I'm in Conan, I'm not a gangster

Chapter 468 Kidnapping Yukiko (2nd Update)
At midnight, Shiraishi E finally returned to her rented apartment.

He unlocked the door with his key, slowly changed his shoes in the entryway, and then went inside.

The room was dimly lit, with only the faint light coming in from the streetlights outside the window.

As soon as he stepped into the living room, he keenly sensed that someone was on the sofa.

"You're finally back." A lazy, slightly disgruntled female voice came from the darkness.

Shiraishi E showed no surprise, simply turning on the light. Under the light, Vermouth sat elegantly on her sofa, swirling a glass of red wine in her hand, her long golden hair gleaming softly in the light.

"Where are you stuck in traffic? Why have you been stuck for so long?" Vermouth looked up at him, her tone full of dissatisfaction.

Shiraishi E took off her coat and hung it on the coat rack by the door. She walked to the single sofa opposite her and sat down, saying, "On the way back, I saw people fighting... two women, no less. The driver wanted to go and join in, and I couldn't stop him!"

Vermouth was speechless, feeling that this guy's excuses were so perfunctory.

I wonder what he secretly did after taking Xiaolan and Yuanzi home.

She took a sip of red wine, suppressed her curiosity, and got straight to the point: "You almost ruined my plans today." Her tone carried a hint of complaint.
After a moment's thought, Shiraishi E understood what she meant: "That fashionable beauty is one of yours?"

Vermouth smiled slightly and nodded generously in admission: "Yes, that's right. She's the one I arranged to get close to Yusaku Kudo!"

Shiraishi E didn't press her on why she sent someone to approach Kudo Yusaku, she just shrugged: "It's not my fault. If you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have made things difficult for her."

"How could I possibly inform you of something like this in advance?" Vermouth pursed her lips, her red lips lightly touching the rim of her wine glass.

"Then there's nothing I can do." Shiraishi E spread her hands, indicating that this wasn't her problem and she wouldn't take the blame.

He then asked directly, "So, what do you want from me?"

A hint of amusement flashed in Vermouth's eyes as she deliberately dragged out her words: "Can't it be because I miss you?"

Shiraishi E shook her head, looking directly at her: "You're not that kind of person. Just say it!"

The other person went to my rented apartment specifically to wait for me... but when they didn't come, they called me and urged me to go back!
Nobody would believe you if you said you were looking for me for no reason!

Vermouth suddenly burst out laughing, her laughter as clear as a silver bell: "You're quite an interesting fellow."

She put down her wine glass, her expression gradually becoming serious. "However, I do have something I need your help with."

She leaned forward slightly, her golden hair falling over her shoulders: "You and Yusaku Kudo seem to have a good relationship?"

Shiraishi E nodded: "Yes."

Vermouth's smile deepened, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes: "Then I need you to do something for me."

"whats the matter?"

“Kidnapping Yukiko.” Vermouth narrowed her eyes and slowly uttered these words.

Shiraishi E frowned, a look of surprise on her face: "Why did you kidnap her?"

"Make Kudo Yusaku draw a clear line!" Vermouth snorted a few times and said, "This guy's relationship with the FBI has always been unclear and ambiguous...it's really too annoying."

She stood up, walked to the window, and continued with her back to Shiraishi E, "So... Rum wants him to make a decision."

She turned around, a meaningful smile playing on her lips: "No one likes someone who's two-timing, whether they're good or bad, man or woman."

Oh? ...Rum isn't dead yet?
Shiraishi E was somewhat surprised to receive this news, and at the same time, she felt extremely dissatisfied with Vermouth!

The main account didn't even tell me when there was news!

You really are a traitor!

Sure enough, there's a reason why she's called a witch.

Thinking about this, his trust in Vermouth plummeted.

Shiraishi E brought her wandering thoughts back to reality and understood the other party's intentions.

Instead of asking for deeper reasons, he raised a practical question: "Why did you make me do this kidnapping? Anyone could have done it."

Vermouth walked back to the sofa and sat down. This time her expression was much more sincere: "Yukiko and I are friends. It would be irresponsible to just hire someone to kidnap her."

She paused for a moment: "Of course, I'd feel a little embarrassed to go by myself...it might damage our friendship!" Friendship?

You're practically kidnapping someone, how can you still talk about friendship?
Shiraishi E couldn't help but mutter a curse to herself.

He felt that compared to Vermouth, he was actually a kind person!

At least he wouldn't kidnap his own friend!
Vermouth looked directly into Shiraishi E's eyes: "After thinking it over, I still think it's most appropriate for you to help out. Don't worry, it's not difficult."

She explained, "Just make her disappear for two or three days. I'll even help you disguise yourself and arrange a hotel for you. All you have to do is keep an eye on her."

Shiraishi E's heart skipped a beat: Such a good thing? She could do Vermouth a favor and then go crazy for days on end!!
He pondered for a moment, then asked, "When should we act?"

"Let's make our move tonight." Vermouth finished her drink in one gulp, then took out a handkerchief to wipe the glass, saying, "I already know Yukiko's location!"

"Tonight? So soon?" Shiraishi E frowned; this was rather sudden.

"Otherwise what? Would I come all the way to your house to wait for you?" Vermouth said irritably. "I'm busy too, okay!"

"Okay, I'll make a call then." Shiraishi E finally nodded in agreement.

He took out his phone and called Xiaolan first: "Hey, Xiaolan, it's me. I got a last-minute request and need to be away for a day or two... Yes, don't worry, I'll be careful."

After hanging up, he made the same call to other girls.

Vermouth waited patiently until the other party finished the call.

"Alright, what's next?" After hanging up the phone, Shiraishi E turned around and asked.

Vermouth stood up and took an exquisite box from her handbag: "Let's disguise ourselves first, it will make things easier."

Shiraishi E nodded, letting the other person come over and use her amazing disguise technique on her face.

Her fingers were light and precise, carrying a faint scent of perfume.

In less than half an hour, the other party had completed the disguise.

"How is it?" Vermouth opened a folding mirror so that the waiter could see himself.

Shiraishi E saw a completely unfamiliar face in the mirror—an ordinary office worker with slightly droopy eyes and a sullen expression.

"Alright." Vermouth looked at the work with satisfaction: "Even the voice needs to be changed."

She then handed Shiraishi E a mask: "Stay here, this is a voice changer, just set it to level 3."

After Shiraishi E put it on and adjusted it, the sound it produced indeed became deep and hoarse, completely different from its original tone.

“The plan is simple.” Vermouth handed the other person a note and said, “Yukiko will be attending a friend’s party at this restaurant tonight. According to her usual routine, she will probably leave around three o’clock.”

“You wait for her in the parking lot. Use this—” she handed over a small spray bottle: “It will put her to sleep instantly. I’ve already prepared the car. This is the license plate number. It’s downstairs. You can just go and drive it.”

"As for me... I will take responsibility for removing all the surveillance footage."

After receiving the note, Shiraishi E had to admit that Vermouth's plan was indeed very meticulous, her methods were very delicate, and she had considered almost all possible unexpected situations.

It's obvious he's a repeat offender.

It takes at least ten kidnappings to gain experience like that.

“After you finish reading the note, destroy it… Remember, don’t hurt her, just scare her.” Vermouth emphasized at the end: “Just make her disappear for two or three days. The hotel room has been booked, all the necessities have been prepared, and everything is in the car. Go and check it yourself when the time comes.”

Shiraishi E took out a lighter, handed the note back to the other person, and said, "Understood."

Vermouth glanced at her watch: "It's about time, let's go."

She not only gave her the key, but also handed Shiraishi E a pair of non-prescription glasses and a dark trench coat: "These will help you disguise yourself better."

After putting on non-prescription glasses and a dark-skinned outfit, Shiraishi E left the rented apartment with Vermouth.

He walked up to the black Audi, got in with the key, and seeing that Vermouth didn't seem inclined to get in, he stepped on the gas and drove away.

(End of this chapter)