Chapter 167: The Dark Shadow achieved what ordinary people could do in just a few days...
That day, Haibara Ai and her sister chatted until very late.
AI Mingmei said that if you want to chat, you can come to her at any time, but you need to be connected to the Internet and there may be delays.
When Ai Huibara asked her why a program stored on a USB drive also needed to be connected to the Internet, the older sister on the screen smiled mysteriously at her and said, "Because the USB drive is so small, I also want to browse the Internet occasionally."
"Don't worry, Ai. I'll always be there whenever you want to find me."
"Occasional delays... well, just think of it like waiting on hold when making a phone call."
Huibara Ai nodded.
She packed her things and looked at the time. Fortunately, it was not too late.
They still have to pack up tomorrow morning, and Sister Lin said she would take her to Beverly Hills to play.
Going to Hollywood the day after tomorrow...
I flew back home the day after tomorrow.
It was the early morning of May 27th. Nearly three days had passed since Sister Lin's encounter with Jack the Ripper on the 24th.
For the past three days, Sister Lin has been incredibly busy. Not only was Sister Lin busy, but Hiroki and Sister Sugishima were also busy. Sister Lin claimed to be traveling, but within days, she had acquired a new IT company. With the FBI's help, she even wrested custody of Hiroki Sawada from Thomas Schindler, and now there were signs of a conflict with Schindler's company. Not to mention, she also helped the FBI solve the Whitechapel Serial Murders and killed Jack the Ripper with a bomb... Oh, sorry, cross that out—it was Zisha who died from his own bomb. It had nothing to do with Sister Lin.
A girl was also rescued.
Thinking of this, Huibara Ai couldn't help but sigh: Sister Lin's life is so colorful.
In just a few days, he accomplished what an ordinary person cannot do in his entire life.
She is also a master of time management. Besides completing the above tasks, she also insists on cooking for them every day, ensuring that they all have nutritious and balanced meals.
However, ever since she went out on the night of the acquisition of the company, Sister Lin's mood seemed to be a little off.
It’s not that I feel depressed... I just don’t know why, sometimes when I look at her, she avoids my gaze.
Did anything happen that night?
Haibara Ai secretly asked Sugishima Jun'e.
But Jun'e Sugishima also said that she didn't know.
But it didn't look like anything big had happened. Since Sister Lin didn't say anything on her own initiative, she decided not to ask.
Ai Haibara slowly moved towards the bedroom door, preparing to go to the bathroom before going to bed.
But when she moved to the bathroom door, she found that the light inside the bathroom was on.
It's so late... Who is it? Is it Sugishima or Lin?
Hiroki Sawada was living with them two days ago, but was taken back to the apartment by his biological father these days.
The answer was soon revealed - because the person inside seemed to hear the noise outside and opened the bathroom door.
In the dense fog, Lin Xi, who had changed into a nightgown, came out yawning.
"Xiao Ai, why are you still not sleeping so late?"
Huiyuan Ai: ...
Instead, he threw the question she wanted to ask back.
"I read for a while." She lied without blinking. "The Count of Monte Cristo is so good."
"Sister Lin, how about you?"
She looked at Lin Xi.
Lin Xi turned his head away and avoided her gaze, just like he did a few days ago.
"I sweated a little at night, so I got up and took a shower."
She answered nonchalantly, moving aside to open the bathroom door and let Huibara Ai in: "You need to use the bathroom, right?"
"I'm going back to sleep first. You should get some rest early too, Ai."
For some unknown reason, Haibara Ai grabbed the girl's hand the moment she turned around.
Lin Xi: “?”
She stopped and blinked at Haibara Ai.
His honey-colored eyes were still misty from the yawn he had just yawned, his half-dried, slightly curly hair was draped over his shoulders, and his expression was a little confused and sleepy as he looked at her.
Huiyuan Ai: “…”
Oh no, why do I feel like Sister Lin is a little too cute now?
She looked away awkwardly, then glanced back: "Don't you have anything to say to me?"
It's been like this for a few days now, so it's okay for her to ask, right?
Lin Xi's sleepiness disappeared without a trace.
She asked nervously, "What?"
Could it be that Ai discovered me eavesdropping at the door just now?
No, she is very careful.
When she wanted to hide, even Gin couldn't find her, so it was impossible for Ai to find her!
Huiyuan Ai looked at Lin Xi, who looked guilty, and she herself felt relieved. She asked slowly, "You've been avoiding my gaze these past few days."
Lin Xi: "Ahaha, is there?"
Haibara Ai nodded affirmatively.
Lin Xi stopped talking.
Is my avoidance so obvious?
It’s all because of the riddle man Kurokin that day. Whenever she sees Ai these days, she always imagines what she will look like when she leaves her in the future.
Whenever I think of that scene, my emotions fluctuate.
And if her emotions fluctuate, she is afraid that she will lose her murderous intent... just like when she was constantly flashing back five years ago.
Ai is so sensitive to murderous intent that she will definitely be scared.
Thinking of this, every time Xiao Ai looked at her, she subconsciously avoided her gaze.
Why……
What to do now
Lin Xi, who had never dealt with a similar situation, was a little at a loss.
Could it be that Ai misunderstood that I hated her? Or that I was hiding something from her? Although I did have something to hide...
In the silent atmosphere, Lin Xi lowered his head.
Seeing Lin Xi like this, Huihara Ai felt a little sad for some reason.
Why do you make such an expression?
It was as if, somewhere invisible to him, Sister Lin had secretly taken on something too heavy...
My sister just said that she can also bring strength to others.
Even if Sister Lin is reluctant to talk about the things she carries, that's okay...
She didn't have to tell her everything.
Because what I want her to understand is that no matter what happens, I will stand by her side.
In Lin Xi's surprised gaze, Huihara Ai stopped asking questions, but pulled Lin Xi closer and hugged her with her head raised.
"Sister Lin, don't worry, I will always be here."
Lin Xi:!
She almost burst into tears.
Ah, the gray cat rubbed up on it by itself!
So cute, so cute, so cute...
She squatted straight down for a bear hug.
Accompanied by the sounds of "Ai--" and whimpering, she rubbed against Haibara Ai, making her brown hair a mess.
Huiyuan Ai: ...
This doesn't seem to be a problem at all.
Still so energetic.
She shouldn't have thought about this guy carrying a heavy burden...
She ruthlessly pushed Lin Xi away: "Okay, it's time for you to rest."
Then he ignored Lin Xi's tearful eyes, walked into the bathroom and closed the door.
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The next day, Beverly Hills.
This is Los Angeles' most famous city within a city, home to some of the world's most upscale shopping streets. It's also home to many Hollywood stars' mansions, including actress Chrissy Wynyard, who is said to be a home there.
For Haibara Ai, this place is a paradise in a sense - many luxury goods that can only be seen in magazines are available here.
And Sister Lin knew that she was very interested in this, so she gave her the black card and let her buy whatever she wanted.
Although it’s impossible for Haibara Ai to buy anything - the reason she took the black card was because she wanted to pick out a few bags for Lin Xi.
Another reason is -
Ai Haibara looked at the two people who were talking side by side not far away.
The girl was wearing a goose yellow halter dress and a translucent white gauze vest tied in a knot below her chest. She wore orange and black gradient sunglasses under a sun hat with an extra-large brim, Mary Jane shoes with straps on her feet, and her curly hair was draped over her shoulders. She was a beautiful sight on this business street.
The young man walking beside her was wearing a light blue shirt and smoky gray jeans. He was clean-shaven and had short, smooth hair. He wore the same gradient sunglasses as the girl, but his gradient was pink and black.
He was holding a pure white cat in his arms, which seemed to be dozing off with its eyes closed.
They walked side by side, talking and laughing, as if they were good friends who had known each other for many years, and there was an atmosphere that no one else could interrupt.
Huiyuan Ai: ...
Another reason was that she really didn't want to be with the two of them.
Being treated as a light bulb is not a big deal...but when they were walking on the street just now, more than one person had secretly glanced at the three of them, saying that their family, from the father to the children, all looked very iconic.
Who is family with that guy?
Ai Huibara gritted her teeth.
He had only met Sister Lin a few times, so why did he so naturally ask to join their travel itinerary?
Could it be that he knew Sister Lin wouldn't reject him?
Haibara Ai took the black card and deliberately walked a few steps faster, shaking off the two of them and walking in front.
In the end, neither that guy nor Sister Lin had any intention of catching up.
Lin Xi simply shouted from behind the little girl, "Bring your phone, Xiao Ai! Buy whatever you want. No password required, just swipe!"
Then he turned around and continued chatting with the young man.
Haibara Ai: QAQ
This guy is just as annoying as that blonde amateur detective!
She looked at the luxury stores in front of her, pursed her lips at an angle where no one could see her, picked a store and walked in.
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"Is it really okay if you don't keep up?" Zhu Fu Jingguang couldn't help asking as he looked at the little girl's lonely back.
"I have the location of her phone," Lin Xi said. "Besides, I'm worried that if we're here, she'll be embarrassed to spend money on things she likes."
Zhu Fujingguang recalled the black card that the girl handed to the little girl and broke into a sweat:
If he remembered correctly, that style of black card was led by the Swiss Bank and guaranteed by the world's 20 largest banks. One had to deposit at least one billion US dollars to obtain such a card.
Lin Xi is really rich.
Lin Xi, who hadn't even realized the black card the system gave her was so powerful, continued, "Have you really thought it through? Are you just going to give me the coconut?"
Zhu Fu Jingguang nodded.
"I found a rich family for it," he said jokingly. "It's more enjoyable to follow you than to follow me."
He eats high-quality cat food, dried fish, canned food, fish oil, and depilatory cream. He can also hang out with girls every day. He almost envies Coconut's life.
"Besides, I might not be able to keep it. To be honest, even if you, Lin, hadn't appeared, I was planning to find a foster parent and keep it in his home for a long time."
"Hmm?" Lin Xi raised an eyebrow in interest. "Why?"
"Hmm... is it a job change?" The young man smiled embarrassedly.
"I may have to go somewhere for closed-door training, and I won't be able to take care of Coconut during this time."
"However, my boss said... after the training, I will be sent on a business trip to Japan."
"That's perfect. If I'm free then, I'll come find you, Lin."
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