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

Looking at the little lily in front of her, Akemi Miyano fell into deep thought.

She truly didn't know what to say.

After all, what is there to say?

Welcome to steal my man?

but……

She also knew that it wouldn't be surprising if someone like Lin Mo had a few women, so from that perspective, Xiao Baihe was actually a good choice.

After all, she is relatively simple-minded and not the kind of person who is scheming.

That's perfect!

From what she understands now, among Lin Mo's women, only Yoko Okino is cunning and manipulative. Lin Mo has chosen not to let her live at the manor, which is probably because of this.

Besides, Xiaobaihe has lived in the manor for so long, didn't she already expect this day to come?

Having considered this, Akemi Miyano ultimately made her stance clear.

"I see, I understand."

"I'll talk to Lin Mo tomorrow and see if he can be more proactive. It's normal for girls to be shy."

"But, Sayuri!"

"Once the arrow is released, there's no turning back. Are you really sure you've thought this through?"

Her tone was very serious.

This is the last time I'll remind Sayuri that if I really relay these words for her, it will be difficult for Sayuri to go back on her word later.

If Lin Mo were to open up to her because of her actions, and Xiao Baihe were to change her mind later, then to put it bluntly, the two families could very well become enemies in the future.

after all……

Isn't this just messing with Lin Mo?

Therefore, before she spoke up for Sayuri, she had to remind Sayuri to think it over carefully.

Sayuri Matsumoto: "..."

At this moment, she opened her mouth but remained silent.

She really wanted to say that she had made up her mind!

but……

Have you really thought this through?

She was in a terrible state of mind, and faced with the serious-looking Akemi Miyano, she was completely caught in a dilemma.

Seeing this, Akemi Miyano didn't press the other too much. Instead, she spoke in a serious tone: "Sayuri, you must think this through. This is the most important choice of your life."

"So don't let yourself regret it!"

Matsumoto Sayuri nodded upon hearing this.

immediately.

After taking a deep breath, she began to think seriously.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Akemi Miyano didn't pressure Sayuri, but instead lay down on the bed and began to think things through.

The compromises between the old and new aristocracy, Matsumoto Kiyonaga's experiences, and so on...

Having gone through that mission with Vodka, her mindset has changed, and she can now think from a more macro perspective.

Matsumoto Kiyoshina?

He was just a pawn put on a pedestal!

Do the Odagiri family really care about him?

not give a damn about!

It's just that if Matsumoto Kiyonagama were to be removed, it would be a disgrace to the Odagiri clan.

The hidden force didn't actually care about Matsumoto Kiyonaga.

They just wanted to use this incident to find out the location of the section chief!

From this perspective, Matsumoto Kiyonaga is in danger.

He's betting that the Odagiri clan won't abandon him, but there's actually a major crisis at play. What if the Odagiri clan prioritizes sacrifice over face, or what if the enemy tries to exchange resources with the Odagiri clan at a crucial moment?

If some of the benefits are used to appease the Odagiri clan and to save face for them, then the Odagiri clan might actually give up on Matsumoto Kiyonaga!

Thinking about it...

This is probably the real reason why Matsumoto Kiyonaga always seemed so tired when he talked to Sayuri.

Kiyonaga Matsumoto is really walking a tightrope these days!

but.

Although Miyano Akemi noticed this, she did not say anything to Sayuri.

Because—it's unnecessary!

Talking to her about these things now will only make Matsumoto Sayuri more impatient.

After all, this involved an important choice in her life, and she didn't want Sayuri to choose the wrong path because of this.

It's her life, and it's up to her to choose how to live it.

One more thing!

Even Akemi Miyano herself wasn't sure if her thinking was correct.

What if I'm wrong?

So let's wait until tomorrow when we meet Lin Mo and confirm this before talking to Xiao Baihe.

Anyway, no matter how urgent this matter is, there's no rush at all.

Take your time!

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Just as Miyano Akemi was pondering, Matsumoto Sayuri spoke up again.

"Akami, please help me!"

"Actually, if you think about it carefully, Lin Mojun is indeed very good."

"I am very satisfied with his character, personality, conduct, and abilities. If it weren't for the fact that he has several women, I might have made my move long ago."

"My dad once told me that ordinary people's lives may seem wonderful, but in reality, they have a very poor ability to withstand risks."

Layoffs, bankruptcy, illness...

"Unless you pray for a peaceful and stable life, nothing unusual will happen."

"If even one of these things happens, stability will be instantly disrupted!"

"Think about it, since that agreement was signed, how many people have gone bankrupt or jumped off buildings in recent years?"

"Countless families went bankrupt, and the so-called middle class fell into poverty overnight."

"So from this point of view, choosing Lin Mo is indeed a good thing, at least it can guarantee a lifetime of stability."

"Perhaps I can't have Lin Mo all to myself, but you can't have your cake and eat it too."

As Matsumoto Sayuri spoke, Miyano Akemi, lying beside her, was momentarily at a loss for words.

She never expected that Sayuri would be so resolute.

They made their choice after only such a short period of thought!

but.

Akemi Miyano did not comment on right or wrong, but simply nodded calmly.

"Okay, got it!"

"I'll talk to Lin Mo tomorrow; it's getting late tonight."

"Now that the decision has been made, there's no need to think about anything else."

Go to bed early!

Akemi Miyano spoke with a smile.

Before Xiaobaihe became Lin Mo's woman, there were many things that were not appropriate to discuss with her.

therefore.

After talking with Lin Mo tomorrow, if Lin Mo deems it necessary, he can go and talk to Xiao Baihe.

Matsumoto Sayuri has also relaxed a lot.

after all……

Keeping this matter to herself has indeed caused her mental distress.

Now that everything has been explained clearly and I've truly made up my mind, I feel instantly much more relaxed.

"Okay, go to sleep!"

Relaxed, Matsumoto Sayuri lay down next to Miyano Akemi.

Seeing Matsumoto Sayuri gradually relax, Miyano Akemi suddenly spoke up: "By the way, Sayuri, do you know anything about Takasugi Toshihiko's recent situation?"

"I don't know, and I'm not interested." Matsumoto Sayuri shook her head directly.

Obviously.

She had truly let go of Takasugi Toshihiko and had no interest in knowing about his current situation. All she knew was that the Takasugi Group seemed to have collapsed.

And, in response to this.

After thinking for a moment, Miyano Akemi said directly, "I think I should tell you that after his argument with his fellow inmates, it escalated into a conflict, and Takasugi Toshihiko was seriously injured and taken to the hospital a little late."

"He has now succumbed to his injuries!"

"Of course, that's just on the surface."

"Actually, you can probably guess the real reason."

"Your father said that the conflict wasn't an accident!"