In a dilapidated Factory, within an abandoned warehouse.
Baishi Hui and Ran leaned against the wall, sitting shoulder to shoulder on a cardboard sheet.
Baishi Hui was considering whether to directly make a move, capture that Huang Mao, and interrogate him properly.
But… it wouldn't be good for Ran to see him acting so violently.
He thought about it. Anyway, since Ran was still with him, there was no rush to go out.
At this moment, a faint sigh came from beside him.
Baishi Hui turned his head to look. Ran was looking at the photos in her hand. One of them showed Mouri Kogoro kissing a hostess on the cheek.
She said sadly, "Dad actually kissed another woman… that's too much!"
"Mouri Detective… he is indeed a bit excessive." Baishi Hui naturally stood unconditionally by Ran's side to condemn Mouri Kogoro.
He said, "He has such a beautiful wife, yet he still runs to these places to find hostesses."
Even if he wasn't on Ran's side, he still thought Mouri Kogoro was wrong.
As the saying goes, if you want to suppress external threats, you must first secure internal stability.
He hasn't even resolved the issues at home, and he's running around outside causing trouble!
Something is bound to happen!
But then again, Mouri Kogoro going out to find hostesses, he could also understand.
"This… this can't be entirely Dad's fault." Ran hesitated and, uncharacteristically, spoke favorably of Mouri Kogoro, saying, "Mother hasn't been by his side for the past ten years… he's also very lonely by himself."
This statement surprised Baishi Hui.
Was this, to some extent, tacitly approving Mouri Kogoro's behavior outside?
Was she this generous?
But then he had a change of heart and realized it was his own problem!
This wasn't China, but Japan!
How could he apply Chinese values and ways of thinking here?
"I see…" Baishi Hui didn't comment further on whether Mouri Kogoro was good or not. Instead, he said, "Ran, you really care about your Dad!"
"There's nothing I can do. Who told him he's my Dad?" Ran was also very helpless. No matter how dissatisfied she was with her Dad, she had to endure it!
She said softly, "Although Dad likes gambling, is addicted to alcohol, and is lazy… he still loves me very much."
"He is indeed a good father." On this point, even Baishi Hui couldn't find fault.
You could say Mouri Kogoro is useless, timid, accomplishes nothing, is greedy for money, and is lecherous.
But when it comes to being a father, he's impeccable!
Seeing that even Baishi Hui acknowledged her Dad was a good father, Ran smiled happily, but then said helplessly, "However… hoping Dad can save us out is probably unlikely."
"I just hope Shinichi can discover our disappearance in time and rescue us!"
When Baishi Hui heard this, he knew that Ran habitually regarded Shinichi as an omnipotent god.
No!
He had to break her preconceived notions.
Thinking of this, Baishi Hui no longer held back. He waved at Ran, motioning for her to lean her ear closer.
"What is it?" Ran was innocently adorable. Although she was puzzled, she still actively leaned her ear closer.
Baishi Hui whispered in her ear, "Actually… I was intentionally caught by them."
After speaking, he placed his finger on Ran's lips.
This perfectly blocked her subconscious "Huh" in her mouth.
Although Ran couldn't make a sound of surprise, her eyes widened.
Her flickering gaze was enough to express her astonishment.
Baishi Hui continued to whisper, "I was tapping Morse code to you in the car the whole time… but you were too nervous at the time and didn't notice."
"Was… was there?" Ran tried hard to recall, but couldn't remember anything at all.
"Yes." Baishi Hui said, and confidently took Ran's hand, lightly tapping on the back of her hand with his finger, saying, "Just like this."
This made Ran's face flush, both from the shyness of having her small hand held and the embarrassment of not understanding his hint.
She carefully felt the rhythmic tapping on the back of her hand.
She quickly read the information Baishi Hui was trying to convey — intentionally caught.
Upon realizing this, she suddenly understood, "So that's how it is… I was so focused on being scared at the time that I didn't notice."
Speaking of this, Ran showed an embarrassed expression.
How could you have noticed? I didn't tap any signal in the car at all… Baishi Hui mumbled in his heart, then whispered, "It's okay, just remember for next time."
He released Ran's hand and said, "If I didn't do this, I wouldn't be able to find the mastermind, and there would be endless trouble in the future… If you're scared, I can take you away at any time."
Saying this, Baishi Hui got up from the ground and walked to the iron door. He directly bought a lock pick from the Azu the Bandit Mall and started picking the lock.
With a click, the door lock was opened.
After Baishi Hui pulled open the iron door, he said to Ran, "See… it's actually very simple to leave here."
"..." This series of actions completely stunned Ran.
The predicament she thought she was in was nothing in Baishi Hui's eyes. He could leave whenever he wanted!
People's fear and unease stem from the unknown.
The moment Ran learned the truth, the fear and unease in her heart immediately dissipated by more than half!
"If you're scared, we can go out now." Baishi Hui said calmly, "Catch that Huang Mao and ask him who sent him… but this might not necessarily reveal the mastermind."
After realizing that her situation was not as dangerous as she had imagined, Ran was no longer in a hurry to leave!
Besides, she also felt that Baishi Hui was right. If they didn't catch the mastermind, he would definitely come back to trouble her Dad in the future.
So Ran said without hesitation, "No! I'm not scared! Let's wait here and catch the mastermind!"
"That's what I thought too!" Baishi Hui smiled, closed and locked the door again, and walked back to sit down.
He noticed that Ran's gaze towards him was different now. He smiled and said, "What? Do you think I'm amazing?"
"Yes!!" Ran nodded without hesitation, her face full of admiration, "Shirashi-kun, you're too amazing! It feels like nothing can trouble you!!"
"There are still some things that can trouble me," Baishi Hui said very humbly.
"What kind of things?" Ran blinked her eyes curiously and asked.
"This… I haven't thought of any yet, but there will be some eventually!" Baishi Hui said very seriously.
"Hehe, why does that sound a bit arrogant?" Ran couldn't help but laugh.
Just as the two were talking happily, footsteps suddenly sounded in the distance.
Seeing this, Baishi Hui quickly instructed Ran, "Someone's coming, stop laughing! Act a little scared, otherwise they'll easily see through it!"
"Okay!" Ran quickly patted her face and suppressed her smile.
She hadn't learned how to act scared, so she simply replicated her behavior in the car — she hugged Baishi Hui's arm again, looking timid.
"Good acting…" Baishi Hui praised, then put his other hand on Ran's shoulder, acting as if comforting her.
Soon, the sound of a lock being opened came from outside the door.
With a click, the iron door opened.
That Huang Mao walked in and said into his phone, "Now I'll let your daughter say a few words!!"
Saying this, he walked up to Ran and placed the phone next to her ear.
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