Conan: When Shinjiu and Maolilan swap bodies

It's not like we have any special relationship, so it's not appropriate to accept such an expensive gift for no reason.

Kogoro Mouri also put the wallet back.

"Exactly, why would they give such an expensive gift for no reason?"

Ran Mouri looked at Aoyama, who had previously mentioned wanting to buy some ordinary gifts.

Qingze insisted on buying the expensive one.

What do we do now?

Qingze was at a loss; he had no experience in this area either.

Did you buy the wrong gift, even though it was expensive?

He reflected on it seriously.

Indeed, he currently only has a normal relationship with the Mori couple.

Sending such an expensive gift suddenly seems like it has ulterior motives.

This kind of gift is actually more suitable for the son-in-law to bring when he visits, rather than for giving when there is no official status or relationship between them.

Without receiving any instructions, Ran Mouri had no choice but to put the gift away.

"I'm sorry, I just realized we haven't had a proper visit yet, so I was thinking of buying some gifts and coming to pay a formal visit another day..."

"Since you two are not accepting these gifts, please accept this one. Thank you, Mr. Mori, for teaching me marksmanship..."

Ran Mouri took out the wine she had bought and placed it on the table.

"This is my gift to my apprenticeship."

Although her father didn't say he would take Qingze as a student, she could force herself to become his disciple.

Once you become an apprentice, won't you have a relationship with them?

Upon seeing the two bottles of alcohol, Kogoro Mouri's attitude softened considerably.

This kid is actually pretty savvy.

"I'll accept this without hesitation. But let me warn you, my daughter is still young, and I won't allow her to date before she comes of age!"

"Yes, Miss Lan and I are just ordinary friends."

Looking at him, Eri Kisaki stood up and said with a smile:

"Since you're already here, why don't you stay for dinner? I'll cook and show you my culinary skills."

Chapter 194 Miss Lan is indeed very attractive to me (7th update)

Upon hearing Eri Kisaki say she was going to cook, Kogoro Mouri froze, his bottom already halfway off the sofa, ready to dash out from the second floor at the slightest command.

Ran Mouri isn't afraid of her mother's terrible cooking at all.

Qingze's body has no sense of taste, so she can eat even the worst food.

What worries her is Qingze.

Although her mother's cooking isn't very good, she still eats it all the time.

If Qingze vomits it up on the spot, then we're doomed!

Qingze was puzzled.

A culinary mastery? That means your skills must be excellent.

He was starting to look forward to it.

He said to Ran Mouri:

"Then Mr. Qingze, please stay for a meal before you leave."

Ran Mouri nodded in agreement, then looked at Eri Kisaki.

"It must be hard for Ms. Fei to cook all by herself, so let me help."

Eri Kisaki was somewhat surprised, "You can cook?"

"Yes, I usually live alone, so I cook for myself."

"No need, there's no reason to let guests cook."

After saying that, Eri Kisaki walked towards the third floor.

Seeing his wife leave, Kogoro Mouri wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"Xiaolan, your mom said she was going to cook, why didn't you stop her?"

what?

Qingze was puzzled.

Although I don't understand why, I still need to react accordingly.

The girl stood with her hands on her hips, looking at her father with narrowed eyes, a hint of danger in her expression.

"Mom rarely comes to visit, and she even has to cook. Dad, don't you want to eat?"

This Kogoro Mouri is really ungrateful.

My wife cooked for me, and I didn't even want to eat it!

Ran Mouri was amazed by Aozawa's acting skills.

During the time he's been playing her, Qingze has become more and more comfortable with it.

She came alone, and that's how it is.

"Tch..." Who wants to eat her cooking?

Kogoro Mouri scoffed softly, but didn't dare utter the next sentence.

"Hey Xiaolan, why did you change your clothes? You weren't wearing this when you left this morning."

His gaze inadvertently swept over the young man, carrying a hint of hidden danger.

"While we were at the ocean park, the indoor fire extinguishers somehow turned on, and we got soaked..."

"Luckily, Mr. Qingze took me to the mall to buy an outfit, otherwise I would have caught a cold."

Aozawa would have been fine if he hadn't mentioned it, but he got angry as soon as he did.

"Didn't you say you were going out to play with Sonoko? Why are you going out to play with this kid instead?"

Kogoro Mouri squinted, giving off an air of "This isn't over until you can give me a straight answer."

"I was just worried Dad would be upset. Actually, Sonoko is here too, and not just Sonoko, Conan is here too..."

Kogoro Mouri snorted, neither believing nor disbelieving.

Ran Mouri stood awkwardly to one side, unsure whether to sit or stand.

Qingze didn't care whether he believed it or not, and went to the tea room to pour himself a cup of tea.

"Mr. Qingze, please sit down. I'll go to the kitchen to help my mother."

With Aozawa gone, only Ran Mouri and Kogoro Mouri, disguised as Aozawa, remained in the lobby on the second floor.

Kogoro Mouri looked at him, his usual jovial demeanor gone, replaced by an unusually serious expression.

"Kid, I'll tell you again. I will absolutely not allow Xiaolan to date before she comes of age."

Ran Mouri sat obediently, saying, "I know."

She had heard those words countless times.

She sighed inwardly.

Getting Dad to accept Qingze is truly a long and arduous task.

She needs to continue building goodwill.

Facing his elderly father's gaze, the young man put on a gentle smile and slowly explained his feelings and thoughts to him:

"I don't deny that Miss Lan is indeed very attractive to me, but I have no intention of starting a relationship casually."

"Compared to a short-lived love affair based solely on hormones, I would much rather that two people who love each other can stay together for a long time."

These are Ran Mouri's true feelings.

She does like Qingze, but what she wants is not a fleeting, illusory relationship born from hormones or a momentary infatuation.

She wanted to know everything about Qingze, to truly understand his heart, and to stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

They wanted to pull him out of the mire and give him a completely new "life".

What she wanted to be was a "comrade-in-arms", a "partner", and a "lover".

Instead of a meaningless "girlfriend" used to fool people.

Looking at her father in front of her, she continued:

"Don't worry, I'm not someone who takes relationships lightly."

"Besides, compared to me, Miss Lan is indeed too young..."

Kogoro Mouri looked into his eyes, which were exceptionally clear and sincere.

"I hope it's as you say."

His attitude softened considerably, but a warning was still necessary.

"You know I'm a detective. If I ever find out you've broken your promise and are secretly dating Xiaolan, I won't let you get away with it!"

"If that day ever comes, I'll do whatever you want with me."

Ran Mouri apologized to Aoyama in her heart.

I'm sorry, Mr. Qingze.

She really had no other choice.

If your dad finds out you're pretending to be boyfriend and girlfriend, you'll just have to put up with it for a while.

At the Kudo residence, Shuichi Akai, disguised as Subaru Okiya, listened to the conversation and drank.

A slight smile played on his lips as he gently swirled the wine glass in his hand, the ice puck striking the glass with a crisp sound.

Listening to gossip occasionally is quite interesting.

Unfortunately, the little detective wasn't there.

It would be even more interesting if he heard these things.

After listening for a while longer, and confirming that there was no more useful information to be discussed, he took off his headphones.

He walked to the window, where the shadows of the trees were heavy, and the lights were on in the villa across the street.

Last night, I accidentally let Curaçao escape, and we still haven't found her.

The fact that he's still alive must have been exposed by the organization. I wonder what's going on with Kiel.

Previously, due to the senator's matter, Kir's side was suspected, and for so long, all they had to convey was the message that Gin had his eye on Kogoro Mouri.

If the organization finds out he's not dead, his life might be in danger.

"Ugh……"

He lit a cigarette and took a puff with a touch of melancholy.

What seemed like a sure thing turned out to be something far too overpowered by Curaçao's skills.

First, he jumped from the 10th floor, then he was chased all the way, and drove against traffic for a long time. The car hit him several times but he was unharmed.

Later, while driving at high speed, he punctured a tire, and the car and its occupants accidentally plunged into the sea. Presumably, they didn't die.

The FBI has limited manpower in Tokyo, making it difficult to find people. They also don't know if the Japanese Public Security Bureau has any leads...

Curaçao, who was being searched for by several groups, was sitting in the living room at that moment.

The once dusty room had been cleaned, and she sat on the sofa, lost in a daze, unsure of what to do.

I feel like I've gotten used to this state, sitting alone, drawing a moment of light from my memories.

My mind is much emptier now, but I can still recall quite a few things.