Right after the phone call, Uncle Mori didn't feel anything, since he was still "asleep" and hadn't seen Ran make a move.
But now... Uncle Mori feels that if he were to reveal his true intentions, he might become the next Kondo.
With a strong survival instinct, Uncle Mori quickly came up with an explanation: "I took you to the hot spring because I saw that you've been studying really hard lately, and Guangyou just recovered, so I brought you here to relax. How could I possibly have any other purpose?"
"Really?" Ran crossed her arms, still staring intently at Uncle Mori. "Then how do you explain what you said before, Dad?"
In a moment of desperation, Uncle Mori blurted out, "How am I supposed to know how you explain it?"
"Um?"
Realizing that his answer was problematic, Uncle Mori quickly changed his tune: "It's more fun with more people, I didn't mean anything by it, Ran, don't overthink it."
"I'll trust you for now," Xiaolan said, turning around. "If I find out you brought us to the hot springs for other reasons, I'll definitely tell Mom."
"Don't worry, integrity is the defining characteristic of Kogoro Mouri." Uncle Mouri straightened his collar and said seriously, "Besides, there's absolutely no need to tell that woman."
"Whether it's necessary or not, you know in your heart."
Xiaolan had long since figured out her father's thoughts. He did want to take a few people out to relax, but he also had ulterior motives. Otherwise, why would he be so enthusiastic about going to the hot springs?
However, since there is no evidence at the moment, she can't do anything about Uncle Mori, so she has no choice but to believe him for the time being.
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