Ke Xue: The thief Cao is actually myself

Chapter 685 Conan, Call Me Dad! (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)
"Ta Tata..."

Accompanied by a clear and rhythmic sound of footsteps, the group arrived at the car in a short while.

Bai Ye carefully placed Conan in the back seat, adjusted him to a comfortable position, and meticulously fastened his seatbelt to ensure he wouldn't be affected by any bumps.

His earnest, focused, and meticulous attitude was just like that of someone treating their own flesh and blood son; his care was evident in every word.

This scene was witnessed by Yukiko Kudo, whose gaze unconsciously softened. The ripples in her heart caused by their previous ambiguous interaction were now infused with a different kind of emotion.

This contains both the mother's relief at seeing her son being well cared for and the complex emotions that quietly arise from Bai Ye's actions.

Byakuya took in all of Kudo Yukiko's subtle changes, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.

His sudden show of concern for Conan was not a random act without reason, but rather because he knew that Conan, his beloved son, held an irreplaceable and important place in Yukiko Kudo's heart. Being good to Conan was undoubtedly an effective shortcut to quickly get closer to Yukiko Kudo.

The change in Yukiko Kudo's eyes is enough to prove that what he did was wise and quite effective.

The tenderness and emotion in the other person's eyes were undoubtedly the best recognition and response to his strategy.

As he pondered this, Bai Ye gently closed the car door. Then, he turned his gaze to Professor Agasa beside him, his face polite and gentle, and asked, "Professor Agasa, would you like to come with us now, or is there another plan?"

Professor Agasa reached out and touched his head, pondered for a moment, and then said, "You guys go ahead, I still have some things to prepare."

In reality, Dr. Agasa's mention of preparing things was only one reason. More importantly, he knew in his heart that he didn't have much of a role in today's plan.

Moreover, given his less-than-stellar acting skills, if he arrives too early and accidentally reveals his identity while interacting with Conan, thus ruining the long-awaited and meticulously planned 'prank' scheme by Yukiko Kudo and the others, that would be disastrous.

Therefore, after much thought, he felt it would be safer for him to appear later.

"Is that so? I know!"

Bai Ye and Kudo Yukiko exchanged a glance, then nodded, indicating their understanding of Professor Agasa's decision. "Then, Professor, please continue with your work. We'll head over now. Please feel free to contact us if you need anything."

After saying that, he calmly walked around to the driver's side, gently opened the car door, and sat down steadily.

Yukiko Kudo gracefully opened the car door from the other side and lightly sat in the passenger seat.

Professor Agasa waved his hand and turned to leave.

……

Sitting in the car, watching Professor Agasa's figure gradually disappear into the distance, Yukiko Kudo seemed to suddenly relax, letting out a long sigh. She slumped weakly into the passenger seat, feeling utterly exhausted. Her almond-shaped eyes widened as she glared at Byakuya, and she said irritably, "Are you satisfied now? Now I have to touch up my makeup in the car again! You've really put me through this!"

A despicable bastard repeatedly forced himself to kiss her without her permission, ruining her carefully applied makeup. Moreover, he dared to make those ambiguous little gestures in front of Professor Agasa, almost scaring her out of her wits!
Just thinking about that thrilling and embarrassing scene made her so angry that she wanted to bite the culprit to vent her anger!

Bai Ye shrugged innocently, spread his hands, and said in a relaxed tone, "How can you blame me? You clearly agreed to my conditions yourself. I didn't force you at all. Besides, going on a date at a hot spring inn is so romantic and fun. It might even become an unforgettable memory."

Yukiko Kudo was so angry she could hardly speak. She clenched her fists so tightly that her knuckles turned slightly white from the force. The fire of anger in her heart burned fiercely, and she wished she could punch Byakuya and give him a black eye, making him pay for his frivolous behavior.

However, she was also very clear in her heart that the difference in strength between the two sides was huge. If she rashly attacked Bai Ye, she would not only not gain any advantage, but also not be able to avenge the repeated bullying she had suffered. Instead, she would only fall into Bai Ye's 'clutches' again and be 'bullied' by him until she could only stammer and could not even utter a complete word of protest.

Thinking of this, she took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging anger in her heart, and then took out her makeup bag from the storage compartment in front of the passenger seat, and began to carefully tidy up her messy makeup.

After all, they were currently preparing to take Conan to the planned "imprisonment" location.

In that place, besides the carefully laid "trap," Kudo Yusaku was also eagerly awaiting their arrival.

How could she dare to see Kudo Yusaku with her makeup ruined by Byakuya's kisses?
It is worth noting that Shinichi Kudo, a high school detective, has gradually grown into a nationally renowned detective since he officially began his detective career a year ago. He is hailed as the "savior of the Japanese police" and the "Sherlock Holmes of the Heisei era." His strong reasoning and observation skills can be seen from the many strange cases he has solved.

His father, Yusaku Kudo, possessed reasoning and observation skills that far surpassed those of Shinichi Kudo.

If she were to accidentally let Yusaku Kudo discover even the slightest clue, she would be so ashamed that she would never be able to face anyone.

Thinking of this, she carefully fixed her makeup while expressing her dissatisfaction to Bai Ye, gritting her teeth and saying, "Don't be too smug. I'll remember what happened today. Once this plan to prank Conan is over, I will definitely find a way to get rid of your entanglement."

Upon hearing this, Bai Ye's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile. He replied with a smile, "Oh? Then I'll be waiting to see. But before that, let's prepare our plan to prank Conan properly, so as not to keep Mr. Yusaku waiting."

Yukiko Kudo snorted coldly, her tone firm and resolute, and said, "Hmph, just you wait and see! Don't think I'm just talking. This time I will definitely let you know that messing with me is not an easy thing."

As she spoke, she meticulously applied lipstick in front of the mirror, her movements deliberate and forceful, as if the lipstick itself was the object of her frustration. Outside the car window, sunlight filtered through sparse clouds, casting a cool glow on the earth, a gentle breeze carrying a hint of coolness. Bai Ye turned his head slightly, watching Kudo Yukiko intently touching up her makeup, a playful glint in his eyes, and said softly, "I'm actually quite looking forward to your so-called solution, Yukiko. I hope you won't disappoint me."

Without hesitation, Yukiko Kudo immediately replied, "Just you wait and see, you'll be in for it."

Bai Ye chuckled lightly, a hint of confidence and teasing in his eyes, and said, "Hehe, I think this hot spring date might change your mind. Maybe you won't want to get rid of me then."

Upon hearing this, Yukiko Kudo abruptly stopped applying lipstick, her eyes quickly shifting from the vanity mirror. She glared fiercely at Byakuya, saying with a mixture of embarrassment and anger, "Stop daydreaming! I will absolutely not do as you wish, so just give up on that idea!"

After saying that, she continued to apply lipstick forcefully as if in a fit of pique, but her slightly reddened ears inadvertently revealed her inner panic and shyness.

Looking at her like this, Bai Ye's smile widened. "Oh, Yukiko, you're quite cute when you're embarrassed and angry. It seems that this hot spring date might really be a good opportunity for our relationship to warm up."

Yukiko Kudo's chest heaved with anger as she retorted loudly, "Don't be delusional! There's absolutely no possibility between us, so stop fantasizing!"

After saying that, she simply turned her head away, no longer looking at Bai Ye, and continued to focus on touching up her makeup in front of the mirror, though her movements were slightly hurried due to her emotional excitement.

However, her mind was not really on that. She was constantly thinking about how to deal with her appointment with the hot spring inn tomorrow and how to cleverly prevent Kudo Yusaku from noticing the strange things that had happened today.

The more she thought about it, the more agitated she became, and she almost misapplied the lipstick in her hand because she was distracted.

But she still suppressed her inner turmoil, tried to calm herself down, and attempted to find a solution amidst her chaotic thoughts.

Bai Ye chuckled softly and said nothing more.

The car slowly started and headed towards its destination. The atmosphere inside the car was slightly oppressive, with only the soft sounds of Yukiko Kudo touching up her makeup and the engine noise.

After touching up her makeup, Yukiko Kudo listlessly watched the scenery rushing past the window, trying to calm her chaotic thoughts. However, her thoughts remained a tangled mess, impossible to unravel.

One moment she was worried about whether Conan would feel unwell after waking up, and the next she couldn't help but think about her hot spring date with Byakuya the next day, feeling a mix of emotions.

She knew that tomorrow's hot spring date could be a crucial turning point, profoundly affecting the delicate relationship between her, Byakuya, and Kudo Yusaku.

She weighed the options in her mind, trying to figure out how to handle tomorrow's hot spring date. On one hand, she didn't want to give in easily and be led by the nose by Bai Ye; she had her own pride and principles. On the other hand, she was filled with worry, fearing that if she handled things poorly, she might not only fail to escape her current predicament but also make the already awkward situation even more difficult to manage.

Moreover, the thought of seeing Yusaku Kudo soon made her even more nervous, fearing that she might accidentally reveal a flaw, thus triggering a series of unpredictable troubles.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but steal a glance at Bai Ye. He was intently focused on the road ahead, his profile sharp and defined. Bathed in the dreamlike glow of the setting sun, he seemed to be carefully gilded with a shimmering golden halo, making him even more handsome and charming, exuding an irresistible allure.

Yukiko Kudo's cheeks flushed slightly. She hurriedly and hastily looked away, pretending to be calm as she continued to gaze at the receding scenery outside the window. But her heart was pounding in her chest like a startled deer, as if it were about to burst out of her chest.

While Byakuya appears to be focused on driving, he is actually secretly observing Kudo Yukiko's reaction.

He found Yukiko Kudo's current state of being both angry and helpless to be particularly adorable, like a cat with its fur standing on end, which made him even more excited for their upcoming hot spring date.

He was pondering how to make Yukiko Kudo truly let down her guard and accept his feelings during their hot spring date.

He believed that as long as he seized this opportunity, he could definitely bring about a qualitative change in Yukiko Kudo's feelings for him.

As the car moved forward, darkness gradually fell, and the afterglow of the setting sun painted the horizon a magnificent orange-red, a scene of dreamlike beauty. The surrounding scenery became increasingly secluded. The trees lining the road grew denser, and sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating dappled patterns of light and shadow, giving the scene a mysterious and tranquil feel.

Yukiko Kudo's anxiety grew as the surrounding atmosphere intensified. She repeatedly rehearsed the scene of meeting Yusaku Kudo in her mind, meticulously checking whether she still had any flaws that might expose her. Every detail, every expression, was carefully considered in her mind, fearing that she might make any mistake.

Finally, the car drove onto a quiet path, with lush trees on both sides, as if isolating them from the outside world. Before long, an ancient building came into view.

The building looked quite old, with lush green vines climbing the walls and peeling paint on the door, exuding a mysterious and tranquil atmosphere.

This is exactly where the group planned to "imprison" Conan.

Bai Ye smoothly brought the car to a stop, turned his head, and looked at Kudo Yukiko with gentle eyes. His voice was deep and magnetic as he said, "We've arrived. Get ready for the challenges ahead."

Yukiko Kudo took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She gently put her makeup bag back in the storage compartment, then slowly opened the car door, stepped out, and said calmly, "Let's go. I hope everything goes well."

The two got out of the car one after the other. Bai Ye gently opened the back door and carefully lifted Conan out again. Then, the two walked steadily toward the mysterious building...

(End of this chapter)