The forum always brings me happiness. Although sometimes, this happiness comes inexplicably and Zhu Fukongliang can't understand it.

Just like when you are browsing your phone, time always passes quickly without you noticing. Morofuku Sora Ryo was multitasking, talking seriously and gently with Edogawa Conan and Amuro Toru without being noticed, and while browsing the forum, more than 20 minutes passed by in the blink of an eye.

Because they were planning to go to the mermaid corner, Mao Lilan and Suzuki Sonoko finally realized that they had ignored the three men. They felt a little guilty in front of several people who actually had no opinion about it.

So Miss Suzuki waved her hand and said, "After the mermaid show, I will take you to see the area that is specially provided for VIP customers and has not yet been opened to the public!"

At this time, Mao Lilan finally reacted and was surprised: "Could this aquarium be--"

Suzuki Sonoko raised her chin and said proudly: "This time it's not my family's, but my family has investment, so there is no need to worry about this problem!"

The aquarium is divided into three large sections, one of which is where they are now. This place is like a tunnel. Looking up, you can see a corridor of aquatic creatures separated by glass panels. The deep blue color that seems to belong to the ocean surrounds everything at this moment.

In addition to this location, there is also a semi-open and semi-closed exhibition hall of the Mermaid Pavilion, where related performances are performed. In addition to this, there is a completely open area where seals, dolphins, penguins, etc. can be fed up close.

Because they are looking forward to the mermaid show, most of the tourists along the way are now heading towards the exhibition hall.

Suzuki Sonoko also checked the time: "After watching the mermaid, it will be noon. Let's go directly to the 'underwater restaurant' inside the aquarium. It looks pretty good!"

Of course, no one else had any opinion.

The aquarium doesn't look very big from the outside, but once you get inside, you'll see that the space has been folded and expanded a lot because of the clever design.

Because it is an aquarium, elements of aquatic life are indispensable. The exhibition hall is like a large movie theater surrounding the visitors, but what they see in front of them is not a screen or display screen belonging to the movie, but a semi-enclosed transparent wall separated by glass panels.

Therefore, they could intuitively feel the beauty of the deep sea, and the deep blue light also shone through them.

It's really beautiful, and the designer is really good. The only problem is... because it's too real, it's not very friendly to people with deep-sea phobia.

However, people who are afraid of the deep sea will not choose to come to the aquarium, and this is reminded on the ticket and in the guidebook, just like when watching a horror movie, you have to make sure whether the audience has a heart disease.

Zhu Fukongliang glanced at the time and said to the people who were already looking for seats, "There are still a few minutes before the start. I'm going to the bathroom first."

Suzuki Sonoko made an OK gesture, and Amuro Toru said with a smile: "We will save a seat for you, Mr. Kong Liang."

Compared to the other people who were not aware of what was going to happen, Zhu Fu Kong Liang guessed that the story would happen at the climax of the mermaid show. Although they were in the front row, there were quite a few tourists, and it would be difficult for them to rush to the scene to rescue people in time.

The victims now are not necessarily dead. Saving a life is a life, and it can also help improve Conan's favorability so that they won't be the first one to vote out when the time comes for the three wineries to choose one.

Since most of the tourists went to watch the performance, there were not many people in the bathroom. Zhu Fukongliang splashed some water on his face at the sink and took a deep breath. Then, he noticed a man with a strange expression out of the corner of his eye.

I don't know if it's a coincidence or something, but in the events related to him, the updates of the posts are all in progress, and the inequality of the timelines of the two worlds is also beneficial at this time. And in the comics forum, this sneaky man happened to be drawn.

Well, I also drew his reaction when he looked up and noticed something was wrong, and filled in a "..." for him. Everything is self-explanatory.

Zhu Fu Kongliang followed carefully.

Zhu Fukongliang was not disappointed about not being able to see the mermaid perform directly. He followed the updates on the forum and watched the three high school students (psychological age) in the comics showing surprised expressions at the mermaid's performance, as well as Amuro Toru's subtle reaction when he sat aside and glanced at the empty seat reserved for him.

"...Mr. Kongliang hasn't come back yet?" Edogawa Conan said in a low voice, looking up.

Amuro Toru answered with a worried look on his face: "Is it because it's too dark here... that he can't find us?"

Because the mermaid show is combined with the light show, the background lights will naturally be turned off first to keep this location somewhat dim, just like in the movie.

Only in the dark can you more directly experience and watch the "mermaids" performing behind the colorful lights and glass covers.

In response, Suzuki Sonoko complained: "That lecherous uncle will definitely regret not coming!"

After all, it is a "Mermaid" performance. No matter what, the actors wearing fishtail costumes have faces that are definitely pretty and clean, if not exquisite. And the combination of makeup and lighting, wearing only shell swimsuits, is definitely the most beautiful scenery here.

The performance hall is a semi-closed and semi-open area. For the sake of realism, the actors did not wear oxygen tanks or goggles. They just floated to the surface in batches to breathe according to the rhythm and music at regular intervals.

The topmost position should be used for ventilation but is blocked by the wall, so Edogawa Conan and the others cannot see what's going on there from their position.

There were flashing lights, loud music, and the chattering and exclaiming reactions of tourists - but when the real protagonist of the mermaid show appeared and the atmosphere reached its climax - the music and lights suddenly disappeared!

Visitors had not yet reacted, thinking it was just a surprise in the performance. For these reasons, the originally bustling exhibition hall became quite quiet. They were all looking forward to the next performance.

At this moment, Conan Edogawa heard the sound of something knocking on the glass in the darkness, and then about half a minute later, he heard the sound of something falling into the water.

More than a minute passed, and the lights and music in the room did not return. The tourists finally realized that this was not part of the performance and suddenly became confused. Mao Lilan held her friend's hand tightly in the dark and determined Conan's location: "Conan?!"

"Sister Lan, I'm fine!" Conan Edogawa realized something quickly, and like everyone else who used their cell phones to illuminate themselves, he turned on the lighting tool on his watch.

But the scene was too chaotic and they couldn't see anything clearly. They could only try their best not to get separated from their companions.

By the time the chaos was over, five minutes had passed.

Through the radio, the administrator explained that it was a machine accident that caused the trip and that it has now been dealt with.

The original mermaid show was naturally suspended, and the white lights in the exhibition hall were turned on. The broadcast informed the visitors to leave in an orderly manner, and to express their apologies, all consumption in the aquarium today was free, and they would receive small gifts when they left.

Her good mood was completely ruined by this accident. Suzuki Sonoko puffed up her face and complained a few words.

At this moment, she noticed: "Hey, Mr. Kong Liang hasn't come back yet?"

Does it take so long to go to the bathroom?

Mao Lilan also guessed: "Maybe it's not allowed to enter this exhibition hall now, so Mr. Kong Liang is waiting for us outside?"

Toru Amuro picked up the phone and said, "Wait a minute, I'll call him."

However, as no one answered the call again and again, the originally relaxed atmosphere became tense, and the other two girls who had not paid much attention to it also noticed that something was wrong.

"Mr. Kong Liang...didn't answer the phone?"

Although they had not been together for a long time, they could all see Zhu Fu Kong Liang's general character. Even if there was any unexpected event, he would definitely explain it in advance.

Just as Conan Edogawa guessed in the direction of the conspiracy, Toru Amuro's phone rang again.

However, it was not Zhu Fukongliang's phone number, but a strange number that he had never seen before.

Toru Amuro frowned slightly, but this number belonged to Toru Amuro, the "Poirot waiter and private detective", so it was not strange to have an unfamiliar phone call.

However, after the call was connected, Toru Amuro widened his eyes in surprise: "Mr. Kong Liang?"

This immediately attracted the attention of several other people. After seeing their eager expressions, Amuro Toru breathed a sigh of relief, and after explaining himself, he directly turned on the external speaker.

The sound quality was different from usual due to the phone call. They heard Zhu Fu Kong Liang say that he was fine, and then he said vaguely, "Um, I'm backstage now... Do you want to come over?"

Conan Edogawa and Toru Amuro looked at each other and said vigilantly, "What happened, Mr. Sora Ryo?"

"...You'll know when you come over." There seemed to be a sneeze from the other side.

Out of the detective's instinct to pursue the truth and out of concern for the people they knew, they couldn't help but go - so after arriving at the backstage, they saw that the black-haired police officer who had been neat and tidy was now leaning against the wall, soaking wet. He lowered his head slightly, and was covered with an especially large white towel.

The soft black hair was now sticking to the young man's cheek, dripping with water. He was only slightly shorter than Amuro Toru, but because of the way the wolf was wrapped in a towel, he looked even smaller.

"Mr. Kong Liang?!"

"Ah, you're here." After hearing the voice, Zhu Fu Kong Liang raised his head with a smile on his face, stretched out his hand in the towel and greeted them.

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Kong Liang's little knowledge

Teacher Kong Liang: Dancing with your eyes closed in the water is possible, but you need to breathe from time to time and ensure the water quality is hygienic. However, when Conan meets Kusuo, these scientific things will no longer be a concern!