Detective Conan: The Ultimate Growth Space

This shows just how huge the profits are.

Of course, Zhiyong is only at the beginning and cannot reach the sky in one step.

Nowadays, online chatting mostly takes place in chat rooms.

Compared to point-to-point communication.

Currently, it's mostly used in military and scientific research; there's no chat function for civilian personal users yet.

In its previous life, ICQ was created by three people.

They probably haven't finished making it yet, and even if they have, they might not have enough money to support it.

Penguins appeared even later.

Of course, this is the world of Detective Conan, and many things may be different from the real world.

ICQ is short for ISEEKYOU (I'm looking for you).

Regardless of whether the three people actually created it or not, Zhiyong could create it first and register it ahead of time.

The program is very easy to write.

Zhiyong could make it even if he just found a few college students who were still in school.

In the initial version, Zhiyong planned to only develop three main functions: adding friends, chatting, and creating groups.

Other features can be added gradually.

Of course, the main issue is that currently, no one knows exactly how such software can generate profit.

Therefore, Zhiyong is no longer afraid of others imitating him, and this is Zhiyong's opportunity.

They were simply one step ahead of their competitors, and they were also resourceful, financially sound, and creative.

Therefore, it is very difficult for anyone to surpass it.

The company's name is Skynet.

The name comes from Terminator, and the company is currently located in the three-story building where Zhiyong used to live.

The company has now invested 200 million.

However, for a company, this amount of money is not much, and it is rather small.

The money is already enough to start designing the software and test it for a while; it shouldn't be used up at all.

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Chapter 87 Kogoro Mouri's Class Reunion

Zhiyong is working hard to improve.

Kogoro Mouri's fame is also constantly rising.

Conan, who possesses the attributes of a Grim Reaper, is here.

This led Kogoro Mouri to encounter many cases, and he also solved many of them.

As a result, Kogoro Mouri's reputation soared, and his agency received an increase in cases.

That day, Zhiyong arrived at the Mouri Detective Agency and saw Mouri Kogoro and Ran arguing.

“But you took me there five years ago,” Xiaolan asked.

“I’ve already said, the firm needs someone to keep an eye on things. What if we get a new client?” Kogoro Mouri replied.

"If there's a commission, and you're out, we won't be able to accept it!"

"I can treat you to a big meal, so you don't need to go."

"But I also want to soak in a hot spring!"

“Tourism within the island is now more expensive than traveling abroad. You should think about me too.”

Ran looked down on Kogoro Mouri after hearing this.

"You don't want me to go? Is something going on at the class reunion? You're doing this to upset Mom. I have to go and keep an eye on you."

"That's not true."

Although Kogoro Mouri is much more famous now.

The agency's business has improved a lot, but Kogoro Mouri enjoys entertainment activities such as horse racing.

Moreover, he lost more than he won, so he didn't have much money left.

Fortunately, the coffee shop downstairs owned by Zhiyong provides them with some rental income.

Otherwise, Kogoro Mouri would probably need Eri Kisaki's financial assistance.

"Uncle Mori, if Ran wants to go, you can take her. I also want to go to the hot springs, so why don't I invite everyone to go together?"

Zhiyong did this to resolve the conflict between the two.

Of course, his main reason was to infiltrate the team.

It seems something went wrong at Kogoro Mouri's class reunion.

What was supposed to be a warm and joyful class reunion turned into a tragedy.

You can't argue with Conan.

"I can't accept this," Xiaolan said, somewhat embarrassed.

"No, no, how can I let you pay?" Kogoro Mouri shook his head.

"What does it matter as long as everyone has fun?" Zhiyong said with a smile.

Kogoro Mouri was initially a little reluctant.

However, after Zhiyong's persuasion, he finally nodded in agreement, which made Xiaolan feel very embarrassed.

Conan was displeased; he had always believed that...

Zhiyong's enthusiasm for going to the Mouri Detective Agency stems from his desire to woo Xiaolan.

Zhiyong was happy to see Conan misunderstand him, as this would make Conan overlook Zhiyong's true purpose.

Benkei Onsen Ryokan, Tochigi Prefecture.

Five years ago, Kogoro Mouri's class reunion was held here.

Five years later, they came here again.

We've all been busy these past five years and rarely see each other.

After meeting, Kogoro Mouri introduced Tomohisa and his classmates.

Five of Kogoro Mouri's classmates came; they were all members of the Beika University Judo Club, just like Kogoro Mouri.

One of them became a couple. The husband, Yukio Ayashiro, is now a physical education teacher at the school, and his wife, Noriko Ayashiro, is a housewife.

There was also a chubby guy named Jun Omura, who owned a model shop.

A beautiful woman named Horikoshi Yumi works at a cosmetics company.

The last one was a bald, burly man named Kazushi Nakamichi, a policeman from Chiba Prefecture.

Zhiyong felt that their class reunion was more like a gathering of friends than a gathering of friends.

In his previous life, when Zhiyong attended class reunions, the most he would do was have a meal together at a restaurant.

Even if attending a class reunion is just for fun, it usually involves going to the city where the school is located and taking a look at the school.

It's about reminiscing about the past, rather than specifically seeking out a famous scenic spot or tourist destination for a visit.

What's most embarrassing is that some classmates never interacted or spoke to each other during their school years.

After meeting, we had to pretend to be very happy, but neither of us knew what to talk about, which felt very awkward.

However, looking at the atmosphere between Kogoro Mouri and the others right now, it actually feels quite nice.

At class reunions, there are only a few people you really want to see. With so many people attending, it actually feels quite boring.

However, at this gathering, it seems that Yumi Horikoshi is also nearing the end of her life.

Love is such a strange thing.

Yumi Horikoshi probably didn't know what to do either, which is why she acted that way towards Nakamichi and Shinobu.

Although Conan's arrival this time was quite coincidental.

He happened to run into Nakamichi Kazushi, who was about to commit murder, but Conan's death-bringing tendencies are undeniable.

If you really want to go on a proper trip in the future, you can't let Conan come along.

After they reminisced about the past.

Nakamichi Kazushi suggested, "It's still early, let's go play pool."

"Okay."

"all right."

"Didn't we agree to go see the fireworks this evening?" Noriko Ayashiro asked, puzzled.

"Don't worry, the fireworks won't start until 6:30. It's only 2:00 now, so we still have more than four hours."

"Yes. As long as we finish before six o'clock, there won't be any problems."

Yumi Horikoshi's expression suddenly changed upon hearing this.

She glanced at Nakamichi and said expressionlessly, "I'm not feeling well, so I won't go. You guys go ahead."

After saying that, she went straight back to her room.

Zhiyong didn't really like playing billiards, so he didn't participate and went to soak in the hot springs instead.

Soaking in hot springs can promote blood circulation, relieve muscle pain, and help relieve emotional stress, among other benefits.

However, you shouldn't soak in the hot spring for too long.

Soaking for too long puts a lot of strain on the heart, which can cause symptoms such as dizziness and chest tightness, and in severe cases, fainting.

After soaking in the hot spring for nearly an hour, Zhiyong came out and headed to the billiards hall.