Model worker and his little darling

Takagi leaned closer to Uncle Mori and whispered, "Detective Sato Shiba also died while holding his police handbook at night..."

Just then, Shiratori walked over and said, "Mr. Mori, you don't need to worry about what happens next. You should know, right?"

Watching Shiratori leave with Takagi, Hirai blinked. This time, he didn't give Uncle Mori any information at all.

"Need not to know!" is a common phrase among criminal investigators. This case may involve high-ranking officers, or even important figures who could affect the entire police force...

Upon hearing Conan's explanation to Hirai, Uncle Mori glanced at the two of them but said nothing, only pondering silently.

Seeing the somber expressions on the faces of both the older man and Conan, Heisei glanced at Kazato Kyosuke not far away. "A high-ranking officer in the police force? Does this concern the entire police force?"

Aren't you overestimating your opponent's strength?!

When he returned to Xiaolan's side, he overheard a few people gossiping about how Uncle Mori proposed to her back then.

This made Eri blush. "He said... I really love you so much, I love you more than anyone else on Earth."

These words made Ran blush and her heart race. She clasped her hands together, looking on with envy. "How romantic!" she thought, recalling how Shinichi Kudo had confessed to her.

Sonoko leaned close to Ran's ear with ill intent, "Does it remind you of the day your husband confessed his love to you...?"

Just then, the voice of Superintendent Odagiri Toshiro scolding his son could be heard from the side. His son, Odagiri Toshiya, dressed like a gangster, blew a smoke ring in his father's face.

Soon, Odagiri Toshi was also scolded and left, along with a brown-haired beauty.

Sudden--

"boom!"

An explosion severed the power supply to the entire floor, plunging the venue into darkness instantly.

Inspector Megure quickly instructed Takagi to go to the power distribution room to check the situation, and then told everyone to stay where they were and not to panic.

Xiaolan found the already turned-on flashlight in the cabinet under the sink and took it out.

Sato suddenly sensed a murderous intent. A gun barrel was raised in the darkness, and Ran, who was holding a flashlight, instantly revealed her position.

Sato immediately rushed towards Ran, "Ran, put her down quickly."

His slender body shielded Xiaolan from a burst of gunfire, and the bathroom pipes were also blown apart, spilling water all over the floor.

When the lights came on again, the murderer had vanished. Officer Sato lay on top of Ran, covered in blood, her fate unknown.

Seeing her hands stained with Officer Sato's blood, Xiaolan realized something, her voice trembling, "It's all my fault, I used the flashlight and got her hurt."

"what--"

After a scream, Xiaolan also lost consciousness.

Hearing Ran's voice, everyone rushed over. Takagi picked up Sato, saying, "Officer Sato, cheer up..."

Odagiri Toshiro remained calm and immediately ordered an ambulance to be called and the scene to be sealed off to test the reaction of everyone inside the venue to the gunfire.

The smoke reaction test was completed quickly, and no one in the venue reacted.

Soon, everyone arrived at the hospital, but Officer Sato's condition was very bad; he had a bullet lodged near his heart.

Inspector Megure still wanted to cover up the case, but Uncle Mori had already had enough.

"Why won't you tell me the truth? If anything goes wrong, my precious daughter will be shot..."

Just then, Sonoko ran over, "Something's wrong! Ran's awake, but she doesn't look right."

Upon hearing this, Conan rushed to the front.

"Sister Xiaolan, are you alright?"

"Little brother, who are you?"

Conan's ahoge (a single strand of hair sticking up) drooped down, and Uncle Mori walked shakily to Ran, "Ran..."

Xiaolan has lost her memory.

This was hard for everyone to believe, and the atmosphere in the ward was very somber.

Officer Shiratori invited Kyosuke Kazato to examine Ran. After a series of tests, he told everyone that this was reverse amnesia caused by a sudden illness or injury, but that she had already mastered the ability to take care of herself.

Uncle Mori slammed his hand on the table. "Inspector Megure, it's come to this, aren't you going to tell me?"

"Let me tell you everything."

These words shocked Shiratori. "But, Inspector Megure..."

"What's there to be afraid of? If I get fired, I'll just follow in my brother Mori's footsteps and open a detective agency."

Upon hearing this, Pingqing glanced at Conan. To achieve what Uncle Mori has, one needs a detective son-in-law.

Pingqing walked straight out of the office, too lazy to listen to these old stories.

As I approached Xiaolan's hospital room, I heard Yuanzi crying.

Even if you never remember me in your entire life, I will always be your friend.

Wow, Ran and Sonoko have such a good relationship!

Finally, Xiaolan was kept in the hospital for observation.

After Ran's condition stabilized, Professor Agasa and his detective team visited her at the hospital. The three children chattered excitedly about their past anecdotes, making Ran laugh.

Seeing the laughter and joy in the distance, Vermouth finally felt a little relieved. She wondered if she should find a reliable psychologist in the United States to come and give Xiaolan a proper check-up.

"Qingqing, who hurt Xiaolan?"

Hirakiyo shrugged, arms crossed. "Kyosuke Kazato."

Vermouth's eyes narrowed, and a murderous aura emanated from her. "Is that the one who examined Xiaolan just now?"

"Ah."

"Go, go tie him up."

Seeing Vermouth's murderous look, Pingqing obediently followed.

"Sister, I think it's good that Ran has amnesia. You can spend more time with her, occupy an important place in her heart, and preferably squeeze out Shinichi Kudo."

Vermouth glared at Pingqing with annoyance, "We'll talk about it later."

The two arrived at Beika Hospital, found Kyosuke Kazato, and Hiraiki knocked him unconscious and took him away.

Upon arriving at Vermouth's safe house, Vermouth saw Kyosuke Kazato lying unconscious on the ground and kicked him twice.

"Wake him up, and use all the methods you usually use in the interrogation room on him."

Pingqing nodded and used a knife to make several cuts on Kazato Kyosuke, causing Kazato Kyosuke to scream in pain.

They stuffed a Tamaki into Kazato Kyosuke's hand and then put an earphone in his head, letting him experience the "care" from the Grim Reaper, since he had just injured the Grim Reaper's woman.

Seeing Kyosuke Kazato writhing on the ground in pain, Vermouth nodded in satisfaction.

"Sister, are you really not going to consider my suggestion? Or you could bring Xiaolan with you."

Ping Qing's lips curled into a strange smile. A warm angel leading her step by step into an endless hell—just thinking about it makes one's blood boil.

Vermouth narrowed her eyes, but all she saw was Ping Qing's innocent expression.

“A naive girl can’t survive around me.”