Daily Spy Life in the Detective Conan World

Chapter 50 The gears of fate begin to turn

At 9 p.m., Poirot Cafe was already past its busiest time.

The few customers who were there had all finished their coffee and desserts and seemed ready to leave.

"Oh, isn't this Miss Joel? Do Anya and Miss Joel know each other?"

The male shop assistant was about to leave work when he saw the three people enter.

His eyes held a sense of exploration and curiosity.

I've never met Anya's mother before. Could Miss Joel be Anya's mother?
But how could a blonde and a black-haired girl have a pink-haired little girl?

"Mr. Natsukawa, is Miss Joel your wife?"

While college students are eager for knowledge, they also have a strong interest in gossip.

"Uh, no, that's not it!"

Joel was a little anxious, blushed, and explained, clearly caught off guard.

This scene was witnessed by Xia Benzi, who was equally curious, and her lips twitched involuntarily.

She still remembered the scene a few days ago when Miss Joel slapped Mr. Yuri to the ground, causing him to bleed from the corner of his mouth.

The shy Miss Joel now is such a stark contrast to the Miss Joel who pinned Mr. Yuri to the ground just a few days ago!

"That is."

Xia Benzi slowed down her washing of the dishes. She was also curious about the relationship between Miss Joel and Mr. Xia Chuan, and her gossipy expression was evident.

"We actually just met at the door. I'm so sorry, Miss Joel, I didn't explain clearly." Xia Chuan apologized sincerely.

"No, it's nothing."

Joel was truly lacking in social skills and was at a loss for words, unsure of what to say for a moment.

If she weren't so skilled in martial arts, she would have been tricked into becoming his wife long ago.

"Did you just meet at the entrance?"

The male college student, Dou Dou, looked at Anya in Joel's arms. Their intimacy was so strong that it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were related as biological children.

"Miss Nayor and little Anya are really close; anyone who didn't know better would think you two were a couple."

Xia Benzi shut up before she could finish speaking.

You can't just say that carelessly, or Mr. Natsukawa will be unhappy.

Although I've never met Mr. Natsukawa's wife, there are some things I can't say carelessly, lest misunderstandings arise. This is Beika Town, after all.

"It's alright." Xia Chuan continued with a wry smile, "Ania's mother actually passed away a long time ago."

As he spoke, Xia Chuan looked at Anya; this was the story they had agreed upon beforehand.

Anya suddenly looked pitiful, tears welling up in her eyes, which inexplicably reddened.

Great acting!

Xia Chuan couldn't help but give Anya 10086 likes.

"Uh, I'm sorry, Mr. Natsukawa, I didn't mean to." Natsumoto Azusa apologized repeatedly, feeling very guilty for her rudeness, and for making Anya's eyes red. She felt guilty.

“Ania is such a pitiful child.”

Joel glanced at Anya gently and used his sleeve to wipe away the tears from her eyes.

The acting skills of the two sixth brothers, one big and one small, captivated the three people present.

The college student couldn't stand the child's behavior and waved his hands repeatedly. Just then, it was time for him to get off work, and he immediately ran away, as if he were the one who had made Anya cry.

But it's pretty much the same thing; he's the one who brought up the topic.

"Auntie, Anya really wants her mom."

The little girl bit her lower lip, her bright eyes filled with anticipation (╥╯^╰╥)
"Ah, this"

Xia Benzi remained silent. Anya seemed to have taken a liking to Miss Joel. Could it be that Poirot Cafe was going to bring together a couple today?

"It's alright, it's alright, Father is here."

Xia Chuan felt a pang of sympathy at this moment; the child's emotions were so genuine. Could it be that this scene had triggered memories of her life before she was sent to the orphanage?

Joel was a little nervous and didn't know where to put his hands.

Although she had raised Yuri on her own, Yuri was exceptionally well-behaved, always her little darling, and had never shed a tear in front of her; any tears she shed were only tears of joy.

For example, every time Yuri eats her cooking, tears of happiness flow from her eyes and mouth.

"Alright, Anya, stop here~" Xia Chuan waved his hand and continued, "How about Xiao Zi adds sugar to your cocoa?"

"Okay, okay." Anya smiled through her tears, her eyes still red, but her complexion looked much better, and a smile appeared on her face.

kid.

Xia Chuan breathed a sigh of relief and told Xia Benzi to quickly get the little brat a cup of sweetened cocoa.

"I'm sorry, Miss Joel, Anya was a little naughty today."

“This isn’t Anya’s problem. I also lost my parents when I was a teenager, and she was even younger. I understand how she feels.”

Joel spoke with the air of someone who'd been there, then sighed, "But I never imagined a child could recover from just one cup of cocoa."

“Because she’s a child,” Natsukawa said, glancing at the menu. “Miss Joel, what would you like to drink?”

"Cocoa."

"Wow, she likes Coco just like Anya! Auntie and Anya are destined to be together!"

Anya seizes every opportunity to get closer to Joel.

"Auntie didn't add any sugar."

Xia Chuan complained for a moment, then asked, "Should Anya try to be like her aunt and not add any sugar? Miss Xiao Zi hasn't finished making it yet, there's still time."

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My father has become inhuman.

Whom am I scheming for?
They don't recognize a kind heart.

Anya puffed out her cheeks angrily, jumped out of Yoel's arms, put her hands on her hips and stomped her feet, each stomp landing on Xia Chuan's shoes.

The three of them found a seat on the side and sat down.

Anya and Yoel sat on one side, while Xia Chuan sat on the other.

The child's smile was bright and lovely, and the two adults were also smiling.

From the outside, the three of them look like an ordinary yet warm family of three.

"what happened?"

(O_o)??
Yuri stood outside the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the three of them with a shocked expression.

It's only been a few days, and my sister's child has grown so much already?

I just asked her to find a boyfriend, and not only did she find one, but she's already given birth?
Did my sister forget to tell me she got married?

This isn't without precedent; his older sister is often absent-minded and forgot to tell him about her wedding. It's hard to say for sure; there might actually be such a possibility.

For a moment, Yuri was so confused and lost that he couldn't move. He had originally planned to take advantage of the few days he had to meet with his sister more often, but he never expected to see this scene. The shock was too great, and he needed to sort it out.

So, is my sister planning to tell me today that she is actually married and has children?
The scene before him couldn't help but remind Yuri of something.

Look, the little girl rushed into her older sister's arms, acting as if she were her sister's own daughter.

"That man!"

Yuri gritted his teeth.

Introducing his sister to potential partners was merely a temporary measure. If that day ever came and his sister stood before him with a man, he would find it completely unacceptable.

This contradictory mentality, like his appearance, makes him seem like a child.

Yuri was raised by Joel from a young age. Joel took on the roles of father, mother, and older sister. At this moment, Yuri was so reluctant to let his sister become a wife.

The genuine smiles of the three people inside the glass window made him hesitate about whether he should go in.

Will my presence ruin my sister's family?
At that moment, Yuri thought about many, many things.

After plucking all the sunflower petals from the tree by the door, he finally made his decision.

Inside the coffee shop, Xia Chuan, who was chatting and smiling with Joel, suddenly sensed a malicious intent and turned around to look outside in surprise.

Apart from the constantly falling sunflower petals, nothing seemed out of the ordinary.

"What's wrong, Mr. Natsukawa?"

Joel stroked Anya's hair and looked in the direction where Xia Chuan's gaze was.

I didn't see anything.

"fine."

Xia Chuan shook his head, not paying any attention.

Maybe it's too cold, or maybe Frank is secretly cursing him again. He's just asking him to check two people's information, is it really necessary to go to such lengths?
Moreover, both of them have already provided very detailed information; now all that's needed is to verify it.

(End of this chapter)