Detective Conan: Is Miss Haibara planning to assault a police officer again today?

She turned around leisurely, then back again, lightly tossing her hair. "Aren't you going to hurry up and catch up? Protecting us is your responsibility, you idiot cop~~"

Okay, okay, at least Conan pretends a little, but you're too lazy to even pretend?

That doesn't seem right either; Ai Haibara only admitted that she wasn't an ordinary child.

From a normal person's perspective, the opposite of "non-ordinary child" would never be "a shrunken adult"; "smart child" would be a more appropriate term.

Whatever, at least Higashino Ning won't have to treat Haibara Ai like a child anymore.

...

Conan moves very fast and has exceptional stamina.

With his "captain buff," several children and even Ai Haibara received comprehensive physical enhancements.

Only Higashino Ningyuan relied solely on his raw strength to run.

He has no real talent... His chaotic work schedule and overtime have long since taken a toll on his health.

[Congratulations, host, your physical fitness has improved slightly. Keep up the good work!]

"I already said I wasn't exercising! Stop with that mocking encouragement, you bastard!"

"and many more......"

Dongye Ning suddenly stopped, his eyes glazed over. "Why didn't I drive?"

[Congratulations, host, on your enlightenment! Your mental strength has slightly increased. Please continue your efforts.]

Higashino Ning: "......"

Anger damages the liver, and stagnation of liver qi can affect the stomach. A bad stomach naturally leads to eating less and drinking more. Since one is already in a bad mood, one cannot drink only water, thus increasing the burden on the kidneys.

In short, anger is bad for your kidneys.

Therefore, you shouldn't get angry.

Higashino Ning quickly composed himself and said to Ai Haibara, who turned back in confusion, "I'll go back to the car and we'll meet up later."

Ai Haibara frowned. "Then why didn't you drive just now? I thought you thought it was a short distance and there was no need to drive."

Higashino Ning: "You're absolutely right, but I've come to terms with it now."

After saying that, he turned around gracefully.

Ai Haibara looked speechless. "You really didn't expect there would be a car available, did you?"

I can't hear it, the wind is too strong on the street, I can't hear anything at all~

Higashino Ning whistled and quickened his pace, disappearing into the street in a flash.

...

Nearly two hours later.

Conan led his group to search all the "marked" locations in the vicinity, but they couldn't find a single clue.

He was finally exhausted. He leaned on his knees, panting heavily and wiping away sweat, his eyes scanning the surroundings. "Where's Officer Higashino?"

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"Haibara-kun, didn't you say he drove off?"

Ai Haibara was also exhausted and out of breath. She had just recovered from a cold, and now her respiratory tract was feeling uncomfortable again, and her nasopharynx was filled with pain.

Her eyes suddenly turned cold, and she pointed across the street and said calmly, "Doesn't that person look like Officer Higashino?"

This statement lacked even a questioning tone; it only conveyed the cold indifference of someone wanting to kill.

The other four little ones all looked over.

Higashino Ning was pacing back and forth on the street, looking quite anxious.

Those gleaming police cars on the street are an eyesore no matter how you look at them.

At that moment, Higashino Ning seemed to sense the gaze.

He rushed over and said matter-of-factly, "Where did you guys go? I've been looking for you for ages. The air conditioning in the car was on and off repeatedly. It was such a hassle."

The group of children, who had just finished showering with sweat, immediately became unhappy.

"Officer Higashino! Please, you should have stayed close to us from the very beginning!"

"Exactly! They should have started driving from the beginning!"

"Brother Higashino, Ayumi is tired and thirsty..."

Ai Haibara immediately turned to look at Ayumi.

Wow, you're quite good at being cute!

Higashino Ning knew he was partly to blame for forgetting to drive, but he couldn't hold it against the kids, so he reluctantly said, "Wait a minute, I'll go buy some drinks."

The three little ones immediately cheered.

"I want lemon tea!"

"I want orange-flavored soda!"

"I want peach juice!"

Higashino Ning then looked at Ai Haibara and Conan, "What about you guys?"

Conan wiped the sweat from his brow. "Then... oolong tea it is, thank you."

Ai Haibara fanned her flushed cheeks with her hand. "I'll just have coffee, um... thank you."

To everyone's surprise, Higashino Ning shook his head, muttering to himself, "No, drinking water is a better choice after strenuous exercise. I think we should just buy water."

Everyone: "..."

Then why are you asking us?!

They had demands, but Higashino Ning had already turned and left.

Conan sighed and took a step forward. "Officer Higashino, wait a minute, I... um?"

Conan noticed that the more he spoke, the faster Higashino Ning walked; if he sped up even more, it would be almost a jog!

He didn't have the strength to chase after him; shouting just now was his last bit of energy.

Forget it, let him be.

"Officer Higashino is so stingy..."

"He's probably just thinking about our health, right?"

"All I know is that I'm so tired right now."

five minutes later.

Higashino Ning returned carrying five bottles of mineral water and distributed them one by one.

Conan finally had the chance to say what he hadn't finished saying earlier.

He pulled out the portable headset phone made by Professor Agasa. "Officer Higashino, this is my number. I hope you won't lose contact next time this happens."

"Oh...you called me just now to talk about this?" Higashino Ningya took out his phone and saved the number.

Conan, speechless, retorted, "What else?"

Higashino Ning shrugged. "I thought you were going to stick to drinking oolong tea."

Conan: "..."

Okay, okay, I give up. When it comes to having the thickest skin, you're the one!

At that moment, Ai Haibara walked over and asked in confusion, "Aren't you going to drink it yourself?"

Higashino Ning shook his head. "I'm not thirsty. I haven't been running much, and I already drank a can of soda on the way here."

Ai Haibara's expression softened, and she sighed softly.

How could someone who is willing to buy new clothes for a complete stranger be stingy with children?

This guy really is broke, huh?

She held up the mineral water bottle and offered it to him, saying, "Here, have a drink."

Higashino Ning's throat bobbed.

"Is it okay?"

"it does not matter."

The water was both cool and warm.

Another five minutes later.

Ai Haibara stared into thought as she looked at the empty soda cans in the car.

Chapter 15: My Advantage in the Bet Against Inspector Megure!

Ai Haibara felt that there might be something wrong with her imagination.

But a beautiful girl is never wrong.

So... you'd better drink this soda before today!!!

However, Ai Haibara did not ask.

As long as she doesn't ask, she can decide the answer; it's just for fun~

The police car was quite comfortable.

Perhaps they were exhausted, for the three little ones were all silent, not uttering a single word, slumped in their car seats, enjoying this indescribable rest.

Although Higashino Ning's driving skills are only at level 1, that is still a qualified level, and he can easily handle it as long as it doesn't involve racing.

Even in situations involving high-speed chases to arrest criminals, if you're bold enough, this level 1 skill can be used as a level 2 or even level 3 skill.

As a police officer, I need to be extra careful when making a sharp left turn at an intersection. Fortunately, the passenger's view was excellent, with no obstructions.

"Conan, why don't you sit on my lap, or... or you can hug me..."