Chapter 17: Visiting the Mouri Family, Conan Gets Furious Again!
Muge Juzo was stunned.
Obviously.
He never expected this to be related to the Public Security.
It seemed that he had overthought things.
"So, that's how it is."
"Manager Matsumoto, I apologize deeply."
"I'm sorry!"
And, in response.
Matsumoto Kiyotaka waved his hand and didn't bother to elaborate further.
Obviously.
He was well aware that this was a misunderstanding.
Therefore, after a moment of contemplation.
He took a deep breath and spoke in a low voice.
"No further details can be revealed."
"I can only tell you that the forces behind this case have been targeted by the Public Security."
"You should have experienced their terrifying and insane nature today."
"Therefore, this case is not something the Metropolitan Police Department can handle."
"Do you think you can fight their sniper rifles with your little handgun?"
"That's all for this matter!"
Muge Juzo nodded.
Taking a deep breath, he adjusted his hat and left the office.
Then.
Just as he was about to go home after work, Takagi Wataru walked towards him directly.
"Muge Inspector, we received a report."
"Kidnapping!"
Hearing this, Muge Juzo sighed.
Here we go again!
He couldn't help but feel a sense of despair, knowing that he couldn't go home tonight.
Taking a deep breath, he could only say,
"Let's go!"
When everyone arrived at the location in their police car, they saw the person he least wanted to see.
Mouri Kogoro!
…
The next day.
Li Ze woke up feeling refreshed.
Thinking about how he didn't have to go to school today, he instructed Alice to recruit staff and then took two bottles of liquor, planning to visit the Mouri Detective Agency.
No way.
With Kudo Shinichi becoming a child, as the plot unfolds in the future, if he wants to continue taking advantage of the Death God, he must establish a relationship with the Mouris!
Today, he would make the first move.
Coincidentally, Ran helped clean the house yesterday, so he would simply use that as an excuse to visit.
Half an hour later.
Bang, bang, bang!
After reaching the second floor, he knocked on the door.
Ran opened the door, looking at Li Ze and the gift in his hand.
To be honest, she was a little surprised.
Although Li Ze had indeed mentioned yesterday that he would personally thank her today.
But, in reality.
Ran didn't take it seriously, after all, she had only cleaned the house last night.
"Li Ze-kun, please come in!"
"You don't need to be so polite. I didn't really help much yesterday."
"Please have a seat, I'll go make some tea."
Ran was very busy.
She first invited Li Ze to sit on the sofa and then introduced Mouri Kogoro before rushing off to make tea.
Honestly.
Looking at the scene before him, Li Ze couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
Indeed, it had to be said.
Mouri Ran was a good wife and mother. Perhaps she couldn't help much, but she could definitely keep the house tidy, allowing men to not worry about those things.
Kudo Shinichi was so lucky!
"Hey, kid."
Mouri Kogoro walked over and patted Li Ze on the shoulder: "You wouldn't happen to have your eyes on Ran, would you?"
Li Ze was taken aback.
He wasn't unfamiliar with Mouri Kogoro.
After all.
He had been to Ran's house more than once since transferring to Teitan High School half a year ago.
However.
He had never heard such direct words before.
But…
After seeing Conan, who had just woken up and was yawning, walk out, his eyes lit up and he couldn't help but say.
"Sure, no problem!"
"Ran, you heard that, your dad also thinks I'm more reliable than Kudo."
"Why don't you consider it, just kick the unreliable Kudo out and be my girlfriend, okay?"
Just kidding!
Li Ze, who had lived two lives, might not have any other skills, but his thick skin was definitely enough. 、
And, on the other side.
Ran blushed even more when she heard this: "Dad, what are you talking about!"
"Ah, I think it's great!" Mouri Kogoro shrugged: "Li Ze-kun is polite, his personality and appearance are good, and most importantly, he's stable."
"Anyway, I feel good about it, much better than Kudo Shinichi."
"I don't know what you're thinking, Kudo Shinichi is so unreliable."
"Anyway, I'm not satisfied!"
He immediately refuted.
Yes.
Mouri Kogoro wasn't stupid, what he said was indeed reasonable.
Any normal parent wouldn't like Kudo Shinichi's personality.
Even though his detective skills were excellent, he was just a hooligan in front of his parents.
The reason was simple.
Being a detective wasn't that easy.
Kudo Shinichi was still young now, he was just doing this for fun.
In essence.
It was absolutely impossible to rely on this profession to make a living.
It was fortunate that Kudo Shinichi came from a wealthy family, he didn't have to worry about money.
On the contrary.
If it weren't for Kudo Yuusaku and his wife, would Kudo Shinichi be like he is now?
It was difficult, absolutely impossible!
Although he had the family wealth earned by his parents, Kudo Shinichi wouldn't have to worry about food and clothing for the rest of his life.
But the problem was.
This kind of guy who relied on his parents…
Compared to Li Ze, who started from scratch, the gap between them was simply too big!
Furthermore.
There were no early dating issues in Japan, so Mouri Kogoro was actually half joking and half serious at this moment.
Conan: "..."
He was completely dumbfounded!
Damn it.
What's going on?
He must still be asleep, right?
He had just turned into a child, and that bastard Li Ze started to steal his girl?
Damn it.
Thinking about this made him so furious, he was overwhelmed with jealousy and even forgot about the fact that he had become a child.
Immediately, without saying a word.
He rushed to Li Ze's side, grabbed him and shouted: "Li Ze, you bastard, Ran is mine..."
"What did you say?" Li Ze was bewildered.
He was laughing inside.
However.
He still pretended to be confused and asked: "Conan, you wouldn't…"
As Li Ze spoke, both Mouri Ran and her father turned their attention to Conan.
Conan was speechless.
He suddenly remembered that he was just a child now.
What to do?
His brain started to work frantically, and after a long while, he said awkwardly.
"I…"
"Ran-nee is my Shinichi-nii's."
"Yes, that's it."
"Hahaha!"
After finishing.
Conan started to laugh foolishly again.
Hearing this, Mouri and his daughter finally breathed a sigh of relief.
However, then.
Conan's gaze towards Li Ze became extremely dangerous and fierce.
Then.
When the atmosphere eased a little, he couldn't help but tug on Li Ze's sleeve.
"Li Ze… big brother!"
"I think I heard Shinichi-nii say that you promised not to pursue Ran-nee."
"Did you forget?"
Conan gritted his teeth.
His eyes were practically devouring Li Ze.
However, unfortunately.
Li Ze looked at Conan with an amused expression, and then pretended to be confused.
"Did I?"
"I don't seem to remember."
"Anyway, I'm really sorry!"