Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

Why do you look like you're about to die?

"Because I'm too tired," Ai said weakly.

After saying that, Ai put her bag on the table and sank into the sofa.

After Hongzi told Zhengyi's story.

The researchers in the lab seemed to have gone mad, all working hard and frantically trying to impress others.

The performance of these guys forced Ai to increase her workload.

I'm going to die.

"Have a glass of milk." He pushed a freshly heated glass of milk toward Ai.

Ai climbed up from the sofa, picked up the glass of milk, and looked at Masakazu curiously.

Zheng Yi was very quiet today; he didn't say anything that he disliked.

This is not normal.

Worried that Masakazu might secretly do something bad, Ai curiously ran to Masakazu's side and examined the thing in his hand.

Ai asked, "What are you doing?"

"Let's look at some materials," Zheng Yi said.

He is preparing for the launch of his new car.

Before a new car is launched, there are many things to handle, such as publicity and endorsements, as well as pricing, all of which require your attention.

“You didn’t seem to care much about your work before,” Ai said.

Why did you suddenly change your gender?

Before, you were just randomly 'killing' a few people.

Even in the film industry, which Zheng Yi loves most, he only writes a script and goes to see the movie after it's released.

They didn't care about the specific filming or even the forced removal of content.

“Because it’s different,” Zheng Yi said. “Industry is the foundation of a nation’s prosperity, so I want to engage in industry.”

Ai nodded.

For a moment, I couldn't figure out what Zheng Yi meant by "gao".

Zheng Yi patted Ai's head, his gaze never leaving the reports and materials.

"I have a lot of meetings these days, so I may be away from home for a long time."

"Really? That's great," Ai said with a smile.

He looked at Ai with a dangerous glint in his eyes.

Ai turned her head away, quickly suppressing her smile and putting on a concerned expression.

"Do not be too tired."

I wonder how much sincerity Ai Haibara had in those words.

Anyway, considering how tired she is, Ai probably doesn't mean any of that.

Zheng Yi said, "This is my last major entrepreneurial venture this year, so I must be careful."

Moreover, the automotive industry is still very important.

They previously acquired Pisco's car company, just for fun, occasionally releasing a few new cars.

Leverage your own promotional advantages and distribution channels to make a little money.

However, with the current economic downturn, the government has cancelled the "vehicle purchase tax reduction and exemption" policy, further suppressing domestic car purchase demand.

Small and medium-sized automobile companies are having a tough time; this is the beginning of a harsh winter.

Unfortunately, Zheng Yi's car company is also a small to medium-sized car manufacturer.

but.

Japan remains the world's leading automobile manufacturer and exporter, making it a pillar industry of the Japanese economy.

Leading companies such as Toyota and Honda have made a lot of money in overseas markets, with net profits increasing by 10%-15% year-on-year, highlighting the clear differentiation within the industry.

Zheng Yi was very envious.

He couldn't stand seeing others make so much money.

Although Zheng Yi Group has been developing for less than a year, it has already established a certain position in the cultural and entertainment, real estate, and construction industries.

But Zheng Yi was not satisfied.

He wants to make money from cars.

Ai nodded when she heard Masakazu's words.

That's good. It's good to have something to do, so you don't have to exploit your employees when you have nothing else to do.

Although his gaze toward Zheng Yi was very resolute.

However, Ai doesn't believe that Shoichi can succeed.

The automotive industry is a technology sector, and it's not easy to dominate it. Moreover, the major automakers have made a fortune in the global market, and they are backed by powerful conglomerates who have no reason to fear Zheng Yi.

"Building cars must be very expensive," Ai asked.

Zheng nodded.

Ai reached out and patted Shoichi's head.

Then I'll wait until the day you go bankrupt.

Sensing that Ai was thinking about something unpleasant, he slapped her hand away.

"go to sleep."

"it is good."

Ai yawned, showing no intention of chatting with Masakazu.

I have to go to school tomorrow.

After Ai left, Masakazu took out his phone.

My high-profile decision to fully enter the automotive industry makes me think that those in the industry will definitely use underhanded tactics against me.

Therefore, he needs to get ahead of the other side.

"Conan."

"Hello? Brother Zhengyi?"

Conan, from the Mouri Detective Agency, answered Shoichi's call in a daze.

He yawned and asked, "Brother Zhengyi, what brings you here so late?"

"I've discovered clues about the organization."

"what!"

Conan immediately perked up.

He glanced cautiously at Kogoro Mouri, then tiptoed out of the bedroom and into the bathroom, asking:

"Brother Zheng, what's the clue?"

Shoichi said calmly, "Conan, the organization used to rob banks for funding, right?"

“That’s right.” Conan nodded.

He still remembered that the organization had robbed a bank of 1 billion yen.

Zheng Yi said, "But later, it seems that the organization never lacked funds."

Conan nodded.

At least, the organization has never done anything like robbing a bank again.

Because if it happens, it will inevitably make the headlines in the newspapers.

Moreover, the organization took significant actions afterward.

It's obvious that it will cost a lot of money, but Conan doesn't know where all that money comes from.

"Brother Zhengyi, so you've found out the organization's funding source?" Conan asked.

When it comes to issues like funding, Zheng Yi Ge, as an entrepreneur, certainly knows much more about them than he does.

“That’s right, the organization is backed by a large conglomerate,” Zheng Yi said.

"Which conglomerate is it?" Conan asked.

Completely unaware that Zheng Yi was crying wolf, the thief was crying wolf.

Zheng Yi said, "I only found out recently. You know, I'm planning to fully enter the automotive industry recently."

"Uh~" Conan paused for a moment.

He genuinely didn't know that he had no interest in financial news.

Zheng Yi continued, "It was because I entered the automotive industry that I discovered some clues."

I discovered that some car companies have serious financial problems, and their competitors are frequently threatened and killed by evil forces.

In short, there are very serious problems.

Conan nodded.

But I feel there's something wrong with Zheng Yi's statement.

Why does it feel like Brother Zhengyi is talking about himself?
Conan shook his head, banishing the thought.

He solved all those cases himself, and he knows best whether Brother Zheng Yi hired hitmen to kill people.

Zheng Yi asked, "I've compiled a list of some problematic individuals and conglomerates. When are you coming to pick up the information?"

"Let's do it tonight," Conan said.

He couldn't wait a moment longer for news about the organization.

After hanging up the phone, Conan put on his clothes and sneaked out of the Mouri Detective Agency alone. (End of Chapter)