Solving cases with Detective Conan's science? No, I'm a cultivator!

Then, Kitagawa Taki asked again, "What does your mother like?"

"Huh?" Sato Miwako quickly said, "Kitagawa, you don't need to prepare any gifts or anything! Really, just come and have a meal."

Kitagawa Taki thought for a moment and said, "Okay then."

He figured that Sato's mother must like her son-in-law the most.

He remembered an episode of Detective Conan where Sato's mother prepared a lot of information about potential blind dates for Sato Miwako, insisting that she go on them, which caused quite a stir.

Then he can bring someone with him. As for the gift, he can just buy something casual.

"That's all for now, goodnight!"

After receiving a response from Kitagawa Taki, Sato Miwako hung up the phone.

She didn't know that Kitagawa Taki and Ran were together. Mouri Kogoro didn't spread the word, after all, Ran was still in school.

Even Yumi Miyamoto kept it all bottled up inside.

Otherwise, Miwako Sato wouldn't be in such a predicament now.

……

The next day.

Miwako Sato took leave early in the morning and went home.

I was originally just helping my mom with chores.

Normally, Sato's mother would be more than happy for her to come to the kitchen to help, and she could also teach her how to cook.

But today, Sato's mother kicked her out, saying, "Go put on some makeup and change your clothes! I can manage the cooking by myself."

Sato Miwako rolled her eyes. Her mother was completely turning the thank-you banquet into a matchmaking event!

Sato's mother raised an eyebrow: "Did you hear that?"

"Yes Yes."

Sato Miwako had no choice but to go back to her room, put on some light makeup, and take off her suit uniform to change into a casual outfit.

……

It's not even eleven o'clock yet.

The doorbell rang.

Miwako Sato went to open the door.

Kitagawa Taki glanced at the unusual Sato Miwako and thought to himself that this mother-in-law was quite capable.

Miwako Sato usually only wears lipstick and is always dressed in women's suits.

Sato Miwako felt a little embarrassed by Kitagawa Taki's gaze and quickly said, "Kitagawa, didn't I say we didn't need to buy anything?"

"This must be Kitagawa, right? Come in quickly!"

Sato's mother pushed past Sato Miwako, her face beaming with enthusiasm.

Seeing Kitagawa Taki made her even more satisfied!

Needless to say, none of the blind dates she arranged were attractive.

"You're too kind to buy so much stuff!"

Sato's mother took the bags and packages from Kitagawa Taki and also got him a pair of slippers.

Kitagawa Taki smiled and said, "Hello, Auntie. It's my pleasure to visit you for the first time."

"Alright, alright, don't be so polite next time!"

Sato's mother pulled Kitagawa Taki into the house. As a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, she was increasingly satisfied with him.

Poor Sato Miwako couldn't get a word in edgewise.

Sato's mother gave the dazed Sato Miwako a disapproving look: "Miwako, what are you standing there for? Go pour some water for Kitagawa!"

"Oh, oh." Sato Miwako went to the kitchen to pour water for Kitagawa Taki.

"This child, all she does is work all day, she can't do anything at home." Sato's mother mercilessly exposed Sato Miwako's shortcomings.

Kitagawa Taki laughed and said, "Auntie, Sato is known as the 'Flower of the Metropolitan Police Department' and is very popular."

"Is that so?" Hearing Kitagawa Taki praise Sato Miwako, Sato's mother beamed, but said:

"But it doesn't matter whether she spends money or not, she's still single! Kitagawa, what do you think?"

"Mom, what are you saying!" Sato Miwako was afraid that her mother would say these things in front of Kitagawa Taki.

She quickly pulled Sato's mother away: "You haven't finished cooking yet!"

Sato's mother casually said, "Then you two chat for a while, I'll go cook a couple of dishes!"

Miwako Sato breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Don't take what my mother said to heart, Kitagawa."

Kitagawa Taki laughed and said, "Auntie didn't say anything."

Chapter 422 You're the boss, you take the blame.

After dinner, Sato's mother chatted with Kitagawa Taki for a long time, subtly asking him many questions about his family and personal life.

Miwako Sato couldn't get a word in edgewise.

It wasn't until the afternoon that the two of them saw Kitagawa Taki off at the door.

"I think Kitagawa is quite good!" Sato's mother smiled as she watched Kitagawa Taki drive away.

Miwako Sato didn't respond; she was having a headache.

Her mother's intentions were as clear as day, but the key was that she didn't have those thoughts.

It wasn't that she had high standards, but rather that she saw herself as an unfortunate person, so she wouldn't associate with anyone.

"Say something! Why are you like a mute?!" Sato's mother said, quite disappointed in her son.

“I…” Sato Miwako gritted her teeth, deciding to go all out and frankly said, “Mom, I don’t have that idea yet.”

Sato's mother, however, was surprisingly calm. After glancing at Sato Miwako, she said, "Miwako, come with me."

Sato Miwako felt a little strange and followed Sato's mother into the bedroom.

Sato's mother took the stack of matchmaking documents out of the cabinet, slapped them in front of Sato Miwako, and crossed her arms, saying, "If you don't have feelings for Kitagawa, then pick one from here!"

Sato Miwako looked at the thick stack of matchmaking information and immediately felt overwhelmed.

She could understand her mother's eagerness for her to find a partner.

After all, she's 28 years old. When Sato's mother was that age, she was already old enough to run errands.

Kitagawa Taki saved her life and helped her time and time again. It would be impossible for her not to have even the slightest bit of affection for Kitagawa Taki.

But she just couldn't get over that mental hurdle.

The problem is, she can't tell Sato's mother.

Seeing that Sato Miwako remained silent, Sato's mother said with a stern face, "You must give me an answer today!"

Sato Miwako's mind raced, and she came up with a plan to delay the inevitable.

Yumi, I'm sorry, but I'll have to use you as a shield.

Silently apologizing to Yumi Miyamoto in her heart, Miwako Sato said weakly, "Actually, my best friend really likes Kitagawa, so..."

"what?"

Sato's mother was taken aback. What Sato Miwako meant was that she also had feelings for Kitagawa Taki, but she didn't dare to take things further because of her best friend.

"Is it Yumi?" She had met Yumi Miyamoto.

Sato Miwako nodded: "Yes."

"This..." Sato's mother asked, "Did she tell you that she really likes Kitagawa?"

“Yes.” Sato Miwako chose to go all the way down this path.

Sato's mother was also a little worried. It was rare to find someone her daughter liked. Should she just give up on him?

But for two women to fight over a man is quite absurd.

The main thing is that this woman is Sato Miwako's good friend; it wouldn't matter if it were any other woman.

She had met that girl before; she was a very nice person, easygoing, and had nothing to say to Sato Miwako.

"I think Kitagawa has a thing for you, and Yumi too?"

Sato Miwako quickly waved her hand: "He's not interested in me at all. That's just the kind of person he is. Mom, don't get involved in this."

"Forget it, I don't care anymore."

Sato's mother sighed inwardly, deciding to let things take their course.

Seeing that she had finally gotten away with it, Sato Miwako breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time was filled with guilt.

……

on the street.

crossroads.

Yumi Miyamoto, who was on duty with Naeko Miike, had no idea that her best friend was using her as a shield.

Yumi Miyamoto glanced at her watch and said, "Nayako, let's go sing karaoke tonight!"

Miike Naoko nodded: "Okay."

She'll play mahjong with anyone as long as it's not all night.

Just then, a knocking sound came from the glass, followed by a familiar voice.

"Are you two ladies still on duty?"

"It's Mr. Kitagawa!"

Miike Naeko turned around and saw Kitagawa Taki. She greeted him and then nudged Miyamoto Yumi next to her with her elbow.

She was somewhat aware of Miyamoto Yumi's feelings for her.