Conan: Ran turns into an elementary school student and calls me dad.

Chapter 49 A Date with Tomoko

Lin Xiuyi's lips twitched involuntarily whenever he thought of that story.

That was one of his childhood traumas from his previous life!

After dismembering the victim, the murderer even hid the head inside his stomach and swaggered around.

Such a terrifying scene is among the best, even in "Detective Conan".

"What's wrong, boss? Is something the problem?" Judy noticed Lin Xiuyi's serious expression and quickly asked.

"fine."

Lin Xiuyi shook her head, suppressing the chaotic memories of her past life back into her heart.

He straightened his collar, then lifted his foot and walked towards the swaying suspension bridge.

Seeing this, Judy immediately followed, but as soon as she took a step, she heard Lin Xiuyi's voice.

"You stay in the car and wait."

Lin Xiuyi's voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable tone of command.

"yes!"

Judy stopped abruptly, gave a somewhat aggrieved reply, but couldn't help but inwardly grumble.

Bah! It must be two old flames meeting up, and they're afraid I'll see or hear something I shouldn't have, so they deliberately sent me away!

She pouted, turned around and walked back to the car with a reluctant expression, secretly cursing Lin Xiuyi several times in her heart.

……

On the other side of the cliff, Lin Xiuyi walked steadily across the suspension bridge.

As soon as they reached the villa's entrance, a woman dressed in a neat maid's uniform approached and bowed respectfully.

"Mr. Lin, your wife is already waiting for you in the living room. Please come with me."

Lin Xiu nodded and followed the maid into the villa.

After walking through a long corridor covered with a soft carpet and pushing open a carved wooden door, I soon found myself in a spacious and bright living room, where I met the person I was going to see today, Tomoko Suzuki.

The person who is now the de facto head of the Suzuki family is sitting on the sofa.

She wore a purple off-shoulder dress with delicate embroidered patterns on the hem, which accentuated her graceful figure and exquisite curves.

She was clearly dressed up carefully. Her mature and charming face was adorned with exquisite and appropriate makeup, and the small mole at the corner of her left eye added a touch of alluring charm.

The neckline of that purple dress was just the right amount low, subtly revealing her delicate collarbone and a hint of alluring skin. Even without looking closely, it was enough to let people appreciate the unique charm of a mature woman.

Compared to seventeen years ago, Tomoko Suzuki is not only not less beautiful, but she seems to have been carefully sculpted by time, becoming even more stunning and radiant, exuding a confidence and composure that is in control of everything.

"Shuichi, you've come!"

When Suzuki Tomoko saw Hayashi Xiuichi walk into the living room, her eyes lit up instantly.

She immediately stood up, a bright smile spreading across her face, and gracefully approached him in her high heels.

Then, without any hesitation, he reached out and affectionately took Lin Xiuyi's arm.

"It's been almost seventeen years since we last met, hasn't it, Shuichi?" Tomoko Suzuki's voice was gentle and melodious, like a hook that made one's heart itch.

"Yes, it's been seventeen years."

As Lin Xiuyi answered, she subtly glanced at the maid standing beside her.

"It's okay."

Suzuki Tomoko seemed to see through his thoughts, chuckled softly, and waved to the maid.

The maid immediately understood, bowed respectfully, and then quietly left the room, gently closing the door behind her.

……

With no outsiders in the living room, the atmosphere suddenly became somewhat ambiguous.

Tomoko Suzuki's attitude was intimate and natural, without any sense of awkwardness from a long-awaited reunion.

Lin Xiuyi naturally wouldn't be polite to this beautiful and mature woman.

He reached out and wrapped his arm around Tomoko's slender waist, his fingertips caressing her soft waist, a playful smile on his face.

"You're much bolder than you were back then."

Back when they were together for a month, Tomoko Suzuki was much more timid than she is now.

Let alone choosing a prominent place like the Suzuki family's villa as a date location.

Even on her way to a date, she had to carefully change cars two or three times and repeatedly make sure no one was following her before she could feel at ease and meet him.

"Back then, I was just a pretty face in the Suzuki family."

When that past event was mentioned, Tomoko Suzuki's smile faded slightly, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes.

She leaned gently against Lin Xiuyi's chest, her voice tinged with self-mockery.

"Back then, Shiro Suzuki and his sycophantic relatives could easily kick me out of the Suzuki family with just a divorce certificate!"

But then, she chuckled softly, the coldness in her eyes vanishing, replaced by radiant confidence and pride.

"But things are different now. Now I am the true master of the Suzuki family."

"The more those relatives of Suzuki Shiro hated me back then, the more they have to fawn over me now."

She slightly raised her chin, her tone carrying a hint of pleasure.

"This is all thanks to you. If you hadn't woken me up back then and helped me get back on my feet, I might have just settled for being a decorative vase in the Suzuki family and lived a muddled life."

At this point, Tomoko Suzuki raised her head, reached out and hugged Shuichi Hayashi's neck, her warm breath gently brushing against his cheek.

Their eyes met, their noses almost touching, and an ambiguous atmosphere filled the air as their bodies gradually pressed together.

Just as the atmosphere was perfect, an untimely "gurgling" sound suddenly came from Lin Xiuyi's stomach, breaking the long-awaited intimacy between the two old lovers.

"Sorry, I'm a little hungry." Lin Xiuyi was taken aback at first, then smiled awkwardly and touched his stomach.

"Ha ha……"

Suzuki Tomoko was taken aback for a moment, then leaned against his chest and couldn't help but laugh.

"Come on, I knew this villa was a bit remote. It will take a lot of time to get here, and you'll definitely be hungry."

Suzuki Tomoko, arm in arm with Hayashi Shuichi, said with a beaming smile,

"I was ready a long time ago."

With that, she took Lin Xiuyi and they walked towards the restaurant next door.

As you push open the restaurant door, a rich aroma wafts out.

The large mahogany dining table was already laden with a dazzling array of delicacies: golden and crispy roast goose, tender and juicy steak, as well as a variety of exquisite desserts and fine wines, making one's eyes dazzled and one's appetite whetted.

Lin Xiuyi didn't stand on ceremony. He pulled out a chair, sat down, picked up his knife and fork, and immediately began to eat heartily.

After all, the real "deliciousness" is yet to come. If we don't eat our fill first, how will we have the energy to deal with it later?

Tomoko Suzuki sat opposite him with a smile, watching Hideaki Hayashi wolf down his food, her eyes full of gentle laughter.

She didn't eat much, but would occasionally pour Lin Xiuyi a glass of wine and quietly watch him...