Out-of-control players in the world of Detective Conan

Hearing someone compliment her on her beauty, Sonoko Suzuki smiled shyly.

"Hehe, Mr. Qi Ming is really good at complimenting people, but Xiao Lan is still prettier."

When she walks down the street with Xiaolan, she's usually the one who gets ignored...

"No, no, no, Miss Suzuki, there's no need to be modest. You and Miss Mori each have your own beauty. I'm sure Miss Suzuki has many suitors, right?"

"Oh, no, Mr. Qi Ming, you're so annoying!" Suzuki Sonoko's smile widened upon hearing Qi Ming's words.

Qi Ming looked Suzuki Sonoko up and down, then pointed to her forehead. "Ms. Suzuki, your face model, cough cough, your features are naturally beautiful, the problem lies in your hairstyle."

"Take off your headband and change your hairstyle, and your appearance might be upgraded from outstanding to extraordinary."

"Really? I'll try it when I get back!"

Conan was quite shocked to see Sonoko and Qi Ming having such a pleasant conversation.

How can Qi Ming lie through his teeth? How can he tell that Yuanzi has suitors, and quite a few at that?

And judging from Qi Ming's tone...

If a man gives advice on a woman's appearance, it's either because he's interested in her, or because he himself is a womanizer!

However, the aura emanating from Qi Ming clearly could not be the latter.

In other words, he's interested in the garden?

Conan was shocked by his own guess.

Impossible, absolutely no one could be interested in the garden!

However, Conan thought for a moment and realized that Qi Ming was a mercenary, so perhaps he knew about various conglomerates in different worlds and knew that Sonoko was the daughter of the Suzuki Conglomerate.

So, he was after money?

Just as Conan was deep in thought, his sixth sense, that of a detective, suddenly detected a gaze.

He looked up and his eyes met those of the girl hiding behind Qi Ming.

Conan gave Ai Haibara a friendly smile and waved, but she looked away and ignored him.

Conan scratched his head somewhat awkwardly.

...What an unlovable brat.

But why was she staring at me like that? And her gaze seemed to have a hint of...amusement?

Conan then turned his gaze back to Qi Ming.

Qi Ming and that little girl had no resemblance whatsoever, so was he an orphan they found on the battlefield?

It's really strange that a mercenary would adopt a child.

"Hey Conan, you noticed too, didn't you?" Mitsuhiko suddenly leaned forward and whispered to Conan.

"What did you notice?"

"What else could it be?" Genta also stepped forward, exchanging a knowing glance with Mitsuhiko.

"That girl is so cute!"

Feeling ignored, Ayumi put her hands on her hips and looked at the three whispering people with a somewhat resentful gaze.

When you see a new love, you forget about the old one.

But that girl was really cute, like a doll.

……

"Mr. Qi Ming, I didn't expect you to be so knowledgeable."

On the other side, Sonoko Suzuki and Qi Ming finished their discussion about beauty and fashion, and Sonoko felt she had benefited greatly.

Perhaps Suzuki Sonoko had some ulterior motives, because she suddenly said to Qi Ming, "Mr. Qi Ming, could I add your phone number? If there's a chance, could we meet up together and you give me some advice?"

Task accepted: Help Sonoko Suzuki complete her image makeover

Task Rewards: 2000 experience points, 66 cash, special item: Magical headband

Yo ho.

Qi Ming raised an eyebrow. When luck comes, you can't stop it. You can even get a hidden quest with good rewards on the street?

"Of course, Miss Suzuki, you..."

Just as Qi Ming was about to give Suzuki Sonoko his phone number, he suddenly felt a warm touch on his little finger.

Qi Ming lowered his head and saw that Ai Haibara was staring straight at him.

"Brother Qi Ming, do you not want me anymore?"

"what?"

Qi Ming's lips twitched slightly, looking puzzled.

What did he do?

"What's wrong, Ai?"

Ai Haibara said seriously, "Once my brother gets another woman's phone number, he'll leave his sister at home for days."

Sonoko Suzuki froze, her eyes looking at Qi Ming with a slightly strange expression.

Is Mr. Qi Ming really that kind of person?

Even though he's handsome, I'd rather not ask for his phone number.

...Why is it that every handsome guy she's interested in seems so off?!

But Lord Kid is an exception!

[Suzuki Sonoko is about to withdraw her mission]

Qi Ming was completely dumbfounded.

Oh my god! What are you thinking?!

Did you just adopt me yesterday, Onii-san? Why have you been left at home for days?!

You were just being so polite and gentlemanly, and instead of admiring your brother's character, you're slandering me!

Ai Haibara glanced at Qi Ming's slightly twitching lips and couldn't help but smile inwardly. Her eyes narrowed into slits, and a sweet smile spread across her face.

"I saw all of this on TV, and I think it's very realistic."

Hearing Xiao Ai's explanation, Qi Ming's twitching lips finally calmed down.

Hey sis, next time when you talk, can you please stop panting so much?

On the other side, Sonoko Suzuki also breathed a sigh of relief. She bent down to reach out and stroke Ai Haibara's head, but the little girl dodged her.

It's rare for Sonoko Suzuki to reach the same consensus as Conan.

What an unlovable little brat...

Qi Ming watched Ai Haibara's subtle movements, a look of sudden realization flashing in his eyes.

He understood again.

Having just been released from the mental hospital, the little girl finally had someone to rely on, and naturally regarded the person who adopted her as her only pillar of support.

While it may be described as a pillar of support, it is also a manifestation of possessiveness, a desire to be pampered by one's own parents, and a fear of being taken away by others.

Ai Haibara is probably suffering from this possessiveness right now, and doesn't want to get too close to others.

This mental hospital is a mess; look at how they've tortured this young girl.

Surprisingly, Qi Ming decided to voluntarily give up this mission.

Although he was indeed very interested in the [magical headband] among the rewards, considering the long-term game, Ai's character development was more important.

"Ms. Suzuki, let's just forget about this. You've seen how much my sister cares about me. Actually, a few months ago, I was cheated out of my feelings and money by a woman. I gave all my possessions to that woman, and I almost jumped off the balcony myself."

"Fortunately, my sister found me in time and persuaded me, giving me the courage to keep living. Although I know Ms. Suzuki isn't a bad person, but..."

Qi Ming gave Ai Haibara a loving look at the opportune moment, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Sonoko Suzuki covered her mouth with both hands, her eyes slightly red.

Ran Mouri, the three Teitan kids who had just finished listening to the story, and even the sales assistant next to them were all moved to tears.

The only two people present who remained unmoved were Ai Haibara and Conan.

Ai Haibara was completely stunned after hearing the story.

She suddenly realized that her acting skills were utterly insignificant compared to Qi Ming's.

She really can make things up so easily! The story she told almost made her believe it!

Conan, however, curled his lip, put his hands in his pockets, and walked up to Qi Ming with a grin, saying:

"Wow, Brother Qi Ming, you're amazing! You've earned so much money in just a few months and even brought your little sister to shop at such a high-end clothing store."

"I imagine Qi Ming's job must be quite extraordinary, right?"

Qi Ming frowned upon hearing this.

What an unlovable little brat.