“Huh?” Fei Ying Li was taken aback.
She didn't expect Ran to be coming to get her clothes back.
But, she had been careless, making such a fool of herself.
She had planned to give Akizuki Makoto a surprise when he returned tonight.
With things already out of hand, Fei Ying Li embraced a “break a pot and sink the ship” mentality.
She was determined to see this through.
“Well, Ran, Mom just got off work, and was about to take a bath when she tried on the clothes.”
In reality, she had just finished bathing.
But Fei Ying Li continued to lie with a straight face.
“Mom will wash them again for you, you can take them back next weekend when you come home.”
Fei Ying Li’s beautiful eyes carried an undeniable firmness.
As expected, the gentle Ran Moori couldn’t refuse Fei Ying Li’s decision.
“Alright, Mom, then I’ll trouble you to wash them again.”
“By the way, hasn't Makoto gotten home yet?”
Ran Moori hadn't even considered.
Fei Ying Li’s school uniform wasn’t meant to be seen by her.
“Well, yeah, he had something urgent come up, he said he'd be back later.” Fei Ying Li nodded.
Not long ago, Akizuki Makoto had just texted her, saying he would be back soon.
However, Fei Ying Li wanted to trick Ran Moori into going home early.
“Alright, Mom, I'll go home first then!”
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“Ran?”
Akizuki Makoto happened to run into Ran Moori on the way back.
He had the demon servant stop the car.
“What are you doing here?” Akizuki Makoto let her into the car.
Actually, he had already known through the demon servant that Ran Moori came to find Fei Ying Li.
Just didn't know what for.
“Makoto, you're back!”
Although they had only been apart for a short time, Ran Moori was still overjoyed to see him again.
“Oh, actually, I was too careless before and got my clothes dirty. I asked Mom to clean them.
It's been a month and I forgot to come and get them, I remembered tonight so I came over.”
After explaining the reason for her being here.
Ran Moori’s expression was a bit hesitant, with a look as if she wanted to say something but held back.
“That… Makoto, there's something I want to ask you.”
Akizuki Makoto’s eyes fell on Ran Moori’s face.
He felt a sense of foreboding, what did Ran mean?
Didn't she discover something?
“I think, Mom... she might have a man she likes?”
Hearing Ran Moori’s worried words.
A strange expression appeared on Akizuki Makoto’s face.
It seems she didn’t discover the special relationship between him and Fei Ying Li.
But he never expected Ran’s sixth sense to be so sharp.
Fei Ying Li had indeed fallen for another man.
That man was even right in front of you.
Of course, Akizuki Makoto wouldn't tell Ran directly.
“Really? How did you know, Ran?” Akizuki Makoto said with a serious expression.
“I went to Mom's place just now, and I found her dressed up!”
Ran Moori was a bit embarrassed to tell Akizuki Makoto that Fei Ying Li actually put on her Teitan High school uniform.
She thought back to the scene just now.
When Fei Ying Li opened the door, she had an incredibly charming joyful expression on her face.
Such a smile, even she rarely saw.
“It must be for her sweetheart, maybe she took selfies and sent them on her phone!”
After all, she was still a girl, Ran Moori would occasionally be like Suzuki Sonoko.
She would read some romance novels and movies.
She knew that when someone like Fei Ying Li, who rarely dresses up, does so, it often means she is in a relationship.
Watching the girl seriously analyze there.
Akizuki Makoto held back a smile, how come you didn't guess it was me?
He was staying at Fei Ying Li’s house and was with her day and night.
But it's normal.
Most people probably wouldn’t think that the lawyer who had been separated for so many years would develop such a relationship with the boy staying at her house.
Ran Moori didn’t think of the key point for a while.
The only person who usually goes to Fei Ying Li's house is Akizuki Makoto.
Normally, based on her impression of Fei Ying Li’s style.
It would be impossible for her to wear Teitan High School uniform, which doesn’t fit her, to welcome Akizuki Makoto.
Fortunately, Ran Moori now only considers Kudo Shinichi as a regular friend she’s known since she was young.
She wouldn’t tell him about this.
Otherwise, with Kudo Shinichi’s ability, he would be able to guess Akizuki Makoto and Fei Ying Li’s secret immediately.
Ran Moori was clearly convinced of her own speculation.
“Maybe it's a client who came to the law firm, or a lawyer colleague!”
Akizuki Makoto laughed, “Alright, alright, Ran, how about this, you go talk to Fei Ying Li Auntie another day.
Go around the bush in front of her, see if you can find some clues.”
If Fei Ying Li knew that Akizuki Makoto not only messed with her in private, but also tricked Ran over to make things difficult for her.
She would probably also complain that Akizuki Makoto should just be a normal person, just like Conan.
As soon as he sent Ran away, Fei Ying Li had already broken out in a cold sweat.
“By the way, Makoto, you can help me inquire when you're at home! Please.”
Ran Moori grabbed Akizuki Makoto’s arm and shook it as she begged with a sweet voice.
I’m catching myself? Akizuki Makoto expressed that Ran, you have a very interesting idea.
Ran Moori, on the other hand, sincerely hoped that her parents could get back together.
“That’s no problem, but Ran,
If what Fei Ying Li Auntie is doing now is happiness for her.
Are you going to stop her?” Akizuki Makoto said pointedly.
Ran Moori fell silent immediately, inexplicably churning with emotions.
Yeah, even if Mom really likes someone else.
Should she stop her? Would she be too selfish to do that?
Mom should have her own happiness.
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“I’m truly a scumbag.” Akizuki Makoto sighed about his CPU-ing Ran’s behavior.
Next time, I’ll dare to do it again.
After sending Ran Moori home, Akizuki Makoto soon returned to Fei Ying Li’s house.
As for Fei Ying Li, who heard the door open.
Fearful, she only stuck her head out of the living room to take a look first.
Only when she confirmed it was Akizuki Makoto who came back, did she sneakily come to Akizuki Makoto’s back.
Tipping on her toes, Fei Ying Li leaned half her body against Akizuki Makoto’s broad back.
Her warm fingers gently covered Akizuki Makoto’s eyes.
She whispered softly, with a hint of playfulness in her tone.
“Well… Makoto, what do you want first, a midnight snack or me?”
Feeling the familiar touch on his back.
And hearing such a slightly teasing sentence from Fei Ying Li.
Akizuki Makoto felt as if a fire had suddenly ignited in his heart.
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Seeking flowers, seeking votes.