Conan: Ran turns into an elementary school student and calls me dad.

Chapter 106 Rena Mizunashi

Those men who understood all this looked with pity at Saku Norifumi, who was still kneeling on the ground.

This guy didn't even bother to investigate the woman's background before pursuing her.

She already has such a capable and doting boyfriend, yet she still tries to steal him away with just a flimsy bouquet of roses.

That's simply overestimating themselves.

The applause and chatter around her finally brought Eri Kisaki back to her blissful intoxication.

She suddenly realized that she was still surrounded by a crowd, and her cheeks instantly turned red. She quickly tried to push Lin Xiuyi away.

But as soon as she let go, Lin Xiuyi hugged her even tighter.

"Shuichi...so many people are watching, let me go!" Eri Kisaki blushed, lowered her voice, and said with a hint of shy reproach.

"We just want them to see it."

Lin Xiu lowered his head and chuckled domineeringly in her ear. His voice wasn't loud, but it reached her ears clearly.

"I want to take this opportunity to let everyone know that Eri, you belong to me, so that no arrogant person will bother you again in the future."

"Can……"

Eri Kisaki originally wanted to say that she and Hoji Saku were both members of the bar association and would inevitably have to deal with each other in the future.

This lack of consideration for the other person could easily lead to an awkward situation.

But she was interrupted by Lin Xiuyi as soon as she opened her mouth.

"Eri," Lin Xiuyi's tone suddenly became serious, "Now that I'm back in Japan, I'll take care of everything for you from now on."

"You no longer have to shoulder everything alone, and you no longer have to force yourself to deal with people you don't like."

Eri looked up at Hideaki's serious expression, and the words of advice that were on the tip of her tongue were instantly swallowed back down.

Yes, today is Valentine's Day, a day that belongs to the two of them. Why bother worrying about those unimportant people and things?

The female lawyer sighed softly, then nestled obediently in Lin Xiuyi's arms, letting down all her guard and bravado, and contentedly becoming his little woman.

The staff at Nichiri TV station never expected that what was originally an ordinary roadside confession would suddenly turn into such a romantic scene.

Rena Mizunashi reacted quickly, immediately signaling the cameraman to keep the camera firmly focused on Hideaki Hayashi and Eri Kisaki.

As for Saku Norifumi, who was still kneeling on the ground, he had long since become an insignificant background figure, and no one paid any attention to his existence anymore.

In fact, at this moment, what Norifumi Saku most wanted was for everyone to forget him.

Taking advantage of everyone's attention being focused on Lin Xiuyi and Fei Yingli, he quietly got up from the ground.

Saku Hoshi glanced at Eri Kisaki, who was surrounded by happiness in the crowd, with a complicated look in his eyes. Then, he lowered his head, quickly squeezed out of the crowd, and fled from this extremely embarrassing place.

Rena Mizunashi, holding the microphone, squeezed her way to Hayashi Shuichi and Eri Kisaki, a professional smile on her face:

"Dear viewers, we never expected things to take such a surprising turn!"

"It turns out that Ms. Eri Kisaki already has someone she loves, and this gentleman is her sweetheart. Now, let's interview the two of them..."

She handed the microphone to Eri Kisaki and asked softly, "Ms. Kisaki, could you introduce your boyfriend to us?"

Eri Kisaki was never used to such public displays of affection, but the enthusiastic crowd around her made it impossible for her to leave. She had no choice but to steel herself, her face slightly flushed, and adopt the composure and calmness she usually displayed in court.

"My boyfriend's name is Lin Xiuyi, and he is a writer from the United States."

As soon as she finished speaking, a burst of excited noise immediately rose up around her.

Many people who had read Lin Xiuyi's novels immediately realized what was happening and crowded forward, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.

"Are you Mr. Hideaki Hayashi, the author of Harry Potter and Twilight?"

"Is he the same Mr. Lin who wrote 'The Da Vinci Code'? I absolutely love your books!"

"And 'A Song of Ice and Fire'! Mr. Lin, could you please sign it for me?"

In an instant, countless fans rushed forward, and the crowd quickly pushed the staff of Nichiri TV to the outside.

Rena Mizunashi was squeezed to the edge of the crowd, looking at the chaotic yet lively scene before her, her face full of helplessness.

She never expected that simply mentioning a name would cause such a commotion.

In fact, Rena Mizunashi herself is a fan of Hideaki Hayashi.

In the past, in order to take care of her younger brother, Hondo Eisuke, she would often read Hayashi Shuichi's "Harry Potter" to him.

Those fantastical stories not only captivated her younger brother, but also delighted her.

If it weren't for her current role as a host, which required her to maintain order, she would have wanted to squeeze in and get an autograph from Lin Xiuyi for her brother.

……

In the office of the Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigation Division, public television was broadcasting live the spectacular rose rain in downtown Beika City. The bright red petals were falling all over the screen, a breathtaking sight.

Yumi cupped her cheeks in her hands, her eyes sparkling, her face full of longing and anticipation.

"How romantic... If someone prepared such a surprise for me, I would definitely say yes to their confession immediately!"

Sato Miwako, standing to the side, remained completely unmoved. She leaned back in her chair, crossed her arms, frowned slightly, and looked impatient.

Watching the petals falling on TV, she didn't find it romantic at all; instead, she grew increasingly angry and couldn't help but complain.

"That bastard Lin Xiuyi scattered so many rose petals! Just cleaning them up will probably keep the cleaning staff busy until midnight!"

"The Beika City government is really outrageous, letting him do whatever he wants!"

"Just because you have money doesn't mean you're all that!"

Sato gritted his teeth, his tone full of indignation, and the image of being forcibly kissed by Hayashi Shuichi flashed through his mind, causing his cheeks to involuntarily flush.

Yumi, standing to the side, was left speechless by her friend's string of complaints.

She lowered her hand from her cheek and shook her head helplessly.

"Miwako, can you stop being such a spoilsport? Looking at this beautiful scene, all you can think about is cleaning and breaking the rules!"

"Is this pretty?" Sato tilted her head, her tone full of confusion. "It's just some scattered rose petals. It's messy and not tidy at all. I think the man who knelt down and confessed his love before was more genuine."

"At least if he doesn't want the bouquet anymore, he can just throw it away without messing up the surroundings or causing trouble for others."

"Well……"

Yumi covered her face and couldn't help but let out a heavy sigh.

"Miwako, if you keep going like this, no man will ever like you!"