coobybook Chapter 105 Party
Chapter 105 Party
The next afternoon, the phone at the Mori Detective Agency suddenly rang. Ran, who had just returned from school, walked over to the phone and answered it. "Hello, this is the Mori Detective Agency. How can I help you?"
Conan's familiar voice came from the other end of the phone: "Uh... Xiaolan? Are you in the office today? I'm going to play at Dr. Agasa's house today and won't be back tonight."
Ran Maoli was slightly taken aback, then nodded in response, "Okay, I understand." She felt something strange in Conan's tone, and although she had some questions in her mind, she didn't delve into it. After all, Conan had always been like this, and perhaps he had encountered another case. Besides, she had more important things to do today.
"Dad! Conan won't be back tonight."
Maori Kogoro was sitting in his office chair, holding a newspaper in his hand, his brows slightly furrowed, looking a little absent-minded. Maori Ran walked over to him. Maori Kogoro looked up and saw his daughter who had not come back for a long time. He was a little puzzled: "Oh...but what made you think of coming back today?"
Mao Lilan smiled and explained easily: "Sonoko held a banquet today and invited me. I have another set of clothes at home, so I came back." Her tone was relaxed, as if she was very much looking forward to this party.
Kogoro Mouri nodded without thinking much and continued to read the newspaper. "Well, go ahead and be careful." He shook his head slightly. Now Mouri Ran basically won't come back to live, and he's used to it.
Mao Lilan went upstairs to her room and began to change. Sonoko was hosting a party today and had invited the girls from the tennis club. Normally, Mao Lilan didn't particularly enjoy such occasions, preferring to stay home with Chen Shuo, watching TV, chatting, or even having a fight. But today was different; she had to attend.
She opened her wardrobe and selected a light blue wool coat. Soft white fur trimmed the collar and cuffs, providing warmth and a touch of fresh elegance. The coat's slim fit accentuated her slender figure, gently nipped at the waist, making her appear tall yet graceful. She paired it with a dark blue, high-waisted knit skirt that flowed gracefully with her steps. Paired with black boots, she looked youthful and stylish, yet still warm enough for winter. Finally, she draped a gray scarf, creating a look that was both gentle and energetic.
In the mirror, Ran Maoli looked even more delicate than usual, like a winter flower in full bloom. She gently adjusted her hair, looked at herself in the mirror with a smile, and silently encouraged herself: "I must work hard today!"
Soon after, Sonoko arrived at the office. She was also dressed to impress—a deep red wool coat, elegant yet flowing, emphasizing her curvaceous figure. The collar of the coat was crafted from fine wool, and paired with a matching silk scarf, she exuded a rich elegance. She wore black trousers and a pair of exquisite high-heeled boots, the click-clack of which seemed to fuel her every step, adding a touch of confidence and grace.
"Xiaolan, you look so beautiful today!" As soon as Sonoko saw Maolilan, she immediately smiled and praised her, with a mysterious light flashing in her eyes: "We must have a good time today!"
Mao Lilan squinted her eyes and smiled, with the corners of her mouth raised: "Yeah, let's work hard together!"
The two of them walked out of the office, talking and laughing, and left along the street. Kogoro Mouri stood in front of the window, watching his daughter and Sonoko leaving, and sighed softly.
"It's great to be young..." he murmured to himself.
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After a while, Ran Mouri and Sonoko arrived at the party venue.
This place, perched atop a building, was carefully chosen by Sonoko. Standing at the entrance, Ran Maoli's eyes widened—the entire penthouse design was simply breathtaking. The luxurious decor gave the room a sense of sophistication. The window offered a breathtaking view of downtown Tokyo, the deepening darkness, the shimmering neon lights, and the bustling city life. The simple, elegant loft-style ambiance was both tasteful and vibrant.
This was a venue rented specifically for gatherings, and it was clear that many members of the tennis club had already arrived. Upon entering, Sonoko greeted a group of familiar friends. Her smile was always bright, and her interactions with everyone seemed friendly and natural, without any sense of distance.
Ran Maori stood aside, watching Sonoko interact with everyone, and she couldn't help but gain a new appreciation for her social skills. As expected, Sonoko, a girl from a prominent family, quickly integrated into the group wherever she went. She was always so popular, and before she knew it, Ran Maori was also infected by her enthusiasm, and her mood became lighter.
She followed behind Sonoko, her eyes wandering around, and suddenly her sight fixed on a familiar figure. The person seemed to be standing aside, with his back to the crowd, staring at the scenery outside the window, lonely but with a bit of elegance. Mao Lilan's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but whispered to Sonoko: "Sonoko, look over there!"
Yuanzi followed her gaze, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a mischievous smile, "Well, as expected, you've come a long time ago."
As she spoke, she pulled Mao Lilan toward the figure. As they drew closer, the person finally turned around. It was Pu Siqinglan. She wore a crimson woolen coat, its simple, flowing lines perfectly framing her slender figure. Black high-waisted trousers made her legs appear even longer, while her exquisite high-heeled boots made her look like a winter rose, elegant and mysterious.
"Hey, Sister Qinglan!" Yuanzi walked up happily and greeted her.
Pu Siqinglan turned around upon hearing the voice, revealing a gentle smile. She nodded slightly and said softly, "Xiaolan, Yuanzi, you are here."
Looking at Pu Si Qinglan who turned around, the two were suddenly a little surprised that Huihara Ai was there. It was not that they were surprised at her existence, but they were surprised that she was being held obediently by Pu Si Qinglan at this moment. Although there was an unhappy expression on her face, she did not seem to refuse to get close to Pu Si Qinglan as usual.
Although those cold eyes were full of disgust, they did not break free from Pu Siqinglan's arms. Just now, Pu Siqinglan had her back to him and didn't even notice that Xiao Ai was there.
She couldn't help but smile: "Hey, Xiao Ai, why are you so close to Sister Qinglan today?"
Upon hearing this, Huiyuan Ai rolled her eyes slightly, lowered her head and snorted coldly: "I just want to see the scenery outside. This woman is quite a good support."
Pu Siqinglan chuckled, her tone slightly teasing: "Little Ai is so cute when she stands on tiptoe and tries to look out the window. I couldn't help but hug her."
Huiyuan Ai immediately exploded, turned around and started struggling: "Wulusai! You shameless woman! Let me go!"
Pu Siqinglan easily let go of her, patted her shoulder, and smiled even more deeply: "Okay, okay, I won't make trouble anymore. Don't be angry."
Mao Lilan and Sonoko were amused by their interaction and couldn't help laughing. Sonoko covered her mouth with her hands and looked at the time, interrupting Haibara Ai's rampage: "Okay, okay, it's still early, let's enjoy this party first, this is a place I spent a lot of effort to find!"
Pu Siqinglan nodded slightly, her face full of smiles: "Okay, since it is Yuanzi's intention, let's enjoy the gathering of young people."
Sonoko smiled, took Haibara Ai's hand, and led her to the center of the party. "Come on, let's relax today and enjoy this evening!"
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The atmosphere at the party was very lively, with music, laughter and everyone having a great time. As time went on, the atmosphere gradually became a little noisy, and everyone enthusiastically participated in various entertainment activities, and the atmosphere became more and more enthusiastic.
After playing for a while, Pu Si Qinglan raised her hand slightly, glanced at the watch on her wrist, her eyes flashed, and then she returned to her normal state, as if nothing had happened just now.
She stretched naturally, a trace of fatigue showing on her originally gentle face. She sighed softly: "Sorry, everyone, I'm a little tired." Her voice was calm, but with a hint of helplessness: "My cold today is not completely healed yet, I'll go upstairs and rest for a while, don't mind."
Mao Lilan and Yuanzi looked at each other, with a hint of deep meaning in their eyes. Then Mao Lilan walked forward and asked with concern: "Sister Qinglan, are you really okay? Let us go upstairs with you to rest."
Sonoko also nodded and added with a smile: "Yes, it's not good for you to go up alone. If anything happens, we can take care of you."
Pu Siqinglan smiled slightly: "Thank you very much, Xiao Ai, come with us too, you must be sleepy too."
Haibara Ai rolled her eyes at Pu Si Qinglan, but nodded slightly. She awkwardly took Pu Si Qinglan's hand and walked upstairs. Sonoko and Mao Lilan followed behind, saying goodbye to everyone and continuing to play. The others didn't pay much attention, but simply told Pu Si Qinglan to rest and then went back to their entertainment.
The four of them walked upstairs together. The hallway was quiet and spacious, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing in the empty space. They entered a room upstairs. This room had a large floor-to-ceiling window facing the magnificent city night view outside. Warm light filtered through the glass, and the surrounding decorations were exquisite and elegant, making the room feel particularly quiet and private.
After closing the door, Pu Siqinglan turned around and instantly regained her composure, no trace of fatigue on her face. She neatly tied her long hair into a high ponytail. She had seemed exhausted, but now she had regained her heroic and majestic demeanor. Now, she was no longer the gentle, intellectual older sister, but a calm and powerful female warrior.
Mao Lilan and Sonoko also tied their hair up. The simple hairstyle made them look more lively and capable. They were a little nervous, but also full of excitement. After all, what was about to happen was a scene they had only seen in movies before.
Without saying much, Huiyuan Ai walked straight to the French window in the room and looked at the clock on the wall. Her expression was calm and serious. She whispered to everyone, "It's almost time. Let's start."