Ms. Moriarty wants to save Beika Town today too.

331 Envy, Jealousy and Hatred

Suddenly receiving the invitation and seeing Winnett in such an unusual appearance, Xiao Ai had already guessed the person behind it. Her sister was smiling at her and even winking at her left eye playfully. Her hands were on Winnett's exposed milky white shoulders, pushing the shy Winnett forward, as if to make the flowers in the vase raise their heads. This scene made Xiao Ai's face hot. At this time, the doctor's voice came from the room inside. She responded a little panicked, saying that she was about to go out, pushing Winnett out and making a hushing gesture. She put on a beige coat, still wearing the crimson turtleneck sweater she wore during the day, and put on small leather shoes, obviously not wanting to be discovered. As soon as she walked out the door and into the wide courtyard, she slowed down her pace. Winnet was staring at her face. Her amethyst eyes, which seemed to contain some impurities, reflected her appearance. Being looked at by such pure eyes - thinking of this, Xiao Ai's heart suddenly trembled. She should tease Winnet as usual to ease the atmosphere, but she acted like a child. Her sister was also in front of her. Xiao Ai felt like she had become a fish on the hook at this moment, flopping back and forth, but the result was no change.

She was secretly worried. She hoped against her will that there would be less of these things between lovers, not so obvious! Not so obvious! Different from usual! The timing was too bad! Thoughts were swirling in her head, and she was troubled by her sister's arrangement, just like when she wanted to touch Winnet, she was hindered by this body. Xiao Ai comforted herself that things had not actually changed much. The sudden age gap, like the organization, was just an object separating her from Winnet, like a shallow barrier - she thought of the antidote, but that was just a way to another wall.

It was always unsatisfactory. After hesitating for too long, she had to take a frivolous step to Winette's side and quietly hold her hand. But her sister seemed to be teasing her sincerely, and when Winette's ears trembled, she held her other hand.

Winnet was ready to hear Xiao Ai's sharp comments, but it seemed different from what she imagined. It might be because Mingmei was in front of her, which made her Xiao Ai not very relaxed, which made her more nervous. Her face turned red, and her white jade-like long neck was also stained, but it was different from the rouge color, less charming and more sincere. They held hands and were very close, but they were both nervous. Winnet's palms were cold and Xiao Ai's palms were sweaty.

"Don't treat me like a child." Xiao Ai said in a low voice.

"Sorry, sorry, Shi... Ai, you don't mind if I come along, right?"

"It's okay with me, but did you say anything unnecessary..."

"No! I think this is what you wish for, Ai-chan—"

Xiao Ai couldn't do anything to Mingmei. She bit her lip, closed her eyes, and shook her head. Maybe she had hope - but now was not a good time. She just wanted Wenette to leave her alone, but everyone had things to hide from each other, and she was no exception.

But she didn't mention these, and as a child, she held one hand each, but in her heart she felt like an adult holding two children. Of course, it was too late to walk to the restaurant, so when she got to the street, Mingmei let go of Xiaoai's hand, causing the two of them to let go as well. Mingmei drove a new family car, let the two of them sit in the back seat, and started the engine.

This did not improve Ai's nervousness, but she didn't want Winnet to see this, so she moved closer to her, but still kept some distance. This aroused Winnet's imagination. She was extremely sensitive to all sounds and movements, and naturally would not miss any subtle details. She understood Ai's move to get closer to her, but the first thing that came to her mind was to let her sit on her lap - as if this was a good idea, but if she really proposed it, she was afraid that it would ruin the atmosphere and be hit on the back of the head by Ai.

Winnett said, "Xiao Ai, I'm sorry about what happened last time."

"What's sorry?" Xiao Ai didn't want to mention it. She was the one who was too sensitive at that time, just like a neurotic woman who was afraid of any slight movement. This was wrong, she thought, Winnet's nerves were also delicate.

"I shouldn't have said that. But if I agreed to you, you would be contaminated by the darkness of the organization. I suddenly became scared and didn't even dare to hold your hand."

After a while, Xiao Ai said: "Then let me hold your hand. Anyway, it's icy cold, as if it will always be like this - as long as I don't let go, you don't have to think about what it means, because you are by my side..."

She was talking halfway when she noticed Mingmei's gaze in the rearview mirror. She looked away, and her embarrassment broke out, making her feel even more shy. But she still moved closer, just enough to touch with her fingers, but there was no hug. If there was a hug, the scene would look very strange. An adult hugging a child? That would only make them stiff and misunderstand the meaning of hugging. And kissing? Kissing on the cheek is fine, and it won't make them feel uncomfortable. Then, Winette freed one hand, fumbled in the car, and took out a square bag with lovely decorations.

"A gift for you." Winnett stared into Ai's eyes and put the bag on her knees.

She opens.

"A handbag," Xiao Ai said, "It's the right size." After she finished speaking, she realized that her tone was a bit sarcastic, and quickly changed her words: "I mean, whether you are 18 or 7 years old, it's quite suitable to hold it in your hand. I'm surprised that you didn't choose the fairy tale kingdom theme. I thought you would like that kind of exaggerated romantic style?"

Winnet smiled shyly. It wasn't that she liked it, but those young girls liked it. Ai's age, in the secular world, was just a student about to enter college. She didn't want to exacerbate her mental growth. As for herself, she was not too sensitive to these things. Although she also liked dolls and decorations, she was not very interested in cute styles - rebellious emotions played tricks on her because she was always complained about by Ai.

Xiao Ai put the handbag back into the paper box and said, "I wonder if this handbag was also your idea, sister."

"also?"

"Well, if you want to, it's a very complicated handmade bento like last time."

Xiao Ai stroked the sandy part of the paper and said, "Anyway, you don't take the fixed form so seriously. And my sister always wanted to find me a boyfriend. Maybe she has already plotted against me many times."

"What? Shiho, I'm just thinking about you!" Mingmei pouted and acted cute. She was usually more reliable, which made Winnett feel a little strange and changed the impression she gave people. "After the last quarrel, the two of you separated again. If it comes to the point of breaking up, I will feel guilty staying at Miss Winnett's house. At that time, I will definitely leave on my own!"

Winnet's mouth trembled slightly, Mingmei was full of joy, and the rear of the car trembled. She added: "But now it seems that the danger of being kicked out has been eliminated, and you have reconciled. Anyway - I am not very clear, and my experience is not very rich. Miss Winnet, you must seize the opportunity!"

Xiao Ai slapped the back seat, "What chance?"

Mingmei smiled but said nothing.

Winnet was also surprised, and the reason is obvious.

"So this is why you proposed this to me. I should have known it, I should have known it at that time - in fact, I am a little uneasy. When I thought about your worry about Ai, I was actually very happy, but my worry also increased exponentially. I was afraid that you would be too deeply involved - remember last time? There are quite a few people in the organization who have ill intentions towards you. I think it is probably because of the drugs. Only when they disappear from the world forever will they not be thinking about you all the time. The only one who is thinking about you is me."

Winette told the truth that it was not her style to speculate psychologically. If it was really a relationship full of intrigue, she would not have invested too deeply. They always understood each other, but they did not fully understand each other's affairs. The premise of interaction was often one party's honesty, and she had to take the initiative.

Xiao Ai smiled, showing a slightly aggrieved expression, and her fingers were intertwined with Winnet's fingers, "You are the one who is prone to wild thoughts! There is no way I will leave you. It's like you are determined to stay by my side, just like that."

she says.

What if the side without Winnet is full of sunshine? Will we be happy if we accept the so-called normal life, the ordinary life? Is there happiness that transcends this moment?

Ordinariness often ruins everything, and a bright and beautiful place may also breed darkness far beyond the organization. She put the threat theory in front of her and let herself think more clearly.

"hey-hey."

"Oh, what a great relationship!" Mingmei parked the car. They had arrived at their destination. She found a place to park, and then the three of them walked together to the restaurant entrance where the word "flowers" was written in French.

The entrance is a zigzag corridor with clean and simple decoration.

Winnet opened the glass door, and the wind chimes made a pleasant sound. There were several good paintings hanging in front of the corridor, probably from the hands of excellent young painters. This reminded Miss Winnet of her masterpieces. Although she had scared children, Sister Alyssa said that the pictures of hell she painted were very powerful.

"what?"

"What's wrong?" Xiao Ai saw Winnet suddenly stop and asked her.

"That person is..."

On the red-bottomed wooden sofa in the corridor sat a woman in business attire. She had long, slightly curly brown hair, blue pupils, a bun that looked like she had just come out of a hot spring bath, a purple Western-style women's work suit, and square-framed glasses.

Just as Winnett remembered who this person was, someone on the other side greeted her.

"I remember you were Miss Moriarty, right? We met in the audience of the karate tournament..."

"Ah, you are Xiaolan's mother?"

"Yes, I'm Eri Kisaki."

Xiaolan's mother. Xiaoai was a little stunned, because she looked very young and had the aura of a strong woman. Immediately, she stopped thinking about Kisaki Eri's personal affairs and thought about -

Since the girl's mother appears here, that means someone will also appear, right?

Could there be a murder in the restaurant?

In Ai's mind, Conan is completely linked to the god of death.

"Are you waiting for Xiaolan?" Winnet asked politely.

"Yes, we were originally planning a family dinner. However, due to an unreliable uncle, there was a big deviation from the originally agreed time... By the way, who are these two?"

"Ah... let me introduce you."

When Winnet introduced Mingmei, she only said that she was a good friend, and did not give her the identity of a servant. As for Xiaoai, she also used the ready-made settings to say that she was the daughter of the doctor's relative. And she and the doctor were neighbors. Kisaki Eri mentioned Kudo Shinichi's house, but Winnet just said a few words - with Kudo Shinichi's whereabouts unknown now, the house has not become a haunted house entirely because Xiaolan occasionally cleans it up. She also knew this, so the argument became: I also tried to visit the famous novelist, but it seems that no one lives in their house.

Eri Kisaki still had some differences. After all, she could see the feelings between Kudo Shinichi and her daughter. However, seeing it does not mean support. It was because of the title of childhood sweethearts that she ended up in this situation. If Xiaolan was bewitched by the title of childhood sweethearts in the future, she would have to stand up and remind her to be rational, but she did not object to her daughter's pursuit of love. It was Winnet's trio that surprised her. Generally speaking, young people should not come to such a place for dinner, right? Just as she thought of this, she saw Winnet's other identity, the daughter of a big company, and a foreigner, so it was not surprising. French restaurants in the UK are much more common than those in Japan.

"Let's talk more when Xiaolan comes." said Hibiki Eri, "I won't delay you from enjoying your wonderful dinner..."

As soon as she finished speaking, the wind chimes rang again.

Xiaolan, who was wearing a light purple top and skirt, ran over here, "Mom, I'm so sorry. Eh... Miss Winnet?"

Xiaolan thought her mother was talking to a friend, but when she got closer, she realized it was Winnet. Although it was not the first time she saw Winnet wearing gorgeous clothes, she was still stunned for a moment when she saw her look so stunning today.

"It was a coincidence that I also brought Ai to this restaurant for dinner," said Winnett.

"So this is ah……"

Xiaolan turned her gaze to Kisaki Eri: "We are a little late..."

"It doesn't matter. I think it's probably someone who's playing mahjong late again, right?"

Kisaki Eri hit Kogoro's sore spot, and the latter almost lost his balance. Conan also became nervous, thinking that he must not speak carelessly in front of this woman today.

But then again, why is she here too?

Conan's face was covered with sweat, and Xiao Ai standing behind Winnet was particularly conspicuous. But he soon understood what was going on - he had already turned into a little devil, but he was still going on a date with his girlfriend...

hateful!

But he still has to pretend to be Conan in front of Xiaolan!

Envy, jealousy and hatred!

……

332 Mist

"Conan, good night." Feiying's disdain turned into a smile.

"Good evening." Facing this terrifying aunt who had been haunting his heart since childhood, Conan straightened his back and tried to be as polite as possible.

Winnett witnessed how quickly Kisaki Eri's expression changed and how she didn't give Kogoro any face at all. She felt more and more that Ai was very good to her, almost spoiling her, because Ai was obviously much harsher to other people than her.

"Is it a family dinner?" Winnet felt that meeting an acquaintance would ruin the atmosphere, but she was not so petty. Xiaolan said happily, "That's right, I've been looking forward to it. Mom and Dad, let's go to the store with Miss Winnet and the others first and talk about it later."

As soon as Xiaolan finished speaking, the wooden door on the inside of the corridor opened, and a tall man in a khaki suit walked out with a woman in one hand. He greeted Kogoro.

"It's Mr. Hiroki." The gloom on Kogoro's face disappeared.

"Hey, who is he?"

The two women asked, when the man named Hiroki mentioned the word detective, they immediately thought of the name of the famous detective Kogoro. The admired Kogoro put on a gentlemanly face and said, "Yes, I am Maori Kogoro."

Winnet thought he was going to get carried away, as usual, but this time she was wrong. Kogoro did not get carried away by the sight of the beautiful woman.

"Oh, by the way." Kogoro raised his hand and introduced him, "Let me introduce my family. These two are my wife Eri and my daughter Xiaolan. This is Conan who is having a casual meal at my house. And this is my daughter's friend Miss Winette. She and her friends also happened to come to dine."

Hearing Conan being labeled as a "freeloader", Xiao Ai almost laughed. Although Winnet didn't laugh, she felt that Conan, who lived under someone else's roof, was just like a son-in-law who married into the family. From the conclusion, it was almost like that. She nodded slightly. She didn't have any good feelings for this gentleman named Hiroki. He was a scumbag who had women on his left and right. This was her first impression of him.

"My name is Hiroki. I met Mr. Maori at a professional golf tournament." Hiroki introduced himself.

Kogoro stroked his chin and recalled. "I remember now, the U.S. Open will start on the Thursday after next."

"Yes, I have been practicing hard every day for this year, just for this day." He clenched his fists, bent his arms, raised his head and said excitedly, "I must get into the top ten this year."

"I wish you success."

"But, after all, I have to relax occasionally." He waved his hand, and the two ladies ran to his arms. "I plan to take them to the sky tomorrow to relax."

Maori fanned his hands. "Don't be surprised, he has his own helicopter and can fly it himself."

"Oh, by the way. I'm planning on flying up there this Sunday too. If you don't mind, you can come along."

"Is this true?" Xiaolan showed anticipation.

Seeing her daughter's expectant eyes, Kisaki Eri also said that it was a good thing, and Conan was so happy that he danced with joy. However, Kogoro declined because of his fear of heights, and the matter was eventually dropped.

Winette took this opportunity to come over and said, "If it's a helicopter, my friend has the same hobby. If you guys are interested, Xiaolan, I'll tell her and take you to experience it."

She was referring to Sofia. She had bought a private helicopter before and invited her to go, but she refused because she was busy. However, Sofia could not understand her busyness and only thought it was an excuse. In that case, she would take Xiaolan and the others with her. Although Xiaoai did not express anything, Winnet guessed that she should be interested as well. She remembered that the last time Xiaoai took a helicopter, it was Vodka who was driving it. That time should be a bad memory for her.

"Is this true?" Xiaolan asked uncertainly, "Will it not trouble your friend, Miss Winnett?"

Winnet smiled and shook her head, saying on Sophia's behalf that she would be happy.

After Hiroki left, they also went into the restaurant.

The interior is a typical French restaurant. The bright and spacious space is decorated with small round tables, each with flowers, just as its name suggests. The waiter guided them to sit down and handed them the menu. Winnett didn't want to interfere with Xiaolan's expected family dinner. She could see that Xiaolan wanted to use this opportunity to bring her parents together. She often heard Xiaolan talk about her parents. It was said that they had been separated for ten years. Although Winnett couldn't empathize with them, she could understand this kind of relationship where you love someone but can't stay with them for a long time. She and Xiaoai were like this before.

"Miss Winnet, aren't you going to order?" Mingmei looked at Winnet and asked. She thought Winnet, a foreigner, should be very skilled.

"Well, actually I haven't been to places like this very often."

“But there are a lot of French restaurants in the UK, right?”

"But she lives in the countryside and was once a poor girl." Xiao Ai took the menu and began to order. "However, now she is a rich lady, so let's just be superficial."

"Ahahaha, fate really loves to play tricks on us."

"Is that really the case..." Mingmei thought that it happened when Winnet was a child, but it seems that is not the case.

After Xiao Ai placed her order and asked the waiter to leave, she looked at Winnett again. "It's been five years," she said, "Don't you know how to enjoy yourself? If I were you, I would definitely live a life of luxury."

"It's okay now."

"Are you pretending to be stupid, or are you really stupid?" Xiao Ai rolled her eyes at her.

"You are both saying one thing and thinking another. Well, you two are the protagonists today, but if you start quarreling again, I won't agree. Miss Winnett, Xiao Ai is just a bad mouth. Don't mind it, and today we can celebrate, I mean we can sit at the same table. By the way, Xiao Ai even ordered red wine."

“It’s just a reasonable combination.”

"Uh... wine."

When Winnett thought of the bad memories, the word "wine" always seemed to appear with confusion. She had no patience for wine. Although she had tried it several times, each experience was worse than the last. After drinking, the spirit would be excited, but the consciousness would be a little hazy. However, the restaurant provided light wine, which would not make people drunk. Winnett tasted it as a drink. When Xiao Ai drank it, she was still a little worried, after all, Xiao Ai's body was that of a child.

"It's exquisite, but the taste is just ordinary." Xiao Ai commented mercilessly, "In comparison, I still like the food you make yourself, as long as you strictly control the amount of sugar added."

"Yeah, Miss Winnet's creations are always very sweet."

Mingmei added.

Winnett seemed a little embarrassed. She really loved sweets, which was a little childish, but it was also a kind of rebound. When she was a child, it was enough to get candy from the small store. Living in the church, she was poor and rarely tasted sweet and delicious food. With the expectation value full, it was natural for her to like it.

They didn't talk much, as this was a relatively open space, so it was inevitable that someone would overhear them. Winette's face was very red after drinking, and although she wasn't drunk, Mingmei still thought she was drunk. She would explain at first that she wasn't drunk, but Mingmei took this as a drunkard's confession, like a mentally ill person saying he was a normal person, so fortunately she just thought she was drunk. She sat in her seat, waiting for Xiao Ai to finish her meal, and saw the little drama being performed on the table next to her. Kogoro inexplicably leaned against the window, his face pressed tightly against the glass.

"What is he doing?"

"Oh, he was looking at the man and woman outside." Xiao Ai said, "He seemed to know the woman, so he was jealous of her and the man chatting happily. But this is not important. The important thing is that the girl's plan to match her parents was immediately ruined. Her mother had a 'hopeless' expression. Well, I think he is hopeless too."