Conan: The Heart Thief

"They are all near the game center and the pinball shop. You... don't have to go there."

The conversation between Lin Xiao and Miyamoto Yumi had already made the children beside them impatient.

The world of adults is so complicated! They wait so long for a sentence and stare at each other all the time!

Looking at Yuantai who was eating and drinking, Guangyan finally couldn't help asking: "Yuantai, why are you eating all the time?"

"Hmm? Is there anything wrong with that?" Yuan Tai chewed the bread and took a sip of water. "Using your brain consumes a lot of energy!"

As soon as he said this, the children around him looked at him speechlessly. Ayumi frowned and said, "Yuanta, why don't you just say you're hungry?" Yuanta smiled innocently.

Mitsuhiko pretended to sigh deeply and turned to the other children, "I don't know what's going on with Amemiya-san now! It would be great if we could get more clues about where she might be!"

"Yeah!" Ayumi also said sadly. Then, she looked at Mitsuhiko and said, "Mitsuhiko, think about it again. You and Amamiya are the most familiar with each other!"

Mitsuhiko also racked his brains to recall what happened, even though he was only forced to see Amamiya Shoko occasionally under the care of his sister. Meanwhile, Genta continued to eat and drink as if no one was around, completely ignoring the looks of others until he finished the bread and drank half a bottle of water in one breath.

At this time, the cashier in the store saw this scene and couldn't help muttering: "The little girl before was the same. She drank the whole glass of juice in one breath at the door!"

Hearing this, Conan finally had an idea! He remembered what the cashier mentioned before that Shoko Amamiya bought: a knife, juice, milk... and stayed in the kitchenware area for a while. At this time, Yumi Miyamoto was also muttering: "I don't know if this mask is good or not. I have to wear one more when I go to the drugstore warehouse later, otherwise I will keep sneezing!"

At the same time, Lin Xiao also noticed Guangyan's strangeness. Guangyan clapped his hands and said, "Oh, right! I remembered something about Sister Amamiya. Like classmate Huiyuan, she likes small animals very much!"

Lin Xiao quickly put the information together! The next second, his eyes fell on the trash can at the entrance of the convenience store: "Conan!"

Conan was shocked when he heard his name being called. He immediately looked at Lin Xiao and said with a flattering smile: "Brother Lin...what's the matter?"

"Go look through that trash can and find what Xiangzi threw away!" Lin Xiao ordered.

Conan knew Lin Xiao had thought of this as well. He felt a little sorry that he hadn't been able to get there first, but he didn't dare to disobey. He could only respond sullenly, "Yeah!" and then walked towards the trash can. The other children who didn't understand the situation looked at Conan and Lin Xiao curiously.

Miyamoto Yumi was the first to ask, "Lin Xiao, why did you ask Conan to look through the trash can? Is Xiangzi the little girl you mentioned? What did she throw in there?"

As soon as Yumi Miyamoto finished speaking, Conan had already found something in the trash can - a juice bottle with only the upper half! Everyone looked at the bottle in Conan's hand in confusion.

What was even more puzzling was why Amamiya Shoko threw away a half-empty juice bottle? Where was the other half? Other children had the same question.

Lin Xiao just glanced at Conan and the bottle in his hand, and said nothing more. He chuckled: "Okay, Yumi, now we don't need to act separately, it seems we need to act together!"

As soon as these words came out, Yumi Miyamoto and Xiao Ai became nervous! Although they didn't know why Lin Xiao said that, it didn't prevent them from reacting accordingly in their hearts. Yumi Miyamoto was overjoyed, while Xiao Ai was confused.

Miyamoto Yumi's eyes were fixed on Lin Xiao, and she shouted, "Lin Xiao, what did you say?" The voice was so loud that Lin Xiao was startled.

He immediately looked at the beautiful traffic policewoman with a smile on his face and jokingly said, "Why are you so excited? You almost scared my heart out!"

"Sorry!" Yumi Miyamoto apologized quickly, a trace of panic flashed across her face, and she quickly adjusted her expression.

Then, Yumi Miyamoto pretended to be calm and asked, "Lin Xiao, why do you say that? Could it be that... you already know the whereabouts of that little girl?"

After asking this question, Yumi Miyamoto seemed to be driven by a mysterious force, and her IQ seemed to be boosted by adrenaline at this moment, and it soared straight up. She then asked very perceptively: "Could it be that the little girl is in one of the three places I am about to go to?"

If not, Lin Xiao would not have suggested to act together. After all, if Lin Xiao really knew where the little girl was hiding, he should have canceled the search for her and let himself go back to continue the patrol mission. But now he said to act together, which obviously meant that he could patrol and search for the little girl at the same time. Isn't this because Lin Xiao speculated that the little girl was hiding in one of the three places he was about to go?

At this moment, Yumi Miyamoto looked at the appreciative smile on Lin Xiao's face after she asked the question, and her heart was indescribably excited.

Chapter 444: Be a Cat, Be a Dog, Not a Lover

Then, everyone got in their cars and prepared to set off. Before leaving, Lin Xiao went to a convenience store and asked the cashier for some hot water. Then, in the puzzled eyes of everyone, he walked into the drugstore and bought a stick of milk powder for babies. What was even more puzzling was that he poured the milk powder into the hot water, stirred it carefully, and glanced at Conan meaningfully.

Conan saw through Lin Xiao's intention at a glance, and almost instinctively came forward, unzipped his coat in a flattering manner, and said, "Brother Lin, let me put it here!" After saying that, he seemed to think that this was a bit inappropriate, and in the surprised eyes of the people around him, he took the initiative to smooth things over for Lin Xiao, "I happen to be a little cold!"

Lin Xiao was quite satisfied with Conan's tact and handed him the prepared milk powder. Conan immediately and carefully put the bottle into his coat to keep it warm.

Afterwards, Lin Xiao called out, and everyone got back in the car and set off. In the car where Conan was, Mitsuhiko and Genta were full of curiosity about Conan's behavior and asked him questions. On Lin Xiao's side, Ai, Ayumi, and Yumi were also full of doubts, but Lin Xiao did not directly answer their questions.

He gently touched Xiao Ai's head and asked softly, "Xiao Ai, you have always wanted to raise some small animals, right?" Xiao Ai looked up at Lin Xiao in surprise, not understanding why he suddenly mentioned this. She had never told Lin Xiao about this wish. So she couldn't help but ask, "How did you know?"

"Of course it's because I saw you feeding stray animals several times!" Lin Xiao said with a smile. Xiao Ai then realized that the good deeds she thought she was doing secretly had actually been seen by Lin Xiao. Lin Xiao's smiling tone made Xiao Ai feel a little embarrassed, as if an eighteen-year-old adult woman was secretly playing with a doll but was accidentally discovered. Although raising animals is not as childish as playing with dolls, it is indeed not in line with her temperament. Xiao Ai has always thought of herself as a cold and intelligent scientist, but in front of Lin Xiao, she did not lie, but nodded gently: "Well, they are cute."

Xiao Ai honestly expressed her love for animals, but did not tell the reason why she did not have an animal. Lin Xiao could guess that it was because Xiao Ai did not want to cause trouble for her sisters Yukiko and Akemi.

However, just when Xiao Ai felt a little regretful, Lin Xiao spoke up: "Then when this matter is over, I will talk to Yukiko and ask her to allow you to keep small animals."

Ai shook her head: "No, I've already caused enough trouble for Sister Yukiko."

In fact, Ai was secretly researching the antidote for APTX4869 at home and really didn't want to cause any more trouble for Yukiko.

"how come?"

"actually, I……"

Xiao Ai wanted to confess, but she couldn't confess to anyone.

"Xiao Ai, I know what you are doing. I support you. And you can give me your research results, and I will find someone to help you test the medicine."

"Uh……"

Xiao Ai looked at Conan beside her with sympathy. Could it be that Lin Xiao wanted to find Conan to test the medicine?

When Yumi Miyamoto drove the car to the abandoned warehouse according to Lin Xiao's instructions.

Everyone got off the car, stood in front of the warehouse, and looked inside. Yumi Miyamoto looked at the dusty inside with fear, and couldn't help asking: "Lin Xiao, is the little girl you mentioned really here? It feels even dirtier here than the last time I came here, and there's more and more dust." As she said that, she quickly took out the mask she had bought from her pocket and put it on. However, before she could put it on, the next second, her nose tip itched and she sneezed violently. After sneezing, Yumi Miyamoto's complexion became bad, and she quickly put on the mask, sighing: "This is bad! I hope the mask works!"

Seeing Miyamoto Yumi's listless appearance, Xiao Ai asked with concern: "Sister Yumi, is your nose sensitive to dust?"

"Well...it's okay actually. Maybe it's just that the dust here is really serious. I usually have no problems in other places." Yumi Miyamoto answered with a little discomfort.

Xiao Ai raised her lips slightly when she heard this, and reminded him implicitly: "Really? Then you have to be more careful. It's better not to go to some places if you can." Her eyes revealed an unspoken meaning, as if hinting at something unspoken. However, Yumi Miyamoto, who was in an uncomfortable state, did not notice this detail and just thought that Xiao Ai was concerned about her.

"I understand. Thank you, Ai, for the reminder!" Yumi Miyamoto looked at Ai with a smile and expressed her gratitude sincerely.

Xiao Ai looked at Miyamoto Yumi's smile, her eyes flickering. Was this woman... provoking her warning? Or was she pretending not to understand and calling herself "sister" to show her feelings for Lin Xiao? Xiao Ai's anger was burning in her heart, but because Lin Xiao was present, she could only suppress her anger and did not flare up.

At this moment, Lin Xiao interrupted their conversation and said, "By the way, Yumi, I have something to ask you."

"What's the matter?" Yumi Miyamoto immediately looked at Lin Xiao with a smile on her face and agreed readily.

"Dogs and cats, which animal do you like?" Lin Xiao asked.

Yumi Miyamoto thought about it carefully and nodded: "I prefer dogs! I'm allergic to cats."

Xiao Ai silently retorted in her heart: I prefer cats! Suddenly, Yumi Miyamoto sneezed again. It was obvious that the mask did not completely block the invasion of dust.

Seeing this, Lin Xiao smiled even more deeply and said quickly, "Wait, Yumei, don't go in. Stand at the door and wait for me. I'll take the things out for you."

"Things?" Yumi Miyamoto tilted her head in confusion, but instead of sneezing all the time, she finally decided to follow Lin Xiao's advice and wait for him outside the warehouse.

After taking only two steps, Lin Xiao suddenly squatted in front of a cardboard box.

Xiao Ai asked in confusion: "Brother, what are you doing?"

Lin Xiao did not answer, but asked with a smile: "Xiao Ai, what is your favorite animal?"

"Cats!" Xiao Ai answered without hesitation. She really liked cats more - elegant and lazy, not as silly as dogs.

When Lin Xiao heard this expected answer, he immediately reached out and opened the box in front of him, saying, "Dangdangdangdang!"

Xiao Ai curiously poked her head into the box, and at the same time, the other kids also subconsciously looked over. Then, a series of uniform exclamations were heard.

"Wow! Kitty!"

"What a cute little kitten!"

“They are so small!”

The three little ghosts talked in low voices, obviously not wanting to disturb the little guys.

Chapter 445 Lin Xiao is crazy

I saw Xiao Ai staring at the slightly weak kitten in the box, and her ice-blue eyes were slowly showing joy and excitement.

Then, Lin Xiao saw Xiao Ai holding a kitten! On the other side, Ayumi reached out to touch another kitten. The kitten was so cute that it turned over soon and let Ayumi touch its belly...

Lin Xiao saw Xiao Ai and Ayumi immersed in the fun of petting cats, and finally interrupted them: "Okay, let's take these little guys out first, Yumi is still waiting outside!"

As soon as Lin Xiao finished speaking, although Xiao Ai and Ayumi were reluctant to leave, the cat was there and they could get close to it at any time, so they obediently put the cat down and took their hands back. Seeing this, Lin Xiao bent down, picked up the box, and walked outside. The group of little kids behind him immediately followed.

As soon as they left the warehouse, Miyamoto Yumi saw Lin Xiao and hurried over to him. She stared at the box in his hand curiously and asked, "Lin Xiao, what are you holding in your hand?"

However, before Yumi Miyamoto could get too close, Lin Xiao immediately stopped her and shouted, "Wait! Yumi! You can't get close to this box!"

"Huh? Why can't I get close to this box?" Yumi Miyamoto couldn't help but ask.

The more she was stopped, the more curious Miyamoto Yumi became, and she couldn't help but want to get closer to see what was going on. Seeing this, Lin Xiao simply said, "There are two kittens in here!"

As he was talking, Lin Xiao saw Ayumi playing with the cat again, and Xiao Ai also subconsciously started playing with the cat. He turned to Miyamoto Yumi and explained, "Yumi, the reason why I didn't let you get close to this box is because I guessed that you are allergic to cat hair. It's just that you haven't been in contact with cats, so you haven't discovered it."

"Eh?"

Miyamoto Yumi was surprised when she heard this. She pointed at herself and asked, "I'm allergic to cat hair?"

"Yes! Because you, Yumi, only like dogs and not cats, so you didn't discover this allergen." Lin Xiao explained with a smile.

Yumi Miyamoto suddenly realized what was going on. No wonder she didn't have any reaction to dust in other places, but couldn't stand it in this warehouse. It turned out that she didn't sneeze because of dust, but because of cat hair! "Lin Xiao, thank you!" Yumi Miyamoto thanked Lin Xiao sincerely.

Although her allergic symptoms were not very serious, just sneezing, who knows what the consequences of long-term contact will be? You know, some allergic constitutions are serious and can be life-threatening! Miyamoto Yumi blushed and thanked Lin Xiao: "Thank you for saving my life!"

"Haha! That's too exaggerated!" Lin Xiao waved his hands quickly.

Then, Lin Xiao and Miyamoto Yumi stood aside and chatted, looking at the group of little ghosts surrounding the box. At this time, Xiao Ai was deeply attracted by the cat and even forgot to target Miyamoto Yumi who was talking to Lin Xiao. It seems that the old saying is right! Cats are really the root of all evil! Petting cats will make people lose their fighting spirit!

Miyamoto Yumi, who had been chatting with Lin Xiao for a while, suddenly looked at the little ghosts and remembered the real purpose of their coming here. She couldn't help but ask: "Lin Xiao, what is the relationship between this cat and the missing little girl you mentioned?"

After hearing this question, the little kids who were originally immersed in the fun of petting cats finally woke up and looked at Lin Xiao one by one.

Lin Xiao explained to everyone: "I think the two kittens in here should be taken care of by Xiangzi. Because she couldn't buy a paper cup, she used a juice bottle cut in half instead of a small bowl. The milk inside was all bought by her at the convenience store at the corner of the street this morning."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone suddenly understood.

"So that's how it is!" Mitsuhiko exclaimed, "So, Amamiya-san didn't go to Kyushu with her parents because she wanted to take care of these kittens? But why didn't she bring them all home?"

"Maybe her parents don't want her to have a cat!" Xiao Ai said. Although she didn't quite understand why someone wouldn't like a cat, she hadn't had one before for many reasons either! So she could understand Xiangzi's situation.

Hearing this, Ayumi and the others nodded. Ayumi blinked her big, sparkling eyes and asked eagerly, "So, Amami-san is looking for us in the Junior Detective Team because of these cats?"

"That should be the case! She might want us to help find someone to adopt these cats!" Mitsuhiko agreed.

Yuan Tai at the side also interrupted: "Yes, we found out that Sister Amamiya has been acting strange these days and has not been sleeping well. It's because she is worried that no one will adopt these cats!"

"That's not entirely true!" A voice suddenly interrupted the discussion of the little ghosts.

Then, several little ghosts raised their heads and looked at Lin Xiao. Ayumi tilted her head and asked in confusion: "Big brother, what are you talking about?"

"I said, Xiangzi is not sleep-deprived because of taking care of these two cats. There are other reasons for her lack of sleep." Lin Xiao explained with a smile, and at the same time walked over and squatted next to the box.