My life in the underworld begins at the Takayanagi family!

"Xiao Xun, I'll go back and tell my dad that I'll continue to stay here."

Ran Mouri reassured Kaoru Takayanagi by saying that although she would not be able to stay at the school until after tomorrow, Ran Mouri had already been staying there for two days, so going back was just a formality.

"Sister Xiaolan, would you like me to go back with you?"

Since it's just a formality to go back, Kaoru Takayanagi also wants to help her older sister, Ran.

"No need, I can explain it to them myself when I get back."

The reason she refused Gao Liuxun was because she was worried that if she went back this time, she would eavesdrop on something bad with Gao Liuxun again, and she was afraid that Gao Liuxun would not be able to keep the secret for long.

"Sister Xiaolan, I'll wait for you to come back here. I won't sleep until you come back."

"I'll be back soon."

..............

Ran Mouri returned to the detective agency, preparing to go up to the third floor to pack her clothes, which she would move from her home to Ichiro Takayanagi's agency in several batches.

However, as she entered the second-floor reception room, she overheard Kogoro Mouri and Shinichi Kudo's conversation, and she involuntarily stopped in her tracks.

Ran Mouri's heart was already in turmoil after overhearing Kogoro Mouri and Shinichi Kudo's private conversation on the third floor with Kaoru Takayanagi.

Could it be that while I was away from the agency, Shinichi Kudo came here again to strengthen her bond with her father?

"Shinichi, how about I feed you, mouth to mouth?"

Upon hearing her father's words, Ran Mouri almost vomited.

When did his father become like this? And why didn't Shinichi Kudo even put up a fight?

"I have my own hands."

Shinichi Kudo still refused, but there was no strong sense of resistance in his tone.

"Then why don't you and Xiaolan go to the amusement park tomorrow?"

If you go out, Xiaolan might notice something amiss.

And with that guy Takayanagi Ichiro acting as a third wheel, he'll definitely cause trouble.

Although Ran Mouri is not a professional detective, she has helped with some matters at this detective agency, so she must know some detective techniques.

As for that guy, Takayanagi Ichiro, although he was just a loan shark...

But he was clearly an exceptionally intelligent person, and a graduate of the University of Tokyo.

"Isn't that what you wanted?"

After making a sarcastic remark about Kogoro Mouri, Shinichi Kudo immediately said to him:

"I think what you did by taking me out just now was a bit too ahead of its time."

If Xiaolan finds out, she'll definitely throw a tantrum.

"There is absolutely no problem with that. Xiaolan will leave this detective agency and become Xiaoxun's personal tutor at the loan agency."

Then you can come to my detective agency, and I will announce to everyone that I want to learn good reasoning skills from you, and no one will doubt it.

Although we've had some arguments in the past, it's fine as long as those close to us don't notice anything wrong.

"Then, your detective duo—a high school student detective and me, a retired police officer—might become a legendary tale."

At this moment, Kogoro Mouri suddenly became incredibly shrewd. He didn't care at all that his daughter was going to work as a tutor at the loan office next door, because that would allow her to repay the ten million yen loan.

Moreover, he has a clear plan for his future: forming a detective duo with Shinichi Kudo might attract a lot of energy.

Kogoro Mouri believes that if he could change Shinichi Kudo's personality and be less individualistic in future media interviews, the police would be more accepting of him.

Just then, Kogoro Mouri and Shinichi Kudo heard the sound of people coming upstairs outside, and they immediately quieted down.

Fortunately, the footsteps going upstairs didn't head towards the second floor, but went directly to the third floor.

Ran Mouri has returned from the loan office next door, which makes Kogoro Mouri and Shinichi Kudo's hearts pound.

Chapter 158 Xiaolan, this is your home now.

Kogoro Mouri and Shinichi Kudo have developed a close relationship, but neither of them has figured out how to face Ran Mouri.

Kogoro Mouri's ideas just now were all about the future. If Ran Mouri were to discover his relationship with Shinichi Kudo now, it would definitely cause a huge uproar.

Fortunately, Ran Mouri's footsteps continued up to the third floor and she showed no intention of coming up to the second floor.

"We should pretend."

Shinichi Kudo offered his idea, and Kogoro Mouri nodded, then put some things away.

Not long after, the two of them heard footsteps coming down from the third floor.

However, this time Ran Mouri didn't leave immediately; instead, she opened the door to the second floor.

Ran Mouri had a package in her hand, which she had obviously packed up upstairs and was preparing to take to the loan office next door.

"Dad, Shinichi, so you're here. I didn't hear anything earlier."

Ran Mouri's face and expression didn't change at all, and neither Kogoro Mouri nor Shinichi Kudo could tell.

"Ran, I've realized that I need to work really hard to give you a better life, so I'm humbly asking Kudo for some reasoning techniques."

Kogoro Mouri no longer calls Shinichi Kudo "Shinichi"; he now calls him "Kudo-kun," which is similar to what he used to call him.

If Ran Mouri hadn't just heard about the two of them flirting here, she might have believed her father's words.

"Then I hope you can study more, Dad. Becoming a famous detective will be of great help to your future career."

I came home this time to pack some things, preparing to move next door.

"Because I signed a contract with President Takayanagi to become Kaoru's personal tutor, it will be difficult for me to come back to this house to cook for you in the future."

After hearing this, Shinichi Kudo felt a little reluctant, as if something important had left him.

However, he did not speak directly, because his relationship with Kogoro Mouri had given him a different kind of experience.

"Xiao Lan, I'm really sorry. I caused all this trouble, and now you have to clean it up."

At this point, Kogoro Mouri apologized, but he did not ask his daughter to come back.

Kogoro Mouri believes that Ran Mouri working as a tutor for three years to repay the 10 million yen debt would be the best outcome.

If Ran Mouri were to have something happen between her and Ichiro Takayanagi during those three years, Kogoro Mouri might even be able to climb on top of him and act all high and mighty, which would be a different kind of enjoyment altogether.

However, I absolutely cannot reveal my thoughts to my daughter, otherwise she will definitely hate me.

“Dad, we are a family, so of course we should share these things together. There’s nothing to worry about.”

Ran Mouri didn't want to discuss this matter further and immediately turned her attention to Shinichi Kudo.

Ran Mouri could sense that Shinichi Kudo was avoiding her gaze, but she wasn't angry. Instead, she asked softly:

"Shinichi, do you have any special plans for tomorrow's trip to the amusement park?"

"No, we'll check again when we get there."

If it were the old Shinichi Kudo, he would definitely have come up with some special travel routes.

However, since he now has a different relationship with Kogoro Mouri, there is no need to keep a close eye on tomorrow's outing.

"Okay, then let's go to the amusement park together tomorrow."

We set off in President Takayanagi's car; he and Kaoru were going together anyway.

"can."

Shinichi Kudo no longer resists Ichiro Takayanagi, since there's no possibility of anything happening between him and Ran Mouri anymore.

"Dad, I'll head over now."

Ran Mouri looked at him again, and Kogoro Mouri said something before picking up his bag and leaving.

After the footsteps disappeared, Shinichi Kudo seemed to vanish, collapsing into his seat as if all his strength had vanished.

He had been rather cautious in his responses to Ran Mouri, not wanting her to notice anything amiss.

When we go out tomorrow, it would be best to keep a distance from Ran Mouri and let her play with Kaoru Takayanagi.

However, Shinichi Kudo immediately felt himself fall into a gentle and broad embrace, as Kogoro Mouri was already sitting next to him.

"Shinichi, I will always be on your side, so don't feel any pressure."

"Uncle Kogoro..."

Before Shinichi Kudo could finish speaking, Kogoro Mouri cut him off.

..........

When Ran Mouri returned to the Modern Agency, she didn't look too good.

Kaoru Takayanagi and Ichiro Takayanagi understood something because they had seen Kogoro Mouri and Shinichi Kudo walking hand in hand outside when they were sitting in the office earlier.

Who knows, Ran Mouri might discover something incredible when she goes home this time.

Takayanagi Mitsuka was unaware of the situation, but seeing that Mouri Ran looked unwell, she immediately asked her about it with concern.

"Xiao Lan, you don't seem to be feeling well. Would you like me to go with you to the nearby hospital?"

"Auntie, no need. I was just thinking that for more than ten years, I lived in the detective agency."

For the next three years, I will be living here as Xiaoxun's tutor. I have some mixed feelings about it.

Ran Mouri felt a warm feeling in her heart. Back at the detective agency, Kogoro Mouri and Shinichi Kudo had always wanted her to leave as soon as possible and not be a third wheel.

Although the place where the master lived was not far from the place where the detective couldn't sleep, it was still an unfamiliar place.

Fortunately, the people here are nice, so Ran Mouri won't feel embarrassed.

Ran Mouri said she was fine, but Mitsuka Takayanagi didn't believe her immediately. Instead, she looked at Ichiro Takayanagi.

"Xiao Lan, this place will be your home from now on. If you feel uncomfortable or want to buy anything, just tell us. We will always be on your side."

“Brother Gao Liu, I really don’t feel uncomfortable at all, and I will treat this place as my home from now on.”

If Takayanagi Ichiro and the others treat her with sincerity, then Mouri Ran certainly wouldn't try to deceive Takayanagi Ichiro.

"Sister Xiaolan, we've already chosen your room. Let me take you there now."