Detective Conan: The Ultimate Growth Space

He was very interested in the case and wanted Miwako to bring back the case file so he could take a look.

The files for these types of cases are not considered highly confidential.

Therefore, Miwako agreed without hesitation.

A few nights later, Miwako returned.

Zhiyong found her and said, "I have investigated the case you showed me before, but you will need to find the final evidence."

Miwako exclaimed in surprise, "Really? How could it be so fast?"

Zhi Yong smiled and said, "The main thing is that we found their common ground and also understood the meaning behind what the three victims' families said."

Miwako asked doubtfully, "Oh? Really?"

Zhiyong nodded and said, "The first victim, the wife of Fukawa Tsutoharu, once said that he often went drinking with others on Saturday nights. One time he came home drunk and complained, 'Damn it, they always call me a crybaby... They look down on people.'"

“That’s right. But what does that mean?” Miwako asked.

Zhiyong didn't answer, but continued, "The second victim, Maitian Duzhe, said that his wife said he often didn't come home on Saturday nights and would only come back the next morning. His wife thought he was having an affair, so she kept calling him. He called home angrily and told his wife, 'I'm seeing a doctor, don't bother me.'"

Miwako didn't ask any more questions this time, but just listened quietly.

Zhiyong continued, "The third victim, Nabei Susumu, had a son named Nabei Eiki who said that his father would sleep until noon every Sunday. When he got up, he would mutter to himself, 'Dad was hit by a car again last night. It's so bad.'"

"Although they are very different in age and don't usually have much contact, these three people still have something in common."

What do they have in common?

"On Saturday nights, they all stay out all night. They get to know each other because they play mahjong together."

"Playing mahjong?" Miwako asked, puzzled.

"The first victim, Tsutomu Hōkawa, was referring to the 'crying ghost' in mahjong. The second victim, Atsunori Mugida, said, 'I'm seeing a doctor, don't disturb me.' Meaning, 'I'm about to win, don't bother me…'" Zhiyong explained.

“I see. The third victim, Nabei Susumu, said that his father was hit by a car again, which is terrible. He meant that the dealer had won again by counting the winning numbers on a high platform, which is terrible,” Miwako continued.

Miwako was no stranger to playing mahjong, but she had never thought about it in this way before, so she didn't understand the meaning of those words.

Actually, it could also be due to preconceived notions.

No one in the police force initially considered the possibility of mahjong.

In this respect, it's because their thinking is a bit rigid; their minds aren't expansive enough, and they can't think outside the box.

Zhiyong replied, "None of their family members play mahjong, so it's normal that they misunderstood what he said."

"Oh, I see. They don't play mahjong, so they misunderstood. So you mean you can play mahjong, and that's why you understood what I meant?" Miwako said angrily.

Zhiyong was initially happy, but upon hearing this, he became depressed, as he couldn't very well say it.

"Actually, I don't know either. The reason I know is because I watched this episode of the cartoon in my previous life."

Zhiyong could only say, "I overheard Uncle Maoli using mahjong terminology by chance, and that's how I found out. I never play mahjong."

“I’m not against you playing mahjong, it’s fine to play occasionally for fun. I just hope you don’t learn to gamble. Mr. Mori may be good at detective work, but his character isn’t very good. You can’t follow him astray. Do you understand?” Miwako said sternly.

"I see."

Zhiyong is very depressed right now.

He felt like he hadn't found a girlfriend, but rather a mother.

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Chapter 86 Going to the United States for Further Studies

Zhi Yong had no choice but to change the subject, saying, "The three of them are playing mahjong. They can't play if they're missing one person, which means there must be a fourth person. That fourth person must be the murderer."

"Why?" Miwako asked.

Zhiyong explained, "The third victim, Nabei Susumu, said that his son, Nabei Eiki, said before the perpetrator left, 'Don't blame me, this is the punishment you deserve. Who told you to keep causing me trouble, making me feel like I was about to win, and then the police slashed me in the back like this.'"

Miwako nodded.

Zhiyong continued, "This shows that he also really enjoys playing mahjong, which leads us to believe that the other three people play mahjong with him. Moreover, it's only when playing mahjong that it doesn't matter if the ages of the people are very different."

"After you've said so much, do you know who the murderer, that is, the fourth person, is?" Miwako asked.

“I already know who that person is,” Zhiyong said smugly.

"knew?"

This time, Miwako was truly surprised.

"Supervisor Matsumoto slashed him, although he didn't know whether it hit his front or back. However, according to some evidence, it can be proven that the slash hit the prisoner's back," Zhiyong explained.

"Back? How did you know?" Miwako asked.

“Generally speaking, when a person is injured, they will reflexively press their hand against the wound. However, there was no luminol reaction on the steering wheel of the car that the prisoner had used and discarded. This means that the prisoner’s wound was in a place that his hand could not reach, which means it was on his back,” Zhi Yong explained.

“I see. I didn’t expect you to know so much just by looking at those case files. You still haven’t told me who the culprit is,” Miwako asked again.

“Crime psychologist Hirato Doji,” Tomoyu shrugged.

"What? You mean that serial killer, that criminal psychologist Hirato Doji who's always on TV and in the newspapers?" Miwako exclaimed in surprise.

There was nothing that could be done; Miwako never imagined that the prisoner would become a criminal psychologist.

“Yes, that’s him. The scars on his back can’t be erased. And the third victim, Nabei Susumu, and his son, Nabei Eiki, have heard his voice, so they probably won’t forget it. I think we can definitely find clues by investigating the mahjong parlor.” Zhiyong said confidently.

"how do you know?"

"I only deduced this from the situation. Now that I've stated my reasoning and the murderer has been found, the rest of the evidence is up to you. The scar on Hirato Doji's back will definitely not disappear."

Thanks to Zhiyong's intervention, the police had a new direction and quickly uncovered new clues.

Hirato Doji also peeked out.

Police quickly found more evidence, leading to the arrest of serial killer Hirato Doji.

Actually, this is a good result for Hirato Doji.

Heidou Doji was originally supposed to be killed by Nabei Eiki, but now he's just been arrested by the police, so he's actually gained something.

The police's solving of a serial murder case from twenty years ago has drawn public attention.

It was something no one had expected.

A former serial killer.

He has now become a criminal psychologist.

This is extremely ironic.

This has caused an uproar in society.

Regardless of the reactions from society.

In this case, Zhiyong still let Miwako take the credit.

After resolving this case.

Miwako was also commended for successfully handling several major cases.

Matsumoto Kiyonaga was also very pleased with the resolution of the case.

After all, this was a regret in his heart.

Now that the case has been solved, it can be considered as fulfilling one of his wishes.

Fortunately, Matsumoto Kiyonaga had a recommendation that would give him a six-month opportunity to study in the United States.

Many people are vying for this spot.

Matsumoto Kiyonaga was also troubled by this matter.

Now he has directly given this opportunity to Miwako.

Miwako is very popular within the Metropolitan Police Department, and even if some people are unhappy about her, there's nothing they can do.

This is also a win-win situation for Matsumoto Kiyonaga.

This is not good news for Zhiyong, though.

The two had just gotten together, and now they had to be separated from Miwako for another six months.

At this time, Zhiyong didn't really want Miwako to go to the United States.

Even for the sake of Miwako's ideals, Chiyu shouldn't be so selfish.

However, in Conan's bizarre world, it's unclear how these six months are calculated.

If I were to become a perpetual elementary school student like Conan...

In that case, Miwako probably won't be able to finish her studies before the Conan storyline ends.

…………

After I have some free time.

Zhiyong is also preparing to carry out his plan, which is to set up a company.

Prior to this, there was the murder case at the art museum.

This greatly stimulated Zhiyong.

Zhiyong then devised a plan.

Now that a large sum of unexpected funds has arrived, in order to make this money available to Zhiyong openly, the money needs to be laundered.

Therefore, the company was established.

During this period, Zhiyong has been making preparations.

After much deliberation, Zhiyong has decided on the positioning of the new company.

Zhiyong then decided to focus the company's development on the internet industry.

The internet will see significant development in the future.

Most people don't yet have a deep understanding of the future development of the internet.

Zhiyong had experienced that period firsthand and knew how rapidly the internet had developed.

In the future, the internet will cover every aspect of life, including food, clothing, transportation, and travel, and all industries will be inseparable from the internet.