Ke Xue: The thief Cao is actually myself

Chapter 706 She gave so much! (Seeking monthly votes!)
Maori Detective Agency.

"What did you say? You want to leave your son with me?"

Kogoro Mouri stared wide-eyed at Fumiyo Edogawa, who had returned, and the familiar little boy beside her. When he heard her request, his expression changed slightly.

What a joke! Ever since this little brat started staying at his place, this self-proclaimed renowned detective has been in a terrible financial situation, almost to the point of starvation. How could he possibly take in this kid again?
Moreover, this brat has been staying here for so long, and the promised compensation has vanished without a trace, like a stone sinking into the sea.

Now look what's happened! They haven't even offered a proper explanation. They actually plan to keep the child here. Do they really think Kogoro Mouri is running a charity, a business that loses money by taking in children for free?

“Yes…” Fumiyo Edogawa sighed softly, a hint of helplessness on her face. “I don’t know what’s wrong with my son, he just refuses to leave here no matter what I say!”

"But... Madam..." Kogoro Mori stood on tiptoe, his expression extremely unpleasant, stammering, "This...this..."

Ever since he took in this brat, his daily expenses have been dwindling rapidly, like a river bursting its banks. During this time, he's become so poor he can barely afford his favorite wine.

I've finally been able to get rid of this "economic burden" and return to a carefree life of plenty...

If that little brat doesn't leave, and his detective agency gets another mouth to feed, won't his life continue to struggle in dire straits and become even more miserable?

“Take this…” Fumiyo Edogawa was incredibly astute; seeing Kogoro Mouri's expression, she instantly understood what he was thinking. She immediately pulled a bankbook from her pocket and handed it over, “This is for my son's child support!”

She smiled, her tone gentle yet undeniably firm, "When needed, Detective Mori, feel free to draw it from here!"

Kogoro Mouri paused for a moment, then instinctively reached out and took the passbook. As he slowly opened it, his gaze fell on the page detailing the deposits, and his eyes widened instantly, his eyeballs practically bulging out and transforming into two enormous money shapes. "Ten million?!"

He could hardly believe his eyes; his voice rose several octaves involuntarily from shock, almost lifting the roof off the office.

He never expected that this seemingly ordinary Edogawa Fumiyo would be so generous, offering a huge sum of ten million yen in child support.

Such a huge sum of child support is more than enough to make up for the financial losses Conan caused him during his stay at his house, even if it multiplied the losses several times, or even to support Conan's long-term residence and improve Kogoro Mouri's quality of life!
Thinking of this, Kogoro Mouri's tense face instantly melted like ice under the warm spring sun, his face beaming with a fawning smile. "Madam, you're too kind! Conan is such a cute child, we've long considered him family!"

Seeing her father's greedy and worthless appearance, Ran couldn't help but roll her eyes playfully, secretly thinking: "My father is completely powerless against money. He's so shameful."

"Dad..." Ran Mouri whispered, hoping her father would restrain himself a little.

"Haha, Ran's right!" Kogoro Mouri chuckled awkwardly, finally realizing his lapse in composure. "Um... Mrs. Fumiyo, don't worry, Conan will receive the best care here!"

"Hehehe..." Seeing this, Fumiyo Edogawa couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle softly. Then, she gracefully moved to Conan's side. "That's wonderful!" She turned to Ran Mouri and called out, "By the way, Ran..."

Ran Mouri tilted her head slightly, her long, glossy black hair swaying gently as she replied, "Hmm?"

Fumiyo Edogawa looked at her tenderly, her eyes full of appreciation and trust, and said, "I'll leave this child in your care from now on!"

Ran Mouri looked at Fumiyo Edogawa, then turned her gaze to Conan. Although she felt somewhat helpless about her father's behavior earlier, she still smiled and nodded, her smile as warm as the sun. "Don't worry, Aunt Fumiyo, I will take good care of Conan."

In fact, even if Fumiyo Edogawa hadn't told her, she would have taken good care of that little brat.

After all, if her father, Kogoro Mouri, didn't know the other party's true identity, how could she not know?
What she didn't expect was that when Yusaku and Yukiko Kudo returned from abroad this time, they disguised themselves as other people. When she learned from her father that a woman claiming to be Fumiyo Edogawa, Conan's mother, had taken Conan away, she was really frightened. She almost thought that a bad guy had kidnapped her childhood friend who had shrunk.

Of course, she could understand this.

After all, Conan is no longer the spirited high school detective he once was. Behind him lurks the terrifying Black Organization, a force as sinister as the shadows. It's understandable that Yukiko Kudo and the others, fearing they might attract the Black Organization's attention and endanger Conan, would disguise themselves to approach him.

However, her mischievous boyfriend, who knew perfectly well that playing pranks on a megalomaniac was a fun activity and was one of the planners of the 'prank plan,' didn't include her in the fun. Instead, he waited until everything was over before telling her the truth.

Thinking of this, Ran Mouri couldn't help but feel a little dissatisfied.

Okay, I've decided. Once my boyfriend Bai Ye finishes what he's doing, I'm definitely going to have a serious talk with him.

Although she had already "denounced" him in bed last night, how could one denunciation be enough to vent her anger over something so "outrageous"?
Thinking of this, Ran Mouri subconsciously touched her still slightly aching belly, and a complex expression of tenderness, shyness and reproach flashed in her beautiful eyes.

Her period hasn't come this month, and yesterday her boyfriend fed her so much "nutritional support." If this continues, could she really become a mother?
Of course, this doesn't mean she doesn't want to have children for her boyfriend. Being able to have children for the man she loves and give birth to the fruit of their love is something she would be very happy to do, so why would she feel resistant?
However, she hadn't yet married her boyfriend, and she was worried that her parents might not be able to accept her pregnancy and childbirth at this crucial moment.

Well, besides her parents, Shinichi Kudo, her childhood friend who grew up with her, probably also couldn't accept that she had children with Byakuya.

After all, it seems that the other person has been in love with her all these years.

Fumiyo Edogawa smiled warmly and said meaningfully, "That's good. To be honest, I think Conan seems to really like you. You two should get closer in the future." She was extremely satisfied with Ran Mouri, the girl who had grown up with her son, and had always wanted her to be her future daughter-in-law.

Unfortunately, although her son is exceptionally talented and outstanding in solving cases, he is quite worrisome when it comes to relationships. He has never been able to muster the courage to express his feelings to Ran Mouri and make her his girlfriend.

Furthermore, due to the changes in the Black Organization, her son has turned into a child, and she is genuinely worried that Ran Mouri, the future daughter-in-law she highly regards, will miss out on her son.

Sigh, she hopes her son can resolve the Black Organization issue soon, get the antidote, and return to his original state. Otherwise, even if she is full of hope, she won't insist on continuing to matchmake the two of them.

After all, if her son never recovers, he will just be a six or seven-year-old child. She can't force Ran Mouri to never date, stay single, and wait for him to grow up, can she?

That approach is far too harsh and unreasonable!

Upon hearing this, Conan's face instantly turned bright red, like a ripe apple. His eyes behind his glasses blinked frantically, filled with shyness and helplessness, as he stammered in protest, "Mommy! What are you saying?!" His embarrassed appearance only elicited a more meaningful smile from Yukiko Kudo, a smile brimming with both teasing and expectation for her son.

Ran Mouri pursed her pink lips and gave a perfectly timed smile. "Really?"

She was no longer the naive and inexperienced girl she once was, so how could she not see the obvious intention behind Edogawa Fumiyo's, or more precisely, Kudo Yukiko's, words—clearly, she was trying to match her up with Conan, or more accurately, she was trying to match her up with Kudo Shinichi, who was hidden under the small exterior of Conan.

Unfortunately, all the other party's good intentions were destined to be in vain. From any perspective, she could never achieve what the other party wanted.

Because her heart already belonged firmly to one person—her boyfriend, Bai Ye.

She could not, and would never, give her heart to any man other than her boyfriend, Bai Ye!

Because such behavior would not only be a betrayal of her beloved boyfriend Bai Ye, but also a desecration of her sincere and pure feelings for him.

"I really wish I had a younger brother like Conan!"

In her heart, Conan is just her younger brother, and he will always be her younger brother.

Even if the other party has the opportunity to revert to their original identity in the future—the famous high school detective Shinichi Kudo—this will never change.

There was no way around it; Ran Mouri's heart had already been completely captured by her Byakuya-kun without her even realizing it!
Thinking this, her thoughts involuntarily drifted towards Bai Ye.

Last night's passionate scenes flashed vividly through her mind, frame by frame, like a movie. The enchanting and romantic scenes made her ears burn with heat, and a shy and charming blush rose to her face.

Bai Ye's gentle yet firm embrace seemed to carefully melt her into his body, giving her an endless sense of security; his deep, magnetic voice whispered tender words of love in her ear, each word like a soft feather, gently stirring her heartstrings and creating ripples on her soul; and then there was that almost suffocatingly passionate kiss, as if carrying a blazing flame, igniting her completely and immersing her in an ocean of love…

All of this captivated her deeply, making it impossible for her to extricate herself.

"Sister Ran?" Just then, Conan's clear and childlike voice suddenly rang out, like a bright light, instantly pulling her back to reality from that intoxicating memory.

"Your face is so red, are you feeling unwell?" Conan asked with innocent concern, his eyes revealing deep worry.

"Huh? No, no!" Ran Mouri seemed to have her deepest secret exposed, and she hurriedly waved her hands in a panic to deny it. However, her flustered actions made her cheeks feel hotter and hotter, as if the temperature was high enough to fry an egg.

As she spoke, she subconsciously touched her abdomen, where the lingering afterglow of last night's dreamlike experience seemed to still remain.

Her period was already three days late this month, and last night the two of them got carried away and didn't use any protection.
Perhaps, in a little while, she will be welcoming the fruit of her love with Bai Ye...

If she really has a child, the fruit of her love with Bai Ye will surely be as handsome as Bai Ye and as cute as herself, right?

Hmm, thinking about it this way, she suddenly stopped feeling as worried as before, and instead felt an indescribable sense of anticipation and sweetness welling up inside her.

"Ran?" Fumiyo Edogawa keenly noticed her unusual behavior, her eyes filled with concern and worry as she softly asked, "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine!" Ran Mouri forced herself to suppress her lustful thoughts and forced a seemingly natural and appropriate smile. "It's just... I suddenly feel a little hot."

Fumiyo Edogawa nodded thoughtfully, her intelligent mind seemingly sensing something, but out of consideration and respect, she didn't press further. Then, she slowly turned her gaze to Conan: "Shin... Conan, Mommy's leaving now. You must be a good girl and listen to Ran-neechan, okay?"

Conan frowned slightly, pushed up his glasses, and replied in a low voice, somewhat sullenly, "I know."

(End of this chapter)