The unscrupulous detective in Conan

Chapter 1174: Three People Reading the Same Strategy Guide
The two of them were thinking about this secretly in their hearts, and they came to the red leaf tree mentioned by Yuanzi.

Then, looking carefully, you will see a lush forest full of red leaves in front of you, and the branches of the red-leaf trees are covered with densely packed red handkerchiefs.

As the wind blew gently, the red handkerchiefs fluttered in the wind.

Fujino looked around at the surrounding scenery and suddenly recalled the ancient trees of marriage in the scenic spots in his previous life.

A lot of red strips were also tied up...

There is a special artistic conception.

It's just that there's too much red cloth here.

Moreover, they are too scattered, and the red-leaf trees here are not very thick.

It gives people a feeling that the originally good artistic conception has turned into a creepy feeling.

Yuanzi's mouth twitched suddenly: "Why are there so many red handkerchiefs hanging here!!!"

Conan, who is in charge of making comments, made another comment at this time: "Of course it's because of the red leaves in winter!"

"Sister Sonoko, didn't you say that many people come here to tie red handkerchiefs? If that's the case, this is only natural!"

Sonoko: “…” It seems to be true?

I have thought of it, how could others not think of it?
She thought about it carefully and found that it was indeed the case.

What’s more, “Love Brain Wars” is recommended here, so how could there be few people reading this book?

Yuanzi was thinking this in his heart, and suddenly he realized something.

He turned his head and glanced at Hongye next to him with a strange expression, thinking secretly: Could she have bought this book too?
This is what Yuanzi thought in her heart, and Hongye certainly thought the same.

She was also secretly thinking: Could she have also watched "Love Mind Wars"? I feel like I've seen this move in the movie...

The two of them looked at each other, but their eyes did not meet.

Finally, the two of them secretly comforted themselves in their hearts: There shouldn't be such a coincidence...

Then, Yuanzi looked at the red handkerchiefs hanging on the tree with a resentful look: I was originally planning to tie one on as well, but now, even if I tie it on, I won’t be able to tell which one it is!

Damn it, why are they all coming here to hang red handkerchiefs up?
Or else climb up the tree and tear them all down?

Hongye touched his chin and pretended to think, having almost the same idea.

Of course, she would not have such outrageous idea as to tear open someone's handkerchief while climbing a tree.

What she was thinking was: should she spend some money to buy a tree here, tie a handkerchief to it and claim it as her own, then surround it with cordon, or get a large glass cover to cover the tree...

They both have different thoughts.

"But hey, this is a really spectacular sight!"

Xiaolan felt the atmosphere was a bit awkward, so she smiled and said with emotion: "Like this, lovers spontaneously tie a red handkerchief on the tree, which also has a special meaning..."

Fujino looked around again and said, "But it depends on the season. It's probably better in summer and autumn. If it's spring or autumn, it'll be a bit scary."

"Scary?"

Xiaolan couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Fujino explained calmly: "Just think about it, the dry trees all over the mountains are covered with red cloth, and the wind blows them around, and some of the red cloth is even blown down to your feet. How does it feel?"

"..."

Xiaolan thought about it carefully, and suddenly her face turned pale. She swallowed her saliva and said, "It's really... quite scary."

"Come to think of it, this place is like this because of me." At this time, a square-faced man wearing a knitted hat came over and said with a slightly apologetic tone, "I'm afraid you can't enjoy the red leaves this year."

Everyone turned around and looked at him in confusion.

Xiaolan, a literary girl, was a little surprised to hear this. She paid attention to the key point and asked in confusion: "Because you... are you the original author of Winter Red Leaves?"

"No, no, no, I'm just an assistant director, that's all."

The man smiled helplessly and said, "At that time, the screenwriter just casually asked if there was a place with beautiful red leaves, and I just answered casually, and then this mountain where I often came to play when I was a child became the filming location."

"It was my idea to tie a red handkerchief on the branch. I saw a red handkerchief tied to a big tree and thought of this. The screenwriter accepted my suggestion and rewrote the original story into the plot of the current TV series."

"As a result, the mountain became a well-known place after the TV series became so popular. Many people came from far away to camp here, and some even imitated the TV series by tying red handkerchiefs on the branches."

"The red-leaf trees here have been destroyed like this. If the mountain god has a spirit, he must be very angry, right?"

As he spoke, he smiled and said, "But it is also because of this that the number of tourists here has increased significantly, and the local hotels and cultural and creative stores have also earned a lot more income. After all, apart from the red leaf season, not many people would come here."

Fujino Yushin agreed: "After all, this is the tourism economy. There are pros and cons. At least the locals have become richer through this."

The man asked doubtfully, "Tourism economy?"

Fujino was no longer sleepy when he mentioned this, and said, "We have the story, the atmosphere, and the blessing activities. It would be a shame if you don't take this opportunity to turn this place into a scenic spot. If you promote it well, it will definitely be a travel destination for young couples."

"It would be better to add a setting for forming a bond." Huiyuan Ai nodded in agreement and began to give ideas: "For example, you could trick those girls who long for love by telling them that by tying a red cloth they can finally be together with the person they love, or you could promote a romantic scene where you tie a handkerchief here and wait for many years to come back..."

"Ah."

Fujino thought that Huihara Ai's idea was a good one, and nodded, saying, "It would be best if we could build a shrine nearby and some cultural and tourism shops, so that we can directly make a lot of money from the pockets of those naive, love-minded girls."

Suzuki Sonoko: “……?”

Ooka Momiji: “……?”

A question mark appeared on the two people's heads.

Why do you feel like you've been @ed?
The two men touched the red handkerchiefs in their pockets and suddenly felt a little at a loss.

The book doesn’t teach you what to do if you’re exposed!

The square-chinned man was stunned by what he said: I was just thinking, I'm just a filmmaker, how can I not understand what you are telling me?

The man smiled helplessly again. "These are all things that the people at the town hall have to consider. I'm just an errand boy. I've been really busy lately because of this matter. All the inquiries received by the TV station and the town hall have been transferred to me. Today I also brought a fan here to find the location of the big tree with the red handkerchief tied to it at the beginning of the filming of Winter Red Leaves. I've been looking for it on the mountain since this morning. I'm almost dying of exhaustion."

"By the way, can you please do me a favor?"

"What are you busy with?"

"It's about that fan."

The man explained, "He's staying at the Red Tree Hotel now. You can just write in the guestbook in the hotel lobby, 'I found the tree you're looking for. Please find me at the big rock that appeared in the last scene of the TV series.'"

"Red Tree Inn?"

Yuanzi touched his chin and asked in surprise: "Isn't this the hotel we stayed in?"

"Is it such a coincidence?" The man was surprised for a moment, then scratched his head and said, "Originally, I had an appointment with him to meet at that hotel, but now I have to go down the mountain to meet that person and then come back. My body really can't take it..."

"correct!"

He seemed to suddenly remember something and took out a notebook from his pocket: "HOTUMI (ホツミ), this is my name, as long as I add this to the message he will know it was written by me. I only talked to him on the phone before, he probably doesn't know how to spell my name in Chinese characters. He sent me an email this morning saying that he has checked into the hotel and is waiting for my news. If I write it down, he will definitely see it. After all, he was the one who mentioned it in the hotel's guestbook, saying that if I can't contact him for anything, I can write it down there."

Fujino then asked a soul-searching question: "So, why don't you just give him a call and be done with it?"

The man said sheepishly, "Actually, it's because I forgot to bring my phone number. I didn't write down the person's phone number, let alone his email address."

"Is that so?"

Everyone nodded, and on their way back to the hotel, they helped the other party write down the message they wanted to convey.

They didn't notice at all that while they were writing, a fat man was peeking at them from behind.

Of course Fujino noticed it.

But he didn't say much.

…………

Of course, you can’t just come here to see the red leaves.

Everyone stayed in the hotel and went shopping in the local town. When they felt hungry, they went to a nearby family restaurant for a meal.

But while eating, Hongye suddenly stood up and covered her mouth: "Oh... I accidentally lost my wallet. It must have been lost there! Wait for me for a while, I'll be back soon!"

Yuanzi, who was standing by, looked sad, and then suddenly stood up: "Oh, I also accidentally lost my wallet, you guys wait here for a while!"

Everyone: "..."

Do you think your acting skills are good?
So, how could two people accidentally lose something in the same way?
You don’t even act anymore, right?
Fujino was quite helpless about this, so he stood up and said, "I'll go with them to see if they are in any danger."

"Will it be dangerous to look for a wallet?"

Xiaolan was a little confused. Obviously, she really just thought that they had really lost their wallet.

Okay, that's a bit far fetched though.

But Xiaolan...

Huiyuan Ai whispered at the side: "The two of them must have sneaked up the mountain to tie the red handkerchiefs, otherwise they wouldn't have left now."

"Is this... like this?"

Xiaolan scratched her head, not quite understanding why her best friend tied a red handkerchief and why she was so obsessed with it.

Sonoko didn't tell her much about the plan.

Didn’t we agree that we came here just to admire the red leaves?

By the way, speaking of Hongye, it seems that Miss Hongye’s money has not been repaid yet!
Almost forgot about this...

Wait...so that's how it is!
Xiaolan frowned and suddenly realized what her best friend was planning.

But tying a red handkerchief...

Huiyuan Ai glanced at her and said calmly: "Although tying a red handkerchief means an appointment to meet, it does not mean that it must be the same as in the original book. After so many people spread the word of tying a red handkerchief on this tree, in addition to its original meaning, it has already derived other meanings, such as letting the person you wish to see come back, and lovers finally getting married..."

As she spoke, the corners of her mouth tilted slightly: "When the matter is done, I will still point to the handkerchief tied on the tree at that time. Isn't it romantic?"

(So ​​you’ve read that book, too?!)
Xiaolan: “!!!”

Why didn’t I think of that!

It turns out that Yuanzi has this layer of thoughts!
Xiaolan suddenly realized, and then felt a little regretful.

I regret not bringing a red handkerchief.

Haibara Ai crossed her arms across her chest and raised her chin slightly - everything was under control!
Fujino watched this scene silently, his eyelids twitched slightly: This Ai is the most terrifying character among these people.

…………

the other side.

As soon as Ooka Momiji came out of the restaurant, she immediately called Iori Muga in secret to drive her away.

Yuanzi, who had just come out, was stunned when he saw this scene.

No, didn’t you come here without anyone?
Where did this butler come from? !

Damn it, he actually called me!
Yuanzi touched his chin, feeling that this was not a good idea, and immediately took a taxi to catch up with the fleeing Hongye.

The two men rushed towards the winter red leaf forest and began to climb up the mountain road.

However, due to the latecomer advantage, the size advantage, and knowing that the opponent was right in front of her, Sonoko was able to catch up with Hongye in the end.

Turning back, I saw Ooka Momiji who had caught up with me without me noticing: "..."

So why is she here too?
She narrowed her eyes and asked, "Why are you here too?"

"I should be the one to ask you this."

Yuanzi crossed her arms over her chest and panted: "Didn't you say you lost your wallet and were going to look for it?"

"I left my wallet on the hill."

Hongye had anticipated this, and confidently answered perfunctorily, asking in return: "What about you? Why do you want to go up the mountain too?"

Yuanzi still had her arms crossed over her chest, and said confidently: "Of course my wallet fell on the mountain too!"

"Is that so?" Hongye narrowed her eyes, obviously not believing it. "Then you stay here, I'll go up and help you look for it..."

"Why should I bother you? After all, it's not easy for you to move. I'll go!"

As Yuanzi said this, he glanced at her chest and then turned and ran away.

Haha, you carry so much more weight than me, so you definitely can’t run as fast as me!

It's obviously an advantage, why do I feel a little disappointed...

hateful!

While running, Yuanzi felt a little uncomfortable as she thought to herself.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Hongye also ran after him: "Hey, wait a minute, I don't need your help!"

Yuanzi turned around and looked at Hongye who was gradually catching up with him. He was suddenly surprised:
"Damn it, you have so much more flesh than me, why can you run so fast!"

(End of this chapter)