My life in the underworld begins at the Takayanagi family!

Ichiro Takayanagi stopped Ran Mouri from going berserk, seeing no need to teach Kogoro Mouri a lesson, since Ichiro was the one who benefited this time anyway.

"Brother Gao Liu, could it be that you really did receive some benefit?"

The only person in this household who still calls Takayanagi Ichiro "Brother Takayanagi" is Kasugano Sora, who comes from Okumizome Town.

Although her relationship with the other high school girls in the family and Takayanagi Ichiro has now progressed further.

However, the way they address Takayanagi Ichiro is still the same, reflecting the unspoken understanding between the two of them.

The other high school girls were well aware of this, but they didn't intend to expose it.

Since Kasugano Sora gets along very well with them, it's okay for them to make a few small moves.

"Brother Ichiro, what did you gain?"

Takayanagi Ichiro walked to the sofa in the hall and sat down. Several high school girls sat down next to him, because they knew that he was going to tell them about what happened last night.

"The thing is like this..."

Ichiro Takayanagi concealed some details about what happened last night, but explained everything else to the female high school students.

After listening to Ichiro Takayanagi's story, Ran Mouri and the others were not afraid; on the contrary, they were somewhat eager to try.

"If we had known it was such an interesting commission, we should have gone and joined in the fun."

"Yuanzi, it's best not to get involved in this kind of thing."

After all, those people are involved in the maritime accident thirteen years ago, so it would be easier to handle if only Ichiro went alone.

Ran Mouri immediately stopped her good friend, after all, those people also had tragic pasts and shouldn't be allowed to watch the spectacle.

"However, once Dad finds out what you've gained, Ichiro, he'll definitely give Conan a good talking-to."

At this point, Ran Mouri burst out laughing.

Because he had taken care of Kogoro Mouri for a long time, he knew how much Kogoro Mouri valued money.

Although Ichiro Takayanagi did not explicitly state the value of that 50% stake, a large corporation that could provide drivers, maids, and butlers for the estate must have been worth a lot of money.

According to Ichiro Takayanagi, the request he made last night was not difficult at all.

Even without Conan Edogawa's help, Kogoro Mouri might have been able to solve the problem perfectly.

Right now, all I can say is that Kogoro Mouri can only go far on the path of becoming a famous detective; it's unlikely he'll make a fortune.

After Ran Mouri finished speaking, the other high school girls also laughed.

Through Ran Mouri, these high school girls learned a lot about what kind of person Kogoro Mouri was.

Conan, that brat, stopped Kogoro Mouri from making money, so he's definitely going to get a good beating.

"Yes, when I left just now, I saw that Detective Mouri had already taken that brat Conan upstairs."

Takayanagi Ichiro stated what he had seen, and the high school girls stopped laughing.

Instead, their expressions turned sour because they had considered a certain possibility.

"Alright, you can stop discussing downstairs. I've prepared dinner, so you can come upstairs to eat."

Takayanagi Mitsuka shouted from upstairs, knowing full well that Takayanagi Ichiro and the other high school girls downstairs wouldn't cause any trouble.

But the upstairs area is mainly their activity area, so it's impossible for them to bring the prepared food downstairs.

"Ran, you don't need to worry about Detective Mouri's affairs. Just focus on living your own life."

Ichiro Takayanagi, of course, knew what Ran Mouri was thinking, so he immediately offered his advice.

"Xiao Lan, you don't need to worry about that side at all. Just focus all your energy on this side from now on."

After being persuaded by Ichiro Takayanagi and Sonoko Suzuki, Ran Mouri quickly recovered.

After all, she was a very strong girl who was able to take care of Kogoro Mouri, that useless detective, for almost ten years.

"Brother Ichiro, Sonoko, I promise I will never behave like that again."

Ran Mouri felt that Ichiro Takayanagi and Sonoko Suzuki's advice was correct, because Kogoro Mouri was an adult and he should be responsible for his own affairs, while she was starting a different life here.

With Ichiro Takayanagi here, along with his childhood friend Sonoko Suzuki, and close friends like Kaoru Takayanagi and Sora Kasugano, there's no need to worry about the detective agency at all.

"Let's go upstairs to eat. We can't keep Mihua waiting, or she'll get angry."

After finishing his sentence, Takayanagi Ichiro led several female high school students upstairs to enjoy dinner.

Chapter 710 A Very Special Sloping Attic

During the meal, several female high school students recounted some of the things that had happened at their school.

Then they discussed a small, rather quaint house that was going to be sold on a street not far away.

They thought they could visit it when they had time, and of course they wanted to bring Takayanagi Ichiro along.

It would be a bit boring if only a few high school girls went there.

Takayanagi Ichiro did not refuse the invitation from several female high school students and agreed to go with them to take a look the next day.

Ichiro Takayanagi dotes on several female high school students, and Mitsuka Takayanagi has no objection because her daughter is among them.

She had never imagined such a day would come before, but now she would listen to Takayanagi Ichiro in everything.

She used to worry about not making any money while minding the shop, but now, with Takayanagi Ichiro's encouragement, she just diligently minds the shop and prepares dinner for the high school girls at the appointed time.

The high school girls were delighted to receive a response from Ichiro Takayanagi, and they decided to decide who would belong to him that night by playing rock-paper-scissors.

Ran Mouri was the ultimate winner; she's always been very lucky and can win in almost every mahjong game.

However, Ran Mouri did not intend to keep it all to herself; she directly expanded the quota to include the other girls.

Takayanagi Mitsuka was originally included, but she declined.

Because that's a time for female high school students, and if she really wanted, Ichiro Takayanagi could be with her anytime, anywhere.

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The next day, the high school girls set off full of energy, showing no signs of fatigue from several days of school.

Moreover, they can feel that their physical fitness or other aspects are steadily improving, which is why they are so greedy.

However, Ichiro Takayanagi did have one requirement for them: they couldn't have too many.

These kinds of gatherings should only be held once a week, otherwise they might become addicted to them.

The high school girls had no objections to Takayanagi Ichiro's request, since they knew he wouldn't really blame them.

Soon, they arrived at the location on the next street and indeed found an vacant house with a banner for sale hanging on it. There was also a real estate agent sitting in front of the door, seemingly waiting for customers to come in.

The mustachioed real estate agent's eyes lit up when he saw several female high school students approaching, but when he couldn't see Takayanagi Ichiro beside him, he immediately felt ashamed and looked away.

When compared to Ichiro Takayanagi, he felt like trash on a street corner, with no chance of being compared to him at all.

However, the agent wasn't very enthusiastic in greeting Takayanagi Ichiro and the others, because the nature of their rental had certain requirements, and it wasn't the kind of place that female high school students would be interested in.

"Hello, may we go in and take a look?" Ran Mouri stepped forward and greeted the agent.

"Students, this house was originally planned to be rented to couples with one child. You girls in high school shouldn't be interested in this house."

"We came here today specifically to look at houses because the older brother, Ichiro, who lives next door, is getting married and wants to buy a house suitable for his family of three."

We recently saw this house listed, so we took some time today to come and take a look.

Ran Mouri is, after all, Kogoro Mouri's daughter, and her mother is the lawyer Eri Kisaki.

Therefore, some white lies are absolutely easy to tell.

"In that case, I will lead the way for you to tour this house."

After hearing this, the agent immediately became motivated.

Although Ichiro Takayanagi looks a bit young, don't rich kids usually get married early? And he also wants to move out on his own.

The agent's excited expression surprised the other female high school students.

However, they immediately gave Ran Mouri a thumbs up, because they all knew that it was Ran Mouri's doing.

Then, Ichiro Takayanagi and four female high school students followed the agent into the first floor.

"There are two Western-style rooms on the first floor, each with six tatami mats, as well as a bathroom with a washbasin and a toilet."

"Are the two Western-style rooms for the children later?"

"That should be the case, because the architect designed and built this house based on a family of four, including a couple in their thirties and two children."

Of course, newlyweds can also choose this house, as the second floor is better.

The agent then led the group to the second floor.

"The second floor has a living room with sixteen tatami mats and a kitchen."

"This living room seems quite large."

"Yes, and the second floor has excellent natural light."

After hearing such praise from several female high school students, the real estate agent was very happy and thought that it was very likely that the house would be sold directly.

"There is a Western-style room with eight tatami mats on the other side of the road. The couple can live on the second floor. It must be a very relaxing and happy place."

If you just introduce yourself with enthusiasm, these people might place an order directly, and your commission for that sale will arrive immediately.

Four female high school students began to patrol the second floor, and Kasugano Sora then discovered the secret.

"This building actually has a third floor?"

"Your eye is indeed very discerning, classmate. That is definitely the selling point of this house: the sloping roof attic."

If you want to go up and take a look, you'll definitely have a different experience.

Since the agent had said so, the four high school girls didn't stand on ceremony and immediately led Takayanagi Ichiro to the third floor.

The third floor is indeed an attic, unlike the second floor which is flat. It is a sloping attic, hence the name "sloping roof attic," and it looks rather spacious.

"This arrangement looks rather interesting."

"And there's also a fairly large skylight, which probably allows you to see quite far outside."

The four high school girls walked together toward the skylight, and Ran Mouri opened the window, letting in fresh air.