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Chapter 564 Suzuki Tomoko is very satisfied (2 updates)
Inside the villa restaurant at Suzuki Estate, crystal chandeliers cast a soft glow, illuminating the dazzling array of delicacies laid out on the long table.

Shiraishi E and Ran stood in front of the dining table, momentarily dazed—they had never seen such a lavish banquet before.

The silver cutlery gleamed coolly under the light, and the plates were filled with exquisite French foie gras, truffle-baked lobster, Kobe beef, and various other dishes whose names I couldn't recall. The aroma alone was enough to whet one's appetite.

In the center of the dining table was even an ice sculpture, with a blooming rose encased in a crystal-clear block of ice, showcasing the luxury of the Suzuki family.

"This...this is too much!" Xiaolan couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, her eyes wide. "We can't possibly eat this much!"

Ayako smiled slightly and gracefully gestured for them to sit down: "It's alright, eat as much as you can, don't feel guilty."

Ran opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but Shiraishi gently tapped her foot under the table. Ran instantly understood, obediently closed her mouth, put her hands together, and whispered, "Then I'll start eating."

Eya Shiraishi picked up her knife and fork, her movements not as elegant as Ran's, but still composed and unhurried.

He cut off a piece of steak and put it in his mouth. The meat was tender and juicy, and it was indeed the most delicious steak he had ever eaten.

Throughout the meal, Ayako simply sat quietly in the main seat, her hands folded on her knees, watching them eat with a smile. She was neither overly enthusiastic nor distant, demonstrating excellent manners.

"Miss Ayako, aren't you going to eat?" Ran finally couldn't help but ask, her voice tinged with embarrassment.

“I’ve already used it,” Ayako replied gently, looking tenderly at the kind girl.

Xiao Lan was immediately embarrassed, her cheeks flushing slightly.

Shiraishi E subtly reminded everyone: "Don't talk while eating or sleeping."

"Ah! I'm sorry!" Xiaolan suddenly realized her mistake, quickly lowered her head and continued eating, her ears turning red.

The only sound in the restaurant for a moment was the soft clinking of cutlery.

This quiet and elegant dining atmosphere, so different from the usual bustling school cafeteria, made both Xiaolan and Shiraishi Hui unconsciously feel pressured.

Shortly after, Sonoko returned to the restaurant.

She changed into casual clothes, greeted everyone first, and then quietly took her seat.

To Xiaolan's surprise, the usually carefree Sonoko was completely silent and gracefully enjoying her dinner, a stark contrast to the lively and cheerful Sonoko at school.

Shiraishi E finished her meal first and neatly placed her knife and fork on either side of her plate.

Ayako then spoke up: "Shiraishi-kun, could you tell me the specifics of what happened back then?"

Shiraishi E pondered for a moment, then said casually, "I often watch movies, and those scenes where people are stuffed into suitcases and taken away are quite common, so I was a little suspicious. Plus, I couldn't get through to Sonoko on the phone, so I became suspicious."

A hint of admiration flashed in Ayako's eyes: "Shiraishi-kun is truly observant. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't have noticed these details."

Upon hearing this, Sonoko puffed out her cheeks, clearly having something to say.

She witnessed firsthand how Shiraishi E dealt with the kidnappers swiftly and decisively—the excuses of "accidentally" shooting down a few cars or "by chance" shooting down a helicopter are far too modest!

But her good upbringing made her swallow back the words she was about to say and simply continue eating in silence.

Ayako keenly noticed that Shiraishi E's shirt was covered in dust and bloodstains, and there were several burn marks on the cuffs.

She said considerately, "Shiraishi-kun, your clothes are dirty. Why don't you take a shower first? I'll have someone prepare a change of clothes for you."

Shiraishi E glanced down at her disheveled appearance; she knew she really shouldn't continue wearing this outfit. She nodded, "Then I'll trouble you, Miss Ayako."

Led by the maid, Shiraishi E arrived at the guest room.

An elderly female housekeeper, holding a soft measuring tape, respectfully measured his body dimensions, recorded the data, and then withdrew.

Shiraishi E pushed open the bathroom door, and a faint scent of lavender wafted towards her.

He looked around and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow—the Suzuki family's bathroom was bigger than the entire apartment of an average person!

The floor is paved with smooth Italian marble, the walls are inlaid with exquisite mosaic tiles, and a crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling. Soft light spills into the misty bathroom, creating a luxurious atmosphere.

The most extravagant feature is the enormous oval bathtub, which can easily accommodate three to five people taking a bath at the same time. It is decorated with gold faucets around the edge, and scented candles and high-end bath oils are placed next to it.

"This isn't a bathroom, it's practically a hot spring resort..." Shiraishi E couldn't help but mutter, as she took off her clothes and marveled at how unimaginable the lives of the wealthy were.

He stood under the showerhead, the warm water washing away the gunpowder and bloodstains from his body, and his tense muscles finally began to relax.

After taking a shower, he stepped into the bathtub and soaked in the warm water. The aroma of rose essential oil lingered in his nose, making him involuntarily let out a long sigh.

My body relaxed, but my thoughts began to churn.

He closed his eyes, recalling the kidnapping that night—the kidnappers' actions were extremely professional, their tactics were well-coordinated, and it was clear that this was not their first time doing something like this.

Looking back now, Vermouth was right; these people were probably all official members of the organization that had been transferred back from abroad.

"Heh, you're certainly professional, but unfortunately..." Shiraishi E smirked, "My firepower is superior."

He recalled the astonished expressions on the faces of the organization members—they probably never dreamed that he could pull a rotary machine gun out of a van, or even shoot down their helicopter with an anti-aircraft gun!

Just imagining their unbelievable expressions before they died made Shiraishi E want to laugh.

However, despite the laughter, the matter is not over yet.

The image of the foreign woman who kidnapped Sonoko flashed through his mind. That woman had threatened him before.

Taking advantage of the chaos, he was certain that the woman had escaped.

"Tsk, troublesome..." Shiraishi E frowned, tapping her fingers lightly on the edge of the bathtub.

Women are the most vengeful, especially members of such skilled organizations.

Now that she's set her sights on him, she's determined not to give up.

Perhaps right now, she's already plotting her next attack in some dark corner.

Thinking of this, Shiraishi E's eyes turned cold.

He wasn't the type to sit idly by and wait for his fate. Rather than waiting for the other party to come to him, he preferred to take the initiative!

"Looks like I'll have to go see Yusaku Kudo..." he muttered to himself.

Since these official members are all looking for Yusaku Kudo, the other party must have detailed information about those overseas members.

If we can get the list from him, we can identify that foreign woman and find her!
Shiraishi E didn't want to live in constant fear—he couldn't even sleep soundly until this hidden danger was completely eliminated!
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After taking a bath, Shiraishi E put on the close-fitting casual clothes given to her by the maid, and then, led by the maid, walked through a long corridor covered with Persian carpets to an elegantly decorated lounge.

As soon as I pushed open the door, I heard Sonoko's excited voice:

"—Then Shiraishi-kun flipped over and pulled a rocket launcher out of the car! With a 'boom,' he shot down the helicopter! Mom, you didn't see it, it was more exciting than a Hollywood blockbuster!"

Sonoko was gesturing wildly when she saw Shiraishi E walk in, and immediately jumped up from the sofa: "Ah! The main character has arrived!"

Shiraishi stood awkwardly at the door. Sonoko was wrong; what he had wasn't an RPG, but an anti-aircraft gun... However, he didn't expect the girl to remember the type of weapon.

Being praised so openly still made him feel hot-headed.

Suzuki Tomoko and Ayako turned to look at him at the same time, their eyes filled with admiration and curiosity.

"Oh, Shiraishi-kun, please have a seat." Tomoko Suzuki waved warmly, gesturing for him to sit on the leather sofa next to her. "Sonoko was just telling us about your heroic performance tonight."

Ayako covered her mouth and chuckled, "It sounds even more exciting than a police drama."

Shiraishi E coughed lightly: "Sonoko is exaggerating, I was just lucky."

"It's not luck!" Sonoko puffed out her cheeks, unconvinced. "You're clearly super—amazing!"

Tomoko Suzuki carefully examined the young man before her, growing more and more satisfied with him.

She asked kindly, "Shiraishi-kun, why don't you stay here with us tonight? It's so late, it won't be convenient for you to go back."

“Yes, yes!” Sonoko immediately chimed in, “The guest rooms are all ready! After Ran takes her bath, I’ll show you around my collection room! We even have a private cinema!”

Shiraishi hesitated for a moment: "This Xiaolan, she..."

“She’ll definitely stay!” Sonoko said confidently. “I already asked her!”

Faced with the expectant gazes of Suzuki and her daughter, Shiraishi E couldn't bear to refuse and could only nod, "Then I'll have to bother you."

Tomoko Suzuki's face lit up with a bright smile as she warmly pulled E Shiraishi down to sit: "Come, come, sit here. What does your family do, Shiraishi-kun? Are your parents in Tokyo?"

Shiraishi E froze the moment she sat down—that familiar opening line, that eager gaze, wasn't this...
“My parents died in a car accident,” he replied, noticing that the light in Tomoko Suzuki’s eyes had brightened.

"Oh? So you live alone now? How do you usually manage your meals?" Suzuki Tomoko asked, subtly moving closer to him.

Ayako seemed to have noticed something and chuckled to herself. Sonoko said shyly, "Mom, why are you asking so many questions? Shiraishi-kun isn't here for a blind date!"

"You silly child," Tomoko Suzuki said reproachfully, giving her daughter a playful look before turning to Eri Shiraishi. "I heard you and Sonoko are classmates? Do you usually go to school?"

Shiraishi E's forehead began to sweat.

These familiar interrogation-style questions, and that increasingly satisfied expression—oh no, this is clearly an assessment of the son-in-law!
He glanced furtively at the luxurious lounge, then at the smiling Tomoko Suzuki, and the word "son-in-law" suddenly flashed through his mind.

"Um... I suddenly remembered." Just as Shiraishi E was about to make an excuse to slip away, the door to the lounge was suddenly pushed open.

"Sorry to keep everyone waiting? Shiraishi-kun, what's wrong? You look terrible." Ran asked curiously after taking a shower.

As if granted a pardon, Shiraishi E immediately stood up: "Ran! You've come at the perfect time! Sonoko said she'd show us around the collection room! Let's go now!"

Sonoko blinked: "Huh? Now..."

"Let's go, let's go!" Shiraishi E practically pushed the two girls out, then turned back to give the Suzuki mother and daughter a forced smile. "We'll go sightseeing first!"

Watching the three figures hurry away, Suzuki Tomoko nodded in satisfaction: "What a fine young man, isn't he, Ayako?"

Ayako finally couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Mom, you're too obvious. But," she looked towards the door, thoughtfully, "he really is an interesting person."

Meanwhile, Shiraishi E was still feeling uneasy as he followed behind the two girls, secretly deciding to find an excuse to slip away first thing tomorrow morning—if he stayed any longer, he was afraid he would really be "recruited" by the Suzuki family!

(End of this chapter)