Daily Spy Life in the Detective Conan World

Chapter 58 A secret

Suddenly, a lone figure peeked out from the corridor; it was undoubtedly Xiaolan.

"I saw the door was open and came in. I'm so sorry to have interrupted your conversation."

"It's nothing." Xia Chuan smiled politely.

Xiao Lan didn't mind, walked to the living room, and handed the key to Xia Chuan, saying, "Thank you, Brother Xia Chuan. Here's the key back."

Xia Chuan nodded and looked outside the door. "Where are Conan and Uncle Mori?"

Xiaolan smiled sheepishly. Originally, her father was supposed to return the keys himself, but because he solved a case yesterday and drove all morning today, he collapsed on the sofa in the office and fell asleep immediately.

As for Conan, he ran out the door as soon as he got back, saying he was going to Professor Agasa's house to play.

I really don't know what a six-year-old and a fifty-two-year-old could play.
"Dad is too tired and went to sleep. Conan went to Professor Agasa's house."

In fact, Xiaolan was also a bit tired. Yesterday, the case had disturbed her, and her trip was not enjoyable at all.

"That's it."

Seeing that Xiaolan was also exhausted, Xia Chuan did not ask her to stay.

Just after seeing Xiaolan off, Xia Chuan heard two yawns.

One is Anya, and the other is Yor.

Judging from their condition, they must have had a great time yesterday, otherwise they wouldn't be so tired.

Anya, being a young child, fell asleep on the sofa first and was gently carried back to the bedroom by her father.

"Miss Joel, let me take you home."

"No, no need. I have to go to the Metropolitan Police Department for duty this afternoon." Joel quickly waved his hand, swallowing back the yawn that was about to come out.

In the afternoon, besides her shift, she also needed to find Yumi to clarify how she could possibly be lusting after Mr. Natsukawa. She was clearly not that kind of person; she, Joel Blair, was a lady.

As for the profession of assassin, it should have nothing to do with me, right?

The blame for Princess Thorn cannot be pinned on her.

Maybe I didn't explain things clearly this morning. I'll talk to Yumi about it again later.

Or ask other seniors, not just Yumi. She suddenly felt that Yumi was not as reliable as she had imagined.

"It's ok."

Xia Chuan also had something else to say: "If you'd like, I can pick you up from get off work."

But since they've only known each other for a few days, it's definitely inappropriate for them to talk like that.

Wait a little longer; a year is a long time. He has plenty of time to pursue Miss Joel.
At the entrance of the Metropolitan Police Department, the GTR was parked steadily behind a traffic police car.

"Miss Joel, we've arrived."

Xia Chuan got out of the car and went to the passenger door, gentlemanly opening it for him.

He's quite adept at playing the gentleman; these manners are essential for some European missions, and he's studied them specifically, so he can speak about them fluently.

"Thank you." Joel wasn't used to being taken care of like this, and his expression was a little stiff.

In fact, she was very nervous the whole way, her heart was pounding.

"Hey, Instructor Joel."

As soon as Joel got out of the car, she heard someone calling her from ahead.

"It's Yumi."

Joel swallowed hard. Oh no, Yumi saw him.

Wearing a traffic police uniform and a round-brimmed police hat, Yumi Miyamoto seemed to have seen something extraordinary, her eyes burning with gossip.

Her gaze lingered on Joel for only a few seconds before turning to Xia Chuan.

Is this the man the drill instructor is lusting after? He's definitely handsome!

blond handsome guy!

Has Instructor Joel, the invincible drill instructor who has defeated everyone in the Metropolitan Police Department, finally gotten a boyfriend?

Sure enough, she herself needed to speed things up.

"And this is~" Miyamoto Yumi's eyes shone brightly as she raised an eyebrow at Joel with a teasing look.

"Hello, I'm Miss Joel's friend." Xia Chuan naturally knew who the other person was: Miyamoto Yumi, the future Taiko Meijin's girlfriend.

However, they probably aren't together yet.

"H-hello."

Yumi Miyamoto was captivated by Natsukawa's voice, and her speech became somewhat slurred as she tentatively asked, "You... now, what is this?"

Xia Chuan smiled slightly but did not answer.

"We're just friends, friends." Joel blushed, too shy to face anyone. (ω)

He emphasized the word "friends" and raised his voice.

However, Miyamoto Yumi saw it as a sign of shyness. She never expected her instructor to blush like that; usually, Yoel was as calm as still water, and she rarely saw such a dramatic change in his expression.

"Friends? But the instructor was here this morning..."

Before she could finish speaking, Joel gave her a subtle glare.

Okay, I'll shut up.

Yumi Miyamoto deeply understood the lessons taught by the tactical combat instructor. This was a big shot who couldn't be offended. Which police officer in the Metropolitan Police Department hadn't been taught a lesson? Know when to stop, otherwise, she might be given a hard time during the combat test.

"Now that it's delivered, Miss Joel, I'll head back now."

After exchanging greetings, Xia Chuan nodded to Miyamoto Yumi before whistling away.

"what."

"what happened?"

"Is there something wrong with Mr. Xia Chuan?" Joel asked curiously.

"No, I feel like I've seen this gray GTR somewhere before." Miyamoto Yumi thought for a long time but still couldn't figure it out.

"Perhaps Mr. Natsukawa also got a traffic ticket from you once?"

"Maybe." Miyamoto Yumi put aside these random thoughts and asked teasingly, "Instructor Joel, could it be that he's about to... cough cough, could it be that his luck has turned around and good news is coming his way?"

"No, no, we only met two days ago." Joel blushed, but his explanation was too weak and unconvincing.

From Jol's expression and actions, Miyamoto Yumi saw signs of a rare event: even a strong coach like Jol could be conquered by a certain man.

She had a knowing look on her face, but in reality, she was a typical example of someone who had never been in a relationship.

But unlike Joel, although she lacked practical experience, her theoretical knowledge was sufficient to qualify her for graduate school.

He doesn't date, but acts as a relationship coach every day.

Having been with the Metropolitan Police Department for two or three years, she's managed to bring together one or two couples almost every year. Every single officer treats her with utmost respect; she's practically the Metropolitan Police Department's matchmaker.

Joel suddenly had a bad feeling. He should have had Xia Chuan drop her off just across the street.

If Yumi finds out, I'm afraid...
"Yumi, you can't just say things like that."

“Of course.” Miyamoto Yumi patted her chest. “I’m a police officer, you know. Keeping it a secret is definitely not a problem.”

I hope so.

Joel had known the other party for a while, and seeing his attitude, he already had a bad feeling.

It's as if I can already see Yumi Miyamoto secretly pulling someone aside and whispering, and at the end she'll say, "Don't tell anyone else, I'm only telling you this secret."

Don't ask her how she knew.

Because she was someone who had once listened to the other person share their secrets.

What goes around comes around; no one escapes Yumi's wrath.

The Metropolitan Police Department's No. 1 Gossip.

Has this finally come to her? No, she has to trust Yumi; Yumi couldn't possibly be that kind of person.

However, after this commotion, Joel was quite depressed.

The afternoon's tactical combat assessment for police officers was exceptionally rigorous, and many officers complained about failing to score enough points.

As evening approached and she was about to leave work, Sato Miwako came to the training room and found her.

"Yor, I heard your boyfriend brought you to the Metropolitan Police Department today?" Sato Miwako got straight to the point.

"Clam?"

Joel's eyes widened like saucers, and he didn't even notice the long horizontal line drawn across the assessment sheet in his hand.

"Yumi told me a secret, that you, Joel, already have a boyfriend."

Miwako Sato imagined that many of her friends in the Metropolitan Police Department would find boyfriends or get married, but Yoel would definitely not be among them.

Joel remained silent for a long time, unable to utter a single word. Despite being somewhat prepared, she was still amazed by the speed at which Yumi blurted things out.

Yumi, that big mouth! Joel has already started planning how to make things difficult for her during the assessment.

They dared to spread rumors about her, Joel.

"So, it's true?" Sato Miwako's eyes gleamed, her gaze fixed on Joel's face, wondering what kind of person could possibly catch Joel's eye.

They should at least be able to beat Joel, right?

Even the Metropolitan Police Department can't find someone like that.

Sure enough, the masters are among the people.

Joel's mind went blank for a moment; his mouth opened and closed repeatedly, babbling, but he just didn't know how to explain.

Damn you, Yumi, I really want to take your life.

(End of this chapter)