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

"Now?"

Matsumoto Sayuri was stunned after hearing Lin Mo's words.

And, in response to this.

Lin Mo nodded: "Delay might cause problems; the sooner the better!"

Now that he had decided to protect Matsumoto Kiyonaga, he naturally didn't want to waste any more time and decided to arrange everything as soon as possible.

Without further hesitation, Sayuri Matsumoto immediately dialed Kiyoshi Matsumoto's number.

The father and daughter chatted briefly before she handed the phone to Lin Mo.

"Uncle Matsumoto..."

"Sayuri has roughly explained the situation to you, but because the matter is urgent, I won't go into details here."

"If I want to get involved in this matter, I have to go through Toshiro Odagiri; I need his approval."

"I suggest you meet with Toshiro Odagiri as soon as possible, tell him about our relationship, and assure him that I will not take this opportunity to plant my own people. This should put Toshiro Odagiri's mind at ease."

"I will be on time after we agree on a time!"

Yes.

Even if Lin Mo only wanted to help his father-in-law, Matsumoto Kiyonaga was a member of the Odagiri clan, so he had to inform the Odagiri clan before taking action.

otherwise……

People will think they've overstepped their bounds and could easily become hostile towards you!

Therefore, arranging a chat beforehand is a necessary procedure that both parties must go through, even though it's just a formality.

On the other end of the phone, Kiyoshi Matsumoto burst into laughter.

He seemed to be in a good mood at this moment, after all, compared to Takasugi Toshihiko, Lin Mo completely outclassed that idiot in every way!

Even though Lin Mo had several women, Matsumoto Kiyonaga didn't care.

"Great, that's wonderful!"

"However, my dear son-in-law!"

"Do you think it's unnecessary for you to get involved in this?"

"Those remnants of the Iga family are disgusting, but I am capable and confident in dealing with them."

Upon hearing these words from the other end of the phone, Lin Mo couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.

Is this the ideal son-in-law?

Oh well!

After a helpless sigh, he spoke in a serious tone: "Since we're all on the same side, I'll be frank. Your current situation is indeed very dangerous."

"The danger doesn't lie with the remnants of the Iga family, but with the mysterious force lurking behind them!"

"By taking over the remaining forces of the Iga family, the other party has essentially broken the agreed-upon unspoken rules."

"The Odagiri clan will definitely be fine; at worst, they'll just lose face."

"But you are different!"

"You are at the heart of this storm, and the Odagiri clan will not protect you to the death."

So, stop carrying it!

"We'll become father-in-law and son-in-law sooner or later, so don't feel embarrassed."

Lin Mo spoke in a serious tone.

Yes!

In the past, people would follow some unspoken rules before taking action.

But what about now?

The sudden intervention of this mysterious force is no less significant than Lü Meng crossing the river in disguise or Sima Yi swearing an oath by pointing to the Luo River; the unspoken rules among everyone have long since disappeared.

Now that mysterious force has its sights set on Matsumoto Kiyonaga!

Although Odagiri Toshiro stood behind him, Matsumoto Kiyonaga was not actually surnamed Odagiri, and could not even be considered a retainer of the Odagiri clan. At most, he was just a close subordinate and confidant of Odagiri Toshiro.

To put it bluntly—he's just a pawn!

If the cost-effectiveness is right, Toshiro Odagiri won't blindly protect him.

There was a long silence on the other end of the phone.

After Lin Mo's guidance, Matsumoto Kiyonaga keenly realized that the Odagiri clan, which he relied on, was not so reliable in some respects.

Under normal circumstances, the other party will not give up on you!

But, similarly.

This is only under normal circumstances!

If things get serious enough, you might be abandoned by others.

in contrast.

Lin Mo, her future father-in-law and son-in-law, was closer to her and more worthy of her trust.

After pondering for a long time, he sighed.

"Okay, I understand."

"I'll go to Chief Odagiri's office now, and I'll contact you after I've arranged a meeting time."

"It's dead!"

After saying that.

After hanging up the phone, Matsumoto Kiyonaga went straight to Odagiri Toshiro's office.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Lin Mo couldn't help but sigh after hanging up the phone.

Good guy!

It's already 10 p.m., and Toshiro Odagiri still hasn't gone home?

Looks like being a police superintendent isn't so easy after all!

After a moment of reflection, he picked up his phone and started sending text messages to his subordinates.

"Come to the manor tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock. —Amaretto!"

There are four recipients.

Keisuke Oshima, Tetsuya Yamazaki, Tequila, Curaçao.

In less than a minute, all four people replied "Received".

After half an hour.

Matsumoto Kiyonaga called back: "I've already discussed the situation with Director Odagiri. The time is set for tomorrow noon at Ryugin, a famous kaiseki restaurant in Chiyoda Ward."

"The Metropolitan Police Department has been quite busy lately, and Chief Odagiri has had a hard time finding time elsewhere, which is why we decided to have lunch and chat tomorrow."

"After Director Odagiri finalizes the reservations tomorrow, I will call you to let you know the specific location of the private room."

Lin Mo, of course, had no objection to this.

Then.

After a brief chat with Matsumoto Kiyoshi, the two hung up the phone.

"Alright, Lily."

"Everything's all taken care of now, can you relax a bit?"

"Just focus on getting better; there's nothing else to worry about."

"I'll handle it!"

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Xiao Baihe breathed a sigh of relief.

A faint smile appeared on her face, and then she stayed in the living room, chatting with Lin Mo about various things.

Not long after.

Shiho Miyano, who had finished working overtime, also returned. After having a quick dinner at a restaurant, she joined the two of them in their casual conversation.

Akemi Miyano?

She's not home!

Today, when she went to Nanyang University to resign, her university professor, Masami Hirota, held a farewell party for her and invited several of his favorite students to attend.

and so.

She'll definitely be back very late tonight, even two or three in the morning would be normal!

Safety? Not worried!

After all, today Akemi Miyano is accompanied by a security team of five people.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

In contrast to Lin Mo's comfortable situation, Hattori Heiji got beaten up again tonight!

"Serve! Department! Ping! Times!"

"Do you want to go to heaven? I'm asking you, do you want to go to heaven?"

"I just taught you a lesson last month for offending Lin Mo over a trivial matter, and now you've caused me trouble again!"

"The Kudo family..."

"Is that something you can just agree to so easily?"

"Don't you, you idiot, know how important your Uncle Yuanshan's position is?"

"Is that something you can just agree to for anyone else?"

"Oh, right!"

"You little brat, you even got played by Phantom Thief Kid, you've embarrassed yourself all the way to the Metropolitan Police Department, haven't you?"

"Jinghua, don't stop me!"

"I'm going to beat this spendthrift to a pulp tonight!"

"..."