She had been exposed to a lot of high fashion, and in comparison, Maori's aesthetic seemed a little old-fashioned.

Despite this, Maori's strength made it impossible for her to refuse.

He gestured to Haibara Ai to try on the clothes, and with the help of the salesgirl, Haibara Ai walked into the fitting room.

As each piece of clothing was changed, Maori's eyes sparkled with joy and satisfaction.

Haibara Ai changed into many clothes in the fitting room, each of which was full of lively and cute elements. Although she did not completely agree with these clothes in her heart, when she saw Maori's expression full of expectation and joy, she still smiled cooperatively.

When she finally came out, Mauli's eyes almost lit up.

He nodded repeatedly, indicating that these clothes were very suitable for Huiyuan Ai, and said excitedly: "Pack them all!"

The salesgirl also had starry eyes. Haibara Ai is so adorable. No matter what clothes she changes into, she looks as cute as a doll.

In order to avoid wearing more shocking clothes, Huiyuan Ai could only try to take back the initiative, forcing Huiyuan Ai, who wanted to dress up as a taciturn little girl with depression today, to speak:

"I want this one..."

"I want this one..."

"Not this one, absolutely not!"

Chapter 168: Habitual Cuteness

When Haibara Ai saw Maori swiping his card to pay the bill without hesitation and without even blinking, she was completely convinced in her heart that he was indeed rich.

Her suppressed nature gradually emerged. She held Maori's hand and ran around the market excitedly.

"Uncle, let's go over there and take a look!"

Ai Haibara pointed to a fashionable boutique, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Mao Li smiled and nodded in agreement: "Okay, let's go and take a look."

Walking into the store, Huihara Ai quickly picked out some perfumes, bags and other fashion items.

She found Mao Li looking at her with a doting look on his face, and couldn't help but said softly: "Uncle, I want to buy these."

"You are still a girl, you don't need these."

Maori rubbed Haibara Ai's head, and Haibara Ai actually started to act cute and coquettish.

"Uncle, this bag is so beautiful, I like it so much~ Can you buy it for me?"

Haibara Ai spoke in a baby voice, tilting her head deliberately and blinking her ice-blue eyes.

This time, Mao Li was confused by her cuteness. He took out his card decisively and banged the table to pay the bill.

Once there is a beginning, there will be a second time, a third time...

Huiyuan Ai continued to pick, and every time she saw something she liked, she would act cute and say, "Uncle, this perfume smells so good, I want this~"

"Uncle, this skirt is so beautiful. It must look great on me, right?"

"Wow! This is so gorgeous! Uncle~"

Gradually, Haibara Ai got used to the identity of this cute little girl.

She kept saying words that made her feel extremely ashamed, but she found that it was really effective.

As long as she acts cute, Mao Li will satisfy all her requests without hesitation.

There is plenty of money on Kogoro Mouri's card, and he can never spend it all. Xiaoai calls him uncle more and more fluently and naturally, and before she knows it, a smile appears on her face.

In the end, even Maoli had so much stuff in his hands that he had to arrange for express delivery to send most of the items home.

At this moment, Haibara Ai suddenly reacted.

The things I bought today are not suitable for a little girl, but are instead things that an adult girl would like.

I wonder if Uncle Maori noticed it...

Haibara Ai looked at Maori awkwardly, feeling a little nervous, afraid of exposing her true identity.

"Uncle, these things...are they a bit too much?"

Haibara Ai asked cautiously, with a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.

Mao Li smiled, looked at her gently, and said in a relaxed tone: "Ai-chan, what else do you want to buy? Just tell me, uncle will accompany you."

It seems... not noticed?

Haibara Ai was stunned. She didn't expect Maori to respond so easily.

Maori's smile and words made her feel extremely at ease. She knew that this man really wanted to protect and take care of her.

Huiyuan Ai smiled gratefully and shook her head: "Not for now, I've already bought a lot of things."

Mao Li nodded and touched her head: "Okay, let's go home, you should have a good time today."

Haibara Ai buried her little head in Maori's arms, letting him pick her up and walk towards home.

Maybe...that place will be my future home.

……

Maori held Haibara Ai, who had changed into a princess dress, and walked slowly on the way home.

She was already a little tired from playing, and her head rested gently on Maori's shoulder with her eyes closed, looking particularly adorable.

Maori looked at Haibara Ai in his arms and gave a doting smile.

Back downstairs in the office, Maori's eyes rested on the menu at the door of the cafe on the first floor. He suddenly thought that Haibara Ai might be a little hungry, so he carried her in and ordered a sandwich with peanut butter and blueberry jam.

"Ai-chan, wake up and try this."

Maori gently woke up Huibara Ai, handed the sandwich to her, and looked at her with a smile.

Haibara Ai opened her eyes slightly and smelled a familiar fragrance.

She hesitated for a moment, took a bite, and her eyes lit up instantly. This was exactly her favorite taste. A warm current surged in her heart. This simple food reminded her of the good times she had.

"How is it? Is it delicious?" Maori asked gently.

Huihara Ai nodded, her eyes sparkling with surprise and gratitude: "Yeah, delicious."

Mao Li saw her surprise and immediately said to the clerk: "From now on, this flavor of sandwich should be always available. If this little girl comes to eat it, it will be free."

The clerk smiled and nodded: "Okay, boss, we will definitely be ready."

Mao Li had previously bought the cafe downstairs from his house, and now it comes in handy.

Haibara Ai looked at Maori with a dim gaze, and an indescribable emotion surged in her heart.

In her eyes, his figure gradually overlapped with the figure of her father in her memory.

Maori's gentleness and thoughtfulness made her feel the long-lost family warmth. This feeling made her a little dazed, yet extremely at ease.

"Uncle, thank you."

Huibara Ai said softly, with a hint of sob in her voice.

Mao Li touched her head and said with a smile: "Ai-chan, follow your uncle from now on. You're welcome."

Haibara Ai nodded slightly, her heart full of gratitude and dependence.

She knew that she would be safe with this man, and this long-lost sense of security gradually made her let down her guard.

Haibara Ai hugged the sandwich tightly in her arms, feeling the warmth coming from Maori, and for the first time she felt at home.

At this moment, a middle-aged woman with short hair and fashionable clothes hurried over and bumped into Maori accidentally. She looked at Maori and Huihara Ai unexpectedly.

The picture of this handsome man holding a cute little girl is very rare. In her eyes, they are a perfect pair of models.

"Sir, please wait a moment!"

She quickly called out to Maori and focused her eyes on Haibara Ai, who had changed into a princess dress.

Maori stopped and looked at her with some confusion: "Excuse me, what can I do for you?"

"My name is Toya Eiko, and I'm a fashion designer," she introduced herself with a professional smile. "I wonder if you two are free to come sit with me for a while? I'm very interested in you."

Maori hesitated for a moment and looked down at Haibara Ai, who also looked at Maori with some doubt.

"Fashion designer?" Mao Li raised his eyebrows and asked curiously, "What do you mean by your interest in us?"

Toya Eiko smiled and explained, "You all have outstanding temperament and appearance, especially this little girl. She looks like a princess in a fairy tale in this princess dress. I am looking for models to showcase my newly designed children's clothing series. I wonder if you are interested in participating?"

Chapter 169: Rush forward directly

Maori thought for a moment, then lowered his head and said to Huihara Ai: "Ai-chan, what do you think? Do you want to go and have a look?"

Haibara Ai looked at Maori, then at Toya Eiko, feeling a little hesitant.

She was used to hiding herself and was reluctant to be exposed to the public. But seeing Mao Li's concerned look, she finally nodded.

Anyway, it's just a look. If you really want to be on camera or something, just refuse.

"Okay, let's go take a look."

Maori said to Toya Eiko.

Toya Eiko smiled with satisfaction and led them towards her design studio.

Her studio is decorated very fashionably, with all the latest styles of children's clothing on display, making it look warm and creative.

"this way please."

Eiko Toya enthusiastically led them to their seats and then began to introduce her design concept and the theme of this children's clothing series.

Maori and Haibara Ai both listened attentively. A hint of curiosity flashed in Haibara Ai's eyes, and she began to have more expectations and curiosity about this new world.

"If you like, I can customize a unique outfit for this little girl as a welcome gift for your participation in this event."

Toya Eiko said sincerely.

Maori looked at Huihara Ai, and seeing the twinkle in her eyes, he smiled and nodded: "Then thank you for your help, Miss Toya."

Haibara Ai, who has been imprisoned in the Black Organization, still yearns for the outside world.

As for whether people would find out that Haibara Ai is Miyano Shiho, Maori felt confident.

His disguise skills combined with the suppression power of the Beidou Group, plus some water armies, can definitely divert the topic.

After Mori and Toya Eiko briefly discussed the time of their next meeting, Toya Eiko sent Mori and Haibara Ai downstairs.

On the first floor, they met a young woman who was wearing a fashionable green business suit and black stockings on her legs. She looked very capable and sophisticated.

"Mr. Mori, this is my secretary, Mika Taniguchi," Toya Eiko introduced.

Mika Taniguchi glanced at the handsome Maori and a gleam appeared in her eyes.

She smiled and nodded, "Hello, Mr. Maori."

Haibara Ai noticed that Taniguchi Mika was paying attention to Mori, and she felt inexplicably dissatisfied and hugged Mori's neck tightly.

Her little face rested on Maori's shoulder with a cautious expression.

Mika Taniguchi sensed Haibara Ai's hostility, and her eyes became cold. She turned to Toya Eiko and her tone became sharp: "Ms. Toya, you still want me to come after get off work at this time, and I have to work overtime on weekends. Do you know how tired I am?"

Toya Eiko looked at her in surprise: "Meika, what's wrong with you?"

Mika Taniguchi sneered: "I came here today to resign. I know you need help, but I have my own life. I have to work overtime after get off work and on weekends, and I can't stand it anymore."

Toya Eiko frowned slightly and said in a tough tone: "Our job is so hard. If you don't do it, there are definitely others who can do it!"

Mika Taniguchi said angrily: "That's fine, anyway, the Beidou Group next door has already accepted me, and I don't need your job!"

Huh?

own people?

Mao Li listened quietly at the side and raised his eyebrows for some reason.

No wonder her eyes lit up when she saw me.

This Mika Taniguchi looks very capable and very beautiful, which is Mari Terahara's usual recruitment criteria.

I don’t know why, but the proportion of female staff in the entire Beidou Group is quite high, and they are all very beautiful. People outside have begun to call the Beidou Group the Beauty Group.

Haibara Ai raised her head slightly and looked at Taniguchi Mika and Toya Eiko, with understanding revealed in her icy blue eyes.

This is another story about capitalists and cattle and horses.

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