Chapter 123 Treat
Higashino Hi brought the Hatori brothers to the apartment, reconnected with the property management, gave them new access cards, and ordered three nutritious meals a day.
The property management guy nodded while taking notes and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Higashino, we will pay attention to these details and prepare the meals strictly according to the recipes you gave us." He couldn't help but mutter in his heart: It hasn't been a few months since Mr. Higashino brought his people back, and Mr. Hatori moved in directly. It seems like it's true love!
Dong Yexi made many requests and was not afraid that they would not do their best. After all, they paid so much property management fees every year, and if they still did not do a good job, the owners of the entire building would be dissatisfied.
After seeing the property management off, Higashino turned around and saw Hatori Seiji spinning around the room excitedly, like a puppy exploring its new territory. He asked with amusement, "What's wrong?"
Hatori Shizue scratched his face sheepishly and said, "I just think this house is so nice! The bed in the bedroom is so big, are you really going to let me sleep in it? Actually, I can just sleep on the sofa."
Yui Hatori placed the fruit plate on the coffee table and said, "What are you talking about? You haven't fully recovered yet, how can you sleep on the sofa?"
Hatori Shizue pursed his lips: "But brother, you are too tall, the sofa can't fit you."
Dong Yexi smiled slightly, raised his hand and touched his head, and said, "Don't worry about that." Then he walked to the side of the sofa and pressed a button on the armrest. The backrest of the sofa slowly lowered, and a piece extended from the bottom and connected to the sofa seat. When the entire sofa was laid flat, it became a 1.8m×2m bed.
This length is just enough for Hatori Yui.
Shizue Hatori still felt a little aggrieved by his brothers, but both brothers disagreed, so he could only live in the bedroom for the time being and give up the big bed when he felt better.
To be honest, he was so thin and small that he was a little scared to sleep in such a big bed.
With the help of the property management and housekeeper, Yui Hatori was finally able to return to school. Fortunately, his freshman year didn't have many classes, and he still remembered to read in his spare time, so he didn't fall behind in his studies.
After lunch, Hatori Yuiichi said he had to go to school to report for vacation. Higashino suddenly slapped his head. He had forgotten to bring his mother's notebook to him.
Hatori Yui looked at him in confusion and asked, "What's wrong? Why did you hit yourself all of a sudden?"
Dong Yexi shook his head and said, "Nothing. Go to school first, and I'll give you a surprise when you come back."
Hatori Yuichi asked what it was. Higashino Xi refused to tell him, saying that if he knew, there would be no surprise. Then he pushed him out.
Seiji Hatori, who was eating his nutritious meal with difficulty: ...He felt that his days would be like this from now on.
After seeing off Hatori Yuichi, Higashino Hiroshi called home and asked someone to send the box full of books to his room. The things were delivered quickly, and Hatori Seiji took a look and found that it was a pile of books, so he hid aside.
Dong Yexi said as he sorted things out: "Jing Er, why are you hiding? Don't you like studying?"
Seiji Hatori shook his head and said firmly: "I don't like it." Who would like to study?
Dong Yexi looked up at him and said, "That won't do. When you're well again, you'll definitely have to go back to school. I guess I'll have to arrange a tutor for you first so you can gradually adapt."
Hatori Shizueji shook his head frantically, "I don't want to go to school. I don't want to learn something I don't like."
Hearing this, Dong Yexi asked curiously, "Then what do you like?"
Hatori Shizueji was silent for a long time, then said, "I don't know either. But I want to go out more now."
Dong Yexi's eyes flickered. Jing Er had been away from school for a long time due to his health. If he was rushed into school, he would definitely not adapt and might even develop a rebellious mentality. It would be best to let him take the initiative to develop an interest in school.
As for not liking to study? That's okay; not many people are naturally inclined towards learning. However, going to school isn't just about studying. Japanese schools, in particular, are known for their club culture. Going to school allows you to explore a variety of clubs, and who knows, you might even discover some of Seiji's talents.
The best way is to arouse his interest in school.
Higashino thought for a moment, and suddenly an idea struck him. He asked, "Jing'er, do all your friends know you're in the hospital?" Putting aside the question of whether they should learn or not, Ayumi and the other children were smart, brave, warm, and incredibly supportive. They were definitely the perfect students for their teachers! Under their influence, Jing'er would definitely love school.
Hatori Seiji nodded: "I know, I told them over the phone before the operation."
Dong Yexi smiled and said, "Now that you're out of the hospital, do you want to invite them over to play?"
"Is that okay?" Hatori asked hesitantly. "This is Higashino Higashi's apartment. Wouldn't it be inappropriate to just invite his friends over?" He still knew his limits.
Higashino Xi nodded and said, "Of course. They are not only your friends, but also my friends." He took out his mobile phone, sent a message to Edogawa Conan, and soon received a reply.
He handed it to Hatori Shizueji: "They are all willing to come."
When Shizue Hatori saw the words clearly, he also showed an expectant expression.
Dong Yexi said, "In that case, we have to prepare some delicious food to entertain them." He tapped his phone and quickly ordered a lot of takeout, all of which were children's favorites. He smiled with satisfaction and said, "Once the food arrives, we can prepare the dishes."
When Seiji Hatori saw the takeout he ordered, he began to regret it.
Otherwise, let's invite them again after a while.
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As soon as the school bell rang, the members of the Junior Detective League put on their backpacks that had been packed long ago and ran out in unison.
The three pacemakers ran a few steps, then turned back to pull up the two who were lagging behind. Kojima Genta pulled Edogawa Conan and said, "You should run faster!" Tsuburaya Mitsuhiko also helped push from behind.
Edogawa Conan frowned and said, "Why are you in such a hurry?"
Yoshida Ayumi said, "This is the first time that Higashino-san has invited us to his house, so of course we have to hurry! We can't keep them waiting!" She took Huiyuan Ai's hand and said, "Xiao Ai, you will go too, right?"
Before Huiyuan Ai could say no, Yoshida Ayumi added, "Brother Jinger has finally been discharged from the hospital. Let's go see him together!"
After thinking about it, Huiyuan Ai nodded and agreed. She was just a little curious about how someone who had been sentenced to death could be reborn.
The three of them pulled and dragged the two lazy guys and finally made them run, and then took the bus to the downstairs of Dong Yexi's apartment.
"What a tall building!" The children looked up at the tall apartment and felt a little pain in their necks.
Kojima Genta swallowed, looked at the property management in the lobby, and said, "This place is strictly managed, right? They won't let us in, will they?"
"No. Brother Higashino must have arranged it in advance." Edogawa Conan pushed the door open first and walked in, and the others quickly followed.
The property manager saw a string of children coming in and immediately stood up and asked, "Are you Mr. Higashino's guests?"
The three little ones nodded in unison.
"Welcome. Let me help you press the elevator." The property management guy came out and helped them swipe their cards and press the elevator button.
Just as the elevator door was about to close, a young man hurried in, saying, "Wait!"
Edogawa Conan immediately pressed the door open button.
"Thank you!" The brown-haired young man thanked him while breathing heavily.
"Mr. Onodera, you got off work so early today." The property management asked curiously.
Mr. Onodera smiled sheepishly and said, "I just came back to get something. I have to go to the company later." Then he swiped his card and pressed the button for the 12th floor.
The property management guy didn't waste any more of his time. He reached into the elevator door, pressed the close button, and stood outside the door waiting for the elevator to close.
"Brother, are you a writer?"
Mr. Onodera heard the childish voice and lowered his head slightly, then saw five children surrounding him, looking up at him.
...a little bit scary.
"No," Mr. Onodera said with a smile.
"Eh? I guessed wrong..." Yoshida Ayumi said regretfully, "I saw the document bag in your hand said 'manuscript' on it, so I thought you were a writer."
Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya said: "The original manuscript may not be a novel, it may be a comic!"
Kojima Genta's eyes immediately lit up: "Brother, are you a cartoonist?!"
Mr. Onodera twitched his lips and explained, "No..."
"Mr. Onodera should be a manga editor." Edogawa Conan said, "And he is from the girls' manga editorial department."
Mr. Onodera's eyebrows jumped and he asked, "How did you know?"
Edogawa Conan smiled faintly and said confidently, "You told me yourself. Freelancers generally don't like to use briefcases, and this style of bag is mostly provided by the company. But you are dressed casually, so your work environment should not be strict. Combined with the folder with 'Manuscript' written on it in your hand, I guess you are a manga editor."
Mr. Onodera was now interested and asked, "Then how do you know I'm from the shojo manga editorial department?"
Edogawa Conan shook his phone and said, "Your briefcase says 'Marukawa Shoten'. I checked the official website on my phone and found that there is only one editor named 'Onodera' in the 'Emerald Editorial Department'. His name is Onodera Ritsu. I think it should be you."
Onodera Ritsu's forehead was sweating. What's wrong with this kid? He's so smart, it's scary!
Onodera Ritsu smiled awkwardly: "Little brother is really smart."
Conan Edogawa smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, Mr. Onodera. I just like observing others."
Haibara Ai glanced at him speechlessly. This person just loved playing this kind of game.
The elevator quickly stopped at the eighth floor. After Edogawa Conan and the others got off, Onodera Ritsu immediately pressed the door-close button. Kids these days are too cunning, and he couldn't handle it.
Kojima Genta and the others, on the other hand, felt a bit disappointed. They were quite curious about the editor, especially the fact that a grown man was in charge of girls' comics.
Dong Yexi heard the sound of the elevator and footsteps, guessed they were coming, and opened the door in time to welcome them in. Then he was confused by the questions asked by a group of children.
"The comics editor on the 12th floor?" Dong Yexi shook his head. "I don't know him."
Neighborhood relations here aren't particularly harmonious. He's lived here for so long, and aside from the occasional encounter with a few residents when he's going up and down the elevator or going downstairs to work out, he rarely sees anyone else. Housing prices are especially high here, and whether buying or renting, residents must work hard to afford the cost. Not everyone has a brother like him who supports them.
The three little ones said with great regret, "We can't visit his home anymore."
Higashino Xi: ...I really don't know why they are so keen on visiting other people's homes. Many cases were discovered after they visited people's homes.
Thinking of this, Dong Yexi touched his chin and comforted him: "Don't be sad, maybe you can go to his house to play in the future."
Meeting the Young Detectives in the elevator could very well be the beginning of an incident.
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