Ke Xue: The thief Cao is actually myself

Chapter 666: Both parents are busy, they have a car and a house! (Please give me a monthly ticket!)
"Huh, is it really as serious as you say?"

Maori Kogoro listened to Conan's words, and a look of doubt appeared on his face. He snorted coldly and said in a tone full of suspicion: "I think you are just making excuses."

If Dr. Agasa was a world-class inventor with outstanding achievements recognized by the world, then he might still believe Conan's words.

But the key point is that although Dr. Agasa always claims to be a genius inventor and is passionate about inventing things.

But most of the things he made were just gadgets that looked exquisite but had no practical use. There were even various unexpected situations in his home due to experiments, and small explosions would be heard from time to time, causing chaos around.

Conan, a man whose inventions are not outstanding and who always encounters problems, actually said that he is conducting an important scientific research experiment that must not be disturbed. How could Kogoro Maori believe it easily?

He seriously suspected that some kid was playing some tricks to try to get away with it.

Seeing Maori Kogoro's distrustful face, Conan became more and more anxious, and the sweat on his forehead became more and more dense. He racked his brains, trying to come up with some more words to make Maori Kogoro believe him. Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something again, and his anxious look became even more intense. He hurriedly continued: "Uncle, this time is really different!"

"Dr. Agasa's experiment has received attention and support from many well-known scientific research institutions in the world, and they have invested a lot of money and resources. If something goes wrong because of a phone call from us, those scientific research institutions will definitely not let it go, and it may even cause a series of troubles. Then we will all suffer! And...and my parents also specifically told me not to disturb the doctor during this period, otherwise it will affect their work abroad. Their work is also very important. If something goes wrong, the consequences will be equally serious!"

As Conan spoke, his hands unconsciously clenched together, his palms were full of sweat, and he was nervously waiting for Mouri Kogoro's response.

As Kogoro Mouri listened to Conan's rapid-fire explanation, his brows furrowed even more tightly, but the doubt in his heart did not diminish in the slightest.

He looked Conan up and down, his eyes seemed to see through every change in the expression of this little kid who was boarding in his home, trying to find even the slightest flaw of lying.

"Humph, keep making it up."

After watching Conan for a while, Maori Kogoro curled his lips in disdain and said, "It's okay for Agasa to tinker with useless things, but now you say his experiment can alarm international scientific research institutions. Do you think I will believe it? And your parents, there has been no news for a long time, but now they have become the key factor affecting the experiment. Your reason is too far-fetched."

Haha, if a fat old man really had that kind of ability, then why wouldn’t he, a private detective who had known the other party for decades, know about it?
Conan secretly groaned in his heart, knowing that Maori Kogoro was determined to get to the bottom of the matter this time. But he couldn't give up, he had to make Maori Kogoro give up the idea of ​​contacting Dr. Agasa.

"Uncle, I really didn't lie to you!"

Conan's eyes were red with anxiety, and his expression looked quite realistic. "Think about it, although Dr. Agasa's inventions are usually not practical, he is a person who truly loves scientific research after all. Maybe he has really found a direction for a major breakthrough this time. And you also know that many great inventions have experienced countless failures before they succeeded. Dr. Agasa's previous failures may have paved the way for this success."

Conan kept talking while secretly observing the changes in Maori Kogoro's expression. "As for my parents, they are also participating in a secret project related to scientific research abroad, which is inextricably linked to Dr. Agasa's experiment. If we disrupt the rhythm, it will really be a big problem!"

Kogoro Mouri was somewhat shaken by Conan's earnest words. He rubbed his chin and fell into a brief and deep thought.

Seeing that Maori Kogoro frowned slightly, as if thinking about the credibility of his words, Conan suddenly had an idea, and his face instantly changed to a worried expression. He said anxiously: "As far as I know, Dr. Agasa has been working day and night for this experiment for several months, investing a lot of time and energy. If it fails because of a phone call from us, the doctor will definitely be very sad, and this scientific research result may bring huge benefits to society!"

Maori Kogoro slowly raised his head, snorted again, and said, "You little brat, what you said seems to make sense, but how do I know if you are lying to me with your eyes open?"

Hearing what Maori Kogoro said, Conan was delighted, knowing that Maori Kogoro might have believed his words, and quickly said: "Uncle, how dare I lie to you! Think about it, Dr. Agasa is so smart, if there is nothing important, why would he lock himself up to do experiments? And the doctor also told me before not to disturb him during this period of time. If he knew that the experiment went wrong because of me, he would definitely be angry."

Mao Lilan on the side also helped Conan to speak at the right time: "Dad, what Conan said makes sense. Dr. Agasa has always been a very reliable person. Since he is doing an important experiment, we should not disturb him. Otherwise, if it really affects some important scientific research, it will be bad."

What is Dr. Agasa doing an important experiment? What is the secret project related to scientific research that my parents are participating in abroad, and it is inextricably linked to Dr. Agasa's experiment?

She didn't believe a single word of what that little rascal said.

After all, her father, Kogoro Mouri, doesn't know Conan's true identity, so how could she not know?
However, since a certain little rascal is unwilling to reveal his true identity, she doesn't mind cooperating with his performance.

Maori Kogoro looked at Maori Ran, then at Conan who looked anxious, hesitated for a while, and finally waved his hand and said, "Okay, for Xiaolan's sake, I will believe you this time. But you remember, if I find out that you are lying to me, you will be in trouble!"

Conan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said, "Thank you, uncle. I promise that I never lied to you. When Dr. Agasa's experiment is finished, I will let my parents contact you and give you a satisfactory explanation."

Maori Kogoro sat back in his chair, still muttering, "I hope you keep your word, little brat, or I won't let you go."

He now realized that that little brat never spoke the truth, and he was afraid that he would not be able to get the boarding fee back in a short time.

Naturally, he was absolutely unwilling to accept such a result.

However, now that his precious daughter is protecting the other man, he can’t get angry and cause unrest in the family.

Just give face to your own daughter and give a chance to that little kid.

However, if after a while, the other party still doesn't speak, then don't blame him for being rude.

After all this, the atmosphere of breakfast became a little subtle. Conan continued to eat breakfast, but in his heart he was still thinking about the thrilling scene just now, secretly reminding himself to be more careful in the future and not let Maori Kogoro catch this kind of handle again. Otherwise, once the lie was completely exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Moreover, although he was lucky enough to fool the situation temporarily this time, with Kogoro Mouri's stubborn character of getting to the bottom of things, the other party would definitely not easily let go of his doubts about Conan's parents, and would not give up asking for the boarding fee.

If he does not come up with a practical solution to properly resolve the two difficult issues of his "parents" and boarding fees as soon as possible, he will sooner or later be exposed in front of Kogoro Mori, and the situation will become extremely difficult.

Who knows, by then, he might really be kicked out of the Maori Detective Agency and end up sleeping on the streets in disgrace.

As for Kogoro Mouri, although he temporarily gave up the idea of ​​contacting Dr. Agasa under the persuasion of Ran Mouri, he was still full of doubts about Conan's parents in his heart. From time to time, he would look up imperceptibly and look at Conan calmly, trying to find some flaws in the kid's expression and behavior.

Seeing this invisible confrontation between her father and Conan, Mao Lilan couldn't help but feel a little amused.

A high school detective who thinks he is smart is so focused on solving cases all day that he deliberately hides his identity from his childhood sweetheart and refuses to say anything.

Now she has shot herself in the foot and is being targeted by her father!
Just as she was thinking this, Mao Lilan inadvertently raised her eyes, and her beautiful eyes gently swept across the clock on the wall. She immediately exclaimed: "Oh, it's getting late. The time I agreed with Sonoko is almost up. If we don't leave now, it will be too late. Dad, Conan, remember to clean up the dishes and chopsticks!"

After saying that, she hurriedly put down the cutlery in her hands, walked quickly to the room to get her bag, and prepared to go out.

Maori Kogoro looked at his daughter's impetuous back, shook his head helplessly, and muttered: "This girl, has she been with Sonoko for too long? How come she has become so noisy?"

Turning to look at Conan again, he said unhappily, "Kid, did you hear me? Remember to clean up the dishes later. Don't just eat and not work."

Conan nodded quickly and responded vaguely: "I understand, uncle."

……

"Ta Tata..."

With the departure of Mouri Ran, only Conan and Mouri Kogoro were left in the living room, and the atmosphere became increasingly depressing.

Maori Kogoro put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hand, his eyes fell on Conan again, and he slowly said: "You are lucky boy. Xiaolan will help you this time, so I will let you go first. But you'd better let your parents give me an explanation as soon as possible, otherwise I will not let it go so easily."

Because of the presence of his precious daughter, he couldn't take any action against the little kid.

But now that my daughter has left, there is no one to protect that little kid anymore, and it’s time to settle accounts with the other party!
Not only had he been eating and living in his own home for free for such a long time, but when he was troubled by his own daughter just now, the other party did not lend a hand to help him out, and even dared to laugh at him in secret.

This is simply intolerable!

Thinking of this, his dissatisfaction with the little brat who had been eating and living in his house for free for a long time grew stronger like a surging tide.

Conan's heart tightened, but he still pretended to be calm and said, "Uncle, my parents are very busy with their work abroad. They are so busy that they may have really forgotten about this. When my parents are done with their work, I will contact them and ask them to transfer the money as soon as possible."

Maori Kogoro snorted disdainfully, and the sound seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, full of warning, "It's better to be like this, don't play any tricks on me, I tell you, I, Maori Kogoro, am not easy to fool. If this matter still doesn't come to fruition, you just wait and see!"

Conan nodded repeatedly, "I understand, uncle, don't worry, I will definitely solve it as soon as possible."

"Jingle Bell……"

Just when Conan was secretly complaining, the doorbell suddenly rang as rapidly as a rainstorm. The crisp ringtone suddenly rang in this slightly tense and depressing atmosphere, instantly breaking the suffocating silence.

Both Kogoro Mouri and Conan were slightly stunned. They subconsciously looked at each other, with a hint of doubt in their eyes. They were obviously guessing who would visit at this time.

Maori Kogoro frowned and muttered, "Who on earth could it be so early in the morning? How strange."

Logically speaking, even for a normal visit, it would usually be done at noon or in the morning. How could it make sense to visit someone so early in the morning when others are still having breakfast?

Could it be that his precious daughter forgot to bring something? But that didn't make sense, because his daughter always had the key to the house!
Or maybe it was his brother Bai Ye who came to date his daughter? But it was too early in the morning, and he hadn't even finished breakfast yet, so it was too early to go on a date...

Conan didn't think too much about it. Instead, he seemed to have found a savior. He immediately perked up and hurriedly stood up. While walking quickly towards the door, he said expectantly, "Uncle, it must be your commission. Maybe if we solve this commission, our family's financial situation will improve, and you won't have to worry about the family's expenses anymore."

That’s great! This visitor came at the perfect time. If he could successfully divert Kogoro Mori’s attention with the help of this visitor, perhaps he could temporarily get rid of this embarrassing and extremely tense situation.

With such a wonderful expectation, Conan hurried to the door, then stretched out his hand and slowly opened the door...

(End of this chapter)