Ke Xue: Xiaolan delivers goods to your door at the beginning

Tokiwa Group owns the Twin Towers. Although not as large as the Suzuki Group, it is still a super conglomerate in Japan.

It's surprising that Kogoro Mouri had such a wealthy female junior by his side when he was young.

Speaking of which, Kogoro Mouri had a really good luck with women when he was young. I don't know how he ended up in this mess.

……

"Oh, what's this? A game console?"

Guided by an engineer named Hara Yoshiaki, several real children gathered around two things that looked like gaming pods.

Out of curiosity, the three wanted to reach out and touch it, but they hesitated because of Lin Xiaofeng's presence.

The three of them obediently looked at Hara Yoshiaki.

"Oh, this is just a supercomputer. The main thing is the software installed inside that can predict what people will look like ten years from now. It's a really great invention... Want to try it?"

Hara Yoshiaki was probably in his thirties, a little chubby, and wore glasses.

His smiling face looks very kind, giving off a vibe of a younger version of Professor Agasa.

"What it will be like ten years from now..."

As soon as Yoshiaki Ihara pulled out the phone, he immediately piqued the interest of everyone present.

The first pairing I tried was Professor Agasa and the little girl Ayumi.

While half-reclining in the chair, the helmet-like device automatically lowered and scanned the screen. The computer then started operating and finally produced two photos.

The photo of Professor Agasa is exactly the same as his current appearance.

The photos of little girl Ayumi are quite different.

The high school girl had soft, short hair and a smile that accentuated her cuteness—she was definitely a school beauty.

After wiping their drool, Mitsuhiko and Genta excitedly became the second wave of test subjects.

Compared to Ayumi, these two guys look rather ordinary ten years later...

Seeing Suzuki Sonoko, who was curiously watching the drama unfold, laughing loudly without any mercy, Mitsuhiko and Genta jumped up in anger.

Ran Mouri comforted the two, saying that Sonoko Suzuki was just joking. Touched, Mitsuhiko and Genta immediately launched a counterattack against Sonoko.

Provocatively, Sonoko Suzuki dragged Ran Mouri along, making them the third wave of test subjects.

Finally... somewhat unexpectedly, Sonoko Suzuki's photo showed a different hairstyle; although she still wore a headband, she now had bangs.

Lin Xiaofeng's first reaction was that he looked a lot like someone, or even more than just a little, but exactly the same.

Are Sonoko Suzuki and Shiho Miyano related by blood?

A big question arose in Lin Xiaofeng's mind.

Genta and Mitsuhiko immediately wanted to mock Sonoko Suzuki, but they were instead amazed by Sonoko's other side of her.

"Is this really Sonoko-neechan? She's so beautiful!" Genta exclaimed, his mouth agape.

"Why would a change of hairstyle make such a big difference!" Mitsuhiko couldn't understand it, and even felt that Sonoko Suzuki was exactly his type.

"Hahahaha..." Seeing the amazed expressions on Genta and Mitsuhiko's faces, Sonoko Suzuki laughed heartily.

At the same time, Ran Mouri's future photos were also released, with her hair styled in an updo, looking like a beautiful noblewoman.

Conan stared at Ran Mouri's future photo with all four eyes, drooling: "Hehehe... This is my future wife, so beautiful, so gentle, I'm so happy!"

Just then, 057, Kogoro Mouri appeared behind everyone.

"What? You're all here."

Everyone turned around and found that Kogoro Mouri had also arrived, and they were all curious about his purpose in coming.

"President Chang Panyi just happens to be my junior from university, and she invited me to come and visit," Mao Liuli explained.

"What are you all doing?" Kogoro Mouri then asked.

Then, Kogoro Mouri was pushed around by the crowd to take pictures again. The result was... just like Professor Agasa's, the photos turned out almost unchanged.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at the machine and squinted.

According to Hara Yoshiaki, the so-called prediction of what someone will look like ten years from now is nothing more than a forecast. Frankly, it's just embellishment based on some data, similar to big data statistics on horoscopes, birth charts, blood types, etc. It might have some scientific basis, but to say it's 100% accurate is pure nonsense.

Ran Mouri walked up to Lin Xiaofeng and patted him on the shoulder: "Xiaofeng, this program is quite interesting, why don't you give it a try?"

"Okay, I'll try."

If this machine could truly determine what a person will look like ten years from now with 100% accuracy—no, not even 100%. Just 70-80% resemblance would be enough to pique the curiosity of 99% of people.

Lin Xiaofeng stepped into the machine, and the photos that were taken showed almost no change, except that his temperament had changed, making him look like an immortal.

"Just like me, nothing's changed." After seeing Lin Xiaofeng's photo, Kogoro Mouri looked at the machine with disdain. "This machine is completely useless. Is it broken?"

Kogoro Mouri grumbled, and the others agreed that the machine was just for entertainment and shouldn't be taken seriously.

While everyone else was looking at the other products, Conan went inside the machine alone and took a picture of himself.

The person in the photo is still Conan, unchanged.

Conan's mood instantly plummeted. The other three members of the Detective Boys had all become teenagers, so why was he the only one still a child? Even if he couldn't turn back into Shinichi Kudo, being able to grow up into the teenage Conan Edogawa would be a consolation.

"Am I destined to be a child forever?"

Conan was extremely depressed. If he couldn't become an adult, then the married woman Ran in the photo would definitely belong to Lin Xiaofeng. Not only would Ran belong to Lin Xiaofeng, but Sonoko, who had changed her hairstyle and become more beautiful, also belonged to him. And he would forever remain a child, even undeveloped, unable to get an erection, utterly useless.

168. Holding a large party

When Tokiwa Mio learned that her senior, Mouri Kogoro, had arrived, she immediately asked her secretary to bring him over for a meeting.

The others followed Kogoro Mouri to a spacious lounge.

Lin Xiaofeng sized up Tokiwa Mio; she was quite beautiful. Bright eyes, white teeth, and a graceful figure—a stunning beauty with an elegant demeanor.

After exchanging pleasantries with Lin Xiaofeng, Tokiwa Mio introduced a few other people to Mouri Kogoro.

A 55-year-old balding, drunk man named Oki Iwamatsu, a career legislator, was the one who facilitated the construction of the Twin Towers by forcibly changing municipal laws.

A 60-year-old man who paints and is an artist, and also Tokiwa Mio's teacher, is named Kisaragi Minezu.

The architect in his forties, who was in charge of designing the twin towers, was named Hidehiko Kazama.

After introducing themselves, everyone turned their attention to the panoramic glass window on one side of the banquet hall, which overlooked Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain.

"You can see it so clearly!"

"So beautiful!"

"Wow, it's huge!"

The three little ones, at a loss for words, sincerely exclaimed in admiration, and even Kogoro Mouri couldn't help but praise it as a "spectacular view."

Besides the view of Mount Fuji from Building A, the lower Building B is the Tokiwa Hotel.

At that moment, Representative Oki walked over and asked Mio Tokiwa for the right to stay in Building B of the hotel. Mio Tokiwa wanted to refuse on the grounds that it had not yet opened, but Oki suddenly tilted his head and became arrogant.

Does that mean it's not allowed?

Tokiwa Mio immediately bowed her head and said, "I understand. I will prepare a suite on the 67th floor for you."

"Oh, by the way, if it's alright, I'd also like to have dinner with you..."

Representative Oki leered at Tokiwa Mio's chest, the subtext of which was obvious to anyone with eyes to see.

Just as Tokiwa Mio was in a dilemma, Kisaragi Mine announced that she was going back first, her tone seemingly somewhat dissatisfied.

"That painter seems a bit dissatisfied?" Xiaolan asked, somewhat puzzled.

Designer Kazama glanced at Ran and explained, "Because Ms. Mio is buying up Kisaragi-sensei's paintings everywhere and then reselling them at high prices, she's a bit... well..."

This explanation left everyone somewhat puzzled. Tokiwa Mio's actions inflated the market value of Kisaragi Minori's paintings, which should have been beneficial to Kisaragi herself. Would she be angry?

After arranging a room for Representative Oki, Mio Tokiwa then arranged a room for Sonoko Suzuki.

"Ms. Suzuki, I have arranged a suite on the top floor for you."

"Thank you, President Tokiwa."

Sonoko Suzuki invited Xiaofeng Lin and Ran Mouri here so they could enjoy the ultra-luxury hotel at the Twin Towers in advance.

Upon hearing this, the three little ones, with their keen ears, looked enviously at Sonoko Suzuki.

Ayumi: "Sonoko-neechan, can we go?"

Mitsuhiko: "Is it alright if we just take a look around?"

Genta: "Sonoko-neechan, you wouldn't be so stingy, would you?"

Professor Agasa quickly said to the three children, "You kids, don't bother them."

Kogoro Mouri also wanted to take a look, but he was too embarrassed to do so, so he remained silent.

Sonoko Suzuki thought for a moment. The top-floor suite was very large, capable of accommodating more than a dozen people; it was specifically designed for large parties. Even if she invited people over, it wouldn't affect her time with Lin Xiaofeng and Ran Mouri.

"In that case, everyone come on over. Uncle Mori, Professor Agasa, and all the children."

Kogoro Mouri and Professor Agasa exchanged a glance and nodded with obvious delight.

For two ordinary Japanese people, the only way to enjoy an ultra-luxury hotel suite that only the wealthy can afford is by following Sonoko Suzuki.

Sonoko Suzuki looked at Xiaofeng Lin and Ran Mouri: "You two don't have any objections, do you?"

Lin Xiaofeng and Ran Mouri naturally had no objections. They were just taking advantage of the rich woman Sonoko Suzuki for free, so what objections could they possibly have?

……

"The rooftop outdoor swimming pool is amazing!"

Having changed into his swimsuit, Kogoro Mouri excitedly jumped into the pool for a swim.

Swimming in the rooftop pool of Lingjiu Bar and swimming in the pool at the Sports Center are both different experiences, but the feeling and the actual experience are completely different.

The three little ones, clutching their swimming rings and beaming with smiles, jumped into the pool for a swim.

Professor Agasa, wearing swim trunks, lay on a beach chair, sporting large sunglasses and a huge beer belly, sunbathing.

Under the large parasol, three beach chairs were placed side by side. Lin Xiaofeng, wearing beach shorts, sat in the middle, flanked by Xiaolan, who was wearing a floral bikini, and Yuanzi, who was wearing a plaid bikini.

Lin Xiaofeng chatted and laughed with the two girls, while Conan, instead of going swimming, watched the three of them with eyes full of jealousy.

Sonoko found Conan an eyesore and asked, "Conan, why aren't you playing with your friends? What are you doing here?"

Conan, harboring malicious intentions, tried to sow discord: "Sonoko-neechan, don't you think Kaze-nii is being a bit too much?"

Sonoko squinted and asked, "Kaze? What did you do wrong?"

Conan spoke eloquently and persuasively: "Sister Sonoko, Brother Xiaofeng already has you, yet he still tries to steal Shinichi's girlfriend. Isn't that going too far? Sister Sonoko, you should advise Brother Xiaofeng not to be fickle and two-timing."

Sonoko directly rejected Conan's suggestion: "No, if Ran and Shinichi get together, I won't be able to play with Ran anymore."

Conan, his anger subsiding, decided to settle for second best, saying, "No, it won't happen. Even if Shinichi and Ran are at odds, we can still be together. I think Shinichi won't mind."

Sonoko's forehead was covered in spittle marks. Conan actually suggested that she invite Shinichi to join them for a party. Putting aside whether Lin Xiaofeng and Xiaoran would agree, she definitely wouldn't.

“I refuse. I hate Shinichi. Every time I see him showing off, I want to slap him across the face.”

"Sister Sonoko, you have to be understanding."

Ran couldn't stand it anymore and chimed in, "Conan, don't give me bad advice. Not only can Sonoko not stand Shinichi, but I can't stand Shinichi either. The three of us are happy together every day, and we don't need that superfluous Shinichi."

"Sister Xiaolan, you've changed your ways!"

　(Li Zhao) Conan found it hard to accept that Ran would say such heartless things. When he was still Shinichi, Ran was his little follower, always chasing after him; now she's probably completely forgotten about Shinichi.

"I have indeed changed. I've figured it out. I'm no longer attached to anyone, but rather enjoy the present moment and put my thoughts into action." Xiao Lan took Lin Xiaofeng's arm and kissed him. "I'm very happy with Xiaofeng now. I won't think about other boys. I will always love Xiaofeng, and no matter what Conan says, my heart will not change."

Seeing Ran in this state, Conan felt like crying.

Lin Xiaofeng chuckled and advised, "Conan, you should give up. Just be a good elementary school student and stop overthinking. All your troubles come from unrealistic fantasies."

"Lin Xiaofeng!"

Conan gritted his teeth, but Lin Xiaofeng had no way to help him. Moreover, he was isolated and helpless; even his mother had been given away by his father and was no longer able to assist him.

169. He slept with Kogoro Mouri's daughter in front of him.

In the evening, the hotel waiters brought out a lavish dinner, and everyone enjoyed a delicious meal.

After they finished eating, Lin Xiaofeng took Xiaolan and Yuanzi back to their room.

"We're going to rest now, you guys make yourselves at home," Lin Xiaofeng said to everyone.