Ke Xue: The thief Cao is actually myself

Chapter 387 Xiaolan: I'll give you a chance to speak again! (Please give me a monthly ticket!)
"what?"

When these words came out, Conan couldn't help but open his mouth wide.

My goodness, it was just a gimmick to attract customers, but the next guess turned it into a horror story?

This is too outrageous!
Mao Lilan angrily punched her boyfriend, "What the hell, Byakuya-kun, what are you talking about? How could such a terrible thing happen? This joke is not funny at all!"

Bai Ye smiled slightly and stopped teasing his girlfriend. "I just made a random guess. As for the truth of the matter, we will know when we go to the art museum. Who knows, maybe it is the supernatural event you are looking forward to, Xiaolan!"

Why is it that no one believes the truth these days?

However, he also knew that Mao Lilan didn't like to hear such topics, so he didn't continue.

Mao Lilan nodded heavily, her beautiful eyes sparkling with anticipation, "Okay, let's go to the art museum together!"

When he said this, Mao Lilan paused and looked at Mao Li Kogoro and Conan on the side, "Dad, Conan, you guys come too!"

Although I really want to spend some time alone with my boyfriend, it doesn't feel right to just abandon my father and my childhood sweetheart who has a hidden identity.

Moreover, she doesn't want to reveal her relationship to others, especially her father.

What's more, that is a place where ghosts are suspected to exist.

Although she has developed some resistance to things related to ghosts due to the special training of her boyfriend, and is no longer as frightened as before when encountering anything related to ghosts, she is still a little afraid.

So, if possible, she hopes to attract a few more people to give herself courage.

Hearing this, Maori Kogoro, who was sitting at his desk, pretending to be working seriously, waved his hand casually, "You two can go if you want, I won't go, I still have work to do!"

It is of course false that I have work to do.

He just didn't want to go to the art gallery.

After all, it was just a shabby art museum, and he really didn't know what to see.

Moreover, a woman's physical strength when she goes out to play, especially when she goes shopping, is almost unlimited.

How strong are their fighting power?

Even a dog can be exhausted from being tired, let alone you as a man?
As someone who has been through it, he can be said to have suffered deeply.

So, he really didn't want to make the same mistake again!

Conan hesitated for a moment, and decided to follow Maori Kogoro's steps, "I also have homework to do! Sister Xiaolan, you guys go!"

If it were any other time, seeing his childhood sweetheart hanging out with Bai Ye, as the jealous king of East Asia, he would definitely get involved.

But putting that aside, he really still has homework to do. For starters, Bai Ye and his friend were going to an art museum, not a dating place like an amusement park, so there was no need for him to join in the fun.

Moreover, you know, before he became a child, he was often caught by his two childhood sweethearts and asked to accompany them shopping.

Whenever they went out to play, they always came back exhausted. But even then, the two girls still hadn't had enough fun.

At the moment, Mao Lilan is not only preparing to go out and play, but also looks very excited. Obviously, she plans to have a good time before coming back!

In this situation, how could he, who had learned many painful lessons, dare to risk his life to be with the other person!

Thinking of this, he unconsciously quickened his pace...

"Conan, wait a moment!"

Seeing that Kogoro Mouri and Conan were so disrespectful to her, a cold light flashed in Mouri Ran's eyes, and then she punched the table.

The next moment, a deep dent appeared on the flat and smooth table surface.

This time, there was no need for Kogoro Mouri to pretend to be working seriously. Even Conan, who was about to slip away, was frightened and stood there, not daring to move.

"Now, do you want to go?"

Mao Lilan raised her white and smooth fist, and looked at Conan who was standing on tiptoe and preparing to sneak away with a smile. Her smile was extremely bright, yet dangerous.

"Hey (yeah)! Go!"

Conan immediately stood up straight and never mentioned anything about having homework to do again.

Damn it, Xiaolan, if something doesn’t go her way, she’ll do that right away!
As for why he didn’t resist but was so obedient?

Nonsense, he is still young and wants to live a few more years!
Mao Lilan was extremely satisfied with Conan's reaction and nodded. She looked at Mao Li Kogoro with a kind smile and said, "Dad, are you sure you don't want to go with us?"

Faced with his daughter's smile, which was actually kind and benevolent, Kogoro Mori felt very nervous.

You know, among the people present just now, he was the one who laughed the most and the loudest.

But now a certain little brat has betrayed him and joined the opposing camp, leaving him alone to face the wrath of Mouri Ran.

At this moment, it is impossible to say that he is not afraid.

After taking a deep breath, Maori Kogoro decisively chose to give in, "Go! Go! Go! Of course I have to go. You know, I love going to art museums the most..."

Oh, if I had known earlier, I would have followed my daughter’s wishes.

After all, with the opponent's fighting power, all the furniture in this detective agency would be destroyed with just one punch.

The table in front of him is the best example.

No, it’s better to say, if he had known this would happen, he should not have let his daughter learn karate!

As a result, they are now threatened with violence from the other side at any time.

Unfortunately, it's too late to say anything now!

What's even more despairing is that his daughter still feels that she is not strong enough and has to go to Bai Ye for special training every night.

Originally, his daughter's fighting power was amazing, if this continued to improve, it would be disastrous.

But he didn't dare to say anything to stop it.

When he thought of this, Maori Kogoro felt that his life was bleak and there was no way he could get out of this situation...

Medieval Art Museum.

"There are so many beautiful paintings. It's really nice to be here."

Again in the corridor of the art museum, Mao Lilan was filled with emotion as she looked at the colorful and beautiful oil painting in front of her.

"Mr. Bai Ye, look here, what a beautiful color." Bai Ye, who was standing beside her, nodded in agreement, "Yeah, it's really beautiful."

I have to say that the exhibition at the Medieval Art Museum was very well organized, with a wide variety of types. There were not only Western oil paintings such as the Madonna, but also still lifes, abstract paintings, figure paintings, etc. It could be called an art feast.

Of course, most of the famous paintings in this art gallery are imitations.

However, think about it, if there were a few real famous paintings, or even just one real painting, this art museum would not have fallen to its current state.

Moreover, the beauty he praised was not just referring to the oil paintings, but more to his girlfriend.

——At this moment, Mao Lilan pointed her white fingers at the oil painting in front of her. Her delicate face, full of youth and vitality, was filled with a happy smile. She was as beautiful as an angel who had fallen into the world.

This beautiful scene made Bai Ye's eyes flicker with excitement, and he couldn't help but feel his appetite twitching.

If it weren't for the bad timing and if there were other people around, he really wanted to enjoy what it was like to be an angel here.

It's a pity that he now has Kogoro Mouri and Conan, two big light bulbs with a brightness of tens of thousands of watts, by his side. It's really not a good opportunity to bully Ran Mouri.

However, the two of them did not care about their interaction and just stood there staring at the oil painting in front of them.

But this is not their home after all. Even if Mao Lilan doesn't mind, he doesn't want his girlfriend's body to be seen by other people!

Not to mention, besides Kogoro Mouri and Conan, there are other light bulbs around.

"You like this picture very much, don't you, miss?"

As they were speaking, an old and kind voice suddenly came from behind Bai Ye and Xiao Lan.

The two of them subconsciously turned around and saw an old man with a long beard and white hair.

The old man looked at Bai Ye and the other man, smiling very kindly, "I like this painting very much, too."

When he said this, he paused, sorted out his thoughts, and added, "No, it should be the works here. I like them all."

"It's just like my child. It's so cute."

Looking at the old man who suddenly appeared next to her and her boyfriend, Mao Lilan was slightly stunned and asked in surprise, "Excuse me, who are you?"

But before the old woman could reveal her identity, Bai Ye, who had already recognized her identity, took over her words, "If I'm not mistaken, you are the director of this art museum, right?"

"Yes, I'm the curator here, my last name is Ochiai."

Hearing Bai Ye's words, the old man, Director Ochiai, looked at him with a little surprise, somewhat curious as to why he knew his identity the moment he saw him for the first time. "However, sir, we should have never met, right? How did you know that I am the director of this art museum?"

Bai Ye smiled slightly, "Because I have a few paintings at home, so I have a general idea of ​​what paintings are in the nearby art galleries and who the curators are..."

Of course it was false that he had a general understanding of the directors of nearby art galleries. The reason why he was able to recognize Director Ochiai at a glance was purely because he knew him from the original work.

However, I am not lying to Director Ochiai by having a few paintings at home.

He actually has a few paintings at home, and they are priceless. Even if he put any one of them up for auction, it could buy several medieval art galleries.

This is because the paintings that he specially collects are naturally world-famous paintings, and they are all authentic!

Of course, there is no need to tell an outsider like Director Ochiai about this kind of thing!

"Oh, that's it!"

Director Ochiai nodded in understanding, and then said goodbye, "In that case, please enjoy the exhibition here slowly. I won't disturb you any more!"

With his experience, he could naturally see that Bai Ye and Mao Lilan had a special relationship. As an elder, he did not have the bad taste of being a light bulb for others and destroying the relationship between young couples.

As he spoke, he turned around and prepared to leave.

As for Kogoro Mouri and Conan next to him, they were simply ignored by him.

After all, he is not blind. Although Kogoro Mouri and Conan are looking at the paintings, their faces are full of boredom and perfunctory expressions. It is obvious that they do not like these things.

He doesn't have much patience for those who don't like to paint.

But before he could walk away, Director Ochiai seemed to have noticed something. His expression changed instantly. His friendly smile completely disappeared, replaced by anger and rage, "Kubota! What are you doing!"

Hearing his voice, everyone couldn't help but look over there.

But it was a man in a suit who wanted to take down the oil painting hanging on the wall without wearing gloves or taking any protective measures.

"Remember to wear gloves when handling your work. I've told you several times, but you forgot again, didn't you?"

Watching his actions, Director Ochiai's eyes flashed with disgust and resentment, which was fleeting.

"Sorry……"

The man called Kubota looked at his hands and apologized.

"You don't have to do it!"

Unfortunately, Director Ochiai didn't even bother to respond to his apology. Instead, he looked directly at a man who was working hard at the side and said, "Iijima, I'm leaving this to you!"

The man named Iijima responded respectfully, "Yes!"

As for the man called Kubota, he couldn't help but let out a light sigh, looking quite unhappy.

At this time, two men in suits came over. The leading man in suit looked at the paintings in the corridor and said to Director Ochiai with a cold expression, "It's the same as usual. There are not many people."

Director Ochiai nodded towards the man, but his attitude was a little cold, as if he was not very welcoming to the visitor, "Boss Manaka!"

The man known as Boss Manaka ignored Director Ochiai's cold attitude and instead turned his gaze to the paintings hanging on the surrounding walls.

After looking around, Boss Manaka said nonchalantly, "This place will be closed in ten days. I'd like to trouble you to take good care of these rusty pieces of copper and iron during this period."

When he finished speaking, Boss Manaka deliberately moved closer to Director Ochiai and emphasized the words "broken copper and iron".

That attitude and that tone make people feel particularly disgusted and resistant.

After that, without waiting for Director Luoge to reply, Boss Zhenzhong called the man next to him and prepared to leave, "Mr. Designer, where is the design drawing?"

"Oh yes!"

The designer responded and quickly followed...

(End of this chapter)