In the world of Detective Conan, the female characters are all acting strangely!

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Yuji Shimazaki and Taeko Mamegaki, members of the film crew, are getting married next month.

Xiaolan's eyes lit up. As a young girl in her prime, she still longed for the topic of marriage. Plus, she had someone she liked, so she was even more interested!

She cupped her hands around her heart and offered her sincere blessings:

"really?"

"Congratulations!"

"Thank you, Xiaolan~"

Taeko Mamegaki's face was beaming with happiness, her smile as radiant as a flower.

Clearly, she and Shimazaki Yuji are mutually in love, their sweetness is off the charts, and their constant displays of affection have left single guys like Kogoro Mouri and Conan feeling quite envious!

only--

Such a harmonious atmosphere.

There always has to be someone to sabotage it.

As the cameraman, Anzai Morio, packed up his camera, he spoke in a sarcastic tone, his words carrying a hidden meaning, seemingly targeting Mamegaki Taeko, the beautiful woman who was about to get married.

This naturally displeased her fiancé, Shimazaki Yuji. Of course, he had to protect his future wife, so he rolled up his sleeves and was about to argue with Anzai, but was stopped by Mamegaki Taeko.

Mamegaki Taeko, with a delicate and frail face, said softly:

"Yuji, let's just forget about it!"

When his future daughter-in-law spoke, even though he was furious inside, Shimazaki Yuji calmed himself down, glared at Anzai fiercely, and then said nothing more.

Anzai seemed to know he was disliked, shrugged, and prepared to leave. Just then, his watch suddenly emitted a devilish, ear-piercing scream. The ringtone was so outrageous that it instantly attracted everyone's attention.

Anzai boasted that he bought it during his trip to the US last month, and after showing off, he turned and left.

At this time-

An old man with white hair and beard came over and instructed everyone to clean up the shrine thoroughly, especially the bloodstains in the square.

Taeko Mamegaki nodded in agreement, addressing him as "Grandpa." Ran then realized that the head priest of the shrine was actually Taeko Mamegaki's grandfather, and that this shrine was her home.

soon--

The film crew has finished packing up.

The director warmly invited Kogoro Mouri to stay at the hotel rented by the crew, saying that he wanted to have a good drink. Uncle Mouri, who couldn't resist alcohol, naturally agreed.

And at this time——

Yoko Okino walked up to Natsume, winked, and said mischievously:

"Xia Ye, I just called Ai and the others to ask for permission, and they've agreed. So, you can stay with us at the hotel tonight!"

"Okay~"

Xia Ye nodded with a wry smile.

The girls had all acted first and asked for permission later, how could he possibly refuse!

Chapter 205 A Rendezvous in the Woods

Rice Flower Inn.

It's a quiet and peaceful guesthouse.

Upon seeing the state of the hotel, Nachi Shingo, who called himself a handsome guy, said that it was too un classy for someone of his status to stay in such a run-down place, so he turned around and left, deciding to stay at the Teitan Hotel instead.

No one tried to stop them.

This guy is indeed good-looking, but he speaks frivolously, is inexplicably narcissistic, and has a foul mouth. He even tried to flirt with Mamegaki Taeko, who is about to get married. He's really annoying.

Besides, we're all staying together tonight, and it might be even more fun without him.

"Sister Xiaolan—"

Nachi Shingo's figure disappeared along the forest path. Only then did Conan remember something and reminded him:

"Didn't you say that a classmate wanted Nachi Shingo's autograph? How could you forget?"

"Oh, right!"

Xiao Lan remembered that such a thing had happened, so she quickly grabbed Xia Ye's hand, turned around, and ran away.

"Xia Ye, come with me quickly!"

"and many more--"

Yoko Okino quickly grabbed Natsume's other hand, called out to her, and smiled slightly:

"Ran, don't rush. If you want Mr. Nachi's autograph, I'll go get it for you. You don't need to go look for it now!"

"Well--!"

Xiaolan stopped and hesitated for a moment, then shook her head, looked around, and whispered:

"Never mind, Mr. Nachi's personality is a bit... I don't want you, Ms. Yoko, to owe him a favor. I'll go ask him for it myself."

"Giggle~"

Okino Yoko covered her mouth and smiled:

"You're exaggerating, Ran. I'm not afraid of Mr. Nachi. But you, such a pretty and cute girl, you'd better be careful around him~"

"Don't worry, Miss Yoko~"

Xiao Lan blinked and playfully raised the hand she was holding Xia Ye's:

“I have a guard knight with me, the knight will definitely not let Mr. Nachi take advantage of me, Natsume, don’t you think so?”

"Um--"

Xia Ye smiled slightly.

He gently flicked Xiaolan's forehead.

The current Ran is decisive and calm in the face of danger, a completely different person from the increasingly marginalized tool in the original story. If Nachi Shingo really dares to take advantage of her, whether he is seriously injured or buried depends entirely on Ran's mood.

but--

Xia Ye still felt she should say something.

After all, you have to constantly pamper your girlfriend; that's part of the fun.

"Of course, with this knight here, I will definitely not let Princess Lan suffer any injustice, Yoko, don't worry~"

"Pfft-"

Yoko Okino smiled and quickly let go of Natsume's arm, waving her hand dismissively with a look of disdain.

"Princess and knight?! That's so cheesy! You guys hurry up and get your autographs, then come right back. Conan and I are waiting for you in the room to play cards~"

"Good~"

Xiao Lan, who had just been called a princess by Xia Ye, was all smiles and feeling very happy. She grabbed Xia Ye and ran away.

This confirms that saying.

Between couples who are mutually in love, even the most cheesy sweet nothings are easily accepted; as for others—

Conan's disgusting eye-rolling is proof of this.

On the path outside the hotel.

Xiao Lan and Xia Ye followed the trail left by Zhi Zhenwu and soon heard his voice in a lush forest.

but--

Come closer.

Even Xiaolan noticed something was wrong.

Except for Naji Shingo.

Another person appeared in the woods ahead.

"It's Mr. Anzai!"

Xiao Lan whispered in Xia Ye's ear, her warm breath tickling Xia Ye's ear. This time, her breath truly felt like a delicate orchid.

"Hmm~"

"It seems that Anzai is blackmailing Nachi Shingo."

After Xia Ye finished speaking, she put her arm around Xiao Lan's waist, hugged her, and hid behind a tree, ready to eavesdrop on the gossip.

Xiao Lan gave Xia Ye a coquettish glare. This scoundrel really always tries to take advantage of her whenever he gets the chance. It's just hiding from two ordinary people. Does he have to pin her down on the tree and stick to her so tightly?

but--

She bit her lip.

Her light blue eyes shimmered.

She didn't resist Xia Ye's intimate gestures at all; instead, she quietly wrapped her arms around his waist and pressed her face against his heart. She couldn't help it—she was actually looking forward to this kind of interaction!

She nestled in Xia Ye's arms.

Ran focused seven-tenths of her attention on Xia Ye's steady and powerful heartbeat and refreshing scent, leaving only three-tenths of her attention to listen to Anzai and Nachi Shingo's argument.

I only heard a few sentences.

Xiao Lan and Xia Ye understood.

As expected of a photographer, Anzai quickly managed to secretly take photos of Nachi Shingo having an affair with a married actress, and is now using these photos to blackmail Nachi Shingo.

Nachi Shingo was furious.

However, this incriminating evidence was indeed sharp, and he dared not let Anxi's photos be published.

If it were just a regular celebrity, it would be nothing more than a scandal. But the beautiful actress in the photo is married. If that gets exposed, it will be a real scandal!

Hear this.

Xiao Lan glanced up at Xia Ye.

Thinking about the trouble he'd caused with Yukiko-neechan and—that one—he couldn't help but pout, puffing out his cheeks and whispering a teasing remark:

"Xia Ye, what would you do if you encountered this situation? After all, you did the same bad thing as Mr. Nachi Shingo, and you might also be taken pictures and blackmailed!"

"Ah this~"

Xia Ye didn't expect Xiao Lan to ask this question.

but.

She was probably referring to Yukiko, right?

after all.

She didn't know about Eri's situation yet.

When Xia Ye secretly contacted Fei Yingli today, she said that Xiao Lan was behaving normally.

This shows that Xiaolan did not discover the relationship between the two.

However, on the phone, Natsume was still scolded by Eri, who said it was all because of the bad things Natsume had done that made her feel uncomfortable and awkward in front of Ran.

But in the end, Xia Ye managed to coax her back to peace.

"Hmph, feeling guilty now?"

Xiao Lan gave a soft snort, pinched his lower back hard with her small hand, and said in a light, reproachful tone:

"Then you'll just have to be like Mr. Nachi and obediently pay up. Who told you to do something bad!"

"Not always!"

A cold smile appeared on Xia Ye's lips:

"Actually, there's another way to solve the problem once and for all: just eliminate the threat directly, and all the troubles will be solved!"

"Hate!"

Xiao Lan thought Xia Ye was teasing her, and annoyedly tapped his back with her little fist.

Xia Ye smiled slightly.