Chapter 88 The Secret of Youth
Chapter 88 The Secret of Youth
"Dorian Gray, let youth be rejuvenated, I am the best proof"
Dorian Gray is the hottest lotion at the moment.
Its spokesperson is Dorian Gray's president: Yomi Ukawa.
Although he is fifty-four years old, he looks like he is in his thirties, as if he has miraculously returned to youth.
In addition, Ukawa Yomi is also the proprietress of the Bulao Hot Spring Hotel.
It is said that the source of Dorian Gray's water is the hot spring water here.
It was because of this advertisement broadcast on TV that Qinghai Chuantang wanted to find out more.
Unexpectedly, I happened to meet a few familiar people here.
Once is a coincidence, twice is an accident, three times may be destiny.
As a result, some changes quietly occurred in the way they addressed each other.
"Hello, I'm Xiaotangtang's junior high school classmate. My name is 'Kirishima Mai'. You can just call me Sister Mai!"
Long golden hair, a queen-like appearance, and a figure that is enough to make women envious and jealous.
The majesty of his chest made these girls feel shy and inferior.
But soon, this emotion turned into "asking for advice". I was eager to communicate and discuss with the other party about the profound "philosophy" in this area.
A very intimate name, with a bright smile on her face.
One can't help but think that she must be a gentle and lovely big sister.
She held Qinghai Chuantang's hand, very close to him, and it seemed that they had a very good relationship.
But Qinghai Chuantang seemed a little uncomfortable.
"I'm sorry, guests, there are no more extra rooms in the store."
Are we going to return empty-handed?
"It's fine!"
Kirishima Mai smiled and said, "It just so happens that I live in a room by myself. Then I'll give the room to you. Xiao Tangtang and I can share the room."
"And when I came here before, I saw two men in separate rooms. Maybe we can discuss it with them."
Coincidentally, these two men were Toru Amuro and Subaru Okiya.
The atmosphere became subtle.
"No."
They both refused in unison.
It’s not that the two of them are unwilling to give up the room, but they are unwilling to stay in the same room with each other.
"Oh my, two men shouldn't be so stingy."
Kirishima Mai walked over with a smile and suggested, "Since neither of you want to share a room with each other, why not do this."
"One of you stays with me, and the other stays with Xiao Tangtang. She's a decent person and won't do anything to you."
Wait, are you sure you didn't say the opposite?
"can."
The four people standing by were stunned.
The atmosphere can no longer be described as subtle, but more like weird.
Seeing that her opinion was accepted, Mai Kirishima said happily: "In that case, let's decide it in a manly way."
"The way men do things? Are the two of them going to fight here?"
As Yuanzi spoke, an expression of excitement spread across her face, and she seemed to be looking forward to it.
Unfortunately, her expectations were destined to be dashed.
What Mai Kirishima calls "the man's way" is rock-paper-scissors.
"I won."
"No, come again."
"Two wins in three games."
"Best of five."
These two people seem to be addicted to playing?
Sure enough, a man remains a boy until he dies.
If this continues, perhaps the winner won’t be determined until the sun sets.
So Kirishima Mai quickly stopped them and suggested another method.
"Now, there is a coin in my palm. Whoever guesses that there is no coin will join me. The guy with glasses, you go first."
Mai Kirishima stretched out her fists in front of Subaru Okiya and a sly smile appeared on her face.
"Left hand."
"Sorry, I guessed wrong."
Mai Kirishima opened her left hand, her palm was empty, there was nothing in it.
She smiled triumphantly, "Don't look at the rest, they just have coins."
As she spoke, she reached into her pocket, as if she wanted to put the coin back.
"Sister Mai, you don't actually have any coins in your hands, right?"
Conan looked at her with a smile, as if he already knew everything.
“I guessed wrong this time too.”
Mai Kirishima opened her right hand.
A coin fell to the ground, keeping the facade with extremely small probability.
"This hot spring actually has a name, 'Secret Hot Spring', which has been around since the Edo period. Just soaking in it can keep you young forever, and it can also make your skin smooth, delicate and fair."
As she spoke, Ukawa Yomi touched her face and smiled, "Although I look like I'm in my thirties, in fact, I'm fifty-four years old."
"No, isn't it?"
Several people showed surprised expressions.
It feels like the other person has been forgotten by time, and there is no trace of time at all.
"Awaited."
At this time, a young girl came in carrying a pot.
She is the daughter of Ukawa Yomi: Ukawa Ayase.
After Ukawa Yomi opened the lid of the pot, the aroma suddenly burst out.
"We put konjac into hot spring water and boiled it, and named it 'young boil'."
"It's a rare dish that can only be eaten in this hotel. It has been made for many years."
When it is served in a bowl, it feels like mashed yam and has a thick texture.
Qinghai Chuantang cannot have this precious delicacy due to allergies.
"The boss lady is really young and beautiful. She doesn't look like she's 54 at all."
At a long table, in addition to the eight of them, there were six other people who came here to hold a class reunion.
However, there were only five of them present.
Another person said that he didn't want to eat for the time being and wanted to soak in the hot springs to relax.
"How old is Lingsheng this year?"
Ukawa Ayase smiled and asked, "How old do you think I am?"
"20 years old? But he looks younger than those high school students over there."
“Actually, I’m only 15.”
It seems that youthfulness is not just about skin.
Kirishima Mai is a reporter who comes here to conduct a secret investigation and solve the mystery of the youth of the Bulrushong Hot Spring Hotel.
Hanging in the corridor of the hotel was a portrait that bore a striking resemblance to Ukawa Yomi.
But she looks more like she is when she is old.
This portrait was of Ukawa Yomi, which was painted fifteen years ago.
"Dorian Gray actually means Dorian Gray, and is also the protagonist of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray."
Let the portrait grow old instead of you, and thus gain eternal youth.
"It looks like the boss lady is younger. Is it really so magical to be able to turn back the clock?"
Youth is fleeting, and so is appearance.
“Although I don’t know if it’s really that magical.”
As she spoke, Kirishima Mai took Qinghai Chuantang's hand and said with a smile: "But Xiao Tangtang is 49 years old this year, and she still looks very young. Let's make an agreement in advance that she doesn't have to come to the hot spring secretly!"
The three of them were stunned. “No, no?”
Kirishima Mai smiled. She didn't expect these kids to be so naive.
"Of course I lied to you!"
When they came near the curtain, Kirishima Mai let go of her hands.
Reluctantly, he said, "Xiao Tangtang, you go inside with them first. Later, we will go outside to have a barbecue buffet."
Xiaolan was slightly surprised.
"Sister Mai, aren't you coming with us?"
"this one"
Kirishima Mai hesitated for a moment, then explained with a smile: "Actually, I want to go play with that guy. After all, time alone is very rare."
From the perspective of others, they would most likely think that this is a decisive and brave girl who is pursuing love.
But from Qinghai Chuantang's perspective, what the other party said made her extremely terrified.
"In that case, the four of us will have to go together."
Several people from the class reunion went to fish in the nearby river, so the only guests in the hotel now were Qinghai Chuantang and others.
When the four people finished bathing and walked into the hot spring, they saw the scene in front of them and couldn't help but scream.
A woman was seen with her eyes closed, and everything except her face was submerged in water.
"what--"
Masumi Sera hurried over, but suddenly slipped and almost fell to the ground.
"careful!"
Qinghai Chuantang discovered it in time and reached out to grab the other party. Unfortunately, she overestimated her own strength and was directly dragged into the water by the other party.
He could not help but become a human cushion and his head accidentally hit a rock nearby.
"Shiliang! Sister Xiaotang!"
In a trance, she seemed to hear someone calling her.
When Qinghai Chuantang finally woke up, he found himself in the room, and his head seemed to be wrapped by something.
Before she could say anything, Mai Kirishima took her hand.
"I know that even if you forget them, you will never forget me."
Qinghai Chuantang didn't say anything, but tried to support himself and sit up.
"Where's the murderer?"
"Murderer?" Yuanzi said in surprise: "It was just an accident. Hot spring water is slippery."
Xiaolan added: "Plus, only Ms. Naibo was there at the time, and everyone else has an alibi."
What an unexpected event.
Qinghai Chuantang seemed to be thinking about something.
She reached out and lightly touched the injured area, and still felt a little pain.
"By the way, when are we going to have the barbecue buffet?"
At this time, everyone was confused.
When you get injured, the first thing you think about is not whether you will be left with scars, but eating barbecue?
Seeing this, Qinghai Chuantang explained: "Anyway, the accident has already happened, and the injury has been sustained. We can't just change what has been decided because of this, right?"
It sounds like it makes some sense.
"But, are you really okay with your injury?" Xiaolan asked with concern.
Qinghai Chuantang shook his head and said comfortingly: "Don't worry, my head is not made of dough."
What's more, in the current situation, only delicious food can soothe her wounded heart.
Wherever Conan appears, surprisingly, what occurs are accidents rather than incidents, which is rare.
This made her doubt the laws of science.
Conan himself also had doubts.
"No, there's no reason. It's impossible. This shouldn't be just an accident. It's that simple!"
Looking at the other person muttering to himself, Kirishima Mai was somewhat suspicious as to whether he was possessed by something.
"That little brat, has it always been like this?"
"Who knows."
Sonoko looked in Conan's direction and said somewhat dissatisfiedly: "I feel like Xiaolan's boyfriend. Every time I encounter this kind of situation, I have to find the murderer to feel relieved."
"It's a pity that this was clearly an accident. Didn't Shiliang and Xiaotang also slip just now?"
After saying that, he took a big bite of the squid skewer in his hand.
In the Conan world, there are very few pure suicides or accidents, so this is just a complaint. But then again, if it were that simple, there would be no need for Conan.
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