Conan: The Heart Thief

Lin Xiao smiled without saying anything. He just lowered his head and kissed her, proving his feelings with his actions.

That night, the two were immersed in each other's tenderness and forgot the passage of time.

It was not until the first rays of sunlight shone through the curtains into the room in the early morning that Lian Xi reluctantly got up. She looked at Lin Xiao who was sleeping soundly, sighed softly, and reached out to push away the hair on his forehead.

"If I didn't have things to deal with at home, I really want to keep you by my side and never let you leave." She whispered to herself, with a complicated smile on her lips. "But, Xiao, don't be too proud. When Lianzi knows this, I'm afraid you won't be so relaxed." After that, she leaned over and gave Lin Xiao a kiss on the forehead, stood up, tidied her clothes, and quietly left the room.

Chapter 420: God's Abandoned Son

In the living room that was used as an office, Maori Kogoro sat with his legs crossed, leisurely sitting behind a messy desk with cigarette ash and documents scattered on the desktop. He held a piece of letter paper and a check for 2 million yen in his hand, his expression relaxed and tangled at times.

I felt relaxed because of the check for two million in my hand, but I felt conflicted because of the contents on the letter.

"Let me see... 'Dear Mr. Maori Kogoro, I sincerely invite you to come to the Twilight Annex in Gunma Prefecture to chat with the detectives. I look forward to your visit then... The Phantom of the Son Forsaken by God, respectfully presented.'"

Maori Kogoro smacked his lips and complained, "Tsk, what's this 'God-forsaken child'? Will it kill you if you write it more clearly at the end?"

"Is there any need to ask? It must be Kaito Kidd."

A familiar voice came from the side, and Conan had already moved over following the smell.

"Kaito Kidd? Didn't he disappear?"

"Uncle, you don't know that nowadays thieves like to call themselves Kaito Kidd. If they don't call themselves that, they won't be able to appear on the scene." Conan analyzed seriously. In fact, his speculation is not unreasonable. The name of Kaito Kidd has almost become a standard in the world of phantom thieves.

"Conan, you are so interested, do you want to follow me?" Maori Kogoro glanced at Conan. This little guy is already the man behind him. Wherever he goes, he will follow.

"Hehehe..." Conan touched the back of his head and acted cute.

……

As part of the Tokyo metropolitan area, Gunma Prefecture is located in the northwest of the Kanto Plain, bordering Tochigi Prefecture to the east, Nagano Prefecture to the west, Saitama Prefecture to the south, and Fukushima Prefecture and Niigata Prefecture to the north. Although it is one of the more backward regions in Japan economically, it has a vast area of ​​more than 6,300 square kilometers, which is three times the size of Tokyo. Gunma Prefecture is rich in natural resources, and has developed agriculture and animal husbandry, and the most famous of them is Mount Haruna (the Akina Mountain in the animation "Initial D").

The sun was setting in the west, and the fiery red afterglow was spreading over the mountains. The winding mountain road was passing by at a steady speed. Outside the car was a lush forest covering the mountains. The lush branches and leaves blocked most of the sunlight, leaving only a few spots of light leaking through the gaps.

Yukiko was sitting in the passenger seat, holding a piece of letter paper in her hand, acting as a "navigator" in a completely unprofessional tone.

"The 20-degree uphill road ahead is smooth, followed by five consecutive hairpin turns with a large arc..."

"Wake up, it's going downhill ahead."

Lin Xiao helplessly corrected him: "Also, the five consecutive hairpin turns you mentioned were already passed half a minute ago."

"Eh? Is that so?" Yukiko was stunned for a moment, put down the letter, and looked up. But the scenery outside the window quickly swept away, and she could no longer see the road behind her.

She sighed, stuffed the letter with the detailed route into the car drawer, leaned back in her seat, held her head lazily and snorted, "I thought I could be a navigator for once... By the way, how long will it take us to get there after going around in circles like this? We've been driving around in this mountain for almost two hours, where exactly is the annex?"

"It will probably take about an hour." Lin Xiao replied. He had memorized the route on the letter before he set out, so he had a good idea of ​​the journey ahead.

"But seriously, Sister Yukiko, there was no need for you to come here."

Lin Xiao originally meant that she might feel bored after such a long car ride, so it would be better for her to stay at home and rest. But before he could finish his words, Yukiko had already raised her eyebrows and said in a somewhat angry tone: "Why, you don't want to bring your beautiful sister, but which coquettish bitch do you want to bring?"

"That's not what I meant..." Lin Xiao sighed inwardly and explained patiently, "What I meant is, if you feel bored, you don't have to force yourself. I can come alone."

"But it's boring at home." Yukiko shrugged and leaned back in her seat lazily, her tone as casual as if she was discussing today's weather. "Although the car ride is a bit boring, it's not so bad if Xiao is driving. Besides, doesn't the letter say that family members can be brought along?"

"It turns out that people get bored in a car and then ask for a separate car..." Lin Xiao's mouth twitched slightly. He silently complained in his heart while controlling the steering wheel.

Just as he was about to concentrate on driving, he caught a glimpse of Yukiko in the passenger seat suddenly doing some "strange" behavior - she lazily raised her legs and not only took off her shoes, but also pulled off her socks.

Lin Xiao couldn't help but glance sideways. Although her casual posture was not out of line, when her smooth, white feet appeared in his sight, he still frowned reflexively: "What are you doing? It's not civilized to take off your shoes and socks."

"It's comfortable to be barefoot." Yukiko answered confidently, and even lifted her feet and swung them in the air, as if she was deliberately showing off her white and tender feet in front of Lin Xiao. "Besides, you've been driving for such a long time, I'll give you some encouragement."

Lin Xiao didn't say anything more, thinking that he could just go barefoot, since no one in the car would mind anyway. However, things were obviously not as simple as he thought.

Just as he was about to concentrate on driving again, the pair of white and tender feet silently crossed the obstacle between the driver and the passenger seat and landed directly on his legs!

"Hey, I'm still driving!" Lin Xiao almost lost his grip on the steering wheel. He turned his head and looked at her helplessly.

"Then remember to slow down." Yukiko smiled innocently, raised one foot and patted his leg gently, then used both feet together, flexibly clamped his trouser zipper with her toes, and slowly pulled it down, the movement was so natural and smooth...

"Sister Yukiko, I'm driving, can't you just be quiet?" Lin Xiao tried his best to make his tone sound calm, but his ears were already slightly flushed.

"Why should I be honest?" Yukiko half-closed her eyes, with a sly smile. "The driving time is too long, I have to find something fun to kill time. Besides, you drive so steadily, nothing will happen, right?"

"This has nothing to do with stability..." Lin Xiao sighed helplessly, and could only force himself to focus back on the road ahead, trying to ignore...

However, Yukiko obviously didn't intend to stop there. She gently swung her feet and slid them, as if silently provoking him, or as if observing his reaction...

"How do you feel? Are you feeling refreshed?"

“I’ve always been very spirited.”

"I mean... more energetic. It's obvious. I'm watching you. Don't say one thing and mean another."

“Although I feel more alert, I am distracted.”

Lin Xiao felt that it would be easy to get into a car accident if he did this. However, Yukiko's service was indeed effective, and he quite enjoyed it, so he let her do it.

As a result of this, I was late for the originally scheduled trip.

Chapter 421 White and Cute Feet

The sky was gloomy and it was raining, and a silver Lexus was driving on the mountain road.

Arikiko, who was sitting on the passenger seat, was carefully wiping her feet with a napkin. There was a white sticky liquid on them that needed to be wiped clean.

Yukiko looked at her cute, clean, white feet again, smiled knowingly, squatted down, and put on her shoes and socks again.

"Huh? What's wrong? Why did it stop suddenly?" Yukiko looked up and found that the car had stopped.

"Look over there..." Lin Xiao raised his chin and pointed to the front.

The sky in the mountains always gets dark earlier than in the city. Although it was just past 5pm in Tokyo, the dusk was already thick in the mountains of Gunma. The picturesque forest during the day turned into a dark silhouette in the gloom, and the shadows of the trees swayed and rustled, as if a group of demons with bared fangs and claws were lurking in the night.

The car lights illuminated a small area ahead, revealing a wooden bridge in the mountains. The bridge was not very long, about six or seven meters, and was built between two cliffs. Although the workmanship looked solid, it still looked a bit weird in this dark environment.

"This bridge reminds me of those horror movies with the plot of Snow Mountain, where the only escape route will be burned in the end." Yukiko complained accurately.

Her worries were not unfounded. According to the letter in their hands that served as a guide, this bridge seemed to be the only way to the Dusk Villa.

"It's not far if we walk there." Lin Xiao turned around to seek advice. To be honest, he quite liked the sports car that Mrs. Suzuki had lent him and was reluctant to part with it. "How about we park the car here and walk there?"

"Yes, I agree." Yukiko nodded without any hesitation.

The two got off the car immediately and walked towards the Hun Huang Villa.

Lin Xiao held an umbrella, and Yukiko took Lin Xiao's arm and walked towards the villa. There was an atmosphere of a walk in the rain, which made Yukiko feel very romantic.

However, the muddy ground was really difficult to walk on, and Yukiko felt rain water soaking into her shoes.

"We're finally here." Yukiko was the first to walk up the stairs in the rain, came to the lighted door of the annex, and reached out to press the doorbell.

"Ding dong~"

The crisp and pleasant doorbell rang, and Lin Xiao looked around while waiting.

This Dusk Villa is a standard European-style mansion. The garden in front of the door is full of cars, ranging from Ferrari to Bentley and even Alfa Romeo. There is also a car that looks ordinary, as if it was rented from a car rental company.

"It seems that quite a few people have already arrived." Lin Xiao said in a low voice.

At this moment, the door hinges turned and the door slowly opened, revealing a familiar face.

"Huh? Brother Lin?" It was Conan who poked his head out. He was very surprised to see Lin Xiao. However, his eyes quickly shifted to Yukiko's hand, which was held by Lin Xiao. "And Mom!"

The meeting of mother and son in the wilderness - let's call it the wilderness - was dramatic enough, not to mention being caught by her own son holding her boyfriend's hand.

However, other mothers might have panicked, but Yukiko just blinked and quickly adjusted herself. She took a step forward, reached into the door with both hands, picked up Conan and lifted him up high.

"Hey, isn't this our Conan? Come here and let your sister hug you."

"Auntie! Let me go!" Conan struggled with his hands and feet, and the word "Mom" that was about to come out of his mouth was choked back.

"Ke Nan, what did you just call me? Say it again?" Yukiko raised her eyebrows, her tone full of threats.

"Not old! It's auntie, auntie!" Conan quickly changed his words, cold sweat already breaking out on his forehead.

Obviously, Yukiko couldn't be satisfied with the way she was called "Auntie".

"Aunt?"

"Sister, sister."

At this time, Maori Kogoro's slightly impatient voice came from the annex: "Hey, what are you yelling about at the door, little brat? Who is that?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he pushed open the door and was stunned when he saw the two people outside.

"Yukiko? And you kid, you're here too?"

"Of course I received the invitation." Lin Xiao calmly raised the letter and shook it.

"What, you received it too?" Kogoro Mouri seemed a little unbelievable.

"Brother Lin is also a detective. He was selected by the organizer." Conan helped to explain.

"I'm sorry, your reasoning is wrong." Yukiko smiled and patted Lin Xiao's shoulder, "Lin Xiao is here to replace Kudo Shinichi."

Conan was speechless: I am Kudo Shinichi, your biological son!

"What about you, Sister Yukiko, why are you here too?" Conan asked puzzledly.

"Because Lin Xiao kidnapped Kudo Shinichi's beautiful mother." Yukiko teased.

Conan was speechless: Mom, family disgrace should not be made public!

"Hey, Yukiko, Lin Xiao is too young. Why don't you consider me? We are old classmates!" Maori Kogoro suggested with a wry smile.

"No." Yukiko refused mercilessly, "I'm already Lin Xiao's woman, Kogoro, you'd better go to bed."

Kogoro Mouri felt very hurt. The goddess he had secretly loved for many years would rather be vomited on by Lin Xiao than even look at him.

Lin Xiao raised his hand and hugged Yukiko's shoulders, pulling her closer to him. The imposing Yukiko instantly became a delicate beauty, and her body immediately responded when Lin Xiao touched her.

Maori Kogoro and Conan were not fools. When they saw Yukiko's expression, they knew that she had been completely played by Lin Xiao. They could only secretly envy and hate Lin Xiao and give up their unrealistic ideas.

"Okay, let's go upstairs and see who the other detectives are." Lin Xiao said.

Never Mind at Dusk is a typical European-style luxury mansion, luxurious, grand and classy.

The group came to a chess and card lounge on the second floor. When they pushed the door open, they saw several guests busy in the room, some playing cards, some playing chess, and some playing with a bird instead.

Kogoro Mori introduced them one by one.