"It's Xiaolan!"

Yukiko, who followed Teiji Moriya to the backyard, immediately spotted Ran eating snacks.

Yukiko finally remembered that besides having fun, she had another important goal for today.

"Ran, Ran, it's been so long! I missed you..." Yukiko shouted at the top of her lungs as she ran excitedly toward Ran. But halfway there, she suddenly slammed on the brakes.

Who did she see?

Why is that awful man she hates here?!

Because of a decorative tree, she didn't realize until she got closer that Yuzuru was smiling at her.

"Hi, Kudo-kun, it's been a long time."

Yuzuru Hanyu extended his hand to greet Yukiko.

And the exciting show he was looking forward to was about to begin.

At this point in time, only three people are still alive: Kaito Kid, Vermouth, and Yukiko.

"Shinichi, when did you get back!"

When Ran saw Shinichi Kudo suddenly appear, a look of surprise appeared on her face. Then, she subconsciously hugged Nanami Hanyu's arm tightly, as if to announce her close relationship with Nanami Hanyu.

"Xiaolan...I..."

Feeling the scorching gaze of the bad man sweeping over her, seemingly able to penetrate everything, Yukiko suddenly became speechless.

"Xiaolan, who exactly is he? Why is he with you?"

Ran's series of intimate actions made Yukiko feel a pang of jealousy; she felt as if she were being cuckolded.

But she quickly came to her senses—wait a minute! She's Shinichi Kudo now!

What do I have to be afraid of? She's the one who should be standing up for herself!

As Ran watched "Shinichi Kudo" approach her menacingly, looking like he was about to accuse her, she involuntarily clenched her fists.

"Ah!" With a sharp cry, Xiaolan swung her fist out heavily.

"Ouch!" Yukiko, disguised as "Shinichi Kudo," cried out in pain, clutching her head and crouching down.

Ran looked at "Shinichi Kudo" who was squatting on the ground wailing with his head in his hands, and smugly blew a breath into her fist.

"Shinichi, what are you pretending for?" Ran said, frowning and somewhat annoyed.

"Yeah, Kudo-kun, what's wrong with you? Aren't we good friends?" Seeing Yukiko get hit, Hanyu Nansu decisively added fuel to the fire.

He wanted Yukiko to understand a crucial fact—pretending to be Shinichi Kudo was definitely not a wise choice!

After all, there are many people who want Shinichi Kudo dead!

For example, there's Moriya Teiji, who's right behind them watching closely.

"I... I just saw you, Ran, with Yuuko Nanami, and I got a little emotional... After all, Ran, you're my girlfriend!" Yukiko explained tearfully, enduring the throbbing pain in her head.

Um?

The key element has been detected; there's big news coming!

All the guests present who noticed the situation turned their attention to this place.

Feeling the gazes directed at her, Xiaolan's eyes twitched involuntarily, and her originally fair face turned ashen with anger.

Ran gave Yuuko a slightly helpless smile, then rushed forward and unleashed a barrage of attacks on Yukiko.

"I'll teach you to talk nonsense!" Xiaolan shouted angrily while hitting him. "Who's your girlfriend? Who I'm with is none of your business!"

Who are you to me?

With each word Ran spoke, her movements became more violent, causing Yukiko to run away with her head in her hands.

Finally, Yukiko had nowhere else to hide, so she had to hide behind Kusuo Hanyu.

Looking at the chaotic scene before him, Yuzuru couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

The good daughter-in-law that Yukiko cherished so much was given a severe beating by her mother-in-law. I wonder what Yukiko would feel at this moment.

"Kudo-san, although I don't quite understand why you're acting this way, I still have to remind you." Yuzuru glanced at Yukiko, who was trembling behind him, then reached out and put his arm around Ran, who was approaching, and said to her seriously, "Ran is my girlfriend now, so please watch your words in the future, Kudo-san, and don't say anything inexplicable!"

"I...I understand..." Under Ran's intimidating gaze, Yukiko nodded reluctantly.

Son, I'm so sorry, I'm so useless!

Yukiko watched as Hanyu Nanasu and Ran began to show their affection again, and silently wiped away the small tears from the corners of her eyes.

Why is this script completely different from what she imagined?

Why is Yuzuru here? Wasn't it said that only Ran was coming?

Moreover, is this still the gentle and considerate daughter-in-law she remembers?

Is there some mistake here?

"Nan, Shinichi is just talking nonsense, don't listen to him." Ran leaned close to Yuzuru Nan and whispered an explanation, her eyes full of nervousness, afraid that Yuzuru Nan would misunderstand.

"Silly girl, of course I know. You are my Xiaolan, and no one can take you away." Yu Shengnan chuckled with a doting expression, then gently placed his finger on Xiaolan's cherry-like red lips and gave her a light kiss, like a dragonfly skimming the water.

"Yes... I will always belong to Nan!" Xiao Lan's cheeks were as red as the sunset, but she still nodded firmly to show that what she said was true.

Despite her shyness, Xiaolan never lacked courage.

"Heh, I strongly condemn you two being together!"

Watching the two of them shamelessly flaunt their affection in front of her, Yukiko was filled with grief and indignation, yet she was helpless. All she could do was take a big bite of her sweets to vent her dissatisfaction and resentment.

She just happened to discover that the snacks prepared for this tea party tasted unexpectedly delicious!

Especially its delicate and adorable appearance makes it irresistible to want to eat a few more bites.

Noticing Yukiko frantically eating and completely disregarding her image, Hanyu Nan's lips twitched slightly.

As expected of you, the heartless Princess Teitan. How can you still eat at a time like this…

"Ahem, is everyone here?" After a couple of light coughs, Moriya Teiji, who had been silently watching the show from the sidelines, finally stepped forward and stood in the center of the crowd.

After capturing everyone's attention, he slowly began to speak: "Now that everyone is here, I have something to say. I'd like to pose a little riddle as a small activity for the tea party, and I hope everyone will participate enthusiastically!"

"sure."

"Professor Moriya, please give me a question."

"That's a great idea, I'll sign up."

People who came to the party responded enthusiastically, expressing great interest and readily joining in the fun.