo Tsubame definitely doesn't want to ruin his family business, and even less does he want his young Grandson to face the crisis of bankruptcy and debt when he reaches middle and old age. Then he must choose a Financial Group or group with bright prospects. He needs to look not only at the current development prospects, but also whether the Successor is reliable.
Afterwards, he also needs to consider whether there are friendship issues.
If he finds a Financial Group whose Family Head he is unfamiliar with, even if Kenzo Tsubame hands over the power, The other party could gradually suppress Akio Tsubame's benefit for their own benefit.
Probably because of the last time kidnapping case, Kenzo Tsubame has an optimistic view of him. And once the Shinchi Group and Field Group merge, they won't be weaker than any Large Conglomerate. The two families also have a relationship, coupled with the fact that merging in when the New Consortium is established is a suitable opportunity and won't easily cause internal panic...
Considering various reasons together, it's not weird that Kenzo Tsubame would make this choice.
"Your Father and I's intention is to start preparing for the establishment of the New Consortium afterwards, once the Sindola Company's matters are handled," Chi Kana said. "The Sindola Company will be purchased by the Shinchi Group. The financial means used will also be the Shinchi Group's funds. At that time, the Shinchi Group's funding chain will appear to have a bit of a problem, but it can be stabilized. By the time they finish digesting it, the Field Group's internal situation will also be almost purged."
"Uh-huh," Chi Feichi lightly responded. He still couldn't help but look at Vincent in the Front Seat.
Next, his parents will be busy. Or rather, those two people never have a time when they have nothing to do.
Those topics were too much of a headache to talk about. What he was more interested in was that Vincent was actually Darcy's biological Younger Brother. Then...
Chi Kana smiled. "Vincent is an informant your Father placed beside me."
Vincent had a face full of awkwardness and forcefully defended/explained, "I'm just responsible for protecting your safety and picking you up and dropping you off when you need the Car."
"Didn't give me a tattletale?" Chi Kana asked.
Vincent's face turned a bit red from holding it in, but he didn't deny it.
Chi Feichi understood. Then that was a default assumption.
Unexpectedly, his Old Dad was quite careful... Uh-huh, he wouldn't bother with these matters either.
...
At the Yan Family, Kenzo Tsubame brought Akio Tsubame and waited at the Entrance.
Both sides greeted each other, didn't delay much, and respectively got in their cars, heading towards the Mihua Municipal Building.
On the Road, the Barclay Family's Car also followed the two cars in front.
The Launch Event time was set to formally start at eight o'clock in the night. But just past seven o'clock, people had already started arriving one after another.
Outside the Banquet Hall, a red carpet was laid out at the Main Entrance. People from the TV Station and Reporters stood on both sides of the Aisle. As soon as someone got out of a car and walked past, the flash flashed incessantly.
Vincent slowed down the vehicle speed and parked the Car at the Entrance.
After Chi Feichi got out of the car, he reached out his hand towards Chi Kana in the Car and said in a low voice, "Thomas really racked his brains for the promotion."
Entering the Banquet Hall required passing through security check. There was only this one Road, and no one was an exception.
Originally, there shouldn't have been so many Reporters and TV Station people blocking the Entrance. But Thomas obviously wanted to promote how much attention the 'Cocoon' received from Socialites, which is why he called over so many TV Station people.
"Rest assured, there are so many Guests invited. The TV Station's live broadcast and broadcast won't have too many shots of us. The photos in the report will only keep Thomas and some well-known figures," Chi Kana put on a proper smile on her face, lowered her voice as she spoke, reached out her hand to take Chi Feichi's palm, and got out of the car. "Even if they took photos, they not necessarily put them in the report."
"Hopefully." Chi Feichi didn't speak again and entered the Door together with Chi Kana.
The flash continued all the way to the Outside Security Check Gate. After passing the security check, the crackling sound of taking photos finally subsided.
The Yan Family grandfather and grandson followed behind. Afterwards, a group of people from the Barclay Family entered the Door in pairs.
The people from the Barclay Family didn't chat much. They dispersed respectively to find Acquaintances and greet them.
They still had many opportunities to chat. This Place wasn't an occasion for discussing business.
Although it was a game Launch Event, as long as it had the nature of a banquet, it was a good place for people to get to know each other, have interaction, and communication.
Kenzo Tsubame took Chi Kana and Chi Feichi and walked around in a circle, introduced some figures from the political and business circles who were allied with the Yan Family, and whispered a few words to Chi Kana from time to time.
Of course, the matter of the Tsubame Conglomerate's intention to merge couldn't be spoken outside. But the introduction by Kenzo Tsubame was considered a way for Chi Kana and Chi Feichi to get acquainted with those people, and also a hint to those people – that for the next period of time, the Shinchi Group and Field Group would be the best 'good friends', and they shouldn't do anything destroying their friendship.
The introduction was almost finished, and both sides intended to part ways again.
"Is Akio Tsubame really not participating in the Cocoon Game?" Chi Feichi asked.
"Thank you Brother Chi for preparing the experience badge for me, but no need," Akio Tsubame no longer thought Chi Feichi's cold face was scary. He obediently shook his head, tilted his head up to look at Kenzo Tsubame who was holding his hand. "Grandpa has a bit of a cold. I want to keep company with him. We'll only stay for a while and will leave after we've greeted Mr. Thomas."
"Akio Tsubame is so sensible," Chi Kana smilingly bent down and stroked Akio Tsubame's head. Then she straightened up and said to Kenzo Tsubame, "Your body is uncomfortable, and we still need to trouble you to make a trip. I'm really sorry."
"You're too polite," Kenzo Tsubame smilingly lowered his head to look at Akio Tsubame. "Soon I'll have plenty of leisure time."
Thank you for the support of [Lord Meng, Barrel Horse Entering the Pass]!
(End of Chapter)
After chatting casually for a couple of sentences, Kenzo Tsubame saw Thomas Sindola enter the Door and took Akio Tsubame over to say hello.
Chi Kana and Chi Feichei did not go over.
Today is Thomas's main event.
If a group of people swarmed him, Thomas wouldn't be able to attend to so many people.
Now, it's mostly important guests who are planning to leave early going to express their apologies, and some Staff who need to report on the Situation.
For them to go over now wouldn't be showing closeness, but rather a Disturbance.
"Mr. Yan's Body really can't handle too much exertion," Chi Kana sighed softly.
Chi Feichei took out a handful of Cocoon Game Experience Badges from his Pocket, "What I'm considering is, what to do with the extra Quota."
Originally, it was calculated perfectly: him, Mouri Ran, Akio Tsubame, two Quotas from the Barclay Family, five Quotas from the Junior Detective League, exactly ten. He even specially asked Thomas for ten Badges, and persuaded Thomas to increase the Experience Slots to sixty, even using the Backup Machine.
Thomas was still bothered by '6' representing the Demon and Satan in the West. In the end, it was after he was informed that the Barclay Family would also be coming that Thomas finally agreed.
Now that Akio Tsubame isn't participating, the people they met Before either didn't bring a Child or already had a Quota, leaving one that really has nowhere to be sent.
"Let's see if any Acquaintance we know needs it," Chi Kana Looked at the Venue, "There are still many Children who don't have the Opportunity to participate…"
"Mr. Chi."
A chuckling Male voice came from the Rear.
Chi Feichei and Chi Kana Turn Around, recognizing the person who came—Police Superintendent General Hakuba, Saguru Hakuba's Old Dad.
"I'm really Sorry, Recently when you came to our Home as a guest, I happened to be busy with something and couldn't go back," Police Superintendent General Hakuba said smilingly, "I apologize for the poor hospitality, and I also Hope my son didn't cause you any Troublesome."
"Hakuba and I get along very well," Chi Feichei Looked at the Place where Police Superintendent General Hakuba had come from, only seeing a group of high-ranking police officials, and not seeing Saguru Hakuba's figure, "Isn't he coming today?"
"He went to Hokkaido again to investigate a Case, you know, he just can't stay idle, and he also doesn't like attending Banquets with me, I can't control him," Police Superintendent General Hakuba smiled helplessly, and then greeted Chi Kana, "Mrs. Kana, I didn't expect to see you today…"
Saguru Hakuba's Old Mom is a British socialite. The Hakuba couple and the Chi Kana couple had met a few times.
If Saguru Hakuba and Chi Feichei didn't know each other, then the Relationship between the two families would probably be just so-so, but since Saguru Hakuba and Chi Feichei know each other and get along well, the Guardians of both sides have become a little closer.
"I also didn't expect Hakuba to have only been back for a short time before getting to know Hassashi," Saguru Hakuba's Father chatted for a couple of sentences, and didn't sound too distant, saying with a chuckle, "I also heard that their Pets messed up the Courtyard, Hakuba that Child just likes raising weird Pets…"
"My Home's Child too." Chi Kana deeply agreed, suddenly feeling that her own Son's pet-raising style wasn't that weird, maybe it's…
She can't keep up with the Times?
The Topic shifted from Previously Matters to Children, and once the two started chatting, they had the urge to Teasing non-stop, but they also had to know when to stop.
"Sorry, I have to go over there, a Superintendent who abandons his subordinates isn't a good Superintendent," Saguru Hakuba's Father said kindly.
"You Are Busy." Chi Kana Smilingly nodded.
Chi Feichei said to Chi Kana, "I'll also go say hello."
Chi Kana Looked towards the other side of the Banquet Hall, "But, your Teacher and the others have also arrived…"
Over at the Banquet Hall, Mori Kogoro was wearing a navy blue Suit, and Mouri Ran was also wearing a white short Evening Gown.
Five Naughty children followed beside them, also dressed formally…
At least Conan wasn't wearing his little School Uniform anymore.
Those Clothes were sent by Kay at Chi Kana's request Previously.
Clothes for the five Children, Mouri Ran, Mori Kogoro, and Doctor Agasa were all taken care of. After trying them on, they were sent to Kay for Revision, and were officially delivered to that group of people this morning.
Doctor Agasa wasn't there, he should have gone to find Kudo Yusaku, with Mori Kogoro and Mouri Ran bringing a group of Children over.
"Being too flashy isn't suitable for this Banquet, so I asked Kay to send over simple Style ones," Chi Kana explained Smilingly, "In This Case, after this Banquet is over, they can also be worn in ordinary Life, which is more practical."
Chi Feichei nodded. This Banquet is more casual. Those Clothes are simple but well-tailored and pay attention to Details, making people look either energetic or gentle, which is more suitable than flashy and gorgeous Clothes, "But Ai and Ayumi's Clothes aren't the two sets I sent…"
Haibara Ai's Skirt is a bit like the 'Forest Princess' set, just with some Details added to the neckline for Decoration. Ayumi's set is generally the same as what he designed, white tulle with a circle of pink Flower, and it was also Adjusted like Haibara Ai's set.
Overall, they are much more refined.
"The two sets you designed Previously were very good-looking, but the Details still need to be strengthened," Chi Kana said Smilingly, winking, "Females value Details very much. Besides, they've both worn those two sets of Clothes before, and I really don't want to see them wearing Formal Dress that they've already worn once to this Banquet."
Chi Feichei said softly, "I'm really glad the Field Group is in the fashion business."
Otherwise, with his Old Mom's Ideology, an Ordinary Person's family really couldn't bear the Formal Dress Expenses.
"I also feel fortunate that I can design beautiful Clothes for myself to wear," Chi Kana pretended not to understand the meaning in Chi Feichei's Words, "Then shall I go over there first and wait for you?"
"Okay, you give them the Badges," Chi Feichei handed a handful of Cocoon Game Experience Badges to Chi Kana, keeping two for himself, "I'll find a way to send out the extra Badge."
Although it's a Children's Game, giving it away is also a Favor. Since Saguru Hakuba's Father came over to say hello Previously, then let's just see if any of the high-ranking officials from the Metropolitan Police Department have brought Children with them.
Chi Kana nodded, took the Badges, put them in her Bag, and Turn Head to Look Towards the Junior Detective League Group in the distance.
She hadn't met Haibara Ai before, and could recognize her entirely because of Mori Kogoro's Face that had been in the Newspaper, and the Clothes she had sent over.
Now, looking closely, the more she Looked, the more familiar she felt…
In the Party Venue, Haibara Ai Sense a Line of Sight Staring at her, and Turn Head back in Doubt.
Pity that a Child's Body is too short, and the Line of Sight was blocked tightly by the Table and the people standing by the Table getting Food,
Seeing a waiter passing by carrying a Tray, Mori Kogoro immediately took two Glasses of Wine, one in his left Hand, one in his right Hand, and sighed with a chuckle, "There are so many people, and so much Liquor!"
Mouri Ran reminded helplessly, "Father, before drinking Liquor, you should first go and thank Brother Hichiji and his Mother, right? They specially sent us Formal Dress to attend the Banquet, and I heard that high-ranking police officials seem to have come today as well, don't be busy drinking too much Liquor, or I won't care if you make a fool of yourself!"
"I know!" Mori Kogoro tasted the Liquor, smiling with narrowed eyes in a drunken manner, and said as a matter of course, "Don't worry, drinking Premium Wine won't make you drunk! And there are so many people now, and I can't find Hassashi and the others, so let me taste the fine Wine here first, it's all Premium Wine, it would be a real Pity not to taste it first!"
Mouri Ran gave her Old Dad a Half-Moon Eyes glance.
Coming to a Banquet, is it really okay not to say hello to Acquaintance?
Her Old Dad started Staring at Liquor as soon as he arrived, what is he trying to do?
Will he make a fool of himself again if he drinks too much later?
Speaking of the Life Experience of wanting to show her unreliable Old Dad her Fist every day…
Conan also glanced at Mori Kogoro Speechless.
This hopeless Uncle, didn't he notice the Killing Intent flashing in Ran's Eye?
In any case, Ayumi, Genta, and Mitsuhiko, the three Children, were fooled by Mori Kogoro.
Now it's eating and drinking Time…
Genta's Line of Sight was attracted by the Food on the Table next to him, similar to Mori Kogoro, he Step Forward and took a Barbecue skewer in his left Hand and a Barbecue skewer in his right Hand, starting to eat, "This is all-you-can-eat, right? How lucky!"
"The lucky ones are those Children!" Ayumi said enviously, looking towards the Children over there who were lining up to receive Game Experience Badges.
The others Turn Head to Look.
"They're receiving Game Experience Badges, presumably they are the Children who were chosen today to participate in the Cocoon Game." Mitsuhiko also said somewhat enviously.
Mori Kogoro counted the Children he could recognize, "The Grandson of the Metropolitan Police Department's Deputy Superintendent General, the Grandson of a Big Shot in the financial world, the Son of a politician from the ruling party… the second and third generations who bear Japan's Future are all here."
Haibara Ai's Line of Sight swept across a few of their childish but proud Faces, and she commented with a cold Expression, "It's just like a condensed version of the ugly Japanese hereditary system."
"Huh?" The others Turn Head to Look at Haibara Ai in surprise.
Haibara Ai said in a clear and cold voice, "Along with this hereditary system, the Mistake History of Humanity will also be constantly repeated."
Silence.
Mori Kogoro: "..."
This awkward silence Effect is comparable to his eldest disciple.
Ayumi looked Stunned, "Haibara, what are you talking about? I don't understand."
Conan walked closer to Haibara Ai Speechless, reminding her in a low voice, "I told you, you have to speak in a Child's tone."
"A politician's Son will become a politician, a bank president's Son will become a bank president, if this continues, Japan will still not change…" Haibara Ai raised her voice, and after finishing speaking as if reciting, she glanced at Conan provocatively, instantly changed to a Smiling Face, chuckled, raised her Hands and placed them in front of her chin, and said Smilingly while Acting Cute like a Child, "Yesterday's News talked about many similar Topics, I don't understand any of it!"
Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, and Genta saw Haibara Ai smile, and also laughed.
Mori Kogoro had an 'I see' Expression on his Face.
Mouri Ran also looked at the group of Children Smilingly, coming out to play was indeed the right thing to do, it seemed the Children were in a very good Mood.
Conan: "..."
This sudden Acting Cute…
Haibara Ai changed to a cold Face again in a second, Looked at Conan, and asked in a low voice, "How is it? Is this okay?"
Conan sweatdropped, what a terrifying Face Changing technique.
It reminded him of when he went to investigate an Apartment Previously, a certain Fellow who pretended to be an Elementary School Teacher, who was still smiling gently and brightly the second Before, and then turned cold the next second…
Was this corrupted by Chi Feichei?
Thinking this, Conan paused again, and Looked around left and right.
He didn't intentionally Teasing Chi Feichei in his Heart, it shouldn't be so coincidental that he would Summoning Chi Feichei, right?
Uh-huh, thankfully, he didn't see a certain large-sized cold Face.
A suppressed chuckle suddenly came from the Rear, attracting a group of people to Turn Head to Look.
Beside the Dining Table, the Woman's Skin was fair, wearing a Black off-shoulder Formal Dress that draped to her Ankle, simply outlining her tall and perfect figure, her black hair was styled up, decorated with a small petal-shaped Silver Crown, the pearl Necklace around her neck reflected a soft light, setting off the soft Lines of her Face, but her eyebrows and eyes were very deep-set, her Purple Eyes under long eyelashes carried a Smiling Face, and the corners of her mouth were also raised in a benevolent Smiling Face.
Even though she was wearing Black that looked like it would appear dignified and serious, it didn't make people Feel Distant, only making people feel elegant and reserved.
Even though she possessed astonishing Beauty, because of the faint air of peace and composure emanating from her Body, as well as the Gentleness Smile that seemed to melt Human Heart, it made people unable to have any blasphemous Intentions.
At least…
Mori Kogoro, besides being Stunned, was only Stunned, "What a Beauty…"
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 575 Haibara Ai: Heart Flustered...
Chi Kana, carrying a plate of food, walked closer. She used her left hand to press down on the slit of her skirt on her leg, squatted down to look at a group of children, and said in a gentle and soft voice, "Sorry, I'm not making a Joke of you, I just thought your smiles were very cute, so I couldn't help but smile along."
"N-No problem..." Mitsuhiko mumbled blankly.
⊙ω⊙
So pretty...
So gentle...
I can't really think straight...
Conan was also stunned for a moment, sizing up those Purple Eyes, and vaguely guessed someone in his Heart.
However, comparing the face in front of him with Chi Feichei, he always felt a sense of disharmony.
Both had Purple Eyes, but that Fellow Chi Feichei's eyes always held a calm Emotion. Coupled with the slightly sharp corners of his eyes, probably inherited from his Father, they were like a purple Sea that would never ripple, deep and cold.
But the corners of the Woman's eyes in front of him were slightly curved, always carrying a smile, as if all the Gentleness in the World was contained in that purple Lake, making people ignore everything else and only want to remember those Eyes.
These were Magic Power Eyes. Just one look could make you ignore everything else and only want to stare at those Eyes.
Such two people are Mother and Child... cough, no way?
Not far away, Suzuki Sonoko originally wanted to step forward to say hello, but after seeing Chi Kana go over, she didn't rush to go up. She turned her Head and Looked, finding Chi Feichei walking over here.
Chi Feichei greeted Suzuki Sonoko. Just as he intended to go over together, he was stopped by Thomas Sindola again.
"Hassashi," Thomas Sindola stepped forward and Nodded to Suzuki Sonoko, "Miss Suzuki."
"Chairman Sindola," Suzuki Sonoko also greeted Thomas Sindola, "Thank you for your hospitality."
"It's my honor that you could come," Thomas Sindola smiled, then restrained his smile and Looked at Chi Feichei. He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt that compared to when they were in Boston, Chi Feichei had more sharpness about him, and his low air pressure was much stronger than before. He sighed, "About Hiroki's matter... I think we should have a Communication."
When Chi Feichei heard the Name Sawada Hiroki, he Intentionally paused for a moment, making his Expression become a bit heavy, and Nodded, "Of course."
Thomas Sindola paid attention to Chi Feichei's Reaction and sighed, "This Matter was too sudden, I... I really don't Understand why that Child would do this. When he was in Boston before, did he Say anything to you?"
Chi Feichei was silent for a moment, and said softly, "No, I also don't Understand why..."
Suzuki Sonoko didn't know that the two Drama Kings had started their Play, and noticed that the Atmosphere suddenly became heavy and oppressive. She didn't rush to be curious, and her Mood also became a bit heavy.
Brother Hichiji's face is so heavy, it's like something very serious happened.
Something she can't Joke about.
...
At the Dining Table over there, Mori Kogoro Recovered, raised his Hand to tidy his Bow Tie, and said sternly, "Cough, Sorry, these Children are just naughty, making you laugh."
"No, they are all very cute." Chi Kana smiled, and seeing Genta Looking at the Sandwich on the Plate in her Hand, she moved the Plate forward, "There are Sandwiches over there, I specially brought them for you. You can only take one each, okay?"
"Yes!" Genta took one, Looked at Chi Kana, unable to distinguish Chi Kana's age. However, seeing Chi Kana as somewhat mature and dignified, he still said, "Thank you, Auntie!"
Conan chuckled in his Heart. It was rare to see Genta being so well-behaved, but he also smiled and Acted Cute like the others, "Thank you, Auntie, but I don't really want to eat things that are too sweet."
"Then how about giving it to me?" Haibara Ai said calmly and composedly, ignoring Conan's surprised Gaze.
Peanut Butter and Blueberry Jam Sandwich.
This was her favorite Food, and she hadn't eaten it in a long time.
"Uh, okay..." Conan was a little confused.
Actively asking for Food was very unlike Haibara Ai.
Could it be that Haibara also judges people by their Face when eating?
"Is it okay?" Haibara Ai asked Chi Kana, and also Looked at Chi Kana's Purple Eyes.
She should be Brother Chi's Old Mom...
"Of course," Chi Kana smiled, and asked softly, "This should be your favorite Food, right? Eat more if you like it. You've rarely eaten it since leaving America, right?"
Haibara Ai held the Sandwich in both Hands, freezing in place.
Conan understood immediately after seeing Haibara Ai's frozen Expression.
It really was Haibara Ai's favorite Food?
And according to what Haibara Ai told him, she had indeed studied abroad in America before.
This Woman brought Food over, could it be Intentionally testing her?
He hadn't confirmed whether this Woman was Chi Feichei's Old Mom yet, and if she wasn't...
"Do you know Ai?" Mouri Ran asked curiously.
Conan suppressed the surprise in his Heart and secretly Observed Chi Kana's Reaction.
What exactly is the Situation?
Could it be that Haibara told Chi Feichei about her Preference, and Chi Feichei told his Old Mom?
"She Looks a bit familiar," Chi Kana explained, and then asked Haibara Ai with a smile, "Your Mother is British People, and your Father is Japanese, right?"
"Uh-huh..."
Haibara Ai responded vaguely, feeling flustered in her Heart.
She was sure that she had never told Chi Feichei about her time in America or her Preference for Peanut Butter and Blueberry Jam Sandwiches.
And before she shrank, she had never met this Woman.
If the other party had seen her, it would only be in Photos, or some Archive.
However, she didn't feel the Aura of the Organization from this Woman either. Was her senses failing? Or was this Woman not related to the Organization?
No, there was still a very serious Problem now.
If this Woman was Brother Chi's Old Mom, and knew that she was 'Shiho Miyano', did that Mean her Identity couldn't be hidden anymore?
Chi Kana was a little Doubtful, "You seem very nervous..."
Conan broke out in a Cold sweat. Just as he was about to speak up to Help, he was preempted by a European Man who walked over.
"Lady Katrina..." The Man didn't approach, maintaining a polite distance. He Looked at Mori Kogoro and the others Aside, hesitating to speak.
"Sorry, excuse me for a moment." Chi Kana stood up, walked Aside with the Man, and spoke in a low voice.
Mori Kogoro withdrew his Line of Sight and sighed softly, "Katrina, what a nice Name..."
"It really is Brother Chi's Mother." Conan murmured.
Genta, Mitsuhiko, and Ayumi took two steps back, Looking at Conan with horrified Expressions.
"M-Mother?"
"How is that possible!"
"No way!"
Mori Kogoro also took a step back, with a 'scared me to death' Expression, "That's impossible!"
Conan was startled by the Reactions of these few people.
Did they have to be so easily startled?
They should have guessed it when they saw the Eyes.
"Brother Chi Looks so Cold," Genta said in disbelief, "That Auntie is so Gentle, how could they be Mother and Child!"
Mitsuhiko noticed that his Reaction just now was excessive, and scratched his Head somewhat awkwardly, "Although Purple Eyes are rare..."
"But it's still hard to believe!" Ayumi seriously continued.
Mouri Ran said in a low voice, "And just now that person clearly said..."
"Katrina, but Overseas, relatives and friends will use Nicknames, abbreviations, or pet Names," Conan began to popularize knowledge, "There are many ways to take Nicknames. Generally, the first syllable is retained, for Example, Timothy's Nickname is Tim. If the Christian Name starts with a vowel, 'N' can be added, for Example, Edward's Nickname is Ned. Some add 'ie' or 'y' to the end of the Christian Name to become a Nickname, for Example, Don's Nickname is Donie. Some use the final sound to simplify it into a Nickname, for Example, Reuben's Nickname is Ben. There are also irregular derivation methods, for Example, William's Nickname is Bill. In short, the way to take Nicknames is very casual. If Katrina's Nickname uses the first sound 'Ka' and the final sound 'na', and then converted to Japanese Romaji..."
"Kana..." Mouri Ran was stunned, "Kana?"
Conan Nodded and continued, "Probably Because Mrs. Kana's Father is Japanese, so she took the first and last sounds to form a Nickname close to a Japanese Name. Moreover, the Uncle just now spoke with a British Pronunciation, indicating that the Man should have lived in Britain for a long time. Coupled with her Pupil Color of her Eyes, I think she should be Brother Chi's Old Mom, no mistake."
"Conan, you know so much!" Ayumi exclaimed in surprise.
Conan smiled cutely, "My Old Mom used to nag me about these Things, so I remembered them."
Beside them, four children walked past, glancing sideways and giggling.
"Another group of poor Ghosts who didn't get the Game Experience Badge..."
"They're still so Happy. They probably never hoped to play the Game, right?"
Ayumi, Genta, and Mitsuhiko turned their Heads to Look.
The four children stopped when they saw someone Looking over.
The Boy in the green Suit had a proud and mocking Expression, "You guys Look unfamiliar. I know everyone with Face and status here. Were you really invited?"
"Anyway, you can't get the Badge, and your Home Situation must not be very good either." The Boy in Blue Clothes said.
Mouri Ran was stunned, and Looked worriedly at the Junior Detective League who were stunned.
Uh... Ai is especially seriously stunned.
Haibara Ai froze in place, continuing to be in a daze, her Mind full of—
'It's over, my Identity is going to be exposed', 'Why does Brother Hassashi's Old Mom know my Identity', 'Have they met before?', 'This shouldn't be, could it be that Brother Hassashi's Old Mom is related to the Organization?', 'Does Brother Hassashi know anything?', 'What will happen next? Heart flustered, should she ask clearly, calmly accept the Consequences, or should she slip away early?'...
"Listen up," seeing the group of people stunned, the red-clothed Boy standing in the middle with a Soccer Ball had a cool look, "A person's Life is already decided at Birth..."
"Saying that is too impolite!" Mouri Ran frowned and interrupted, turning her Head to Look at Mori Kogoro who was still drinking, "Father, don't just focus on drinking, teach them a Lesson too!"
"Cough," Mori Kogoro put down his Wine Glass, walked forward sternly, "Listen up, boys, you can't take Life too simply. A Life that seems very smooth will also have twists and turns. You will Understand when you grow up in the future."
"Like things like your Wife running away?" Hideki Morohoshi, the red-clothed Boy, mocked with a hateful Expression, "I know about Uncle's Matters. Sleeping Kogoro, is it Because your Wife ran away from Home while you were sleeping, that's why you got this Nickname?"
Mori Kogoro was immediately angered, "You little Kids...!"
"It wasn't when he was sleeping," Mouri Ran seriously corrected, "My Mom ran away from Home when my Father went to the Restroom!"
Mori Kogoro: "..."
This Daughter... is really his own!
After Mouri Ran finished speaking, she also turned her Head and asked Mori Kogoro sternly, "Right?"
Mori Kogoro lowered his Head weakly.
(End of Chapter)