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As for the daughter.
Go do what you're supposed to do!
Let me, your mother, take a look first!
however--
Miwako glanced at her father's portrait enshrined in the living room, bit her lip, and whispered:
"Mom, Dad's case has been solved!"
"What?"
Sitting next to Natsume, Miwako's mother turned around in shock and looked at her daughter in disbelief, asking:
"What did you say?"
"Dad's case has been solved—"
"We've been working so late today for this. The criminal has been caught, and the interrogation is complete!"
Miwako held her mother's hand and told her about the actions of the three departments after Natsume's arrival that night, as well as the whole story of the "Sorrowful Boy" incident.
"So that's it..."
Miwako's mother looked somewhat dazed.
Actually, so many years have passed slowly.
The grief she felt at the time of her husband's early death has largely faded with the passage of time.
However, hearing this good news that she had waited eighteen years for still stirred up long-forgotten memories in her heart.
After all, she knew—
This has been my daughter's obsession since she was little.
Miwako's determination to become a police officer was largely driven by the hope that one day she could solve this case and bring peace to her father's spirit.
"Come on~"
She stood up, waved to Miwako, thought for a moment, and then called to Natsume, "Let's go tell Miwako's father this news!"
After the worship ceremony is completed.
Miwako's mother sighed.
That night, the joy of seeing her daughter's handsome boyfriend and the complex emotions of hearing that the case leading to her husband's death had been solved left her feeling somewhat weary.
Therefore, it was decided to "interrogate" Xia Ye again next time:
"I'm going to sleep now—"
"You two can just stay in your room, I won't bother tidying it up~"
"what?"
280 Xia Ye was somewhat surprised.
Miwako's mother was wearing a kimono; I thought she'd be more traditional, but I never expected her to be so open-minded.
Letting your daughter's boyfriend, who is visiting for the first time, stay in the same room as your daughter? That's too reassuring!
"mom!"
The same goes for Miwako.
She frowned slightly as she looked at her mother, feigning a coquettish reproach:
"Don't you have a guest room at home?"
"Guest room?"
Miwako's mother gave Natsume and Miwako a knowing look, and then, with the air of someone who had been through it all, teased them:
"Do you think I can't see it? You two have slept in the same room a long time ago. What, you're home now and still trying to pretend?"
"..."
Miwako's pretty face flushed red. She never expected her mother to do something like this, actually letting Natsume stay in her room!
She couldn't even guarantee that Xia Ye wouldn't do something reckless!
What if Xia Ye wants to—
What if Mom hears some weird noise then?
That would be incredibly embarrassing!
Don't worry~
Miwako's mother waved her hand and walked straight upstairs, jokingly saying:
"Although the house isn't very soundproof, I still slept quite soundly—"
So you don't need to worry about me~
Goodnight, Auntie~
Xia Ye was thick-skinned enough that even when Miwako's mother teased her, she didn't change her expression and calmly said goodnight to her.
"Go to sleep now!"
Miwako, however, couldn't stand her mother's teasing. She rolled her eyes at her mother and stuck out her tongue childishly as she watched her mother's retreating figure.
...
After Miwako's mother left.
Xia Ye and Mei Hezi looked at each other in bewilderment.
Miwako's face flushed as she felt Natsume's gaze grow increasingly intense. She couldn't help but lightly punch him and playfully scold him:
Why are you staring at me like that!
"Hehe~"
Xia Ye chuckled, took her hand, and curled the corners of her lips. "Your mother said I can share a room with you. Let's go quickly and let me see what your room is like!"
"Haha~"
Miwako knew he would be so smug.
After all, Mom said he could live in his own room openly and without any problems, and who knows what kind of mischief he might cause!
but--
Just like Mom said.
Since we've already slept together, there's nothing wrong with sharing a room.
This means that if you're at home, but you're traveling and staying in a hotel, you'll definitely be assigned to a single room by default!
"Let's go~"
Miwako pulled Xia Ye upstairs and returned to her room.
Now Xia Ye understood why Miwako's mother said the soundproofing in their house wasn't very good.
Although it's a detached house, Miwako's house is decorated in a Japanese style, using a lot of wood, and the walls aren't even as thick as concrete walls, so it's no wonder it's not soundproof!
Moreover, Miwako's room is right next to her mother's, so even the slightest noise could alert her!
Natsume sat in Miwako's room and looked around briefly.
Compared to the overall Japanese style.
Miwako's room is quite modern.
However, while it is modern, it lacks a sense of femininity.
The gray, blue, and white color scheme makes the room seem somewhat formal, with only a wardrobe, computer desk, sofa, and bookshelf, and no other decorations.
What surprised Xia Ye the most was—
The bookshelf, which I initially thought was just for show, was actually filled with many professional books—mystery, criminal investigation, and even forensic medicine. Was she serious?!
"how?"
Seeing his expression, Miwako pouted and said:
"Don't I look like someone who's good at studying?"
"How come~"
Xia Ye withdrew her gaze and said with a smile, "Learning knowledge is something anyone can do, and knowledge will not let you down. The cases you recently solved using this knowledge are the best proof!"
"Hmm~"
A pleased smile appeared on Miwako's pretty face.
She has indeed been studying various criminal investigation techniques recently.
Despite having the cheat code of making wishes in her diary, which could almost make her dreams come true, she still decided to learn this knowledge herself!
Because the knowledge learned in this way is entirely your own, you don't have to worry about it disappearing, and if you wish for everything, many things become meaningless!
"It's getting late..."
Miwako glanced at her bed and reminded her.
"I know!"
A mischievous smile crept across Xia Ye's face. It wasn't just late; it was almost 3 a.m. when she left the Metropolitan Police Department. The drive back was slow, and after chatting with Miwako's mother for a while, it was now 4 a.m.
If we don't go to sleep soon, it will be dawn!
"Then go to sleep!"
"ah!"
Miwako let out a short gasp.
As Xia Ye was talking, he walked over to her, picked her up, and carried her to the bedside.
"Stop it! What if you wake my mom up?"
Miwako pinched Natsume's cheek with a shy and playful look in her beautiful eyes.
"Your mother is still awake—"
Xia Ye leaned close to her ear and whispered, "There's a deliberately suppressed breath coming from the other side of the wall. Your mother probably thinks we're making some noise tonight and wants to eavesdrop!"
"what?"
Miwako's mouth dropped open.
However, only my own mother knows.
She really can do such strange things!
"I'll go talk to her!"
"Don't~"
Xia Ye quickly picked her up and threw her onto the bed, using her body to hold her still and whispering, "It would be too awkward to bring it up in the past. She won't hear any noise and will naturally go back to sleep!"
"Really?"
Miwako looked completely incredulous.
It wasn't that she didn't believe her mother would go back to sleep if she couldn't hear anything; what she didn't believe was that Xia Ye wouldn't make any strange noises while sleeping with her.
"Don't worry~"
Xia Ye rolled around with her in his arms. And you know what? Miwako's bed wasn't the Japanese-style tatami, but a soft Simmons mattress. It was quite comfortable for the two of them to roll around in!
Of course, this "rolling" doesn't refer to rolling around in bed.
"I just want to hold you while I sleep!"
"That would be best."
Miwako rolled her eyes at him helplessly. Even if he really wanted to do something, she couldn't stop him, so why bother?
"Let me go! You haven't taken your clothes off yet!"
"Oh~"