Conan: Rice Flower Spring

Chapter 19 18. "A House of Good Deeds"

"Isn't he the one sent by Gin to monitor me?" Shirley's expression was cold, but her slightly heaving chest seemed to prove that her good mood today had completely disappeared.

"Um, why do you think so?" Lin Longma was really curious at this moment. He always felt that this girl Shirley in front of him had some kind of paranoia?
Regardless of whether Gin really has this idea, even if there really is just one peripheral member, what can he do?

"Isn't it obvious? Because you gave me too much freedom today, Gin was dissatisfied. Or he never wanted to give up the task of monitoring me, so this person is waiting here.

We are going to meet him later?"

Shirley's tone at this moment no longer concealed her sarcasm towards Gin, and it seemed that this child was only targeting Gin.

The fact that she used "we" proved that she now thought Lin Longma was in cahoots with her.

This kind of "identification of accomplice" didn't make Lin Longma very happy, but at least his goodwill today was not in vain, which was quite gratifying.

However, Lin Longma felt that he still needed to explain a few words to Shirley, who knew nothing.

"Hehe, I think, Shirley, you may be thinking too much." Lin Longma reminded her tactfully.

"Let's not talk about whether the Kamen Rider on the stage is here to complete a mission or to satisfy his desire to perform. I think you may have misunderstood me a little bit."

Shirley's big eyes were filled with confusion at the moment. Although she was not a real detective, her reasoning just now was very logical, right?
In her opinion, this is indeed something Gin could do.

See, this is the difference in cognition. Because in Lin Longma's eyes, the Gin he knew would never do such a thing.

He's the organization's gold medal killer, how could he behave like a child throwing a tantrum?
Gin always uses guns to express his displeasure. Perhaps only Rum would do something disgusting?

After all, isn't that old thing a good thing?
"It's like this. Gin and I have different divisions of labor. Although our subordinates often cooperate with each other, we are usually responsible for our own parts. If there is a problem with the mission, it is convenient to hold people accountable.

So normally Gin won't interfere when I'm on a mission, and there aren't many people in the entire organization who can interfere with my mission without informing me."

Lin Longma emphasized "I" here because the tasks of those under Lin Longma are not considered Lin Longma's tasks.

Only tasks like this that require Lin Longma to personally take action can be considered Lin Longma's mission.

The reason why no one intervened was simple, because if someone suddenly intervened when Lin Longma was performing a mission, he would think that this person was provoking him and would retaliate in response.

This kind of unspoken rules or the tacit understanding of the top management are all the result of repeated bloody running-in. That's why there is the tacit understanding between Gin and Hayashi Ryoma, and the tacit understanding between Rum and Hayashi Ryoma.

"That is to say, although I don't have a code name, my position in the organization may be slightly higher than what Director Shirley guessed."

Lin Longma made a grasping gesture to Shirley, and Shirley instantly understood the "taunting" meaning of the galaxy on his fingertips.

It’s bad, so embarrassing!

Shirley kept her expression stiffly and calmly, thinking about all the sad things in her life.
But it's useless, because being sad will not prevent embarrassing emotions from arising. On the contrary, embarrassing emotions will make sad things even more sad.

Fortunately, our elder brother Longma is a considerate person, so he kindly helped Shirley change the subject. "So the person on the stage really wasn't sent by Gin, and Gin's men wouldn't be so creative in carrying out their missions."

What good guy would go on stage to perform a bit while on surveillance duty? Aren't they afraid that the target might suddenly slip away during the performance?

What's the difference between doing this and suddenly going on a roller coaster while on a mission? They're both examples of confusing human behavior!
At this time, the advantages of the two sisters were reflected. When Shirley was busy being embarrassed, Miyano Akemi resolutely stood up and changed the subject:

"So, Brother Longma, do you know the person on the stage?"

"I guess we know each other. Because he was at the gambling table, all the money in his pocket was taken out. Then he came to me and took advantage of me twice.

Come to think of it, I gave him money for drinks twice."

Lin Longma's words finally brought Shirley out of her embarrassment. To be honest, a peripheral member of the executive department could go to Lin Longma to ask for money. The high-class image he had just created collapsed immediately!
"You actually let Gin's men control you? That's really unlike you."

"How can I put it? After all, they have come to me for help, so I should help them if I can." Lin Longma said with emotion, and then continued:

"Of course, in order to help him quit his bad habit of gambling, I could only reluctantly take over his gambling debts and become his creditor.

How is his lending rate calculated? "

Lin Longma turned his head and asked Jintian.

"Nine out and thirteen back, a very fair interest rate." Jintian added appropriately.

Such a guy who treated their brother Longma as a fool must be taught a lesson. Nine out of 13 returns, interest compounded, this is undoubtedly usury. Obviously, it is not protected by legal provisions, but.
But this is an organization, they are all criminals. Isn't it nonsense to expect legal protection?
Jin Tian was not sure whether the bad guy on the stage had quit gambling, but he paid every cent of the interest every month.

At this moment, even Shirley and Miyano Akemi, the two "inexperienced" sisters, realized that the guy on the stage must be in a miserable state.

but
"What if he plays rogue and says he has no money to pay you back? He doesn't have anything decent to pledge to you, right?"

"What are you talking about? They are all colleagues in the organization. What do they want as collateral? If he can't give me the money, I can just go find Gin. Is that okay?
It's so embarrassing to talk to him, a peripheral member. He is Gin's subordinate. If he doesn't give me money, of course I have to ask Gin for money.

Even if this case goes to the boss, I'm still right."

There was truth in what Lin Longma said. After all, the organization and society were different. Lin Longma, who was unreasonable and even illegal in society, was actually the one who was reasonable in the organization.

Who can I go to for justice regarding this matter?

Lin Longma's words shocked Shirley so much that she didn't even know whether she should sympathize with Gin in her heart. That's Gin!
Gin is so lucky to have colleagues like you!

But since the lousy guy on the stage is so miserable, it is obviously impossible that he came here to play Kamen Rider just to satisfy his own desire to perform, or simply to supplement the family income!

"Tsk, Gin is in trouble." Shirley said leisurely as she looked at the bad guy on the stage.

(End of this chapter)