Conan: The Heart Thief

Yukiko teased mischievously, "Xiaobei, you and Lin Xiao changed a lot of positions last night, right? Tell me, how many were there?"

Vermouth lowered her head in shame and answered softly: "I don't remember..."

Seeing this, Qianying couldn't help but sigh: "Xiaobei, your cold and arrogant personality, even your master couldn't handle it, but Lin Xiao managed to handle it."

Lin Xiao deliberately changed the subject: "Okay, let's find a restaurant to eat first."

The three girls had no objection and went out together.

The group came to the bustling Marunouchi shopping street and finally chose a buffet restaurant with a stylish and modern interior. The restaurant is spacious, with red tables arranged in an orderly manner, creating a warm and elegant atmosphere.

Lin Xiao sat next to Xiao Bei, and opposite him were Yukiko and Chikage. As soon as the four of them sat down, they saw the middle of the table slowly slide open, and an exquisite menu slowly rose from the bottom. This scene made Lin Xiao amazed: "Wow - restaurants are getting more and more technological these days, and I can actually see such a rare thing!"

Qianying couldn't help but joked: "Hey, don't act so childish, be careful not to let people misunderstand that we are three sisters and a brother out to play."

Yukiko chuckled, "Come to think of it, it does look a bit like that."

Vermouth muttered to the side: "Xiaojun's XP is really weird."

At first, Vermouth thought that Lin Xiao’s other girlfriends were young girls of the same age as him, but she never expected that they were all aunts old enough to be Lin Xiao’s mother.

The four of them called the waiter and ordered their favorite dishes. The menu here is rich and varied, which is dazzling.

While waiting for the food to be served, Vermouth couldn't help but ask, "Why is Sister Lian Qianying with Lin Xiao?" In her impression, the relationship between her master and his wife was very good.

Qianying sighed softly: "This is a long story..."

Qianying then asked, "Let's not talk about me first, Xiaobei, did Lin Xiao find any evidence against you?"

Vermouth shook her hands quickly: "No, no..."

Yukiko understood this clearly: "Xiao Bei simply fell in love with Lin Xiao, Sister Qianying, you don't have to think too complicatedly."

Qianying glanced at Lin Xiao and said, "Xiao Jun, you are really a housewife killer."

Lin Xiao smiled complacently: "Hahaha...it's just average."

Vermouth asked Yukiko again: "What about you? Yukiko, how's your situation?" Although Vermouth looked down on Kudo Yusaku, Kudo Yusaku and Yukiko were a loving couple and were promoted as a model couple in the media.

Yukiko blushed: "Well, well... there are indeed various factors involved... But now, I have completely fallen in love with Lin Xiao..."

Unexpectedly, all three girls liked him so much. A warm feeling surged in Lin Xiao's heart. He didn't care about their past. As long as they were happy at the moment, it was enough.

At this time, the meals they ordered were served one after another. Qianying's plate was piled with bright red tomato pizza, which looked very tempting; Yukiko chose bacon, egg and clam pasta, which was fragrant; Xiaobei had a bowl of elegant soba noodles, which was light and delicious; and Lin Xiao ordered a fresh fish sashimi set meal, which was fresh and delicious.

Although the taste is not as good as that of high-end restaurants, it is rich in variety and all kinds of flavors can be found here.

The lively lunch time passed in a flash, and the four people stood up from their seats and prepared to leave.

Lin Xiao suggested: "Where should we go next? Or should we just go back to the hotel and relax?"

Yukiko said coquettishly: "Lin Xiao, you have a really big appetite."

Qianying directly refused: "I am not interested in participating in your silver party."

Xiao Bei also lowered his head shyly: "I can't do it either... with Yukiko and Chikage..."

Lin Xiao tried to persuade them, "Don't say that... You three know each other, playing together can deepen your relationship..."

"No way!" the three girls retorted in unison, with a hint of coquettishness in their tone.

On the street, the four of them stood out. Their combination was like three older sisters who had found a gigolo and were going to eat him alive. A Japanese male friend passing by saw this and initially looked at Lin Xiao with envy, but after thinking about it carefully, he turned to sympathize with him. If they were in Lin Xiao's situation, they would have been exhausted and skinny. After all, the three girls were in their prime, like wolves and tigers, and one was enough to make people unable to resist, let alone three?

Lin Xiao’s plan to return to the hotel to hold a silver party was “snapped”, and the three girls decided to go on an outing. For this purpose, they went to a clothing store and changed into sportswear.

Yukiko was wearing a bright yellow sportswear, full of energy; Chikage was wearing a purple sportswear, looking noble and mysterious; Vermouth was wearing a bright red sportswear, as passionate as fire. The three of them were wearing brightly colored sportswear, like three beautiful landscapes.

Afterwards, Lin Xiao took the three girls on a bus and arrived at the foot of the scenic Gozen Mountain.

Lin Xiao looked at them and couldn't help but joked: "Let's go on a picnic, or go on a picnic to the mountains. You three are really aunts."

After hearing this, Yukiko retorted unhappily: "Yes! I am the mother of your classmate Kudo Shinichi, so I am really your aunt."

Qianying was not to be outdone and sarcastically said, "Haha, my Kaito is the same age as you. You are right, we are indeed both aunts."

Vermouth had the support of her two sisters and responded confidently: "Including me, the three of us are indeed your elders. If you hate the aunts, you can leave on your own."

After hearing this, Lin Xiao raised a playful smile: "I'm afraid that once you leave, you three beautiful aunts will be targeted by bad guys and then sold to brothels to entertain customers." There was a hint of ridicule and warning in his words.

Yukiko rolled her eyes when she heard this: "Japan's security isn't that bad. Don't lie. Where do all these bad guys come from?"

Qianying also echoed: "The most dangerous villain is you, Lin Xiao. You are the only villain who can defeat us!"

Vermouth said coquettishly: "Xiaojun, there's still a long time in the evening, there's no need to rush. Was it because I didn't satisfy you last night?" There was a bit of coquettishness and teasing in her words.

Lin Xiao shrugged and said helplessly: "Okay, I'll listen to you. After all, you are all my women!"

So, while bickering, the group headed towards Mt. Gozen outside Tokyo. Mt. Gozen towered majestically, nearly 1,500 meters high. If it weren't for the three women, Lin Xiao probably wouldn't have chosen to come to such a place.

Everyone didn't come here just to climb the mountain, but to find a quiet environment to chat. Chatting while climbing the mountain is indeed a good way to kill time. Before we knew it, it was already getting dark, and the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the mountains, covering Mt. Gozen with a layer of golden coat.

Yukiko sighed, "Oh, time flies by so fast, it's already so late!"

Qianying also agreed: "Yeah... It doesn't feel like we climbed very high."

Vermouth smiled and said, "It's mainly because we keep talking that time passes very quickly."

Lin Xiao looked around and suggested, "Let's find a hotel to stay in and go down the mountain tomorrow."

So the four of them found a small hotel in Gozenyama and stayed there.

Chapter 463: Killing Matt Nobles

On that remote and quiet hillside, there stood silently a rather large but slightly old hotel. Whenever the sun set and the last rays of light in the sky were slowly swallowed up by the outline of the mountain, deep and mysterious shadows would be cast on the side of the hotel, as if nature had deliberately covered it with a strange veil.

The traces of time on this building are clearly visible, and the mottled walls seem to have been ruthlessly gnawed by time, as if they would turn into dust and blow away with the wind at the slightest touch. The cold wind blows freely through the cracks in the walls, bringing a biting chill, which contrasts with the surrounding overgrown weeds, making it really difficult to find a more suitable use for this place except as a horror movie location.

However, this seemingly abandoned hotel is the only place to stay nearby. Looking at the distinctive building in front of him, Lin Xiao asked the owner, "The environment here is so unique, why don't you renovate it?" Upon hearing this, the owner smiled meaningfully and explained, "This is the charm of our hotel. Many tourists who seek excitement and adventure are often attracted by this unique charm after seeing its unprepossessing appearance for the first time, and decide to stay."

The name of this hotel is "Tiger Shadow Hotel". Yukiko looked up at the sign hanging on the third floor and shouted exaggeratedly: "Wow - this hotel is as shabby as a monster crawling out of the ruins!" Chikage patted her shoulder gently and reminded her: "You are too direct, the owner is listening next to you." Vermouth giggled and teased: "This house looks like a corner forgotten by time, and there is no sign of maintenance on the outer wall. If a famous detective lives here by chance, he might really encounter a thrilling closed room murder case!"

Qianying interrupted her quickly: "Xiaobei, don't joke like that. That kind of plot only exists in comics, how could it happen in reality?" Yukiko squinted her eyes and looked at Lin Xiao, saying meaningfully: "But then again, if Lin Xiao was here, something unexpected might really happen. After all, we have encountered many bizarre events during the time we have been with him."

As an experienced actress, Vermouth naturally understood the meaning of Yukiko's words. She smiled and said, "You are right. However, thrillers and romantic comedies are two completely different categories. So... it should be okay, right?" As she spoke, she did not forget to wink mischievously.

At this moment, the shop owner's mother, an elderly woman in a kimono, slowly walked out. Her back was severely hunched, almost bent at a 90-degree angle, making her look unusually short. Her earthy yellow face was covered with traces of time and deep wrinkles, which made people feel awe and chill at first glance.

"How many rooms do the guests plan to book? Although one room is enough based on the number of people, I still want to confirm." The old woman's voice was gentle and a little vicissitudes of life. She stood at the door and looked at everyone with an almost scrutinizing gaze.

"Well, one room is enough." Lin Xiao answered with a smile, his eyes firm and confident. At the same time, he looked at the three women who were traveling with him.

The three girls lowered their heads shyly, as if they were fully prepared for the coming night.

"Young man, you have really good physical fitness." The shop owner cast an admiring look at him. It is really enviable to have such a good thing.

However, while they were talking, two male guests and a female guest suddenly appeared outside the entrance.

Among them, a young man wearing a knitted hat looked into the house and asked cautiously: "Excuse me, is this hotel still open? We want to stay here for one night..."

"Do you want to book a room too? How many do you want?" the old woman asked expressionlessly.

"One room is enough." The young woman behind the young man answered impatiently, with a hint of dissatisfaction and pickiness in her tone, "If I hadn't gotten lost, I wouldn't have stayed in a place like this even if you begged me!"

"Really? It's all because Fengya got lost!" The other man apologized quickly, "I'm sorry, Miss..."

The sky was covered with dark clouds, which seemed to indicate that the weather in the future would be unpredictable, and also made people feel a sense of inexplicable worry.

"What are you thinking about?" Yukiko noticed Lin Xiao's silence and asked curiously.

"Nothing." Lin Xiao answered simply, but his eyes revealed a deep thought.

"Those people should be just ordinary guests, just like us...no real incident will happen." Yukiko said with concern.

"But at least the young man in the hat should know the old woman. He doesn't look like he just happened to come here to stay the night..." Lin Xiao touched his chin and said thoughtfully.

"It's possible," Yukiko's eyes lit up slightly, "Looking at them, it seems like a young lady is with two gigolos. It's normal for them to feel embarrassed to go home after being gigolos... I guess that's how men are, right?"

"Please, how do you know that he is a gigolo?" Lin Xiao smiled helplessly.

At this time, three guests also sat down in the hall of the wooden house, sitting together at the dining table, enjoying snacks and tea. After hearing their conversation, Lin Xiao looked at the two men in surprise. They really had the temperament of aristocrats... Yukiko really guessed it right.

"Yes," the young man in the knitted hat said with a wry smile, "I am the store's second signature Xiangyuan Fuga, and this one is the top signature Andarai."

The elegant Andalai took a sip of tea and said calmly, "Our sponsor is that young lady..."

"You two should thank me very much." The woman with a ladylike personality said proudly.

Then, she excitedly asked Lin Xiao, "How about it? Are you interested in being a gigolo? With your looks, you can definitely surpass the top nightclub star of the Andala people..."

"Thank you, I'll let it go..." Lin Xiao smiled and refused. He looked at the women around him, his eyes full of tenderness.

"Oh... So you've been kept by someone. What a pity." The woman said with regret.

Then, she turned to admire the goldfish tank next to her, "Come and see, the goldfish here are super cute!"

"That one is a jade mackerel." The pretty boy Fengya explained, "It's the goldfish with a body like a ryukin and a tail fin like a mackerel. This is the only one among the 12, and it's a very rare species."

"Wow! Fengya, you know so much!" the eldest lady praised sincerely.

"Because I used to raise goldfish..." Fengya said with some nostalgia.

"Really?" The elegant man Andarai smiled at the fish tank and said, "I don't know much about goldfish, but I know a lot about stones. The transparent one on the right is quartz, the one with spots in the middle is mica, and the one on the left with a black luster in front is the obsidian that was often used in the Jomon period, right?"

At this moment, the old woman suddenly appeared in front of everyone, as silent as a ghost. She said calmly: "Tonight's dinner is curry. If there are guests who can't eat spicy food or who particularly like spicy food, please let me know."

Everyone said they could eat spicy food, so the old woman decided to cook a pot of spicy curry. Soon, an enticing aroma gradually wafted out from the crack of the kitchen door.

Chapter 464 Disturbing dreams

In the restaurant downstairs, the owner brought out the freshly cooked curry rice with a big smile on his face, and the aroma filled the air. In a corner of the restaurant, several young people were chatting and laughing around a decoration the size of a goldfish bowl. One of them, a girl who was nicknamed "Miss" by everyone, was amused and giggled from time to time. Her laughter was crisp and pleasant, adding a bit of liveliness to this warm scene.

"Look," Yukiko said in a teasing tone, hugging her arms as Lin Xiao sat down next to her. "What a powerful young lady she is. She knows how to pretend to know nothing, and flatter men with her admiring eyes, and then play with them as she pleases..."

Lin Xiao followed Yukiko's gaze and glanced at the young men, a faint smile on his face: "I think the reason why she was treated like this is purely because she is rich. Isn't the job of a gigolo to serve women? It is reasonable for him to be around this young lady."

"Really?" Yukiko tilted her head slightly to look at Lin Xiao, a hint of amusement flashing in her eyes, "You seem to know a lot about this..."

Lin Xiao shrugged: "Just a little bit. By the way...has Yukiko ever found a gigolo before?"

Yukiko heard this and showed disdain on her face: "Who would go to find those ignorant brats?"

After having a delicious curry dinner, time has passed quietly. The curry cooked by the old lady is unexpectedly delicious.

Lin Xiao and the three ladies followed the mother-in-law to the room. The curry cooked by the mother-in-law made Lin Xiao praise: "Mother-in-law, the curry you cooked is so delicious..."