Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

"How's Okuda?" Conan asked.

"he?"

Upon hearing this name, Zheng Yi's expression shifted.

Zheng Yi asked, "Why were you investigated first?"

“Because my investigation revealed that Representative Takada had the most contact with Okuda, he is most likely a member of the organization,” Conan said.

Zheng Yi picked up his water glass and took a sip.

Then he said slowly, "Speaking of which, I have had contact with this Mr. Okuda."

"Ok?"

Conan blinked.

Zheng Yi put down his water glass and said, "Mr. Okuda is a very composed person, and it is unlikely that he would have contact with an evil organization like the Black Organization."

Zheng Yi looked at Conan and continued, "Furthermore, since the organization is operating underground, it's impossible for its members to have such close contact."

If I were a member of the organization, I would never interact so closely with other members.

In that case, one exposure could lead to a whole host of other problems.

Conan nodded, feeling that Shoichi's words made sense.

The organization must have had strict discipline to have been able to remain hidden in Japan for so long; otherwise, it would have been exposed long ago.

"What about Representative Takada and Okuda?"

"It should just be a normal case of collusion between officials and businessmen," Zheng Yi said calmly.

Ordinary collusion between officials and businessmen?

Is this normal?

Conan frowned, but suppressed his dissatisfaction.

His primary objective was to investigate the organization, not to deal with the collusion between officials and businessmen.

It's not too late to deal with the parasites in Japan after we've dealt with the organization.

"Then his suspicion is very low," Conan said quietly.

He still had a lot of faith in Zheng Yi's judgment.

"Not necessarily, it's just my guess, don't take it seriously," Zheng Yi added.

Conan shook his head.

He had great faith in Zheng Yi's judgment.

Even if Brother Zheng makes a mistake in his judgment, it doesn't matter. All three of them will be investigated anyway; it's just a matter of order.

He can investigate other people first, and then investigate Okuda last.

"And what about Takeuchi?" Conan asked.

"Not familiar with it," Zheng Yi said.

"Then I'll start by investigating Takeuchi," Conan said.

Zheng Yi declined to comment.

Go, Conan. No matter who you investigate, I'll give you the best support.

Shoichi expressed that he would definitely give his full support to Conan.

Conan was deeply moved.

Shoichi wanted to invite Conan to stay for dinner, but Conan had no interest in that at all, as he was focused on finding clues about the organization.

Seeing Conan so energetic and full of vigor.

Masaichi glanced at Ai, who was on leave at home, and snorted coldly.

Ai: ?
What's wrong with you now?

“You’re absolutely wicked,” Ai said.

Zheng Yi pursed his lips, too lazy to pay attention to Xiao Ai.

Conan came to him for help, did he help him?
Conan asked Okuda about whether he and Takada were really involved in a corrupt business relationship.

It's true that Masakazu and Takeuchi weren't very familiar with each other.

Even Conan's mother wanted to return to China to make money, but it was only because of Conan that she signed the agreement.

He also sincerely told Conan that everyone was benefiting from the situation, and that Shoichi was also making money.

He's been so sincere, why say he's 'utterly wicked'?
Masahiro is very dissatisfied with Ai, who can't distinguish right from wrong.

He looked at Ai and snorted coldly, then said indifferently, "You're the one who's rotten."

Ai: ?
Ai was baffled by the false accusation.

It's you who's been deceiving Conan, not me.

Ai grinned at Masakazu, "You wouldn't be fooling yourself, would you? You actually think you're a good person?"

"Of course I'm a genuinely good person."

Zheng Yi leaned back on the sofa, lazily watching Ai.

Xiao Ai snorted coldly.

Judging from Zheng Yi's expression, he knows what kind of person he is; he was just habitually lying.

He was truly wicked. "Beep beep beep~"

The phone rang, and Zhengyi glanced at it.

Why would anyone want to kill Masao Takada? —Gin

【What's it to you? — Zheng Yi】

Upon seeing the email from Gin, Masaichi looked completely bewildered.

Is Gin drunk?
Those who try to interfere in my affairs seem to misunderstand their own position.

He's a member of the organization. —Gin

Zheng Yi: ...

[He has a deep partnership with the organization, and they're even planning to promote him. — Gin]

[None of my business. — Zheng Yi]

After replying to Gin, Shoichi threw his phone directly into Ai's arms.

It's really inexplicable.

Why are they looking for me if someone from the organization is dead? Did I kill that person?
The murderer has been caught and imprisoned.

If Gin wants revenge, he should go to prison.

He didn't do anything.

Masao Takada?

Zheng Yi has never met that guy.

"Ai, let's go on a trip and avoid the limelight while we're at it," Zheng Yi said.

Ai Haibara said expressionlessly, "Can you go on vacation with peace of mind while Conan fights for you?"

"That's a strange thing to say," Zheng Yi said, frowning.

She was the one helping Conan.

He was simply enjoying some of the side effects that came with helping Conan.

"They won't fight to the death."

……

"You're saying you sold me to Zheng Yi?"

Yukiko Kudo grabbed Conan's ear, her face full of hostility.

"It hurts."

Conan covered his ears and said, "Since Masakazu is willing to help, I'll ask him to take care of you."

"Do you even know what Zheng Yi is? You're asking me to be entrusted to him!"

Yukiko pulled Conan's ear a little tighter, glaring at him fiercely as she said:

"Besides, I'm your mother! You're asking someone else to take care of me?"

"It hurts!"

Yukiko showed no pity for her son, but instead said angrily:

"Even when I'm not in Japan, I know that Shoichi is the vampire among vampires!"
Do you want your mom to be constantly busy making money for those guys to buy yachts?

"It seems like Zheng Yi doesn't go yachting," Conan said quietly.

"Ok?"

Conan shrank his neck.

"Brother Zhengyi is not that kind of person."

Shoichi was very good to him, which made Conan have a soft spot for Shoichi.

Even if he didn't know anything about Zheng Yi's business dealings.

But those female celebrities on TV are all very grateful to the company.

But faced with his mother's tyranny, Conan dared not refute her.

He said quietly, "I was just worried that you wouldn't have any connections in the entertainment industry and would be bullied."

“Your dad and I have many friends,” Yukiko said.

She contacted many friends during her trip back to China.

But she never expected that her son had already sold her off.

Conan shrank back again.

"Brother Zhengyi is my friend, he definitely won't treat you like he would a regular employee, Mom," Conan said awkwardly.

Yukiko's expression turned dangerous again.

She stared intently at Conan and said, "Am I that old?"

"Immortal!"

Conan quickly shook his head and changed the subject, saying, "Then I'll go back to the Mouri Detective Agency first."

"Come pick me up early so I can get to Toyota City sooner." (End of Chapter)