Daily Spy Life in the Detective Conan World

Chapter 423 Uncle Xia Chuan, I want to talk to you

Xia Chuan originally had no intention of using these.

According to his reasoning, Anya and the others should have had a chance to leave before the bridge exploded.

Unfortunately, the fire seemed to be larger than expected.

Although Gin did not detonate the bomb on the connecting bridge, it was accidentally detonated by the flames.

Unable to leave from either the top or bottom, and with a time bomb in the middle, this was the only option.

The only relief was that Gin had already followed the helicopter away. Even if it didn't come out afterward, as long as Gin wasn't on the scene observing, he could find a suitable excuse to get away with it.

Don't ask how a car can track a helicopter.

The answer is: the driver is vodka!
As for how Conan explains this?

That's hilarious! What's there to explain? Is there anything wrong with a fisherman having two spearguns?
Whales aren't fish?
Xia Chuan hung each child on the electric slide rail one by one, and then tightly fastened the extension rope of the slide rail to their wrists.

"Don't move, especially you!"

Conan reluctantly had his wrists cuffed, feeling as if he were being shackled.

"Time is running out, Uncle Xia Chuan, you should hurry too."

Ai Haibara's voice was drowned out by the wind as she glided towards the B Tower swimming pool like a shooting star.

"That's great, thank you so much, Mr. Frank and Brother Xia Chuan."

Inspector Megure smiled with satisfaction as he watched the Junior Detective League members fall into the pool one after another.

Frank pursed his lips: "If you guys hadn't stopped me earlier, we might have had more time."

Frank was also helpless; when he brought the two steel cable guns up, the firefighters stopped him outside again.

If he hadn't shouted Natsukawa's name and caught Inspector Megure's attention, Natsukawa would have had no choice but to drive his car from Tower A to Tower B.

He believed that with Xia Chuan's abilities, even Newton would have to take a backseat, but such behavior was too conspicuous, and dozens of eager reporters below were waiting for that kind of scene.

If this happens, the distillery will definitely take notice.

After all, Gin is also a social observer who likes to pay attention to current events and major social issues.

In order to better understand society and policies, he would often chat with politicians, and incidentally collect some travel expenses.

For example, today he took a liking to the big tree pine.

They've probably already left Nishitama city by helicopter, and we'll find out where they went in a bit.

Xia Chuan, holding Bond, swooped down into the pool, then sprang out with a splash.

Beneath the twin towers, a group of photographers snapped photos of the zipline escape, something they seemed to have never seen before.

Although they couldn't see it very clearly, it still greatly shocked them.

Whether it's the Metropolitan Police Department or the fire department, this rescue method is indeed quite unique.

But what about the explosion on the roof just now? Does this mean that criminal gangs aren't even afraid of the police?
Some people have already set their sights on the yakuza members hiding nearby.

I have a feeling that this explosion is inextricably linked to them.

They all pulled out their phones to contact newspaper leaders or colleagues.

Reporter A excitedly shouted into the phone: "Editor-in-chief, a rescue using a single cable from high altitude! You wouldn't believe it until you see it! This is even more amazing than a special effects film! Give me the headline tomorrow, the biggest page!"

Reporter B: "Don't worry, I used the golden ratio, so my photos will definitely be more impactful than other people's. I'll give them to you later."

Reporter C: "Starting tomorrow, the yakuza organizations in Nishitama City will definitely be wiped out. I even suspect that this bombing was aimed at Representative Oki Iwamatsu, who I heard still hasn't come down. I'm going back to the office right now to work overtime and make a documentary about this overnight!"

Reporter D: "Brother, the boss really miscalculated by sending me here to stand in the cold wind, hahaha. Guess what I photographed? I guarantee that the news photography award at work this year is definitely mine, and the prize money too!"

What? You just passed by my house and heard my wife moaning and groaning, and that damn boss begging for mercy?
That bastard's information network is so good, he knew in advance that I had taken the photos and came to my house to beg for mercy?
Hahaha, it's no use. Fortune changes every thirty days. I'll bring him down tomorrow!

The reporter next to him unconsciously distanced himself from reporter D.

It wasn't because the other person was wearing a green sun hat, but because their intelligence somewhat lowered the bar for the journalism profession.

I'm ashamed to be associated with them!

Although this was the most low-key approach Xia Chuan considered to be, the reporters were all idealists, and their storytelling abilities were unmatched.

In just those two minutes, several reporters had already figured out how to embellish the story.

"Rumble--"

The seventy-fifth floor emitted an orange-red light, as dazzling as fireworks.

All the bombs exploded at once, instantly brightening the sky, and it seemed as if the gates of heaven were slowly closing behind the clouds.

At the top of Tower B, the fire chief completely lost his composure.

Starting from the 55th floor, there have been four or five large-scale explosions so far. The upper part of Tower A is basically beyond saving. Now we can only ensure that the fire does not affect the lower part.

"Brother Xia Chuan, you've really worked hard. When did you arrive? I don't remember your name being on the list of attendees."

Inspector Megure has the same doubts as Conan. Natsukawa didn't explain the issue directly earlier, which is very suspicious.

Previously, due to the impending explosion, there wasn't time to ask too many questions, but now that he had some free time, Conan immediately went over to them.

"Yes, Uncle Xia Chuan, I didn't see you before. It's like you suddenly appeared. And I feel like you came down from the roof."

The sight of him drenched in sweat was undeniable; Natsukawa had probably come down from there.

If Tokiwa Okiyoshi hadn't been so short, Conan would have even suspected that Natsukawa was the mysterious person who had been impersonating Tokiwa Okiyoshi.

"Furthermore, isn't this steel cable and zipline a bit too timely?"

Anya really hates Conan's behavior of turning around and giving his benefactor a huge beating right after being rescued.

Especially since the one being questioned is his own father!

"Your father went through so much trouble to rescue you, and you're still questioning him?"

As she spoke, Anya turned to Inspector Megure and asked, "Does Inspector Megure also suspect Father? He just saved us."

"Actually, no, it's just a question. Why would I doubt Brother Xia Chuan? If he's not trustworthy, who can I trust?"

Inspector Megure couldn't stand the pitiful look in his eyes, and since Natsukawa was definitely not the criminal, he skipped the topic without much thought.

"That's right, kid, you ask too many questions!" ×2
Kogoro Mouri and Sonoko each hit one of Conan's heads, creating a bump on each side.

"I'll let you know when I have a chance. I have to go now."

After exchanging a few words with Ai Haibara and Anya, Natsukawa left directly.

He had to go check on the situation with Oki Iwamatsu, and he also needed to hand the USB drive to Gin that evening, so he didn't have any extra time to waste.

"Uncle Xia Chuan, I'd like to talk to you after you're done with your work."

Conan chased after Natsukawa to the elevator entrance and called out to him, his eyes filled with determination as if he had made up his mind.

(End of this chapter)