Conan: The Heart Thief

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Lin Xiao followed Sato Miwako to a dinner party, where all six suspects participated.

"cheers!"

Although the six suspects are all students of Professor Wakabayashi, they have not gathered together like this for a long time. The atmosphere in the hotel is high and everyone is relaxed.

"It's so cool! The best thing to do in early summer is to drink draft beer." Butai, the reporter, said happily.

"Budai, please be careful. There is foam at the corners of your mouth." Software developer Dongtang reminded.

"Hahaha... Dongtang, why are you still so neurotic?" Budai laughed.

"Who is this young man? Is this the first time you see him?" Natsume Himiko looked curiously at Lin Xiao who was sitting opposite her. It was the first time she saw such a handsome young man. As an actress, she had seen many male stars, but none of them could compare to the young man in front of her. Compared with this young man, those so-called stars were all inferior.

Before Sato Miwako could speak, Akagi Akira spoke first.

"Himiko, don't underestimate this boy. He is a high school detective named Lin Xiao. Am I right? Officer Sato."

Natsume Himiko looked at Sato Miwako curiously. Sato Miwako took a sip of beer and said, "That's it."

When people heard that Lin Xiao was a high school detective, they were not surprised. Because the Japanese police in this world cannot do without detectives. When a case occurs, there must be a detective beside the police, otherwise, the case cannot be solved.

Torii Akane, an administrator at the National Police Agency, poured cold water on the situation: "The Japanese police today really can't do without detectives. They've become a joke in the media."

Sato Miwako said unhappily: "Aren't you also a member of the Metropolitan Police Department, Akane Torii? Is it appropriate to say such a thing?"

Torii Akane said nonchalantly, "Although I am a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department like you, I specialize in administration."

Natsume Himiko smiled and looked at Lin Xiao and said, "Detective Lin, are you a detective who specifically assists Sato Miwako?"

"Not really. Inspector Megure often asks me for help." Lin Xiao said the truth in a flat tone.

"So that's how it is. If I also ask Detective Lin for help, will Detective Lin respond to me?" Natsume Himiko looked at Lin Xiao charmingly.

"Ms. Natsume, have you encountered any incident?"

"No, I mean... life..."

"Ah this..."

Just when Lin Xiao was in trouble, Sato Miwako rescued him.

"Enough with the joking, I brought the high school detective here, and I think you can guess why."

When Sato Miwako said this, everyone's face changed.

Natsume Himiko said, "Hehe...Officer Sato, you called everyone over here, are you suspecting us?"

Miwako Sato said, "I can't say I suspect you. If I did, I would have taken you back to the police station for questioning. As far as I know, you are all students who have a close relationship with Professor Wakabayashi. I want to ask you, who do you think deliberately killed Professor Wakabayashi?"

Natsume Himiko frowned and said, "Could it be that it was a terrorist revenge against society and Professor Wakabayashi just happened to run into him? You are suspecting that someone deliberately killed him."

Lin Xiao then said: "Is it possible that before Professor Ruolin was killed in the explosion, there was another explosion in Dorobiga Paradise. The explosion was to make the police mistakenly believe that Professor Ruolin's death in the explosion was an accident!"

Natsume Miko giggled and said, "Detective Lin, now that you mention it, I have a candidate. Anyone who can get a bomb must not be an ordinary person. I think Torii Akane is the most suspicious. Moreover, as far as I know, Torii Akane has always disliked her age and coveted the teacher's research..."

Torii Akane's forehead veins popped up after hearing what Himiko said: "Himiko, don't just talk about other people, you are the biggest suspect, right? Your relationship with Professor Wakabayashi has been unclear for a long time. The company where Professor Wakabayashi serves as an independent director has given you a lot of capital support, which is why you are where you are today. Now that you have a certain fame and status, you have every motive to kill Professor Wakabayashi in order to get rid of him!"

When Himiko heard this, her beautiful face was twisted with anger: "Torii Akane, don't talk nonsense! I became famous because of my ability, not my capital! I admit that Professor Wakabayashi helped me, and it was entirely out of the teacher's love for his students!"

The honest-looking Suzuki Museum manager Nishimaki Joji quickly tried to smooth things over: "You two, why are you arguing again? In my opinion, the murderer must be a terrorist and has nothing to do with Professor Wakabayashi. There's no need to think too much about it."

News reporter Budai echoed, "That's right, let's drink... Miss, bring a few more bottles of beer..."

Unlike the others who were making a lot of noise, Akagi Akira remained silent until the end of the dinner.

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After the dinner, Akagi Akira took out a report and gave it to Sato Miwako.

"I have a senior in graduate school who is a psychologist at a psychological counseling center. I spent a lot of effort to borrow it from him..."

Sato Miwako looked at the information and frowned: "This is Natsume Fumiko's diagnosis report."

"You never expected that. That narcissistic Himiko would also go to see a psychiatrist? Take a look at this first."

After reading it, Miwako Sato fell into deep thought.

Lin Xiao, who was standing by, also took it and took a quick look at it: "Apple? An apple with an unknown desire for destruction? An apple with a timer?"

Lin Xiao returned the diagnosis report to Akagi Akira: "Mr. Akagi, do you think Natsume Himiko is suspicious?"

Akagi Akira shrugged, "You all heard the conversation between Torii Akane and Natsume Himiko. Torii Akane's words are true, and Natsume Himiko does have a motive."

After saying these words, Akagi Akira left.

Lin Xiao asked Sato Miwako who was still in deep thought: "Officer Sato, do you also think Natsume is suspicious?"

"I don't think Natsume Himiko is a dangerous terrorist, but it's worth checking..."

At this point, Sato Miwako suddenly had an idea: "Detective Lin, Himiko just gave you the contact information, right?"

Lin Xiao was stunned for a moment and said, "Yes, I don't know why that woman gave me her contact information?"

After the show, Natsume Himiko secretly slipped him a note with her contact information on it. Unexpectedly, Sato Miwako found it. It can be seen that Sato Miwako's ability is indeed stronger than other detectives in the Investigation Section.

Sato Miwako smiled slyly and said, "So do you plan to contact her?"

Lin Xiao shook his head: "Of course not."

"Why? Don't you like women like those pretty older sisters?"

"She and I are not of the same ilk."

Sato Miwako said to Lin Xiao seriously: "I think, Lin Xiao, it would be better for you to take the initiative to contact Himiko. Maybe you can find new clues."

Lin Xiao said bitterly: "Officer Sato Miwako, you can't betray people like this."

Seeing Lin Xiao's expression, Sato Miwako blushed and felt guilty.

"Detective Lin, don't be afraid. I will go with you. I know that if a beautiful boy like you falls into the hands of a woman like Himiko, there will be nothing left. I will protect you."

Chapter 113: High School Detective's Innocence at Risk

The next day, Lin Xiao arrived at Natsume Himiko's house according to the contact information given by Natsume Himiko and the agreed time.

When Lin Xiao came here, it was Sato Miwako who drove him here specially.

"Officer Sato Miwako, won't you come with me to meet Natsume Himiko?"

"If I'm here, she will definitely be on guard. You should try to tell her what she says and see if she is related to the bombing as Akagi Akira said."

"Are you asking me to use the beauty trap?"

"Why not? If anything unexpected happens, I will save you."

Sato Miwako blinked at Lin Xiao, as if to say, "Don't worry, I'm here for you."

Lin Xiao didn't think that Natsume Himiko could do anything to him. He was mainly worried that Natsume Himiko was too beautiful and he couldn't control himself.

Natsume Himiko lives in a luxury apartment. Lin Xiao takes the elevator, and Natsume arrives at Himiko's home and presses the doorbell. Sato Miwako is hiding somewhere in the corridor, observing secretly.

After a while, Natsume Himiko opened the door and appeared in front of Lin Xiao. She was the kind of woman who looked beautiful at first sight, and gentle after a few more glances. This kind of woman was very popular with the audience, and it was no wonder that she became a well-known actress. She had soft facial features and long hair down to her waist. She was wearing an orange sleeveless nightgown, and under the dress were her beautiful legs wrapped in lace-edged transparent long black stockings. She was dressed sexy and charmingly, as if she had dressed like this just for Lin Xiao.

Seeing Lin Xiao really show up as promised, Natsume Himiko was not too surprised. She was a narcissistic woman. Her narcissism was because she was beautiful enough, and she believed that no man could refuse her!

"Ms. Natsume... excuse me for bothering you."

"Detective Lin, I knew you would come. Please come in."

Natsume Himiko took Lin Xiao's hand and led him to the living room. The beautiful woman was a little too enthusiastic, and Lin Xiao was at a loss.

"Ms. Natsume, you asked me to come here because you have any clues about Professor Wakabayashi?"

When Natsume Himiko heard Lin Xiao's question, she smiled and blinked: "Detective Lin, you don't think I invited you here to discuss Professor Wakabayashi's affairs, do you?"

Lin Xiao pretended to be stupid and said, "Isn't it?"

Natsume Himiko pulled Lin Xiao and sat down on the sofa in the living room. She looked at him and said, "Apart from Professor Wakabayashi's matter, can't I come to you?"

Lin Xiao continued to play dumb: "Of course, but what do you want me to do?"

Natsume Himiko giggled, covering her mouth. "Before, I saw you in the newspaper. It said that you replaced Kudo Shinichi and became the new savior of the police. I felt that you were very attractive and always wanted to make friends with you."

"Are you interested in detective work?"

"No, I'm just being honest with you. Can we be friends?"

"Of course, Miss Natsume, I can be friends with you. But can you answer my question first?" Lin Xiao took the opportunity to make some comments.

"Okay, you go ahead." Natsume Himiko supported her chin with one hand and looked at Lin Xiao with interest.

"Ms. Natsume, I'll just say what I want to say. Akagi Akira got your medical records from the psychiatrist, and he said that you have mental problems, are very aggressive, and have the motive to commit crimes. I came here to ask you, can you prove that you didn't commit the crime?"

"Oh? You want me to prove my innocence? Okay." Natsume Himiko smiled charmingly, and the straps of her sleeveless nightgown slipped down, revealing her upper hemisphere and half a ruby.

Lin Xiao was stunned, his eyes widened.

"Detective Lin, do you think a beautiful woman like me could be the murderer?"

"I don't think so..." Lin Xiao also felt that a woman as beautiful as Himiko wouldn't be the murderer. "But, what's the matter with that case?"

Natsume Himiko explained: "Because I debuted as an idol, my image on the screen is fixed. I want to break the audience's inherent impression of me and try to take on some different roles. For example, a role like a murderer. In order to make myself more suitable for the role, I tried to consult a psychologist..."

"So that's what happened. It was just a misunderstanding. In that case, I'll leave first."

Lin Xiao said calmly, preparing to retreat.

However, Xia Meihiko's body had already moved closer, and her delicate legs wrapped in long transparent black stockings with lace edges were directly placed on Lin Xiao, and it was obvious that she didn't want him to leave.

"Don't be in such a hurry to leave... Come and talk to me. It won't take up any of your time, great detective..."

"Uh……"

"As for me... since my debut, I have always played the naive heroine in idol dramas. In the dramas, love is everything to me. But in fact, whether before or after my debut, I have never been in love..."

"Really? That must be Himiko's job. She's too busy."

Lin Xiao didn't understand why Himiko suddenly said all this.

"No, the men around me are too stupid and not worthy of me at all!"

"Miss Natsume is too demanding. That's right, Miss Natsume is a star, so ordinary men naturally won't be interested in her."

"Really? I thought I looked down on everyone. However, your appearance changed my mind." Himiko turned over, sat on Lin Xiao's lap, and said meaningfully.