Chapter 22: Paradise Hunting (Edited) Prying Eyes...
At night, Lin Xi's apartment.
Lin Xi brought the steaming hot dishes.
Fried pork chops, mushy cabbage soup and milk cookies.
The fried pork chop is first cooked at high temperature to lock the shell and prevent moisture loss, and then slowly cooked at low temperature to maintain the taste, which makes it full of freshness and fragrance; the fluffy and soft milk cookies are also soft, delicious and soothing.
The mushy cabbage soup from Northeast China immediately conquered everyone at the table.
"It's so delicious!" Dr. Agasa put down the bowl and said with satisfaction.
"It tastes so good!" Conan touched his round belly and said while slumping in the chair.
"It's so delicious." Haibara Ai was more reserved than them and sat upright on the chair, but the bowl in front of her had been scraped clean with a spoon.
Conan burped.
He retracted his doubts.
The person who cooks such delicious food must not be a bad person!
Huihara Ai looked at Lin Xi quietly.
Under the warm yellow light, Lin Xi's back was busy in the kitchen.
The feeling of fullness brought by the delicious food made her feel satisfied.
The happiness she felt at this moment was something she hadn't been able to achieve before. This person's every move, every word, was so natural, warm, and full of tolerance, as if to say to her: No matter who you are, I will always treat you as family; as long as you stay by my side, this is your home.
Will such a wonderful thing really happen to me?
It was not until Lin Xi saw off Dr. Agasa, sent Conan home, and placed her safely in a warm bed that she woke up from her dazed, dreamlike state.
Anyway, let's sleep first...
Once she develops the antidote for APTX4869, she will... leave...
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A week later.
"The parasol and lunch box are in your schoolbag. The water bottle is filled with warm water. Stay in class, Ai."
In the car, Lin Xi spoke to Huihara Ai who was sitting in the passenger seat.
Every time she gave an instruction, Huibara Ai responded obediently.
She wore a yellow fisherman's hat, a white T-shirt and blue overalls, and held a small schoolbag in front of her chest with both hands. As her head nodded, the fisherman's hat trembled with it.
It was so cute that Lin Xi touched her head a few more times.
This week, through the connections of the Kudo family, not only was Haibara Ai's identity problem resolved, but she also successfully entered the first grade of Teitan Elementary School as a transfer student, and went to school as a classmate of Edogawa Conan.
New story missions never appeared, but Lin Xi wasn't worried. This harmonious and comfortable life was exactly what she had longed for in her previous life. Even in this alternate world, enjoying life was still her top priority.
The car drove to Teitan Elementary School. She put Ai down, gave her a few final instructions, and watched her and other children walk into the gate of Teitan Elementary School.
"Ayumi, what are you looking at?"
At the gate of Teitan Elementary School, Mitsuhiko, carrying his schoolbag, asked Yoshida Ayumi who suddenly stopped.
"Ah, it's okay! Let's go in!"
Yoshida Ayumi came to her senses, took one last look back, and walked back in with her friends. The older sister who just got out of that white car was so beautiful... Whose parent is she?
I wonder if there will be a chance to meet...
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Inside the white Mazda, Lin Xi turned on his cell phone.
There is a short message on it:
"Would you like to eat here at noon today? It's a delicious donburi restaurant, I think you'd like it."
It was sent by Reiko Shimizu.
Lin Xi pondered for a moment.
This week, Shimizu Reiko had sent her many similar invitations. However, she was busy cleaning out the storage room in the house and turning it into Haibara Ai's bedroom, so she declined them all.
Now the room is almost decorated, and Haibara Ai has officially started school. She has more free time and time to socialize.
Besides, she also happened to be going to Yokohama. One of the three safe houses provided by the system was right here in Yokohama. It would be a good idea to go check it out when she had time.
"Okay! Let's make an appointment, Ms. Reiko."
Donburi... sounds good.
If it tastes really good, maybe I can try to replicate it.
"Ms. Reiko, this way~"
Following the address sent to her by Reiko Shimizu, Lin Xi arrived at the place and waved to Reiko Shimizu who was not far away.
Reiko Shimizu, who was walking towards me, was still radiant.
Her aqua blue eyes, big brown waves and bright red lipstick make her lips redder, teeth whiter and more charming.
Today she wore a dark grey halter dress and a thin white sun-protective jacket, the hem of which was casually tied in a knot at the waist. Paired with her high heels, this outfit really showed off her figure. Seeing Lin Xi approach, she smiled.
"Ms. Lin, you look lovely today too."
Lin Xi wore an apricot lace dress with ribbon Mary Jane shoes today, and carried a light beige small bag. Her hair was tied into two small buns at the back of her head, playfully showing out from under a light blue denim fisherman's hat.
Hearing what Reiko Shimizu said, she shook her head embarrassedly.
"Ms. Reiko is it! She's like a goddess!"
"Haha, if I'm a goddess, then Miss Lin is undoubtedly an angel, okay?"
A light blush appeared on Lin Xi's face.
It's really nice to be praised by good-looking people.
She followed Reiko Shimizu into a snack street, where various snack shops were lined up.
"Ms. Reiko, do you live nearby?"
"Haha, no, I work here. There's an investment consulting firm nearby, and I work there. Where's Miss Lin?"
"I'm still studying at Toudou University. I don't have many classes, so I'm usually relaxed..."
"Ah, college life? I really miss it. Only in college can you join so many different clubs."
"Hey, by the way, where did Ms. Reiko study for her undergraduate degree?"
"Haha, it's Yokohama Marine University. He started working at my same company soon after graduation. Come to think of it, we met in the club."
"Hey, what club is this?"
Reiko Shimizu smiled mysteriously.
"Crime Research Yokohama. I'm one of the founders, right?! Everyone in the club is really interested in crime, and they often come up with crime plans and stuff... We're here."
In front of Lin Xi is a donburi restaurant.
The store is not big, but it is very clean and the owner is very enthusiastic.
As soon as Lin Xi walked into the Donburi restaurant, she knew she had come to the right place. The air was filled with the rich aroma of meat and honey sauce, which was very tempting.
There was a TV installed in the corner of the store, and a news report was playing on it.
"On April 4th, a cash transport robbery occurred on a carriage road in Yokohama City. A security guard was shot and killed by an armed assailant. Police are investigating the case..."
Shimizu Reiko took Lin Xi to sit down, took out the menu and spread it out on the table: "This, this, and this are all delicious, I highly recommend them!"
"Oyakodon, tempura donburi, and unagi donburi? Hmm, it's a bit hard to decide."
"If you're looking for a smooth and tender texture, then go for the Oyakodon. If you're craving eel, go for the Kabayaki Unagi Don. Well, tempura is all about the crispiness. The assorted tempura is pretty good, isn't it? The portion is a little small, though. If Miss Lin chooses the tempura donburi, I recommend adding a fried egg!"
Every donburi on the menu looked delicious, the only problem was that the portions were a bit small.
"Then I'll have the Oyakodon with one fried pork cutlet, one fried squid tentacles, one thick mushroom omelet, and one spinach nutty dish," she ordered with a smile. "I want the extra rice, and two soft-boiled eggs. Oh, and a large glass of green tangerine lemonade, with lots of ice."
Reiko Shimizu looked at her in surprise. She didn't expect that she looked so slender and petite but had such a big appetite.
Thinking back to the last time Lin Xi bought eight Dorayaki in a row, she seemed to understand something.
Lin Xi leaned on the edge of the table with both hands: "Are you scared, Miss Lizi? I've had a big appetite since I was a child. Let me treat you this time. What I ordered alone is enough for two people."
"Oh, no, no!" Shimizu Reiko shook her head. "I was just thinking, you really can't judge a person by appearance. Miss Lin is such a cute girl, but she can eat so much. The term 'beautiful girl big eater'... sounds wonderful."
Lin Xi smiled and didn't insist anymore.
Rather than the rice bowl that was about to be served, she was more concerned about the waves of prying eyes coming from behind her.
From the moment she stepped into the store, this gaze had been glued to her, observing her aggressively and maliciously.
Really, it affects her mood for eating delicious food.
She took out a small mirror and pretended to check her makeup, but in fact she was secretly looking through the mirror to see clearly the source of the prying eyes behind her.
It was a man with long hair. His hair was flowing freely, his cheekbones were prominent, his face was harsh, and his eye sockets were sunken. He looked unwell, his brow darkened. Although he was clean-shaven, it was hard to hide his haggard appearance.
This man had been sitting here before they came, and seemed to have ordered a rice bowl. He was now halfway through his meal and was staring at her back with a gloomy and sticky look.
There was no doubt that she was being targeted. Her outfit today made her look more innocent and harmless than Reiko Shimizu, and more attractive to perverts.
However, Lin Xi had a faint suspicion in his heart.
Was it a coincidence that she was being targeted? She was being targeted the moment she entered the room... It was as if this person knew her whereabouts and had come to stake out her.
If that's the case, then it's very intriguing that Reiko Shimizu specifically asked me out.
Just as I was thinking about it, the boss brought the fragrant rice bowl to the table.
Lin Xi put away the mirror and her eyes lit up.
Oyakodon... This is a unique type of rice bowl in Japan. It's a combination of egg and chicken, hence the name. The chicken, diced and marinated, is then topped with egg and served on a bed of rice, still bubbling with flavor when served. The juicy chicken, simmered in the sauce, exudes a vibrant umami flavor, while the egg adds a smooth, tender texture that's sure to make you savor it. Two onsen eggs, cooked to Lin Xi's specifications, sit atop the bowl, sprinkled with crispy sesame seaweed.
It smells so good.
The fried pork cutlet, thick omelette, squid tentacles and spinach were served on separate plates.
The fried pork chop uses the tenderest pork tenderloin. After marinating, the pork is pounded with a meat mallet, coated with starch and egg, and deep-fried, resulting in a crispy golden exterior and a soft and juicy interior. It's served with shredded cabbage and sauce.
The thick omelet is rolled into many layers and stacked on the plate like gold bars. From the cut surface, you can see shiitake mushrooms, green vegetables and carrots in the egg liquid.
The fried squid tentacles were crispy, brimming with umami and garlic flavor, fried to perfection, leaving them neither raw nor overcooked. The nutty spinach, a healthy dark green dish dotted with yellow-white nuts, offered a refreshing blend of oil, balsamic vinegar, and light soy sauce, perfectly neutralizing the greasiness of the other meats.
It’s delicious.
The cold drink that came last also made Lin Xi feel very satisfied. She really liked to drink this kind of sweet cold drink filled with ice, preferably juice or sweet water without bubbles.
The lime is fresh, and there is nothing happier than drinking the drink in one gulp before the sour taste spreads through the honey.
This trip was well worth it.
Although he was targeted by a strange pervert, Lin Xi was very satisfied after eating such delicious food.
Reiko Shimizu watched in amazement as Lin Xi quickly devoured the delicious food with graceful movements.
So impressive…
Beautiful girl with a big appetite!
After eating and drinking, Lin Xi politely said goodbye.
"Miss Lin, do you need me to give you a ride?"
"No, thank you, Miss Reiko. I just need to go shopping nearby. Today is a workday, so I won't disturb Miss Reiko."
Reiko Shimizu did not insist.
Shortly after they left the restaurant, the long-haired man who had been sitting in the corner also paid the bill and followed them.
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