Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

Chapter 162 Zheng Yi: I've won so badly I'm numb

"Zheng Yi did all this. Do you still think he's a good person?"

Vermouth pointed to the exploded building and said.

Ai shook her head.

She never thought Zheng Yi was a good person.

He's absolutely wicked.

Vermouth crouched down, looked into Ai's eyes, and asked, "How do you think he will treat you in the future?"

"It doesn't matter," Ai said nonchalantly.

Anyway, I'll run away.

Once they've earned enough money to buy their freedom, they'll take their sister and run away to a place where neither Zhengyi nor the organization can find them.

"You're quite stubborn."

You've already seen Zheng Yi blow up the building, why aren't you covering your eyes?

Vermouth tucked Ai under her arm. "Come on, I'll take you to see Gin."

“You’re stubborn too,” Ai said defiantly.

Even at this point, you still say you're going to take me to see Gin.

……

"Ms. Tokiwa, don't worry, I will do everything I can to help you win this case," Shoichi said.

The Tokiwa Building is gone, and so are the Tokiwa Group's important documents.

When she was most helpless, it was Zheng Yi who provided her with free help.

Zheng Yi said, "By the way, I have already helped find the murderer who killed Councilor Oki."

"Who is it?" Tokiwa Mio asked.

"It was Kisaragi Mine who killed Representative Ōki, who had been advocating for the construction of the building, because the twin skyscrapers blocked his view of Mount Fuji."

Moreover, he also wanted to kill you at the opening ceremony, but the bomb exploded too soon; he didn't have time to do it.

Tokiwa Mio said with a wry smile:

"Looks like I've escaped with my life."

Zheng nodded, confirming that it had indeed been picked up.

Artists, it seems, are all a little bit abnormal.

He wanted to kill someone simply because his view of Mount Fuji was blocked by this building.

If he wanted a room in this building with a view of the painting of Mount Fuji, Mio Tokiwa would be more than happy to oblige.

Of course, the artist disliked Tokiwa Mio because she frequently sold his paintings.

He definitely didn't want to speak.

Zheng Yi said, "By the way, when Ruyue Fengshui also planted the bomb in the building, he confessed without hesitation."

He confessed shortly after being arrested and imprisoned.

Although he said, "If I could, I would definitely blow this building to smithereens."

But with a little embellishment, it becomes the murderer.

Furthermore, someone photographed a white hang glider, which is the core equipment of Phantom Thief Kid.

Now, the source of Ruyue Fengshui's bomb has been explained.

They were all made by Phantom Thief Kid.

That phantom thief is clearly an antisocial individual; it wouldn't be surprising if he did something horrific.

“Ms. Tokiwa,” Shoichi said, “I will also help you condemn the Secom Group in terms of public opinion.”

Such inaction by companies has always been a disgrace to the industry.

They charged such a high fee, but it had no effect whatsoever, allowing an old man to accomplish such a terrifying task.

It's hard to imagine how lax they've become.

"Thank you," Tokiwa Mio said excitedly.

Zheng Yi provided her with almost the greatest assistance; her lawyer was the best in Tokyo, and public opinion also helped to condemn the Secom Group.

Even within the conglomerate circles, voices calling for a boycott of the Secom Group have emerged.

This is so kind to her.

"Go back and get some rest. Tomorrow will be better," Zheng Yi said with a smile.

After Tokiwa Mio left, Conan sneaked in.

“Brother Zhengyi, the person who shot you in the elevator was Gin,” Conan said.

"Gin?"

“That’s right.” Conan nodded: “He’s from that organization. Gin holds an important position in that organization.”

That day, I saw Gin across the street through my glasses.

Masayuki glanced at Conan's glasses.

These glasses were made for him by Professor Agasa, and Shoichi felt like he had forgotten a treasure.

Professor Agasa is at the perfect age for working 996 (9am-9pm, 6 days a week).

Conan said with great guilt, "It must be because Brother Zhengyi helped me investigate the organization that he was retaliated against by the organization."

He couldn't even imagine how rampant this organization could become.

They strafed Tokyo Tower with helicopters, destroyed landmark buildings, and 'shot' the sons of Japan's major zaibatsu and business tycoons.

Zheng Yi touched his ear.

“You don’t need to feel guilty, it has nothing to do with you,” Zheng Yi said.

“Brother Zhengyi, you don’t need to comfort me,” Conan said.

If it weren't for his own actions, Zheng Yi wouldn't have investigated that organization, and if he hadn't investigated it, he wouldn't have been in danger.

Zheng Yi rubbed Conan's head; it felt a little prickly.

He silently withdrew his hand and said, "It really has nothing to do with you, you don't need to blame yourself."

Conan was sullen.

Because of me, Zheng Yi almost died.

Zheng Yi said no more.

If only Ai could feel as guilty as you do.

This is what other people's kids are like.

……

Tokyo's newspapers are never short of news.

Especially big news.

After the attention surrounding the armed helicopter shooting at Tokyo Tower faded, another big news story has emerged.

Moreover, this time the newspapers seem to have avoided criticizing their favorite Metropolitan Police Department, instead targeting the security company Seacom Group.

Everyone is furious and criticizing this largest security company in Japan.

If even the Metropolitan Police Department and Japan's largest security company can't protect the safety of the public, then who else can we rely on?

Amidst the criticism, there were also some rather loud praises.

The news of a Justice Motors employee who escaped death by leaping through the air in a Justice Motors vehicle was also widely reported.

Everyone is praising the car's quality.

When Amuro Tooru, who was lying in the hospital, saw this news, he was completely stunned.

If the car hadn't suddenly stalled, would he have suffered such serious injuries?

If it were a normal car, he could land without injury.

"You cannot be discharged from the hospital yet."

The car company manager pinned Amuro Tooru back onto the hospital bed.

The manager looked at Amuro Tooru with a smile.

The top seller truly lives up to its name; the big news it generated instantly boosted the car's brand awareness and significantly increased sales.

"To reward your outstanding contributions, Mr. Zhengyi personally approved the purchase of an insurance policy for you."

"what?"

Amuro Tooru stared blankly at the insurance policy in his hand for a moment.

Does your company like to reward employees with insurance?

It's so weird.

"Take good rest and recover. When you return to the company, you'll definitely get a promotion and a raise." The manager gently patted Amuro Tooru on the shoulder.

After the manager left, Amuro Tooru seized the opportunity to escape from the hospital.

It's impossible to stay in the hospital.

I wonder how many more reporters will come to interview me later.

He touched the thing in his arms.

At the last minute, he copied the document. He didn't know what was inside, only that the file's name was 'Top Secret - Distillery'.

"Can it be deciphered?" Amuro Tooru asked.

“Furuya-senpai, I still suggest you go to the hospital to recover properly. I’ll show you after I’ve deciphered it,” Kazami Yuya said.

“My injuries are not serious,” Amuro Tooru said.

"OK then."

Kazami Yuya sighed helplessly.

Senior, you've worked so hard. You've been an undercover agent in that organization for so many years. I don't know how tough it must have been for you.

"Okay...okay." Kazami Yuya said, somewhat surprised.

The file was surprisingly easy to crack.

Seeing how quickly the code was solved, Amuro Tooru frowned, sensing that something was amiss.

The two looked at the computer screen, and the woman appearing on the screen made Amuro Tooru's pupils shrink.

A woman takes a microphone and begins to sing; the background is a winery.

"Damn it! I've fallen for their trap!" Amuro Tooru slammed his fist on the table.

What he painstakingly obtained turned out to be Yoko Okino's record.

No, this record should be a custom edition, made by that guy Shoichi Sumitomo.

Because this record is not available on the market.

“My investigation into him was exposed,” Amuro Tooru said.

This record was specially reserved for him by Zheng Yi.

Zheng Yi already knew that someone was secretly investigating him, and he even knew who was investigating him.

So, the explosion of the Twin Towers was a death stage arranged by Zheng Yi for him?

"Senior, you..."

"Let me think about this in peace," Amuro Tooru said softly.

Since Zheng Yi chose to kill him, it proves that his investigation was on the right track.

There is definitely a problem with Zheng Yi, and a very big problem at that.

"Senior, let's not investigate any further," Kazami Yuya said softly.

"Within the public security system, there is a strong opposition to your investigation."

His superiors also forbade him from coming to help his senior.

He always comes here secretly.

"If there's a crime, shouldn't we investigate?" Amuro Tooru asked.

Kazami Yuya kept his head down.

Amuro Tooru rubbed his temples: "Don't worry, I'm not inflexible, and I know what I'm doing."

Having infiltrated the organization for many years, he knew how to be patient.

"As long as you know your limits, senior," Kazami Yuya said softly.

Amuro Tooru stood next to the computer.

His most pressing concern right now is to evade Zheng Yi's pursuit.

He even suspected that Zheng Yi had tampered with the car that suddenly stalled.

Thinking about those people who were rumored to have been killed by Shoichi, Amuro Tooru felt a little numb.

"Di Di~"

[Bourbon, I don't recommend you provoke Sumitomo Shoichi. —Rum]

Amuro Tooru's pupils contracted.

This is a warning from Rum.

The organization's expansion in Japan must be conducted discreetly. Offending a centuries-old zaibatsu is clearly unwise. —Rum

[This was just an intelligence agent's curiosity. —Bourbon]

[An intelligence agent must know his place. I hope you survive. —Rum]

[Is Shoichi Sumitomo connected to the organization? — Bourbon]

Rum did not answer after asking the question.

Amuro Tooru had a vague feeling that Shoichi might not have any connection with the organization.

Moreover, if Zheng Yi kills him, the organization will not avenge him.

They would not assassinate Zhengyi out of concern for leaking information about the organization.

“Senior, why don’t you go back to the Public Security Bureau?” Kazami Yuya said.

The senior seems to be in a very bad situation.

If he were to return to the police force, Zheng Yi would likely be more restrained and wouldn't commit murder so openly.

"No!" Amuro Tooru shook his head.

He's been infiltrating the organization for so many years, how could he leave just because of Sumitomo Shoichi?

……

"Cheers~"

Masakazu raised his glass and clinked it with Ai's and Miyano Akemi's glasses.

"Why did you let Vermouth take me away?" Ai asked.

Before Shoichi could speak, Ai added:

"Don't say anything like you're worried I'll be in danger, and you'll be safely downstairs."

I don't believe you would put yourself in a dangerous position.

Zheng shook the juice in his glass and said, "Do you know how much I've earned?"

“I don’t care about that,” Ai said.

Zheng Yi said, "The Twin Towers skyscrapers were only half destroyed, so they will definitely be rebuilt, and this project will inevitably be won by my company."

"I'm asking you..."

"And that car company, that was a complete surprise."

This ad was so perfect that car sales inexplicably surged.

"I said!"

Zheng Yi said loudly, "And there's the security company that's been struggling to develop."

This incident has severely damaged the reputation of the Secom Group, and I am the biggest beneficiary.

Zheng Yi was completely overwhelmed by the win.

Moreover, such a major event also significantly boosted Zhengyi's newspaper sales, attracting countless new customers.

Ai pouted and glared angrily at Masakazu.

Zheng Yi said, "I'm really worried about your safety."

"Hehe." Ai Haibara expressed her disbelief.

You're such a pervert, trying to scare me. You're not a good person at all.

Zheng Yi said, "Gin has planted spies in various places, all in order to find Sherry."

He almost mistook Sonoko for Sherry and shot her dead, so of course I don't feel comfortable letting you ride the elevator.

Zheng Yi touched his ear and said:
"Gin couldn't find Sherry, and in his anger, he actually tried to attack me. He almost hit my ear."

"Really?" Ai reached out and touched Shoichi's ear.

The newspapers seem to have reported news of Zheng Yi's assassination.

So, is this true?

Isn't Zheng Yi a member of the organization?
Moreover, Vermouth was afraid of him. He dared to directly protect me, a traitor to the organization. He held such a high position in the organization. How could Gin dare to kill him?
Could it be that Gin is even more courageous than she imagined?

Ai asked softly, "Then how did Gin know I was going to the Nishitama Twin Towers?"

Are you thirsty?

Shoichi poured a little milk into Ai's cup.

"Have some milk, you still need to grow."

Ai's eyes turned dangerous.

"How did Gin know I was there! It was you who insisted I come with you!"

Just as he put down his chopsticks, he said in a low voice, "Who knows, maybe Gin can do divination."

"By the way, Ai, do you know what a witch is? I feel you have the potential to become one."

"Don't change the subject!" Ai pinched Shoichi's cheek and said, "Look me in the eyes and answer my question!"

Zheng Yi pushed Ai's hand away.

Looking at Ai with displeasure, he said, "Do you know that what you're doing is very rude?"

Ai said to Shoichi, "You're absolutely wicked."

(End of this chapter)