Great Swordsman Ke Xue.

Chapter 425 Actions Under and Behind the Table
"But speaking of the most sought-after female lawyer right now, it has to be you, Ms. Usui, who got that sensational case tried in the second instance and sent it to the Supreme Court for a ruling."

Everyone sat together at the table, and the topic naturally fell on the lawyers. The fat middle-aged uncle Kenzo Shiozawa and Kogoro Mouri got along very well, but as he was speaking, he suddenly changed the subject and looked at Ritsuko Usui who had taken the initiative to sit next to Kogoro Mouri.

Usui Ritsuko looked calm, as if she didn't notice the curious looks from everyone. She just chuckled and said, "Anyone can win that lawsuit."

"Um, I'm so sorry. I should have won the case at first trial, but because I was put in charge, I ended up losing."

After joining in, Mikasa Yuji, who had been silent, smiled awkwardly, scratched his head and interrupted.

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward, and Usui Ritsuko was stunned for a moment, and quickly said: "Uh, that's not what I meant."

"It's okay, it's okay." Mikasa Yuji also seemed easy to talk to.

Usui Ritsuko's eyes changed, and she suddenly looked at Kisaki Eri, "Come to think of it, even if I won the case, I'm still far behind the queen of our legal profession."

It was an obvious change of subject, somewhat unexpected, but also reasonable.

Eri Kisaki also knew that Ritsuko Usui just didn't want the atmosphere to become awkward, but in public, especially being called queen next to Koji Shimizu, she couldn't help blushing and rolled her eyes slightly at Ritsuko Usui, but all she got in return was a smirk from Ritsuko Usui.

It seems that the relationship between the two is pretty good.

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. We are all here for a vacation, so let's not talk about cases or anything like that~."

Saku Norifumi, who was the first to say hello, also came out to smooth things over. Everyone nodded when they heard this and started eating again with their chopsticks.

And Koji Shimizu would naturally not highlight himself at such a dinner party and cause himself trouble.

Especially looking at this situation, he should not need to do anything anymore. Although the beautiful female lawyer Ritsuko Usui's actions were very covert, she still could not escape Shimizu Koji's eyes.

Just now, Shimizu Koji clearly saw her arm move slightly, and on the right of Usui Ritsuko was Mori Kogoro, and the other male lawyers who shared the table were basically sitting on the extra tables and chairs. In addition, Mori Kogoro suddenly straightened his back and widened his eyes.

It is almost not difficult to guess that Ritsuko Usui seems to be secretly teasing Kogoro Mori.

Although Koji Shimizu didn't know what strange attraction this uncle Kogoro Mori had, it seemed to be a good thing for him, Kogoro Mori, and Eri Kisaki.

So he pretended that he saw nothing, but just silently picked up the beer bottle and helped to refill the glasses of beer for everyone, especially Kogoro Mouri.

When Saku Norifugi changed the subject, the dinner table suddenly became quiet again. Xiaolan and Conan, who were sitting opposite Shimizu Koji, basically became invisible people and bystanders. After all, this had become a dinner party among elders, so they naturally had no chance to interrupt.

Only Shiozawa Kenzo looked left and right, and then he smiled unwillingly, breaking the brief silence, "Come to think of it, although you two are separated, you are still quite enviable."

Although no one was named, almost everyone present knew that Xiaolan was like a button was pressed. She sat up straight with bright eyes, as if she was ready at any time. Only Eri Kisaki and Kogoro Mori's faces froze at the same time, but neither of them denied anything directly. Kenzo Shiozawa continued to say while eating and laughing: "You see, Attorney Kisaki is the undefeated queen of the legal profession, and Detective Mori is a famous detective who has solved every case. They are really a perfect match!"

The adult world is full of lies and flattery. Even outsiders like Koji Shimizu and Conan can smell some flattery, let alone other people.

But even so, the lawyers and Xiaolan all nodded and showed expressions of approval.

However, Maori Kogoro felt the itch in his palm and couldn't help but pinch it hard, then he sighed and said seriously: "Oh, what are you talking about? In fact, marrying such an arrogant and strong queen of the legal world as a wife makes me look insignificant."

Although Kogoro Mouri had some ulterior motives in his words at this moment, as he was telling his difficulties and innocence to Ritsuko Usui who was teasing him, there was also seven parts of sincerity in his words.

Because before Conan came, in Japan, where dignity and face are very important, when he was mentioned, people often said - "Oh, so he is the husband of the court queen."

There are many situations like this, which is also the main reason why Kogoro Mori became more and more addicted to pubs and entertainment venues. After all, the women in those places can satisfy his spiritual needs in every possible way.

And Kisaki Eri did not deny this, but just responded coldly: "Yes, I am blind, so I chose a famous detective who always finds faults in others, but never demands anything of himself, is strict with others but lenient with himself, and has no restraint in women and alcoholism as my life partner. It can be said that I am smart all my life, but foolish at the moment."

"Hehehehe."

"Hehehehe."

Kisaki Eri and Maori Kogoro laughed at the same time, but such laughter made the people at the same table shiver.

There was a hint of surprise in Ritsuko Usui's eyes, but it turned into her offensive against Kogoro Mori.

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about these unpleasant things today. Lawyer Fei, Detective Maori, it's rare for us to come out and play together, so let's forget about the past for now and have a good drink."

"Yeah yeah."

Ritsuko Usui made the suggestion, which was echoed by Kenzo Shiozawa.

Seeing this, Hoshi Saku and Yuji Mikasa also stood up and poured wine for everyone. Of course, Koji Shimizu, Ran and Conan were exceptions.

And Kisaki Eri had no objection to this, and immediately picked up the beer in front of her and took a sip.

But suddenly, she froze, and looked sideways at Shimizu Koji beside her in disbelief.

And Shimizu Koji simply placed his hand gently on her waist, and when he saw Kisaki Eri looking at him, he just gave her an imperceptible warm smile. With his gentle movements and pure eyes without any distractions, he soothed Kisaki Eri's inner unhappiness.

(End of this chapter)