Traveling back thirty years to Conan, intercepting Princess Eri

Kenji Ogihara walked over to Rei Furuya and handed him a small note with a drawing of four little devils on it, along with simple handwriting: "Let's all work hard to be good police officers!"

Rei Furuya took the note and carefully put it in his pocket.
"You all need to work hard too, and don't be lazy. In the future, we'll become police officers together and protect everyone."

Matsuda Jotaro looked at the scene before him and a gentle smile appeared on his face.

He stepped forward, patted Lin Xiuyi on the shoulder, and said with gratitude, "Lin-san, thank you so much these past two days. You not only took care of Jinping for me, but also spent his birthday with him."

Lin Xiuyi smiled and shook his head: "Mr. Matsuda, you're too kind. These are nothing. Jinpei is a very sensible child. He has his own dreams and works very hard. He will definitely become the person he wants to be in the future."

He paused, his gaze falling on the four children, and the smile on his face gradually turned serious.
"Jinpei, Kenji, Date, Rei, I have a few words I want to say to you."

The four kids immediately quieted down and stared at Lin Xiuyi.

"Last night, you two were fooling around and then made a pact that you would both become police officers in the future, right?" Lin Xiuyi asked with a smile.

The four kids nodded immediately, and Matsuda Jinpei spoke first: "Yes, Brother Shuichi! We made a promise yesterday that we'll all become police officers in the future. I want to be the police commissioner and a boxer to protect Dad, protect everyone, punish bad guys, and never let good people be wronged again!"

The other three kids nodded in agreement: "We've made a promise, we'll all become police officers together in the future!"

Looking at their determined expressions, Lin Xiuyi smiled and nodded: "Having a dream is a remarkable thing. However, a dream cannot be realized just by talking about it. It requires a lot of effort from you, and you need to have enough courage and perseverance to face difficulties and setbacks. You cannot give up easily."

"You are still young. The most important thing is to study hard, grow up well, exercise your bodies, and cultivate your courage and sense of responsibility."

Lin Xiuyi's gaze swept over the four kids one by one.

"Being a police officer requires not only strong physical skills, but also a sense of justice, the ability to protect good people and punish bad people, and the adherence to one's bottom line, without being swayed by external temptations."

"You are good friends and partners in pursuing your dreams together. In the days to come, you should be tolerant and understanding of each other, and not quarrel over trivial matters. Cherish your friendship."

The four kids listened intently, their eyes wide, making sure they remembered every word Lin Xiuyi said.

"We understand, Brother Xiu!" the four kids shouted in unison.

As Matsuda Jotaro watched this scene, his eyes suddenly welled up with tears.

He recalled his boxing dream from his youth, and the days and nights he spent fighting alone for that dream.

Now, his son has companions, friends with whom he can pursue his dreams.

This kind of companionship is far more than he had back then.

Tears welled up in Ogiwara Chisato's eyes as well.

She looked at her younger brother, and at the boys she had grown up with, and suddenly realized that they were really growing up.

……

Time was ticking away, and we couldn't afford to delay any longer.

"Zero, it's time to go," Lin Xiuyi said as she hailed a taxi to the station.

Rei Furuya slung his backpack over his shoulder and took one last look at his friends.

He bumped fists with Matsuda Jinpei, hugged Ogihara Kenji, and shook hands with Date Wataru.

Simple actions contain all the unspoken words.

Lin Xiuyi also said goodbye to each person in turn.

When it was Ogiwara Chisato's turn, the girl blushed again. She lowered her head and whispered, "Have a safe journey."

"Thank you," Lin Xiuyi said gently. "Chisato, take good care of yourself too. Don't worry too much. No matter how difficult things are, there will always be a solution and the day will pass." "Yes," Ogiwara Chisato nodded vigorously.

Lin Xiuyi and Furuya Rei waved to everyone one last time, then turned and got into a taxi.

Through the car window, they saw Matsuda Jinpei jumping up and down and waving, and Furuya Rei could even see him mouthing "You have to come again."

Kenji Ogiwara stood quietly, but waved his hand forcefully, and Wataru Date also raised his hand.

Matsuda Jotaro nodded, while Ogiwara Chisato stood still, her hand raised halfway, as if she wanted to wave but was too embarrassed.

As the taxi drove forward, the people in front of Matsuda's house grew smaller and smaller, farther and farther away, until they finally became blurry dots in the field of vision.

Rei Furuya sat in his seat, gazing at the scenery rushing past the window, remaining silent for a long time.

"You can't bear to part with it?" Lin Xiuyi asked softly.

Rei Furuya nodded, but then shook his head: "We'll meet again. We made a promise."

……

The tram ran smoothly on the tracks, and the scenery outside the window gradually changed from open fields to dense houses, and then to towering buildings.

Tokyo is approaching, that city that is always in motion, always full of possibilities and pressure.

Hideichi Hayashi and Rei Furuya parted ways at Beika Station.

The boy needed to transfer to get back to Beika's place, while Lin Xiuyi carried his simple luggage and headed towards his izakaya on the street corner.

"See you next week, Master." Furuya Rei stopped at the ticket gate and bowed deeply.

"See you next week." Lin Xiu nodded, watching the boy's back disappear into the crowd.

It was already afternoon when I returned to the izakaya alone.

As I pushed open the door, the familiar aroma of wood mixed with a faint scent of alcohol wafted out.

The shop was quiet, with sunlight filtering through the half-open blinds and casting strips of light on the bar counter.

Lin Xiuyi went up to the third floor to find Kogoro Mouri, but Mrs. Mouri opened the door.

"Kogoro, Ruri called him out." Mrs. Mori's voice was tinged with laughter. "She said it's a new movie, and Ruri insisted that he go with her. That kid, he's usually so carefree, only Ruri can keep him in check."

Lin Xiuyi smiled, imagining Kogoro Mouri complaining, "It's another romance movie," while still obediently following along.

This pair of bickering lovers seems to be developing a stable relationship.

He returned to his home on the second floor, where Reiko was still at Kujo's house, spending a rare holiday with her parents.

After putting down his luggage, Lin Xiuyi felt a wave of fatigue wash over him.

The past two days of running around, the boys' noise, the preparations for the birthday party...

All of these factors combined caused him to feel a long-lost weariness even in the moment he relaxed.

Lin Xiuyi took off her coat and was about to lie down for a good night's sleep when the doorbell rang.

He paused, puzzled, and walked to the door. (End of Chapter)