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

In the living room.

After seeing that Conan had left, Ran didn't hide anything and told him about her conversation with Lin Mo that day.

"Dad, is it true?"

"I'm all grown up now, so I want to hear the truth."

Xiaolan looked at her father seriously; she was clearly going to find out the truth tonight.

Although Lin Mo's guess made a lot of sense, and she felt it was probably true, she still wanted to get a definitive answer from her father.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

After hearing Ran's words, Kogoro Mouri's lips twitched.

He felt a little resentful towards Lin Mo, wondering why she told Xiao Lan everything.

but……

That kid named Lin Mo is really amazing. He's only been in contact with my family for a few months, yet he's been able to guess my thoughts so accurately.

Then.

He looked at Xiaolan, who had a serious expression, and considering that she was already a high school sophomore, he hesitated for a moment before slowly saying, "That brat Lin Mo, he guessed half right, didn't he?"

"When Dad resigned from the Metropolitan Police Department, it was truly for your and Eri's sake."

"After all, you were too young at that time, and I had to give you a stable environment to grow up in. My biggest concern was that you were afraid of being targeted for revenge."

"Even if Dad is confident he can save you after you are taken hostage, going through such an experience will definitely cause you psychological trauma."

"Your mother wanted to pursue a career, specifically a job like a lawyer, so after much consideration, your father decided to quit his job to take care of you and, incidentally, fulfill your mother's wishes."

"As for my other half, well, that's another story."

A faint smile appeared on Kogoro Mouri's face.

Obviously.

Parents don't want their children to know these things because they don't want their children to feel guilty or similar feelings.

but……

If children can understand on their own, parents will naturally feel gratified.

only.

When talking about the other half that Lin Mo hadn't guessed correctly, a deep, unfathomable meaning appeared on Kogoro Mouri's lips.

Xiao Lan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Although Lin Mo didn't guess everything, it was enough for her.

As for the other half that Lin Mo hadn't guessed, since her father didn't want to say more, Xiao Lan didn't press him for details.

She hesitated for a moment before solemnly asking, "Is this also why Mom doesn't want to move back?"

"Yes, that's right." Kogoro Mouri nodded.

He looked at Xiaolan intently before continuing, "This is also why your mother didn't take you away but chose to let you live with me."

"The legal profession isn't as glamorous as it seems!"

"Who knows which case might cause someone to hold a grudge against a criminal suspect, or even their family."

"Your mother has no problem protecting herself. After all, her schedule is fixed, and both her office and apartment have top-notch security teams."

"But if you move there, or if your mother comes over, you'll undoubtedly become a target."

"Anyone looking for revenge will definitely target you, Xiaolan!"

"That's why, although your mother would occasionally invite you to stay for a couple of days, she never tried to let you live there long-term."

Xiao Lan sighed upon hearing this.

She's no longer a child; as a high school student, she can obviously understand what her father is saying.

after all……

Even movies and TV dramas have similar scenes!

However, on the other hand...

Just as Ran was lost in thought, Kogoro Mouri suddenly opened his eyes and spoke as if he had just thought of something: "Wait, Ran!"

"Why is that brat Lin Mo talking to you about these things?"

"Is it simply to solve your problem?"

"No, that's impossible!"

"That kid is the type who won't do anything without a benefit; he'll never do anything that doesn't come with a reward."

"I see!"

"Shinichi Kudo, right?"

"That kid just wants to break you and Shinichi Kudo up. That kid has other ideas about Ran..."

"Tell me, is it right?"

Thinking of this, Kogoro Mouri's expression suddenly became excited, and his face even became somewhat distorted.

no way!

Although Lin Mo guessed what she was thinking, he had always been a little confused as to why Lin Mo wanted to talk to Xiao Lan about these things.

Once he realized what was happening, he instantly flew into a rage!

Damn it.

I knew that kid had no good intentions; it turns out he was still after his little darling!

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Seeing her father's sudden outburst, Xiaolan couldn't help but feel speechless.

Is this the key point?

Although……

Perhaps it is indeed very important to Lin Mo.

However, Ran couldn't help but ask, "Is this why you get along well with Mom and the Kudo couple, but dislike Shinichi so much?"

Kogoro Mouri calmed down.

After taking a deep breath, he slowly nodded.

"Ah, yes!"

"Although we didn't like Shinichi Kudo before, your mother and I never stopped you two because you're still young and don't consider practical factors."

"Moreover, the affections of youth are actually hard to withstand the ravages of reality, so your mother and I don't really care."

"Anyway, you'll be able to make the right choice yourselves after you graduate from university."

"on the contrary……"

"If we forcefully intervene now, it will only provoke your resistance. After all, this is the age when you are most likely to go through a rebellious phase."

"Let nature take its course!"

"Letting you figure it out yourselves is the best thing to do."

"Actually, it's not just your mother and me, even Shinichi Kudo's parents don't really approve of your relationship."

"Although Ran, you are definitely a good wife and mother, and the Kudo couple are very satisfied with you, they are also aware of their child's situation..."

"so."

"Neither the Kudo couple believes you and Shinichi Kudo will end up together!"

"After all, you know Shinichi Kudo's personality. He's the kind of person who doesn't care about anything when he sees a case. He's unaware of the danger lurking behind the case, and he doesn't care how much danger his family will suffer because of it."

"Therefore, from an outsider's perspective, Shinichi Kudo is indeed a good kid and an outstanding young man with a sense of justice."

"But he's destined not to be a good husband or a good father!"

As Kogoro Mouri spoke, Ran couldn't help but sigh helplessly.

really……

This standard of judgment may be cruel and cold, but it is an undeniable fact!

Ran knows it's absolutely impossible for Shinichi Kudo to give up solving cases and becoming a detective.

After all, that was his pursuit, that was the meaning of his life!

So...

Can I really accommodate him?

Highly probable, but unlikely!

Even if Ran Mouri is willing to make concessions for Shinichi Kudo and face danger with him, she will definitely have children in the future!

Where are the children?

She's willing to go on adventures with Shinichi Kudo, but is she willing to let her own child go on the same adventures?

Therefore, from this perspective, the possibility of me and Shinichi ending up together is extremely low!

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Just as Ran was deep in thought, Kogoro Mouri spoke up again.

"Oh, right!"

"By the way, I should tell you something. Mr. and Mrs. Kudo have just returned, and they would like to visit Lin Mo."

"Because they don't know Lin Mo, they want me to organize a gathering for them."

"Give Lin Mo a call and ask him when he'll be free and if he'd be willing to give me, Kogoro Mouri, some face."