Conan: The Man Behind the Romance

Chapter 278: Farewell to Hotaru and Kudo Shinichi

He kept talking on the phone, and Officer Kanakawa in the driver's seat turned his head from time to time to take a look. Yingsheng in the passenger seat remained silent all the way, and then simply closed his eyes to rest. Soon, they arrived at the Tokyo Police Hospital.

Kudo Shinichi and Megure Juzo were standing by a police car at the door waiting for him, and they came over to greet him as soon as they saw him.

Police Officer Kanakawa whispered a few words to Megure Juzo, and during this time, Kudo Shinichi kept looking at Hotaru.

Yingsheng yawned.

He looked at the Tokyo Police Hospital in front of him. The gate was heavily guarded and the atmosphere was majestic. He didn't see it clearly the last time he came at night, but now in the sunlight, the white walls of the hospital were reflected in the golden light, and it did look somewhat similar.

"I'm sorry, Suigetsu, but this is important."

Kudo Shinichi suddenly spoke.

Yingsheng tilted his head to look: "Nothing, if the police want to deal with the institute, I fully agree. Anyway, those guys are not good people at first glance. I didn't call the police before because I was afraid of their power and..."

Yingsheng lowered his voice and said, "Those people told me that there are many of their people in the police force. If I call the police, I will only be asking for trouble."

Kudo Shinichi's heart sank. After what happened with the traffic police, he now believed this statement at least 70%.

But he turned his head to look at Megure Jusan who was already looking at Hotaru, and his heart was slightly relieved. He had been working with Inspector Megure to solve cases since he was a child. Inspector Megure was definitely a good man and could not be related to the research institute.

Megure Jusan looked at Hotaru for a few times, and said with an apologetic look: "Suiyue-kun, you need to go through security to enter the police hospital. I hope you don't mind."

"Nothing, of course citizens need to cooperate with the police."

"Thank you for your understanding. Please follow me."

Megure Jusan was about to turn around, and he added, not knowing whether he was really embarrassed or not, "In fact, the management here used to be more relaxed, but after the last poisoning incident, the management has become stricter, and cameras have been installed everywhere."

Hotaru shook his head and laughed: "I won't run around, and do I look aggressive? Officer Megure seems to be a little too nervous."

"No, no, no, that's not what I meant at all..."

"OK, let's get down to business. I think everyone's time is urgent."

Yingsheng interrupted with a smile, walked past a few people and walked towards the hospital entrance.

Megure Jusan was slightly stunned, gave a wry smile, and hurriedly followed.

He didn't care about Yingsheng's rudeness. It was normal for an innocent person to get angry when encountering such a thing for no reason, no matter how good his personality was.

The premise is that he is really innocent.

On the way here, Kudo Shinichi had told the police everything he knew, including the problems between the Mizuki couple and Hotaru, Kiyoko's physical abnormalities, the problems at the research institute, and all his speculations.

When Megure Juzo learned this, he was naturally extremely shocked, and he also told Kudo Shinichi a piece of news.

The explosion at Itakura Taku's place was not a natural gas leak, but a large-scale explosion caused by human factors. They did not know the specific details after searching the three systems, but after further investigation, they were sure that snipers and even armed helicopters were dispatched there.

This time, the one who was shocked was Kudo Shinichi.

Isn't Tokyo an international metropolis? How could such a level of violence occur?!
In short, after this exchange of information, they inferred that the Shuiyue couple must have a very important position in the research institute. As their son, and subsequently connected with the research institute, Yingsheng might know something.

Megure Juzo came to this hospital and originally wanted to ask Kudo Shinichi to observe the survivor from last night to see if he could see anything.

No matter what happens, we will cooperate with the special police and use the black BMW as bait to lure the snake out of its hole.

After the incident of Firefly, we decided to add one more step along the way, and that’s where we are.

After entering the hospital and going through security check, an unknown female police officer groped Yingsheng's body, which was more like a body search than a routine security check.

In front of the side aisle, Megure Jusan, who was only symbolically checked, looked quite embarrassed, but Hotaru looked calm and cooperative.

Well, this is what happens when you jump too much.

Yingsheng thought helplessly.

Just like the last time he was arrested on the spot by Kudo Shinichi in Kabukicho, Hotaru's idea remained unchanged. Since the police had made a mistake, he would lead them back to the right path. Anyway, he couldn't do it himself.

Otherwise, it would be too boring.

The security check was finally completed. The policewoman nodded to Megure Juzo. Hotaru walked down the concrete round platform, straightened his clothes, looked at Megure Juzo, and pointed to a small red mesh basket next to him, which contained his mobile phone, keys, and belt.

"Can I have it back?" he asked.

"Of course." Megure Jusan nodded quickly.

After finishing his preparations, Hotaru followed Megure Jusan to a lounge. It was not very large and had no windows. Two rows of cheap linen sofas were placed against the walls, with a transparent glass coffee table in the middle. The exhaust fan on the ceiling was whirring.

Hotaru entered first and sat at the innermost seat on the right. Megure Juzo and Kudo Shinichi sat opposite him.

Hotaru glanced towards the door and saw Sato Miwako standing against the wall with her left leg hooked on the white wall.

Click——

A slightly fleshy hand stretched out from the other side of the door and slowly closed it.

"If you have any questions, just ask them. I know the principle of leniency to those who confess." Yingsheng took out his mobile phone, turned on the screen and placed it on the coffee table. "Or should I call them directly? I have the contact information of two people in the institute, one is Miyano Shiho, and the other is Kurosawa Jin."

Megure Jusan laughed awkwardly twice: "Suiyue-kun is not a suspect, we just have some questions to ask."

Yingsheng shrugged and said nothing.

Kudo Shinichi didn't dwell on this and asked directly, "Who is Kurosawa Jin?"

Yingsheng said: "A handsome guy with long silver hair and a cool personality. He was one of the jihadists who came to me at the beginning."

Kudo Shinichi recalled for a moment, and after confirming that there was no trace of this person in his memory, he continued to ask: "What is his position in the institute?"

"He's probably the security supervisor. Miss Shiho needs to report to him before she goes out."

"How is your relationship with him? What did you talk about?"

"We are superiors and subordinates. There is no connection except when I was asked to donate blood on a voluntary basis. Oh, there was an exception the day before yesterday. Do you remember? I was in your ward at that time, and I ran out to answer a phone call. He asked me to take Miss Shiho out to relax. After I contacted Miss Shiho, she said forget it."

Firefly Road.

When Kudo Shinichi heard about the day before yesterday, his mind immediately raced. Did Miyano Shiho want to go out first and then escape? This would indeed be more convenient.

She later gave up the idea. Was it because she couldn't bear to implicate Shuiyue?
In other words, in her eyes, Shuiyue is innocent?
Kudo Shinichi continued to ask: "How much do you know about the drug research your parents are engaged in?"

"Basically, I know nothing about it. You can probably guess the reason. I'm quite resistant to it." Yingsheng moved his right wrist.

Kudo Shinichi understood what he meant and nodded. Mizuki had committed suicide because of that kind of thing, so of course he would be very resistant to that. And from this point of view, even if he really knew the inside story of the institute, he should be hostile to it, so there was no need to be too suspicious of him.

Thinking of this, he turned and looked at Megure Jusan.

Megure Juzo, who was sitting outside, nodded, opened the door and went out, leaving only Hotaroo and Kudo Shinichi in the lounge.

Yingsheng raised his eyebrows slightly: "You don't want to tell me what's in your heart, do you? Just tell me what's in your heart. I hate people who keep me in suspense the most."

"........."

Kudo Shinichi had just felt that the atmosphere was a bit depressing, and after hearing what Hotaru said, he felt speechless again, so he simply told the truth: "Officer Megure has gone to get the reverse tracking program. When you talk to Kurosawa Jin on the phone later, try to delay the time so that we can locate him."

"That's really amazing, how long will it take?"

"Hmm... Last time it was one minute, but this time Officer Megure said it's improved, so it's probably around forty seconds."

"OK, I'll try my best."

Yingsheng leaned back towards the sofa, but stopped halfway, turned around to look at the backrest, touched it, and confirmed that there was no dust before leaning back. The wooden lining was a bit uncomfortable, so he twisted it twice to adjust it to a comfortable position, and then he breathed a sigh of satisfaction.

Kudo Arata rolled his eyes at his actions: "You really act like a nobleman."

"Oh, you don't have many nice words to say."

Yingsheng stretched out lazily, groaned in satisfaction, and said slowly: "I am suddenly being questioned by you and the police like this. Do you think I am not nervous? I am just trying my best to adjust myself so that I won't be seen through by the other side later."

Kudo Shinichi also leaned on the sofa, his hands on the backrest, tapping it continuously, "I can't tell how nervous you are."

"We're just holding on. That's how it is in the service industry."

Yingsheng turned his head to look at the door, which was still closed. He turned back to look at Kudo Shinichi and whispered, "What happened to Mr. Amuro? Is my software still available? Is he still alive?"

Kudo Shinichi shook his head: "I won't tell you for now, in case you let it slip when you call later."

"Tsk, boring."

Yingsheng looked up at the vent on the ceiling, exhaled lightly, and gently turned his left hand on his knee to feel the air flow vertically.

"Why do I feel hot all of a sudden?"

Kudo Shinichi looked around in confusion.

"Because you are restless, Kudo."

Yingsheng lowered his eyes and sighed softly: "Have you ever thought about what your life will be like in the future?"

"Why are you talking about this all of a sudden?"

"Just a small talk, just to calm my nerves."

After all, Kudo Shinichi didn't find anything unusual, and he thought it was just that his mind was too confused. He took two deep breaths, thought about the future, and suddenly chuckled.

"I haven't really thought about things that are too far ahead. Anyway, I just need to solve the case. Solve the case at hand first, and then try my best to solve whatever happens next."

"It's so pure, so enviable."

Yingsheng smiled and said, "Looking at it this way, you can actually become a police officer. With your intelligence, you can definitely be admitted to the professional team. Combined with your talent for solving cases, you will definitely be promoted very quickly. Maybe in ten years, you will be Officer Megure's superior."

"What? Officer Megure must have been promoted by then."

"He's not in the professional group, he doesn't have any background, and the crime rate in his area is extremely high, so he can't be promoted."

"Hey, Officer Megure will be sad if you say that." Kudo Shinichi pouted slightly, "Don't be so realistic, Mizuki, what future do you expect?"

"I never think about more than three days ahead. I just live in the present moment."

"...Then you just said that to me, your mentality is obviously even worse."

"Oh, after all, you are different from me. You are born with talent, have a good family background, are handsome and have a strong sense of justice. If nothing unexpected happens, you will definitely become a successful person in the upper class. Maybe you will wear a golden tie and sit in the Kasumigaseki."

Chiyoda Ward, Kasumigaseki, is home to many important political institutions in Japan, also known as the central government.

“I don’t want to go into politics.”

Kudo Shinichi rolled his eyes and said, "Besides, you're not a bad guy, don't be discouraged."

"I'm not even sure if I can wake up the next morning or where I'll wake up. If I were to say I'm discouraged, haha, I'm actually not angry at all." Yingsheng shook his head, "Let me get back to you, have you completely let go of Xiaolan?"

"...Your topics are all so weird. Have you been watching No Longer Human recently?" Kudo Shinichi sighed. "Don't worry, I've fully realized that Xiaolan and I are not suitable for each other. I won't compete with you for her."

"You are being too chauvinistic. Do you think Xiaolan is an object?"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. As expected, you are the one who really cares about her. After finishing things here, please go to your social gathering as soon as possible. I'm really sorry to delay your good time, but this matter is really important."

Yingsheng curled his lips: "You didn't tell me anything, and you're still emphasizing something, socializing or something, it doesn't matter during the day, the highlight is at night anyway."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Let's live together."

"Share together?"

Kudo Shinichi was slightly stunned. What's the problem with this...

! ! ! ! !

He jumped up suddenly, pointed at Yingsheng, and said in astonishment: "You don't mean to say that you are going to stay with Xiaolan tonight!"

Yingsheng looked disdainful: "What are you thinking? Xiaolan will of course sleep with Sonoko. I just think that if we organize some activities at that time, the atmosphere will be lively and it will be very interesting. And you are relieved, aren't you? Even if there is really..."

"Absolutely not!"

Kudo Shinichi interrupted quickly: "You are still high school students now!"

"Hey, hey, don't you read the social survey? Isn't high school students the most common time?" Seeing that Kudo Shinichi's face was flushed, but he didn't know what to say, Yingsheng smiled lightly, "Okay, okay, I'm just kidding, sit down."

Click——

Megure Jusan is back.

1W, apply for extension next month...

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(End of this chapter)