After the case was resolved, the police quickly left the scene.
The cake shop's glass door was plastered with a "Temporarily Closed" sign, which looked particularly desolate in the setting sun.
With the manager dead, the cake shop naturally couldn't continue operating. Kosaka Natsumi took the opportunity to leave a business card for the remaining two cake chefs, Maeda Tsuyoshi and Morimoto Tomomi.
Her pastry shop is about to open and she needs staff.
After exchanging contact information, Natsumi Kosaka turned to Ran, Sonoko, and Kusunoki Hanyu, a sweet smile curving her lips. "Ran, Sonoko, Kusunoki-kun, see you next time."
Sonoko immediately skipped forward: "Miss Natsumi! Don't forget our promise! I want to be the first customer of your new store!"
“Of course I remember.” Natsumi Kosaka blinked, took out a small notebook from her exquisite pearl handbag, and solemnly wrote down, “Ms. Sonoko Suzuki, VIP number one.”
Her gaze wandered around before finally settling on Yuzuru Hanyu.
A sly glint flashed in her beautiful grey eyes, and her red lips moved silently: "Don't forget our promise, my dessert taster~"
Yuzuru Hanyu responded with a silent reply: Of course.
I watched the vehicle drive away.
Watching Natsumi Kosaka and the mysterious old butler drive away, Sonoko stretched dramatically, revealing a section of her fair waist beneath her short-sleeved shirt.
"Ah—today was perfect! I got all-you-can-eat cake at half price, and I even ran into Miss Xia Mei!" She suddenly turned around and hugged Xiao Lan tightly. "Xiao Lan! Let's go to Miss Xia Mei's new store together sometime!"
"good."
Xiaolan nodded, then sent the photos of the desserts she had taken to their family group chat. She put away her phone, rubbed her tummy, and frowned, saying, "But after eating so many sweets today, is it really necessary to go on a diet for the next couple of days...?"
She was interrupted before she could finish speaking.
"Oh, it's alright." Sonoko smiled and took their arms, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Nanami Hanyu. "Anyway, Nanami will help us burn calories, right?"
Yuzuru nodded solemnly.
He felt it was his duty to help his daughters maintain perfect figures!
Xiaolan suddenly blushed, glanced around guiltily, and after finding no one around, glared at Yuanzi reproachfully, "Yuanzi! We're outside, don't talk nonsense."
"Huh?!" Upon hearing this, the young lady tilted her head, grinned mischievously, and leaned close to her ear: "I meant to have Nan use the Horse Talisman on us to burn off the excess calories. What were you thinking, Xiao Lan?"
"I...I..."
Xiaolan's expression froze.
So it turns out they used a horse charm to cast a spell!
She thought it was going to be a one-night stand...
Seeing Ran's cheeks turn bright red, Yuzuru couldn't help but chuckle and ruffle her hair: "Ran, have you been picking up bad habits from Sonoko lately?"
"No, no!"
Xiao Lan waved her little hands frantically, her ear tips so red they looked like they could bleed.
Sonoko grinned mischievously and put her arm around Ran's shoulder: "Oh dear, our Ran has finally grown up~ The little angel's pure wings have been insulted by lewdness..."
"Yuanzi!" Xiaolan covered her mouth in embarrassment and annoyance, and the two chased and played around in the street.
Yuzuru smiled and shook his head, then slowly followed behind.
...
Hanyu House.
When we returned to the villa, dusk had already fallen on the horizon.
As soon as Sonoko entered, she kicked off her shoes and rushed barefoot towards the flower ladder: "Ai-chan—! Come play games! I'm having amazing luck today!"
"No." Ai's cold refusal came from the seventh-floor laboratory.
"Don't do that~" Sonoko had already climbed up the flower ladder. "I promise I won't mess up today, I guarantee I'll clear the level."
Hearing the clattering noises coming from upstairs and Ai's helpless sighs, Yuzuru wisely chose to take refuge—the kitchen is always the safest place.
Akemi was busy at the kitchen counter, her long black hair loosely tied back, and she was wearing an apron with cartoon patterns.
Xiao Lan had already washed her hands and was helping to chop vegetables.
"Do you need any help?" Yuzuru asked, leaning against the doorframe.
Akemi looked up, her face still covered in flour: "Young Master Yuzuru, you've come at the perfect time. Could you please taste the soup to see if it's salty enough?"
Xiaolan turned around and asked, "Nan, where are Yuanzi and the others?"
"She's 'torturing' Ai upstairs." Yuzuru took the soup ladle, scooped up a small spoonful of thick soup, and blew on it. "Looks like Ai is going to get really messed up by Sonoko again today."
The moment the soup touched his lips, his eyes lit up: "It tastes perfect."
The maid smiled gently, "That's good."
Then, she took out a bunch of scallions from the bag. "Young Master Yuzuru, could you please peel these scallions for us?"
Yu Sheng Nan took the scallion and skillfully peeled off the outer layer of old skin.
Although he has various abilities to quickly resolve the issue, at home he still prefers to simply spend time with the girls doing some heartwarming things.
A rich aroma filled the kitchen, and the beef that Akemi was stir-frying made a sizzling sound.
"Mingmei, how much should this sauce be stirred?" Xiaolan asked earnestly, her whisk spinning continuously.
Akemi leaned over to take a look: "It would be better if it were a little thicker. Ran is very talented; she mastered it so well on her first try."
Xiaolan blinked: "It's all thanks to Sister Mingmei's excellent teaching."
Yu Sheng Nan chopped the peeled scallions into fine pieces, then suddenly remembered something, "Oh right, Ran, the spirit rice and spring water that Aunt Eri sent last time should be almost used up, right?"
"Hmm..." Xiaolan tilted her head and thought for a moment, "Mom didn't tell me, but judging from how often she cooks porridge, it should be about ready..."
"Then I'll go with you to deliver some more tomorrow." Yu Shengnan put the chopped scallions into a small bowl and said half-jokingly, "After all, with my mother-in-law's cooking skills, without spirit rice, a food that can be eaten simply by boiling, I'm worried that Auntie will get food poisoning sooner or later..."
"Nan-jun!" Xiao-lan playfully punched him, both amused and exasperated. "How can you talk about your mother-in-law like that!"
Akemi covered her mouth and chuckled, "But Attorney Fei's cooking is indeed...very unique."
Yu Shengnan shook his head: "I'm just telling the truth. Aunt Eri sent a special message to thank me for the spiritual rice I sent last time."
Xiaolan recalled her mother's culinary attempts, which could only be described as "biological weapons," and couldn't help but facepalm: "Mom... she really doesn't get along with the kitchen..."
Why is she such a good cook?
These skills were honed from childhood for survival.
Those burnt fried eggs, miso soup so salty it was almost bitter, rice as hard as a rock... all of these were the driving forces that motivated her to strive for excellence.
A warm atmosphere filled the kitchen as the three of them chatted and laughed as they worked.
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