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

When ordering, Chen Nuo specifically asked for a bowl of ramen.

As a result, Tie Zhuyu made a few comments, saying that eating ramen here was a strange thing to do.

Chen Nuo didn't indulge her either, and messed up her newly styled hair again.

Incidentally, Tie Zhuyu had just gone to the restroom to change into a pure black princess dress, her slender legs encased in white stockings, and her feet adorned with patent leather shoes.

Her outfit was just like a princess from a fairy tale, so cute and adorable that it attracted a lot of attention as soon as she appeared.

This also made Chen Nuo feel more accomplished when he bullied him.

Miyano Akemi rested her delicate arm on the table, carefully observing the expressions of Chen Nuo and Tie Zhuyu.

She suddenly realized that she might be overthinking things.

It's unlikely that Chen Nuo would have any relationship with a little girl like that, right?

"Little friend, how did you meet Chen Nuo?" Miyano Akemi asked.

After fixing his hair, Tie Zhuyu was a little unhappy: "I'm not a little kid anymore, I'm an adult."

As he spoke, Tie Zhuyu pulled a student ID card out of the black bag and showed it to her.

Chen Nuo also went over to take a look.

In the photo, Tie Zhuyu is wearing a school uniform suit, pursing his lips and making a serious expression, which looks somewhat unnatural.

But it's cute.

What Chen Nuo least expected was that Tie Zhuyu was the same age as him.

He glanced suspiciously at Tie Zhuyu's height, which barely reached his stomach, his slender legs like a toy, and his flat, even slightly rough, chest...

Chen Nuo: "You didn't change your age, did you?"

"How could that be?" Tie Zhuyu picked up his glass and took a big gulp of juice. "And don't stare at my chest, you bastard."

Akemi Miyano looked at Chen Nuo with gentle eyes.

Chen Nuo quickly picked up his glass and took a sip of water, changing the subject: "Then why are you so...short?"

Chen Nuo thought for a long time, but couldn't think of any words that wouldn't be too hurtful.

Tie Zhuyu looked speechlessly at Miyano Akemi: "How did he manage to win you over? With his sharp tongue?"

Akemi Miyano: "You've misunderstood. He's actually my sister's boyfriend."

"Sister?" Tie Zhuyu was taken aback.

Afraid that she would say something like, "This guy was fencing with my mom," Chen Nuo quickly pressed, "Why is that?"

Tie Zhuyu looked wary: "Why are you in such a hurry? You wouldn't happen to be interested in my body type, would you?"

Akemi Miyano also looked at him with curiosity.

Chen Nuo: "How could that be? Who would be interested in someone like you, a bean sprout?"

"Beans, bean sprouts?!" Tie Zhuyu's eyes widened. "I'm just not grown up yet, I'll grow big later, you've seen my mom's... um..."

Before she could finish speaking, Chen Nuo stuffed a piece of meat into her mouth.

Chen Nuo was afraid that she would say something strange and be misunderstood by Miyano Akemi.

Later, Tie Zhuyu explained that she went to the circus to find material for her paintings of captive animals, which is why she went to observe lions up close.

She also took out a lot of painting tools and several sketches from her bag.

I must say, the drawing is really good.

She said her dream is to become a cartoonist.

Chen Nuo was speechless for a moment.

“You should tell your mom, I think she could just buy you a whole zoo,” Chen Nuo complained.

Tie Zhuyu's eyes dimmed: "My relationship with my mother is not good..."

She only said that one sentence and didn't explain further.

As for the reason why she was so small, she only explained that she was sick when she was a child and it affected her development, without going into details.

However, Chen Nuo always felt that there might be some story hidden here, perhaps related to Tetsuya Chiko's obsession.

After explaining it clearly.

Tie Zhuyu boldly took out an adorable squirrel wallet and slammed it on the table.

She said that to thank Chen Nuo for helping her twice, she would treat him to dinner tonight.

Next comes the time to feast!

Although Tie Zhuyu is small, he has an unusually large appetite and often fights with Chen Nuo for meat.

Akemi Miyano kept grilling meat for them.

After eating for a while, someone patted Chen Nuo on the shoulder from behind.

Chen Nuo turned around and saw the "Cowboy" who could carry several cases of beer in one go.

Tauren: "Congratulations, sir, you've been selected as tonight's lucky audience member. Please come with me to verify your identity and claim your prize."

I don't know if it was because he was wearing a mask, but his voice sounded muffled.

"Win the lottery?"

"Please come with me to verify your identity," the minotaur repeated.

Chen Nuo glanced at Tie Zhuyu and saw that Tie Zhuyu was staring longingly at the roasting meat on the stove. He waved his hand, telling Chen Nuo to go away and not bother her.

Chen Nuo gave a few instructions and then left with the minotaur waiter.

The two walked through the restroom and then a short distance before arriving at a corridor filled with beer crates.

The place is shrouded in smoke.

The tall bartender wearing a horse-face mask stood against the wall, exuding an intimidating aura.

Before Chen Nuo could speak, the horse-headed man spoke first: "Why are you with Miyano Akemi? And what's the deal with that woman from the Tie Group?"

Grass is the sound of gin.

Chen Nuo's eyes widened, thinking to himself, "No wonder he looked familiar earlier; it was Gin."

Without a doubt, that goofy minotaur must be vodka.

I guess there's some mission that requires them to disguise themselves and be here.

Is it murder, a deal, or an explosion?

Neither Gin nor Vodka took off their masks; Vodka went to the corridor to keep watch.

Chen Nuo looked at the brown ponytail decoration behind Gin, wondering if it was a wig or if he had actually dyed his silver hair.

If so, that's incredibly dedicated!

"We just happened to run into each other, so we had a meal together," Chen Nuo explained.

"What about that little girl from the Tie family?" Gin pressed.

Chen Nuo raised an eyebrow, but his expression remained unchanged. He explained, "She has visited my dojo a few times and is very interested in my sword style. It just so happened that we met."

Chen Nuo didn't mention that he knew Tetsu Michiko because he felt that if he did, he might be assigned some inexplicable task.

However, Gin didn't seem to care.

Gin's cold voice came from behind the mask: "Try to get on good terms with her, and it would be best if you could get to know the head of the Tetsu Group, Tetsu Michiko, through her."

"Does the organization have designs on the Tie Group?"

Gin shook his head. The horse's mouth on the mask was long, so shaking it had a strangely comical feel to it, which dispelled much of Gin's oppressive aura: "Not yet, but if you can really gain that lady's trust, then you can."

Chen Nuoxin understood.

This is a strategy of casting a wide net; judging from the looks of it, the organization has probably cultivated quite a few peripheral members like him.

I was hoping Gin could find a way to help him resolve the Tetsuya family's troubles, but it seems that's not going to work out.

Then we can only temporarily agree to Tetsuya Chiko's conditions and stall for time.

When we have enough strength.

What black-clad organization, what Tie Group, let's fight them all together.

Just as I was thinking about it, Gin continued, "How are things going with the Kazama group?"

"It's almost done, but it'll probably take a few more days," Chen Nuo said, making excuses.

"Then let's leave it for now. The organization has just developed a new liquid bomb; I'll send someone to test its effectiveness," Gin said.

Chen Nuo was stunned.

What the heck? I just came up with a plan to stall, and now they're telling me it's canceled? I don't want to be the distillery's workhorse!

"Wasn't this supposed to be my test?" Chen Nuo asked cautiously.

Gin showed no impatience with Chen Nuo: "The organization has already seen your abilities, and since we're short-handed, you passed the assessment ahead of schedule."

Chen Nuo forced a smile, but tears were streaming down her face.

I guess I'm about to be assigned a task?

Sure enough, Gin patted him on the shoulder and said in a serious, old-fashioned manner, "Take a few days off and get back into shape."

By the way, did Shirley tell you about going to Mermaid Island?

Chen Nuo shook his head.

Gin: "She's going to Mermaid Island tomorrow. You can go with her. Consider it a vacation, and also protect her safety."

Before Chen Nuo could ask anything else, Vodka walked over and said, "Big Brother, the target has appeared."

Gin didn't say anything more to Chen Nuo and left with Vodka through the back door.

Gin only asked one question throughout the entire conversation, regarding Akemi Miyano.

This, however, made Chen Nuo somewhat worried.

As he walked through the dimly lit corridor toward his seat, his mind preoccupied with thoughts of Mermaid Island.