Ke Xue: The thief Cao is actually myself

Chapter 607 Let’s get married! (Monthly ticket requested!)
Conan stared at Bai Ye who was chatting happily with Yumi Horikoshi and others, and Ran Mouri whose shyness was still on her cheek. His hands clenched tighter and tighter uncontrollably. His knuckles turned white due to excessive force. His sharp nails dug deeply into his palms, leaving shocking crescent-shaped blood marks. Bright red blood oozed out, but he didn't feel any pain at all.

His chest heaved violently, and he did his best to suppress the turbulent emotions in his heart, but the hot tears still rolled uncontrollably in his eyes, threatening to burst out at any time, venting out his grievances and unwillingness.

After looking at Bai Ye deeply again, Conan took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. His brain was working rapidly, thinking about ways to turn the situation around.

He would never be willing to admit defeat, nor would he just watch Xiaolan drift further and further away from him. He must find a way to make Xiaolan understand his feelings and take back the happiness that belongs to him and Xiaolan.

But, what should he do...

Just as he was racking his brains and thinking hard, Bai Ye suddenly turned his head, as if sensing his fiery, complex, and almost crazy gaze.

I saw the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a seemingly gentle and sincere smile.

However, that smile was particularly dazzling in Conan's eyes, like a strong light piercing straight into his heart, making him subconsciously want to avoid it.

"Conan, Xiaolan has finally found a good home for herself. As her younger brother, aren't you happy?"

Bai Ye's voice was low and magnetic, with just the right amount of concern, but to Conan, it sounded like a ruthless mockery.

Conan slowly raised his head, his facial muscles twitching uncontrollably. It took a lot of effort to pull out a smile that was uglier than crying. That smile was as stiff as the frozen surface of a lake in winter. "I'm happy! How could I not be happy!"

As he spoke, his voice was dry and hoarse, revealing a tone that even he himself felt was extremely fake. Every word that came out of his mouth seemed to tear his throat.

Maori Kogoro walked over, patted Conan on the shoulder, and laughed heartily: "Haha, Conan, why do you look so sad? Today is a good day. Xiaolan has found such a good boyfriend like Bai Ye. We should all be happy!"

Conan was slapped in the face and his body swayed slightly. The force on his shoulder made him feel a little pain, but he tried hard not to show it. He raised his head, forced a smile, and said in a dry voice: "Yes, uncle, I... I am also happy for Sister Xiaolan."

He had to admit that Bai Ye was indeed an excellent person, impeccable both in appearance and in character. If he could not restore his original identity, perhaps Bai Ye was really Xiao Lan's best choice.

However, as soon as this thought came up, Conan suppressed it fiercely. He shook his head and told himself firmly in his heart: "No, I must not give up! Xiaolan is still waiting for me, I must go back to her!"

Thinking of this, Conan's eyes became firm again. He took a deep breath and secretly made up his mind that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, he would persist until he recovered his original body and stood in front of Xiaolan again.

Maori Kogoro didn't notice Conan's abnormality and continued to smile: "That's right! The more I look at Bai Ye, the more satisfied I am. Look at him, he is not only handsome, but also has a good personality. He is also so steady and reliable, and he treats Xiaolan very well. Such a good man is rare!"

As he spoke, Maori Kogoro took out his phone from his pocket with great interest, slid his fingers flexibly on the screen, and skilfully flipped to the photo of Bai Ye and Xiao Lan. Then he handed it to Conan with a smile on his face, and the smugness on his face became even stronger, "Look, these two people standing together, the man is talented and the woman is beautiful, so well matched, they are simply a match made in heaven."

Conan took the phone, and the moment his fingertips touched the phone, his breathing quickened.

On the screen, Xiaolan and Bai Ye stood side by side, smiling brightly and happily. Their smiles were particularly eye-catching in the warm-toned photo.

Xiaolan's smile, which used to be the gentlest light in his heart, was now like a sharp ice blade, cutting through his disguised strength and letting the pain in his heart surge out.

In an instant, he felt as if he was being pressed into the deep sea by an invisible giant hand, his chest was pressed tightly by the heavy water pressure, and every breath was accompanied by an unbearable feeling of suffocation. His throat seemed to be tightly blocked by a ball of dry cotton, and the sour emotions surged in his chest, almost drowning him.

For a long time, he tried hard to hold back the bitterness and pain that was surging in his heart. His throat seemed to be choked by something. He returned the phone to Maori Kogoro with difficulty, and forced a smile that was uglier than crying. He said reluctantly, "It looks like... they are indeed a good match."

That voice was filled with insincere bitterness and unwillingness, as if it was a wail squeezed out from the depths of the soul.

"That's not."

Hearing his words, Maori Kogoro put away his phone contentedly, with a happy smile on his face. His mind began to uncontrollably imagine the beautiful life in the future. "I've been thinking about when to pick an auspicious day for these two children to get married. Then I'll wait to hold my chubby grandson in my arms and enjoy the happiness of family life!"

Of course, he was just saying this. On the one hand, Mao Lilan was still young and far from the age to get married and have children. On the other hand, deep down in his heart, how could he bear to marry off his beloved daughter so early.

You know, that was his little cotton-padded jacket that he had held in his hands and cherished for so many years!
However, although he had no intention of letting Mao Lilan get married and have children, it did not stop him from saying this. It would also save some little idiot from being busy all day long, thinking about helping that bastard Kudo Shinichi to get married!
Haha, a high school detective is qualified to be with his Xiaolan?

When Mao Lilan heard what her father said, her originally fair cheeks instantly turned red, like a ripe apple, delicate and tempting. She lowered her head slightly, rubbing her toes lightly on the ground, and said coquettishly: "Dad, you are so annoying! Why are you suddenly saying this? Bai Ye and I haven't reached that stage yet!"

However, her lowered eyes revealed a hint of longing for the future.

Although she had secretly fantasized about wearing a white wedding dress and marrying Bai Ye in the dead of night, how could she have the nerve to reveal such a young girl's love in public?
Moreover, in addition to being her boyfriend, Bai Ye is also the boyfriend of her best friend.

Without solving this thorny problem, how could she have the nerve to take the lead over her best friend and enter the marriage hall with Bai Ye and become husband and wife? Bai Ye still had a gentle smile on his face. He took a step forward, naturally and intimately put his arm around Xiao Lan's shoulders, and said in a gentle voice: "I understand your intentions, but Xiao Lan and I are still young. We want to enjoy our love time first, and we can slowly consider marriage later."

Maori Kogoro burst into laughter after hearing this, and his hearty laughter echoed in the air. He patted Bai Ye's shoulder vigorously, and said with some approval: "Good boy, you know how to respect Xiaolan's ideas, not bad! But, you young people can fall in love, but don't delay it for too long, I'm waiting to hold my grandson!"

Bai Ye saw this, smiled slightly, gently held Mao Lilan's hand, and said gently but firmly: "Uncle, don't worry, when the time is right, I will definitely give Xiaolan the most perfect wedding."

Maori Kogoro nodded with satisfaction, his eyes full of relief: "I feel relieved when you say that. But, don't make me wait too long, I can't wait to see your children together."

Mao Lilan's face turned even redder, as if blood could drip out. She stamped her feet in shame and anger, and said in a gentle but slightly complaining voice: "Dad! If you say that again, I will ignore you!"

After saying this, Maori Kogoro laughed even more happily: "Hahaha, okay, okay, I won't say any more. But Xiaolan, Daddy really wants to see you in a wedding dress, it must be very beautiful!"

When he said this, he paused, and cast his eyes to Conan beside him, with a meaningful look on his face, "Conan, what do you think?"

Conan was slightly startled by this sudden question, and the expression on his face froze instantly.

The image of Xiaolan wearing a wedding dress instantly appeared in his mind. That was supposed to be a happy picture for him, but now it was like a sharp dagger, piercing straight into his heart.

At this moment, he felt as if his world was spinning, and everything seemed so strange and unreal. He could not accept the fact that Xiaolan, whom he regarded as a treasure, was going to face the future with someone else.

After a brief silence, he suppressed the bitterness and anger in his heart, and tried to force out a stiff smile that was uglier than crying. His voice trembled slightly, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth with difficulty: "Sister Xiaolan is so beautiful, the wedding will definitely be very beautiful in the future."

Behind that smile was his heart full of resentment and pain.

At this moment, he secretly swore in his heart that no matter what the cost, he must find an opportunity to uncover Bai Ye's true face, let Xiaolan see the hypocrisy of this man, and return to him.

Because he is the one who truly loves Xiaolan and is willing to protect her with his life.

"But..." Conan gritted his teeth, paused, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, and cast his gaze to Maori Kogoro who was smug and immersed in the joy brought by his future son-in-law. "Uncle, Brother Bai Ye and Sister Xiaolan have only known each other for a few months. Is it too early to entrust Sister Xiaolan to him now?"

Conan tried to make his tone sound casual and relaxed, as if he was talking about something insignificant, but his slightly trembling voice still revealed a subtle nervousness deep in his heart.

Maori Kogoro's smile froze when he heard that, then he waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "Hey, Conan, what do you know as a kid! Love is something that cannot be stopped. Besides, I think Bai Ye is good in all aspects and is a perfect match for Xiaolan. There's nothing wrong with settling down sooner."

As he spoke, Maori Kogoro seemed to have thought of something. He glanced at Conan with a scornful arc at the corner of his mouth and smiled coldly, "Besides, so what if we have known each other for a short time? Some people have known Xiaolan for a long time, but so what? I have never seen him bring any real joy and happiness to Xiaolan!"

As he spoke, he crossed his arms across his chest, the impatience on his face grew stronger, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth. His disgust for Kudo Shinichi was almost skyrocketing, as if the mere mention of this name would instantly make his blood boil and turn into raging rage.

"On the contrary, he only brings disappointment and heartbreak, and every time Xiaolan is frightened and worried about him!"

It seems like that little brat hasn't given up on speaking well of that bastard Kudo Shinichi!

This kind of persistence really makes people disgusted from the bottom of their hearts!

There is also a so-called high school detective who is so timid in terms of emotions! He doesn't come forward in person, but lets a child act as a lobbyist. It really makes people hate him even more!

Thinking of this, Kogoro Mouri glared at Conan fiercely, the annoyance on his face becoming more and more intense. He wished he could throw Conan, the tactless little guy, away immediately to prevent him from ruining his good mood again.

"As long as I, Maori Kogoro, am alive, I will never allow Xiaolan to be with a guy who only cares about himself and not others' feelings. You should give up the idea of ​​bringing them together!"

These words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Conan's heart hard, making his heart suddenly tighten and the pain was so severe that he could hardly breathe.

But Conan did not back down. He secretly clenched his fists, and his nails dug into the wound on his palms again. The piercing pain made him more sober. He told himself in his heart that he must not give up like this, and he must find a chance to fight back.

Suddenly, he had an idea, and an innocent smile appeared on his face again. He said crisply: "Uncle, I think that to judge whether a person can bring happiness to Sister Xiaolan, we can't just look at the past. Maybe Brother Shinichi will change in the future. Moreover, I heard that Brother Baiye especially likes to challenge difficult detective puzzles, and so does Brother Shinichi. If the two of them have a detective puzzle duel, wouldn't it be clearer who is better? The winner may be more qualified to protect Sister Xiaolan."

As Conan spoke, he observed the expressions of Maori Kogoro and Bai Ye, secretly praying that this proposal would arouse their interest...

(End of this chapter)