Stay away from Conan

Chapter 433 Competition scene

In the hotel's banquet hall, there are hundreds of round tables covered with pure white tablecloths. The tables are neatly placed with high-end European tableware and silver cutlery of various sizes. There are also various colors and shapes in the middle of the table. Lovely flower arrangement.

"Wow--"

Seeing this luxurious atmosphere, Xiaolan couldn't help but sigh.

"What a beautiful chandelier, shining like the sun..."

Seeing the huge crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling emitting dazzling light, even Xiao Ai couldn't help but sigh.

After looking around, Dr. Ali couldn't help but said:

"The TV station staff have already entered the scene."

At this time, in the banquet hall, many sweaty staff were debugging the cameras and connecting long wires to various mechanical equipment. They were very busy.

"At first glance, the TV station's staff seems to be about fifty people... Although this is a nationally broadcast program, it is not surprising to have such a lineup, but it will be easy for prisoners to mix in..."

Conan murmured quietly while looking at each staff member one by one, as if he wanted to confirm them.

"But I really can't figure it out."

Yuanzi said to Xiaolan who was admiring the luxurious venue.

"Hey, what don't you understand?"

Xiaolan asked in confusion.

"Xiaolan, you clearly invited Mr. Mingzhi to accept the commission, why did you agree to be your bodyguard?"

Sonoko asked strangely.

Gao Yuan couldn't help but be a little surprised when he heard this, and said curiously:

"Miss Xiaolan? Do you also want to serve as Miss Shou Hualian's bodyguard?"

In response, Xiaolan smiled helplessly, while Conan helped explain:

"Because of the situation at that time, if Sister Xiaolan didn't agree directly, Uncle Maori would still insist on protecting the beauty even if he suffered a fracture. As for Brother Mingzhi, when Sister Xiaolan came to his senses, he remembered that he could ask Mingzhi Brother, but at that time, Sister Xiaolan had already agreed to them. "

"Ahaha... It really looks like Uncle Maori's style. However, that will only make the injury more serious, so Xiaolan just accepted it."

Yuanzi immediately said with understanding.

"Actually, Sister Xiaolan knocked down the organizer of the third-dan judo competition in the detective agency, so he asked her to do it. Right, Sister Xiaolan?"

Conan said with a smile.

"The organizer of the competition refers to Mr. Miura?"

Sonoko said with wide eyes.

"Well, well..."

Xiaolan, who felt a little embarrassed, responded vaguely.

"Ah, I really want to see that scene. I heard that the perverted uncle took advantage of his status as the organizer of the competition and the chairman of the competition review committee to attack the girls participating in the competition."

Yuanzi said this and couldn't help laughing happily.

"Oh, I see."

Conan echoed, and at the same time couldn't help but nodded, fully agreeing with the judgment that Mr. Miura was a pervert uncle.

"But why does even Xiaolan want to participate in this competition?"

Yuanzi asked again.

Regarding this, both Gao Yuan and Dr. A Li felt a little incredible.

"I originally refused, but the organizer, Mr. Miura, said that if I could participate in the competition, I could stay with Miss Hualien to protect her even in the lounge..."

"It does make sense..."

After listening to Xiaolan's words, Gao Yuan couldn't help but nodded and said:

"If someone who is also a contestant acts as a bodyguard, it will really be a cover-up."

In this regard, Xiaolan also continued:

"There happened to be a Miss Rose who was not feeling well, so I took her place in the competition."

"Miss Rose? She matches well with Xiaolan."

Yuanzi couldn't help but laugh.

"There is no such thing. Does it really matter if someone like me is allowed to stand on the stage..."

Xiaolan looked around the vast banquet hall again and said with some anxiety.

"Indeed, it's just like the stage of a concert hall."

Looking at the huge stage in the venue, even Dr. Ali showed a nervous expression.

"If it's Xiaolan, maybe she will win unexpectedly... It doesn't matter, don't worry, I will tell you all about the judging process of the competition."

Yuanzi happily patted Xiaolan on the shoulder and encouraged her.

"Thank you, Sonoko."

Xiaolan couldn't help but express her gratitude after receiving such encouragement.

"This kind of competition is actually nothing troublesome. It's just walking back and forth on the stage in a dress. Besides, in the talent show, if Xiaolan puts on a karate pose, everyone will be surprised. But... her walking posture is not practiced. It won’t be good for a while, but your motor skills are so good that you can remember it immediately if you read it once.”

Yuanzi couldn't help but say.

"Can I... really do it?"

Listening to Yuanzi's narration, Xiaolan lowered her head and said somewhat unconfidently.

"Okay, I'll remember it after reading it once."

Sonoko responded somewhat proudly.

"Hey, you too...?"

This time, even Conan was surprised by Sonoko's words and couldn't help but blurt it out.

In response, Yuanzi smiled and explained:

"Of course! I will participate in this competition as 'Miss Suzuki Foundation'."

"Eh? Isn't that just taking advantage of the privileges of the hotel owner's daughter this time?"

Conan put on an expression that said he couldn't bear it, and said helplessly.

"How verbose! What do you know, little brat!"

Sonoko glared at Conan fiercely and said angrily:

"Although I had been undecided until just now, I made up my mind after listening to Xiaolan's words."

"Can't decide?"

Gao Yuan asked curiously.

"Yeah. Because this hotel is named after me, my dad asked me to participate. But I'm a bit resistant to being used as his promotional prop. However, I can't give Xiaolan the target of receiving threatening letters. Deal with it alone."

Yuanzi said firmly.

"I'm glad you think so, Sonoko...but this is no joke."

Xiaolan looked at Yuanzi seriously.

"I know. Xiaolan wants to protect that Miss Hualian, but I will protect you."

Yuanzi said seriously:

"After all, even Mr. Mingzhi cannot protect Miss Hualian all the time. If Mr. Mingzhi cannot arrive immediately when something happens, then I will have to protect you!"

As he spoke, Yuanzi sighed and shook his head, and couldn't help but said with a smile:

"Originally, I shouldn't be doing this kind of thing. But your husband Shinichi is a mysterious person who doesn't know where he is now, so I, as a good friend, should protect you."

"Garden, garden..."

Seeing Yuanzi's serious expression, Xiaolan couldn't help but be moved to tears.

In response, Dr. Ali, who heard the conversation nearby, quietly pulled Conan to a corner of the auditorium, while Xiao Ai couldn't help but smile lightly and followed him.

"What, what are you doing..."

Conan looked at the two of them in surprise and couldn't help but ask.

"Is this okay? Not even making a phone call?"

Xiao Ai looked at Conan and smiled lightly.

"Why, why are you calling?"

Conan said in confusion, his words stumbled a bit.

"Why are you so slow, Kudo... No matter how strong Miss Xiaolan is, she is still a girl. I think she must be very uneasy now... After all, Gao Yuan cannot replace you in Miss Xiaolan's heart. ah!"

Xiao Ai explained.

"That's right, Shinichi."

A Li also agreed with Xiao Ai's words and nodded seriously.

"I understand, will you make a call to the head office later?"

Conan looked at the two of them depressedly and muttered.

"Ah, do you really know how to fight?"

Being teased like this by Xiao Ai, even Conan flinched a little.

"Hey, Sonoko, who is the puppeteer on the stage?"

Xiaolan asked, pointing to the young man with clear facial features who was making the puppet move on the stage.

"Ah, you noticed! He's very handsome! He is a world-class puppeteer, Mr. Shoichi Amano."

Yuanzi couldn't help but laugh.

"Oh! I've also seen him on TV. Whether it's a string puppet or a mechanical puppet, even Gitaro can control it freely. He uses various puppets so that everyone can enjoy a variety of wonderful performances."

Dr. Agasa looked at Amano Shoichi standing on the stage and said.

"Yes, the puppets he manipulates are all made by himself. The reason why I invited him here today is to do a sideshow for everyone while the judges are judging Miss Zefeng."

Sonoko explained.

"Oh...that's really exciting."

Dr. Ali smiled.

"Puppets on strings..."

At this time, Conan and Takato were both concerned about this word, and couldn't help but stare at Amano Shoichi who was operating the puppets on the stage——

"I always feel like I've seen it before..."

Gao Yuan sighed slightly helplessly.

"That's right..."

Conan said with the same feeling.

"What?"

Yuanzi asked in a daze after listening to what the two said.

"Kukensuke..."

Gao Yuan said the name in a calm tone.

In response, Yuanzi immediately raised his hand and said quickly:

"What are you talking about! Kubo is Kubo, Amano is Amano... Although in a sense, they are very similar, you can't doubt him just because of this! After all, talented people are often similar. !”

Saying this, Xiaolan saw the clock on the wall and suddenly said in surprise:

"Oops, it's already time. Yuanzi, we should go to Miss Hualien's preparation room."

Xiaolan became anxious after looking at the clock on the wall.

"Oh, that's really bad."

Yuanzi nodded and hurriedly ran towards the elevator. Gao Yuan, Conan and others also quickly followed behind them.

After entering the elevator together, Sonoko pressed the button for the twentieth floor.

"Xiaolan, I asked them to arrange your lounge to be in the same special suite as Hualian's. But that person is a bit difficult to get along with."

Yuanzi took advantage of this time to explain.

"Huh? Why are you so hard to get along with?"

Xiaolan asked.

"For example, I only eat organic vegetables, and don't eat fruits that are not domestically produced... Even the snacks are made by the chef according to her snack recipes."

"That's it..."

After listening to Yuanzi's words, a trace of uneasiness appeared on Xiaolan's face...