Ke Xue: I was raised by them in Mihua.

Just then, something changed at the dining table.

"You little rascal, you eat way too much!"

Kogoro Mouri, holding a beer can, froze in mid-air, staring blankly at Conan's frenzied eating.

With chopsticks in his left hand and a fork in his right, he grabbed all the food within reach and stuffed it into his mouth without even bothering to swallow.

Because his mouth was stuffed full, his cheeks bulged and trembled as he chewed, which looked somewhat frightening.

His unseemly eating style left his face and the table in front of him covered in food scraps, which was both shocking and somewhat disgusting.

"I'm really sorry, that's the only bad thing about Shin and Conan, but otherwise they're great."

Professor Agasa chuckled and helplessly covered for Conan.

Ran Mouri frowned, her pretty face full of disdain.

Compared to him, she felt that the little boy was simply an angel, so cute whether he was eating or sleeping.

Luo Tian glanced at the big black rat, then silently moved his rice bowl back a little, afraid that something dirty might splash over.

Only Conan was completely oblivious, continuing to stuff food into his mouth.

Actually, you can't blame him; he had a really tough time mining in Africa.

Not only do they have to work from dawn till dusk, but they also have to work hard under the supervision of the black men, with little rest and very little food.

That's not all; the real problem is that every time it's mealtime, he has to fight with the other little black kids for food.

How can a child who has grown up in a greenhouse compete with those savages?

However, mining is so hard, and you can't go without food, otherwise the black man's whip will fall on your body.

In order to survive and find a chance to escape, he had to master the speed of gulping down food in a very short period of time.

Filling your stomach is the most important thing; as for manners and hygiene, they are unnecessary.

Even after escaping the clutches of his black uncle, he still maintained this habit.

Yusaku Kudo also consulted a psychologist and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Simply put, he's usually fine, but because he's afraid of starving to death, he eats like crazy every time he has a meal.

This condition is difficult to cure because no one can guarantee that he will not encounter a similar situation in the future.

"This...it shouldn't be my fault, right?"

Luo Tian rummaged through his food in his bowl and muttered something to himself.

Noticing the big black rat's frantic eating, he almost wondered if he had tricked it again.

But then he thought about it again, and he hadn't even had a chance to make a move, plus he didn't have any items like the "Hungry Ghost Card," so it didn't make sense.

He only tricked people into going to Africa to mine; the rest is none of his business.

I haven't checked the system and there's been no activity at all!

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for turning Conan into a glutton! You have been awarded: 1 Starving Ghost Experience Card!]

[Hungry Ghost Trial Card: Are you still troubled by a lack of appetite? Are you still worried about not having enough to eat? The Hungry Ghost Trial Card will make you eat everything with gusto!]

"Tsk, this damn system is definitely doing this on purpose!"

Almost choked by the system notification, Luo Tian cursed in annoyance.

……

Having eaten and drunk his fill, Professor Agasa prepared to take his leave.

After all, he had already completed his task, and it was quite late; it would be impolite to stay any longer.

Ran Mouri looked at Conan, who remained unmoved and seemed ready to sleep there, and gave him a cold smile.

"Conan, right? Do you want me to prepare your bathwater?"

Pointing to the bathroom, she narrowed her eyes, a barely perceptible chill flashing within them.

Without a doubt, this was a test!

Since she had already decided to move, she didn't care why Conan wanted to move in.

This test was merely a trial given out of consideration for their childhood friendship.

The outcome will determine how she will treat the other party in the future.

"A bath?! Great! Then I'll trouble you, Sister Xiaolan!"

Conan smiled and nodded, showing no sign of being a stranger.

"Don't be shy. By the way, would you like me to help you wash?"

Ran Mouri's expression remained unchanged, but the cold glint in her eyes intensified.

"This isn't a good idea... Won't it be too much trouble for Sister Xiaolan?"

With a shy smile, Conan appeared hesitant, but showed no sign of refusal.

This made the girl stop smiling and stop playing along with the big black rat.

"I suddenly remembered that you haven't packed your luggage yet. Go back with Professor Agasa tonight and pack properly."

Ran Mouri grabbed the big black rat by the collar and threw it out the door.

"Oh, by the way, please move in three days from now, if you dare to move in earlier..."

With a loud thud, the girl left a clear fist mark on the outer wall of the entrance hall before closing the door, leaving Conan alone in the dimly lit hallway, bewildered.

What happened? Was my plan a success or a failure?

Oh well, Kogoro Mouri has already agreed and even received the money.

Hehe, my cohabitation life with Xiaolan is about to begin!

With a slightly lewd smile, Conan crouched down and headed downstairs, preparing to catch up with Professor Agasa.

He'll be staying with the "tool man" doctor for a few more days.

"Hehe, you're getting ahead of yourself."

Standing on tiptoe on the windowsill, Luo Tian looked at the large black rat that had blended into the darkness and revealed a mocking smile.

Chapter 68: Xiaolan Prepares to Move, A New Beginning! (Second Update)

After tidying up the room as usual, Ran Mouri came to the living room and looked at her father, who was still drinking beer, and said quietly.

"Dad, I'm moving out."

"Oh... Ah?! What are you saying all of a sudden?!"

Kogoro Mouri was so startled that he sobered up considerably. He slammed his beer can down on the table and said irritably.

Suddenly?

Are there really decisions made suddenly in this world?

Only the girl knew that all of this had accumulated over time.

For example, after a day of classes, you still have to clean up the messy office after school.

For example, while away from home, one must also keep an eye on one's elderly father to prevent him from having extramarital affairs.

For example, a few days ago, when she let the little boy stay at Eri's place, she repeatedly told him to have his father take him there.

Besides being afraid that the little boy might get into an accident on the way, wouldn't they also want to take this opportunity to let their parents see each other again?

Unfortunately... just like before, she was disappointed.

Today's decision was not sudden; even the matter of Conan staying overnight was just the last straw.

She was already exhausted and didn't want to continue like this.

Think about it carefully, does an adult with all four limbs intact and whose IQ is not too low really need her to take care of him?

As Ran Mouri's thoughts wandered, she shook her head, her tone calm and indifferent, as if she were simply stating an objective fact.

"This is my decision, Dad. Just think of it as me going to university early and getting used to it."

As the girl spoke, a smile appeared on her lips, and her face showed anticipation.

"And I also want you, Dad, to cheer up and stop being so aimless every day."

As she spoke, she wiped up the spilled beer on the table.

The scene was as usual, but it left Kogoro Mouri momentarily stunned.

He then realized that he wasn't a useless person, so why was he wasting so much of his daughter's time?

Shouldn't young people enjoy their lives like young people do?

His eyes lost focus, and the old father stared blankly into space, saying nothing more.

Ran Mouri sighed and went back to her room.

"Have you discussed it with your uncle?"

Luo Tian sat on the edge of the bed, swinging his short legs, and asked softly.

"Um"

The girl responded, stepped forward, pulled the little boy into her arms, and collapsed onto the bed.

Lying on her chest, Luo Tian noticed that she looked somewhat confused, so he gently stroked her cheek.

"It's okay, we're just moving out, it's not like we live that far away. If you're worried, you can come back to see Uncle anytime! That's what Sister Fei wanted too!"

Upon hearing the words "Sister Fei," the girl's expression changed noticeably.

Yes, Luo Tian's suggestion to have the girl move was not a spur-of-the-moment thing, but rather something that Attorney Fei suggested when they were at her house.

Despite having decided to divorce, Eri Kisaki does not want to hurt her daughter.

That's how the plan to have the girl move came about.

If daughters are allowed to become independent, they will naturally become less dependent on their parents.

In this way, even if they find out that their parents are getting a divorce, it won't be so hard to accept.

Of course, Eri Kisaki did not tell her daughter this reason, but only advised her to let her elderly father take care of himself.

With Conan's appearance as an incentive, Ran Mouri readily agreed to the proposal.

"That's true. By the way, Xiao Luo, how does the place Mom helped rent look?"

Holding the little boy's hand, letting it rest on her cheek, savoring the subtle comfort, the girl asked curiously.

From her own perspective, she was still looking forward to a new environment.

"Wow, that place is amazing! It's a huge villa!"

While answering with a smile, Luo Tian also concealed some information.

He didn't tell the girl that the villa wasn't rented, but rather a system reward that belonged to him.

Originally, Attorney Fei wanted to rent an apartment or similar place for her daughter, but Luo Tian refused.

He brought up Miss Suzuki as an excuse, saying that he would take care of the new house.

Eri didn't doubt this either, but while exerting force, she kept telling the little boy to stay away from that second young lady with her peculiar way of thinking.

"A villa...won't the rent be too expensive?"

Ran Mouri's habitual worrying is what made her family business possible.

"No, that was something Sonoko-nee helped me find. It was very cheap, and I'm quite wealthy too!"

Luo Tian pulled his hand out of the girl's hand, put his hands on his hips and sat up, his cute and handsome face full of pride.

"I can take care of Sister Xiaolan!"

"Then I'll have to rely on you from now on, Xiao Luo."

Looking at the little boy sitting on her lap, looking down at her, Ran Mouri felt as if she could see Luo Tian's original handsome face.

As a blush crept onto her face, she suddenly felt a dryness in her mouth.

"By the way, how have you been getting along with your mother these past few days?"

To avoid this strange feeling, the girl casually started a conversation, but it hit Luo Tian's sensitive spot with uncanny accuracy.