Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

Chapter 125 Gin Seeks Education from Shoichi

A Mitsubishi car tire explosion resulted in one death and multiple injuries.

I'll never buy a Mitsubishi car again; Zhengyi Auto's quality is much better.

The general manager of Mita Motors stated that these are malicious slanders by rival companies.

As Zheng looked at the newspaper in his hand, he felt that his competitors were really wicked, actually producing cars with tires that would explode.

It's probably because his company has a conscience, which is related to his consistent commitment to treating employees and customers with the utmost sincerity.

"It's a day off today, what are you going out for?"

"Tutor Xiaolan."

"what?"

Ai, carrying her schoolbag, said, "Ran has memory problems and can't remember some high school knowledge, so the teacher asked me to tutor her."

“That’s so pitiful,” Zheng Yi said.

It's terrible that high school students have forgotten what they've learned.

Ai knew what Shoichi was thinking just by looking at his expression.
"It's not as bad as you think. As long as you talk to Ran about it, she'll remember," Ai said.

"That's good." Zheng Yi nodded.

"I'm going out."

"Be careful on the road," Zheng Yi said.

As long as it's not Akemi Miyano, it's fine to find Ran.

"Wait a moment."

"doing what?"

Zheng Yi took out a piece of paper, wrote "Don't pinch the teacher's cheeks" on it, and stuck it on Xiao Ai's schoolbag.

"That's good."

"Are you a child?" Ai asked, displeased.

Ignoring Ai's dissatisfaction, Zheng Yi said to her, "I'll call Vermouth away for you, so she won't recognize you."

"it is good."

Ai frowned again and asked, "Why did you let Vermouth join your company? She's a member of the organization."

"Don't engage in workplace discrimination," Zheng Yi said seriously.

"what?"

Ai looked at Masakazu in disbelief.

Me? Workplace discrimination?

“You can’t prevent Vermouth from working at a legitimate company just because she’s a member of the organization. I treat everyone the same.” Shoichi looked at Ai with disdain.

I never expected you to be like this, Ai, discriminating against others.

Ai Haibara remained expressionless.

When it came to the organization, it seemed like she was the one who was discriminated against.

"Your so-called equal treatment means you're just exploiting everyone equally, right?" Ai asked.

"I do not have."

"Heh." Ai sneered.

You can tell from her sister that Zheng Yi is the kind of guy who was born to be hung on a street lamp.

It's unclear what kind of leverage Vermouth has that has fallen into Zheng Yi's hands, making her his servant as well.

Shoichi gently patted Ai's head.

Looks like you're asking for some exploitation too.

He believes that among all the people he knows, besides himself, only Ai Haibara has the easiest life, which is incorrect.

"I'm leaving!"

Ai arrived at the Mouri Detective Agency with her little schoolbag on her back.

Vermouth had indeed left.

Even though she has left, Ai doesn't think she can rest; she's probably been assigned to do something else.

"Welcome, Ai-sensei."

"Ahem, let's start reviewing," Ai said.

Ai and Ran took out their textbooks and sat at the table by the window to start reviewing.

At first, Xiaolan was very serious.

As more and more material was taught, Xiaolan's memory of the textbook knowledge gradually returned. While Xiao Ai was giving a serious lecture, a hand pinched her cheek.

"Ok?"

Ai Haibara immediately stopped teaching and looked at Ran, who was making disrespectful gestures towards her teacher.

"Uh, sorry, I couldn't help it," Xiaolan said apologetically.

Xiao Ai's face was ashen.

"I'm so sorry, Ai. I won't do that again," Ran assured her repeatedly.

Ai still didn't give Ran a response, either in terms of expression or words.

He simply placed his schoolbag on the table and pointed the note that read "Don't pinch the teacher's cheeks" at Xiaolan.

"what?"

"Keep studying," Ai said.

Zheng Yi predicted it once again.

That guy never does anything unnecessary; this note really came in handy.

……

"What has Vermouth been up to lately?"

“I work for Cointreau’s company,” Vodka said.

"Is that guy planning to steal wages in two places?" Gin said with a sneer.

That kind of guy will never take anything seriously, no matter where he is.

That guy Cointreau still doesn't understand Vermouth; how could he hire that guy?

“Well, Vermouth works at Cointreau and she’s quite hardworking,” Vodka said.

As the leader's driver and secretary, Vodka frequently inquired about the movements of the organization's members.

At Cointreau's company, Vermouth's efforts went beyond mere hard work; she practically worked herself to the bone.

I want to dedicate all my time to the company.

He was practically giving his own money to the company.

“Beth Morde not only works for a security company, providing security services to others, but she also helps Cointreau manage its entertainment company. She's even currently filming a movie,” Vodka said.

Gin's expression froze.

Are you talking about Vermouth?

That guy who was always out of contact within the organization, did he go to Cointreau's company to become a model worker?

Is this right?
Vodka also found it hard to believe.

But that's what it is.

"Ahem, I'm afraid even the boss would find it hard to believe that Vermouth would do this," Gin said.

What kind of magic does Cointreau possess that could change Vermouth so drastically?

"What about agave?"

“Well, he’s a little better off than Vermouth, but he practically lives in the newspaper office,” Vodka said.

He felt that Tequila was almost forgetting his identity as a member of the organization.

This guy's injuries should have healed by now, but he hasn't returned to work with the organization.

“Big brother, it’s time to give Tequila some missions, otherwise this guy will really forget his organization identity,” Vodka said.

Gin nodded.

The organization already has a limited number of people, so it's impossible to leave a healthy person idle indefinitely.

"Crack~"

Zheng Yi clapped his hands to attract the attention of Gin and Vodka.

"What brings Young Master Zhengyi here to see us?" Gin said sarcastically.

“Of course I have something to ask of you,” Zheng Yi said.

He sat at the counter, poured himself a glass of milk from the bar, and said to Gin, "Give me a few more software designers, I need them."

“That’s all,” Gin said.

Organizations are also useful.

“I’ll pay for it, consider it rent,” Zheng Yi said.

What do you need a software designer for?

Zheng Yi said, "I have set up a security company and need them to design and maintain security systems."

Also, while we're at it, let's try to crack our competitors' systems and cause them some trouble.

"We might as well just kill him," Gin said.

Business competition isn't that complicated. If you eliminate all your competitors, naturally no one will dare to compete with you.

Vodka tightened his coat. His older brother might have just been saying it, but Cointreau really did it.

Moreover, everyone knows that Zhengyi does this, but it cannot be prevented or punished, and everyone lives in the terror of Zhengyi.

“After all, it’s a legitimate company; we can’t use such crude methods,” Zheng Yi said.

"Does hacking into someone else's system mean it's not vulgar?"

“That was a victory for technology,” Zheng Yi said.

Gin glanced at Masakazu indifferently.

No matter how nicely it's said, it's all the same.

"I can give you some," Gin said generously.

Gin raised his glass and said to Shoichi, "Speaking of which, how do you get your employees to work so hard?"

Gin was getting a real headache from dealing with those people in the organization.

The organization is paying them a fair amount of money; all they need to do is risk their lives. Yet, one or two of them are very resistant to the organization's tasks.

Tequila was just average, nowhere near as hardworking as he was at Zheng Yi Company.

Vermouth is a seasoned slacker; at Zheng Yi's company, she's known as a workaholic.

After being trained by Zheng Yi, the two underwent a transformation.

Gin actually wanted the other members of the organization to be disciplined as well.

It's exhausting to always work so hard alone.

"sincere."

Zheng Yi said earnestly, "As long as they feel my sincerity, they will respond to me."

"Oh?"

What nonsense are you spouting again?
Gin scoffed.

He wouldn't believe such lies told to a child.

“Sincerity is the ultimate weapon; I never lie,” Zheng Yi said.

"A finishing move?"

Gin nodded.

That's a special move, quite interesting.

If he had said that earlier, he wouldn't have been so clueless.

For those who disobey, just kill them.

It seems the people in the organization are too complacent, lacking any sense of urgency or crisis, which is why they are so lax.

If we kill all these lazy people, then the remaining people will work desperately for the organization.

sincere?

It's just another way of saying the truth.

“Vermouth isn’t someone you can kill so easily,” Gin said, frowning.

“Ha, I didn’t kill anyone, but moved her with my sincerity,” Zheng Yi said.

Gin nodded again.

Understood.

Instead of killing, they resorted to other methods of threat.

As expected of a conglomerate, their methods of managing people are truly masterful.

However, he had no idea what would threaten Vermouth.

"By the way, the most important thing is that the treatment must be good," Zheng Yi said. "We also need to ensure that their lives and work are well-balanced, ideally so that they can take care of their families while also working."

Just like Vermouth.

She'd go to work even if it meant paying to stay with Xiaolan.

Gin frowned. Threatening his family, wasn't that a bit too despicable?
Moreover, it seems that none of the codenamed members in the organization have family members.

But it's not that you can't make such threats.

Cohen and Chianti had a very good relationship and could threaten each other with their lives.

Shoichi continued to impart his experience to Gin: "Also, you need to make employees feel a sense of identity with their work."

Gin shook his head.

This might be a bit difficult for the organization.

Cultivating a sense of belonging is somewhat difficult for an evil organization.

“It’s acceptable to deceive employees to a certain extent,” Zheng Yi said.

"Oh?"

Zheng Yi said, "It's like I run a newspaper, and the employees of that newspaper don't know that I'm their boss."

They've been smearing me in the newspapers, working hard to ruin my reputation.

However, they did do many things in order to amass great wealth.

“You really have a twisted sense of humor,” Gin said.

Waiting for the day the truth is revealed.

Those employees at Zhengyi are probably going crazy.

Gin asked, "If it's an organization, how do you carry out 'appropriate deception'?"

"Disguise the organization as an intelligence-sharing agency. Attract members from various countries to infiltrate, and then..."

“I don’t want so many rats in the organization,” Gin interrupted Shoichi.

Shoichi shook his head helplessly, giving up on offering Gin advice.

"I've really benefited a lot from chatting with you," Gin said.

If only he had 'properly deceived' Sherry back then.

Just like she deceived Akemi Miyano back then, Sherry might still be researching that drug for the organization.

"I'm glad I could help you," Zhengyi said with a smile.

Zheng Yi shared his insights with Gin, who listened attentively, but this made Vodka, who was sitting next to him, break out in a cold sweat.

I have a feeling that the days ahead in this organization are going to be very difficult.

You definitely won't learn anything good from someone like Jun Du.

Gin clinked his glass with Shoichi's, and the two seemed to be having a pleasant conversation.

"By the way, Gin, could you borrow a few more people from the organization?" Zhengyi asked.

"Whom do you need to borrow?"

“Just some grassroots members will do,” Zheng Yi said.

Zheng Yi, who is new to the security market, doesn't know much about his competitors and needs to make them realize his strength.

“No problem,” Gin said.

There are many grassroots members, so it's easy to just use one at a time.

Even if there are too many losses, the organization won't feel bad.

"Cheers, to the future of the organization!"

Gin raised his glass and gently clinked it against Masakazu's.

"Just a heads up, Ireland is investigating you."

"Huh?" Zheng Yi put down his wine glass in surprise.

“Pisco was Ireland’s adoptive father, and they had a very good relationship. Now that Pisco is dead, many people are saying that you killed him.”

"So, Ireland has been investigating you, trying to cause you some trouble," Gin said.

Although he never denied that he ordered Pisco's killing.

But Ireland still harbors doubts about Zheng Yi.

Some believe that Pisco's death was related to his conflict with justice.

"Investigate me for what? It can't be that you're checking my criminal record and then handing it over to the police so they can punish me, can it?" Zheng Yi said with a smile.

Zheng Yi really didn't understand why he was being investigated.

Does he want to investigate where he has harmed the organization's interests so that the boss can get rid of him?
Or have I committed so many crimes that they're preparing to have me arrested by the police?
If that's the case.

That would be hilarious.

"Who knows?" Gin said casually.

……

"Fake!"

After her scenes were finished, Vermouth finally couldn't hold back and cursed.

She never made movies again.

The rest of the crew didn't dare to bother her, for fear of upsetting her.

Vermouth was extremely irritable at that moment.

Come find me at the organization's bar. —Gin

Vermouth looked at the email Gin sent and decisively chose to ignore it.

She's so busy every day now, she doesn't have time to manage organizational matters.

(End of this chapter)