Before Ai could even silently pray that the request wouldn't be too perverted, Sonoko had already rushed into the living room.
Like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey, she couldn't wait to pounce on Ai on the sofa.
"Ah! Ai! I've missed you so much!"
Sonoko shouted excitedly, completely ignoring Ai's struggles and resistance, hugging her tightly, and then pressing her cheek hard against Ai's soft, pink face, rubbing it back and forth.
At this moment, Sonoko was just like a child who had received a beloved toy, overjoyed.
After all, who wouldn't love a sweet, soft little girl?
Poor Ai was being toyed with and manipulated by Sonoko, and her originally fair face turned bright red.
She struggled desperately to break free from Sonoko's embrace, but her strength was too weak, and all her resistance movements looked as feeble and powerless as a kitten kneading its mother's breast.
In the end, Ai had to admit in despair that this carefree young lady was simply her nemesis.
"Ah~ That feels so good~"
After taking a deep, satisfying breath, Sonoko released Ai with a look of pure bliss, setting her free.
Yuzuru, who had been watching the scene with his chin propped up, finally spoke slowly and asked, "Sonoko, why did it take you and Ran so long to go shopping?"
Sonoko usually comes straight to the villa after school, but when she heard that Ran was going to buy something, she volunteered to go with her.
"It's all because Xiaolan, that scatterbrain, fell asleep on the bus and missed her stop."
Sonoko turned around, affectionately put her arm around Yuzuru's, and cheerfully explained in detail what had happened on the way to the two who were still confused.
She described it vividly and animatedly, including the fact that they never found the old man named Shele Chongji in the end.
"Is that so..."
Yuzuru nodded, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes.
He probably knows what's going on.
However, he didn't say anything, but simply stood up and invited the two of them to eat.
The maid has already prepared dinner.
...
After dinner,
Sonoko then dragged the reluctant Ai along to take a hot bath.
The little girl naturally wanted to refuse, but Sonoko only used one sentence to make her give up resisting and obediently listen.
"Ai, if you don't shower with your sister, I'll tell her about the little game you and Nan played!"
This secret is enough for Yuanzi to live off for a lifetime.
After cleaning up the dishes, Akemi gently sat down next to Yuzuru, watching her younger sister being pulled upstairs by Sonoko, and said with a gentle smile, "Those two are really close. Ai doesn't even want to take a bath with me anymore."
Her tone carried a hint of disappointment, but also a touch of relief.
"Yes, it's quite good."
Yuzuru smiled knowingly.
Since Mingmei has said so, he must fulfill his obedient and sensible little maid's wish and let the two sisters take a bath together.
Plus, you can get one free!
The two chatted comfortably in the living room for a while. Just as Akemi was about to go upstairs to take a shower and prepare for the "battle" that night, Ran suddenly rushed over from the office.
Yuzuru Hanyu was not surprised at all by this situation.
Given Xiaolan's personality, once she's made a promise, she won't be able to sleep well if she doesn't keep it.
Seeing Xiaolan panting, Mingmei thoughtfully poured her a cup of tea. "Xiaolan, what's wrong?"
Ran picked up her teacup and gulped down the water in one go. Without even catching her breath, she said anxiously, "Yusheng, did you hear what Sonoko told you? I have a feeling something's off about that old man I met on the train today."
Yuzuru raised an eyebrow slightly: "Oh? What's wrong?"
"Here's what happened: while I was cooking, I unexpectedly discovered a strange hard drive in my bag."
Xiaolan recounted the events in more detail.
As she spoke, she pulled a black hard disk out of her bag.
After discovering this thing, she immediately dropped the dinner she was making and ran over to ask Yuzuru for help.
At this moment, Kogoro Mouri and Conan were still hungry and completely bewildered in the office, having no idea what had happened.
"Confidential, do not take it outside."
Taking the disk, Yuzuru read aloud the few striking small words on it.
"Yes, it was when I saw the words on this that I felt things weren't so simple."
Xiaolan nodded, her face full of worry and confusion.
Just then, a small, chubby, white hand reached out from the side and snatched the disk away. "Leave this kind of thing to me."
While they were talking, Sonoko and Ai had already taken a bath and changed into their pajamas and come downstairs.
"Ran, you haven't given up yet!" Sonoko sprawled out on the sofa, a helpless expression on her face, and let out a soft sigh.
Ai glanced at the disk, then walked straight to her underground laboratory without saying a word.
This kind of technology-related work is a perfect fit for her expertise.
Within minutes, Ai came back up.
Under Xiaolan's expectant gaze, she calmly said, "I can't get in. It requires a password to open, and it will take some time to crack it."
Not getting the answer she wanted, Xiaolan wasn't discouraged. She turned to Yusheng Nan, clasped her hands together, and earnestly pleaded, "Nan, could you please come with me to the bus station to see if there are any other clues?"
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