Maori Kogoro's daily life in the science harem

Hearing Mao Li's question, Lai Shenglei raised her head with a complicated look: "Actually... we were not doing this for money from the beginning. Those artworks were collected by our father when he was alive. He was an amazing artist, but he was framed and killed. His works are scattered everywhere, and we just want to find what belongs to him again, and hope to find the murderer who killed him."

Mao Li looked deep in his eyes and nodded slightly, "I see. That's why you keep taking risks to steal those treasures."

Lai Shenglei nodded, with a hint of determination in her voice: "Yes, all this is for father. No matter how dangerous it is, we will not give up."

Mao Li pondered for a while, then held her hand: "Tear, I will help you find the truth. Whether it's collecting artworks or finding the murderer, your business is my business."

Lai Shenglei's eyes slightly reddened when she heard this, and her voice was full of gratitude: "Thank you, Kogoro. With you here, we are really not afraid anymore."

Maori stroked her cheek and whispered, "Tears, don't cry. My woman, you don't need to shed tears."

Laisheng burst into laughter with tears, threw himself into Maori's arms and hugged him tightly: "Kogoro, it's great to have you around."

The two hugged each other for a moment, and the atmosphere gradually became ambiguous.

Maori lowered his head and kissed her forehead lightly, then stroked her cheek all the way down.

My cheeks are red and my heart is beating like a drum.

She glanced down and suddenly asked in a whisper, "Kogoro, do you want to... do it again?"

Mao Li raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Of course. Why, you don't dare?"

Laisheng's face flushed with tears, he shook his head and whispered: "It's not that I don't dare...it's just..."

Her voice got lower and lower until it was almost inaudible.

Mao Li chuckled and whispered, "Then cooperate obediently."

Lai Shenglei closed her eyes shyly, but then put her arms around his neck.

Just then, her cell phone suddenly rang, and the name "Tong" appeared on the screen.

Lai Shenglei glanced at her phone, then looked at Mao Li, hesitating whether to answer the call.

Mao Li, however, gently snatched the phone, put it aside, and whispered, "Ignore her. Now is the time for the two of us."

Lai Shenglei bit her lip and said "hmm" shyly. She no longer paid attention to her phone and instead focused all her attention on Maori.

Her body gradually relaxed, allowing Maori to take control.

The cell phone kept vibrating beside her, but Lai Shenglei ignored it completely.

At this moment, the only person in her world is Kogoro Mouri.

After a while.

The two of them snuggled together, with Lai Shenglei leaning on Mao Li's chest with a satisfied smile on her face.

She said softly, "Kogoro, I feel like the happiest woman in the world."

Mao Li hugged her with a doting smile on his face: "That's because you met me."

Lai Shenglei chuckled: "Kogoro, you are so narcissistic."

Mao Li looked at her and said seriously: "This is not narcissism, but the truth. From now on, leave the affairs of you three sisters to me, and I will help you fulfill your wishes."

Lai Shenglei was so moved when she heard this that her eyes turned red. She hugged him tightly again and said, "Thank you, Kogoro."

No matter how dark the night is, it cannot conceal the deep affection and passion between the two.

This night is destined to become an unforgettable memory in the next life.

……

In the morning, the cruise ship docked.

The noise on the cruise ship gradually subsided, and the crew began to direct the passengers to disembark in an orderly manner.

Kogoro Mori stood on the deck, looking at the dock, looking relaxed and comfortable.

Beside them, Xiaolan and Conan were preparing their luggage, while Wu Hui and Yuan Aiba were leaning aside, quietly reading the book in Meng's hand.

Not far away, Lai Shenglei, wearing simple casual clothes, was standing at the exit, talking in a low voice with two secretaries.

From time to time, she looked up at Maori, her eyes full of meaning, but when she noticed Maori's gaze, she quickly looked away and pretended nothing had happened.

Mao Li smiled, turned around quietly, and said to Xiaolan: "Xiaolan, have you packed your things? Don't leave anything important behind."

Xiaolan nodded: "Don't worry, Dad, I've checked everything."

Huihara Ai looked up at Maori and said calmly, "Uncle Maori, it looks like you had a good rest last night."

Mao Li pretended not to understand her implication and laughed: "Of course! How can you not get a good sleep when you have good food and drink on a cruise ship?"

Conan stared at Maori suspiciously, muttering to himself: "Slept well? How strange, I clearly heard someone chatting with someone on the deck last night..."

Maori patted Conan on the head and said, "Hey, little brat, what are you talking about! Let's go, don't delay getting off the boat."

Maori and his group followed the crowd down the boat, but Lai Shenglei had already chosen another passage, keeping a distance from Maori and the others.

Before leaving, Lai Shenglei secretly glanced at Mao Li. Mao Li stood in the crowd without any special expression, as if they were just ordinary strangers.

This calm sense of distance is the best form of protection.

Lai Sheng Lei silently adjusted his breathing and left the dock.

……

Chapter 419: Ichikawa Kotaro's Birthday Party

Maori, Xiaolan, Conan and Huihara Ai had just walked out of the dock when a black luxury car slowly stopped beside them. The driver, dressed in a well-tailored suit, got out of the car politely and said, "Excuse me, are you Mr. Maori Kogoro?"

Mao Li was slightly stunned, then nodded: "It's me, what's wrong?"

The driver handed over a gold-plated business card: "I am the driver sent by the Ichikawa family. Mr. Ichikawa Kotaro specially invites you and your family to attend his birthday party tonight. He has already greeted you on the boat."

Mao Li took the business card and took a look at it. "Oh, it's Mr. Ichikawa! The real estate tycoon? He did chat with me a few words on the boat. Since he invited me, I certainly can't refuse."

Xiaolan hesitated: "But, Dad, we were planning to go home directly today..."

Mao Li waved his hand: "Xiaolan, this is the Ichikawa family. It's a rare opportunity for them to invite us to be their guests. How can we miss this opportunity?"

Conan frowned and thought: "Ichikawa Kotaro...didn't he just complete a big project recently? It is said to be a controversial real estate case. Why did he specially invite Uncle Maori?"

Huihara Ai said calmly: "Perhaps he wanted to show off his own strength, or he wanted to use Mr. Maori's reputation to improve his own reputation."

Maori laughed: "Whether you want to use me or show off, why would I, Maori Kogoro, mind? Let's go and take a look."

Maori and his group got into the car, which drove steadily along the city's main road and soon arrived at the Ichikawa family's villa.

This is a luxurious and exquisite European-style building with colorful lights hanging at the door and precious statues and fountains placed in the huge garden.

The driver stopped the car in front of the villa and said respectfully, "Mr. Maori, Mr. Ichikawa Kotaro is already waiting inside. Please feel free to do as you please."

Maori adjusted his tie and patted Conan on the shoulder: "Let's go, little brat, don't embarrass me."

Haibara Ai followed them quietly, looking around as if observing something.

After entering the villa, they were greeted by Kotaro Ichikawa in person.

He was a man in his fifties, wearing a smart suit: "Mr. Maori! Welcome! It's an honor for me to have you here."

Maori smiled and extended his hand: "Mr. Ichikawa, you're welcome. Today is your birthday, so of course I, Maori Kogoro, have to show my support."

Ichikawa Kotaro smiled slightly: "As expected of the famous detective Mr. Maori, you are so straightforward! Come on, please come in! There is a sumptuous dinner prepared inside, and there are many distinguished guests who want to see you!"

……

The banquet hall is brightly lit, string music plays, and gorgeous crystal chandeliers cast a warm and soft light.

The luxury of the Ichikawa family is everywhere. The magnificent decorations and exquisite banquet arrangements make every guest feel the strong atmosphere of the upper class.

As soon as Mao Li and his group entered the venue, they attracted a lot of attention.

People on the cruise ship who had seen Maori waved to him, and many guests came forward to greet him.

"Mr. Maori, what a fate, we meet here again just after a cruise!"

"I've heard of your reputation as a detective for a long time. It's an honor to meet you in person today!"

Mao Li smiled, waved his hand and said, "No, no, it's just some small cases, everyone is just showing kindness."

The guests' flattery was endless, and Maori was in high spirits in the atmosphere of being the center of attention.

Koutarou Ichikawa, who was standing aside, held the wine glass in his hand, his eyes stern and scrutinizing, but his expression always had a faint smile.

There was a sense of rebelliousness and unruliness between the man's brows, and his aura was fierce, but when facing Maori, his words and actions were very polite and kind.

"Mr. Maori, it seems that your elegance is well-deserved. It seems that everyone at the banquet wants to say hello to you."

Mao Li laughed loudly: "What the hell, your father is just trying to give me face. Mr. Ichikawa is not simple either. This banquet is really grand."

As the two were talking, a middle-aged man in a white doctor's gown came over, leaned over and whispered, "Mr. Ichikawa, it's time to take a rest."

Ichikawa nodded, handed the wine glass to the waiter, and then turned to Maori and said, "Mr. Maori, is it convenient for us to talk alone? I have something to ask you."

Mao Li was slightly startled, looked at Xiaolan, and then said: "Lan, Dad has to leave for a while, have fun by yourself, don't run around."

Xiaolan nodded and responded softly, "I know, Dad."

Maori turned his gaze to Conan and Haibara Ai again, and whispered, "Ai-chan, kid, I'll leave Ran to you to take care of."

Xiao Ai raised her eyebrows slightly, with a faint smile on her lips: "Got it, Uncle Maori."

"Oh."

Conan nodded boredly. Uncle Maori, the god of death, has left, so how could anything go wrong with Xiaolan?

Maori nodded with satisfaction and followed Ichikawa Kotaro out of the banquet hall.

Xiaolan watched Maori's back gradually disappear, turned around, and looked around with her curious big eyes blinking.

There were many guests in the banquet hall, and every move they made was filled with elegance.

She couldn't help but be attracted by the luxurious scene before her.

Those who knew her identity looked at her with respect and approached her to talk to her enthusiastically.

"So you are the daughter of Detective Maori. You really live up to your name, as elegant as an orchid!"

"Detective Maori is both talented and handsome. You must have inherited his intelligence."

Xiaolan smiled shyly and responded politely: "No, I'm just an ordinary high school student, far inferior to my father."

Her humility and gentleness won her a lot of favor, and the guests around her praised her highly.

On the other side, Conan Ling and Yi Huiyuan Ni Ai stood in the corner, silently observing the movements inside the banquet hall.

Their eyes wandered among the guests, trying to catch some unusual clues.

"The other guests don't matter, but this Ichikawa Kotaro was too enthusiastic just now."

Conan whispered, a hint of caution in his eyes.

Huihara Ai nodded slightly, her voice calm and indifferent: "His eyes are disguised, as if he is hiding something. Perhaps tonight's banquet is not as simple as it seems."

Conan snorted, "And there are a few people at the banquet whose temperaments are very different from ordinary businessmen."

A meaningful smile appeared on Huihara Ai's lips: "It looks like another round of trouble is about to begin."

On the other side, Maori followed Ichikawa Kotaro through a long corridor and came to a luxuriously decorated study.

Ichikawa closed the door and the smile on his face disappeared, replaced by a serious and sharp look.

He sat down on the leather sofa, crossed his hands on his knees, and said in a low voice: "Mr. Maori, I hope you can understand that I invited you here not just to celebrate my birthday."

Mao Li sat opposite him, his expression calm and frank: "Mr. Ichikawa, if you have anything to say, please speak directly. If it is within my ability, I will do my best to assist."

Ichikawa's eyes were deep, and he said slowly, "You are a smart person. I think you must understand that the truth of some things may not be suitable to be revealed."

Mao Li raised his eyebrows, with a barely perceptible edge in his tone: "That doesn't sound like something you would say at a birthday party."

Ichikawa smiled slightly, but his eyes became deeper: "Some things are more complicated than you think, and tonight's banquet is just a cover-up. I hope to take this opportunity to establish a...cooperative relationship with Mr. Maori."

There was a hint of tension in the air. The laughter from the party outside the study could be heard faintly, but it seemed particularly distant and unreal.

Chapter 420 Two Daughters

The atmosphere in the study was subtle and tense. Ichikawa Kotaro gently put down the wine glass in his hand and looked at Mori Kogoro with sharp eyes.

There was some sincerity in his expression, but more of it was the foresight hidden deep inside.

"Mr. Maori," Ichikawa said slowly, his tone revealing a sense of ease and confidence, "I have a proposal, and I hope you will approve it."

Mao Li raised a smile, took a sip of the whiskey on the coffee table, and said softly, "Oh? It's my honor that Mr. Ichikawa is willing to cooperate with me. But I want to hear what your plan is first."