"Ai, Ayumi, stop playing and come eat."
Mrs. Yoshida called out to Ai and Ayumi, who were engrossed in playing a game with Yingying on the sofa in the living room.
Today is Children's Day.
Aside from the celebration banquet, it's just a holiday for the two of them, their children.
As for why a fox would play video games, after witnessing the endless stream of amazing sights in the villa, Eri and the others were initially only slightly surprised, but then they got used to it.
"I'm starting!"
With everyone announcing in unison, the victory celebration officially began.
The expressions on everyone's faces became incredibly interesting when they took their first bite.
"This fish-fragrant eggplant!" Tomoko Suzuki elegantly picked up a piece and exclaimed, "The sauce is perfectly prepared, much better than what the chef at the restaurant made this morning. I never knew Konan had this skill."
Ayako Suzuki nodded in agreement with her mother: "The spiciness of this beef is just right."
Reiko Akiba has a particular fondness for boiled cabbage in clear broth, saying, "It looks so simple, yet the flavor is so rich; it's amazing."
As a renowned soprano, protecting her voice has become a habit for Reiko Akiba. Therefore, she usually avoids even slightly spicy foods to prevent damaging her voice.
However, after meeting Yuzuru Hanyu, she no longer had to worry about hurting her throat. She could eat however she wanted, as deeply as she wanted, and swallow everything in one gulp.
With the Horse Charm and the Spring of Purification at his disposal, he's just that arrogant.
Xiao Lan watched everyone enjoying the food with pride, secretly pleased with herself: See, Mom, Nan is just that outstanding, you won't find anyone better than him!
Eri Kisaki seemed to notice her daughter's gaze and looked up to meet Ran's eyes. Ran immediately flashed an innocent smile, while Eri Kisaki shook her head helplessly.
“Eri,” Tomoko Suzuki suddenly asked, “what do you think of these dishes? As a lawyer, you must have eaten at quite a few high-end restaurants, right?”
Eri Kisaki put down her chopsticks and commented earnestly, "Even three-Michelin-starred restaurants rarely reach this level. The seasoning is precise, the cooking time is perfect, and every dish demonstrates the chef's utmost respect for the ingredients."
Her assessment was very professional, which surprised everyone present.
"I didn't expect Attorney Fei to be so knowledgeable about food."
Tomoko Suzuki laughed.
Eri Kisaki coughed lightly: "I know a little bit."
Only Yukiko knew that her friend had secretly enrolled in countless cooking classes to improve her culinary skills, but she could never overcome her "cooking killer" constitution.
Although Eri Kisaki felt that her cooking skills had improved a lot.
Yukiko playfully picked up a piece of tender fish with her chopsticks and held it to Hanyu Nan's lips, coaxing him like a child: "You've worked hard, little brother~ Ah—"
Looking at the group of happy women, Yuzuru opened his mouth to eat the fish meat on his lips, smiled and raised his glass: "To our 'Nanyuan,' and to everyone here."
"cheers!"
The crystal glasses clinked together, creating a cheerful atmosphere in the villa.
In the backyard, a bright moon hung high in the night sky above the grassland, and several little monsters looked curiously at the brightly lit villa, adding a surreal touch to the night.
...
The banquet was halfway through.
Reiko Akiba sat down at the piano and played a few light and cheerful pieces for everyone.
Tomoko Suzuki and Eri Kisaki, the two mothers-in-law, started exchanging parenting tips, while Ayako and Sonoko discussed the future development plans of the shop. However, Ayako did most of the talking, while Sonoko ate.
Yuzuru Hanyu moved among the guests, occasionally serving tea and wine to the women.
With the added benefit of a drunken bottle cap.
Aside from Ayumi, who is a real child, even Ai, who is usually aloof and self-possessed, has blushing cheeks and a slightly tipsy, dreamy look in her eyes.
“You naughty little brother,” Yukiko suddenly called out to him, “Where did you learn to cook all these dishes? I’ve never seen this style of cooking before, even when I’ve been filming all over the world.”
Yuzuru smiled mysteriously: "A family secret recipe."
"Oh?" Yukiko gave Eri a meaningful look, a sly glint in her eyes, before turning her gaze back to Nanami Hanyu. "Will you pass it on to your 'family' in the future?"
Eri Kisaki pretended not to understand her hint and focused on savoring the dessert in front of her—a beautifully presented almond tofu.
As the banquet drew to a close, Xiaolan quietly pulled Yusheng Nan aside and said, "Nan, Mom ate a lot of the dishes you made... She usually pays close attention to her diet."
Yuzuru raised an eyebrow: "So?"
"So she must really like you!" Xiaolan said happily. "I knew it! No one can resist Nan's charm! That way, Mom won't be able to find a man better than Nan."
"Silly boy."
Yuzuru couldn't help but chuckle and ruffled her hair.
Since you can't find a better man than him, dating him is actually a good option!
He looked at Eri Kisaki, who was talking to Tomoko Suzuki in the distance.
Under the lights, the lawyer's profile softened considerably. The sharp edge he usually displayed in court had faded away, replaced by a faint smile and a rare ease and joy in his eyes—a stark contrast to his usual sharp-tongued and assertive demeanor in court.
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The celebration banquet lasted until around midnight.
Compared to other banquets with utilitarian purposes, this celebration banquet, attended only by family members, allowed the women to relax, have a great time, and enjoy themselves to the fullest.
After all, Hanyu Nan was the only male present.
There's no need to put on airs like you would in public.
As expected, apart from Ayumi and Ai, who had been called to bed early by Mrs. Yoshida, everyone else was drunk and dizzy from the effects of the intoxicating bottle cap.
Sonoko overestimated herself and dragged Ran into a drinking contest with Momiji. Unsurprisingly, the three girls collapsed together.
Ayako, Akemi, and Mrs. Yoshida, who were not good drinkers to begin with, chatted intimately and shared interesting anecdotes from their lives while sipping their drinks. Before they knew it, they were under the influence of alcohol and became tipsy.
As for Tomoko Suzuki, Eri Kisaki, and Yukiko...
These three older, mature women not only failed to set a good example of composure, but also got drunk the earliest.
The reason for this is that someone is "stirring up trouble".
My dear sister is bad at the game but has a huge addiction to it; she actually wants to take on two opponents at once.
Then she was taken down by Eri Kisaki and Tomoko Suzuki, and is now lying dizzy on the dining table. Meanwhile, the two mothers-in-law, after taking down Yukiko, inexplicably felt a competitive spirit.
So, they drank one cup after another, until they both got drunk and slumped in their chairs.
At this point, we definitely can't let them go back.
Fortunately, the villa had many rooms, providing space for these beautiful, tipsy women with disheveled hair.
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