Daily Spy Life in the Detective Conan World

Chapter 262 It turns out that Conan is the only Grim Reaper.
According to Conan, Natsukawa seems to value his reasoning a lot and sometimes even helps him cover for others, especially after the 1 billion yen heist. After hearing about it from his father, he specifically called Conan to inquire, and Conan talked to him about Natsukawa's performance in that matter.

Clearly, it is very abnormal to trust children without any limits.

Supporting Conan at a time like this feels like something that can't be explained by simply trusting a child.

“I have the same suspicion, but there’s no reason for it. There must be some clues or reasons to believe that I am Shinichi Kudo, right? Who would believe that a high school student turning into a child is something that defies scientific understanding? If Natsukawa knows about this, then he must also be related to the Black Organization, or at least someone who knows about this organization.”

Of course, there might be exceptions.

Western education emphasizes allowing children to grow freely and develop autonomy early on; perhaps this is just Xia Chuan's personal preference.

Didn't you see Anya is like a wild woman? She has an incredibly strong sense of initiative, and sometimes even Natsukawa can't control her.

I wonder if Bond filmed the Blue Castle incident. If he did, he'll probably have another stain on his record, especially since it's the embarrassing incident of being kicked away by the suspect.

"If you don't believe me, the only explanation might be your sixth sense. Some people have a very strong sixth sense! Like you, like me," Hattori said.

“Uncle Natsukawa isn’t a detective.” Conan rolled his eyes, then said thoughtfully after a moment, “But I’ve already asked Ai Haibara to keep an eye out for me, and I believe we’ll get the answer soon.”

"Haibara, is that the girl you mentioned, the one with the same experience as you and a code name in the organization?"

Conan nodded. He would occasionally communicate with Hattori via voice chat, so Hattori knew a little about Ai Haibara's situation.

"Ah."

Conan nodded, not explaining too much. He didn't want others to know too much about Ai Haibara's situation. Telling Hattori a little about Ai Haibara's identity was already the greatest sign of his trust.

As soon as the GTR pulled into Xia Chuan's house, Anya rushed out in a panic.

Anya was overjoyed to learn that Natsukawa and Hattori Heiji were together. She rushed to the car and, after Hattori Heiji got out, reached out and asked, "Hattori-nii, a present, a present!"

"???"

Hattori Heiji looked puzzled and asked curiously, "What gift?"

He couldn't recall promising Anya any gifts.

"Old Bai Gan, I want more Old Bai Gan! My father put away the last batch of Old Bai Gan."

Since Xia Chuan hid the Lao Bai Gan, Anya has never seen it again. She tried to sneak some into the convenience store, but they didn't have any. She thought about buying some other liquors to try, but Japanese law prohibits selling cigarettes and alcohol to children, so even if she had the money, she couldn't do it.

"Alright Anya, I've already told you not to drink baijiu, and you're not being obedient at all." Xia Chuan shook his head helplessly.

In fact, he didn't hide the liquor; instead, he kept it in the kitchen and used it as cooking wine when cooking.

Anya may seem like she hasn't drunk it, but she actually has, although the amount is small.

However, since Ai Haibara moved in recently, Natsukawa has stopped adding baijiu to the dishes to enhance the flavor, fearing that Ai Haibara might turn back into an eighteen-year-old after eating the food.

The first time Conan grew to his full size was after drinking a sip of strong liquor. Natsukawa didn't know if adding liquor to his food would cause him to grow larger, so for safety's sake, he chose not to.

At that moment, Ai Haibara also came out, followed by Yoel.

Xia Chuan wasn't sure if he would be working overtime today, so he notified Yoel in advance to come over, but now it seems like he went to the wrong place.

No, that's not right either. Maybe we can let them stay overnight tonight.

Hey.

Even though we can't sleep together, it's good to get used to your own bed beforehand.

Unaware of Xia Chuan's thoughts, Yor smoothed his sideburns and craned his neck to ask, "Where's Lao Bai Gan?"

She had just heard Anya talking about Lao Bai Gan. She wanted to try it too, as she had heard that this kind of liquor was mellow and rich, and could both dispel dampness and accelerate blood circulation.

Okay, she just wanted to drink.

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A crow flew overhead. He remembered that Joel had drunk something last time, but he guessed that Joel had blacked out and forgotten.

As Joel drank, it inevitably reminded him of his first kiss.

It's said that Joel is quite proactive when he's drunk.

Thinking of this, Xia Chuan asked hesitantly, "Hattori, do you still have any Lao Bai Gan?"

Conan: "Uncle Natsukawa, children shouldn't drink alcohol."

"Conan, get out of my way!" Anya kicked Conan away. How dare this little thief stop her from enjoying the liquor! Conan always thinks of himself when there's something good to eat. She didn't hold it against him for stealing liquor last time, but he's still pushing his luck.

"Yes, there are. However..."

Hattori took off his backpack, unzipped it, and took out two bottles of social media essentials.

"Children can't drink."

Hattori Heiji glanced at Anya; such a young girl shouldn't drink alcohol.

Xia Chuan nodded in satisfaction. He didn't know where Hattori Heiji bought the baijiu, but it was a very authentic Shizuku baijiu. Although it wasn't the best-tasting baijiu, it was a good choice whether for stir-frying or feeding Yoel.

He waved his hand, "Don't worry, this isn't for Anya."

As he spoke, he glanced at Joel. This was to help Joel improve his alcohol tolerance. How could he tolerate such a low alcohol level? He should take advantage of his free time to practice more. It wouldn't matter if he got drunk; there was no shortage of beds here.

Anya came over and tried to take a bottle, but Xia Chuan naturally refused, saying that a child shouldn't drink baijiu.

"You can't drink baijiu straight. I'll adjust it tomorrow and give it to you when we eat."

"Really, Father?"

"Of course, when has your father ever lied to you?"

Anyway, Anya has never drunk baijiu before. Even if we replace the baijiu with Sprite tomorrow, Anya probably won't be able to tell the difference.

It's one thing that kids shouldn't drink alcohol, but another thing is that Lao Bai Gan (a type of strong liquor) is his secret weapon for dating Joel, so how can he waste it on Anya?

The reserved Joel transforms into a different person after drinking. Although it might be a bit... well, you know, when you're boyfriend and girlfriend, it's all about romance, not something despicable.

Ai Haibara glanced at Conan silently.

Speaking of baijiu (Chinese liquor), she suddenly remembered that she should also do some research on baijiu, which might help her deduce the pharmacology of APTX4869 and speed up her research.

Heiji Hattori chatted with the others for a few more minutes, made an appointment with Conan to meet the next day to discuss the Black Organization, and then headed to a nearby hotel.

Kogoro Mouri's house isn't very big, with only two bedrooms. Conan has to share a room with Kogoro, and Hattori has no intention of getting involved. The Natsukawa family also has a study where they can sleep, but the Black Chicken Prince couldn't stand the inconvenience and ultimately chose a hotel.

the next day.

Xia Chuan got up early.

Today's schedule is quite packed. We need to go to the seafood market to buy a batch of fresh seafood, and also to the farmers' market to buy vegetables that have just been picked from the fields.

The liquor was ready, and Xia Chuan naturally wouldn't let this opportunity pass by, intending to deepen his relationship with Yue Er.

The seafood markets in Japan are quite lively. Because Tokyo is close to the sea, there is an abundance of seafood. The markets are filled with a dazzling array of fresh seafood, and the salty smell of the seawater and the fishy smell of the seafood are mixed together.

Xia Chuan wandered aimlessly among the various vendors, occasionally glancing back to see if Anya was keeping up.

"Ania, stay close and be careful not to get lost."

"Uncle, Anya wants to eat that, and that, and that too! Pack them all up and take them with me."

Anya's eyes sparkled as she looked at the enormous seafood, her mouth watering.

Seafood vendor:
Xia Chuan nodded apologetically to the boss, then stared at the KT board on display, remaining silent for a long time.

"Father, I want it, I want it—"

"But you can't eat that. That's made of foam. If you want to eat seafood, you should look at the seafood in the glass tank."

"oh oh--"

The little girl blinked innocently, then climbed onto the KT board of another seafood stall.

This seafood restaurant may have collaborated with Kamen Rider, as there are fighting boards featuring Kamen Rider and Lobster Monster displayed at the entrance.

"If you like, you can buy the KT board."

Xia Chuan's veins throbbed, but he kept telling himself that a five-year-old child's mind is not mature and it's normal for him to be a little slow. Parents need to keep encouraging their children so that they can grow up happily.

"Can't it be steamed?"

"No."

"Then I don't want it."

The two of us spent the whole morning buying seafood, and then we found a restaurant to have a casual lunch. While it was called casual, it wasn't entirely random; it was a French restaurant, and it seemed quite upscale, with a steady stream of customers coming and going.

"Hey, that's Uncle Mori over there, and there's a really pretty auntie across from him."

As soon as Anya sat down in the restaurant, she saw Kogoro Mouri and Ran, each sitting in a corner, with a mature woman in a business suit sitting opposite them.

The woman wore gold-rimmed glasses, had a rosy complexion and peach-like cheeks, and her rosy lips were painted with bright red lipstick, making her look exceptionally energetic and exuding a subtle air of authority.

Xia Chuan looked up and saw that it was indeed Kogoro Mouri. The mature, composed, and still charming woman opposite him seemed to be Ran's mother, Eri Kisaki.

Eri Kisaki's looks and figure are rare beauties in Japan, and her confidence from a long history of winning lawsuits gives people a strong desire to conquer her.

Uncle Mori is clearly the kind of person who complains when he's not doing anything. So what if his cooking is bad? He married his wife not to cook for him. If neither of them can cook, they can just order takeout. Why do they have to separate?

The best is in the pot.

That said, while Yoko Okino is also very pretty and belongs to the pure and innocent category, no young girl can compare to a mature woman. People like Kogoro Mouri should be thoroughly criticized.

“Father, should we go over there?” Anya asked.

"Forget it, let's eat and leave. If we run into a case, we won't be able to leave. Have you forgotten that we're having a big meal tonight? If we waste too much time, we won't be able to buy fresh ingredients."

Xia Chuan refused to get involved with the Mori family at such an important moment, otherwise the dinner dinner might be delayed.

"Huh, where's Conan?"

"Conan isn't here?" Natsukawa was taken aback and looked at the Mori family again.

I didn't want to go up and say hello, since murders usually happen wherever the Grim Reaper duo appears, but it wouldn't matter if Conan wasn't there.

Anyone who understands understands.

Just as Xia Chuan had figured out his thoughts, Anya had already run to the three-person table.

"Sister Xiaolan, we're so lucky, we even run into each other while eating."

"Ania, what are you doing here?"

Xiao Lan was in a good mood, and while surprised, she asked with a smile.

"My father and I went out to buy groceries. Who is this pretty auntie? Sister Xiaolan."

Although she had learned from her father's words that this was Xiaolan's mother, she still didn't believe it.

How can someone as unreliable as Uncle Mori have such a beautiful wife? It doesn't make any sense at all!
"This is my mom."

"The little one is so cute with all those pink and tender colors, whose child is this?"

Eri's eyes lit up. The pink-haired child in front of her was so cute that she felt an urge to pinch his cheeks.

Speaking of which, Xiao Lan was just as cute as this girl when she was little.

Thinking of this, she unconsciously glanced at Kogoro Mouri. If her husband hadn't been so fickle, she might have another child of about the same age by now.

Just as Xiaolan was about to answer, she saw Xia Chuan walking over and quickly greeted him, "Brother Xia Chuan, what a coincidence!"

"Uncle Mori, Ran, you're here too."

"Who is this?" Eri asked.

"This is Mr. Natsukawa, who just moved across the street from us this year. Anya is Mr. Natsukawa's daughter. This is the mother I told Mr. Natsukawa about before, Eri Kisaki." Ran introduced the two of them to each other.

At this point, Ran glanced behind Natsukawa and asked, "By the way, didn't Ai come out with us?"

Ai Haibara is a strange child. Most of the time, she doesn't seem to be very attached to Natsukawa. I heard that she spends all her time at Professor Agasa's house. I wonder if she is the same today.

"still sleeping."

Ai Haibara seems to have come up with some research ideas yesterday, and she didn't seem to sleep much all night. She was impossible to wake up this morning, and she's probably still sleeping right now.

"I see." Xiaolan nodded, then continued to introduce to her mother: "Xia Chuan has helped Dad a lot since he moved here. Speaking of which, the family business has improved a lot since Xia Chuan moved here."

Xia Chuan's lips twitched. He dared not steal the credit from Conan, the Grim Reaper. Didn't you see that Conan hadn't appeared today and the case hadn't happened?

"This is not my achievement. Mr. Mori's reasoning ability is still very strong. If it is a lucky charm, it should be Conan."

"That seems to make sense." Ran recalled that it seemed her father encountered a case on Conan's very first day. Thinking about it that way, Conan is indeed quite lucky.

"Hmph, that brat wants to touch everything. I don't know where he learned that from, he even touches corpses."

"That little brat is more likely to bring trouble than good fortune. He always wanders around crime scenes. If he accidentally destroys any clues, I really don't know how I'm going to explain it to Inspector Megure."

When Conan is mentioned, Kogoro Mouri can't help but complain.

"By the way, I haven't seen Conan. Did he go to the restroom?"

"He went to dinner with Hattori. It's surprising that they get along so well, even though they're ten years apart in age." Ran was quite surprised, but Conan often seemed very sensible and could even help his father find some clues.

Hattori is still a detective, so this seems to make sense; it's probably because Conan kept pestering Hattori to teach him some knowledge about reasoning and detective work.

"Auntie, can Anya eat this?"

Anya rummaged through the table; the cold dishes and peanuts on it made her mouth water.

“Of course.” Eri touched Anya’s pink hair, and the smile on her face made Kogoro Mouri across from her take a second look.

His refusal to reconcile with his wife is merely a manifestation of his male chauvinism; given the right opportunity, he would very much like to bring his wife home.

Of course, this is on the premise that the wife swears she will never cook in her life.

Speaking of which, Yor's cooking is so terrible, how did Xia Chuan manage to cook with her? Oh right, Xia Chuan herself is a cooking expert, so it's alright, she can't learn that.

"By the way, Xia Chuan-ge, why don't you guys sit down and eat with us?"

Natsukawa glanced at Kogoro Mouri, then at Eri Kisaki.

"We've already ordered, and we'll leave after we finish eating. Besides, I'm sure you two have a lot to talk about, so I won't disturb you any longer."

Xia Chuan waved his hand, then left with Anya.

Family dramas aren't very interesting. I'm just here to go through the motions with Eri Kisaki so we won't be strangers next time we meet.

Anya's mouth bulged out like a squirrel's, and she didn't forget to take the whole plate with her when she left.

She was too ashamed to show her face. People who didn't know her would think Anya hadn't eaten for days.

"Father, would you like a peanut?"

"Eat by yourself, you won't be able to finish all the delicious food tonight."

On the other hand, the Mori family was unusually harmonious, and with Conan not causing trouble, no cases occurred.

Nothing unexpected happened until Xia Chuan finished his meal and was about to leave.

As it turns out, Conan is the only Grim Reaper; wherever he goes, people die—it's the only thing that happens to him.

The Natsukawa family's lavish family banquet arrived as scheduled, and Joel, Anya, Ai Haibara, and Bond had been waiting for a long time.

In this world, the only thing that should not be missed is delicious food.

Joel had originally invited Yuri, but Yuri seemed to be quite busy lately and declined Joel's invitation.

Xia Chuan knew that because the winery and the zoo were sabotaging each other and had reported many of each other's peripheral members or temporary strongholds, the police had not stopped.

This is also a good thing. For the police, the mutual hostility between the two black-clad organizations will still benefit them, unless the other side engages in a gunfight in a densely populated area.

Halfway through the meal, Joel was already completely drunk, and his rosy cheeks and dazed eyes made Xia Chuan's heart flutter.

This time, whether it was because he drank more or something else, Joel seemed more proactive.

Natsukawa, a true gentleman, remained unmoved, allowing Yor to act recklessly. Ai Haibara, being very sensible, immediately pulled Anya back to her room to sleep when she sensed the situation was not right.

Because he drank too much baijiu that night, Yoel slept at Xia Chuan's house. He even dragged Xia Chuan to sleep with him because he was emboldened by the alcohol.

However, it was indeed just sleeping together; Xia Chuan didn't even have time to take off his pants before being held in Joel's octopus-like embrace all night.

Joel was too strong, and Xia Chuan had no way to break free.

Okay, actually it's fine not to struggle. It's so soft and fragrant in my arms, why would I struggle?

Nothing happened that night, and Xia Chuan thought nothing would happen in the next few days. However, the next morning, a phone call broke the thick, ambiguous atmosphere in the bedroom.

(Ask for monthly ticket)

(End of this chapter)