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That's really a bit awkward!
"Where there!"
Hearing Xia Ye's praise, Kogoro Mouri waved his hand, speaking modestly but looking quite smug.
Although I don't know how I was able to deduce the case while I was asleep, since I solved the case successfully, I don't need to dwell on it too much. I'll just consider it good luck brought to me by Conan!
Kogoro Mouri has a very carefree personality.
He is very satisfied with his life now!
With his newfound fame, his fees as a detective also skyrocketed.
The key is.
He controlled all of this money.
Xiao Lan, the former housekeeper, moved in with her mother. Without that girl meddling in everything, he could gamble on horses, play pachinko, and go to nightclubs whenever he wanted. He couldn't have been more free.
So if Xiaolan could have a relationship, she definitely wouldn't have time to meddle in her old father's business!
Think of this.
Kogoro Mori found Natsume increasingly pleasing to the eye.
It even had a bit of the feel of an old father-in-law looking at his son-in-law.
"Summer Leaves—"
What are your hobbies?
The elderly father began to dig deeper, trying to help his daughter make the right choice.
"me?"
Although Natsume was somewhat surprised by Kogoro Mouri's attitude, she still replied with a smile:
"Actually, I don't have many hobbies. Besides going for a drive, I usually just stay home playing video games and watching TV."
"That's somewhat unexpected!"
Kogoro Mouri never expected that Natsume, such a handsome and dashing guy, would have such a homebody vibe. He should have been a sunny, athletic, and handsome guy!
"I just don't really like socializing."
Xia Ye offered a brief explanation, then asked:
"Mr. Mori, what do you usually do besides handling the cases you've been assigned?"
"Those are just hobbies of middle-aged men—"
Kogoro Mouri, hands in his pockets, smiled and said:
"When there are no cases, I take Conan out to play, play pachinko, watch horse races, play mahjong, and go to nightclubs to chat with beautiful women—cough cough, just to have a few drinks!"
Because they were having such a great time chatting, Kogoro Mouri blurted out the topic of finding women.
Then he belatedly realized what was happening.
The guy in front of me could very well become my son-in-law, my daughter's husband. That would be so awkward!
"Don't worry, Mr. Mori~"
Xia Ye smiled slightly, putting his mind at ease:
"That's normal~"
"I won't tell Xiaolan!"
"normal?"
Kogoro Mouri looked suspicious and frowned, saying:
"You've been to places like that too?"
Despite his own frequenting brothels, Kogoro Mouri doesn't want his daughter to date someone like that. Although it's a bit of a double standard, it's a father's good intention!
"No, no~"
Xia Ye quickly waved his hand, confirming that he had indeed not been there.
The last time I went to that Scent Club was to deal with the spoiled brats harassing Yoko Okino.
To be honest, he never had the chance to verify the identity of that former girl group member from South Korea.
That alluring dance video is still on his phone. So many days have passed, and who knows how many people have benefited from it!
Faced with Kogoro Mouri's suspicions.
Xia Ye explained with a smile:
"I wouldn't say I'm interested in those kinds of places, so I've never been. However, for Mr. Mori's age, and who's almost single, going to a nightclub to relax isn't a big deal at all. There's no need to feel embarrassed."
"You're absolutely right!"
Kogoro Mouri instantly regarded Natsume as a close friend, patting him hard on the shoulder and exclaiming:
"Xia Ye, it's so good that you understand me!"
"Ran always says that I'm being unfair to Eri by going to places like that, but there's no way Eri and I can be together anymore. If it weren't for Ran's feelings, I might have already divorced Eri."
"You're right, I'm practically single now, so it's normal for me to look for women. It's just a pity I can't tell Xiaolan any of this!"
Hearing Kogoro Mouri's heartfelt expression.
Xia Ye was both amused and exasperated.
This guy is really honest.
However, the idea of taking care of Xiaolan's feelings is misguided. If they had divorced sooner, the harm to Xiaolan might have been much less than the harm caused by delaying for ten years and making her worry.
Talk about it.
Eri should just divorce him!
This would be a relief for everyone.
Moreover, Eri doesn't want to engage in any strange or exciting activities like Yukiko. Divorce allows her to say goodbye to the past and start a new life.
Kogoro Mouri continued to complain and whine, clearly regarding Natsume as a confidante.
Moreover, Xia Ye's performance just now was, in his opinion, a way of pleasing him, Xiao Lan's parent and future father-in-law, which made him very satisfied, and his impression of Xia Ye was extremely good.
But he didn't know.
Xia Ye's attempts to "please" him weren't just for Xiao Lan's sake; Eri Kisaki was also a factor, since she was still his wife. Even though Xia Ye had become a traitor, she still felt a little guilty towards him.
...
Both sides were very sincere.
The conversation went very smoothly.
Before we knew it, it was time to film Yoko Okino's scenes.
Xiao Lan turned around, wanting to remind Xia Ye, but then saw him chatting enthusiastically with his father. A happy smile appeared on her face as she walked over, her beautiful eyes filled with curiosity:
"What are you talking about?"
"Haha, Xiao Lan—"
"I really click with Xia Ye!"
"You have good taste!"
Kogoro Mouri practically considered Natsume his son-in-law, openly praising him in front of Ran.
"Dad, what are you saying?!"
Xiao Lan blushed, startled by her father. She glanced shyly at Xia Ye with her beautiful eyes, then lowered her head. The blush quickly spread from her cheeks to her delicate earlobes.
but--
Although shy.
But she felt a sweet warmth in her heart.
Because this way.
Xia Ye has finally gained her father's approval!
As for the approval of another relative—
Xiao Lan's heart suddenly became complicated.
Thinking of my mother.
She then recalled the day she went to Izu.
That evening.
Actually, she wasn't asleep.
Xia Ye and her mother secretly climbed over the wall and stayed in a secluded spot for several minutes, which she saw!
That's clearly...
Think of this.
Xiao Lan sighed inwardly.
So, in the end, I couldn't escape this fate after all?
in fact--
I even discussed it with Sonoko that day.
That brat tried to cheer herself up; after all, what's done is done, so she should just let things take their course.
To put it lightly.
How can you possibly think about something like this?!
Damn Natsuba!
He's making me so conflicted, while he's out having a good time with other women. What a scoundrel!
"Hehe, you're even shy~"
Kogoro Mouri, unaware of his daughter's complicated feelings, smiled and said:
"Never mind you, I had a great chat with Xia Ye anyway, you can handle your own affairs now~"
"Um--"
Xiao Lan nodded obediently.
He secretly grumbled to himself.
I have to handle this myself!
If you knew that both my mother and I—
Aren't you going to be furious with us?
No, thinking about it, it's really a bit embarrassing for Dad. I might as well let Xia Ye properly "show some respect" to him. After all, he's the future son-in-law, so it's only natural for him to be respectful to his father-in-law!
but--
A question suddenly popped into Xiaolan's mind.
If we go by Mom's side, cough cough!
She quickly shook her head, banishing the thought from her mind. "Damn it, thinking about this kind of thing, I must be crazy!"
Chapter 203 Xia Ye: Conan is like half my son, right?
Filming for Yoko Okino's scenes began amidst Ran's wild thoughts.
As a suspenseful mystery drama.
Scenes of murder are naturally indispensable.
The scene being filmed right now is the female lead, played by Yoko Okino, accidentally killing the handsome man played by Shingo Nachi.
Yoko Okino held a bloodstained blade, her expression terrified, her beautiful eyes filled with panic, and her voice trembling. She perfectly portrayed the image of a young girl who accidentally killed someone.