Conan: I'm Not a Model Worker in the Winery

Chapter 721 Wonderful
A new day, a new beginning.

It's still the day when school hasn't started yet.

Mao Lilan got up early, packed her things, made breakfast, and then went to wake up the sleeping adults and children:

"Conan! And dad, breakfast is ready."

Two completely different voices suddenly rang out from the same room:
"Okay...right away..."

“Hahaha~whoosh…”

One was breathing weakly and the other was snoring.

After a while, Mr. Ke came out in his pajamas, looking sleepy, sat down at the table where breakfast was prepared, and drowsily grabbed a sandwich and put it into his mouth.

"Conan!"

It was too late when Xiaolan wanted to stop it.

Conan took a bite.

Then suddenly woke up——

“So hot!!”

Mao Lilan was helpless: "The meat inside was just baked, and I even put it in the oven and turned it around... Really, even if Conan knew that I was going home, he shouldn't be so excited."

Conan: "..."

He is not what he doesn't have!

He was not excited at all, but distressed! He was so distressed that he couldn't sleep all night!
Thinking about what happened yesterday, Conan felt weak all over.

Maori Kogoro and Xiaolan both returned to Tokyo yesterday, and as soon as they came back, they learned that Conan was going to be picked up by his parents...

……Yes.

Conan made his choice with the help of two people.

and so……

It's time for him to leave.

Leaving the home of my childhood sweetheart.

Because of this, Conan was so worried that he didn't sleep well that night...

He had just been awakened by the scalding, and when he heard Xiaolan talking about this again, he felt even more depressed.

"correct!"

Xiaolan suddenly remembered something and clapped her hands, "Conan's mother called last night and said that she will pick you up around ten o'clock today! There is still some time after dinner, and I have to pack Conan's luggage!"

Conan couldn't help it anymore, so he took a sandwich and stuffed it into his mouth, saying in a sad and angry tone, "Sister Xiaolan, please stop talking!!"

Damn it! The thought that he would never be able to feel Xiaolan’s warm embrace again made him feel uncomfortable all over.

Xiaolan thought that he was upset because he didn't want to go home, so she comforted him with kind words for a long time before this famous detective, who looked 7 years old but was actually 17, accepted the fact that he could not sleep in a beautiful woman's arms.

I had a quick breakfast.

They also knew that this was the last time they could spend together happily, so they didn't plan any special activities today. They just stayed on the sofa and watched TV. Mao Lilan occasionally asked Conan about the situation at home...

If it were in the past, Conan would have to make it up on the spot.

But things are different now.

He couldn't sleep last night and spent a lot of time memorizing the script. He came up with the family situation of "Edogawa Conan" very easily. Xiaolan didn't notice anything wrong with it at all - and probably no one else could notice it.

After all, this is the identity template that was collectively developed by his mom, dad, and that group of evil people!
What's even more outrageous is that Rei and Gin actually wanted to use Conan Edogawa's identity to do something, which made Conan very depressed.

——He had already chosen the option to grow bigger, so it was only natural that he became a small peripheral member of the five-star group...

However, because of Kudo Yusaku and Yukiko, Conan received a little preferential treatment, which means that he is basically not needed in normal times. He can pretend that he is not a member of the Five Star Team, but he must not disclose any relevant information.

However, the Five Star Team's request is that even if he turns back into Kudo Shinichi, Conan's identity cannot be exposed, that is, he cannot expose the fact that 'Kudo Shinichi is equal to Conan'...

The reason is that the identity of 'Conan' is still useful.

When Conan heard this, he felt a little uneasy, and at least three possible ways of being exploited popped up in his mind...

For example, using the identity of Edogawa Conan to commit fraud...

Let others disguise as Conan to deceive the Maori family's trust, etc...

But, think about it.

Conan found himself worrying about nothing again.

Because even if he knew what the Five Star Group was trying to do, he would be unable to organize it... What's more, there was a contract that bound him tightly.

……

In the blink of an eye, it was ten o'clock.

Conan looked at the time, and his originally uneasy mood became unusually calm as the time approached.

Instead, it was Xiaolan, who had been very calm all morning, who showed reluctance.

"Hey, Conan, after you go to America, will you come back to Japan?" Xiaolan was a little worried.

Although Conan only stayed in their house for half a year, she always felt like she had lived there for half a century.

She felt it was a bit sudden to leave at this time...

Moreover, Conan's parents called so suddenly that she was not mentally prepared at all.

Can……

After all, it's just a temporary stay.

Xiaolan comforted herself in this way.

Conan could see that his childhood sweetheart was in a state of emotional ups and downs, and he couldn't bear to watch it, but he still recited in a low voice: "Maybe, I will come back? It's just that my mother thinks that education outside is more suitable for me...but my father thinks that it's not impossible for me to return to Japan to develop when I grow up."

What he says now is a little inappropriate for his age, but it's not a big problem.

Very early on, Hiroki established his precocious character.

Therefore, Xiaolan did not feel surprised by Conan's words, but was a little happy: "So, Conan, you will come back? If you come back to play in the future, you can--"

"Ding dong~"

Xiaolan's words were interrupted by the ringing of the phone.

After a moment's pause, she realized that it might be Conan's parents who came to pick him up.

"Please wait a moment!" Mao Lilan shouted, and immediately went over to open the door, "Auntie Fumiyo! Are you here to pick up Conan? Please come in..."

"Oh, thank you for your help, Xiaolan."

A slightly plump woman walked in wearing a windbreaker and leather gloves.

This appearance was actually a disguise designed by Kudo Yukiko to play a trick on her own son - Edogawa Fumiyo.

Conan felt a toothache when he saw this makeup, and remembered the fear of being dominated by his biological parents disguised as men in black that night...

Because the purpose of their visit was stated in advance, Edogawa Fumiyo...or rather, Kudo Yukiko, did not argue too much with Xiaolan. After briefly explaining their purpose, she looked at Conan with a smile.

The motherly look in Conan's eyes confirmed that this was definitely his mother, and not some random person in disguise...

Conan pouted, reluctantly held his mother's hand, and looked at Xiaolan reluctantly for the last time.

...Well, the last view from Conan's perspective.

"Oh, by the way! Xiaolan, I heard from Yukiko that you have a very good detective boyfriend." Kudo Yukiko suddenly said, "Doesn't he live with you?"

Xiaolan: “……???”

Boyfriend?! Conan: “?!!”

Well done, mom!

"Ahhh Auntie, what are you talking about!!"

Xiaolan's face suddenly turned like a cooked shrimp. Not only did she turn red, but she was also steaming.

But Kudo Yukiko pretended not to see it and continued to talk to herself: "Oh, he's not here? That's strange. I visited the Kudo family before, and there was no one there. Professor Agasa asked me to ask you..."

After hearing this, Mao Lilan finally calmed down a little, "Um, Aunt Fumiyo, Shinichi hasn't been back for a long time... He said he had an important case, so he's been out all the time."

"Is that so..." Kudo Yukiko nodded, and then said again, "Then I wonder if Xiaolan can help me call Yukiko's son and ask him where he is? I brought you a gift when I came to Japan this time, and I would be embarrassed if I don't give it to you in person."

"……what?"

Mao Lilan was stunned and hesitated for a while, but still agreed, "Then I'll call him and ask him, but Shinichi often doesn't answer the phone."

"It's okay. If there's really no other way, I'll leave the gift here. It'll be the same if you have the chance to give it to him."

Yukiko Kudo was smiling.

Mao Lilan dialed the number with the intention of giving it a try.

But don't want to...

Surprisingly, the calling tone only lasted five seconds before the call was answered.

"Hello? Xiaolan, what's wrong? Why are you calling me suddenly?"

Xiaolan hadn't heard the voice of her childhood sweetheart for a long time, and for a moment she forgot what she was going to say.

This...why did you answer it so quickly today?

"Hello? Hello, hey, hey! Lan! What's going on? Did you call the wrong number..."

"…I didn't make a mistake! Shinichi, you idiot!"

Mao Lilan quickly yelled to stop the other party from hanging up, her face a little red, "Who would have thought that you would answer the phone so quickly today... Oh, it's Conan's mother who came to pick up Conan, but Auntie Fumiyo brought some gifts to give to you. Are you busy now? If you don't have time, I can help collect them..."

The voice on the other end of the phone rose: "Ah? What? That kid is leaving?"

Mao Lilan blinked and said, "Yeah, how..."

"Great! That troublesome little devil is finally leaving! Lan, ask Aunt Wendai to wait for me, I'll be right over - oh no, it'll take me some time to get here, ask Aunt Wendai to come back this afternoon!"

The voice on the other end of the phone was impatient and hung up immediately.

Conan: "..."

Don't let him know who is pretending to be him and calling! How dare he say he is in the way...

Excessive!

Conan felt that his young heart had been greatly hurt.

Xiaolan was a little confused about the reaction of this 'Kudo Shinichi', but she still told Kudo Yukiko what the other party said.

Afterwards, Kudo Yukiko said that there was no problem and that she could come back in the afternoon.

"Okay, Conan, say goodbye to Xiaolan!" Kudo Yukiko gently picked up her baby.

Conan's eyes were filled with tears, "Sister Xiaolan... Goodbye!"

Xiaolan's eyes: "Well...bye, bye..."

It's strange, Conan was clearly going home... why did she have the illusion that he was being sent to a slaughterhouse?
...In the end, Conan was taken away by his own nanny.

Everything was arranged temporarily yesterday, so Conan did not show anything wrong.

Until the afternoon -

Kudo Yukiko brought Conan back as promised.

There was another person present as well: Kudo Shinichi.

The sudden appearance of her childhood sweetheart after not seeing her for a long time really gave Xiaolan a big surprise.

Conan, on the other hand, was a little uncomfortable with this.

...Well, now it’s Kudo Shinichi.

The current Kudo Shinichi is the original product, but the perspective has changed, making Xiaolan a little uncomfortable to look at.

Well, it looks better.

In order to express her love as 'Edogawa Fumiyo' for her nephew, Kudo Yukiko used her disguised body to give her own children a big hug, and then gave each of them a bag of gifts and asked them to open them when they returned home.

During this process, 'Conan' remained very quiet, not saying a word, but occasionally rolling his half-moon eyes to stare at Kudo Shinichi.

With those familiar world-weary eyes, how could he not know who this was?
Thinking of the arrangement of the script, Kudo Shinichi looked at Conan, then looked at his mother, and whispered in Xiaolan's ear: "See, I told you that this little brat is very troublesome, right?"

Disguised Conan: “…” She can hear it!
Xiaolan rolled her eyes at him and said, "It's all because of your bad attitude towards Conan! Conan was very cheerful in the morning... Come on, Conan, eat a few of these cookies before you leave."

Conan smiled immediately and said to Xiaolan in a very sweet voice: "Hi~ Thank you, Xiaolan, you are the best!"

Kudo Shinichi: "..."

Pack! Then install it!
For some reason, he felt sour now...

It's not necessary, but I just want to be jealous.

After delivering the gift, Kudo Yukiko was very satisfied. She took Conan and left the Mouri Detective Agency. Before leaving, she cast a coquettish glance at her son, which made someone feel a chill.

At this time, there was no one else in the Maori Detective Agency - Maori Kogoro got up at noon, had a meal, and then went to talk to clients again...

But in this case, most people go secretly to bet on horses or football.

Anyway, in Xiaolan's understanding, her father did very little serious work besides solving cases.

"Are you leaving later?" Mao Lilan looked at her childhood sweetheart.

Kudo Shinichi turned his head and slowly opened his mouth, revealing a brilliant smile: "Of course..."

"I'm not leaving!"

"..."

Mao Lilan, who had already prepared herself to lose what she had gained, was forced to interrupt just as she was beginning to build up her emotions.

Then, Xiaolan stared at Kudo Shinichi blankly for a long time.

"But, Xiaolan..." Kudo Shinichi smiled, his face suddenly became serious, and he took two steps forward, "Actually, I have a request."

He put his hands on Ran Mouri's shoulders, causing her heart to skip a beat.

"You, what are you doing?" Xiaolan blushed immediately.

Could it be, could it be...

"actually, I……"

Kudo Shinichi took a deep breath and looked at her with an extremely serious expression, "You also know that I have been absent from school for more than half a year."

Mao Lilan blushed and nodded, "Then, then?"

"So!" Kudo Shinichi finally revealed his true intentions and patted Qingmei's shoulder vigorously. "Can you lend me that notebook so I can copy it? Please!"

Mao Lilan: "...?"

Shinichi is a big idiot!!

The fist has become hard.

(End of this chapter)