Detective Conan: Becoming a Zaibatsu - Starting with Joining the Winery

After chatting for a while, everyone took their leave.

but.

Just as Lin Mo was about to see the group off, Xiao Lan spoke up, "Brother Lin Mo, do you have time tomorrow?"

"My dad, Conan, and I are going to Mermaid Island tomorrow. They're holding the Dugong Festival there. Sonoko has something to do and can't go. Lin Mo-ge, do you have time?"

Conan was completely bewildered upon hearing this.

Hold the grass!

This was a letter of request from Hattori Heiji, inviting his family to come over. He didn't want Lin Mo to participate!

But, unfortunately.

Since Xiaolan had already said it, he naturally couldn't refuse.

Conan could only stare intently at Lin Mo, praying that the guy would refuse on his own initiative.

Unfortunately, it's a pity.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo immediately replied, "No problem, I'll participate if I have time!"

Nine characters...

Conan's world has collapsed!

His face was terribly dark, and he stared at Lin Mo through gritted teeth.

And, in response to this.

Lin Mo ignored Conan completely, instead starting to scheme in his mind.

Mermaid Island, the Dugong Sacrifice!

It seems like I'll get to see Hattori Heiji, that dark-skinned guy, and it wouldn't be bad to see Shimabukuro Kimie along with him.

While possessing a pure heart, he is also quite ruthless in his methods!

Moreover, her disguise skills are quite good, and her archery skills are also quite sharp. If we can bring this woman over, it will be a supplement to our forces.

"Then it's settled." Xiaolan smiled and said, "We'll leave at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

Lin Mo nodded: "I'll be at your house at eight o'clock."

"Okay, sure." Xiaolan nodded.

that's it……

Xiao Lan and her group left Lin Mo Manor, but as they walked along the road, Yuan Zi couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Lan, you haven't fallen for Lin Mo Jun, have you?"

"Why do you say that?" Xiaolan asked back.

Sonoko rolled her eyes: "We've known each other for so many years, and I've never seen you so proactive, especially inviting a guy."

"Lin Mo is a really nice guy, I'd like to spend more time with you." Xiao Lan shook her head, then added, "Anyway, it's more fun to go out with more people."

"And, your boyfriend?"

"That's not necessarily a bad thing!"

While saying these words, Ran subconsciously looked at Conan.

next second.

Upon seeing Conan's exasperated expression, she felt a sinking feeling in her heart.

Yes!

Ever since Yoko Okino's case, Lin Mo has planted a seed in Ran's heart. Although Conan seemed to have convinced Ran that night, Ran had actually been silently observing Conan all this time.

And what about today?

With the "Detective Queen" logging on again, it would be fine if this thing came once or twice, but the problem is that the "Detective Queen" has come several times, and she looks exactly like her father's "Sleeping Kogoro".

Do you think she's stupid?

Today, after the "Sleeping Sonoko" case began to be solved, Ran did not listen to the investigation plan, but instead quietly started looking for Conan.

At last.

She saw Conan behind the sofa, and saw him squatting behind the sofa, fiddling with his bow tie and talking incessantly. Moreover, the bow tie was quite intricately designed, clearly not an ordinary bow tie, but some kind of specially designed precision electronic mechanism.

At that moment, her heart turned cold!

In addition, Matsumoto Sayuri said today that he looks a lot like Kudo Shinichi.

Even though she didn't understand how Shinichi Kudo had turned into a child, and even though she had no evidence whatsoever, she still harbored great suspicions.

Inviting Lin Mo just now was actually a test!

But now...

Looking at Conan's extremely depraved appearance, he really resembles Shinichi Kudo when he was a child!

Of course.

She didn't expose Conan's idea, because she had tried this trick before. Conan would only come up with all sorts of lame excuses, and even went so far as to have Professor Agasa testify for him.

and so……

She didn't expose him!

She wanted to see what Shinichi Kudo was up to.

Of course.

It was precisely for this reason that she was more willing to interact with Lin Mo and even get closer to him. She wanted to see how long Shinichi Kudo could endure.

and also……

It was precisely because of the incident with Yoko Okino that Ran realized something was wrong with Conan early on, and naturally she didn't notice the so-called bathing scene in the original work. On the contrary, Ran was quite wary of the current Conan, and even a little hostile.

She didn't understand why Shinichi Kudo would impersonate Conan to get close to her. Perhaps at first she could have thought it was a prank, but after so much time, she no longer thought that way.

In addition, Ran felt humiliated after her previous attempts to confront Conan only to be fooled by him.

Yes!

Whatever happened to you, you fucking tell me!

Conan, however, chose the least respectful approach towards Ran, almost a form of humiliation. Ran is a person with dignity, how could she possibly accept this situation?

It would have been understandable if people in the original story didn't know, but now that Lin Mo has pointed it out...

You should know that the human brain can make associations, guesses, and fill in the blanks.

The more Xiaolan imagined it, the angrier she became!

What's worse, the two of them had a crush on each other, but neither of them had confessed their feelings.

Essentially, the two are not a couple!

Therefore, even if Xiaolan wanted to confront him directly, she couldn't, because she didn't have the title of "girlfriend" at all.

So, at this moment.

Although she remained outwardly calm, Xiaolan was inwardly furious. Upon hearing her best friend Yuanzi's teasing remark, she immediately said that she could consider being Lin Mo's girlfriend.

In a short time.

Conan was completely blown away!

Actually, not only Conan, but even Sonoko was completely bewildered.

"Xiaolan, is it true?"

"Do you really want to kick Shinichi Kudo, that deduction maniac, to the curb?"

"and……"

"Lin Mo, he, he..."

Yuanzi stammered, finding it difficult to speak for a moment.

no way!

Although she didn't particularly like Shinichi Kudo, if Ran chose another man, Sonoko might still help...

But, Lin Mo?

That man is no ordinary person; to build such a large business empire, he must be ruthless.

Xiaolan is so kind and innocent. If she were to be with Lin Mo, could she handle the difference in their relationship?

But damn it.

She tried to speak, but couldn't say anything at all.

Because she has no evidence, she cannot do anything to slander!

Having received an elite education, she may seem carefree on the surface, but she would never actually do something like a shrew.

and……

This kind of talk is not appropriate to say to Sonoko!

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Seeing Sonoko stammering, Conan couldn't hold back any longer and immediately spoke up.

"Sister Ran, where's Brother Kudo?"

"Don't you still have your brother Kudo?"

"Besides..."

"Brother Lin Mo has a girlfriend!"