And Ishikawa Takeshi, hearing Ran protect him like this, felt a warmth in his heart.
But he also didn't want this girl to be on the front lines, so he immediately spoke:
Mouri Detective, I also don't agree to the adoption.
However, I also don't want to return to the orphanage.
So I will temporarily stay at Aunt Eri's house.
Once I have enough self-preservation ability, I will naturally take my leave!
Kogoro Mouri was surprised to hear that.
He scrutinized Ishikawa Takeshi.
These words were logical and coherent!
They didn't sound like something a seven or eight-year-old child would say!
Recalling what Ran had said earlier, the truth of the case was told to her by Ishikawa Takeshi.
Kogoro Mouri immediately felt that this child was terrifyingly intelligent!
For a moment, he even had a change of heart!
He felt that adopting this child would be quite good, but he still needed to consider it.
However, Ran only felt that Ishikawa Takeshi was too understanding!
He completely considered others, not thinking about himself at all!
It was because he didn't want himself to conflict with his father that he said to change from adoption to boarding!
How could an orphan not want to have their own home?
He even said he would leave when he grew up!
This child is too sensible, too well-behaved!
Is my father blind to such a well-behaved child?
But Ran had no idea that everything Ishikawa Takeshi said was his true feelings!
...
Instantly, the high school girl glared at her father, her aura continuously rising!
"You can't leave, Xiao Wu, don't say foolish things!"
"Xiao Wu, you are my younger brother."
"With your older sister protecting you, don't worry, no one can force you to leave."
Kogoro Mouri immediately felt a murderous aura enveloping him.
He felt that Ran was completely serious, and sweat immediately seeped from his forehead!
But before he could make a decision, he changed the subject, pointing at Conan and asking:
"Then who is this child?"
"He's not important!"
Ran was still glaring at Kogoro Mouri, insisting that her father give a clear answer!
Conan, who had become an unimportant character, felt an arrow pierce his heart!
It was chilling!
Seeing that Ran really had no intention of introducing him, Conan could only speak for himself:
"My name is Conan Edogawa, a distant relative of Shinichi-elder brother!"
"Because my family members are having surgery, I'm staying at Shinichi-elder brother's house!"
"But Shinichi-elder brother has an important case to investigate and can't take care of me."
"So he wants me to stay at this Detective Agency, but I don't know if it's convenient?"
It's so embarrassing to explain my own origins!
Kogoro Mouri immediately furrowed his brows.
"Why is there another one who wants to board?"
The words were full of disdain, which hurt Conan again!
......
Climbing the stairs to the second floor, Kogoro Mouri continued:
"Ran, you also know our family's situation?"
This Detective Agency hasn't had a single commission in half a year.
Having two more children would be a huge burden!
"Besides, that rotten hag, your mother, didn't even say a word; she didn't even mention such a big matter as adopting a child. Does she even put me in her eyes? This is simply out of...
But before he finished speaking, the Detective Agency door opened.
Kogoro Mouri's throat seemed to be stuck.
He couldn't say anything.
At this moment, an uninvited guest had arrived at the Detective Agency!
She wore a purple suit skirt, with slender calves clad in black stockings, and gold-rimmed glasses.
Her arms were crossed, making her figure appear even more imposing!
Her hair was styled up, and her entire presence was extremely strong!
It was none other than Eri Kisaki!
Clearly, she had heard Kogoro Mouri's rant.
A cold glint flashed in Eri Kisaki's eyes, then she spoke coldly:
"A confused Detective as much of a failure as you, of course, I don't put you in my eyes!"
"This matter, naturally, doesn't need to be known by you!"
Kogoro Mouri's temper immediately flared upon hearing this.
"What kind of attitude is that?"
The two instantly clashed, completely at odds!
......
And just then, Ran entered, holding Ishikawa Takeshi's hand.
"Mom, why are you here?"
Eri Kisaki saw Ishikawa Takeshi, ignored Kogoro Mouri, and walked forward with a smile:
"Xiao Wu, I've come to pick you up!"
"You weren't bullied today, were you?"
Ran then spoke: "Of course not, I've been taking care of him all along!"
"Mom, you don't know how amazing Xiao Wu is."
"We encountered a case today, and he even helped solve it!"
Upon hearing this, Eri Kisaki's eyes were filled with surprise.
"He really is amazing!"
"Much better than a certain incompetent, useless Detective!"
A vein immediately throbbed on Kogoro Mouri's forehead, his anger flaring.
He pointed at Ishikawa Takeshi and said:
"Eri, are you really determined to adopt this child?"
"I'm telling you, it's impossible without my consent!"
Eri Kisaki heard this, then sneered:
"Then you underestimate a lawyer's abilities too much."
"I just need to sign a divorce agreement first, and whatever I want to do, you can't control it!"
"Anyway, the separation period is already long enough!"
"You wait for my letter!"
With that, Eri Kisaki took Ishikawa Takeshi's small hand and walked downstairs.
Stunned by the divorce agreement and dizzy with anger, Kogoro Mouri picked up Conan, raging impotently in retaliation:
"Don't think you're the only one who can adopt a child, I can too!"
"From now on, this child is my son, aren't you angry?"
Conan was completely bewildered.
He only wanted to stay as a boarder, he didn't want an extra cheap dad!
However, Eri Kisaki's phoenix eyes glanced at Kogoro Mouri, and she shook her head speechlessly:
"Immature!"
Then, she ignored him and left with Ishikawa Takeshi.
Kogoro Mouri immediately slumped against the wall like a defeated dog.
......
Meanwhile, Ran quickly chased after them!
She wanted her mother to adopt Ishikawa Takeshi.
But she also didn't want her parents to divorce!
On the contrary, Ran had always been trying to get her parents back together.
In this situation, she naturally couldn't stand by and do nothing.
And Conan, seeing this scene, was completely stunned.
He wanted to chase after them, but Kogoro Mouri was in such a pathetic state, deeply impacted.
Conan also couldn't just stand by!
So he could only stay where he was, guarding Kogoro Mouri!
Eri Kisaki didn't walk too fast, so Ran naturally caught up quickly.
"Mom, what you just said, was it a joke?"
Eri Kisaki chuckled:
"It could also be true!"
"If I don't scare that guy, he'll really ruin my plans!"
"It took me a lot of effort to get Xiao Wu's paperwork sorted out."
Upon hearing this, Ran finally let out a long sigh of relief.
She patted her chest, feeling relieved.
.....