Isn't it very scientific to use the Death Note to kill people?

"Kazuha, what are you and Hattori doing here?"

"Because Heiji received a request from the Ryuo family."

"Huh?"

"what happened?"

"My dad received a request from the Torada family..." Ran didn't expect things to be so coincidental, with both sides receiving requests from the opposing family. The strange reality suddenly made her chuckle.

"What a coincidence!"

Kazuha also looked surprised.

The two girls became interested, and Kazuha suddenly patted Ran on the shoulder and whispered curiously, "How have you been lately? Any progress with that guy named Kudo?"

"No, Shinichi and I are just friends who have known each other since childhood."

Upon hearing this, Xiaolan immediately denied it very seriously. Her subconscious and frank tone made He Ye blink involuntarily.

"Isn't it?"

"real……"

"No, why?"

Because Heiji Hattori used to call her "Kudo's woman" and "Kudo's woman," and Sonoko Suzuki, whom she had met before, would also chime in like that, it was only natural for Kazuha to pair her up with Shinichi Kudo, whom she had never met.

Did they have a fight?

"Shinichi and I are just friends since childhood, that's all..."

Faced with Ran's very calm explanation, Kazuha Toyama's expression suddenly became subtle.

She even pinched her chin and squinted her eyes, observing Xiaolan very seriously, but no matter how you looked at her, she was serious and not just saying things out of anger.

Under her gaze, Xiaolan suddenly looked to the other side.

Just then, Yoshiki Hayashi, who had just finished talking with Kansuke Yamato, waved in their direction. Ran immediately returned a gentle smile, and her warm and bright demeanor made Kazuha's eyes widen in surprise.

Is that how it is?

Her girlish intuition immediately made her realize it.

"...When did this happen?"

"What, when?"

"Don't try to play dumb with me."

"Um, Kazuha, please keep this a secret for me..."

Xiaolan didn't answer He Ye's question. Instead, she intertwined her fingers somewhat shyly and looked away awkwardly.

Seeing Xiaolan's shy appearance, Yuanshan and Ye's desire to hear gossip reached its peak at this moment. She readily agreed and excitedly said that she would definitely ask her about it later.

Hayashi Yoshiki walked towards Hattori Heiji and the others.

"Did that inspector say anything to you just now, buddy?"

"It mainly concerns Mr. Kai, who died six years ago. Miss Yui should have already told you all this information."

"Ms. Yui also told us that Yoshiro Torada and Koji Ryūo had been in contact before their deaths. They seemed to be planning to go to the police and said to be prepared."

"...This sounds exactly like a scenario where they decide to turn themselves in, only to be killed by other cowards in order to keep the secret."

Lin Jiashu was speechless.

"Is this another mystery-based creative approach?" Hattori Heiji agreed with Hayashi Yoshiki's statement.

“Thinking about it this way does make a lot of sense,” Conan nodded.

"What does Uncle Mori think?" Hayashi Yoshiki asked Kogoro Mori.

“…Hmm, we can consider it in this direction.” Kogoro Mouri pondered for a moment. “If that’s the case, then the two deceased had other companions. We can try to find out who they were usually close to.”

"Let's go ask the villagers."

After a few words, the detectives confirmed the direction of their investigation. At that moment, Hattori Heiji excitedly took Conan and ran out.

Even when Toyama Kazuha called after him, he didn't stop.

Lin Jiashu did not go with them.

He walked up to the two girls, and Xiaolan looked at him and asked, "Brother Jiashu, aren't you going to investigate?"

"As for gathering intelligence, I can just pick up what's readily available when the time comes. Rather than that," Lin Jiashu said with a smile, pointing to the stables beside him, "I just asked Miss Yui, and she has some docile horses that we can borrow for a ride."

"...Is Yoshiki-nii interested?" Ran asked, glancing at Kazuha beside her. "What about Kazuha?"

"I?"

Looking at the handsome young man in front of her and his good friend beside her, Kazuha was certainly aware of her own limitations. "I'm not going to be a third wheel."

"What?!"

"Horse riding is such a fun activity, it's definitely better for the two of you to go and have fun on your own."

As if not giving Xiaolan a chance to react, she gently pushed her back.

Although she didn't use much force, Lin Jiashu still subconsciously reached out to protect Xiaolan, who had taken a small step forward.

"Let's go."

he laughed.

The girl's pretty face was flushed, and she nodded in return.

When Torada Yui saw the two of them coming, she led them to the stables.

“This is the horse.” She looked at Hayashi Yoshiki, and also glanced at Mouri Ran, who was standing next to him looking at the horse with great interest. “Because of what happened to Yoshiki-kun, and Hanji’s lack of interest in riding and archery, it’s the only horse left in the stable. I’m the one who takes care of it. Mr. Hayashi, you mentioned before that you have experience riding horses, right?”

"Yes, it has. This horse seems to have a gentle temperament."

“Yes, it’s very docile.” Yui Torada smiled. “Would you like to try it? It’ll be good for you to stretch your muscles.”

"Thank you, Ms. Yui."

Lin Jiashu did not refuse, but before walking towards the horse, he smiled at Xiao Lan beside him and said, "I'll get familiar with it first. Wait a moment, Xiao Lan."

Xiaolan nodded immediately, a hopeful smile on her face: "Okay, but Jiashu-ge, be careful."

Lin Jiashu stepped forward and gently stroked the horse's neck.

They are indeed quite docile...

Xiao Lan stood beside him, watching his profile as he focused intently on calming the horses. The afternoon sunlight outlined his straight nose and gentle lips. His meticulous attention to detail as he inspected the saddle and stirrups, and his calm demeanor, reassured her.

Once everything was in order, Lin Jiashu gently grasped the saddle bridge.

His movements were not swift, but exceptionally smooth and coordinated. His left foot landed firmly in the stirrup, his body spun lightly upwards as if lifted by the wind, and his right leg gracefully crossed over the horse's back, settling into a stable position.

He rode slowly around the open space, gently pulling the reins to control the horse's pace and direction with practiced skill, while the horse brought by Yui Torada also behaved very obediently.

After confirming that the horse was completely stable, Hayashi Yoshiki reined it in near Ran and Torada Yui.

"Mr. Lin's riding skills are more proficient than I thought."

"But he can't compare to Mr. Ryuuji Kagami, whom we just saw."

"After all, Mr. Jing is skilled in the art of riding a horse with flowing arrows."

As Torada Yui finished speaking, she smiled and looked at Ran beside her, "Ms. Mori, would you like to try sitting on it too?"

"Huh? Really?" Ran looked at Torada Yui with surprise and joy in her voice.

"Of course."

Lin Jiashu also reached out his hand to Xiaolan: "Come on, don't worry, I'll control it."

Xiaolan's cheeks flushed slightly, almost imperceptible in the sunlight. She stepped forward. Lin Jiashu leaned down slightly and extended his hand to her. As her hand landed in his palm, a warm and firm strength came through, steadily lifting her up.

"Step here with your left foot." His voice was clear and calm, right next to her ear, carrying a reassuring sense of strength.

Xiao Lan did as he instructed, stepping into the stirrups. With his help, she lightly lifted into the air and landed steadily on the saddle in front of him.

Lin Jiashu's arm naturally wrapped around her waist, supporting her and helping her maintain her balance. But in that instant of closeness, the warmth of his chest and his clean, refreshing breath enveloped her, causing the girl's heart to race for a moment.

"Hold on tight?" Lin Jiashu's gentle voice came from above her head, his breath brushing against her hair.

"...Hold on tight."

She was a little shy, but more than that, she was excited.

Lin Jiashu gave the reins a gentle tug, and the brown horse began to stride steadily once again.

At this moment, Lin Jiashu's chest was very close to Xiaolan's, and his arms, which were almost wrapped around her waist, gave her a sense of security.

The girl felt the steady rhythm of the horse's gait, looking at the Japanese-style garden bathed in sunlight and the distant mountains. At this moment, it seemed that there was only the "clatter" of the horse's hooves on the soft ground and the warm and reassuring presence behind her.

Lin Jiashu lowered his head slightly, his chin almost touching Xiaolan's soft hair. His gaze fell on her slightly flushed cheeks, and he smiled.

"how do you feel?"

The girl didn't turn around, but pursed her lips slightly, and quietly touched the back of his hand that was wrapped around her waist with her fingertips, and whispered, "It feels very interesting."

"Let's go for a walk outside."

"Is it okay, Brother Jiashu?"

"What do you think?"

Lin Jiashu's riding skills are indeed quite good; at least he can ride a horse for a short while without any problems.

Yui Torada did not stop Yoshiki Hayashi and the others from riding out.

Lin Jiashu gently pulled the reins, and the brown horse obediently turned around and walked towards the outside of the courtyard.

It was almost evening.

In the distance, the layered mountains were outlined in gentle silhouettes in the twilight, and the horses' hooves made a soft sound as they trod the ground. For some reason, the whole world seemed to slow down.

After the initial tension, Xiaolan gradually felt relaxed.

A gentle breeze ruffled the hair at her temples, tickling her cheeks, and she couldn't help but squint slightly.

"The air here is so fresh, much better than in Tokyo."

"It's quite comfortable," Lin Jiashu's voice sounded above her head. "What were you talking about with Toyama-kun just now?"

"...They were talking about something related to Yoshiki-san."

What did you say about me?

"Well, let's not tell Yoshiki-nii yet!"

She flashed a bright smile.

Her bright face carried the innocence of a sixteen-year-old, and she exuded a charming and delicate beauty beyond her gentleness.

Then Lin Jiashu smiled.

As the horse slowly paced, she suddenly felt the arms around her waist tighten slightly. Then, a warm, large hand, with an undeniable yet exceptionally gentle force, silently slipped inside the hem of her blouse!

The warm fingertips touched her delicate, sensitive skin on her waist.

"ah!"

Caught off guard, Xiaolan's body trembled violently, and she cried out in surprise as if struck by an electric current.

She subconsciously tensed her abdominal muscles, trying to clamp down on the mischievous hand, and her cheeks instantly burned as if ignited by the sunset!

She turned her head in a panic, her beautiful eyes, filled with both shame and anger, glaring at the man behind her. She said coquettishly, "Brother Jiashu, what are you doing! Take your hand out!"

Lin Jiashu lowered his head and met her blushing face and accusing eyes.

His delicate face now wore a triumphant, almost childlike, mischievous smile, and his eyes revealed an undisguised cunning.

Instead of stopping, he took advantage of the situation and used his fingertips to slowly and teasingly caress a spot slightly above her waist.

"Huh? What are you doing?"

He feigned ignorance, his voice low and suggestive, his breath warm against her sensitive earlobe as he watched with satisfaction as her delicate earlobe instantly turned red.

"Sit tight, the road here isn't very smooth."

"Stop it, Jia Shu-ge—" Xiao Lan was both embarrassed and anxious, her body...

He twisted and struggled slightly in his arms, but dared not move too much for fear of startling the horse, and even more so for fear of being seen by Torada Yui in the distant house.