Detective Conan: Is Miss Haibara planning to assault a police officer again today?

Once this news is released, regardless of what happens next, people can basically give up any thoughts of moving forward.

Megure got straight to the point, "Congressman Tonguchi, our police have discovered someone who might be a threat to you, so we've been ordered to come and provide you with protection. Please don't be nervous, and please cooperate with our work."

Upon hearing this, Shigehiko swallowed hard.

How to say?

Could it be that his collusion with that mysterious organization has also been exposed?

If things continue like this, going to jail might not solve the problem!

But he couldn't bring himself to confess to the police, otherwise not only would he die, but his family and children would also be doomed.

He's worked hard for most of his life just to make his family prosperous. If that organization wipes them out, wouldn't all those years of hard work have been for nothing?

Just as Shigehiko Tobuchi was about to come up with some excuse to smooth things over, he heard Inspector Megure say that it was still unclear who or what force was plotting against him.

"So it was just a hint of suspicion... It seems the problem isn't too serious yet. Everything will be fine once we get through this."

Shigehiko Tobuchi wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief and said with a smile, "Then I'll have to trouble you officers. I've been unable to leave the house for the past few days, so it will be much easier for you to carry out your work."

What follows is just a lot of pointless pleasantries.

After finishing their casual conversation, Inspector Megure introduced them, "These two are our capable officers from the First Investigation Division, Officer Higashino and Officer Takagi."

"From now on, these two will be in charge of your safety. You can talk to them directly if you need anything, and they will relay your message."

Higashino Ning and Takagi Wataru immediately stepped forward to shake hands with Tokuguchi Shigehiko, while expressing their commitment by saying things like, "I will definitely protect your safety."

After the meeting, Higashino Ning and the others went to stand guard downstairs and in the yard of the villa, while Inspector Megure also left and returned to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Not long after Officer Hat left, Nobuhiro Morishima returned with his men to continue the afternoon's investigation.

He wasn't surprised to see Higashino Ning here.

This further illustrates that Shiratori Ninzaburo had a certain degree of knowledge about Shiratori Ninzaburo's plans.

At least Higashino Ning was almost completely aware that he needed to rely on Tonguchi Shigehiko for his promotion.

As a "new friend" on the same front, Nobuhiro Morishima increasingly treats Ning Higashino as a junior, not only with a friendly attitude but also with eyes that seem full of admiration.

Everyone has their own things to do.

All Higashino Ning had to do was wait and chat with Takagi Wataru to pass the time.

Because of their higher rank, the two security captains could sit and chat in the monitoring room. If there were one more person, they could even play a game of Dou Dizhu (a card game).

At first, their conversation was somewhat related to work, but it drifted further and further away from that topic.

Takagi Wataru looked dejected. "Ever since Officer Sato took me home that night, her attitude towards me has become very ordinary."

“She doesn’t usually treat you any differently.” Higashino Ning leaned back strategically.

Ouch! Can't you talk properly?!

Takagi Wataru blushed and argued, "There's always been a tiny bit of that usually... well... anyway, it just feels strange now, different from before."

His standard anti-South Korea gesture was suspended in the air for a moment before being withdrawn.

Higashino Ning felt that since he was both a love guru and a strategist, he naturally had to give Takagi Wataru a proper analysis, and he spoke in a very relaxed tone.

"Don't worry, Officer Sato either has some troubles to deal with lately, or he's a little shy and doesn't dare to approach you."

Takagi Wataru's eyelids fluttered rapidly. "Troublesome things? Is there anything I can help with?"

Higashino Ning was speechless. "I don't know if I really have something on my mind. Even if I do, I don't know what it is. Why don't you try to subtly find out from Yumi?"

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"And what if she's just shy?"

Takagi Wataru shook his head firmly, "A girl like Officer Sato could never be shy."

Higashino Ning: "......"

The conversation reached an impasse.

But Takagi Wataru quickly changed the subject, asking Higashino Ning about his feelings towards Haibara Ai.

It's clear that Wataru Takagi is genuinely curious.

But Higashino Ning was a little hesitant to speak.

After thinking for a long time, he said carefully, "It feels pretty good. It's so much better than my old, monotonous life. I really like my life now."

And her.

Takagi Wataru sighed enviously, "I wish there was more people in my family."

Then you can keep envying them.

Higashino Ning stood up, patted his pants, and said, "I'm going out for a walk and to see what Representative Tunkou is doing. You keep watching the surveillance."

Leaving the monitoring room, he had a clear goal and headed straight for Shigehiko Tonoguchi's room.

Knock on the door.

"Please come in."

Higashino Ning pushed open the door and entered.

"Officer Higashino?" Shigehiko Tunakuchi, who was reading the newspaper and drafting a clarification report, was a little surprised. "You're here...?"

Higashino Ning stopped at the door, her tone serious, "I want to come over and check if there are any hidden listening devices or cameras in the room."

After thinking about it, Shigehiko Tobuchi agreed.

He continued reading the newspaper.

Higashino Ning quietly conducted the inspection.

After the room was thoroughly inspected, Higashino Ning said with a relaxed expression, "Ah... finally done. No eavesdropping devices."

Shigehiko Tobuchi chimed in, "That's good, then I can rest assured."

“Yes, I feel much more at ease now,” Higashino Ning added.

This sentence made the air in the room feel very still.

Shigehiko Tobuchi sensed something was wrong and forced a smile, "Officer Higashino..."

Higashino Ning chuckled and shook her head. "No, no, no, let me reintroduce myself."

After saying that, his expression suddenly turned cold. "My code name is Rye Whiskey, Congressman Tunkou. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Chapter 98 Deception

Higashino Ning's words were like a thunderclap in Tonguchi Shigehiko's mind.

He stumbled back two and a half steps, his expression grave. "You're from that organization..."

He had actually considered this possibility earlier, but now that his idea had been confirmed, he was still frightened.

Shigehiko Tobuchi's first reaction was whether or not to resist, because he felt that Higashino Ning was most likely there to kill him.

But Higashino Ning quickly grabbed his hands, saying, "Don't shout. The organization doesn't intend to eliminate you, but if you make a sound..."

Shigehiko Toguchi quickly said that he understood and shut his mouth tightly.

Since there was still room for maneuver, he naturally didn't want to give up easily.

And... to be honest, even if he manages to call for help now, so what? Higashino Ning can still kill him with a single slash.

His life is precious.

Seeing that he had quieted down, Dongye Ning simply sat down in the other person's comfortable office chair and then gestured with his eyes for him to stand up properly.

So Shigehiko Toguchi stood obediently to the side, just like a younger brother meeting his boss.

"A dignified member of parliament, so humble before a codenamed member of the organization..."

Higashino Ning sighed inwardly, while also wondering what methods Gin or the others had used to intimidate Tonguchi Shigehiko to this extent.

Now he roughly understood that even someone at the level of a congressman was still no match for the organization.

Then it's really hard for him not to suspect that the so-called Karasuma Renya has exchanged assets for power and used his dream of immortality to catch big fish all over the world.

This is really difficult.

Higashino Ning's thoughts raced as she casually said, "Tomorrow or a few days later, someone from the Shiratori Group will send you a letter asking you to help me get a promotion."

Shigehiko Tobuchi, who was diligently "pondering his superiors' intentions," was completely taken aback. "Promotion?"

“Yes.” Higashino Ning’s ambition was obvious. “I’m just a patrol chief right now. The Shiratori Group is looking for stability and only plans to have you help me get promoted to police inspector.”

At this point, he cast a deep gaze into Shigehiko Tobukuro's eyes, "But the people behind me want me to be promoted to inspector."

"There are enough people at the top of the police force, but there is a generational gap at the grassroots level."

These words were enough for Shigehiko Tsuguchi to fill in a lot of blanks in his mind.

What?! The Shiratori Foundation is actually a subordinate force of that organization?!

What?! The organization already has a large network of influence within the police force?!

What?! The Shiratori Foundation has a disagreement with the organization regarding promotions?!

What benefits could I possibly gain from this?

As a seasoned politician, Shigehiko Tobuchi has a very quick mind.

But no matter how hard he tried, he never imagined that Higashino Ning, the member of the organization, was an imposter.

After all, Higashino Ning was too weak, merely a patrol chief. He would never have the guts to impersonate an organization member and talk to him, let alone know the details of that organization.

Moreover, the information released by Higashino Ning can only be verified tomorrow; how could he dare to say such a thing without absolute certainty?

Under the influence of various factors, Shigehiko Tōguchi believed Higashino Nene's nonsense without much doubt.

He hesitated before speaking, not daring to look directly at Higashino Ning, "It's really too difficult to help you get promoted directly to police inspector, and even just getting promoted to police inspector isn't that easy."

"But the latter is something worth trying, the former..."

If you hesitate, it means it's possible.