Ke Xue: I was raised by them in Mihua.

Upon seeing Inspector Megure and the others following the middle-aged man into the lounge, Ai Haibara had already deduced that the scarred man was from the Metropolitan Police Department.

But to everyone's surprise, the other party was actually the bride Matsumoto Sayuri's father!

"Genetics is truly amazing!"

At that moment, she felt that her dual doctoral degrees in chemistry and medicine were a joke.

That doesn't make sense!

They don't look like father and daughter at all!

How could someone who looks like a gorilla give birth to such a beautiful daughter?!

"Be more confident, maybe he's not even their biological child?"

In front of Xiao Ai, Luo Tian was happy to make a guess.

"No, look at these two people, they both have double eyelids, and they're both very tall, and their pupils are the same color..."

However, Xiao Ai, who had triggered the professional passive "360", began to analyze rationally.

Trying to convince myself that the two people in front of me are indeed father and daughter!

What happened next proved her point.

"Little Lily, are you really not going to reconsider?!"

Matsumoto Kiyoshi held his daughter's shoulder and earnestly advised her.

Even as his wedding was about to take place, he, like any father, wanted his daughter to have better options.

"We have plenty of spirited young men in our Metropolitan Police Department! Like that guy, that guy..."

Looking at the group of single men from the Metropolitan Police Department behind him, Matsumoto Kiyonaga really wanted to give an example.

But even after his finger swung around in a circle, it couldn't stop.

In his eyes, there really wasn't anyone good enough for his daughter!

Except... that boy who doesn't belong to the Metropolitan Police Department!

"Yes! There's this guy surnamed Luo, you know him, right? He first resolved the bombing at Teitan High School, and then he took down a drug trafficking ring. You could say he's a very promising young man!"

"Ok?"

Hearing the gorilla's words, Luo Tian couldn't help but show a suspicious expression.

"When did you become a member of the Metropolitan Police Department?"

Ai, who was standing to the side, was suppressing a laugh and leaned over to whisper something.

"I'm Miwako's man, so I'd be practically part of the Metropolitan Police Department."

"Does Miwako know that her boss is introducing her man to her daughter?"

Luo Tian was almost completely bewildered by the little girl's words.

He scratched his head and looked at the policewoman standing next to Megure with innocent eyes.

The two had just missed each other when they came to the lounge earlier.

I never expected to encounter this situation when we met again.

Miwako noticed the little boy's expression and gave him a teasing look in return.

Of course she wouldn't be jealous over something like that; even if she gained a new sister, she would only welcome her.

Upon hearing her father's introduction, Matsumoto Sayuri glanced at Luo Tian for some inexplicable reason.

Her intuition told her that this boy, who also shared the surname Luo, was definitely related to the little boy!

Seeing that his daughter wasn't listening at all, Matsumoto Kiyonaga stopped rambling and hurriedly left the lounge under the subtle gazes of Inspector Megure and the others.

However, Miwako stayed behind, as she had the task of protecting the bride.

……

"Commander Matsumoto, were you serious about what you just said?"

Leaving the lounge, Inspector Megure felt it necessary to clarify some things for his subordinates.

If Matsumoto Kiyonaga really takes this charade seriously and tries to introduce Miwako's boyfriend to his daughter, that would be hilarious!

"What nonsense are you talking about? I was clearly joking just now!"

Matsumoto Kiyoshi glared and said in a muffled voice.

"You were the one talking nonsense the whole time..."

"That's right! I'm pretty good too!"

"Besides, that Mr. Luo isn't from the Metropolitan Police Department!"

"He's Officer Sato's boyfriend..."

The single men from the Metropolitan Police Department nearby began to whisper among themselves.

"You guys are all so free!"

Matsumoto Kiyonaga couldn't hold back any longer and reprimanded him with a stern face.

"Go and search everywhere! Don't miss any clues!"

"Yes!"

The bachelors immediately sprang into action, while only Inspector Megure remained in place, a hint of confusion on his face.

"Commander Matsumoto, is it really possible that today's wedding could be dangerous?"

"What? Are you doubting me? Or do you think I'm using my position for personal gain?"

"No, what I mean is, since we know there's danger, why not wait until it's resolved before holding the wedding?"

Megure shook his head repeatedly and asked a crucial question.

"Do you think I don't want to? It's just..."

Matsumoto Kiyoshi sighed deeply, unable to articulate why the greatest danger might have come from the groom at the wedding.

Unless the groom is changed, it's unavoidable!

……

Just as the two were discussing, another group of figures approached the lounge.

They are the groom's friends, and they are urging him to go and visit the bride.

Luo Tian and the others in the lounge also heard the commotion outside the door and looked towards the entrance.

Immediately afterwards, a man dressed in a white suit, looking quite respectable, was pushed in.

"Oh ho, the main character has finally appeared!"

Luo Tian raised an eyebrow and revealed a smile.

At his signal, Miwako understood and walked to the window of the lounge, pretending to make a phone call.

Ai Haibara pretended to be playing on her phone, but secretly started recording.

"Alright, let the show begin!"

"Little Lily, are you still drinking this kind of beverage?"

Just as Luo Tian had predicted, the groom couldn't wait to grab the can of lemon tea from Matsumoto Sayuri's hand as soon as he entered.

He pretended to complain, but as he turned around, he secretly made a small move.

Ai Haibara captured all of this on her phone.

Miwako, who was by the window, also noticed this scene through the reflection in the glass.

Even Sayuri Matsumoto, the person directly involved, witnessed it.

But she acted as if nothing had happened, still wearing a sweet smile, as if she were still the happiest bride.

And she accepted the can of lemon tea, 4.6, wanting to have a few more sips.

"Hey, Sister Lily, I've finished my can. Could you share some with me?"

Luo Tian walked over at just the right moment, tugged at the bride's wedding dress, and asked with a smile.

He deliberately turned his voice up very loud, as if afraid the groom, who was walking towards the door, wouldn't hear him.

However, the groom did not react. He paused for a moment and then continued walking out.

Matsumoto Sayuri also had a complicated look in her eyes, and gave an apologetic smile.

"Sorry, Xiao Luo, I don't have many left. If you like, I'll have someone buy you a few more, okay?"

She gripped the jar tightly, ignoring the intense heat emanating from it.

"I'm really sorry."

She spoke as if to herself, or perhaps to someone, and then proceeded to get a drink.

Chapter 251 Drink up! Why aren't you drinking?! (First Update)

Sodium hydroxide, commonly known as caustic soda or lye.

It is a highly alkaline inorganic compound with extremely strong corrosive properties. When it reacts with water, it releases a large amount of heat, causing the temperature to rise instantly.

Even though this substance is used as a saponifying agent, peeling agent, detergent, etc., it has a wide range of uses and is very easy to obtain.

Because of these obvious drawbacks, people rarely use such things to commit crimes.

Isn't cyanide delicious?!

When Sayuri Matsumoto picked up the lemon tea again, she noticed something was wrong.

It's July now, and the temperature is very high.

To maintain the bride's makeup and appearance, the dressing room was kept air-conditioned.

The lemon tea she asked her best friend to buy was, of course, chilled.

However, even through a wedding dress glove, she could clearly feel the heat emanating from the jar.

It's obvious that something has been tampered with!

Born into a family of police officers, Matsumoto Yuri, whose mother died early, was raised by Matsumoto Kiyoshi, a rough and unrefined man.

As a strict and old-fashioned criminal police officer father, it's no surprise that his methods of educating his children wouldn't be very good.

Even though she had no interest at all, through constant exposure, Matsumoto Sayuri still acquired a lot of essential knowledge for surviving in Beika Town.

They quickly realized that sodium hydroxide might have been added to it.

Inhaling even a small amount of this substance, such as gas or smoke, can irritate the respiratory tract and corrode organs like the nasal septum.

Direct contact with the skin can cause burns.

If ingested directly, it can cause burns and bleeding in the digestive tract, and may even lead to shock and death!

Even if they survive by sheer luck, the resulting wounds are difficult to heal.

For example, if a music teacher like her accidentally ingests it, she might not even be able to speak normally for the rest of her life, let alone sing.

In general, this is a poison that causes people to die slowly and painfully.

As for who poisoned her, Matsumoto Sayuri knew very well.

It just wasn't said out loud.

She knew about the past her fiancé had been hiding.

They were childhood sweethearts, but they left without saying goodbye because of moving.

When they met again, he seemed like a completely different person. He had been adopted by a conglomerate and become a rich second-generation.

With such a dramatic change in personality and psychology, how could Matsumoto Sayuri not notice it?

After some investigation, she quickly figured out the reason.

But none of that matters to her anymore.

Whether for the sake of her childhood sweetheart from her memories or for her own father, she was willing to drink the poisoned lemon tea.

But she never expected that Luo Tian would suddenly appear at this time.