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

But this touch made Kogoro Mouri gasp and turn pale as he stopped her.

"Don't, don't move!"

"My leg... I can't move my leg, it feels like I hit a bone, ouch—it hurts so much!"

Conan quickly stepped forward and squatted down. He carefully observed Kogoro Mouri's twisted leg and painful expression, and his little face became serious: "Uncle, your leg is probably broken."

"What?! A fracture?!"

Upon hearing this, Kogoro Mouri immediately forgot about the pain. His face turned ashen, and his voice rose several octaves: "What a joke! How could I be so unlucky?! I finally got a couple of days of peace and quiet... My horse races! My beer! My... my days of freedom—!"

His desperate cries echoed in the stairwell.

Ran looked at him like this and helplessly shook her head, while Conan was also speechless at the chaotic scene.

"Let's take Uncle to the hospital for an X-ray first."

"Hmm... I'll go make a call. Conan, can you watch over Dad?"

"Ok."

Xiao Lan ran upstairs quickly.

She just hopes that Kogoro Mouri didn't fall too hard.

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Around 9:30, Lin Jiashu opened the door with his simple luggage, just as the door opposite him opened as well.

Eri Kisaki came out, clearly dressed up carefully today, wearing a well-tailored light beige casual suit, with delicate and elegant makeup, exuding a gentleness and refinement different from her usual self.

Good morning, Aunt Eri.

Lin Jiashu smiled and exclaimed, "You look beautiful today. It seems you were looking forward to your holiday."

"Of course, I'm really motivated today."

Eri Kisaki smiled and glanced at Yoshiki Hayashi's suitcase behind her, saying with a smile, "Did Yoshiki get a good night's rest last night?"

"...No, because I was so excited, I didn't go to sleep until dawn."

"really?"

Eri Kisaki was taken aback. "In that case, I can't let you drive later."

Lin Jiashu laughed and said, "Just kidding, I went to bed a long time ago."

"Really, I thought you were just like a primary school student hearing for the first time that the school was organizing a spring outing."

"Haha, it seems that I was indeed so excited back then that I couldn't sleep."

“Actually, Ran is the same way.” Eri Kisaki smiled. “I remember it very clearly, she kept asking me in the middle of the night if it was almost dawn.”

"That sounds cute."

"Yes."

As they talked, they walked toward the elevator.

After putting the suitcase in the trunk, Lin Jiashu got into the driver's seat and started the car.

Since Ran told me that Conan was going camping with the Detective Boys and Professor Agasa early this morning, it wouldn't be a problem to just drive there openly.

After driving the car out of the underground parking garage, Lin Jiashu asked Fei Yingli, "Would you like to get something to eat first?"

"McDonald's will do then."

Lin Jiashu looked at her with some surprise.

Eri smiled and said, "After all, you'll be driving a long way soon, so you need to eat something you like to replenish your energy. Besides, I haven't had this in a long time, so it's nice to change things up once in a while."

"understood."

Lin Jiashu also smiled.

The car drove smoothly to the McDonald's nearby and parked.

"Please wait in the car for a moment, I'll go buy it." Lin Jiashu unbuckled his seatbelt.

“Okay, thank you, Xiaoshu.” Eri nodded and added, “I’ll just have a pork and egg McMuffin combo, and please get me a latte.”

"no problem."

Lin Jiashu quickly headed towards the restaurant.

After he got out of the car, Eri Kisaki, who was sitting in the passenger seat, also relaxed and picked up her phone to look at it.

Hakone is famous for its hot springs.

Besides the hot springs, there were also some nice-looking restaurants. This one was recommended by my assistant, Midori Kuriyama, during her free time. Eri was browsing the interesting content and wondering whether she should try it out... After all, it was a rare vacation.

Just then, her phone rang.

Upon seeing the contact's name, she answered the phone with a smile: "Hello, Xiaolan? Are you ready? We just came out and were about to grab something to eat before heading over to pick you up."

"Mom... well, there was a little accident."

On the other end of the phone, Xiaolan's reply was filled with helplessness and frustration, which made Eri Kisaki pause for a moment.

"what happened?"

"This morning, when Dad went downstairs to buy cigarettes, he accidentally fell down the stairs..."

Eri Kisaki's smile froze for a moment.

"What happened? Are you seriously injured?"

"Well... after the doctor took the X-ray, he said it was a fractured lower leg and a contusion in the arm. I'm in the hospital now, and he said I need to stay for observation for at least two days."

Upon hearing the news, Eri Kisaki was momentarily at a loss for words. Just as she was about to comfort her daughter, Ran spoke first, apologetically, "So, Mom, I probably can't go on this hot spring trip. I'm sorry, Dad needs someone to take care of him..."

As soon as Ran finished speaking, the faint sound of someone shouting came from the other end of the phone. This made Eri Kisaki focus her attention and listen carefully. She recognized the voice as Kogoro Mouri's tearful shouts:

"Mieko! I'm so sorry, we were supposed to go out for a big drink today! Now it's all ruined—!"

Mieko?

She's probably the madam of some izakaya again.

Eri's face instantly darkened, a cold smile appearing on her lips. She spoke into the phone in a hard tone, "He sounds perfectly fine, doesn't he? He doesn't need anyone to take care of him... Just let him hang out at some izakaya and have Mieko look after him. Ran, don't worry about whether he lives or dies. Go back now, grab your luggage, and get ready to leave."

"Mother……"

Ran sounded a bit annoyed on the other end of the phone. She covered the receiver and seemed to say something to Kogoro Mouri, then smiled wryly and said, "That won't work. The doctor said I need to take good care of him and he can't smoke. Conan is also going camping with Professor Agasa and the others... So I'm really sorry to have kept you waiting for so long."

Her tone lightened slightly as she said this, "But Mom, it's just you and Jia Shu going this time! You worked so hard to get this holiday, and you finally get a break. Don't cancel it because of me."

"This won't do..."

Eri instinctively wanted to decline. What was supposed to be a trip for three had now turned into a solo trip for her and Koki, and it felt a little strange.

"No problem at all!" Xiaolan insisted, her voice full of gentleness. "Because you've been working so hard, Mom. You've been exhausting yourself lately because of our invitation, so this is a good opportunity for you to relax. Besides, Yoshiki-nii is definitely ready, and it would be such a disappointment to cancel at the last minute. Just think of it as... going and enjoying it in my place! Moreover, the double voucher we finally won will expire if we don't use it."

Hearing her daughter's considerate words, the beautiful woman did feel somewhat relieved, but the thought that she had given her daughter such a troublesome father made her feel dizzy and her thoughts became complicated.

Eri Kisaki finally sighed:

"Okay... I understand. I'll talk to Xiaoshu first and ask him about his growth."

"Okay! Then please ask Mom to apologize to Yoshiki-nii for me."

Xiao Lan obediently replied.

After hanging up the phone, Eri Kisaki looked towards the McDonald's entrance, where Yoshiki Hayashi was just coming out with a takeout breakfast.

He opened the car door and got in.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Aunt Eri. Here is your set meal and latte."

Looking at the innocent, gentle smile on the young man's face, Eri Kisaki considered how to begin.

Chapter 93: The Room

"What's wrong, Aunt Eri?"

Noticing that Eri Kisaki seemed to be in a bad mood, Yoshiki asked her with concern as he fastened his seatbelt.

Eri Kisaki let out a soft sigh.

Holding her phone, her gaze fell on the paper bag that was still warm and fragrant. Her tone was tinged with helplessness and apology: "Xiao Lan just called. Her father... Mao Li accidentally fell down the stairs this morning and broke his leg. He needs to be hospitalized for observation for two days."

Lin Jiashu was taken aback upon hearing this, and frowned slightly: "Is it serious?"

"Judging from Ran's voice, she seems to be alright, just needs someone to take care of her." Eri's tone became even more apologetic as she said this. "So Ran can't come with us this time. She asked me to apologize to you on her behalf. She had been looking forward to this for so long, but this unexpected accident happened."

"...Oh, I see. Well, there's nothing we can do about it then."

Lin Jiashu was speechless. As he opened the paper bag and took out the coffee, he said, "In that case, Aunt Yingli and I will have to go together."

Eri Kisaki was still hesitating about how to bring it up with him, but he made the decision so naturally.

She wasn't being coy, but she still said half-jokingly, "But... won't it be a disappointment for Xiaoshu to suddenly have to go to the hot springs alone with an aunt like me? After all, there's no young and cute girl like Xiaolan around."

"What are you saying?"

Lin Jiashu looked at her with a puzzled expression, "Aunt Yingli has always been very beautiful. I have never felt disappointed when I go out with you."

The beautiful woman was a little embarrassed by his straightforward praise. She was vaguely happy, but this joy was quickly suppressed by another inexplicable emotion.

She snorted with a hint of resentment she herself didn't realize: "Pretty? What's so pretty about me? I'm old and faded, how can I compare to those glamorous madams?"

The sour tone and veiled meaning in those words were so obvious that Lin Jiashu knew what was going on without even guessing. He chuckled and asked, "What has Uncle Mori done now?"

Once he pointed it out, Eri Kisaki stopped hiding her true feelings and spoke with a hint of sarcasm: "That guy? He probably planned to spend the whole day in some izakaya or nightclub while we were away, dating his Mieko!"

"..."

Lin Jiashu remained silent, offering no further comment on Kogoro Mouri's behavior. Instead, she looked at Eri Kisaki and smiled, saying, "In any case, let's not think about those unhappy things for now. Aunt Eri, let's put aside all other trivial matters and work today, and just focus on relaxing and enjoying ourselves."

His words made Eri Kisaki lament the differences between people.

However, Xiaoshu is right; a precious holiday should not be wasted on useless emotional drain.

Eri Kisaki took a deep breath, and when she looked up again, her face had regained its usual composure and elegance, even carrying a smile of relief and anticipation. She inserted the straw into the latte cup, took a gentle sip, and felt the warm liquid slide down her throat.

“You’re right.” She nodded, her tone becoming lighter. “Then let’s go, Little Tree. Let’s not let any unexpected events ruin our wonderful vacation.”

"it is good."

Seeing that she had regained her spirits, Lin Jiashu smiled with relief, skillfully shifted gears, and smoothly drove out of the parking space.

Hakone is not far from Tokyo; in fact, it's only a little over 100 kilometers away.

The car soon left the bustling heart of Tokyo and headed towards Hakone along the highway. The scenery outside the window gradually changed from dense buildings to open fields and distant mountain outlines.

"The weather is really nice."

Lin Jiashu gripped the steering wheel, his gaze sweeping across the azure sky and fluffy white clouds outside the window. "It seems like the whole day ahead will be very comfortable."

Eri Kisaki leaned back in her comfortable chair, gazing at the distant, rolling mountains. Her mood lifted with the expansive view: "Yes, the visibility is so good. Maybe we can even see Mount Fuji when we get to Hakone."

"Then we are very lucky."

Lin Jiashu replied with a smile, "However, more than seeing Mount Fuji, I'm looking forward to seeing Aunt Eri looking radiant after soaking in the hot springs. I've heard that the hot springs there are especially famous for their skin-beautifying effects."

Eri chuckled at his words and turned to look at him: "So, is this how you usually make Ran happy, Xiaoshu?"

"I'm just telling the truth. Besides, Ran is too easily embarrassed. She gets shy easily when you compliment her. Compared to her, Aunt Eri is much easier to deal with."

Lin Jiashu gave her a sly smile in the rearview mirror, "Just sincerely compliment her on her beauty."

"Grumpy."

Eri gave him a reproachful look, but couldn't help but smile.

The car sped toward its destination.

After exiting the highway and turning onto the winding mountain road, there are dense forests on both sides. Autumn has already tinged some of the leaves with varying shades of yellow and red, like an overturned palette, shimmering in the sunlight.

"The autumn leaves are already starting to turn red here," Eri Kisaki remarked, admiring the view outside the window.

"Hmm, it seems we've arrived at the perfect time... but it would be even better if it were a bit colder."

"A snow-covered hot spring? We'll see when we have the chance."