Conan: Chief of Rice Flower's Science Points

Chapter 168 Warm-up for the Red and White Song Contest

The two snipers of the "Black Organization" were immediately thrown into disarray after being glared at from a distance by the large thug in a white tuxedo...

After being intimidated by Shiraishi, Gin did not continue to attack, but ordered the sniper to withdraw.

"Brother..." Vodka looked a little worried when he saw this.

"He's just a guy who doesn't have an official code name yet. If we pry open his mouth, we won't get too many secrets of the organization. There's no need to fight a tough battle without any confidence, otherwise we will be exposed more." This is how Gin judged, and then Gin sneered and added: "Besides... once we get to the Metropolitan Police Department, it's not like there's no way to kill him!"

Apparently, there are also members of the Black Organization in the Metropolitan Police Department, or they are collaborators, bribed, or coerced people.

……

Shiraishi also felt that the feeling of being targeted disappeared...

What Bai Shi is least afraid of is sniper rifles!
After all, as long as he shoots at Bai Shi, even if he just aims, he will definitely have an intuitive sense. If the distance is far, it means he can dodge for a long time...

If a group of people were to fight Bai Shi at close range with pistols, Bai Shi might be shot to death by a random bullet. He would have to use the terrain to do so. However, three or five ordinary snipers and long-range snipers would pose no threat to Bai Shi!
After that, there were no more attacks along the way, and he safely escorted Kojiro Waki ​​to the door of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Just to the door!

Feng Jian had already brought the public security personnel and was waiting here. He took over the prisoner directly and didn't even let him enter the Metropolitan Police Department...

Although Megure had some doubts, he saw that the public security procedures were complete, and... thinking about what happened on the road, he did not question anything.

After working the entire night, Shiraishi, who hadn't even changed into a formal suit, went straight home to rest. If the public security also failed, it would mean that you are not qualified to investigate the Black Organization. You can't count on Shiraishi for everything, as the Black Organization's headquarters is not in Beika Town!

Seeing that it was already morning, before going to bed, Shiraishi sent a text message to Ayako to let her know that he was safe. Then he slept until the afternoon before going to the police station - because the old chief was no longer around, Shiraishi's time spent handling official business increased dramatically.

For this reason, after a brief hesitation, Bai Shi invested all the points he had recently accumulated into [Case File Processing], [Written Vulnerability Check], and [Document Speed ​​Reading]...

These points include those left over from the previous [Unyielding] achievement, as well as rewards for some N-level police officers in the police station being promoted to R-level during this period.

Although the rewards for N to R are not much, Bai Shi did not pay special attention to them. He just put the right people in positions suitable for training them, but... this kind of promotion is the most, and when accumulated little by little, it is actually quite considerable!
In addition to Bai Shi's previous improvements, [Written Vulnerability Check] has reached Lv7, and other related skills have also reached Lv5 and Lv6. Not only is the file processing speed much faster, but it is also less likely to miss some "vulnerabilities".

After all, Bai Shi has offended many people, and he must be careful of being framed...

In one afternoon, Shiraishi handled as much official business as he had done in the entire previous day.

After get off work in the evening, Ayako came to ask Shiraishi to have dinner together because she was interested in yesterday's case.

Although Shiraishi felt that the frequency of dates had been a bit high recently and he was inevitably uncomfortable with it, he did not refuse since Ayako said so.

"When I beat up that secretary, he still said that he had ideals and ambitions, that he couldn't stand those incompetent people occupying high positions, and that he wanted to change the island country... I found that these politicians who are trying to win votes are all good at making nice words, but they don't do their job!"

but……

Ayako's interest in the case was obviously limited. When Shiraishi was halfway through his talk, she was attracted by the content of the car radio!
"Huh? Kanzaki Hitomi and Fujimine Yukiko will also return to their country to perform at this year's Red and White Song Festival..." Ayako exclaimed.

Shiraishi:? ? ?
Didn't you say you were interested in the case? Why did you change the subject midway through the conversation?
But it’s better to change. Shiraishi doesn’t want to say too much to Ayako about things that might be related to the Black Organization.

It’s nice to change the subject to a lighter one!

It's already December, and the promotion for this year's Red and White Song Festival has already begun. Several heavyweight singers were mentioned on the radio, but...

"I know Kanzaki Hitomi...she's the chanson singer who has had long hair for many years, right? But forget about Fujimine Yukiko? Her acting is okay, but her singing is just for traffic." Shiraishi said incisively.

Although both of them are "returning to sing", Yukiko Fujimine's main job before retirement was an actor. Although she also sings, she just takes advantage of the "popularity brought by being an actor" and sings along with the opportunity. She is just at the level of a traffic star!
Besides, Fujimine Yukiko has been out of the spotlight for many years and has long faded out of everyone's sight. Who knows what her current professional level is like...

On the other hand, Kanzaki Hitomi, as a very famous singer back then, went to Japan to develop her career and has been singing ever since. She is a singer with great talent and a strong determination to make progress, a real talent.

Are you Fujimine Yukiko? Yukiko, don't come. Yukiko's singing is nothing. Tsk tsk...

Shiraishi has always appreciated talented people. Yukiko's acting skills are indeed very good, but when it comes to singing, she is just a show-off.

"Hei, you are so strict... By the way, Fujimine Yukiko seems to be the mother of Sonoko's little detective friend." Ayako suddenly remembered. That's right, "Fujimine Yukiko" is actually a stage name, and it was also her name before she changed her surname. After getting married, she was called "Kudo Yukiko", the wife of the famous novelist... The mother of the high school detective, who usually lives in the United States with her husband.

"It seems so. The little detective's father is Yusaku Kudo." Shiraishi nodded.

"I really liked Fujimine Yukiko when I was a child...but when it comes to singing, the one who is going to compete with Kanzaki Hitomi this time is Akiba Reiko." Ayako quickly stated that she is not a fan club.

The broadcast only used "returning home" as a guide, and only then introduced Kanzaki Hitomi and Fujimine Yukiko together, just to stir up some hype!

After all, Yukiko is also very popular...

The radio continued to say at this time - Kanzaki Hitomi and Fujimine Yukiko will both return to Japan on December 12, the eve of Christmas, and after returning to Japan, they will hold a joint press conference at the Beika Public Hall...

"Eh? It's the Rice Flower Public Hall." Ayako emphasized "Rice Flower".

Shiraishi:……

"I guess we'll be able to see the report next week." Bai Shi was speechless at this time.

This kind of thing must be reported to the Mihua Police Department - large-scale gatherings, hot events... Just like this time, the Mihua Police Department needs to provide additional security forces!

"It seems like this is really a last-minute decision!" Bai Shi said with some complaint.

The broadcast said that they had "decided to join the war on short notice," and Shiraishi thought it was just a verbal statement...

But it turns out that at least the Rice Flower Association has just made a reservation. Otherwise, if the decision had been made long ago, they should have notified the Rice Flower Agency earlier!
Why do these guys have to come to Mihua?
It's fine if it's Yukiko, after all, she has the protection of the protagonist's halo, and she is also a serious old-fashioned person, but why do you, Kanzaki Hitomi, have to be linked to Yukiko for promotion?

What if Mihua has haters of yours? We Mihua people won’t just smear you online…

Is Mihua Hall a good place?
Bai Shi thought that given the fierce character of the people in Mihua, a large banner with the words "Carrying out Justice on Behalf of Heaven" should be erected on the guild hall...

Especially since Yukiko is here too, and the school will be on winter vacation in mid-December, so her beloved son can go and watch the press conference then... Wow, it's all set!

"According to rumors, does Kanzaki Hitomi have any enemies or has committed immoral acts?" Shiraishi was still worried that someone had a grudge against her.

"Eh? This... I actually remember that Kanzaki Hitomi was in love with the son of that famous Congressman Atsumori, and later it seemed that the man fell in love with another woman and married another woman." Ayako actually knew about this, it seems she is quite gossipy!
"But even if this is because she hates others..." Bai Shi was a little concerned.

Then Ayako added: "No, it's not over yet. I remember that the man was still in contact with Kanzaki Hitomi after marriage. His wife even made a scene backstage at Kanzaki Hitomi's farewell performance and poured hydrochloric acid on Kanzaki Hitomi's hand. That's why she always wore a glove on her right hand..."

Shiraishi:……

Now that you say that, it's all over!

"Atsumori... Well, what happened to his daughter-in-law? Was she arrested?" Even though Shiraishi was not interested in politics, he had heard of Atsumori.

He almost became the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, and is considered to be quite influential among members of the Diet. He has his own power, unlike Gokitani, a ragtag member of the Diet who relies on the support of others.

"It seems that no one was held accountable. Ms. Kanzaki went abroad very soon. People were just speculating about this matter, and that's what the gossip magazines reported. Besides... it happened fifteen years ago, so there shouldn't be any problem, right?" Ayako did not deny that she, who was just in fifth grade at the time, had read gossip magazines.

Shiraishi was not surprised that the case was not investigated.

After all, Atsumi was already a big shot in the political arena fifteen years ago. Since Kanzaki himself did not fight to the end and chose to go abroad, the matter was of course easily suppressed, and the gossip magazines would probably shut up...

But now Bai Shi is secretly concerned about this matter.

These are all hidden dangers that we need to pay attention to when conducting security operations...

Of course, Shiraishi was only slightly concerned and was going to wait until there was an official announcement on Monday before discussing the matter with Murasakibara.

There is no need to worry about what will happen on December 12nd now.

As the director of the Rice Flower Bureau, you must know how to enjoy life while you can.

After all, there are still eighteen days left, and there might be a few murders in between, so why rush now?
(End of this chapter)