[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-in-the-world-of-conan-after-the-simulation-the-h":3,"chapter-in-the-world-of-conan-after-the-simulation-the-h-in-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-chapter-169":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","In the World of Conan: After the Simulation, the Heroines Break Down",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1998190,2897,"Chapter 169: Free labor, might as well use it!","in-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-chapter-169",169,"\u003Cp>She cast her gaze toward Hoshino Ki.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She remained calm even after seeing him shirtless.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi was slightly stunned after hearing Haibara Ai's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She hurriedly stepped forward to explain:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ah, Ai-chan, we didn't... well, okay, it was a fight...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The guilty Miyano Akemi changed her tune.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Haibara Ai lowered her eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She turned her gaze toward Miyano Akemi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There was a hint of awkwardness in the way she looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Um...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dad finally walked out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Excuse me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He looked very polite now.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ai-chan, let's go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi glanced sideways at the dad.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Full of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She walked up to Haibara Ai without a word, took her hand, and walked into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The room door was slammed shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dad raised his palm, looking apologetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He apologized to Hoshino Ki repeatedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Your wife must have misunderstood... I'm so sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Actually, I can help you explain...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dad bowed deeply to Hoshino Ki.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The words poured out of his mouth like a string of pearls.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It's fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His pitch-black, deep eyes were as calm as water.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He didn't look at the dad again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He turned around and returned to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Bang!\" A heavy door-closing sound came!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Eh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dad looked up, looking confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The hallway was already empty...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After returning to his room, Hoshino Ki washed up and tidied himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After getting dressed, Hoshino Ki knocked on Haibara Ai's door.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Haibara Ai opened the door for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The \"resentment\" in her eyes was faint...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki peered into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi was helping Haibara Ai pack her luggage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Clearly, the two sisters were also ready to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They were heading back today.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After saying goodbye to Mouri Ran and her group, they set off on the return journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The atmosphere among the three was very strange the whole way.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi, who was usually a chatterbox, kept staring out the car window.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Haibara Ai simply closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Eh? Is that Mr. and Mrs.?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as the atmosphere among the three became awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A pleasant male voice came from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>All three turned their heads to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was the dad driving his beat-up little sedan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Bang, bang...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His car kept shaking violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It felt like it would fall apart if he wasn't careful...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The baby was sitting in the passenger seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His eyes clearly lit up when he saw Hoshino Ki.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Two little chubby hands were raised high.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Asking Hoshino Ki for a hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Those grape-like pitch-black eyes were surprisingly similar to Hoshino Ki's.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Tsk!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi straightened her face instantly and put on her sunglasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sister, do you know them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Haibara Ai's ice-blue eyes were slightly stunned when she looked at the baby in the passenger seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then she turned her gaze toward Hoshino Ki, who was driving.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although the hair color was different...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Those pitch-black pupils were simply a miniature version of Hoshino Ki.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was really, really a little bit like him!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>An illegitimate child?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I don't know them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi looked very angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That... that thing just now was a... I can...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dad leaned out, anxious, and shouted toward Miyano Akemi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But his car was just too beat up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The sound of the engine completely drowned out his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"He seems to be talking to you, sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Haibara Ai leaned on the car window and looked at the dad's lip movements, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"He's saying that just now was a misunderstanding and he can explain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Oh, well, let's listen to his explanation then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Her anger had mostly dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She realized that she had indeed acted a bit impulsively just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Two men having a child...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>How could that be possible!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So Miyano Akemi took the initiative to point to a drive-in restaurant ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dad nodded and gave Miyano Akemi a thumbs up!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Screech!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The car stopped in a parking space.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After getting out of the car, they entered the restaurant together and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After ordering, the dad opened the conversation:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It's like this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After a long-winded explanation from the dad.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi understood instantly:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ah, I'm so sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She stood up and bowed to apologize to the dad.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It's okay... I'm actually fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dad smiled and waved his hand at Miyano Akemi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I'm really sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi bowed and apologized again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Her face was flushed red, and she was so embarrassed she wanted to hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Getting jealous over a man...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She just wanted to dig a hole and bury herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Although I'm just an outsider...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"But I've always believed that... a husband and wife should get along well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Don't fight all the time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dad held the baby in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His tone was gentle and warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Your wife...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi seemed to have sensed something...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Passed away... she was killed by someone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi covered her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It's okay! She tried her best...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dad's eyes suddenly dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki's brow furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Intuition told him things weren't that simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So he opened his mouth and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What about the killer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dad's head lowered even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When he heard the word \"killer,\" he shook his head gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"How could that be!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi covered her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Don't talk about the killer, we don't even know if the killer is a person or a monster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"There were traces of animal bites on her body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"But we don't have such fierce animals around here at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The police couldn't do anything either...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dad was depressed; he clenched his fists and slowly released them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"How can you give up!? Your wife might be watching you from heaven!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dad looked up at Miyano Akemi instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His body froze there, not knowing how to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Are you going to give up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi's words echoed in the dad's ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His eyes were hollow, and he muttered:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"If I don't give up... what else can I do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi was bursting with positive energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She clenched her fists and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Of course, it's to drag the killer out and bring them to justice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dad chuckled:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Even the police can't do anything about it, as an ordinary person like me... it's easier said than done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The atmosphere fell into silence once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Indeed, for an ordinary person.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They couldn't afford the high price to hire a detective...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After all, so many cases happen every day across the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Conan doesn't have the ability to clone himself and can't appear everywhere to solve cases for people for free.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So these ordinary people who aren't mentioned in anime can only be ignored.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just then.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A waiter walked over with a receipt.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hello! Your meal total is 5,000 yuan...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He placed the receipt directly on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then he bent over, waiting for payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi was just about to take her wallet out of her bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You calculated it wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dad looked up at the waiter without thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He raised a finger and said seriously:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"We have three adults and two children here, three set meals plus two glasses of milk, plus the seating fee and service fee... it should be 2,500 yuan...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The waiter was confused by the dad's rapid-fire words.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He looked at the receipt on the table and was slightly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then he reacted instantly, smiling apologetically:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ah? I'm sorry, please wait a moment while I verify...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After a while...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The restaurant manager walked over and bowed to apologize:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I'm really sorry, this was our mistake, this meal is on the house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My previous job was an accountant, so I'm a bit sensitive to these numbers...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dad scratched his head embarrassedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Your previous job... what about now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You've seen it... I have to take care of the child, so no company is willing to hire me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Is that so... you've had it so hard...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi looked regretful.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as the two fell into awkwardness again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshino Ki's voice came from the side:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Are you interested in working for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone looked up at Hoshino Ki in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You don't look very old...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dad questioned Hoshino Ki's ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ahem! Although Zhao Si-kun is only 17, he's very capable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Do you know about the serial killer case that happened in the restaurant yesterday...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyano Akemi was also very warm-hearted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Hoshino Ki actually take the initiative to help others for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She was moved to tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So she used her silver tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She poured out all of Hoshino Ki's advantages.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two chatted enthusiastically on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>",1454,"2026-06-15T14:30:30.301Z","2026-06-17T08:43:42.206Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","99fd59c533f96aac6dfe1454fe427cf53ad213f68a86c1773ccb517682fe365d","in-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-chapter-170","in-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-chapter-168",260,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fin-the-conan-world-after-simulation-the-female-c-cover.jpg"]