Chapter 8: Conversation
"Hello, handsome guy. My name is Suzuki Sonoko, this is my good friend Ran Mouri, and this little brat is Conan, who's staying at Ran's house," Suzuki Sonoko introduced with a smile.
"That airhead Sonoko! She just chases after any man she sees! How shameless!" Conan muttered, rolling his deadpan eyes.
"Hello, my name is Lin Yu, and this is my wife, Shiho Miyano. Nice to meet you," Lin Yu said with a smile.
"Oh, why are all the good-looking men already taken?" Suzuki Sonoko sighed dramatically to herself.
"Ms. Suzuki, what are you talking about?" Lin Yu asked, looking at her with some confusion.
"Oh, oh, nothing... nothing at all!" Suzuki Sonoko waved her hands in a flustered manner and quickly changed the subject. "Mr. Lin Yu, are you here to buy a house?"
"Yes, my wife and I just got our marriage certificate from the Civil Affairs Bureau, and we're planning to buy an apartment as our wedding home!" Lin Yu's face beamed with a happy smile as he looked tenderly at Shiho Miyano beside him.
Hearing this, Ran Mouri couldn't help feeling a pang of envy, but then she thought of the missing Shinichi, and her mood instantly darkened. She lowered her head, a trace of sadness in her eyes.
On the other side, Suzuki Sonoko leaned closer with a gossipy grin and asked curiously, "Wow, you're already married! Congratulations! So, what kind of house are you planning to buy?"
"It doesn't have to be too expensive. Look, this one with a small river nearby and a nice view. We're planning to buy that one," Shiho Miyano said, pointing to one of the house models and introducing it to Suzuki Sonoko and Ran Mouri.
Suzuki Sonoko looked in the direction of Shiho Miyano's finger and suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Huh! That one? It seems to be very close to Ran's boyfriend's house."
Hearing Suzuki Sonoko's words, Ran Mouri's face flushed slightly, and she said loudly in a mix of embarrassment and annoyance, "Sonoko?! What nonsense are you talking about! He's not my boyfriend!"
Suzuki Sonoko couldn't help laughing at Ran Mouri's reaction. "Oh my, you're still so shy. Aren't you very close to Shinichi Kudo? Isn't he practically your husband?"
Ran Mouri's face turned even redder. She shot Suzuki Sonoko a reproachful glance, then turned to Shiho Miyano, trying to steer the conversation in a different direction. "Shiho, this house is really nice. The environment is great, and the price isn't too high. It's very suitable for living."
Shiho Miyano smiled and nodded. "Yes, I chose this place because I think the environment here is good. You can come visit often in the future."
Suzuki Sonoko blinked mischievously. "Yes, yes! From now on, we can come to visit Shiho often, and we can also visit Ran's 'boyfriend' by the way."
Ran Mouri shook her head helplessly, feeling both irritated and amused by Suzuki Sonoko's teasing.
Is this really just a coincidence? Why did they appear near my house? Could it be that they are inextricably linked to the mysterious Black Organization? Or is all this just my imagination... Conan pondered, resting his chin on his hand and lowering his head slightly. However, he occasionally glanced at Lin Yu and Shiho Miyano, who were sitting opposite him, trying to glean some clues from their expressions and behaviors. Despite his scrutiny, Conan found it difficult to determine whether they were connected to the Black Organization. After all, his knowledge of the organization was very limited, and the other party obviously knew its secrets and operating methods far better than he did.