Conan: The Man Behind the Romance

Chapter 44: Holmes Needs Watson

"They want to test my physical data at the training base, build mathematical models, and conduct research. I think Xiaolan will have a karate competition next Friday, so why not come here for a professional test to understand herself, which will be beneficial to the development of martial arts."

Yingsheng explained and looked at Xiaolan: "I think we will have to practice sparring later, please."

Xiaolan nodded, a little nervous: "That kind of test should be very expensive, is it really okay to take me there?"

"On the contrary, your body data is very valuable, and they will even pay you for it."

"Ah?"

"Haha, anyway, just keep a normal mind, that research institute has plenty of funding." Yingsheng looked at the stunned Kudo Shinichi, "Kudo, do you want to go over and take a look?"

Kudo Shinichi looked at Xiaolan and hesitated for a while: "No, I have other things to do in the afternoon."

"That's a shame, it's a case, is there anything we can help with?"

"No, it's nothing."

"Is this another case involving Xuesong Zhengren? You haven't spent a single day in school properly this week."

Kudo Shinichi shook his head: "Your superior has already left, why don't you go after her?"

Yingsheng curled his lips: "Anyway, I'm the driver, don't change the subject, just tell me if you have any troubles. Xiaolan has always wanted to help you."

Kudo Shinichi could indeed see the expectation in Xiaolan's eyes, but he hesitated for a few seconds and shook his head: "The police have already announced that the case is closed. I came here for other reasons. You guys go first."

The police have given up and he himself has no clue. Wouldn't it just cause Xiaolan more trouble if he told her?

Xiaolan's eyes dimmed slightly. Just as she was about to stand up, Yingsheng held her back. She heard:
"What is the police conclusion?"

"Accident."

"So you don't think this was an accident?"

"..."

"Do you know how to play chess? A person's thoughts are always limited. Sometimes, placing pieces in some unnecessary places can bring unexpected gains. For example, in this difficult situation, how can you be sure that we won't stumble upon some key clues by accident?"

"…How could there be such a coincidence?"

"How would you know if you don't try? Or did you come to Shibuya to look for Miss Shiho? Did you know each other before? No wonder you came here in less than half an hour when we just wanted to stop by here for a quiet break."

"Hey, hey! No way! It's just a coincidence!"

"Well, you see, there are so many coincidences in this world. Don't keep stealing glances at Xiaolan. If she is really jealous, shouldn't you be happy?"

"Ahem! I wasn't peeking!"

Kudo Shinichi quickly changed the subject: "I think what you said, Shuiyue, makes some sense. I came here... um, have you ever talked to Xuesong Qingzi? Do you know her... um, her thoughts on the development of relationships?"

Yingsheng looked strange: "What do you want to do?"

"It's related to the case! It's absolutely related to the case!"

"Well, that's not really clear, but when I went out this morning, I saw her moving."

"What?! Moving?!"

Kudo Shinichi was so shocked that he almost jumped up: "Where did she move to? Where did she get so much money?"

"How should I know this? You are still investigating her. Do you suspect she killed her father?"

"No, no, there's just something I can't figure out."

"Hey, you're too much of a Riddler."

Seeing that Kudo Shinichi still didn't respond for a long time, Yingsheng simply changed the question: "Forget it, when can Mr. Maori come out?"

"Maybe soon." Kudo Shinichi sighed softly: "Suiyue, do you know how to make someone commit suicide willingly?"

"In my opinion, it is faith, of course."

"Faith? Religion?" "Not necessarily religion, ideology, thought, concept... well, it seems to be the same thing. In short, I think only when people realize that there is something more important than life, they will probably give up their lives for it."

Kudo Shinichi seemed to be thinking deeply after hearing this. Could this be a factor in Gaoyuan Yi's suicide?

I always feel that it has become more complicated.

buzzing-

Yingsheng's phone rang, but before he could answer it, it was hung up again. He spread his hands and said, "It's the young lady who is urging us. Kudo, are you sure you don't want to make an idle move?"

Kudo Shinichi said helplessly: "Even if I want to, I don't know the specific direction. At most, if you hear anything about Xuesong Kiyoko, tell me."

"OK, see you later, the checkout has been settled here."

Yingsheng stood up and was about to go out when he suddenly remembered something. He turned back and said with a smile, "There is one last thing. We will each be punished with fifty lashes, starting with Xiaolan."

Kudo Shinichi was stunned: "What?"

Xiaolan blushed slightly and pushed Yingsheng out the door. "Let's go. Don't make your boss wait anxiously." She closed the door from the outside and waved, "See you, Shinichi."

"Don't forget the book list." Yingsheng reminded.

"Yes."

Xiaolan put her hands together and said to Kudo Shinichi in the last gap: "Please make a list of detective novels for me when you are free, Shinichi. I want to help you!"

thump!
thump!
thump!
Kudo Shinichi's heart is beating wildly!

"it is good!"

He nodded heavily, and the slight jealousy he had towards Yingsheng completely disappeared. What the hell, it turns out that guy has been trying to match him and Xiaolan up. What a good person!
bang——

The door closed gently, blocking the view from inside and outside.

Yingsheng smiled slightly, turned around and went downstairs. Xiaolan quickly followed: "Combined with what Shinichi just said, does Suiyue-kun have any new ideas?"

"Kudo probably thinks that Takahara Yoshi committed suicide for Yuzuki Kiyoko, and is now looking for evidence of their contact. I don't know what kind of person Takahara Yoshi is, so I don't know how likely this is, so let Kudo investigate it carefully."

Xiaolan suddenly realized: "So Gaoyuan Yishi also came to this izakaya before his death?"

"It should be, and it's probably the room that Miss Shiho chose."

"I just said I wanted some quiet time. I was planning to go to a cafe." Miyano Shiho's cold voice came from the corner at the bottom of the stairs.

Yingsheng smiled and said, "Because everyone thinks like you, the cafe is actually not quiet at all."

"Yes, the izakaya at noon is indeed a better choice, and you also want to find a place to put the two large buckets of flowers in your hands." Miyano Shiho turned around and looked at the two people on the stairs. "Is he hiding it from you, or are you hiding it from him?"

"What do you think?" Yingsheng asked back.

"You bugged him?"

"No, I just did some research myself based on the public information. After all, it's not pleasant to be kept in the dark. I just tried to get the news out through Kudo, but unfortunately, he didn't give me the chance."

Miyano Shiho nodded and walked out: "Before you filled the place with roses, there seemed to be other floral scents."

"Really? I didn't pay much attention to it. What is it?"

"It's a very faint fragrance, perhaps left by the previous guest. Also, I recommend Anna Catherine Green."

Xiaolan was slightly stunned: "Thank you."

Yingsheng smiled and said, "Ms. Shiho, do you also think that Holmes needs to be paired with a Watson?"

Miyano Shiho raised the corners of her lips slightly.

“That’s how it should be.”

(End of this chapter)