Detective Conan: Becoming a Zaibatsu - Starting with Joining the Winery

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The next day, at 3 PM.

Lin Mo arrived at a high-end teahouse in Shinjuku and, led by a waiter, went to one of the private rooms.

"Hello, Mr. Lin Mo."

"I am Yusaku Kudo, and this is my wife, Yukiko. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to come."

"Thank you so much!"

Yusaku Kudo is refined and easygoing.

As the host, he was quite humble and naturally gave Lin Mo, who had taken the initiative to invite him, a great deal of face.

And, in response to this.

Lin Mo didn't put on any airs. After exchanging a few pleasantries with the two, he got straight to the point, saying, "Let's get straight to the point. What would you two like to discuss?"

Yes.

He didn't waste any words, after all, he wasn't familiar with the Kudo family, and they didn't even have any connection.

and……

There's no real conflict of interest between them; at most, they might have some grudges against Conan. The key point is that, on the surface, Conan and Shinichi Kudo are just relatives.

He had never even met their eldest son, Shinichi Kudo, so he was genuinely curious as to why the Kudo couple wanted to see him.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

As Lin Mo spoke, Kudo Yusaku was also taken aback.

Obviously.

He didn't expect Lin Mo to be so direct. He couldn't just say, "I want to test you, can I?"

However, he reacted quite quickly, immediately smiling and saying, "Mr. Lin Mo is a straightforward person, so I won't stand on ceremony."

"With Mr. Lin Mo's discerning eye, he must have already realized that Conan is none other than my son, Shinichi Kudo."

"After all, Mr. Lin Mo was involved in Ran's change of attitude towards Conan on several occasions."

"Of course, don't get me wrong!"

"We parents won't interfere in our children's feelings, and besides, Xiaolan and my son are indeed not very compatible in some ways."

"Therefore, we, as parents, will not interfere in Mr. Lin Mo's affairs and my son's affairs. There is only one thing that my husband and I really want to confirm."

"My son's safety!"

"Therefore, my husband and I invited Mr. Lin Mo today simply to confirm his attitude towards our son."

"After all, the idea of ​​reversing aging is still a bit too terrifying!"

"If this gets out, my son's life will be in danger!"

Kudo Yusaku, his tone deep and serious.

He joined the dark organization in the same way as Lin Mo. After sensing Lin Mo's calmness and confidence, he instantly realized that Lin Mo was not someone who could be easily fooled.

White gloves?

Absolutely not!

Even though the two hadn't talked much since they first met, Kudo Yusaku was quite intelligent. Just from Lin Mo's confident and composed demeanor, he was convinced that this was not the kind of composure a mere white-glove could display.

Only by truly taking control of one's own destiny can one cultivate the kind of composure that Lin Mo possesses today.

So...

The fact that Lin Mo could build such an industry in such a short time is enough to prove that he is no ordinary person.

and so.

Once Kudo Yusaku realized this, he immediately abandoned his previous probing plan.

It's useless!

For someone of this caliber, any attempt to test them will only offend them; it's better to lay everything out in the open.

Because he knew perfectly well that sincerity was the ultimate weapon!

As an elderly father worried about his child's safety, I want to meet with you, the biggest uncertainty in Conan's life, to see if you will be a threat to Conan.

That's normal, isn't it?

Plus.

I'm still following Kogoro Mouri's path. Since you, Lin Mo, want to pursue Ran, then even if you don't give me, Yusaku Kudo, face, you should at least give Kogoro Mouri some face, right?

otherwise……

It was through Kogoro Mouri's introduction that I had this exchange with you, Lin Mo. If you choose to turn hostile on the spot, then it will be Kogoro Mouri who loses face.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Lin Mo was shocked by Kudo Yusaku's frankness after hearing his words.

Hold the grass!

That's interesting!

He chose to join the Dark Organization directly because he realized this point: since he wasn't an undercover agent or anything like that, he wasn't afraid of the Dark Organization investigating him.

Why come up with so many reasons?

It's fake, it's fake!

No one can come up with a perfect reason. If he chooses to make up a reason and join the dark organization in a roundabout way, then if the dark organization investigates carefully, it will be very easy to find many things that are not right.

At that time...

There's no way to explain it!

Because one lie requires ten more to cover it up, and if even one detail is overlooked and discovered during the investigation, given the nature of the dark organization, they will definitely shoot Lin Mo dead on the spot.

Anyway, Lin Mo wasn't a high-ranking member at that time, so killing the wrong person was just a mistake.

who cares?

and so.

He chose to join directly!

He openly stated that as an undocumented immigrant, he couldn't follow the right path, but the organization could provide him with everything he wanted, so he was willing to work for the organization to reach the pinnacle of his life.

As it turns out, he made the right choice!

That's not...

He gained the organization's trust in just a few tasks and has now become a senior member of the organization.

The behavior of Kudo Yusaku in front of him was strikingly similar to his own!

What a smart person!

Knowing that he had no connection with the Kudo family, and that he only managed to get this meeting today by relying on Kogoro Mouri's connections, there was no point in making up any more reasons.

It's better to just tell the truth!

Since Lin Mo most likely knows Conan's identity anyway, it's best to lay everything out on the table and discuss a deal directly.

Upon realizing this, Lin Mo immediately burst out laughing.

"So that's how it is!"

"Mr. Kudo, you're overthinking it. I don't have that much ill will towards Conan."

"Although I know he is Shinichi Kudo, I will not lay a hand on him as long as it doesn't affect me."

"After all, I'm a capitalist, not a ruthless, insane killer."

"I won't do anything that doesn't benefit me!"

"As for me competing with him for Xiaolan, I will only use emotional means to resolve matters of the heart."

"so……"

"If it's just this simple matter, then you don't need to worry, and you don't need to think about making a deal with me."

"There's no need!"

Lin Mo spoke, his tone calm.

Just as he said, he would neither help Conan nor kill him.

Unless Conan truly gets in his way, or Conan is trying to get back at him, he will only resort to emotional means when it comes to matters of the heart, such as Ran.

after all……

Although he has Uchiha blood, he is not Uchiha in essence and does not want to kill anyone at the drop of a hat!

This is modern, civilized society. Even dark organizations abide by certain unspoken rules.

Not to mention Lin Mo!

Being too domineering and using excessive methods will easily leave you with no friends.

and so.

He wasn't trying to make a deal; with just this little thing, he could reassure the other party directly.