Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

"Mom, why didn't you..."

"Stop lecturing your mother!"

When Conan blurted out "Mom," Yukiko's smile froze as if it had been paused.

Her pupils contracted slightly, and a smile still lingered on her lips, but her eyes were already icy cold.

...Did he emphasize the word "old" particularly hard just now?

Conan seemed to realize his mistake and quickly covered his mouth and took a few steps back.

Fortunately, Yukiko didn't hold a grudge against Conan this time.

"I need to contact a friend," Yukiko said.

She took out a mirror and looked at her face.

She doesn't look old at all, she doesn't even have wrinkles.

"Mom, I'll go with you," Conan said.

"What are you going with me for?" Yukiko asked.

"I'm a little worried about you," Conan said.

Yukiko's lips twitched.

I'm not at the point where my son needs to worry about me.

She grabbed Conan's face and said, "If you want to come along, then it's up to you!"

……

Yukiko's desire to return to the entertainment industry is naturally welcomed by entertainment companies, who are eager to collaborate with her.

However, when she heard from the kid next to Yukiko that Shoichi had also contacted Yukiko, but Yukiko didn't want to cooperate with Shoichi, she was shocked.

Those people's enthusiasm immediately waned by more than half.

If the cooperation with Zheng Yi breaks down, then if we cooperate with them, their cooperation will also break down.

After giving Yukiko a perfunctory response, most people left.

Yukiko's friend said to her helplessly, "Why did you reject Masakazu?"

“Because the conditions he set were very demanding, Yasuda,” Yukiko said.

Risa Yasuda shook her head.

Yukiko lives abroad most of the time and may not be aware of Shoichi's fame.

Snatching food from a tiger's mouth can be deadly.

Noticing that Conan seemed to have a good relationship with Shoichi, Yasuda whispered:
"Ahem, in Japan, anyone who has a conflict with Shoichi, or who steals Shoichi's things or hinders Shoichi, will die inexplicably."

Of course, I'm not saying Zheng Yi will go and kill someone.

Yasuda gestured with his hands, trying to make Yukiko understand what he was saying, "This is something very mysterious."

In the entertainment industry, people are more willing to believe in these more 'superstitious' things.

I say this, can you understand? "

Yukiko nodded.

She understands.

Because Zheng Yi mingled with her son, she knew quite a bit about him.

However, she felt that since it was Zheng Yi's friend's name, she should receive some preferential treatment.

"Could you help me contact some more people?" Yukiko said.

Yasuda said with a headache, "This is very difficult."

As a friend, Yasuda still introduced Yukiko to a few companies.

Because of her superstitious beliefs, the large companies were unwilling to take on the project, so she could only contact smaller companies.

Yukiko alone could generate profits comparable to their entire company, so they were willing to give it a try.

In one instance, the company president, in order to prove his resolve, even signed a waiver of his life with Yukiko.

Yukiko's eyelids twitched.

It doesn't have to be this way.

It's just signing a brokerage contract; it's not a matter of life and death.

Yukiko also learned what Shoichi really meant in Japan.

If he can't get the business, no one else would dare to.

so horrible.

Conan yawned boredly.

This small company is nowhere near comparable to Zheng Yi's company. He was exchanging emails with Zheng Yi.

Zheng Yi even said he could help introduce resources.

He's such a good person, why does everyone misunderstand him?

Yukiko also finalized the details of the collaboration with the president of that small company.

Apart from resources, this small company has better conditions than Zhengyi in every other aspect.

Even the company president wanted to treat Yukiko like a goddess.

"Ms. Yukiko, let's go back to the company and sign the contract."

“Okay.” Yukiko nodded.

Conan yawned and got into the car as well.

After arriving at the company.

The president said to his secretary, "Ami, please take Ms. Xizi to my office first. I need to use the restroom."

"Yes."

Ami, Yukiko, and Conan waited in the office for a long time, but the president did not return.

After calling someone to urge them to hurry up, the president's body was found in the restroom.

"what!"

Yukiko's eyelids twitched.

She had just reached a cooperation agreement with this company president, so why did she suddenly die?
Is it really Zheng Yi who is making a move?

Is it really possible to achieve that speed?

Conan pushed up his glasses and began his deduction.

……

You said you wanted to purchase our AI services?

"Yes."

Zhengyi received a guest from the Honda Group at his home.

Zheng Yi found it a bit strange.

He entered the automotive industry and competed with those guys. Instead of taking action against him like Toyota did, Honda started to cooperate with him.

It's a bit strange.

Higashino Haruka sat stiffly on the sofa, his hands pressed tightly on his knees, his knuckles slightly white, his eyes darting around, his expression revealing unease.

When the company decided to cooperate with Zheng Yi, there was a big problem with the selection of the person to discuss the cooperation.

He only came here because he lost the draw.

After all, what's the difference between facing Zheng Yi and facing death head-on?
After killing Representative Takada, the number of security personnel for that high-ranking Toyota executive increased significantly.

It wasn't that no one came to put pressure on Zheng Yi.

But Zheng Yi always looked innocent, and now he even turned off his phone and ignored those guys.

Meanwhile, Masakazu's father was also frequently harassed by high-ranking Japanese officials.

At first, they said they would make Zheng Yi restrain himself.

But later, he probably got annoyed and started cursing, saying things like, "If you have evidence, throw that bastard in jail; if you don't, get out of here."

With the support of the Sumitomo Foundation, no one can do anything to Shoichi.

Moreover, Zhengyi Group itself is a very large corporation, and if something happens to it, it will cause some social unrest.

Who wouldn't be afraid of a 'serial killer' that no one can control?

"Tell me your company's thoughts," Zheng Yi said gently.

"Yes."

Higashino said, "Recently, the Honda Group has not been doing well, and its profits are low."

The company's senior management has been searching for the reason.

I heard that Mr. Zhengyi's company has particularly advanced AI, so the company decided to introduce this AI.

Software is used to monitor the number of mouse clicks and keyboard keystrokes per minute for employees; employees are penalized for exceeding the toilet time limit; and employees with the lowest performance rankings are required to make public apologies.

They even use AI to analyze employees' facial expressions and tone of voice to determine if they are being uncooperative.

After hearing Higashino's words, Masakazu fell silent.

Zheng Yi picked up his coffee cup and said, "Isn't this a bit too much?"

"No, no, no, this is reasonable monitoring of employees," Higashino said with a smile. (End of Chapter)