Traveling back thirty years to Conan, intercepting Princess Eri

"I'm Maya Grey, the person in charge of this summer camp at UCLA. I've come here specifically to pick you up."

Miss Grey strode forward, her smile radiant.

"Thank God, I heard you encountered a hijacking on the plane. It's so good that you arrived safely!"

As she spoke, she warmly opened her arms and gave Murakami Yui, who was walking at the front, a hug.

She then hugged each student at Teitan High School in turn, repeatedly saying, "Welcome to Los Angeles" and "You must have had a long journey."

The male students at Teitan High School are usually either buried in their books or focused on their studies, and rarely have the opportunity to have such close contact with unfamiliar members of the opposite sex.

Miss Grey's hug was warm and direct, making many boys blush instantly. Some even lowered their heads shyly, not daring to look her in the eye.

Yui Murakami glared helplessly at the disgraceful students, then turned to introduce Hideaki Hayashi to Miss Grey.

"...He was the first to see through the terrorists' plot, and he also took the lead in organizing everyone to subdue the hijackers and protect everyone's safety."

"Oh God! You are such a wonderful child!"

Miss Grey's eyes lit up, and she immediately walked up to Lin Xiuyi, opening her arms again to give him an even tighter hug.
“When I was your age, I didn’t have that kind of courage. The only ‘adventure’ I dared to do was sneak out of the house at night to go to a party without my parents’ knowledge.”

Miss Grey was very tall, several centimeters taller than Lin Xiuyi.

Her embrace was exceptionally tight; Lin Xiuyi was almost completely held in her arms, the faint scent of perfume lingering around his nose, his gaze involuntarily drawn to the deep valley of her chest.

Seeing this, Eri Kisaki's face instantly darkened.

Before Lin Xiuyi could react, Fei Yingli quickly stepped forward and pulled Lin Xiuyi out of Miss Grey's arms, her tone somewhat stiff: "We're a little tired and want to go to our lodgings to rest as soon as possible."

Miss Grey was taken aback by Eri's sudden action, her smile faltering slightly as she looked at her with some surprise: "And this is...?"

"I'm sorry, Miss Grey."

Yui Murakami quickly stepped forward to change the subject.

“We’ve been on a plane for over ten hours, and then spent several more hours in the Aleutian Islands. The children are really exhausted. Could you please arrange some accommodation for us?”

"Everyone needs to get some rest and adjust to the time difference."

"Of course, accommodation has already been arranged in a homestay near the school, and the environment is very comfortable."

Miss Grey quickly regained her smile, asked no further questions, and turned to wave at the bus at the airport entrance.

"Let's go, the car is already waiting outside."

The group followed Miss Grey out of the airport and boarded a bus bearing the logo of UCLA.

The bus was spacious and comfortable, and the Los Angeles street scenes outside the window flashed by.

Neat palm trees, brightly colored detached villas, and a constant stream of cars—everything exudes an exotic charm.

Lin Xiuyi sat by the window, looking at the scenery outside. He turned his head and noticed that Eri Kisaki still had a tense face and obvious displeasure in her eyes. He assumed that the girl was still upset about her previous studies abroad, so he smiled and joked, "Actually, to be honest, America really is a good place to study law."

"I've heard that lawyers here will take any case as long as you can afford it, and many of them actually win. It's a paradise for lawyers."

"I'm not a lawyer for the money."

Eri muttered a dissatisfied remark, her tone tinged with stubbornness.

"I'm pursuing justice, not helping rich people with their lawsuits."

“But for lawyers, the winner is justice.” Lin Xiuyi shrugged. “In the American legal system, evidence and defense skills are often more important than the so-called ‘truth.’ If you really come here to study, you might have a new understanding of ‘justice.’”

"Okay, don't talk about this."

Eri interrupted him, her tone even more displeased, clearly not wanting to continue the conversation.

"That's not what I care about."

"What is that?" Lin Xiuyi asked, somewhat surprised.

Eri's cheeks flushed slightly. She instinctively avoided Lin Xiuyi's gaze, her fingers tightly twisting the hem of her clothes. After hesitating for a long time, she finally spoke softly in a voice only the two of them could hear.
"How can Miss Grey have such a great figure? It's even more amazing than Yukiko's... When she hugged you just now, did you feel comfortable?"

Lin Xiu was taken aback for a moment, then realized what she meant and couldn't help but laugh: "Are you jealous?"

"Who's jealous!" Eri Kisaki immediately retorted, her cheeks turning even redder. She turned her head to look out the window, but couldn't help but secretly observe Hideaki's reaction out of the corner of her eye.

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore." Lin Xiuyi stopped smiling and said gently, "I was just feeling embarrassed and didn't notice anything else. In my eyes, Eri, you're still the prettiest."

Although she knew that Lin Xiuyi might be trying to comfort her, Eri Kisaki felt much better instantly, and her tense face gradually relaxed.

She gave a soft "humph" but didn't refute it further. Instead, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.

The bus continued forward and soon left the city, heading towards UCLA.

The view outside the window gradually changed from a bustling city to a quiet residential area, with sunlight filtering through the leaves and casting dappled shadows on the road.

Not long after, the bus stopped in front of a quiet residential area.

Miss Grey stood up and said with a smile to everyone, "Alright, we've arrived. For the next five days, you will be staying with these host families, and each family will have someone to take care of your meals and daily needs. I hope you have a wonderful time here!"

One by one, everyone got off the bus and curiously looked around at their surroundings.

The detached villas are adorned with vibrant flowers, the lawns in the yards are neatly trimmed, and the air is filled with the scent of grass and flowers.

Lin Xiuyi and Fei Yingli were assigned to the same host family.

The hosts were a kind elderly couple who warmly greeted them upon their arrival, saying "Welcome" and "Please come in," which gradually eased their initial nervousness.

Stepping inside, the warm lighting, the plush sofa, and the family photos hanging on the wall all exude a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. (End of Chapter)