Mao Li looked down at her and couldn't help the smile that played on his lips.

After what happened yesterday, he found that this girl, who looked calm on the outside but was fragile on the inside, became more dependent on him.

Although this made him feel a little amused, he felt more heartbroken.

"uncle?"

Xiao Ai's eyelashes trembled slightly, she woke up, her voice was soft and a little lazy.

Mao Li lowered his head and rubbed her little head: "Are you awake? Did you sleep well last night?"

Huiyuan Ai raised her head, her eyes full of attachment and tenderness, and nodded gently: "Well, I feel at ease with you here."

Mao Li was frustrated by her well-behaved appearance: "Girl, you are becoming more and more clingy."

Huibara Ai lowered her head and smiled, her cheeks slightly flushed, but she did not refute as usual.

She got out of the bed, sat next to Mao Li, and held his wrist with her little hand: "Uncle, please accompany me to school today."

Mao Li raised an eyebrow: "Accompany you to school? Where's Conan? Can't he accompany you?"

Huihara Ai snorted: "Edogawa only knows how to cause trouble in school. He doesn't care about my feelings."

Mao Li shook his head, smiled and pinched her little face: "Well, I happen to be free anyway."

That morning, after Maori sent Ai to school, he unexpectedly found Conan standing at the school gate, seemingly waiting for someone.

He put his hands in his pockets, his eyes wandering, and when he saw Mao Li, he immediately ran over: "Uncle Mao Li, why are you here?"

"I brought Ai here and wanted to see if you were causing any trouble at school." Maori teased.

Conan's mouth twitched, but he was secretly muttering in his heart: How did the relationship between these two suddenly become so good? What happened yesterday?

Haibara Ai spoke coldly from the side: "Edogawa, stop being sentimental. Uncle Maori came to see me, not you."

Conan rolled his eyes and was about to retort when he heard a message coming from the campus radio: "Attention, students, today we will have a new English teacher, Ms. Judy Saint-Timilian from the United States. Please welcome her."

"Judy?"

Mao Li raised his eyebrows slightly, this name made him a little concerned.

Soon, a blond, blue-eyed woman with a confident temperament walked towards the teaching building accompanied by the principal.

Judy was wearing a smart suit, with a warm smile on her face and a bit of alertness in her eyes.

After a brief conversation with the principal, she entered the classroom.

Ai Huihara stood beside Maori and looked up at Judy's back: "This new teacher doesn't look like an ordinary person."

Mao Li nodded and responded in a low voice: "She is not an ordinary person. At least, her behavior and eyes show a strong sense of vigilance, as if she has received special training."

Conan pricked up his ears and listened to the conversation. A hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes, but he didn't ask any further questions.

In the evening, Maori brought Haibara Ai back to the office.

After a busy day, Maori was planning to take a good rest, but he found that Haibara Ai had already brought a blanket and sat directly on the sofa.

"Uncle, let me give you a massage." Huibara Ai took his hand and began to knead it seriously.

Mao Li was stunned: "Little girl, when did you learn all this?"

Huihara Ai pursed her lips and smiled: "I have read the book before, so I know some basic techniques. Uncle Maori was so tired yesterday, I should do something."

Mao Li felt warm at her serious expression. He did not refuse and let her press gently on his arms and shoulders.

"But, uncle, what do you think of teacher Judy?" Huibara Ai suddenly asked.

Mao Li closed his eyes and smiled: "A very interesting woman, not an ordinary teacher. But I have to observe her identity."

Haibara Ai nodded thoughtfully and didn't ask any more questions.

The clock in the office pointed to nine o'clock, the night was getting darker, and Kogoro Mouri was flipping through a detective magazine in the living room.

He had just finished the rest of his dinner and made a cup of strong tea, ready to relax for a while.

However, familiar footsteps were heard upstairs, and then Haibara Ai's figure appeared at the stairs.

She was wearing a simple set of pajamas, her face still had a light mist from taking a shower, and she looked particularly cute with furry slippers on her feet.

She held a small blanket and slowly walked to Mao Li, looking up at him: "Uncle, aren't you going to rest yet?"

Mao Li put down the magazine in his hand and looked up at her: "Aren't you asleep too? What's wrong?"

Huihara Ai hesitated for a moment, then walked over and sat directly next to him, covering their legs with a blanket: "I just feel a little scared about what happened yesterday... I want to stay with you for a while."

Mao Li was stunned for a moment, then gently patted her shoulder: "Still thinking about those things? Don't worry, I'm here, you don't have to be afraid."

Huiyuan Ai lowered her head slightly and lowered her voice: "But I almost got you into trouble..."

Mao Li raised his eyebrows and chuckled softly: "Humph, my skills are not acquired in vain. If I can't even protect you, then wouldn't it be a waste for you to be a man?"

Huiyuan Ai looked up at him, with a little admiration in her eyes: "Uncle, you are really strong, even stronger than I thought."

Mao Li was amused by her serious tone and pinched her nose with his hand: "Girl, are you trying to fool me? Just tell me what you want."

Huihara Ai was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing: "No... I just think that you are completely different from the people I knew before."

Mao Li was slightly startled, and his smile became softer: "Really? Then enjoy this difference."

Huihara Ai hesitated for a moment, gently pulled Mao Li's sleeve, and asked in a low voice: "Uncle, that new teacher, Judy... do you think she is coming for me?"

Mao Li shook his head slightly: "Her target is not clear for the time being, but I can see that she is quite interested in you. Don't worry, I will keep an eye on her."

Huihara Ai nodded, then raised her head slightly and looked at Maori: "Did you know her identity a long time ago?"

Mao Li smiled and did not answer directly. He just reached out and ruffled her hair: "Some things, knowing too much is not good for you. You just need to do your best and leave the rest to me."

Huiyuan Ai lowered her head and thought for a while, then suddenly asked: "Then...if one day I encounter something more dangerous, will you always protect me?"

Mao Li frowned and his tone became serious: "Xiao Ai, listen carefully. No matter what happens, I will protect you. This is uncle's promise."

There was a touch of emotion in Huihara Ai's eyes. She bit her lip and whispered, "Thank you, uncle. I will try my best not to be a burden."

Maori smiled softly: "You are not a burden, you are Maori Kogoro's family."

"family……"

Huiyuan blushed and leaned close to Maori's ear and said, "Uncle, do you like me to call you uncle or husband?"

"You can call me daddy."

Maori smiled and picked up Huihara Ai, "Come on, let's go take another bath together! I'll let you call me daddy!"

Haibara Ai exclaimed and was taken into the bathroom by Maori with a blushing face.

Chapter 451: Teacher Kobayashi's Resentment

In the early morning, the office was filled with a busy atmosphere.

Maori Kogoro was standing at the door, tying his tie while urging Huihara Ai: "Hurry up, Ai, or you'll be late for class."

Ai Huihara, wearing a neat school uniform and carrying a schoolbag, slowly walked in front of Maori with a faint smile on her lips: "Uncle, why are you in such a hurry? It's not like you are going to school."

Mao Li glared at her, an unlit cigarette dangling from his lips. "If I'm late, Lan will nag me again. Let's go, stop dawdling!"

Conan stood aside, looking at the two helplessly: "Hey, I don't want to get involved in your affairs. But, uncle, isn't your relationship with Xiao Ai a little...not normal recently?"

Maori patted Conan's head and said, "You are overthinking, little brat. I am her guardian, how can I not be a little more intimate with her?"

Huihara Ai pursed her lips and smiled, then looked back at Conan: "Edogawa, your observation skills are still a little lacking."

Conan touched his chin and felt something was strange, but he couldn't put his finger on it. He could only scratch his head and followed them out in frustration.

When they arrived at the school gate, Maori held Haibara Ai's hand with one hand, put the other hand casually in his pocket, and looked around at the students.

At this moment, a familiar voice came from the side: "Mr. Maori, how come you have time to send your child to school today?"

Maori turned around and saw that it was Haibara Ai's homeroom teacher, Kobayashi Sumiko.

She was wearing a light-colored business suit, holding a stack of exercise books in her hands, with a warm smile on her face, but a hint of nervousness and anticipation was evident in her eyes.

Mao Li raised his eyebrows and smiled casually, "It just so happens that I have nothing to do today, so I'll just drop it off."

Teacher Kobayashi's cheeks flushed slightly, and his voice became a little unnatural: "It's really rare. Mr. Maori must be very busy."

Mao Li smiled casually, but his eyes revealed a trace of scrutiny: "Yes, but I would like to take this opportunity to ask Mr. Kobayashi, do you know anything about Judy, the new English teacher who recently came?"

Xiao Lin was stunned, and the smile on his face froze: "Teacher Judy? Well, she is a very enthusiastic foreign teacher, and she teaches very seriously... But why is Mr. Maori suddenly interested in her?"

Mao Li waved his hand and said calmly: "Nothing, just asking casually."

Teacher Kobayashi couldn't help biting his lower lip, feeling a mixture of emotions in his heart: "It's like this again...Last time it was Teacher Yonehara, this time it's Teacher Judy, Mr. Maori has never cared so much about me."

Teacher Kobayashi tried to adjust his mood and forced a smile on his face: "Mr. Maori, you seem to be very concerned about these teachers. Is it because they have something special?"

Mao Li glanced at her and smiled casually: "Nothing special, I just feel like there seems to be some story hidden in them."

When Mr. Kobayashi heard this, he felt sad: "A person who hides a story... Am I not special enough?"

She recalled the casual but affectionate words Maori said the last time he came to school, and she almost fell for him.

But after that, Maori seemed to not care at all and never came to school on his own initiative again.

"Maybe I am just an ordinary teacher to him..."

Xiao Lin sighed silently, but quickly adjusted his mood and said with a smile: "If Mr. Mao Li wants to know about Teacher Judy, I can ask for you."

Mao Li nodded and said with a smile: "Then I'll trouble Mr. Kobayashi."

Kobayashi nodded and looked at Maori's back as he left. He felt a little lost, but he also felt that maybe one day he would truly notice his existence.

Ai Huihara, who was standing by, watched the conversation between Mr. Kobayashi and Maori, with a faint smile on her face. She couldn't help but gently tug at Maori's clothes: "Uncle, are you too ignorant of romance?"

Mao Li looked down at her and raised an eyebrow: "Why, even a little girl like you wants to criticize me?"

Huihara Ai looked up at him, with a hint of teasing in her tone: "It's so obvious that Teacher Kobayashi likes you, but you're only concerned with asking about other teachers. It really makes me feel bad for her."

Mao Li laughed and reached out to ruffle her hair: "How come you can see everything so clearly with your little head? Stop imagining nonsense, let's go to school."

Haibara Ai smiled and didn't say anything else. She took Maori's hand and walked towards the classroom.

Conan stood not far away, watching the interaction between Maori and Haibara Ai, frowning slightly: "Why is the relationship between these two people getting weirder recently? Xiao Ai seems to be getting closer and closer to Uncle Maori, and Uncle seems to enjoy it too..."

He shook his head, with some indescribable complex emotions in his heart: "What is Uncle Maori thinking?"

Conan withdrew his gaze, turned and walked into the classroom, deciding to put these doubts aside for the time being and at the same time pay attention to Teacher Judy's movements.

He vaguely felt that this new English teacher was definitely not an ordinary person.

After sending Haibara Ai and Conan to the classroom, Mouri Kogoro did not leave immediately. Instead, he stood at the end of the corridor with his hands in his suit pockets, observing the atmosphere of the school.

Although he is busy with daily affairs, the rare free time makes him feel that he needs to pay close attention to Haibara Ai's campus life.

However, his thoughts were pulled back by yesterday's events.

The confrontation at the Beihu Hotel and the emergence of the Black Organization have undoubtedly attracted international attention.

Today, his special focus is on the new English teacher, Judy Stimilion, also known as Judy Stylin.

"One of the core members of the FBI in the original novel actually showed up ahead of time."

Mao Li thought to himself. He glanced down at his watch, calculated Judy's class time, and decided to stay to see what her purpose was.

Judy's class was in full swing. She stood on the podium, her short golden hair gleaming slightly in the sun, and her every move showed her confidence and affinity.

Her English pronunciation is authentic and she occasionally uses humorous methods that students like to explain, creating a relaxed and natural classroom atmosphere.

However, as a professional agent, her intuition is very sharp.

Just as her eyes swept across the back row of the classroom, she saw a familiar figure - Kogoro Mouri!

Judy's expression froze for a moment, but then returned to normal.

"Why is he here?"

Judy asked in her heart. As one of the most famous detectives in the world, Maori Kogoro is not only a legend in the detective world, but his name is also linked to the entertainment giant Beidou Group.

And yesterday's incident at the Beihu Restaurant made Judy believe that Maori's existence was no coincidence.

But Judy remained calm and continued to complete the course without giving Maori any chance to take advantage.

The bell rang and the students left the classroom one after another.

Judy packed up her textbooks and walked out of the classroom, when she happened to see Kogoro Mouri standing outside the door.

Chapter 452: The Silver Bullet's Doubt

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