Conan: Chief of Rice Flower's Science Points

Chapter 291 Rice Flower Special Insurance Service
Dongdong: Actually, I don’t think that Yamamura Sou is really a professional in Aoyama’s setting. Judging from the police situation in “Detective Conan”, Aoyama’s setting of the police is not realistic. But let’s just play it like this, no need to be serious. (Otherwise, it can’t explain the promotion)
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Not long after, Bai Shi had finished bandaging and was putting on his clothes and buttoning them up when he suddenly heard a cheerful voice coming from the side...

"Officer Chashi, we've found a clue to the deceased's identity. That tie clip belongs to Toudou [Negishi Shoji]... Ouch." Yamamura ran over and fell flat on his face.

Negishi Corporation?

Bai Shi seemed to hear a familiar name, so he turned his head to look over.

Seeing Shiraishi looking over, Ayako said helplessly: "Xiao Hei...how about we stay one more night? Take care of yourself."

Although Ayako felt sorry for Shiraishi's injury and hoped that he would have a good rest - apart from anything else, if it was an ordinary person, let alone recuperation, he would probably have been promoted two levels in police rank - but Shiraishi himself was obviously unable to rest.

"Sorry." Bai Shi said apologetically after hearing this.

"I'll get you some clothes..." Ayako rolled her eyes at him.

Shiraishi's current clothes are backless, and apart from their own room, there probably isn't any clothes in the entire Gunma area that will fit Shiraishi!
"Wait a minute... Patrolman, please send her back to the hotel for me, and bring the things over for me later." Bai Shi found a patrolman at the scene.

Firstly, it was for safety. Although this case did not seem to be an indiscriminate attack, a murder had just been discovered after all. Secondly, it saved Ayako from having to go through so much trouble and she could rest earlier.

"Ah... yes!" The patrolman also knew that Shiraishi was the Superintendent of Police from Dongdu, and he quickly saluted in response - although the title of "Superintendent of Police" is not very prominent in Dongdu, in the county police headquarters, most of their directors are just at the same level as Shiraishi.

"You should also come back early and rest." Ayako instructed Shiraishi.

After Ayako left, Bai Shi walked over to Chashi and asked curiously, "Have you found out the identity of the deceased?"

As for the identity of the deceased, Shiraishi is actually quite optimistic - after all, this is not ten or twenty years ago, and even if it is an "acquaintance", there is always a way to extract effective biological information.

Even if the Gunma Prefectural Police can't handle it, they can send it to Toudou for technical support, but it will be difficult to determine the time of death.

However, what Bai Shi didn't expect was that the identity of the deceased was discovered just after the body was carried away?

When Cha saw Bai Shi coming over and asking directly about the case, his expression was a little awkward, but in the end he did not say no.

"Well, the tie clip on the deceased was a custom-made pure gold one with the company's name on it. We just verified that their president is indeed out of contact. It is said that only the president's custom-made tie clip is gold. We also checked the hotel's check-in records and found that the person did not return to the hotel afterwards...

"Then we will compare the teeth with the dentist's records and notify the family to come for identification." Cha Shi said as he handed the phone to Bai Shi.

If there is a suspect, it is easier to confirm his identity. The dentist's treatment records are the easiest identification mark to find in this situation.

The page on the phone is the news page of [Negishi Shoji]. The picture shows a tall and thin middle-aged man, who is the president of [Negishi Shoji].

"Masaki Negishi?" Shiraishi looked at the name with a strange expression on his face.

When Shiraishi heard the name of the company just now, it sounded familiar to him. Now that he saw the name and photo of the deceased, he was even more certain...

"Yes, it's a company in Touto... Inspector Shiraishi, do you know it?" From Shiraishi's reaction, it seemed that he knew it.

Shiraishi nodded and said, "This [Negishi Shoji] is a company in Beika Town. The president... is an acquaintance of mine. He treated me to a meal once."

Although President Negishi is very familiar with him now, he is indeed not very familiar with Shiraishi. They have only met each other in "daily public relations activities".

Cha Shi showed an expression of envy and jealousy when he heard this - it’s good to be a senior police officer, and there are even business banquets!
"After all, he also graduated from the University of Tokyo. Knowing that I took office in Mika, of course he came to build relationships with me." Shiraishi explained - you'd better get admitted to the University of Tokyo first.

Observation: ...

"Inspector Shiraishi, do you know if he has any enemies?" Cha Shi asked without giving up.

But of course Bai Shi shook his head: "I don't know, I only saw him that one time...but he gives people the impression that he is a casual person."

Since they had only been friends for dinner once, Shiraishi certainly had no idea about his social situation.

At this moment, another SUV drove straight to the scene, with "Tulip Anxin Insurance" written on the body of the car...

Then a middle-aged employee wearing a business suit and glasses came down from the car. He handed out his business card to the police officers who stopped him. "Hello, I'm Yamashita, a claims adjuster for Tulip Anxin Insurance. I heard that our client Mr. Negishi Masaki had an accident, so I came here to confirm his death. Can I come in?"

The patrol officer on duty was also stunned for a moment, and then he said decisively: "Of course not! Does your insurance company need to come to the scene to confirm this? Shouldn't you wait for the family to submit the death certificate?"

"We are based in Beika Town and serve the insurance needs of the entire Touto and Toujima Island. We are committed to quickly confirming claims..." Yamashita, the claims adjuster, said very reasonably.

Just then, Yamashita saw Shiraishi at the scene—although there were many police officers, Shiraishi was clearly visible.

"Ah! It's Director Shiraishi!" Yamashita shouted immediately.

Cha Shi also muttered at this time: "Huh? The insurance claims adjuster is coming to the scene?"

Bai Shi's expression changed and he said, "Let him in."

Upon hearing this, Cha Shi waved to the patrolman.

As soon as Yamashita was released, he immediately came to Bai Shi and bowed, saying, "Director Bai Shi, do you still remember me? The last time I went to your office..."

"Yeah, he was kicked out." Shiraishi still remembers - this guy went to the police station to sell life insurance to the criminal police, but was kicked out by Section Chief Marubi.

"Are you injured again? Injuries like yours would be treated badly in our Tulip..." Yamashita is both a claims adjuster and a salesman.

But Shiraishi interrupted, "Okay, can I see Negishi Masaki's insurance records?"

"This... is it confirmed to be Mr. Negishi?" Yamashita said, looking at the black human silhouette on the ground - the body had been carried away, and even if it hadn't been carried away, he probably wouldn't have been able to recognize it.

"I'm not sure, but I'd like to see Negishi's insurance information," Shiraishi said directly.

"Of course ordinary people can't watch it..." Yamashita just finished speaking, and immediately changed the subject: "But Director Shiraishi, you are certainly not an ordinary person."

Then he handed the folder to Shiraishi.

Bai Shi has speed reading skills, and after flipping through it, he was stunned...

"Huh? What's the matter with this life insurance? Five hundred million? And it was three months ago? Aren't the beneficiaries family members?" Bai Shi immediately discovered this strange insurance policy.

"That's right. This is the special service of our Tulip Peace of Mind Insurance. You can designate anyone as the beneficiary, and the insurance starts from three months..." Yamashita immediately introduced it.

Shiraishi:……

Cha Shi couldn't sit still anymore, and hurried over to Bai Shi, standing on tiptoe to look at the insurance policy...

"So... three months ago, Negishi Masaki took out a life insurance policy for 500 million yen with this man named Abe Yutaka as the beneficiary. Then, just when the insurance came into effect, he died?" Shiraishi's face darkened.

And it’s still based in Beika-cho… Are you doing this kind of insurance in Beika-cho just to see a river of blood?

"Well... I'm here to confirm this as well." Yamashita said seriously.

"Isn't this insurance policy too suspicious?" Cha Shi said after pulling off Bai Shi's arm and looking at the policy in his hand.

Indeed, in terms of motivation, the motive of this man named Abe Yutaka is a little too clear...

"Do you know who this person named Abe Yutaka is?" Shiraishi remembered that Yamashita in front of him was also a salesman, so he asked another question.

"I know. I was the one who signed the insurance policy for Mr. Abe and Mr. Negishi." Yamashita looked as if you had asked the right person.

Shiraishi:……

"You signed it? Are you sure Negishi signed it voluntarily? Wait...you said the insurance policy for 'the two of them'?" Chashi asked hurriedly.

"That's right. They both bought 500 million life insurance policies with each other as the beneficiary, saying it was a 'bet' and the one who lived longer would win 500 million." Yamashita still remembers this.

"These rich people..." Cha Shi complained, "They are always looking for trouble."

Shiraishi asked, "What does this Abe Yutaka do?"

"He runs a factory in the construction industry. The construction industry has been in a downturn recently. When I signed the contract, I was a little worried that he would commit suicide. Fortunately..." Yamashita seemed relieved at this time.

At this time, Shiraishi and Chashi looked at each other - this Abe Yutaka was becoming more and more suspicious!

Not only was he the beneficiary of a 500 million yuan insurance policy, he was even short of money...

"His factory is..." Shiraishi asked specifically.

"Abe Building is also in Beika-cho." Yamashita answered like he knew all the details.

Okay, two people from Beika Town, let’s make a bet on who will die first... Shiraishi feels that it would be abnormal if nothing happens!

"If any Beika-machi resident buys this kind of insurance in the future, he must report to the police station first!" Shiraishi said unhappily.

"Eh? But this is customer privacy..." Yamashita muttered softly, and only stopped talking when Shiraishi glared at him.

Upon hearing this, Cha Shi looked at Shiraishi and said, "Officer Shiraishi, over in Beika Town..."

"I'll call and ask." Bai Shi took the initiative to say.

"Thank you." Cha Shi said with a nod.

Generally speaking, if the suspect is located in Touto, the case can be transferred to the Metropolitan Police Department...

Although in theory the Metropolitan Police Department and the prefectural police headquarters are parallel and not subordinate to each other, in reality, except for the Osaka Prefectural Police and the Kyoto Prefectural Police, the other prefectural police headquarters are little brothers in front of the Metropolitan Police Department... Only the Osaka Prefectural Police and the Kyoto Prefectural Police are different, they are stinking little brothers...

For the prosecutor who is eager to make a contribution, he certainly does not want the case to be transferred directly back to the Metropolitan Police Department. It would be best if he could close the case himself.

However, this requires cooperation from Dongdu. If Bai Shi was not right in front of him, it would be difficult for him to find such an opportunity.

Shiraishi then called Haitani directly. Haitani and Zinaris were on duty tonight - after all, it was not a case officially transferred to the police station. In this case, Shiraishi would not contact the Criminal Division directly.

"I've asked the agency to investigate. If they find evidence, they'll try to detain the person first." Bai Shi said to Cha Shi after he put down the phone.

"Thank you very much!" Cha Shi said gratefully.

Bai Shi nodded and said, "Find a detective tomorrow and go back to Dongdu with me."

"Yes! That... Detective Shancun." After hesitating for a moment, Cha Shi clicked on Shancun Cao.

Shiraishi:? ? ?
Are you serious?

Bai Shi looked at Cha Shi in surprise.

"Eh? Am I going? Sure!" Shancuncao said in a tone that said, "As expected of an officer who knows how to judge people," and immediately asked, "Leaving tomorrow? Then can I go home first? I have to talk to my grandma..."

Cha Shi waved his hands unhappily and told him to get out...

After Yamamura left, Cha Shi met Shiraishi's puzzled look and said, "The county police are not like the Metropolitan Police Department. There are not many people available. Besides...if Inspector Yamamura is appointed, at least it's just a little lacking here. He still has a straight spine."

After hearing what he said, Bai Shi understood that Cha Shi was mainly worried that other criminal police would become hesitant yes-men when they arrived in Dongdu.

After all, Shancun Cao is from the professional group, and... his brain is not very good. On the contrary, he will not be afraid of anything in Dongdu - let alone other things, if someone hints something to him, Shancun Cao... I am afraid he will not understand it at all!
Anyway, in Cha Shi's opinion, this is just the job of a liaison officer, and going there would only be equivalent to being his "stand-in", and this kind of credit is indeed the most cost-effective when given to Shancun.

However, speaking of the county police, Shiraishi was reminded of the "Heaven and Earth" he had seen before.

Normally, the Nagano Prefectural Police Headquarters, like the Gunma Prefectural Police Headquarters, is a small-scale headquarters, but Nagano Prefecture does not seem to be that weak. At most... someone just stole their guns!

……

Seeing that there were no more clues, Bai Shi went back to the B&B to rest...but ended up staying one more night.

The next morning, Shiraishi and Ayako came out of the hotel. At this time, Yamamura Cao also came to meet them with a large luggage bag. Looking at his large and small bags...

Ayako:……

"Ahem, Ayako, this is the Inspector Yamamura from Gunma Prefecture." Seeing this, Shiraishi awkwardly introduced her to Ayako.

"Hello, you are the girlfriend of Police Shiraishi, right? Oh... by the way." Yamamura said, put down his luggage bag and took out a box of "Gunma Hot Spring Manju".

"This is a specialty from here. My grandmother asked me to bring it specifically, saying it's a gift for my colleagues in Dongdu." Shancun said arrogantly.

"This..." Ayako couldn't help but hesitate when she saw it was a steamed bun.

Bai Shi had already seen through it and said, "Keep it..."

Well, according to the unspoken rules of the East Island Country, there is usually something underneath this kind of specialty, especially the "mantou", which is more suggestive than ordinary local specialties, just like what the director of Dorobiga Park gave to Shiraishi.

but……

It was sent by Shancuncao, he is really a pure bun!
If he were to go to Dongdu and send people around like this, he probably wouldn't be able to return to Dongdu in this lifetime...

(End of this chapter)