That was why Sonoko Suzuki did not care much for Heiji Hattori, while Kazuha Toyama was still angry with him and naturally had no intention of concerning herself with his affairs.
Of course, Heiji Hattori did not care either. He still wanted to discuss some matters with Conan, so it was all the better that Kazuha Toyama was not tagging along. Heiji Hattori was pleased beyond measure.
After they finished eating and were about to leave, Ran Mouri looked at Conan and asked, "Conan, are you really not coming back with us? Is it really safe to go with him?"
Ran Mouri looked distrustfully at Heiji Hattori, leaving him deeply wounded. It was not as though he were some kind of bad guy.
"Little brother, I think you should stop following this guy. He can't even take care of himself, so how could he take care of you?" Kazuha Toyama shot Heiji Hattori a disdainful glance.
Heiji Hattori was furious. Kazuha Toyama was actually saying that about him too.
"It's okay, Ran."
"All right, then."
Conan insisted on going with Heiji Hattori, so Ran Mouri could not say anything more. She could only remind Conan to be careful.
"Goodbye, Ran, Sonoko, Kazuha." Chen left with Akako Koizumi and Ai Haibara, driving back home.
"Chen, that Heiji Hattori is investigating you," Akako Koizumi reminded him.
"Let him investigate. I'm a law-abiding citizen. I haven't done anything bad, so what use would investigating me be?"
Akako Koizumi and Ai Haibara both looked at him with contempt. He actually had the nerve to say something like that—his skin was really thick.
A law-abiding citizen? If Chen were truly a law-abiding citizen, the ghosts of those who had died by his hand would be moved to tears.
"It doesn't matter if he investigates. As