Chapter 162

"What do you think?" Yingsheng asked.

"Have we officially dated?"

"Almost, any ideas?"

"Congratulations, and... would it be too shameless if I said I was a little disappointed?"

"There is nothing wrong with human nature, and there are many types and levels of loss. Which category are you in?"

"Um...can this be quantified?"

"sure."

Yingsheng asked: "Disappointment, regret, sadness, emptiness, do you have these feelings?"

Kudo Shinichi thought for a while: "It seems to be a little closer, no, it should be said that it is not in these directions."

"Then this kind of loss is very pure. The simplest criterion is, how long do you think this thing will keep you depressed? A day, a week, or a month? Will it affect your daily life and work? "

Kudo Shinichi scratched his head: "If you ask me to think about this now, I can't be sure."

Yingsheng thought for two seconds: "Ask, A, B, and C all ordered a cup of iced Americano in the coffee shop and got together to chat. An hour later, A, B, and C died. The police tested and found that the three cups of coffee were poisonous. Why? ?”

"The information is too sketchy and there are many possibilities."

"Do not take into account off-site factors, and only seek the greatest possibility on the topic."

Kudo Shinichi pondered for a few breaths: "The poison is in the ice cubes. A and B drink quickly, and C drinks slowly, and the ice cubes melt. When we gather to chat, someone may be controlling the pace of the conversation. If C is a person with a lower status, or is not If you like the bitterness of ice-American style, then this method is more likely.”

"Absolutely perfect."

Yingsheng sighed in admiration and then said: "Ask, an orchid collector was killed in a secret room, with black soil on his collar. His wife said that he had a dispute with a gardener recently. The last person he met before his death was It was an orchid businessman. It rained lightly that day, and on the porch..."

Yingsheng stopped talking.

Kudo Shinichi waited for two seconds without saying anything, and quickly asked: "What's on the porch? Water stains, soil, petals, or footprints? Is the shape regular?"

"Well, I feel like it will be troublesome to make it up, but I haven't thought about it yet." Yingsheng smiled, "Besides, this is not a reasoning question and answer session. Think about the original topic, you have to grasp the key points. "

Kudo Shinichi was silent for a long time, and suddenly smiled bitterly: "Is it to judge whether emotions will affect my thinking? The result is obviously not. So when it comes to orchids, should I think of Xiaolan at the first time?

Shuiyue, I have to say, your method of judgment is so unreliable, it's just a diversion.

And when I usually solve cases, I don't think of Xiaolan at all. This doesn't mean anything. "

Yingsheng said: "This can explain something to some extent, but I am not a professional, so I won't make any assumptions. I just want to ask you one thing. While you feel disappointed about Xiaolan's departure, do you also feel a sense of sadness? relief?"

Kudo Shinichi was speechless for a long time...

"Suigetsu."

"Um?"

"You are actually a professional."

"Ha, did you forget that I am Liu Ying?"

"Ah - that's right. He is indeed a top-notch cowherd. I'm sorry, do you mind if I say this?"

"I'm very happy to be recognized by the famous detective." Yingsheng said with a smile.

"Ha, you guy."

Kudo Shinichi completely lay down on the hospital bed, raised his hands to cover his cheeks, and after a brief period of darkness, his eyes were revealed again, his bright eyes. His voice also completely recovered its usual vitality, but it was quite calm:

"It would be a lie to say that I don't have a good impression of Xiaolan, but sometimes, I don't really know how to get along with her.

To be honest, she and I are quite different in terms of hobbies, personalities, values, and life goals.

To be clear, I love reasoning and it plays a big part in my life.

But Xiaolan would only be disgusted by this.

For example, Sherlock Holmes, I'm sure, is definitely one of the words she hates the most. Shuiyue, you asked Xiaolan to ask me to give her a book list last time. I guess she definitely didn't read it.

But it doesn't matter, your kindness to me finally fulfilled yourself, which is also a good thing. "

Hearing this, Yingsheng subconsciously wanted to refute.

Xiaolan really looked at it, and looked at it very seriously.

But before he spoke, a finger sealed his lips. Yingsheng looked up and saw Xiaolan shaking her head slightly with a faint smile on her face.

On the phone, Kudo Shinichi continued:

"Xiaolan and I could get along normally before, and we seemed to be quite harmonious. In fact, it was mostly Xiaolan who accommodated me. I would always leave her alone to solve cases, but she would always forgive me again and again, and would Offer to go on your next date.

For example, this karate competition, actually two weeks ago, Xiaolan..."

Kudo Shin paused: "Did Xiaolan tell you about this?"

Yingsheng said: "Two weeks ago, she said that if you win the championship, you will go to the tropical park to go on a date with her, right?"

"Yes, so now that person has been replaced by..."

"excuse me."

Yingsheng asked: "Whether she can win the karate competition depends on Xiaolan's own determination and ability. Why can't she fight for herself? If only one of her and I want to date each other, why Can’t you just say it?”

"Eh? But..."

"It's nothing, Kudo, this is not your problem, at least it's not just your problem, go ahead."

"I...well, I'm sorry, I understand what you mean, it's that I'm too self-centered." Kudo Shinichi said sadly, "Just like what I just said, I rarely take the initiative, it's all about Xiaolan. Accommodating me.

Can I say something very shameless? "

Considering that Xiaolan was present, Yingsheng spoke up on his behalf: "Actually, Xiaolan is pursuing you, right?"

"Right, that is it."

Kudo Shinichi smiled bitterly: "Seriously, I have been fond of Xiaolan since Sakura class. Her smiling face really touched my heartstrings.

But as we grew older, things became what I just said.

It's my fault that I didn't take the initiative and kept Xiaolan waiting without getting a response.

But the reason why I didn’t take the initiative...

The same ones as before.

Yuanzi has always said that Xiaolan and I are both tsundere, otherwise we should have been together long ago.

But there are actually many heart-warming moments where I really want to say that I like her.

Why not?

Oh, don’t I always think of other things, such as the source of the sense of relief you mentioned before? I would think, if we are confirmed to be lovers, will Xiaolan have more demands on me and take up more of me? More time for me?

What if I go to solve the case later?

So what should I do if I want to read mystery novels?

When we haven't confirmed our relationship, I can just give her a few words and ignore her. But after we confirm our relationship, do I have to devote myself to comforting her?

Will I have to go shopping with her when she comes over when I am interviewing a suspect and immersed in the rainy night in London?

To be honest, I have some vague fears about this.

Um……

Maybe it doesn't rise to the level of fear, but there is such an obstacle, Suigetsu, you should be able to understand. "

"sure."

Yingsheng said: "I am afraid that I will lose my free space after confirming the relationship. It is a very common and common psychology. This is how crazy single nights come about.

Don't worry about this. This is actually a sign of your responsibility. Even if you know Xiaolan will accommodate you, you still want to take on more responsibilities. On the contrary, a scumbag like me never considers these things when interacting with women. "

"..."

Kudo Shinichi was speechless: "Thank you for your explanation, it made me feel that I am not that bad, but you won't still be like this after you get together with Xiaolan, right?"

Yingsheng said: "Xiaolan is special. I will change for her. Let's continue talking about you."

"It's special..."

Kudo Shinichi murmured and smiled bitterly: "I really can't say this. As for Xiaolan and I, we have just said everything. She is a very good person, an ideal and perfect Yamato." Nadeshiko, but, we are not suitable.

It's not that we can't be together at all. At most, it's just like many ordinary families nowadays. I am busy outside during the day, and she stays at home.

Then I try not to involve reasoning in our daily chats, and try to focus on what she cares about.

Gossip, cooking skills...

To be honest, I almost thought that this was the future for her and me. Although I didn’t think about it clearly, some pictures flashed through my mind, and I felt that I could accept it. After all, Xiaolan has been waiting for me for so many years, and I have to let her have it. This is the result.

only……

There have been some surprises recently. "

The words were settled, and the voice was very soft, less than one tenth of the thundering cheers on the field. However, no matter how the crowd wave swept past like a tide, when it touched this place, it immediately dissipated and turned into a barrier of the world around the reef. .

There were some surprises.

Yingsheng suddenly felt that this was actually a very frequent word.

He was talking, Xiaolan was talking, and now Kudo is talking too.

One accident after another, things have become what they are now. Things in the world are unpredictable, and that's generally true.

He turned his head and looked at Xiaolan.

Xiaolan also turned her head to look at him.

Leaning on the unoccupied front seat, a soft smile bloomed on her face amidst the noisy background.

Isn't this the best ending?

Just as she had thought about it carefully, just as Shinichi said now.

They were nice people, but they just weren't the right fit.

In the past, they were too immature and did not seriously think about these issues, but now after experiencing some things, she and Shinichi have grown up.

Some people are destined not to be with you for a lifetime.

That's it, it's over.

Yingsheng smiled, held Xiaolan's hand, and asked Kudo Shinichi: "After getting along with Xuesong, did you suddenly realize another direction in life?"

"right."

Kudo Shinichi sighed: "In the past, I had never seriously thought about such issues. Until early this morning, I tossed and turned in the hospital bed unable to sleep. I looked at the dim sky outside the window and thought a lot.

The most important thing is actually comparison.

I don't mean to say anything bad about Xiaolan, but some of her advantages are not too attractive to me.

Compared to Qingzi...

In fact, I haven't been with her for too long, but somehow I have experienced a lot of things, especially cases. In just a few days, what I have experienced with her is more than what I have experienced with Xiaolan in the past few months or even... More than a year.

Well, after all, I often run away alone.

Then even though Xiaolan was at the scene, other than calling the police, she had no sense of involvement at all.

that's all.

It is unrealistic to say that I suddenly fell deeply in love with Kiyoko, but with her as a comparison, my feelings for Xiaolan immediately became clear.

When I was a child and when we were together, I was moved by Xiaolan's appearance.

And the long-term companionship brought me more emotion than emotion.

If Xiaolan was still waiting for me, I might..."

"Okay."

Hina interrupted: "This matter ends here. Can you have a private meeting with Xiaolan later?"

Kudo Shinichi was silent for a few breaths: "Thank you, you are the most suitable person for her."

"Let's get back to the topic. From what you said, Xuesong seems to have had an accident?"

"Yes, she disappeared."