Traveling back thirty years to Conan, intercepting Princess Eri

Mrs. Brian gripped her husband's arm nervously: "You mean...we're still in danger?"

“Never underestimate the desperation of criminals, madam,” Styling said seriously. “The diaries in your hands may point to some very powerful people who will not sit idly by.”

His gaze swept over everyone in the living room, finally settling on Lin Xiuyi.

“In particular, cases involving human experimentation often involve huge chains of vested interests. When these interests are threatened, some people become extremely dangerous.”

Lin Xiuyi noticed that Fei Yingli's expression had become worried, and quietly gave her a reassuring look.

His previous choice now seems wiser; media attention did indeed provide a layer of protection for the Brians.

Under the watchful eyes of the public, anyone who wants to harm them will arouse greater suspicion.

For those who remain behind the scenes, "keeping a low profile" is their survival rule; they will never take risks easily.

This kind of transparency provides far greater protection than being hidden in the shadows.

“We will accept FBI protection, and I will give you the diary immediately.”

Mr. Brian took a deep breath, gripped his wife's hand tightly, and his eyes hardened.
“But we will not hide. Noah and Lily cannot die in vain. They need justice. We want to see those bastards brought to justice and give the children an explanation.”

Agent Sterling nodded, seemingly in respect of Mr. Brian's decision.

He then turned to Lin Xiuyi: "As for you, I suggest you keep a low profile and not get involved in the investigation. Your summer camp has been terminated, and you will be notified of your return date soon."

Lin Xiu nodded to indicate that he understood. He knew very well that his mission was complete, and staying here would only increase the risk of being killed by the Black Organization. Returning to China as soon as possible was the safest option.

Next, the detectives inquired in detail about the discovery process of the diary, from how Eri organized her wardrobe to how she discovered the hidden compartment, and her reaction after opening the diary—no detail was overlooked.

Eri answered the questions cautiously, only stating the fact of the "accidental discovery" and not revealing Hayashi Hideichi's previous analysis and plan.

Lin Xiuyi looked at Fei Yingli with admiration, secretly sighing in his heart.

The future top lawyer indeed possessed outstanding adaptability and a strong sense of confidentiality, knowing what to say and what not to say, thus avoiding revealing key information while perfectly cooperating with the FBI's investigation.

“Detective, this is Lily’s diary.”

Mr. Brian took out the pink-covered diary and reluctantly handed it over.

“We have already read through the contents. We haven’t missed a single page, and there’s nothing damaged.”

Agent Sterling took the diary, took a transparent evidence bag from her briefcase, carefully placed the diary inside, and sealed it.

"Over the next few days, we will have two agents stationed near your home 24 hours a day to ensure your safety."

"At the same time, please cooperate with our investigation at any time. If you recall any clues related to Noah or Lily, even if it is just a trivial matter, please contact us immediately."

"Okay, we'll definitely cooperate!"

The Brians quickly agreed, a hint of relief finally appearing on their faces. With the FBI's protection, their fear lessened considerably.

As the agents packed up and prepared to leave, Stella stopped at the door.

He turned to look at Lin Xiuyi, his eyes filled with complex emotions, and his tone carried a profound meaning: "Mr. Lin, I have read the reports on the cases you solved in Japan. You are very talented, with keen observation skills and strong logical thinking."

"But please remember, some shadows, once deeply ingrained, can never be completely erased. In this world, there are many things that cannot be solved by 'justice' alone."

These words sounded like both a warning and the advice of someone who had been there.

Lin Xiuyi nodded solemnly: "Thank you for your advice, Detective. I will remember it."

"This is my business card. If you have the opportunity to go to the United States in the future and encounter any trouble that requires help, you can call the number on this card."

As she spoke, Stella reached into her pocket, pulled out a business card, and handed it to Lin Xiuyi.

But just as he took out his business card, a photo tucked into the gap of his pocket accidentally fell out and landed on the ground.

The photo shows a little girl with short blonde hair, about seven or eight years old, wearing a pink dress, smiling brightly at the camera.

Mr. Brian bent down to pick up the photo, handed it back to Sterling, and said with a smile, "Is this your daughter? What a lovely child."

“Yes, this is my daughter Judy.” Sterling took the photo, her previously serious face softening instantly, her eyes filled with fatherly love.

He gently stroked the photograph, his tone tinged with pride.
"She is eight years old this year. She is very sensible, but sometimes she is too naughty and makes people worry."

Judy… Lin Xiu was stunned when he heard the name.

No way?
Is this Mr. Sterling in front of me the father of Judy, the future FBI agent?
He suddenly remembered that in the original storyline, Jodie's father was an FBI investigator who was killed by Vermouth to silence him while tracking the Black Organization.

Judy was only eight years old at the time. Because her father had a habit of drinking orange juice after waking up in the morning, she went downstairs to the convenience store to buy orange juice for him.

When she returned, she witnessed Vermouth killing her father.

For some reason, Vermouth felt pity for the young girl and did not harm her. She simply lied to her, saying, "Your father is asleep, don't wake him," and then left with her favorite saying, "Secrets make women more feminine."

Although Lin Xiuyi remembered Judy's tragic experiences, he didn't remember her father's surname. Now it seems that her full name should be Judy Sterling.

I remember Vermouth saying before that her mission back to the United States, besides the Brians, also included an FBI agent, which should be this Sterling.

However, now that the diary has been exposed by the media, the FBI will definitely invest more manpower and resources in investigating this matter, so even if they kill Sterling, it won't make a difference.

To avoid being exposed, the Black Organization probably won't risk killing him again.

In this way, Judy wouldn't lose her father, wouldn't be burdened with the obsession of "avenging her father" from a young age, and wouldn't live in Vermouth's shadow for the rest of her life.

She will have a complete family and a happy childhood, instead of becoming a cold-blooded FBI agent obsessed with tracking down the Black Organization, as in the original timeline. (End of Chapter)