Chapter 142 Being let go
Chapter 143 Being stood up
"I'm back." That night, after attending Takayama Minami's concert, I returned to the Maori Detective Agency. But when I came back, the lights in the room were all off. The whole family was gone. "Huh? Where did they go?" I wondered, why didn't they tell me that the whole family was gone? What about my dinner? Just thinking about it, I took out my phone and called Conan, and soon, Conan's voice rang out from the other end.

"Moshi Moshi? Kaoru?"

"Ah, Conan, where did you go? Why did everyone disappear when I came back?"

"Oh, it's like this. We were supposed to wait for you to come back for dinner, but uncle suddenly received a commission, so we came to the scene first to check the situation, Xiaolan... Sister said that you should solve the problem of dinner by yourself when you come back, and we may not be back until very late."

"Hmm? Is Xiaolan with you?" I asked.

"Yeah, do you want to talk to Sister Xiaolan on the phone?" Conan said with some fear.

"Hey...it seems she's really around. Okay, let's call her." Feeling Conan's embarrassment, I could only smile.

"Mosi Mosi, Xiaoxun, are you home?" Xiaolan's soft voice came over.

"Yes, Sister Xiaolan, where are you?"

"We are now at Mr. Kujiujiu Yuankang's house."

"Ninety-nine Yuankang?" I wondered. That world-famous magician? How come I am always associated with magicians today? Not only magicians, but also wizards.

"Well, a murder happened here a few days ago. Mr. Jiujiu was killed. We are investigating this matter." Xiaolan replied. "I'm sorry, Xiaoxun, because it happened suddenly, we can't bring you with us. Otherwise, you can take a taxi to find us? The address is..."

"Oh, no need, Xiaolan, I'll just wait for you to come back. I haven't had dinner yet." I said embarrassedly. It was a rare day of freedom, how could I be so obedient and go to find them?

"Oh, okay then. I'm sorry, Xiaoxun, I couldn't make dinner for you." Xiaolan said apologetically.

"Yeah~ It's okay, it's okay. I'll go out for dinner by myself. Sister Xiaolan, you guys should come back soon too. I'll be waiting for you~" I responded happily, showing my little white teeth.

"Well, we'll go back after the case here is over." Xiaolan smiled gently. "Well, I'll hang up first. Conan, my father and I have things to do here."

"Eh? Wait a minute, Sister Xiaolan."

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"Hey, Xiaolan, please give the phone back to Conan. Minami-sister sent me many autographed CDs and photos. I can't wait to show them off to Conan~"

"Eh? I see? Okay, wait a moment." With that, the phone returned to Conan's hand.

"What's wrong?" Conan asked after picking up the phone.

"Minami gave me a lot of CDs and photos. The kind with signatures."

"...ha?"

"Well... this is a lie I just made up. Don't let it slip later." I shrugged and smiled. "Let's get down to business. Did something happen between you and Xiaolan today?"

"Huh? Why are you asking?" Conan asked in confusion.

"Didn't you hear what Xiaolan said just now?" I was a little speechless. "She said that she, Conan and her father still have something to do. Do you understand this sentence?"

"..."

"Stupid, did you really use all your IQ to solve the case?" I held my forehead. "You guys are solving the case, you must be involved, but it's my dad who solved the case openly, you are the one who solved the case secretly, but now Xiaolan mentioned you, which means that you are now the dominant person in solving the case. Did you forget to hide your identity when solving the case again?"

"Hearing what you said..." Conan hesitated. "Xiaolan did seem a little strange today. By the way, Xiaolan took off my glasses when I was sleeping today. Did she see something?"

"Stupid! I told you to hide yourself a long time ago. You should clean up your own mess! Be careful. I don't care what method you use. Don't expose your identity. If something goes wrong, I won't forgive you!" I yelled at Conan and hung up the phone. How could this guy be so stupid in terms of feelings when he has such a high IQ? Shaking my head, I walked into the house.

"Huh? This is..." I took a few steps and saw a thick photo album on the ground. It must have been placed on the table and then slipped off. However, just as I was about to pick up the album, a photo in the lower left corner caught my eye. It was a photo of Xiaolan and Kudo when they were young, next to Jiujiu Motoyasu, and I could clearly see the characters below. [With Shinichi during a magic show... ]

"Heh, heh... Looks like he really found it." I squinted my eyes and looked at the photo. "Kudo, you're on your own. I really can't save you." I closed the album and put it on the table. I let out a long breath, took out the lavender phone, and dialed a number.

"Moshi Moshi?" Conan's voice sounded again on the other side of the phone, but this time it was not Conan, but Minami.

"Hi, beautiful lady, I suddenly want to sing with you again at the concert on Saturday."

"Eh? Really?" After the performance, Minami, who was a little tired, suddenly became energetic after hearing what I said. After all, she knows the effect of double chorus best. Many fans even kept shouting "What a pity, I didn't hear the double sound effect" during today's performance. If the next performance can have double sound effect again and advertise it in advance, I believe the popularity will explode immediately.

"Ah, but you have to do me a favor." I shrugged.

"Huh? What?"

"Give me some of your autographed CDs and autographed photos."

"...Huh?" After a moment's pause, Minami's questioning voice reached my ears. "You want my autographed photo and CD?

"I can't help it. I was asked to do this. You know." I rubbed my hair helplessly. I am the same. Why did I have to pick this excuse for Xiaolan? Now I have to sell myself in exchange for some photo CDs to hide it from Xiaolan. So, Kudo, if you really have any problems this time, I will definitely sell you out immediately.

"Oh, I see. Is it for your girlfriend?"

"Heh, heh." I squinted my eyes and said with a frown. I really want to give it to Shiho, but the problem is that I don't know where she is now. Besides, you and Minami are so familiar with each other, I can just call you over. "Well, don't worry about who I'm giving it to, just tell me if you have it or not. I'm a little anxious here."

"Yes, I have a lot of autographed photos and CDs at my house. Can I bring them to you on Saturday?"

"No, I need it now." I said flatly. Of course I have to get it now. What if Xiaolan remembers what I said to her at night and asks me for autographed photos and CDs? "I remember your family lives near Shimachime, right?"

"Yes what's the matter?"

"How about this, I'll go to your house and get it later. By the way, have you eaten yet? If not, let's have dinner together later?"

"Oh, then that's not necessary. I've already eaten. I'm very tired from today's concert and want to rest early." Minami yawned cooperatively. "Then, just come to my house and get it. I'll wait for you." "Okay, see you in ten minutes."

"Ten minutes? So fast? I remember last time you said you lived in Gomachimo. It would take at least thirty minutes to get here from there, right?"

"I'll drive."

"...Aha?"

————The scent of orchids, the scent of lavender, the scent of home & the wings of angels, the wings of demons, the wings of guardians————

More than ten minutes later, under Minami's surprised gaze, I put a stack of autographed photos and CDs into the bag.

"Xiaoxun, you didn't really drive here, did you?" Minami, who was wearing light blue pajamas, had a drop of sweat on her head. Thirty minutes was compressed into ten minutes, and only by driving a car could this speed be achieved.

"I just took a taxi, and the road was clear, so I got here quickly." I said calmly.

"The road... is smooth?" Minami looked back out the window, only to see that the main street outside was already brightly lit. This made Minami feel upset again.

"Okay, then you should have a good rest. If nothing else, we'll see you on Saturday." I put away the CD and photos in my hand and looked back at Minami.

"Well... okay. See you on Saturday then." Minami smiled bitterly. This child is really hard to figure out.

After saying goodbye to Minami, I came to a deserted street, took out the car from the necklace and got in, while taking out the phone again.

"Moshi Moshi?" A sweet voice sounded in my ears.

"Girl, have you had dinner? If not, change your clothes quickly. I'll be there soon and take you and those three girls out for barbecue." I smiled smugly.

"Hehe, Bing, you're itching again after not seeing me for a few days, aren't you?" Jingliu smiled sweetly, but I could sense a chill in her tone.

"Hehe, I was just kidding. Don't be angry, Sister Jingliu." I responded embarrassedly.

"Hmph, that's more like it." Jingliu smiled with satisfaction. "Then wait a moment, I'll change my clothes first, maybe ten minutes or so."

"Ah, I'll be there around that time too, no rush. I'll hang up now."

"Hehe, okay~see you later." Jingliu hung up the phone with a naughty smile. I also raised the corner of my mouth and accelerated the speed of the car.

In less than fifteen minutes, I arrived at the door of my villa, and the four girls in the family had already dressed up and were waiting for me at the door.

"Hey, four beauties." I got out of the car and looked at the four people standing at the door with a smile, "The moonlight is bright tonight, I wonder if you ladies are interested in going out with me to have some fun?"

As soon as the words came out, Ningxue behind Jingliu instantly showed a blush on her face, Ningshuang was slightly stunned, and as for Ningyue, her face was so red that no one knew how red it was.

"Bing, I find that you are becoming more and more smooth-talking after not seeing you for a few days." Jingliu didn't react much. He came to me with a smile and pinched my cheek hard.

"Wuwuwu.. I'm done. Thank you..." I begged for mercy in a whimpering manner.

"So, what should we do now that we know we are wrong?" Jingliu understood what I said and smiled playfully.

"Send Lei to report to us..."

"Hmm? I don't understand what you said." Jingliu let go of his hand.

"Huh..." I rubbed my face. "I said, I'll give you gifts as compensation."

"Yeah, that's pretty good." Jingliu smiled with satisfaction.

"Really? I find that even if you don't move Shiho out, I can't do anything to you now." I rubbed my cheeks, squinted my eyes, and muttered softly.

"Huh? Bing, what did you say?" Jingliu asked in confusion.

"Ah, no, I said you will definitely like this gift." I quickly changed my words and took out four VIP tickets for the TWO-MIX concert on Saturday from my pocket.

"Eh? Concert tickets?" Jingliu was slightly stunned. "Why this?"

"Well...I met the lead singer of TWO-MIX by chance, so I asked her to send me some concert tickets."

"But why are there four? Where are yours?" Jingliu asked.

“I don’t need that thing.” I shrugged. “Because I will be on stage with TWO-MIX that day.”

"Hey?!" Jingliu was surprised.

"Well...something happened in the past few days. So I'll be on stage with TWO-MIX on Saturday." I said calmly. "Anyway, come and see. The concert I'm on is going to be quite interesting."

"Yeah, we'll definitely go check it out when the time comes." Jingliu said excitedly. "Then, Bing, let's go eat. I'm so hungry." After making enough noise, Jingliu returned to her girl-next-door look.

"Hi~hi." I said with a wry smile. "Get in the car, ladies, we're going to have a barbecue."

"Hmm~"

"Yes."

"Yes."

"yes.."

(End of this chapter)