Traveling back thirty years to Conan, intercepting Princess Eri

Lin Xiuyi's words were earnest and heartfelt, each word like a heavy hammer, gently striking the hearts of Furuya Rei and Matsuda Jinpei.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, falling on the faces of the two children and reflecting their guilt.

The two kids lowered their heads, no longer grinning like before, and the atmosphere gradually quieted down.

They couldn't help but recall the scene of waiting outside the mall's security line.

At the time, the sirens were piercing and the crowd was noisy. They could only watch the blocked mall entrance from afar, feeling anxious and helpless.

Matsuda Jinpei kept tiptoeing to look around, his palms sweating, fearing that something might happen to Hayashi Shuichi inside.

Rei Furuya bit his lip tightly, crossed his arms over his chest, seemingly calm, but his eyes were full of panic.

The feeling of wanting to rush in and help but being powerless to do so was even more unbearable than being captured by robbers yourself.

In contrast, when Ida Wataru was in the mall, he did not back down at all when facing the leader of the robbers who was holding a shotgun. Instead, he bravely rushed up to protect his father.

Thinking about this, the two kids felt a bit conflicted, a mixture of shame and admiration.

Perhaps... being good at fighting isn't really anything; having the courage to stand up in crucial moments is the real skill.

"Understood, Master."

Rei Furuya was the first to raise his head, his voice not loud, but filled with an unprecedented seriousness.
"I will learn from Date Wataru in the future, learn to be brave, learn to protect others, and stop fighting and bullying people."

Matsuda Jinpei nodded in agreement, a sheepish smile on his face.

He scratched his head and sincerely apologized to Date Wataru.

"I'm sorry, Ida, I shouldn't have called you a crybaby. You are indeed very brave, much braver than me. I will never talk nonsense again."

Seeing the two kids sincerely apologize, Date Wataru's tense little face relaxed.

He had been so angry that his face was flushed and his eyes were a little moist, but now, hearing the apology, he felt a little embarrassed. He scratched the back of his head and gave an apologetic smile.

"It's okay, I'm not angry anymore. Actually, you two are pretty good too. We can play together in the future, and I can teach you how to deal with bad guys! My dad taught me a lot of self-defense tips!"

"Yeah!"

Rei Furuya and Jinpei Matsuda's eyes lit up immediately, and the guilt and embarrassment on their faces vanished instantly, replaced by excited smiles.

The minor conflict just now vanished like smoke in the wind.

The three little devils quickly gathered together, forming a small circle, and started chatting away.

Standing in the middle, Date Hang's little face was full of pride as he excitedly recounted his experience of fighting off the robbers to the two children.

"The robber leader was pointing a gun at my dad, but I wasn't scared at all. I rushed up and punched him in the leg!"

"He screamed in pain and almost fell over! My dad was trying to take the gun from him, so I kept pestering him to stop him from bullying my dad..."

As he spoke, he gestured the actions he had taken, waving his little hands and shining with excitement in his eyes.

Rei Furuya and Jinpei Matsuda listened with rapt attention, their eyes wide, occasionally letting out exclamations of surprise, and bombarding each other with questions.

"Was that robber leader very fierce? Weren't you afraid of him?" "How did you manage to subdue the robbers? Tell us!"

……

Lin Xiuyi, Officer Date, and Matsuda Jotaro stood aside, quietly watching the three children get along well, and all of them had a gratified smile on their faces.

Matsuda Jotaro gently patted Hayashi Shuichi's shoulder, a smile of approval on his face, his tone full of agreement.
“Lin Sang, you’re right. Boys should learn what true courage and responsibility are, instead of thinking about fighting and causing trouble all the time.”

Officer Ida looked at the renewed radiance and confidence on his son's face and was filled with emotion.

He had previously worried that kneeling before the robbers would leave a shadow in his son's heart and make his son think he was a coward.

But now that he sees his son not only unaffected, but also more courageous and cheerful, and has made new friends, his worries have finally subsided.

Officer Date turned around and bowed deeply to Lin Xiuyi, his voice filled with gratitude.

“Lin Sang, thank you again. Not only for what happened today, but also for what you said to my son. You made him understand what true courage is and strengthened his determination to be a man.”

"I will always remember this kindness."

"Officer Date is too kind." Lin Xiuyi quickly stepped forward to help Officer Date up. "Your son is very outstanding. Even without me, he would have understood these principles sooner or later."

Just then, a middle-aged man in a senior police officer's uniform walked over quickly and notified Officer Ida and Lin Xiuyi to go to the police station to cooperate with the police investigation.

Officer Ida nodded immediately, knowing it was his duty, without the slightest hesitation.

Lin Xiuyi nodded, and then, as a hero, he and the other hostages were taken by the police to a temporary interrogation point for questioning and recording.

The police officer in charge of the questioning was mild-mannered and asked in detail about Lin Xiuyi's entry into the mall, his hiding place in the ceiling, and the details of how he and Officer Date subdued the robber.

Lin Xiuyi patiently answered each question, clearly recounting the ins and outs of the matter without omitting any important details.

Officer Ida, being a police officer and having played a key role in the case, was questioned separately.

He not only gave a detailed account of the case, but also reported to his superiors on his handling of the situation at the scene, as well as some suggestions for follow-up work.

By the time everything was finished, it was almost dark.

As the sun sets, its golden rays bathe the police station building in a warm orange hue.

The streetlights on both sides of the street gradually lit up, their dim yellow light illuminating the way home.

As Lin Xiuyi stepped out of the police station, he saw Matsuda Jotaro and his son, along with Furuya Rei, standing at the door waiting for him.

Matsuda Jotaro leaned against a black car parked by the roadside. When he saw Lin Xiuyi come out, he immediately went up to him and asked, "Lin-san, have you finished dealing with everything?"

Rei Furuya and Jinpei Matsuda also ran over immediately.

"Yes, it's all taken care of. Sorry to keep you waiting." Lin Xiuyi nodded with a smile. "I apologize for the long delay."

"It's alright, Lin-san, don't say that." Matsuda Jotaro waved his hand. "Cooperating with the police is what we should do. Let's get in the car and go home to rest early; everyone's exhausted today." (End of Chapter)