Ke Xue: I was raised by them in Mihua.

How are things going? Absolutely fantastic!

They spent almost three days in the same bed without separating, how could their relationship not be good!

You know my strengths and weaknesses, and I know yours; Attorney Fei is undoubtedly the person who understands him best right now!

The problem is, these are things that can't be said!

If the girl finds out, who knows what kind of trouble she might cause!

"It's... alright, I guess..."

Luo Tian opened his mouth and gave a somewhat perfunctory reply.

Ran Mouri noticed the boy's guilty expression as he spoke, but didn't pay much attention to it.

After all, she knew her mother's personality very well: strict, domineering, and uncompromising.

It seems Xiao Luo got quite a scolding there!

Thinking this, Ran Mouri pulled the little boy back into her arms and gently comforted him.

"My mom is actually a very good person. Although she can be strict at times, it's all for our own good..."

It's like reminiscing about the time when her mother was with her, or like comforting a little boy.

The girl's speech slowed down and became softer until it disappeared completely, leaving only the sound of her breathing.

After a long day, she accidentally fell asleep.

"It seems that sometimes you do need someone to take care of you."

Luo Tian tiptoed off the girl to avoid giving her any nightmares.

Then I helped her adjust her sleeping position and covered her with the blanket.

Finally, he gave the girl a light peck on the cheek.

Goodnight. Tomorrow will be a new beginning.

Chapter 69 The Promise to Be Together (Third Update! Please Subscribe!)

As we all know, moving is always a big undertaking.

So the girl and the boy both got up very early the next day.

The good news is that neither of them had much luggage, especially Luo Tian, ​​who only needed to pack a change of clothes into a small suitcase and carry a backpack.

Ran Mouri had quite a lot of things, but it only filled two boxes, mostly books, clothes, and the like.

The high school girl doesn't pursue pretty jewelry, has very few cosmetics, and only owns one high-end electronic product—a mobile phone. She's quite frugal.

Surprisingly, Kogoro Mouri also got up early today to help pack things.

Mingming drank quite a bit last night, and according to usual practice, he shouldn't wake up until at least noon.

"Xiao Lan, is that all?"

He secured the cardboard box firmly with tape, forcing a smile onto his face despite his hangover headache.

He realized while helping his daughter tidy up that she had far fewer things than other children her age.

As for the reasons, he, as the father, bears a large part of the responsibility.

That's how people are; they don't appreciate what they have until they lose it and then they start to reflect.

After thinking about it all night, Kogoro Mouri felt a growing sense of guilt every time the effects of the alcohol wore off.

He suddenly realized that he was a really bad father.

But even if you realize it, what then?

There's no going back in life, time can't be turned back, and the child has already grown up.

If her birthday has passed, then my daughter will be... wait, when is my daughter's birthday?

The elderly father pondered for a long time before recalling the answer he should have kept in mind... May 18th is almost here!

After my birthday, I'll be 17. In another year, I'll be old enough to get married.

Marriage... Generally speaking, marriage means that children have their own families, and parents will gradually drift away from their children.

Especially in Japan, where women typically change their surname to their husband's when they marry into his family.

This means that the already limited contact will become even less.

"Oh, sir?"

Ran Mouri noticed her father's expression changing constantly and couldn't help but worry.

"Oh? I'm fine. Are you two all ready?"

Kogoro Mouri jolted awake and stood up abruptly.

He had just fallen into a hallucination again, and the scene in the hallucination was very familiar; it was the scene he dreamed about when he fainted on the Shinkansen.

My daughter actually married that brat?

It makes no sense!

Seeing Luo Tian and Ran Mouri standing together, all dressed up, the old father was startled.

He had to admit that the two of them did look very well-matched. If the boy were ten years older, they would definitely be mistaken for a couple if they went out together.

Unfortunately, the age gap is still a factor.

"My sister Xiaolan and I are all packed, but Uncle, are you really going to take us there?"

"Yes, Dad, you still have to work, right?"

"There's so much stuff, it's inconvenient for the two of you to carry it all. Let's just consider it a half-day closure... Anyway, we don't have any requests."

Kogoro Mouri didn't say the second half of his sentence; he didn't want his daughter to worry too much.

Although there was a slight mishap during the last live broadcast on TV, it still helped to establish the reputation of the Mouri Detective Agency.

He had quite a few clients who came to him with their requests, but he was still somewhat self-aware and didn't accept any requests that were beyond his capabilities.

So there's still quite a bit of free time.

He originally planned to do what he always did: drink beer, watch Yoko Okino's videos, occasionally go out to play pachinko, and meet the proprietress of an izakaya.

But now it seems we need to pull ourselves together, so that we don't have to keep worrying even after our daughter moves out.

Neither Ran Mouri nor Luo Tian exposed their father's clumsy excuse.

Two cardboard boxes, two suitcases, and a backpack—what's so inconvenient about carrying them?

……

A van had been parked downstairs at the office for quite some time.

The Mori family didn't own a car; Kogoro Mori rented it that morning specifically for moving.

Carrying a backpack, suitcase, and cardboard box, the elderly father was the first to come downstairs.

"Judging from this, Sister Xiaolan's room is really quite small."

The room was completely emptied, except for things like the wardrobe, desk, and bunk bed that weren't necessary to take; everything else was spotless.

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At first glance, it looks like a room specifically designed for rent.

Oh, that makes sense. After all, Conan, that big black rat, is going to be living here. Hopefully, he won't be disappointed.

"It seems a bit small now, but I didn't think so when I was a kid."

Ran Mouri gently rubbed the little boy's head, a look of reminiscence in her eyes.

Since his parents separated, Kogoro Mouri sold his old house and bought this three-story building.

The first floor is rented out, the second floor is used as a detective agency, and the third floor is the residence.

She vaguely remembers being alone in this room when she was young, looking at the unfamiliar environment and unable to fall asleep for a long time.

. .. ....

Countless times I've woken up from my sleep, wanting my mother to be with me, only to find that she's already gone.

Later, when she went out with her childhood sweetheart, they would often encounter cases, and she would often be left behind.

My elderly father at home is unreliable and needs someone to take care of him.

All of these factors led to her having poor sleep quality until she met the cute little boy!

"Speaking of which, after we get to our new home, Xiao Luo will be sleeping in the same room as me."

Whether it's the comfortable touch of holding a cute little boy or the excellent quality of sleep, these are things the girl has already gotten used to.

She didn't sleep well during the karate club training camp without the little boy's company!

She couldn't even imagine what it would be like to lose her little boy one day.

"Let's stay together forever."

"Oh! It's a date!"

As Luo Tian spoke, he extended his right hand, his two little fingers, one big and one small, clasped together, signifying the birth of an agreement.

And this promise will be kept forever!

"Hey! You two can get down now!"

The elderly father's calls from downstairs came through the window; he had already loaded all the luggage into the car.

Ran Mouri glanced at the small room again, hooking her little finger around the little boy's arm, and smiled with relief.

"Let's go! I'm really looking forward to the new room!"

"Hmph! I definitely won't let you down, Sister Xiaolan!"

Luo Tian patted his chest to assure her as he walked downstairs with the girl.

Chapter 70 A Gift from My Father (Fourth Update!)

At Professor Agasa's house, Conan was sprawled on the sofa like a big black rat, his dark face full of exhaustion.

He didn't sleep well last night!

On one hand, Professor Agasa arranged for him to sit on the sofa, and on the other hand, he was so looking forward to living in the Mori family's house.

"However, why did Xiaolan insist on staying there three days later?"

Bored, Conan habitually started deducing things.

It would be a simple matter for him to move in alone; is there something he's been busy with for the past three days?

Looking at the calendar, a thought flashed through the big black rat's mind.

"Today is already May 2nd!"

The start of a new month means that a day is approaching: Shinichi Kudo's birthday!

"It must be because Xiaolan is preparing a birthday party for me, that's why she didn't have time! Hehehe!"

He speculated rather narcissistically and firmly believed in the "140" result.

Although he couldn't attend as Shinichi Kudo, Conan felt he could still enjoy the birthday party.

“I’m really looking forward to it!”

The thought that his childhood sweetheart still remembered his birthday made him even more excited about their future cohabitation.

Little did he know that Ran Mouri had already moved to a new place, and all that awaited him was a useless old man.

……

"Wow! This house is huge!"

Standing in front of a three-story villa, the father and daughter exclaimed in unison.

Located in the bustling downtown area of ​​Beika Town, yet still possessing ample land area, this three-story villa is clearly not cheap.

Although Luo Tian hadn't carefully considered the figures, just by looking at the quotes from real estate agents online, he knew that ten million was just a starting point.

Fortunately, he deceived his superiors and subordinates, using Attorney Fei as a shield and Miss Suzuki as an excuse, thus managing to conceal the origin of the villa.

The villa awarded by the system is fully furnished and decorated, ready for immediate move-in.