I'm in Detective Conan, but it's a chaotic battlefield.

Akemi Miyano nodded, seemingly satisfied with his acting skills, and even straightened his collar before they parted.

This detail naturally aroused the envy of many people. Chen Nuo did not expect that Miyano Akemi was quite popular in the bank.

He had just turned around, preparing to head to the ramen shop he had long admired—

Suddenly, a commotion arose in the direction of the clown doll.

Chen Nuo stopped and looked over, and found that many people were also looking across the street.

Suddenly, a furry creature darted out of the circus, skimmed across the zebra crossing, and ran towards them.

Its entire body is covered in light yellow fur, and its facial features resemble those of a large cat, with a tail swaying back and forth behind it.

That was... a lion!

Although it looks like a lion cub, people living in modern cities have never seen anything like it.

In most people's minds, lions are man-eaters.

Screams erupted as people fled as if an earthquake had struck.

Fortunately, the lion seemed to be startled and just kept running away, without biting anyone for the time being.

The lion was followed closely by circus staff carrying fishing nets and pitchforks.

Akemi Miyano was also quite frightened, because she was still immersed in the role of "Chen Nuo's girlfriend" and had not fully come out of it.

So she made the right choice for a "girlfriend" by hiding behind Chen Nuo and hugging his arm tightly.

As the lion drew closer and closer, seemingly heading straight for the sidewalk, Chen Nuo had no choice but to snatch the umbrella from the man on the side of the road.

It can be held in the hand and used as a bamboo knife.

However, the thought of facing a lion made him feel uncertain.

What is the lion's weakness?

Will it surrender if you grab it by the scruff of its neck?

Chen Nuo's mind wandered...

Just then, the running lion suddenly "raised its head".

Chen Nuo breathed a sigh of relief when he looked up, because he realized that what was in front of him was not a real lion at all.

Rather, they are people disguised as lions.

Because she was running with her head down and was quite small, she was easily mistaken for someone else under the cover of darkness.

However, this person looks a bit familiar... Chen Nuo took a closer look, and wait...?

Isn't this Tie Zhuyu?

What is this guy doing sneaking out at night, dressed as a lion, and running into a circus?

Just as she was wondering, Tie Zhuyu spotted Chen Nuo blocking her escape route.

Tie Zhuyu's eyes lit up, and he looked at Chen Nuo with an expression that said, "Quickly help me block them, these bastards are bullying me."

Chen Nuo felt that this family was all a bit off, so he decided to pretend he didn't see it.

Tie Zhuyu gritted his teeth, then looked at Miyano Akemi, who was holding Chen Nuo, and his eyes darted around:

"Dad, please save me!"

Although Tie Zhuyu is petite, she doesn't look like a father and daughter with Chen Nuo at all when they stand together. At most, they look like siblings or a couple with strange fetishes.

Therefore, this ambiguous "Dad" coupled with her "cosplaying a lion" behavior has given everyone endless room for imagination.

All eyes were on Chen Nuo.

Of course, some of Akemi Miyano's colleagues looked at her with pity.

Akemi Miyano's eyes narrowed into crescent shapes, her lips twitched unnaturally, and as she pinched the tender flesh on Chen Nuo's arm, she kept muttering to herself:

"Damn it, there's still one left..."

Chapter 29 My Girlfriend and Her Sister's Tragic Love Triangle

Akemi Miyano felt as if countless eyes were staring at her.

The feeling was somewhat unpleasant, especially since she was already faking her identity and deceiving others. Being watched with concern by her colleagues made her feel a sense of guilt.

To make matters worse, her sister's boyfriend's alleged mistress appeared right in front of her—and she was a child at that.

At times like this, her thoughts are in turmoil.

However, given the current situation, she must play her "girlfriend" role well. If she doesn't act naturally, it might affect her plans to gain her colleagues' trust later on.

Honestly, I should have known better than to use him as a shield.

While muttering to herself, Miyano Akemi used her fingernails to vent her dissatisfaction on Chen Nuo's arm through the fabric of his shirt.

While enduring the sensation of being scratched by a kitten on his arm and the smell of alcohol from Miyano Akemi's angry breath, Chen Nuo looked across the street.

In the blink of an eye, "Lion Cub" Tie Zhuyu had already crossed the zebra crossing.

She flew towards him in a lion-like leaping motion, seemingly intending to hang directly on Chen Nuo and solidify their father-daughter relationship.

Chen Nuo raised his leg and blocked her path.

Tie Zhuyu spun around in the air and landed lightly on the ground, then used its furry little paws to hug Chen Nuo's leg.

Her movements were very agile.

It's obvious that he has a deep foundation in swordsmanship.

Chen Nuo bent down, grabbed her by the back of the neck like a kitten, and lifted her into the air.

Tie Zhuyu did not resist, but whispered in his ear, "Help me, or I'll be in big trouble if my mother finds out."

After she sweated, her body smelled milky.

However, before Chen Nuo could speak, the circus staff caught up with him.

"Are you her father?" the middle-aged man in the lead asked tentatively, while the young man behind him with a fishing net and a fork looked at Tie Zhuyu with eagerness.

Chen Nuo smiled and said, "How could that be? She's my neighbor's child, and she's always been very mischievous."

Miyano Akemi, standing to the side, focused her gaze on Tetsuyu, analyzing the truthfulness of Chen Nuo's words.

"What trouble did she get into?" Chen asked curiously.

The circus staff recounted what Tie Zhuyu had done.

Chen Nuo couldn't help but gasp in astonishment. This girl had actually disguised herself as a lion and gone backstage at the circus to observe the lions up close.

As for why he pursued her, it was because after observing her, she imitated the behavior of a lion and frightened a rare parrot so much that it fainted.

That parrot had been trained for a long time and was quite valuable, which is why the circus people went to such lengths to chase after it.

Fortunately, not long after, the circus veterinarian sent word that the parrot was temporarily out of danger. Chen Nuo pressed Tie Zhuyu's head down and made her apologize before the veterinarian let her go.

The matter was resolved smoothly.

Those who had expected to witness a scene of carnage left disappointed.

However, Chen Nuo noticed that there were several guys in the crowd who looked like reporters, carrying cameras and seemingly recording something.

When Chen Nuo shifted his gaze over there.

They have already turned and left.

Many of Akemi Miyano's bank colleagues breathed a sigh of relief for her, indicating that she is very popular among them.

However, the suitor, Mr. Taurus, seemed quite disappointed.

Tie Zhuyu was still wearing the lion costume, and sweat soaked her hair, which clung to her pink face.

"Thank you, za...uh, uh..." Tie Zhuyu stammered for a long time because she had no idea what Chen Nuo's name was.

Chen Nuo deliberately messed up her hair: "Okay, go back now, or your mom will spank you."

"Next time you come to my house, I'll treat you to a good meal."

Tie Zhuyu picked up the backpack from the ground and was about to turn around and leave.

Akemi Miyano grabbed Chen Nuo.

"Don't you think you deserve an explanation?" Miyano Akemi asked in a low voice, her breath reeking of alcohol.

Chen Nuo scratched his head awkwardly.

“I’m a little hungry, let’s eat and talk.” Chen Nuo grabbed Tie Zhuyu by the back of the neck and pulled her back.

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Chen Nuo and Miyano Akemi walked into a barbecue bar side by side, with her other hand holding Tie Zhuyu's hand.

The three of them looked like a family of three.

Chen Nuo originally wanted to go to that ramen shop, but when he got there he found there were no seats available, so he had to go somewhere else.

Pushing open the glass door, the smells of air conditioning, the aroma of roasted meat, the smell of beer, and the body odor of male guests all rushed out at once.

The bar was very lively.

Seemingly to match the circus atmosphere, every staff member was dressed up as an animal.

Waiters with cat-like faces weave among the guests.

A burly man wearing a bull's head mask picked up five cases of beer in one go, attracting the attention of many people.

In the center of the bar was a large bar counter, where a man wearing a horse-face hood skillfully mixed drinks. Besides the hood, he also wore a brown ponytail wig. His waist-length brown hair gave him a somewhat sinister look, attracting the attention of many girls.

But the most eye-catching were the bunny girls in high-slit swimsuits weaving among the customers. When they bent down to order, their little white breasts practically spilled out.

Many diners ordered extra drinks and food in order to get a closer look at the two pairs of white rabbits.

"That won't do. I'm going to tell Shiho." Miyano Akemi's tone was unfriendly, her long eyelashes reflecting a captivating luster under the light.

Chen Nuo quickly snapped out of her daze and turned her gaze to the bartender with long brown hair.

He felt that the bartender looked familiar.

"Welcome." A waitress with cat-patterned makeup on her face came over and led them to seats by the window.