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

Xiaolan hesitated for a moment and didn't take the book out of her schoolbag.

Yuanzi, on the other hand, generously showed Chen Nuo the books she had borrowed.

[Barbecue Guide] [Camping Tips] [How to Win a Man's Heart with Delicious Food]...

Chen Nuo was speechless for a moment.

It seems that Miss Suzuki is trying to use this method to quickly win over a handsome but unlucky guy.

Chen Nuo then looked at Xiao Lan and noticed that she was holding a book tightly in her arms. Through the gaps in her fair arms, he could vaguely see that it looked like a book called "How to Become a Detective".

Sonoko took Ran's fair wrist and showed it to Chen Nuo: "How about it? It was my idea. If two people who like each other have the same hobbies, it will greatly increase the probability of them getting married."

"Sonoko, what nonsense are you talking about? I bet you don't like that guy." Ran's face turned slightly red.

At this point, Chen Nuo was certain that Conan must have used Shinichi Kudo's identity to ask Sonoko for help.

Otherwise, Sonoko wouldn't keep emphasizing Ran and Shinichi's relationship in an attempt to dissuade Chen Nuo.

However, Chen Nuo didn't have any particular thoughts on it; he never intended to take Xiao Lan away from him.

He was just a little worried about Xiaolan.

Is it really okay to have Sonoko, who can never seem to hook up with a handsome guy, as our strategist?

Chen Nuo was unaware that Suzuki Sonoko had misunderstood the look of pity he gave Xiao Lan.

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Meanwhile, the children's book and newspaper section.

Ai Haibara was reading a book when Conan dragged her aside: "Hey, is Chen Nuo alright? He doesn't seem like he's crazy about you like you said."

Looking at Chen Nuo standing not far away, Ai Haibara suddenly regretted using this persona to cover for Chen Nuo.

However, the words have already been spoken, and there's no way to change them now.

Unless Chen Nuo's true identity is revealed to Conan, Conan is unlikely to believe it.

"Well, he's a normal person, it's normal for him to have his own social circle, right? Besides, there's the Suzuki family's young lady there too," Ai Haibara casually replied.

Conan hesitated for a moment, as if he wanted to say something.

Finally, he couldn't help but blurt it out: "You...you wouldn't have fallen for your guinea pig and ended up being kept as a fish by him, would you?"

"How is this possible?!"

Hearing this, Ai Haibara felt a little embarrassed. In addition, she felt guilty for drawing too much blood from Conan last night and felt that she should do something.

"Um... I'll figure something out, don't worry."

Ai Haibara patted Conan on the shoulder, then walked towards Chen Nuo with a serious expression.

Her brown leather shoes stomped on the library floor, and with the gait of an empress, she pulled Chen Nuo, who was talking with two beautiful girls, to a secluded corner of the library.

Ai Haibara felt it was necessary to have a formal talk with Chen Nuo, at least in front of Conan, she had to save face for her.

Xiao Lan watched Chen Nuo being pulled away by the little girl and fell into deep thought.

This little girl looks just like Ms. Miyano.

That being said, it seems like we haven't seen Ms. Miyano lately, and Chen Nuo doesn't seem to want to bring it up.

Did they really break up?

Ran looked at Ai Haibara, who was talking to Chen Nuo with a serious expression, and thought to herself that this little girl's temperament was similar to that of Ms. Miyano. Moreover, when she was talking to Chen Nuo, she didn't seem like a child at all.

A thought suddenly flashed through Xiaolan's mind.

Chen Nuo... could he be looking for a replacement?

Xiaolan had heard that some people look for someone similar to their ex-lover after a breakup, and some people even date women who are all the same type as their first love throughout their lives, which is quite common.

But... isn't this too small?

No, this is absolutely a crime!!

Xiaolan felt that as a good friend, she had an obligation to correct Chen Nuo's bad behavior and pull him back from the brink of crime.

Moreover, he had saved his mother's life, so even if it came at a price, he had to be reformed.

Xiaolan made up her mind, and then secretly glanced around.

She noticed that Suzuki Sonoko, seeing that Chen Nuo was no longer bothering her, had relaxed her guard and was looking at the barbecue encyclopedia in the sunlight streaming in through the window, her mouth practically watering.

Xiaolan gently placed the mystery novel she was holding on the bookshelf.

Then she found another "Introduction to Kendo" book nearby, and carrying it, she walked towards Chen Nuo.

She wanted to test whether there was anything wrong with these two people.

Chen Nuo was being interrogated by Ai Haibara and didn't notice the commotion behind him.

Ai Haibara: "Can you please give me a break?"

"What did I do now?" Chen Nuo asked innocently.

Ai Haibara: "Conan said you secretly pinched someone else's breasts."

"How could that be?!" Chen Nuo exclaimed in shock. "That little rascal is talking nonsense! I didn't do anything like that! It was Yuanzi..."

"The young lady of the Suzuki family? What kind of girl do you like?" Ai Haibara raised an eyebrow, recalling the resemblance between Sonoko and herself in terms of facial features. "You wouldn't happen to have feelings for me, would you?"

"Let me finish. It was Yuanzi who made it herself..." Chen Nuo explained.

Ai Haibara hesitated for a moment: "Then why did she show it to you?"

Chen Nuo was speechless, thinking to himself that this was obviously not clear.

Chen Nuo took a deep breath and said seriously, "You're overthinking it. How could I possibly date someone in my current state?"

Putting aside my health issues, the pressure from my organization alone is enough to keep me busy. I really don't have the mood for romance right now.

Ai Haibara looked up and met Chen Nuo's gaze.

Sunlight streamed through the library's glass, casting a beautiful glow on her fine eyelashes and making her slightly chubby face look exceptionally alluring.

Ai Haibara said coldly, "Then why are you looking at me with such a lecherous gaze?"

"I'm looking at you with genuine sincerity, okay?" Chen Nuo complained. "But then again, if I really had to choose one, perhaps only your identity would be suitable, since we're both in a situation where we'd die if our secrets were discovered."

"You've got a beautiful idea."

Ai Haibara raised the tip of her nose and gave a soft snort.

However, she was clearly satisfied with Chen Nuo's reply.

Just then, Chen Nuo felt a fragrant breeze coming from behind him, long black hair brushing against his ear, and soft fabric from his school uniform clinging to his arm.

"Chen Nuo, this complete guide to swordsmanship says that a skilled swordsman can split a large rock in two with his sword. Is that true?"

Chen Nuo turned around and saw that Xiao Lan had come up to him at some point. She was holding a kendo encyclopedia, and her crystal-clear fingertips were pointing at the words in the book. The pleasant scent of shampoo wafting from her hair was also very charming.

However, all of these combined are far less stressful than the unripe bamboo shoots hidden beneath the school uniform during the shower, which brought Chen Nuo even more pressure.

Strange, when did Xiaolan become interested in kendo?

hiss--

At that moment, he felt a sharp pain in his other arm and looked down.

Ai Haibara's face clearly said, "I trusted you just now, you womanizer!"

Because of her height, she couldn't hold onto Chen Nuo's arm, so she simply raised her little leather shoe and kicked Chen Nuo's calf in a fit of rage.

Chen Nuo felt a soft stimulation on one side and a painful stimulation on the other.

I thought to myself, "Something's not right here, is it?"

Didn't we all shrink? Didn't we already make it clear that I'm not Shinichi Kudo?

How can a chaotic scene still occur?!

Chapter 45 Shura Field

Seeing that something was wrong, Conan took out his phone and called Sonoko again, this time as Shinichi Kudo.

He had contacted Yuanzi before, asking for her help, mainly to deal with Chen Nuo.

After all, he and Sonoko had known each other since childhood, and since this request concerned Ran's happiness, Sonoko naturally wouldn't refuse.

The call was answered quickly.

Sonoko: "Hello? Shinichi?"

Conan looked annoyed: "Didn't I tell you to keep an eye on Ran? How come she's hanging out with Chen Nuo again?"

Sonoko was looking at the grilled meat and fantasizing about eating with the handsome guy when she was interrupted, and she was a little unhappy: "Don't talk to me like you're ordering a servant around, you stupid reasoning maniac. I've already thought of a solution for you. Ran has already... eh?"

Yuanzi turned around and looked.

She didn't even notice that her best friend was hugging Chen Nuo's arm, her beautiful figure distorted under her suit and school uniform.

Strange, didn't Xiaolan say that her previous relationship with Chen Nuo was a misunderstanding?

Sonoko Suzuki scratched her head, somewhat confused about the current situation.

"The garden!"

Shinichi's voice came from the other end of the phone again.

"Sorry, I'm coming right now." Sonoko put down her book, then asked curiously, "By the way, how did you know? Are you living around here?"

Conan stammered, "Um... that kid Conan told me."

Sonoko Suzuki: "I understand. Don't worry, my plan is being set up. But don't forget what you promised me. After this case is finished, you have to be available to Ran whenever she calls. You can't leave her behind again because of a case."

Conan: "I understand, you can go now."

After hanging up the phone, Suzuki Sonoko thought for a moment, then picked up the barbecue encyclopedia again and walked towards Chen Nuo.

"Ran, let's have a barbecue party!" Sonoko walked over and patted Ran on the back, then showed Ran the pictures in the book.

Xiao Lan was startled and quickly let go of Chen Nuo's hand.

Ai Haibara has reverted to being a well-behaved but cold child, and no longer kicks Chen Nuo.