After textbook-like flirting, Xiaolan finally took a bite of the "sea salt" flavored crepe.
Xiaolan's reaction to the delicious food was great. Her eyes widened, and she said in disbelief: "Delicious! So delicious! I've never eaten such a delicious crepe before!"
"Next time, I'll bring Sonoko here so she can try it! She loves things that are sweet with a little salt."
Just as Lin Yi was about to say something, they were stopped by a child who suddenly popped out.
"Xiaolan... Sister?"
Looking at the child blocking their way, the leader was a kid with glasses and an expression of disbelief.
Needless to say, this must be Conan Edogawa.
The three short, thin, and fat kids next to him were the Detective Boys.
Seeing this, Lin Yi decisively put his arm around Xiaolan's waist, directly sending a signal to Conan: "We've already slept together, are you angry?"
Who knew that Conan still just looked incredulous and didn't have any extra expression.
Lin Yi was puzzled at first, then he realized: "Oh, right, this guy hasn't been in a relationship before. In his eyes, holding hands and hugging the waist are no different."
Xiaolan was startled by the sudden shout, thinking she had been discovered by her classmates.
Seeing that it was a group of elementary school students who had stopped her, Xiaolan breathed a sigh of relief.
"Hello there."
Xiaolan smiled kindly: "Little friends, do we know each other?"
"Conan... do you know this pretty big sister?" Genta asked.
"And do you know that handsome big brother next to her?" Ayumi added.
This made Mitsuhiko feel a bit disgusted. He felt that his presence in Ayumi's heart was getting lower and lower.
Conan was shocked. He just remembered that he was now Conan Edogawa, and this identity had no intersection with Xiaolan.
But fortunately, he was a detective, and his mind worked very fast.
Immediately, he said: "Xiaolan-neechan, don't you recognize me anymore? We met at Professor Agasa's house before."
"Really...?" Xiaolan fell into thought.
This was originally a lie that couldn't stand scrutiny. Conan certainly couldn't let Xiaolan think too much about it, so he continued to add: "Last time when you and Shinichi-niichan came to Professor Agasa's house to get the keys, I was also there... Have you forgotten? Shinichi-niichan also brought my favorite xiaolongbao."
Not finding any memories about Conan in her head, but hearing Conan describe the scene so specifically, Xiaolan couldn't help but suspect that she might have forgotten.
"I'm sorry... I forgot."
Xiaolan put her hands together, making an apologetic expression.
People had a deep impression of her, but she had no impression of them, which made her feel very sorry.
"I see... Then you must remember my name this time. My name is Conan Edogawa, and I now live at Professor Agasa's house."
After a brief introduction, Conan asked: "Xiaolan-neechan, is this brother... your boyfriend?"
"Yes." Xiaolan nodded happily.
This made Conan instantly petrified on the spot.
This... This isn't right, it shouldn't be like this!
In the past, when someone asked you "Is this your boyfriend?", wouldn't you shyly say "That's not the case!"
How come... you nodded so readily this time?
No matter how Conan thought about it, he couldn't understand this question.
Conan didn't respond, but Ayumi next to him had a reaction. She pouted unhappily: "Ehh~~~ So he's your boyfriend."
Saying that, Ayumi looked at Xiaolan with a bit more dislike in her eyes.
Not only was Xiaolan not angry, but she also found Ayumi a bit cute.
"Okay... Conan and his classmates."
Lin Yi asked with a smile: "Where are you planning to go to play?"
Genta didn't have a good impression of Lin Yi, and snorted: "We're planning to go find treasure!"
"Treasure?"
"Yes, treasure!" Mitsuhiko said with a vigilant look and a smug tone: "But I won't tell you!"
Oh? He already knows how to be jealous at such a young age. This young man has potential.
Let's see how I can break your potential.
Lin Yi looked at Ayumi: "Can't you let me know?"
"Of course I can!"
Ayumi happily replied, then turned her head and stretched out her hand to Mitsuhiko: "Treasure map? Give it to me."
At a young age, Mitsuhiko tasted what helplessness was like.
He reluctantly gave the treasure map to Ayumi, and then Ayumi handed it to Lin Yi, took the initiative to walk over, pulled on his clothes, and said, "This is the treasure map... Handsome brother, do you want to come with us to find the treasure?"
The treasure definitely needs to be found, but I can't bring you guys, you're just a bunch of burdens.
Lin Yi smiled and said, "Let's put the treasure aside for now. How about I treat you guys to something to eat?"
"Okay, okay."
Ayumi nodded happily, and once she nodded, the opinions of the other three boys didn't matter anymore.
They found a dessert shop nearby and took a table for six.
Lin Yi sat down next to Xiaolan, followed quickly by Ayumi who snuggled up to him.
This made Mitsuhiko and Genta very unhappy with Lin Yi. They both felt that Lin Yi had stolen Ayumi's attention.
"Order whatever you want. It's on me."
Lin Yi waved his hand, showing off his nouveau riche style.
As soon as they heard the words "It's on me", Genta and Mitsuhiko's hostile gazes immediately disappeared, and they began discussing what to eat.
Children's hatred is easily dispelled, but Conan's hatred is not so easily dispelled. He asked unhappily, "Xiaolan, when did you get together with Lin… um, this brother?"
"A few days ago!"
Xiaolan didn't tell the truth.
Giving up Shinichi on Sunday, and then finding a boyfriend on the same day, was definitely something she couldn't just casually say. Even her parents wouldn't know the truth, it was too embarrassing.
"I see…"
When Conan heard this, his hatred for Lin Yi increased by several points. He felt that Lin Yi must have taken advantage of him being away to secretly make a move on Xiaolan!
Damn it!
He's already ambiguous with Sonoko, but he still wants to pester Xiaolan!
This guy is definitely not sincere towards Xiaolan!
I must let Xiaolan see your true face!
Conan secretly made up his mind, and then ordered a drink.
After thinking about it, Conan felt unsatisfied. He wanted to make the other party bleed!
So, Conan ordered three servings of premium cake from the waiter.
When the waiter heard this, he hesitated a little: "Little brother, that's a lot of cake. Can you finish it?"
"Conan, that's too much," Xiaolan reminded him.
"But, I want to take some back for Professor Agasa to eat," Conan said pitifully.
"I see…"
Lin Yi interjected, he smiled and said, "I didn't expect Conan to be such a thoughtful child… That's fine."
Lin Yi turned his head and said to the waiter: "Bring three more servings, packed to go for this little brother."
"Okay." The waiter nodded and said no more.
Conan hurriedly shouted: "N-no need… that's too much."
"It's okay." Lin Yi interrupted Conan, smiling and saying: "If you can't finish it, you can take it to Kudo to eat… I remember he lives near Professor Agasa… right?"
At the end, Lin Yi turned his head and asked Xiaolan.
Xiaolan nodded: "Yes."
He originally wanted to make Lin Yi bleed, but with him doing this, Conan's face was depressed — how am I going to carry so much.
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