Conan: The Unscientific Uchiha

"It's okay, it's okay." Mikasa Yuji also seemed easy to talk to.

Usui Ritsuko's eyes changed, and she suddenly looked at Kisaki Eri, "Come to think of it, even if I won the case, I'm still far behind the queen of our legal profession."

It was an obvious change of subject, somewhat unexpected, but also reasonable.

Eri Kisaki also knew that Ritsuko Usui just didn't want the atmosphere to become awkward, but in public, especially being called queen next to Koji Shimizu, she couldn't help blushing and rolled her eyes slightly at Ritsuko Usui, but all she got in return was a smirk from Ritsuko Usui.

It seems that the relationship between the two is pretty good.

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. We are all here for a vacation, so let's not talk about cases or anything like that~."

Saku Norifumi, who was the first to say hello, also came out to smooth things over. Everyone nodded when they heard this and started eating again with their chopsticks.

And Koji Shimizu would naturally not highlight himself at such a dinner party and cause himself trouble.

Especially looking at this situation, he should not need to do anything anymore. Although the beautiful female lawyer Ritsuko Usui's actions were very covert, she still could not escape Shimizu Koji's eyes.

Just now, Shimizu Koji clearly saw her arm move slightly, and on the right of Usui Ritsuko was Mori Kogoro, and the other male lawyers who shared the table were basically sitting on the extra tables and chairs. In addition, Mori Kogoro suddenly straightened his back and widened his eyes.

It is almost not difficult to guess that Ritsuko Usui seems to be secretly teasing Kogoro Mori.

Although Koji Shimizu didn't know what strange attraction this uncle Kogoro Mori had, it seemed to be a good thing for him, Kogoro Mori, and Eri Kisaki.

So he pretended that he saw nothing, but just silently picked up the beer bottle and helped to refill the glasses of beer for everyone, especially Kogoro Mouri.

When Saku Norifugi changed the subject, the dinner table suddenly became quiet again. Xiaolan and Conan, who were sitting opposite Shimizu Koji, basically became invisible people and bystanders. After all, this had become a dinner party among elders, so they naturally had no chance to interrupt.

Only Shiozawa Kenzo looked left and right, and then he smiled unwillingly, breaking the brief silence, "Come to think of it, although you two are separated, you are still quite enviable."

Although the person was not named, almost everyone present knew it. Xiaolan seemed to have a button pressed. She sat up straight with bright eyes, looking ready at all times.

Only Eri Kisaki and Kogoro Mori's faces froze at the same time, but neither of them denied anything directly. Kenzo Shiozawa continued to say while eating and laughing: "You see, Attorney Kisaki is the undefeated queen of the legal profession, and Detective Mori is a famous detective who has solved every case. They are really a perfect match!"

The adult world is full of lies and flattery. Even outsiders like Koji Shimizu and Conan can smell some flattery, let alone other people.

But even so, the lawyers and Xiaolan all nodded and showed expressions of approval.

However, Maori Kogoro felt the itch in his palm and couldn't help but pinch it hard, then he sighed and said seriously: "Oh, what are you talking about? In fact, marrying such an arrogant and strong queen of the legal world as a wife makes me look insignificant."

Although Kogoro Mouri had some ulterior motives in his words at this moment, as he was telling his difficulties and innocence to Ritsuko Usui who was teasing him, there was also seven parts of sincerity in his words.

Because before Conan came, in Japan, where dignity and face are very important, when he was mentioned, people often said - "Oh, so he is the husband of the court queen."

There are many situations like this, which is also the main reason why Kogoro Mori became more and more addicted to pubs and entertainment venues. After all, the women in those places can satisfy his spiritual needs in every possible way.

And Kisaki Eri did not deny this, but just responded coldly: "Yes, I am blind, so I chose a famous detective who always finds faults in others, but never demands anything of himself, is strict with others but lenient with himself, and has no restraint in women and alcoholism as my life partner. It can be said that I am smart all my life, but foolish at the moment."

"Hehehehe."

"Hehehehe."

Kisaki Eri and Maori Kogoro laughed at the same time, but such laughter made the people at the same table shiver.

There was a hint of surprise in Ritsuko Usui's eyes, but it turned into her offensive against Kogoro Mori.

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about these unpleasant things today. Lawyer Fei, Detective Maori, it's rare for us to come out and play together, so let's forget about the past for now and have a good drink."

"Yeah yeah."

Ritsuko Usui made the suggestion, which was echoed by Kenzo Shiozawa.

Seeing this, Hoshi Saku and Yuji Mikasa also stood up and poured wine for everyone. Of course, Koji Shimizu, Ran and Conan were exceptions.

And Kisaki Eri had no objection to this, and immediately picked up the beer in front of her and took a sip.

But suddenly, she froze, and looked sideways at Shimizu Koji beside her in disbelief.

And Shimizu Koji simply placed his hand gently on her waist, and when he saw Kisaki Eri looking at him, he just gave her an imperceptible warm smile. With his gentle movements and pure eyes without any distractions, he soothed Kisaki Eri's inner unhappiness.

Chapter 426 Heaven and Earth, He Really Didn’t Think of It

In fact, it took Koji Shimizu more than an hour to drive here, plus the time spent shopping in the shopping district, so by the time everyone was having dinner in the restaurant, it was already one o'clock in the afternoon.

When it comes to drinking, the more people there are, the more they talk, and the more they talk, the time passes by unknowingly.

Koji Shimizu had never expected that this meal would last six or seven hours. Well, most of the time, these men and Ritsuko Usui were drinking, bragging and chatting. Although Eri Kisaki also had a few drinks, she was completely different from Kogoro Mouri who was obviously drunk.

"Hehehehe, if anything happens to me, you must use your sweet voice to defend me~~~."

Kogoro Mouri's face turned red like a monkey's butt due to drinking. An old man, he made the gesture of holding the heart of a woman and leaned close to Ritsuko Usui's chest. To be honest, this could be considered a head massage.

But in the evening, the coffee shop usually turns on the ambient lights, so this ambiguous behavior is seen by everyone, but no one says anything.

Usui Ritsuko blushed. Although she was surprised, she did not avoid it. She just smiled and said, "Mr. Maori, you are really good at joking!"

"What I said is true~~, Ms. Ritsuko~, wow, your hands are so small and cute, I like your hands the most."

"father!"

Kogoro Mouri turned a deaf ear to Xiaolan's cries, just laughed and pulled up Ritsuko Usui's hand from somewhere.

Mikasa Yuji, who was sitting next to them, had sweat on his forehead, but Kisaki Eri didn't say anything, and everyone continued to drink.

Of course, Eri Kisaki would not say anything, but seeing that Kogoro Mouri was becoming more and more excessive, she could not help but turn pale. Just as Kogoro Mouri would care about his face outside, so did Eri Kisaki. No matter what the truth was, in front of outsiders, this wretched old man Kogoro Mouri was still her husband.

And to behave like this in front of her was undoubtedly a great humiliation to her.

"Oh, Mr. Maori, you are so good at talking. I am not that good."

"Hey, Ms. Ritsuko, you really meet all my requirements. I love your type the most!"

Kogoro Mori and Ritsuko Usui acted as if no one was around, but it was mainly Kogoro Mori who was acting crazy, and Ritsuko Usui was quite cooperative.

Kisaki Eri took a deep breath, but still couldn't help herself. She put on her bag and stood up from her seat.

Seeing this, Saku Norifumi outside quickly made way, and as soon as Kisaki Eri walked out, Shimizu Koji followed.

"mom--"

Xiaolan exclaimed, but failed to attract the attention of Maori Kogoro. She had to grit her teeth and hurriedly chase after him.

Among the group of people present, only Conan, the little boy who didn't fit in, was left. For a moment he was very confused and didn't know where to go.

Following Xiaolan and Qingshui? What are they going to do? They were not the same people when they came here.

But if he doesn't follow and stays here, what is he doing?

Conan was speechless for a moment. He rolled his eyes at Kogoro Mori who was still licking Ritsuko Usui, and thought to himself: He deserves it.

Then he drank his drink in silence.

Before Kisaki Eri and Shimizu Hiroshi had walked far from the cafe, they were caught up by Xiaolan.

As for the reason why Koji Shimizu followed Eri Kisaki, it was very simple. He was originally with Eri Kisaki and was not familiar with those lawyers. Now that Eri Kisaki left, there was no problem for him to follow her.

Xiaolan also understood this truth, so she didn't doubt or wonder anything when she caught up with him. She just looked apologetic and breathlessly pulled Fei Yingli and said, "Mom, don't be angry, Dad..."

"Why, what kind of person is your father? Don't you understand, Xiaolan?"

"Um, Mom, that's what Dad is like every time he gets drunk."

"Oh, so, Xiaolan, do you think I should forgive and accept his behavior?"

Kisaki Eri had a cold expression on her face. As she spoke, she pushed her glasses down and looked at Xiaolan with a scrutinizing gaze.

Xiaolan clenched her fists in front of her chest, swallowed silently, and shook her head gently.

But such an admission would undoubtedly give Hibiki Eri a reason to leave completely. At this time, Xiaolan couldn't help but glance at Shimizu Koji next to her. She seemed to have no other choice. She gritted her teeth and said out of thin air: "But mom, didn't you spend most of the day trying on ties with Koji in the men's clothing store?"

"Xiaolan!"

Kisaki Eri suddenly became angry, but more importantly, she was using her anger to cover up her panic and guilt.

Koji Shimizu didn't expect that Xiaolan would drag him into this, but when he saw the apologetic and pleading look that Xiaolan secretly gave him, he roughly understood what Xiaolan was thinking.

In this case, there is nothing more to say. Anyway, he is not really innocent.

"Dad must be jealous too," said Xiaolan, lowering her head unconsciously. She felt a little embarrassed to say this when she thought of how Kogoro Mouri looked just now.

Kisaki Eri's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. Although she really wanted to ask Xiaolan what this had to do with her, she still held back. After all, she was her biological daughter.

She also understood Xiaolan's thoughts, but that unrealistic fantasy was destined to remain just a fantasy. If she were to be with a dead man like Maori Kogoro again, she would only feel that she had lived a dog's life all these years.

"Xiaolan——"

"Well, how about this, Aunt Eri? We can stay here tonight. Miss Ayako has agreed to stay tomorrow, but she only asked us to arrive a day earlier, so it doesn't matter if we go a little later. Besides, Xiaolan, Conan and others will be here by then."

"In this way, we can sit together and clarify these misunderstandings."

Kisaki Eri didn't quite understand Shimizu Koji's sudden proposal, but when she saw Xiaolan's eyes, she roughly understood that Shimizu Koji wanted to avoid any rift between her and Xiaolan.

My heart was moved, and I couldn't help but be touched by Koji Shimizu's attentiveness and thoughtfulness.

You know, Xiaolan is speaking for Maori Kogoro. In a sense, she is the love rival of that little bastard Shimizu Koji.

Yes, because of Shimizu Koji's dishonesty when they were drinking in the afternoon, Kisaki Eri had subconsciously called him a little bastard in her heart, although Shimizu Koji didn't go too far, he just hugged her waist and touched her thighs, all to comfort her.

But that was in front of a large group of people, including her colleagues, her daughter, and Maori Kogoro.

It's hard for Kisaki Eri not to have complicated feelings.

When Xiaolan heard Shimizu Koji's proposal, her eyes lit up. Kisaki Eri hesitated for a moment, but soon she was defeated by Xiaolan's eyes and Shimizu Koji's smile.

He sighed, "Alright then, but I won't be sharing a room with you guys."

"Yeah." Xiaolan expressed her understanding.

However, Shimizu Koji knew that what Kisaki Eri said was a double entendre, because when Kisaki Eri finished speaking, she gave him a blunt look.

The meaning is very clear, it is to prohibit him from having any bad ideas!

But swear to God, Koji Shimizu really never thought of such a good thing as sharing a room. It's impossible no matter how you think about it, because Xiaolan and Kogoro Mouri are right here. How could Eri Kisaki misunderstand him like this!

Chapter 427 The Secret Revealed Again

Xiaolan accompanied Koji Shimizu and Eri Kisaki back to the hotel front desk to complete the check-in procedures, and Koji Shimizu also separated from Eri Kisaki and Xiaolan in the hotel lobby.

Although it was late, it was only a little past seven in the evening and far from time to rest. Xiaolan took Kisaki Eri to somewhere unknown, while Shimizu Koji went up to the third floor to take a look at his room and left the hotel after he had identified the location.

However, Koji Shimizu had nothing to do at the moment, so he was simply strolling around. This area happened to be a large commercial district, so he also bought some gifts to prepare for tomorrow.

When he passed by the coffee shop again, he could see from the window that Mouri Kogoro and his gang were still drinking inside, and Conan had a bitter face and looked like he had lost all hope in life.

Since Xiaolan did not bring Eri Kisaki back, Koji Shimizu was completely relieved, but when he really planned to buy a gift, he was a little troubled.

In the Chanel flagship store, Koji Shimizu stood in front of a pile of bags with a troubled look on his face. He subconsciously walked into these luxury brand stores, but when he thought about it carefully, the Suzuki family, even Sonoko, didn't seem to be very interested in these things.

Of course, it doesn't mean that Sonoko and the others have gotten rid of the vulgar tastes of human beings, but such so-called luxury goods are almost as insignificant as daily necessities of ordinary families to the children of chaebols like them.

It is indeed a bit inappropriate to bring such a gift.

"Sir? Is there anything you need to know?"

"Oh, it's okay, don't worry about me."

Koji Shimizu glanced at the teller who came up to him enthusiastically and proactively, and rejected him without hesitation and sent him aside.

Generally speaking, although these luxury goods tellers would not be so vulgar as to look down on others, they would not be proactive and enthusiastic. This woman was simply coveting his beauty.

Koji Shimizu gradually gained a pretty good understanding of his own charm.

He thought about it again, and finally just took out his cell phone. Although this seemed a little inappropriate, in fact, Shimizu Koji and Suzuki Ayako had a pretty good personal relationship. Because of what happened with Akemi before, the two started to keep in touch, and when they were in Osaka, they were basically friends.

After that, occasionally during holidays or other occasions, the two would often contact each other through email.

Shimizu Koji: [Ms. Ayako, I wonder how you feel now? ]

Koji Shimizu originally thought that it might take a while to receive a reply, but unexpectedly, after less than five seconds, a ding sound was heard and a text message came back.

Suzuki Ayako: [Hey, Koji-kun actually took the initiative to send me a message? Hehe, is this a sign of concern for me? ]

Almost through the screen, one could seem to see Suzuki Ayako covering her mouth and laughing as she teased him.

Koji Shimizu raised his eyebrows slightly and took a look at the situation in the store. There were not many people, so he sat directly in the rest area of ​​the store and started chatting with Suzuki Ayako on his mobile phone.

It is obvious that Suzuki Ayako did not regard him as an outsider when she said this. After all, even Sonoko might not know that her sister actually agreed to this marriage more for her and the Suzuki Group.

When Koji Shimizu first found out about it, he could understand Suzuki Ayako's decision, but now, as their relationship became more familiar, he couldn't help but become more talkative.

Shimizu Koji: [Come to think of it, before this, with your intelligence and thoughts, Ayako, you should have had other options, right? ]