Traveling back thirty years to Conan, intercepting Princess Eri

Mito Jun fell silent; he knew his father was telling the truth.

In recent years, he has also taken over part of the family business and is well aware of the family's predicament.

It was precisely for this reason that Mito Hayato was eager to seize the family fortune, fearing that the Mito family would completely decline in a few years.

"Desire is endless. The difference lies only in who has the more skillful means, who has more patience, and who... can better control the situation and have the last laugh."

Shinzo Mito glanced at the entrance of the Osaka Police Headquarters in the distance, where an officer was watching them, his tone becoming serious.

"The police are still investigating who tampered with the other railing, so we should not let our guard down."

"Keep a low profile during this time, don't go out, and don't talk to anyone about this. Get rid of the cutting tools as soon as possible, and make sure the police don't find them."

Mito Hayato nodded quickly: "I'll go back to the hotel to handle it now."

“No need to rush.” Mito Shinzo waved his hand. “The police may already be monitoring you. Going back now would only arouse suspicion.”

"Just stay home and cooperate with the police's follow-up investigation. I'll find someone to handle the rest."

Shinzo Mito flicked the last bit of ash from his cigar, threw the butt on the ground, and crushed it out with his leather shoe.
"Remember, no matter what the police ask, don't admit to your crimes. Without direct evidence, they can't do anything to you."

"As for the other railing, let's just wait and see. Whoever did it, it's a good thing for us, as it can divert the police's attention."

After saying that, Mito Shinzo said no more, opened the car door, and got into the driver's seat.

The black luxury sedan started up and slowly drove away from the parking lot, quickly merging into the traffic on the street and disappearing into the night.

Mito Jun stood alone, the night wind filling his thin clothes, his father's last words like cold wedges striking his heart.

……

The soft morning light filters through the delicate bamboo blinds in the courtyard, illuminating the rustic yet elegant Japanese garden of the Ikenami family.

Lin Xiu woke up early and was doing her morning exercises in a corner of the courtyard. While stretching, she was also thinking about the case from the previous night.

Just then, the sliding door leading to the main house was gently opened, and Shizuka Ikenami walked out.

She was wearing a light gray tracksuit, her hair neatly tied into a high ponytail, revealing her smooth forehead and graceful neck.

As the girl warmed up by moving her wrists and ankles, her gaze naturally fell on Lin Xiuyi in the courtyard.

Good morning, Mr. Lin.

A mischievous smile appeared on Ikebab Shizuka's face.

"The weather is so nice, do you have time to go for a morning run with me? The streets of Osaka in the early morning feel quite different from those in Tokyo."

Lin Xiuyi stopped what she was doing, turned around decisively, pretended not to hear, and prepared to end her morning exercise and go back to her room.

"Oh dear," seeing his expression, Ikeba Shizuka seemed to have just remembered something. Her voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached Lin Xiuyi's ears. "By the way, what's Uncle Gangsi's phone number again? Why is your memory so bad lately?"

Lin Xiuyi's steps froze on the spot.

Takeshi Ikenami, head of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters, was the person directly in charge of the Riverview Hotel fall case last night.

For Hideaki Hayashi, who was unfamiliar with Osaka and had no official status, Takeshi Ikenami was almost the only way to learn about last night's case.

If Ikenami Shizuka, his own niece, happens to be unable to remember or is unable to contact the other party, then even if Lin Xiuyi has the strongest curiosity and reasoning ability, he will be like a headless fly, isolated from the core information of the case. This is an open conspiracy!

A blatant scheme to exploit his weaknesses!
Ikeba Shizuka seemed oblivious to Lin Xiuyi's stiffness and stretched out a big yawn on her own.

The loose-fitting sportswear tightened with this movement, instantly outlining her full and proud curves and her slender yet powerful waist.

In a fleeting glance, her youthful and healthy vitality, along with her unique feminine grace, were fully revealed.

Chi Bo Jinghua glanced at Lin Xiuyi, who was frozen in place, with a half-smile, then took off running straight towards the street outside the courtyard gate.

A morning breeze blew by, lifting the ends of her ponytail.

Lin Xiuyi stood there, engaged in a brief but intense internal struggle.

Follow?
She has clearly walked right into a trap; who knows what other tricks this shrewd young lady has up her sleeve?

Don’t follow?

The clues to the case may have ended there, but the urge to explore the unsolved mystery is like a kitten's claws scratching at my heart.

After hesitating for less than three seconds, Lin Xiuyi resigned himself to his fate, exhaled, adjusted his breathing, and quickly followed after him.

They quickly caught up with the pale gray figure ahead and kept side by side.

"Curiosity really did kill the cat."

Upon hearing footsteps beside her, Ikeba Shizuka's smile widened.

The girl tilted her head slightly, her tone almost overflowing with sarcasm.

"I never expected our calm and rational Detective Lin to fall for it so easily. If I had known you were so gullible, I would have just used this as leverage to make you obediently call me 'Mr. One'..."

She dragged out the last syllable, with a hint of regret, as if she had missed out on a fortune.

“Hey, don’t forget,” Lin Xiuyi quickly reminded him, “you said it yourself before, that I have to call you that willingly.”

"Tch, I should have kept my mouth shut," Chibo Jinghua pursed her lips, her delicate nose wrinkling slightly as she showed a rare expression of annoyance, but she quickly regained her composed and confident demeanor.

The two of them walked side by side along the street where Ikebami's house was located and began their morning run.

The streets were sparsely populated in the early morning, with only the occasional newspaper delivery vehicle or cleaning truck passing by.

Neat houses and well-maintained gardens line both sides of the road, and the air is fresh.

The silence lasted for a while, broken only by the rhythmic footsteps and soft breathing.

Seeing that Ikeba Shizuka was only focused on running and didn't seem to intend to bring up the case or the details of the transaction, Lin Xiuyi could only try to start a conversation by making small talk.

"Speaking of which... Mr. Shigematsu and Ms. Kazumi, shouldn't they be getting married soon?"

"I don't know about that." Shizuka Ikenami shook her head, her ponytail swaying gently with her movement. "Mr. Shigematsu and Ms. Kazumi are friends of Morizono-senpai."

"I haven't seen them since we parted ways at the last kendo tournament in Mika."

"However, if all goes well, their wedding should be soon, right? After all, they overcame so many obstacles to be together, they'll definitely cherish it." (End of Chapter)