Masked W: I'm like peanuts or vegetables, and Saeko is outside the door.

Just as the three were pondering how to infiltrate the Sonozaki family home, a powerful energy suddenly erupted from the depths of the house!

"What?!!"

The three instinctively took two steps back. Akiko looked completely bewildered, while Shotaro and Philip exchanged bewildered glances. This sudden surge of energy...

Not only were they very powerful, but they also felt a deep sense of fear rising in their hearts because of them.

What exactly is going on with the Saki family in this place?

Shotaro Zuo became even more worried and couldn't help but remind him again: "When you go in later, you must listen to me and not run around."

Akiko and the other person nodded repeatedly.

"So, how do we get in now? Should we sneak in or...?"

Akiko was interrupted before she could finish speaking.

"Let's just go in. We'll enter openly as detectives. If they have nothing to hide, they won't refuse."

Philip immediately spoke.

“If you ask me, we should have gone in disguised as servants applying for the job. It’s supposed to be a secret investigation, so if the Sonozaki family is on guard, we won’t find out anything,” Akiko immediately retorted.

Shotaro Gunza felt that both of them made sense, and for a moment he was having a hard time deciding.

Three!

7. Someone slowly walked towards the three of them from inside the Sonozaki family's house. By the time they realized what was happening, the person was already standing in front of them.

1. "Three detectives, you've arrived?"

7 is an acquaintance.

2. Lu Chen!

"How did you know we were coming?" Shotaro Sato instantly became alert.

Lu Chen chuckled and explained, "Miss Mai has already told me that she asked you to investigate her father's disappearance, saying that a detective might come to the Sonozaki family in the next few days."

1. It was Mai-san who said that.

Kuzusa Shotaro lowered his guard somewhat.

He did understand why Asakawa Mai had told Lu Chen about this.

Informing them in advance might make the Sonozaki family more prepared, but at least it would allow them to enter the Sonozaki family's home openly to investigate.

Before the three could say anything, Lu Chen smiled and opened the door. The three had just stepped inside.

Philip couldn't wait to ask:

"Lu Chen, are you really Princess Wakana's boyfriend?"

Shotaro's lips twitched.

Didn't we agree that you would listen to me?

and!

Asking about such private matters right after meeting? That's way too hasty!

Before Lu Chen could answer, someone behind him replied, "Of course!"

Shotaro and the others subconsciously looked behind Lu Chen and found two beautiful girls walking slowly towards him, each with her own unique charm.

A sweet and lovely one.

A cold and alluring beauty.

It was Wakana Sonozaki and Saeko Sonozaki!

The person who just gave Lu Chen an answer.

That was Wakana Sonozaki with a smug look on her face.

Real hammer!

Just as Philip was about to be heartbroken, he heard Saeko, who was beside Wakana, sneer disdainfully:

"of course not!"

"Lu Chen belongs to me."

"Nonsense! He's mine!!!" Sonozaki Wakana's expression changed instantly upon hearing this.

The two sisters immediately started arguing, each grabbing one of Lu Chen's arms, as if they were determined to prove themselves right. Lu Chen looked helplessly at the three of them, including the dumbfounded Zuo Xiangtaro, and said, "I guess that's how our relationship is..."

Chapter Thirty-Nine: Son-in-law! An enviable title! Should Asakawa Mai be dismissed?

Good news, Lu Chen doesn't belong to Princess Wakana alone.

Bad news: Princess Wakana and her sister Saeko are both clearly interested in Lu Chen...

Shotaro looked at Philip, who had a blank expression, and Akiko, who looked on with envy and jealousy, and sighed, pressing down the brim of his hat with his hand.

In that case, no one should see the tears of envy streaming from his eyes.

"Let's go, let's go inside." Lu Chen coughed twice, ending the farce.

The group then entered the Sonozaki residence, where they encountered maids carrying tea and sweets along the way.

The head maid, Sugishita, respectfully bowed to Lu Chen and the others, and she addressed Lu Chen as...

"Uncle!"

Ah... what an enviable title.

......

back kitchen.

Mai Asakawa was carefully spreading cream on the cake, preparing the dessert she had made.

The head chef walked over, barely satisfied with her work: "It looks alright, but it's still not as good as your father's." He shook his head and turned to leave, just as Lu Chen and the others walked in.

"He's suspicious!" Akiko said, watching the head chef's retreating figure. Her woman's intuition told her that this head chef was not as simple as he seemed.

"Is he Chef Shindo? He gives off a really bad vibe," Akiko said, pouting. On the way here, Lu Chen had given them a brief introduction to some of the members of the Sonozaki family.

"It's understandable that he said that. I am indeed not as good as my father. Moreover, being chosen by the head of the Sonozaki family to attend the Sonozaki family's family gathering is an unparalleled honor for a pastry chef." As Mai spoke, a hint of insecurity and helplessness flashed across her face, but more than anything, there was anticipation and admiration.

I hope that one day she can become someone like her father!

Supreme glory...

"Well said." Saeko and Wakana both looked at Asakawa Mai with satisfaction upon hearing this.

This newcomer is quite perceptive!

Lu Chen reached out and gently patted Asakawa Mai's shoulder, saying, "Keep it up! I believe it won't be long before you can rival or even surpass your father. I have high hopes for you!"

"Thank you... thank you, Mr. Lu Chen!" Asakawa Mai said with a slightly flushed face, her beautiful eyes gleaming with an inexplicable light as she looked at Lu Chen.

Seeing this, Saeko and Wakana, who had initially been quite satisfied with her, instantly became dissatisfied, and the two sisters simultaneously began to ponder a question...

Should we fire Mai Asakawa now?

Otherwise, you'll have one more enemy!

This is absolutely not allowed!

Lu Chen seemed completely unaware of it.

Turning to look at the three people in the transfer group 852, Zuo Xiangtaro: 1 backup group 1⑦⑨60③⑦⑨② "So, how do you plan to find the murderer?"

"this......"

Shotaro and his two companions looked troubled. They had just arrived at the Sonozaki residence and had no leads whatsoever, so they didn't know where to begin.

Lu Chen smiled and said, "If you haven't come up with a solution yet, perhaps you can try my method first."

"Oh? What method?" The three of them, including Shotaro, immediately became interested and asked curiously.

......

The next day, in the living room of Sonozaki's house.

The pleasant music slowly began to play, adding a touch of elegance to the already magnificent and noble venue. Sonozaki Ryubei, Lu Chen, and the two Sonozaki sisters sat at the central table.

Mai Asakawa and other pastry chefs sat at tables on either side, while numerous servants stood around them with respectful expressions, ready to serve them at any time.

Wearing a white suit, Sonozaki Ryubei slowly stood up, her silver-white hair meticulously combed back.

He exudes authority without being angry, and his aura is overwhelming.

"Alright, today is a bit special, so I'll cut to the chase. Family members... and servants, please enjoy the delicious snacks."

"Isn't that exciting?"

"let's start!"

As soon as Sonozaki Ryubei finished speaking, the surrounding servants whispered among themselves, their eyes flashing with anticipation and excitement, all eager to try it out.

It's truly unbelievable that they would even be qualified to participate in this gathering.

You know, that wasn't possible before.

This is the first time in history.