Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

Chapter 183 Zheng Yi: Haven't you forgiven me yet?
"Instructor Moroboshi, we have a mission."

"Am I going too?" Shuichi Akai asked, puzzled.

He was just a shooting instructor.

"The company is short-staffed, but don't worry, there will be extra bonuses."

"Okay." Akai Xiu nodded.

He got to know many people in the company and had some understanding of the members' activities.

Furthermore, he knew there were some strange people in the company.

These people usually receive tasks at the company, but sometimes they suddenly disappear, and the explanation given is always "classified mission".

Today, it seems that all the people in the company who participated in the 'secret mission' have disappeared.

"When should we take action?" Shuichi Akai asked.

"Just wait for our notification."

"Ok?"

The manager, dressed in black, said, "This is a classified mission. We won't give you any information before the operation begins."

"understood."

Hideaki Akai nodded and asked, "Is it okay for me to participate in a classified mission?"

These tasks appear to be carried out by specialized members.

"We're short-staffed, we need you to step in," the manager said.

"understood."

Shuichi Akai nodded.

"Then what do I do?"

"Don't ask," the manager said. "Just follow orders, wherever you're told to go or what you're supposed to do."

Don't ask anything else.

Shuichi Akai nodded again.

It was indeed kept very secret.

"Don't ask around, and if anyone asks, don't say anything," the manager said.

"understood."

After the manager left, Shuichi Akai continued to work as his own shooting instructor.

He would still chat with the members during training, just like always.

After chatting, Shuichi Akai learned...

Some other members, like him, were also notified at the last minute to participate in a 'secret' mission.

After getting home from get off work, Shuichi Akai took a letter out of the mailbox.

I have information about rum.

He glanced at what was written on it, lit the letter with a lighter, and poured the ashes into the ashtray.

"You're not even paying attention to Rum's information?" Judy asked.

“If it’s Curaçao, I really don’t care much,” Shuichi Akai said.

Zheng Yi took Curaçao to various occasions.

Curaçao was Rum's subordinate.

"Don't come to see me for a while," Shuichi Akai said. "The company wants me to carry out a 'secret' mission."

"Secret mission?"

“That’s right, I suspect it’s related to the organization.” Shuichi Akai.

"Why would I send you to carry out tasks related to the organization?" Judy asked.

Shuichi Akai had only been with that company for a short time.

They haven't even received their first month's salary yet.

He also had no contact with the company's upper management.

Organizations don't just accept people like that.

He was able to infiltrate the organization last time thanks to Akemi Miyano.

“I suspect the organization is planning to take action against you,” Judy said.

Shuichi Akai looked out the window.

“If you want to make a move against me, Gin will definitely show up,” Shuichi Akai said.

The organization wanted to get rid of him, and he also wanted to capture Gin.

If Gin is captured, the organization's foundation in Japan will be largely destroyed.

……

"Want one?"

"Uh, no need, thank you."

Zheng Yi looked at Vodka and asked, "Why are you here?"

“On a mission, just passing through,” Vodka said.

Zheng Yi stared at Vodka with a dangerous look.

Vodka felt as if a knife was already at his neck.

"You're not spying on me here, are you?" Zheng Yi asked.

“Of course not, why would you think that?” Vodka said in a low voice.

Vodka gently wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

Zheng Yi is too perceptive; he was spotted even from so far away.

"What did Gin say to you?" Shoichi asked.

"My elder brother didn't say anything."

Zheng Yi laughed and said, "Why are you trembling?"

Zheng Yi patted Vodka on the shoulder.

“Gin has gone too far lately. I haven’t even dealt with him for shooting me last time.”

"You've been sent here to spy on me again."

Vodka said, "I really..."

“I don’t like listening to nonsense,” Zheng Yi said.

Vodka stood to the side, motionless.

"My sister is about to get out of school," Zhengyi said.

Vodka nodded.

Zheng looked at him and said, "You're too ugly, you'll scare her."

"Uh, yes!"

Vodka lowered his head and jogged away.

It wasn't that he didn't want to carry out his older brother's mission; it was that Zheng Yi had driven him away.

In the task of dealing with rye, one must allow oneself to suffer a minor injury.

We can no longer send people to monitor Zheng Yi's abnormalities.

Vodka thought of that guy, Tequila.

That guy has recovered since he got injured.

After school, Zheng Yi looked at the little girl with her schoolbag and handed her the lollipop he had bought.

"for you."

"I don't like eating such sweet things."

Ai tore open the packaging and put the lollipop in her mouth.

She said, "I think I saw you talking to someone just now."

“It’s vodka,” Zheng Yi said.

"Vodka?" Ai asked, looking at Masakazu. "Is it about the organization?"

“No, he’s here to spy on me,” Zheng Yi said.

Ai blinked.

Was what Zhengyi said last night true?

The organization actually suspected that Zheng Yi and Shirley were connected because of the older sister.

"Don't worry too much, they won't suspect you, little one." Zheng Yi patted Ai's head.

Ai slapped away Shoichi's large hand in disgust.

She was surrounded by her classmates.

She's supposed to be aloof and cold at school, okay? How could she let you touch her head so casually?

“Although the chances of you being suspected are slim, they’re not zero either, so you should stay in the lab for now,” Zheng Yi said.

"Okay." Ai rolled her eyes.

You clearly want to exploit me to work for you, so don't pretend you're doing me a favor.

“Good boy,” Zheng Yi said. “I will ask Vodka not to monitor me, after he agrees to my request.”

Then you can live a normal life.

"A request?" Ai stared at Masakazu with wide eyes.

You would actually ask someone for a favor?
Will you use your bullets to plead, or your bombs to plead with Vodka not to spy on you?

"Are you finally going to start murdering members of the organization?" Ai asked.

"Am I just someone who only knows how to solve problems by killing people in your heart?" Zheng Yi asked.

Ai nodded.

You are.

"You can use magic too, right?" Ai suddenly asked mysteriously.

"Ok?"

Ai said, "Those competitors of yours who suddenly died, were they all killed by your magical curses?"

"You have to trust Ke Xue." Zheng Yi vigorously rubbed Ai's head. Ai lowered her head and wiped her nose with her hand.

If we believe in science, how do we explain Koizumi Akako?

"You have the day off tomorrow, right?" Zhengyi asked.

"Yes."

“Then I’ll take you skiing,” Zheng Yi said.

"I'm not going." Ai shook her head.

I'd better go back to work before you finish dealing with the vodka.

"Let's not go then."

……

The organization's bar.

Vermouth, Gin, Vodka, Zhengyi, Chianti, Cohen.

The organization members gathered together.

"Before we discuss how to deal with Shuichi Akai, I'd like to talk about something else."

“What are you trying to say?” Vermouth asked.

Zheng Yi said pitifully, "I don't know where I offended Gin, but he actually sent Vodka to spy on me."

Vermouth gave a playful smile.

Are Shoichi and Gin about to fight?
Zheng Yi walked up to Gin and said, "You shot me last time, haven't you forgiven me yet?"

“I didn’t shoot you, I just missed,” Gin said.

Are you being stubborn?
Shoichi stared at Gin, who calmly replied, "Besides, I didn't send Vodka to monitor you."

"Oh, is it so?"

He looked directly at the vodka.

Vodka felt a lot of pressure being watched by several pairs of eyes.

But he would never betray his elder brother.

"I just happened to be passing by while I was on a mission," Vodka said with a simple, honest smile.

"Jundu, you're overthinking it."

"I hope I'm just overthinking it." Zheng Yi nodded.

He gave Vodka a sincere smile and said, "Please stop spying on me, okay?"

Vodka shivered.

"I won't spy on you."

In this mission, I'm bound to suffer some minor injuries.

He felt he would die if he didn't get injured.

Vodka looked at Zheng Yi with trepidation.

I've already backed down, so Zheng Yi won't come after me anymore, right?
Vermouth, holding a cigarette, looked at Vodka with pitiful eyes.

Zheng Yi is not a polite or respectful person.

This time, they actually used honorifics when talking about vodka.

Is it because the dead are respected?

Seiichi, sitting in his chair, said, "In order to convince Shuichi Akai that this operation is related to the organization..."

I suggested that someone he knew from the organization show up.

“Okay.” Gin nodded.

Vodka's heart skipped a beat after Gin nodded.

“I suggest sending Vodka,” Vermouth said.

"what!"

Vodka jumped up excitedly.

You traitorous lackey of Zhengyi, what are you talking about?
Vermouth said, "Only vodka is suitable, and his presence means Gin will also be there."

In that case, even if Shuichi Akai suspects it's a trap set by the organization, he'll still fall into it.

Vodka wanted to argue.

He's just a driver; he can't do anything too dangerous.

But noticing Gin's unfriendly gaze, he swallowed back the words he was about to say.

“That’s decided,” Gin said.

Gin had already made the decision, so Vodka naturally couldn't say anything more.

Gin said, "Vodka only needs to meet with Shuichi Akai once to put Shuichi's mind at ease."

They discussed it all night within the organization.

Zheng Yi stretched.

As he was leaving, Vermouth walked up to him and asked, "It's kind of you to listen for so long."

“Isn’t it necessary to cooperate? Of course, I’ll listen,” Zheng Yi said.

Vermouth smiled.

It's even stranger whether you can cooperate with the organization's operations or eliminate the FBI.

"Are you going to take this opportunity to teach Vodka a lesson?" Vermouth asked.

"No."

“Hehe, you don’t need to hide it from me,” Vermouth said with a smile. “I just started helping you.”

Zheng Yi shook his head.

Seeing that Zheng Yi was shaking his head, Vermouth took out a cigarette and put it in her mouth.

"So, you're looking to take down Gin?"

Gin, that suspicious guy, has even started spying on Shoichi.

Zheng Yi was worried that Gin would discover his secret affair, so he tried to get Gin to back down.

That's understandable.

Vermouth said, "Gin is definitely making a lot of trouble."

"I'm sleepy, I'm going home to sleep," Zheng Yi said.

There are always people who like to misinterpret his behavior.

Any suggestions he makes are for the sake of organization and to ensure the smooth progress of the mission.

Vermouth said, "Get some rest."

You should get some rest earlier.

If you stir up some vodka, it'll be a scare tactic, and Gin will react quickly.

"Cough cough."

Vermouth coughed and exhaled a puff of smoke.

Gin and Shoichi are fighting, which makes things much more interesting within the organization.

How will things end for those two?

……

Masaichi arrived home with Ai.

"Are you working overtime this late?" Zhengyi asked.

Ai retorted, "Are you out partying this late?"

After entering the house, Ai said, "I volunteered to work overtime until this late, so should I get a raise?"

He picked Ai up and said, "How about I take you skiing tomorrow?"

"I'm not going," Ai pouted.

As soon as the topic of salary increases came up, Zheng Yi started to change the subject.

After being put down, Ai said, "There has been a breakthrough in drug research. A drug used as an adjunct treatment for depression can now be tested."

“Okay, I understand,” Zheng Yi said.

Ai looked at Masakazu and asked, "How much bonus are you planning to give me?"

"Let's talk about it after the drug trial is successful," Zheng Yi said.

Ai said, "Anyway, my money can't be less than Hongzi's."

She has already heard about it.

Zheng Yi used a twisted logic to link money and charm, making Hong Zi work for Zheng Yi for money.

It seems the monetary reward offered to Hongzi is exceptionally high.

In any case, her bonus cannot be lower than Hongzi's.

"Who told you to ask each other about your salaries and bonuses?" Zheng Yi asked, frowning.

"I am willing."

“You’ve violated company rules, so you won’t get your bonus this year,” Zheng Yi said.

"Hehe, if you want to try it out and see if the chemicals work for you either, you can deduct all my bonuses," Ai said nonchalantly.

"Did Hongzi also tell you about my immunity to magic?" Zhengyi asked.

Ai nodded.

Hongzi is easy to trick.

Zheng Yi pinched Ai's cheek.

Their jobs are too easy; they have time to talk so much.

Zheng Yi said, "Okay, your bonus will definitely not be lower than Hong Zi's."

After his hand was slapped away, Zheng Yi said again:
"I'm going skiing tomorrow, and I might not be home for the next two days. Remember to eat well."

"You don't need to tell me that, do you?" Ai said.

She's not a child, and she can go find her older sister.

(End of this chapter)