Ke Xue: I was raised by them in Mihua.

"Speaking of which, we haven't seen each other for several days. I've missed you so much, sister!"

After finishing the important business, Tomoko Suzuki didn't forget to give a subtle hint.

"I...I really want to...um...yours, Tomoko-neechan!"

In recognition of Mingmei's tireless efforts, Luo Tian gave her a reward at this opportune moment.

The ambiguous gasps and pauses in her words caught Tomoko Suzuki's eye.

Looks like I'm still quite charming!

Chapter 137 Yoko Okino's Invitation (Second Update)

The following day at noon, at Mihana Shrine.

Luo Tian sat on the steps in front of the torii gate, resting his chin on his hands, staring blankly with boredom.

The noise coming from inside the shrine had no effect on him at all.

To understand why he was there, we have to go back to last night.

……

Shortly after dinner, Luo Tian prepared to play some fun games with Xiao Lan and the others.

But as soon as she entered the bathroom, she received a call from Kogoro Mouri.

During his phone call with Ms. Pengzi during the day, Luo Tian had already mastered a new skill.

Now is the perfect opportunity to give it a try!

After answering the phone, he chatted with his elderly father while instructing Xiaolan and the others to begin their work.

He found the subtle tension quite enjoyable and began to work on his self-control.

The elderly father on the other end of the phone didn't notice anything amiss; he just pleaded tearfully.

Today, the Mori Detective Agency welcomes a distinguished guest.

This sense of prestige was especially evident in Kogoro Mouri's eyes.

Yoko Okino, his favorite idol!

The last time I visited, I was unable to help them, and my father had already missed an opportunity.

Now, another opportunity, perhaps the only one he'll ever have, is before him, and of course he has to seize it!

Unfortunately, Yoko Okino wasn't looking for this useless middle-aged man, but rather an adorable little boy.

Upon learning that Luo Tian had moved away, she was so disappointed that she wanted to leave immediately.

Kogoro Mouri immediately became anxious and solemnly promised that Luo Tian could tell him anything, and readily agreed on his behalf.

Then, the father, who acted first and informed the boy later, called the young boy to ask for his help.

"Uncle Mori, it's just a location shoot for a TV series, what's so interesting about that?"

While having the most experienced Akemi guide Ran and Ai's work, Luo Tian couldn't help but grumble.

Because of some beliefs from his past life, he didn't want to get involved with people in the entertainment industry.

Especially Yoko Okino, who's known as the "Little Death God of Rice Flower".

"That's Yoko's transformative work! Xiao Luo, I'm begging you, please go tomorrow!"

The old father's voice held an even stronger pleading tone.

He dreamed of seeing Yoko Okino's filming set with his own eyes!

"Hiss—okay, I'll go tomorrow. That's all for now, Sister Xiaolan is calling me to take a bath!"

Under the onslaught of Xiao Lan and the others, Luo Tian, ​​as the big boss, is already on the verge of collapse.

Without thinking about anything else, he gave a perfunctory reply and hung up the phone.

That way he can free up his hands and use his real skills!

……

"Ugh, I should have known better than to answer the phone while I was playing games!"

It's common knowledge that people lose their minds when playing games and it gets to a crucial moment.

No matter what the person on the other end of the phone is saying, I will only answer yes, yes, yes.

Luo Tian was ruined by this bad habit.

Just as he had thought, filming a TV series on location was not interesting at all.

Besides, he doesn't really like watching TV dramas.

It's not just that it's boring, but there are always people chattering and making a racket in my ear.

"Xiao Luo, why are you here all alone?"

Just then, a playful and cute voice came from behind Luo Tian.

A cute, pretty face then peeked out; it was Yoko Okino who had invited him.

"Are you bored with filming the TV series? How about I show you around the shrine?"

Yoko Okino was incredibly attentive to the young boy.

There's even a hint that he's becoming more like a simp, like Heiji Hattori.

It's often said that what you can't have is the best, and Yoko Okino has come to understand this deeply during this time.

Every time she watches Luo Tian's live stream, she is reminded of the first time they met.

And they began to regret not persisting more; perhaps this rising star would have been theirs!

After Luo Tian helped her resolve the trouble, Yoko Okino had given up on her initial idea.

She no longer saw the little boy as a cash cow, but rather as a rare treasure that had been covered in dust.

What she wants to do is use all her connections and funds to turn this rare treasure into a world-renowned star!

In her opinion, only in this way can the little boy's talent not be buried!

So whenever she finished filming her scenes, she would come over.

Luo Tian, ​​who had been tirelessly hiding in front of the torii gate, was still found despite his efforts.

Aren't you tired?

Luo Tian didn't even bother pretending in front of Yoko Okino.

He rolled his eyes and subconsciously kept a distance from the female idol, avoiding her outstretched hands.

"Oh, don't be so shy!"

Despite failing to hug the little boy again, Yoko Okino was not discouraged.

With her signature sweet smile, she closed the distance a little further.

"And I'm not tired at all. I didn't have many scenes to film today. Thank you for your concern!"

"I care..."

Luo Tian opened his mouth, but ultimately couldn't bring himself to utter the vulgarities.

He thought the female idol was a bit off, how could she interpret words full of disdain as expressions of concern?!

If it weren't for Xiaolan's pleading with him to take care of his elderly father before he left, he probably would have gone home long ago.

Isn't playing games with little girls and Mingmei much better than this?!

"Xiao Luo, Miss Yangzi, you're here!"

Kogoro Mouri walked out of the shrine with a big smile on his face, clearly in a very good mood.

Today, he not only successfully witnessed the filming of a TV series by his female idol, but also, due to his somewhat famous detective identity, was asked by the director to serve as a consultant.

This is a crime film, and the limited budget was used to hire a popular idol like Yoko Okino.

Therefore, both the scale of filming and the post-production promotion were somewhat strained in terms of funding.

If an experienced detective could provide advice, and this could be used as a selling point for later marketing, that would be a good option.

"Unfortunately, whether this TV series will even be filmed is still a question, Shen."

Luo Tian glanced at the two lumps of black coal, one large and one small, following behind his father and muttered to himself.

The three great Shinigami—Beihana Shinigami, Beihana Junior Shinigami, and Osaka Shinigami—are all gathered together.

Even at a shrine, it's hard to salvage the situation without someone dying!

Chapter 138 The Kowtow Fruit User Makes Conan Kowtow Again (Third Update)

Having finally gotten a chance to perform in front of his female idol, Kogoro Mouri naturally wouldn't slack off.

He spent the entire morning diligently fulfilling his duties as an advisor.

With his background as a former criminal investigator and now a detective, he should have no problem handling a crime drama series.

What's more, there were two shameless guys who followed along and kept chiming in every now and then.

Although he found it annoying, the old father didn't interfere much because the suggestions they made were quite constructive.

In the end, the credit still goes to him!

After a busy day, the crew's work has come to an end.

The morning's filming has finished.

Kogoro Mouri came to invite the little boy and the female idol to lunch.

"Miss Yoko! You must be exhausted! Come in and rest for a bit! I'll get you some food!"

Upon seeing the female idol, he immediately came over to offer his concern and care, making Yoko Okino feel somewhat embarrassed.

This uncle is so incredibly enthusiastic!

She quickly made an excuse to leave, not even bothering with the little boy.

But Kogoro Mouri was clearly not going to give up so easily, and he happily followed after them.

He's clearly a seasoned sycophant; the new sycophants beside him pale in comparison.

Heiji Hattori faithfully followed behind the goddess, no, the little god, while the short Conan could only stare at Luo Tian with dead fish eyes.

Didn't you say you were very busy?

Conan muttered helplessly.

The big black rat, who holds a grudge, still remembers the frustration and annoyance of having his phone hung up on repeatedly.

Every day, I have to greet the Black Organization members with a mix of vulgar and affectionate language several times to calm myself down.

After finally getting through on the phone, he naively believed Luo Tian when he said he was very busy.

Does this look like someone who's busy?!

"If you keep nagging, you won't get the antidote!"

With one trick up his sleeve, Luo Tian had the black rat's lifeline firmly in his grasp.

"Red bean paste is so delicious!!!"

Conan jumped in surprise and immediately performed a tiger-like kowtow, expertly bowing his head.

Only after he had done all that did he realize what was happening.

Wait a minute! I've already invested 50 million!

Even if your tone wasn't very nice just now, you don't have to kowtow to apologize!

Could it be that those two previous instances created a conditioned reflex within me?!

Conan let Heiji Hattori wipe the dust off his knees and forehead as he fell into deep thought.

Luo Tian smiled slightly, concealing his achievements and fame.

Two times is certainly not enough to cause a conditioned reflex.

[The user of the Kowtow Fruit] This is the reward given by the system after he tricked his father-in-law and boosted his mother-in-law's favorability to the max.

Similar to the Face Fruit user in one of his previous works, once he activates this skill, he can designate a target to give him a face-saving gift.