harleyscars Chapter 63 Sonoko-san seems to have feelings for you?
Chapter 63 Sonoko-san seems to have feelings for you?
"Maybe it's because I'm a psychologist, and I'm good at listening, which makes people feel safe."
Lin Xiuyi gave a vague explanation, avoiding Yuanzi's probing gaze.
It wasn't that he didn't want to acknowledge Sonoko, but rather that it was a crucial time for Suzuki Tomoko to deal with Suzuki Shiro.
If his reunion with Sonoko disrupts Tomoko Suzuki's plans and ruins her years of hard work, then it would be a huge loss.
Putting everything else aside, if Suzuki Tomoko succeeds, she will transfer most of Suzuki Shiro and Suzuki Jirokichi's shares to Sonoko.
At that time, Sonoko will be able to transform from a carefree, pleasure-seeking rich girl into someone who holds real power in the family and will no longer have to be subservient to others.
This is the best outcome for Sonoko.
Is that the reason?
Sonoko nodded vaguely, clearly convinced by the explanation.
"By the way, uncle."
Her eyes suddenly lit up, as if she had remembered something.
"Did you know? Uncle Mori became completely famous last night!"
gross profit?
Lin Xiuyi's heart skipped a beat. Could it be the case at Okino Yoko's apartment last night?
He looked at Sonoko with feigned suspicion, and sure enough, he heard the girl continue, "It's the murder case that happened last night at Yoko Okino's apartment!"
"Yoko Okino is currently the most popular idol of the new generation. A murder occurred in her apartment, which instantly attracted the attention of all the media."
"And Uncle Mori, as the one who solved the case, was immediately hailed as a famous detective by the media!"
"That Mori guy usually seems so carefree and unreliable, I never expected him to be so amazing!"
Sonoko's face was full of admiration, her tone brimming with respect.
"Because he was asleep while solving the case last night, Ms. Yoko Okino specifically mentioned it, and now some media outlets are calling him 'the Sleeping Detective Kogoro Mouri'!"
"Cough, cough!"
Upon hearing this familiar title, Lin Xiu almost choked on her food and coughed violently.
Sonoko, who was standing nearby, quickly got up, poured him a glass of warm water, and handed it to him: "Uncle, are you alright?"
"It's nothing, I'm just a little surprised." Lin Xiuyi took the water glass, took a sip, suppressed the discomfort in her throat, and couldn't help but find it amusing.
Unexpectedly, after going around in circles, Kogoro Mouri still got this iconic title, only this time the driving force was him, not Conan.
But in last night's case, he only used his voice-changing ability to cover for Mori because of Xiaolan.
But he had no interest in being a detective. In the future, when a case occurred, Lin Xiuyi would not be like Conan, always rushing to help Mouri gain fame.
Whether Mori can maintain his title as the "Sleeping Detective" depends entirely on his own luck.
……
Lin Xiuyi and Yuanzi chatted for a few more minutes. Seeing that the lunch break was about to end, Yuanzi picked up her schoolbag and reluctantly got up to go back to class.
She had just stepped out of the counseling room when Judy pushed the door open and came in with a strange expression on her face.
"Boss, Sonoko seems to have a crush on you?"
Judy leaned closer, her tone slightly teasing.
"This isn't a good thing for you to continue like this. After all, she's still a high school student, and her status is also special."
"What are you thinking about?"
Lin Xiuyi glared at his female secretary, his tone tinged with helplessness.
"I am her father. Although we haven't officially acknowledged each other yet, the closeness of blood ties is undeniable. She's just mistaking this intimacy for affection, which is perfectly normal."
I hope so...
Judy pursed her lips and didn't argue any further.
The two then went to Teitan Junior High School and Teitan Elementary School for consultations, and the afternoon passed peacefully without any further incidents.
Before they knew it, it was time for school to end. Lin Xiuyi found Xiaolan and prepared to take her home with him, but his daughter shook her head and refused.
"Ayumi, Genta, and Mitsuhiko invited me to go out and play," Ran smiled helplessly. "They said they're going to explore the area nearby, and I'll go home by myself after I've had my fill of fun."
Both Lin Xiuyi and Fei Yingli repeatedly warned Xiaolan to be extra careful and try to hide her shrunken identity, and not to reveal anything unusual.
So Ran could only pretend to be about the same age as Ayumi and the others, playing and going on adventures with the three kids, and trying to fit into their circle.
Lin Xiuyi was helpless in this matter and could only tell her daughter to be careful and come home early.
Although he was still unsure whether Xiaolan's shrinking was related to the Black Organization, he was certain that the Black Organization had been secretly researching drugs that could reverse time and achieve rejuvenation.
Even if Xiaolan's condition wasn't caused by the Black Organization, once the secret of her shrinking is exposed, she will inevitably become the target of the Black Organization's pursuit and research.
For Xiaolan's safety, the only option for now is for her to carefully conceal her identity and keep a low profile.
……
After saying goodbye to Rin, Ran, carrying her small schoolbag, strolled down the street with Genta, Ayumi, and Mitsuhiko.
The setting sun cast long shadows of the four of them. The three little devils chattered excitedly about where to go on an adventure, while Xiao Lan followed beside them, smiling gently and occasionally chiming in.
As we passed the art museum, a cool breeze blew by, lifting a piece of paper from the ground, which landed right at Genta's feet.
The chubby boy bent down to pick up the note, unfolded it, and saw several strange symbols and lines drawn on it, messy and disorganized, making it impossible to make out what they were.
"Wow! Could this be a treasure map?" Genta's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed excitedly.
Ayumi and Mitsuhiko immediately crowded around, staring at the note for a long time before nodding in agreement: "It's definitely a treasure map! Maybe it was left behind by someone from the past, and it contains lots of gold and silver treasures!"
The three little devils became more and more excited as they talked, and immediately decided to search for the treasure according to the pattern on the note.
Seeing the three of them so excited, Xiaolan shook her head helplessly and could only accompany them, wandering aimlessly through the streets, following the patterns on the paper little by little.
Not long after they started walking around, they ran into an acquaintance, Shinichi Kudo.
This high school detective, having nothing to do after school, was strolling along the street, secretly hoping to stumble upon a case or two to hone his reasoning skills, when he unexpectedly bumped into Ran and her friends.
"It's Shinichi-nii!"
When Genta, Ayumi, and Mitsuhiko saw Shinichi Kudo, they immediately jumped up excitedly and chattered excitedly around him.
"Hey, hello there." Shinichi Kudo waved with a smile, but his gaze involuntarily fell on Ran.
"Shinichi...brother."
Xiaolan's heart tightened, and she subconsciously gripped her backpack strap, trying to remain calm as she called out.