Ke Xue: The thief Cao is actually myself

Chapter 601: They are a talented man and a beautiful woman, a perfect match. Is it your turn as a monster to object?

"Conan, no matter where Shinichi is now or what he's been through, I won't change my choice."

However, before Conan could finish his words, Mao Lilan gently shook her head, and a few strands of hair swayed gently. She subconsciously raised her hands, as if trying to grab something in the air, but in the end she just waved them gently, interrupting his speech.

There was a hint of helplessness in her eyes, but also an unquestionable firmness, "Emotion is not pity, nor is it responsibility. It should be the resonance of two hearts, the understanding and companionship of each other. Shinichi and I may have had many beautiful memories, but that is a thing of the past after all."

Mao Lilan raised her head slightly, as if to hide the emotions that were about to overflow from her eyes in the depths of time, letting the moisture slowly dissipate. Her voice was calm but extremely firm: "Moreover, my feelings for him have always been pure friendship, and have never been mixed with other emotions!"

At this point, she paused, took a deep breath, and her chest rose and fell slightly, as if she wanted to strip away all the thoughts that had been entangled in her heart from her life. "When I was young and ignorant, I mistook the dependence of my youth and the familiarity of long-term companionship for love. But along the way, after experiencing the ups and downs of life, I finally gradually saw my heart clearly. It turned out that it was just an illusion caused by my ignorance when I was young. It turned out that what really made my heart beat faster and haunted my dreams was actually someone else."

Once, she thought that her dependence on Kudo Shinichi, her childhood sweetheart, was love, but after being enlightened by her boyfriend, she finally understood that true love is the unreserved closeness of two hearts and the embrace from the depths of the soul, rather than just the accumulation of familiarity and habit.

"I don't want to deceive myself anymore, nor do I want to delay Shinichi. He deserves to find someone who is truly compatible with his soul. And I also want to bravely pursue my own happiness. Conan, you can understand and support me, right?"

Even if Conan, her childhood sweetheart, doesn't understand, it is impossible for her to waver in her love for Bai Ye!
Because, in the time she spent with Bai Ye, she experienced an unprecedented heartbeat. Those early mornings when they waited for the sunrise together at the beach, the gentle sea breeze caressed their faces; those moments when they relied on each other tightly and supported each other in the difficult times of life, the other's firm eyes and strong hands made her extremely sure that Bai Ye was the person she had been looking for all her life.

Only when she was with Bai Ye did she truly feel what kind of love she had always dreamed of and truly desired. It was a resonance deep in her soul and an unreserved fusion of hearts.

Thinking of this, there was a hint of expectation in her eyes as she looked at Conan.

She was fully expecting that this childhood sweetheart who had grown up with her through the long river of time and experienced countless laughter and tears together would be able to support her, give her the best blessings for her love choice with a sincere smile, and witness her new journey towards happiness.

Conan raised his head and looked at Xiaolan. His eyes behind the lenses were filled with complicated expressions, a mixture of shock, confusion, and disbelief.

The young man who used to be so smart seemed to have lost all his thinking ability at this moment.

He opened his mouth, but his throat was too dry to make a sound. His mind quickly flashed back to when he was still a high school detective named Kudo Shinichi, and all the little details he had with his childhood sweetheart. Those moments that seemed like a perfect match in the eyes of others, now seemed like fragile glass, and turned into illusory bubbles in the words of Mouri Ran.

Conan clenched his fists tightly, his nails almost digging into his palms, leaving deep marks, as if this could transform the pain in his heart into strength.

Countless scenes flashed through his mind like a kaleidoscope of time, the time he spent with Xiaolan, the beautiful memories that he once thought would last forever, but now they seemed like a fading dream, gradually becoming blurred, leaving only a blank space that made him feel lost.

He never imagined that one day he would feel so powerless, like struggling desperately in the dark deep ocean but unable to find a glimmer of light.

As Kudo Shinichi, he was once full of vigor and confidence. He believed that with his wisdom and courage, he could control everything and even provide a safe space for Xiaolan in any danger.

However, at this moment, he could only watch the person he cherished most, walking towards another person step by step with a resolute attitude.

He was unwilling to accept this, and a raging fire of unwillingness was burning in his chest. He was really unwilling to accept this!
But no matter how unwilling he was, what could he do?

His Xiaolan has fallen in love with another person!

For someone whose heart is not with him, what can he change even if he turns back into Kudo Shinichi?

Just when the atmosphere was stagnant, Bai Ye came over and patted Conan's shoulder gently. His tone was gentle but with a firmness that could not be ignored: "Conan, I know you care about Xiaolan. Love is never fulfilled by one-sided persistence and forcing. Since Xiaolan has followed her heart and made her choice, I think you and I should respect her decision. This is not only a respect for her, but also a respect for love."

If after what happened today, some little idiot is still obsessed and tries to snatch Mao Lilan from him, then don't blame him for being cruel and ruthless. Take some necessary measures to prevent the other party from having such an idea again!
For example, he uses the network of contacts he has secretly woven to get Conan involved in one difficult and dangerous case after another, leaving him unable to handle all of his tasks and having no time to take care of his romantic interests; or he carefully designs some difficult-to-explain misunderstandings to make Xiaolan completely disappointed in her childhood sweetheart Kudo Shinichi, and even turn against her.

Or, simply use the organization's technology to turn Conan into Ran, and completely cut off his idea of ​​winning back Xiaolan as Kudo Shinichi.

Conan raised his head and his eyes met Bai Ye's, his eyes full of complicated emotions.

He knew very well that once his childhood sweetheart made a decision, it would be set in stone and difficult to change.

But how could he easily accept that Xiaolan, who grew up with him, accompanied him day and night, and cared about him so much, could easily transfer her feelings and fall in love with another person. The memories of the past surged into his mind uncontrollably like a surging tide.

Once upon a time, they made a solemn promise under the cherry blossom trees that were as beautiful as clouds, in the falling rain of petals; once upon a time, they strolled side by side on the long streets under the moonlight that poured like mercury, with their laughter echoing in the quiet night.

Those memories full of love and warmth are still as clear as yesterday, but now, they are ruthlessly crushed by the cruel and cold reality before our eyes, turning into endless regret and loss.

What made him even more unbearable was that the person who snatched Xiaolan away was actually this scumbag Bai Ye who had unclear relationships with many girls!
How could he accept such a fact! How could he trust Xiaolan to such a person!
No, Xiaolan is his, and no one can take her away from him!
Bai Ye can’t do that! And no one else can do that either!
As if she had keenly caught the unwillingness in Conan's eyes, Yumi Horikoshi, who had been watching the show with interest, shook her head slightly, walked forward, and then said with a gentle look, "Conan, matters of the heart are never something you can control unilaterally. Your brother Shinichi's heart and eyes are full of Xiaolan. This deep affection is certainly touching, but Xiaolan also has the right to choose her own lover, doesn't she? Her feelings and her life must be controlled by herself after all."

Kudo Shinichi, isn't this the famous and renowned high school detective?

I didn't expect that the other party was so fond of Xiaolan.

But if you think about it carefully, Xiaolan is a gentle, kind and considerate child, as if all the beautiful words in the world can be found in her.

If I were a boy, I would probably fall in love with her involuntarily. After all, who could not like such a beautiful girl?

It is perfectly normal that the famous high school detective would fall in love with Xiaolan and be so infatuated with her. Just like flowers always attract bees, it is a natural attraction.

Of course, understanding is one thing, but the girl has already said it so bluntly and clearly, and you still keep pestering her, then it is really wrong on your part!

Yumi Horikoshi looked at Conan, her eyes full of helplessness. In this helplessness, there was also a hint of barely perceptible disgust, as if she was looking at a willful and ignorant child who was making trouble unreasonably.

"Conan, you are still young. You should be playing in the sunshine and laughing, focusing on studying, and enjoying a carefree childhood instead of being troubled by these complicated and troublesome emotional problems."

She leaned down slightly, looked Conan in the eye, and spoke patiently and gently.

You are not the high school detective who likes Xiaolan, you are just a kid in elementary school. Don’t you think it’s ridiculous to worry about the emotional entanglements of adults all day long?

Yumi Horikoshi muttered to herself in her heart, but out of politeness, she didn't say these words out loud, "When you grow up, you will naturally understand that love can't be forced. Everyone has their own life trajectory. You must learn to respect other people's choices, and also learn to let go."

Since she is a primary school student, just let her study hard and don’t worry about things that are not her age!

Besides, Bai Ye and Xiao Lan are a perfect match, talented man and beautiful woman. How can you, a monster like you, object to that?

Conan bit his lower lip so hard that his teeth almost dug into his flesh. He unconsciously clenched his hands into fists, his knuckles turning white from the excessive force, and even trembling slightly. He raised his head and looked at Yumi Horikoshi, with a hint of stubbornness and unwillingness in his eyes.

"Auntie Horikoshi, I just want to protect Sister Xiaolan and don't want her to get hurt. Brother Shinichi and Sister Xiaolan have been together since they were young. They are familiar with each other's every habit and every look. Their feelings are as deep as the mellow wine that has been precipitated for thousands of years in the long river of time, rich and deep. In my opinion, they are the only ones in this world who deserve the word "happiness" when they walk hand in hand. That is a soul fit that no one else can compare to."

In his opinion, Bai Ye might indeed have extraordinary talent in the field of detective work, and could even compete with him, a famous high school detective, and be equally good. However, when it comes to relationships, the other party is simply a complete "emotional scum" and is definitely not a good match!
Because, as far as he knew, Bai Ye had complicated and ambiguous entanglements with his childhood sweetheart Suzuki Sonoko, the popular idol Okino Yoko, and the delicate daughter of the Hatamoto family, Hatamoto Natsue.

When Conan thought that Xiaolan might have been deceived by such a person, his heart felt like it was burning in a raging fire, and the pain spread throughout his body. He wished he could immediately eliminate Bai Ye, the "emotional cheater", from his and Xiaolan's world.

How can a man who wanders recklessly in the whirlpool of emotions, plays with life, and has ambiguous relationships with many women bring true happiness to girls?
Being with a man like this, Xiaolan's happiness will only be a mirage, out of reach!
His Xiaolan is kind, gentle and beautiful. She deserves the purest and most sincere love in the world, instead of being entangled with such a person and falling into endless pain and confusion!
Thinking of this, he took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling violently, as if he wanted to temporarily suppress all his anger and grievances. He tried to adjust his breath and make his voice sound as steady and natural as possible: "Aunt Horikoshi, you don't understand every detail of their journey. Xiaolan and Brother Shinichi have known each other since childhood, and have experienced countless thrilling or warm and beautiful moments together. Even though Brother Shinichi is not with Xiaolan now due to special reasons, his concern for Sister Xiaolan has never stopped for a moment. I firmly believe that as long as they can get back together, the love of the past will bloom again, and happiness will follow like a shadow."

That guy Bai Ye had only known Xiaolan for a few months.

Even if there really was some so-called affection between them, how could it possibly compare to the companionship and affection that Xiaolan and I had shared for more than ten years?
Time is the most faithful witness. It has witnessed the growth of them and their childhood sweetheart, Mao Lilan, and also witnessed the rooting, sprouting and thriving of this relationship.

Conan believes that as long as he can turn back into Kudo Shinichi, as long as he can appear in front of Mouri Ran and tell her about his longing and love for her over the years, his Ran will definitely change her mind, abandon Bai Ye, the hateful scumbag, and return to him again!
"Oh, happiness?"

Just as Horikoshi Yumi was about to speak to persuade him again, Bai Ye beside her raised her eyebrows slightly, and a mocking arc appeared at the corner of her mouth. The contempt and disdain in that smile almost overflowed, "Your so-called happiness means that because you are busy pursuing those illusory truths, you leave Xiaolan alone again and again, leaving her alone to bear the loneliness and fear?"

(End of this chapter)