He's in Detective Conan, and he's the mastermind behind everything.

"Vermouth won't come looking for you. She's already on another mission, and it's a long-term one."

"...What is it?"

Gin thought about Sherry's previous request for help in investigating Kiyoko Yukimatsu, and grinned coldly: "Your research requires data from human experiments. You were unwilling to do it, so Vermouth did it for you. The first few targets were the high school students you bumped into last time."

"!!!"

Shirley, who was having breakfast in her bedroom at the research institute, suddenly turned pale. The blueberry peanut butter sandwich in her right hand fell onto the table, and she murmured absentmindedly:

"Why……"

"Tsk, because it's a lie. Vermouth's mission has nothing to do with this, so why would she help you?"

"…………"

Shirley gritted her teeth: "I'm going out!"

“I don’t object in principle, but next time that gentleman asks about the experiment’s progress, I won’t help you hide it.” Gin took the glass of vodka from him, swirled it gently, the ice cubes clinked, and splashed up a ripple of amber liquid.

He took a small sip, a slight smile playing on his lips: "I don't quite understand what Shuiyue Yingsheng said to you. After that day, you seem to have become much bolder?"

"Hmm...it's a very complicated question, it's better if you don't know."

"Tsk, you've gotten bolder."

"Because it turns out you are indeed easier to talk to than I expected, Mr. Gin."

“But even my good mood has its limits.” Gin paused. “Your sister wants to take you away from the organization. Has she told you about this?”

Shirley was silent for a few moments: "That's why I want to go see her."

What do you want to say to her?

"That kind of thing... is impossible."

"I'm glad you understand, Sherry."

Actually, the organization doesn't value your sister that much, especially after we discovered that Shuichi Akai has never contacted her. As long as she doesn't leave Japan, we won't interfere with what she does. But as for you, the organization will absolutely not let you go.

Shirley sighed softly: "I know, what exactly are you trying to say?"

"What if I want you to kill her?"

Chapter 117 Vermouth's Paradise

“That’s not possible. I’ll try to persuade my sister,” Shirley replied calmly.

"That would be for the best. Within the organization, being too naive only leads to one outcome," Gin said calmly.

death.

What else could there be besides this?

After hanging up the phone, Gin was in a good mood and downed his drink in one gulp. But before he could put the glass down, the phone rang again. It was Mizuki Hotaru.

"Good morning, officer. I'm here to hand over my mission: 100 million yen. How do I pay it?"

Gin raised an eyebrow, glanced at the date on his phone, and confirmed that he hadn't slept an extra day and night.

Tasks assigned in the early morning are submitted by the morning. Are new employees really that motivated?

"I remember the information said he didn't have that much liquid capital, how did you manage to do that?"

"I found someone to buy some of his company's shares, and the price was quite reasonable. Sir, if you ever plan to bankrupt this company in one fell swoop, could you let me know in advance so I can let her cash out and leave, and I'll give you a share of the profits."

"........."

Good grief, so you're trying to make two birds with one stone, huh!

Gin couldn't help but taunt: "As expected of Flower Firefly, you're best at using the power of women."

"Thank you for the compliment, Officer. You're actually quite outstanding too, with your looks, figure, and charisma..."

[Killing Intent +1]

huh?

Hotaru, who had just stepped out of the house, paused, feeling that the murderous intent had suddenly appeared out of nowhere. He shook his head and was about to continue speaking when Gin coldly interrupted him:

"The money is in a locker at the mall. Send me the address and number later, and I will arrange for someone to pick it up."

beep beep-

The phone hangs up.

Helpless, Ying Sheng put away his phone, picked up a metal briefcase in his right hand, and pressed the elevator button.

While waiting, a middle-aged man in an inexpensive suit ran out of room 2601, where Kiyoko Yukimatsu had lived. Upon seeing Hotaru, he bowed deeply without saying a word.

"I'm very sorry! I'm Yoshida from Tomoda House Co., Ltd. I'd like to ask you about your requirements for neighbors!"

"Either is fine," Ying Sheng said indifferently.

Thank you very much! Do you accept pets? Are there any size requirements?

"My answer to all your questions is OK. It doesn't matter if even a Great Tengu moves in." Hotaru asked curiously, "By the way, do we need to consider the neighbors in this kind of thing? Even if we don't get along, isn't it just a matter of whoever gets driven away first?"

"Forehead……"

Yoshida said awkwardly, "Because this is a high-end apartment building, the owner has strict requirements."

Ying Sheng raised an eyebrow and glanced around the corridor. It could be considered clean and tidy, with decent lighting, but compared to what he had seen before…

"This is considered high-end?"

"........."

Tears welled up in Yoshida's eyes as he suddenly felt the injustice of the world.

"Um, many celebrities and politicians live here..."

"for example?"

Yoshida hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "When I came over this morning, I saw Ms. Okino Yoko coming downstairs."

"Oh, who is she again?"

"..."

A minute later, Ying Sheng took the elevator downstairs, lost in thought.

Yoko Okino was a member of the Earth Ladies Team before it disbanded, as was Kaoru Kusano. So, you could easily introduce Kaoru Kusano to Vodka through her.

Okay, that's good. Keep an eye out for it from now on; you never know when you might run into it.

He found the nearest shopping mall to deposit his money, and while he was there, he bought two sandwiches for breakfast, eating them as he walked. As he passed a corner...

"Hah!!!"

Suddenly a blue figure flashed before his eyes. Ying Sheng didn't even lift his eyelids, but he obediently took a step back.

"Ah... I was startled."

"Hmph, Mizuki-kun is late today, ten minutes later than yesterday." Ran was the one who was really alarmed. She handed over a bento box. "I'll give this to you in advance. I'm having lunch with Sonoko."

Thank you. Did you sleep well last night?

Ying Sheng took the lunchbox and walked to school side by side with Xiao Lan.

"It's alright, but this morning's newspaper doesn't seem to be worth looking forward to." Xiaolan sighed softly, "Although Xuesong and her mother weren't in the newspaper at all, two people died in that fire."

"The newspaper said it was a shootout between assassins, right? Those kinds of people don't matter. Has there been any follow-up with Mr. Mori?"

"Not yet, and I doubt they would tell me even if they did."

"Let's wait for the psychologist to probe; it shouldn't be anything serious..."

Ying Sheng paused slightly as she saw Shinichi Kudo and the Six-Eared Macaque walking side by side down the other side of the road...

Okay, let's just call her Kiyoko Yukimatsu.

Shinichi Kudo also noticed this at the same time, and his steps faltered slightly. Hotaru nodded to him, then turned to Ran and whispered:

"From Kudo's perspective, we know nothing about what happened last night, including what happened to Mr. Mori."

Xiaolan tilted her head in confusion: "Won't the psychologist talk to Dad about it?"

“Mr. Mori will only feel extremely ashamed if his daughter finds out about this. You know he has a very strong sense of pride, which is not good for his treatment.”

"That's true... Hmph, he was like that last time, he told me not to tell Mom as soon as we met."

"So, regarding Cedar..."

“I know, I’ll use other excuses, and…” Xiaolan said softly, staring straight ahead, “I think what Shuiyue-kun said last night was right, she doesn’t actually need me to care about her.”

Ying Sheng turned around in confusion and saw that Shinichi Kudo was also whispering something in Kiyoko Yukimatsu's ear.

Meanwhile, Kiyoko Yukimatsu was smiling as she looked at Ran.

Looking at Xiaolan?!

Ying Sheng's eyelids twitched, and he turned his head to look at Xiao Lan, ready to intervene and stop the bloody scene at any moment.

Ran snorted, "Mizuki-kun is overthinking it. I'm not that petty. Yuki-chan is feeling insecure right now, so Shinichi can give her to her for now."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

"..."

Ying Sheng was speechless. Is this what you call not caring?

He stepped forward to catch up: "I guess what Kudo is saying is actually similar to what I'm saying. Because he knows your kindness and is worried about causing you trouble, he's reminding Cedar to ask him for help if he has any problems, instead of coming to you."

"Oh, you know it again."

"You'll have to try it later if you don't believe me."

"You absolutely have to try it!"

Unfortunately, while that was true, Xiaolan couldn't find a proper reason to help Xuesong Qingzi until the end of get out of class at noon, which greatly troubled her.

In fact, there aren't many things on campus that require help to accomplish.

Even when there are minor issues, she has a guardian spirit like Shinichi Kudo to help her get them done.