Daily Spy Life in the Detective Conan World

Chapter 280 Accidental Killing 1
Yuzo Tomizawa made a sarcastic remark, then introduced his father to the group: "This is my father, Tetsuji Tomizawa, the president of the Tomizawa Foundation."

The group nodded to each other in acknowledgment.

"You young people can play by yourselves. I'm going to watch TV. Today is my favorite baseball player's game, I absolutely can't miss it!"

After saying that, Tomizawa Tetsuji walked straight to the living room without any politeness.

Xia Chuan and his group sat on the sofa and began to chat.

Yuzo Tomizawa seemed very interested in Kogoro Mouri's affairs, asking him questions frequently.

Xia Chuan occasionally checked his phone and replied to Gin's messages.

The USB drive is still in his possession; even if he can't go back for the time being, he should at least give a brief report.

Gin didn't have any objections, as long as the underlying virus files were retrieved.

"Uncle, here's a cup of coffee for you. These are coffee beans that I ground myself. I hope you like it."

"Ah."

Tetsuji Tomizawa nodded in satisfaction.

"Of the three brothers, only Xiong San is truly promising."

I'm coming.

Xia Chuan pricked up his ears; what the other person was about to say was probably the cause of the other person's death.

However, it seems that the murderer is not Tomizawa Yuzo.

After all, Tomizawa Yuzo was still relatively well-regarded by the other party, so the murderer should be one of the other two sons.

really.

Tomizawa Tetsuji took a deep breath and loudly reprimanded his eldest son.

"I don't know what Taiyi is thinking. He doesn't inherit the family business and insists on becoming a novelist. He's a disgrace to me. He leaves me to manage such a large business all by myself. Doesn't he know I'm getting old? He has no consideration for me at all and he's always talking back to me."

Da Er is the same. He insists on marrying a woman of unknown origin. He doesn't know what he's doing all day. He's not proactive at work. His direct supervisor has complained to me many times. If he didn't work for his own company, he would have been fired long ago for his work efficiency!

"What a mess, none of them are any peace of mind."

Tomizawa Tetsuji rattled off a long string of words, seemingly venting his frustrations, without noticing that Natsukawa and the others didn't seem inclined to respond.

In reality, Xia Chuan and the others were quite embarrassed.

What should I say at this time?

If you're going to be the straight man, Tomizawa Yuzo is right there standing there, and it's not polite for him to make sarcastic remarks about the two older brothers on the spot.

Seemingly noticing their awkwardness, Tomizawa Yuzo said, "Alright, Father, please stop talking. We'll discuss the matter with my eldest and second brothers properly when we meet tomorrow."

Tomizawa Yuzo was speechless. If he hadn't chosen Suzuki Ayako as his fiancée, he probably would have cursed more than just two people.

He had just sighed when he was glared at by Tetsuji Tomizawa.

Seeing his father open his mouth again, Tomizawa Yuzo's lips twitched. He knew without a doubt that he would be caught in the crossfire.

Sure enough, Tomizawa Tetsuji snorted coldly and said sarcastically, "I don't think you have any talent for art. You might as well give up your hobby of painting and go back to work for the conglomerate. Suzuki and I can help you out."

Look at all the paintings you've created; every single one of them, I was the one who funded your exhibitions, and what was the result?

The alliance of two powerful conglomerates was a tremendous opportunity, and Tomizawa Tetsuji had tried to persuade his son many times, but the son wouldn't listen, and there wasn't much he could do.

Tomizawa Yuzo is already the most promising of his sons, and he must be corrected.

He did mention this to his in-laws, hoping that Suzuki Shiro would ask Suzuki Ayako to whisper in his ear, but Suzuki Shiro didn't care at all and waved his hand, saying very generously: "It's alright, we'll keep you from starving."

I don't understand. She has two daughters, the eldest is married, and the youngest has a so-so reputation. Isn't she worried that no one will inherit her family business?
"I think after you get married, you should go back to the company to gain experience. The sooner you three brothers take over the company, the sooner I can retire, right?"

"I will think about it."

Tomizawa Yuzo had no intention of discussing the matter and stood up expressionlessly, heading towards the door.

"Where?"

Let's take a look at the art studio.

"Humph."

"President Tomizawa is a bit too strict."

Xiaolan listened to the gossip and sighed. Being born into a wealthy family isn't necessarily a good thing. Your marriage partner might not be someone you love, and your job might not be something you like.

I used to marvel at the Suzuki family's private beach, but now I think it's a mixed bag.

“Mr. Mori, I think I smell a case.”

Xia Chuan turned his gaze away from the window.

Just now, he saw someone leaning against the window eavesdropping.

Although only a small part of his face was revealed, that small part was not exactly the same as Yuzo Tomizawa, but it was about 70% similar. If there was any difference, it would probably be his hairstyle.

"What do you mean?"

Before Kogoro Mouri could even speak, Conan preemptively asked a question.

"Get out of here, kid!" (ノ｀Д)ノ

Kogoro Mouri expertly tossed Conan aside, leaned closer, and whispered, "Did you notice anything amiss?"

"No, but I have a strong sense of foreboding."

Kogoro Mouri glanced suspiciously out the window. "What did you find? Never mind, I'll go out and take a look."

"I am coming too!"

Conan followed him out eagerly.

Both of them noticed that Xia Chuan had only glanced out the window before saying those words, perhaps because he had discovered something.

By the window, Conan and Kogoro Mouri stood outside the living room, examining the footprints on the ground.

"Uncle Mori, there must have been someone eavesdropping here just now."

"Could someone really be spying on us?" Kogoro Mouri's expression turned serious.

As the president of the Tomizawa Foundation, there is a high possibility that someone is following Tomizawa Tetsuji.

As for the purpose, is there even a need to say it?

Of course, it's for money.

Ever since the Suzuki family's dog was kidnapped, there has been an increase in kidnappers in the Tokyo area.

If dogs are so valuable, what about people?
"Should we notify Officer Yokomizo first?" Natsukawa suddenly asked from behind the two.

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"Uh, maybe we should wait a bit?" Kogoro Mouri felt that the chances of encountering two cases in two days were not that high.

Moreover, if we notify Yokomizo now, the news that he will die wherever he goes might spread throughout Shizuoka Prefecture.

This was something the famous detective could not accept at all. The case was clearly calling him, so how could it be that the case occurred because of him?

The cause-and-effect order is incorrect.

Moreover, footprints on the ground don't necessarily indicate a bad person; it's possible they were security guards.

There are still a few security guards in this villa area, but they usually sit at the front gate and are only responsible for opening the gate.

Even if there are criminals, with him and Xia Chuan around, no matter what kind of thugs come, they will have to kneel down!

The last time the Gale Fairy Bandit Group was the best example.

The two men, along with Joel, wiped out a gang of twelve armed criminals.

Conan did not refute, and he was confident that he could control the situation.

One person is really not a big deal, and there is indeed no evidence right now. Tomizawa Tetsuji might not care about a single footprint.

After lunch, Kogoro Mouri and Conan patrolled around the villa, and Natsukawa was naturally drafted into the task.

The reason is that he has strong observation skills and might be able to discover something.

"Strange, have they already left?"

After circling around several times, the three of them did not see anyone, but there were indeed some footprints on the ground, indicating that someone had been there.

"Uncle Mori, Uncle Natsukawa, look here!"

Before they knew it, Conan had climbed onto the roof of the Tomizawa family villa and was waving at them.

"What did you find?"

Natsukawa and Mori climbed the stairs.

"This morning, President Tomizawa said the TV antenna suddenly broke down, and I suspected there might be a problem. Now it seems to be sabotage." Conan said thoughtfully. He had only changed the map a short time ago, and a case had already come knocking on his door. This damned charm of a detective.

The antenna was cut in half, and the cut was very clean, clearly indicating that it was cut with a knife.

These aluminum products are inherently fragile, and the antenna is hollow, making it very easy to cut.

"It seems someone is indeed planning something against the Tomizawa family."

Kogoro Mouri's expression turned serious, and he casually punched Conan on the head: "How many times have I told you not to run around? Don't you know how dangerous the rooftop is? Get down here right now!"

"Oh--"

Conan rubbed his head and silently went downstairs.

"Should we call the police?" Xia Chuan asked.

Kogoro Mouri confidently raised his head: "Don't worry, I've examined the footprints on the ground. There's only one person. If he dares to show up, I'll give him a back throw immediately."

"also."

Xia Chuan shrugged and said, "Then I'll go fishing for a while. Sonoko said there are a lot of fish here, so I'll try to add some to dinner!"

"Okay, I'll definitely drink two bottles of beer tonight!"

Kogoro Mouri laughed heartily.

Beer with seafood, aren't you afraid of getting gout? Xia Chuan thought to himself.

If Kogoro Mouri weren't such an important protagonist, his uric acid levels would probably have exploded by now, given his daily drinking habit.

Fishing is a very relaxing activity.

The water's surface is calm and still, just like the heart.

Occasional fluctuations can be exciting because there might be fish taking the bait, without wasting time thinking about the complexities of life and work.

At first, Xia Chuan used fishing as an excuse, but in the end he found that it was addictive.

The Suzuki family's private waters were indeed as abundant as Sonoko had said; at least Natsukawa finally experienced the joy of fishing.

The spider web launcher that was originally planned to be taken out was now spared its bullets.

This was destined to be a day of great success, it's a pity Joel wasn't there, otherwise I would definitely have shown off.

The time soon came to evening.

Back at the Suzuki family villa, cooking was already in full swing, with wisps of smoke rising from the chimneys. Combined with the tranquil surroundings, it truly felt like paradise!
Because Ayako Suzuki was preparing to show off her skills to her future father-in-law, Natsukawa didn't join in the fun.

Tetsuji Tomizawa never left the TV screen. He had no idea that a baseball game could go on for half a day and still not be over. This can only be attributed to Aoyama's rather peculiar setting.

In short, the baseball game lasted for half a day from start to finish. It wasn't until 10 p.m., after everyone had finished dinner, that the game ended.

During this time, Natsukawa also learned why Sonoko had called him over.

It turns out that the Suzuki family's modern art museum has been completed and will hold an exhibition in a few days.

Because the Egg of Memories is extremely precious, the Suzuki Foundation decided to invite Natsukawa and Kogoro Mouri to participate.

The Suzuki family offered very tempting terms for security of the Egg of Memories, and Natsukawa and Kogoro Mori had no reason to refuse.

"Just this morning, Uncle Jirokichi received a notice from Kaito Kid. I'll leave this matter to you two."

Ayako Suzuki stood up and bowed deeply. This time, things absolutely could not go wrong again. The series of incidents had greatly affected the Suzuki family's prestige and business. If another problem arose, many business competitors would likely take advantage of the situation.

With so many resources controlled by the Suzuki Group, it's easy to attract unwanted attention.

"No problem, with me, Kogoro Mouri, here, Kaito Kid can't cause any trouble!" Kogoro Mouri laughed heartily, and casually put his arm around Natsukawa's shoulder: "If we add Natsukawa to the mix, we can definitely bring Kaito Kid to justice and restore justice to the law."

"Last time, I don't know who it was that didn't even realize President Suzuki was actually Kid in disguise, and chatted with him for a long time."

Conan muttered something under his breath.

If Uncle Mori could overcome his overconfidence, he might actually become a famous detective.

"Bang~"

"Kid, if you can't talk, go to sleep."

Kogoro Mouri glanced at Conan sideways. "He's been neglecting me for three days and he's already causing trouble. He eats my food and lives in my house and still says such things. What an ingrate!"

"Alright, alright, with Mr. Mori, the great detective, around, I think Suzuki-kun can rest assured." Tomizawa Tetsuji acted as peacemaker, smiling as he changed the subject: "Ayako's cooking skills are truly extraordinary. Yuzo is so lucky to have found such a virtuous fiancée like you!"

Tomizawa Tetsuji showered him with praise, wishing his son would get married right then and there.

She's clearly the daughter of a wealthy tycoon, yet her cooking skills are so good; no one would believe she's not virtuous.

"The TV show is over, I think it's time to go home and sleep."

Tomizawa Tetsuji glanced at his watch. He had been watching TV all day and was exhausted. If his daughter-in-law hadn't been there, he would have left after dinner and wouldn't have had to spend so much time chatting with the younger generation.

"So soon?" Ayako Suzuki glanced out the window. "The rain seems to be quite heavy. Should we wait a while before going back?"

It started raining outside right after dinner began.

The rain is still quite heavy and it's clear it won't stop anytime soon.

"It's alright, it's just across the street, not far away. This old man doesn't have as much energy as you young people."

Tomizawa Tetsuji was already sixty years old and his physical condition was not as good as that of a young person, so Suzuki Ayako stopped trying to stop him and nodded in agreement.

"Shall I see you off?" Tomizawa Yuzo said.

"No need. You should spend more time with Ayako instead of doing art all the time. You've been in the studio all afternoon, and Ayako has been doing all the dinner preparations. Is that reasonable?"

Tomizawa Tetsuji was furious. His son was fine when he didn't speak, but he would get angry as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Listen up, give up painting now and come back to work. I won't be supporting your next art exhibition."

Tomizawa Yuzo clearly didn't like hearing this, and his face grew increasingly sour as he listened, until finally he simply turned and left.

"Yuzo, where are you going!?"

"To the art studio." Tomizawa Yuzo left without looking back.

That's why he's only now introducing his father to his fiancée; this old guy is really rude.

Regardless of whether there were outsiders present, he showed no mercy when scolding his brothers.

"Hmph—ignore him, let him think about it himself. He's already in his twenties. If he's still so immature, what will he do when he gets married?"

"Alright, let's not talk about these unpleasant things anymore."

You know it's a downer?
Conan pursed his lips; he hated people who planned other people's futures the most.

Tomizawa Tetsuji got up to leave, but just then, a bolt of lightning suddenly flashed past the window.

Within two seconds, the rain intensified suddenly, as if it were pouring down.

Visibility was completely obscured by the rain, with a minimum of two meters.

Then thunder roared, and the magnificent chandelier overhead began to flicker.

"here we go again?"

Conan looked up.

The next moment, the entire room was plunged into darkness.

"Mr. Tomizawa, I'm afraid you'll have to stay here a little longer."

The power outage was so sudden that Kogoro Mouri couldn't help but suspect it was related to the footprints he had found at noon.

"What's wrong?"

Tetsuji Tomizawa had a question mark on his forehead.

"It must have been caused by the thunder just now," Ayako Suzuki said with some concern. "I'll go find some candles first."

This was strange. Just as Kogoro Mouri was about to stop it, a woman's scream suddenly broke the sound of the pattering rain outside the window.

Whose voice is that?

In an instant, everyone's attention was focused on the three girls in the living room.

Conan took out his watch-shaped flashlight and shone it on the three of them. Only then did he show a surprised expression.

"Are there women here?"

Natsukawa looked at Tomizawa Tetsuji, as if asking if that voice belonged to his mistress.

"Cough cough." Tomizawa Tetsuji shook his head frantically, his hands clasped in front of him. "Impossible! Besides us, the only other person here is Yuuzo, who just left. But he's a man!"

"Xiong San!!!"

Ayako Suzuki's eyes widened suddenly. The voice wasn't her fiancé's, but he had just left, so the voice might be related to him.

Sonoko Suzuki grabbed her older sister, who was about to leave, and said, "It's too dangerous. Let's wait for the call to come back on."

"But."

"Xia Chuan and I will go out and take a look."

Kogoro Mouri glanced at Ran and gestured for her to take care of the people in the room.

"I'll go as well."

Conan followed the two out the door.

The villa was located in a remote area, and after the power outage, there was no light at all. Even the moonlight was covered by dark clouds, so they could only rely on their senses to find their way.

The torrential rain reduced visibility, making it very difficult to find people.

Fortunately, Conan has a watch-shaped searchlight.

"it's here."

Conan quickly spotted a woman in the open space between the two villas.

The woman, dressed in black, lay slumped in a puddle, her blood mingling with the rainwater and staining the ground red.

Her eyes were wide open, and blood was still seeping from the wound on her forehead, with a faint white substance visible inside.

"His brains were splattered out."

Xia Chuan frowned, took out a handkerchief, and fiddled with the deceased's hair, revealing his face.

"Do you know each other?"

He had been fishing all afternoon and didn't know what was going on. He also didn't know if the woman had been there that afternoon.

"never seen it."

"do not know."

Conan and Kogoro Mouri both shook their heads.

"That's strange, but this outfit doesn't seem like that of a good person."

Logically speaking, it should have been Tomizawa Tetsuji who died at that time.

It's one thing that the other person didn't die, but how come there's an extra female victim?

"Damn it, the plot has changed again."

Xia Chuan rubbed his temples, looking somewhat helpless.

(There will be another chapter at 6 PM)
(End of this chapter)