He's in Detective Conan, and he's the mastermind behind everything.

Hotaru shook his head helplessly. He was seeing things. Ha, Gin was actually eavesdropping on the Miyano sisters' phone calls. How incredibly boring.

He immediately called Shiho Miyano, and continued calling while the call was still in progress until it was answered.

“Miss Shirley, I’ll come to the research institute to pick you up right away. May I make a small request? Could you and Miss Akemi choose a place with a wide view for your meeting? I’d like to stay away so as not to disturb you.” Ying Sheng said.

To Gin, who was eavesdropping, the key point of these words was that Hotaru had fully understood his meaning and was actively creating conditions favorable to himself.

He is indeed a useful subordinate. Is it a bit unnecessary for the BOSS to care about him?

How about we suggest bringing Vermouth back?

To Shiho Miyano, the main point of those words was to avoid being disturbed, which immediately made her hesitate.

Mizuki Hotaru was just an innocent victim who didn't know much about the organization. If he managed to escape this time, the monitor would definitely not have a good ending. Given Gin's violent nature, he might just send him to his death.

In order to escape death for himself, he sent others to hell...

Although the research she led over the years indirectly killed many people and her hands were stained with blood, she would still not want to do so if given a choice, especially when dealing with people she knew well.

Furthermore, she led the creation of a body data model for Shuiyue Yingsheng last Saturday, and she is quite familiar with his keen observation skills.

Unless the disguise is done instantly, it will be quite difficult to fool his eyes.

Thinking of this, Shiho Miyano calmly said, "Why you? You shouldn't be out of school yet."

“I’m a bad student and I take leave all the time. If Miss Sherry wants to find someone else, she can talk to Mr. Gin. But I suggest she don’t do that. He said I was chosen on purpose and that he will absolutely protect your safety.”

Deliberate?

Absolute protection?!

Shiho Miyano's eyes narrowed slightly as she vaguely sensed Gin's intentions. Could that control freak really be eavesdropping on her and her sister's conversation? Then, she caught a whiff of something suspicious from Vermouth's conversation.

Realizing this, Shiho Miyano's tone immediately turned cold: "If it's this level of surveillance, then I don't even feel like going out. I'll call my sister first and ask if you need to come over. We'll talk about it later."

"OK, ready to go at any time."

Hotaru hung up the phone, and less than ten seconds later, he heard Shiho Miyano's voice again through his earpiece:

"Sister, Gin has asked Mizuki Hotaru to monitor me. I don't really want to come out. You can talk to me on the phone if you have anything to say. I was wrong about what happened yesterday, so you don't need to take it too seriously. Just try to think positively."

Akemi Miyano's heart skipped a beat. Mr. Mizuki...

She hesitated and looked at Kiyoko Yukimatsu beside her, wondering if they should wait until things calmed down and Gin lowered his guard before switching them.

Kiyoko leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Kudo-kun anticipated this situation and had a backup plan. He told Shiho-san that Shinichi Kudo, who was drinking with you last time, wanted to ask her to examine Kiyoko Yukimatsu because she is a professional and she is the only person he knows."

Akemi Miyano hesitated, wondering if it was really appropriate to put others in such a dangerous situation...

“Speak up, there are people listening over there. You’ve been silent for too long.”

Kiyoko reminded.

monitor?!

Upon hearing this word, to avoid causing trouble for Shiho, Akemi Miyano didn't have time to think it through further. She paraphrased it in her own words, adding a sentence at the end:

"I'm sorry, Shiho. I actually wanted to tell you this before, but I was worried that you were too busy."

Ah? ? ?

Gin, who was eavesdropping, was completely bewildered. Even though he had seen countless big scenes, Miyano Akemi's words left him stunned.

Akemi Miyano asked Sherry to examine Vermouth's body.

No way, this can't be true? These three names can be combined like this?

"call--"

A wisp of white smoke drifted out from a narrow gap in the car window. Gin's eyes were deep and thoughtful. Indeed, his perception of this world was correct.

Chaos, disorder, madness.

Ah……

On the other side, Shiho Miyano was also slightly taken aback when she heard her sister's words. Weren't they just seriously discussing their escape plan? How did they suddenly switch to this?

Could it be that she misunderstood before, and her sister didn't have this idea at all?

or……

The people who know disguise and want to help them are Shinichi Kudo and Kiyoko Yukimatsu?!

Shiho Miyano's eyes flickered slightly. She really didn't want to drag innocent people into this because of herself, but if it were him, he would at least be somewhat confident before taking action. Even if it didn't work out, at least they could exchange information and at least get them safely out of there again.

With that in mind, she calmly said, "Okay, let them come directly to the research institute. I'll have someone come out to meet them."

"Okay, thank you Shiho."

Akemi Miyano hung up the phone and then looked at Kiyoko with a worried expression: "Miss Kiyoko, what are you planning to do? And who is listening in? Will you be in danger once they know you're there?"

Kiyoko chuckled: "The eavesdropper got that information from what Ms. Shiho said, perhaps from the qin bar. As for what we plan to do, that depends on the specific situation inside. In any case, the worst that can happen is that we'll return empty-handed and wait for the next opportunity."

Akemi Miyano breathed a sigh of relief and nodded excitedly. As long as the helper remained hidden, there was no need to rush; the opportunity would eventually come.

“Then please have Ms. Akemi make a call to Mizuki Hotaru now,” Kiyoko said.

"Huh? Why is that?"

"Because if Kudo-kun goes directly to you, Akemi-san, your connection will appear quite close to outsiders. If something happens later, wouldn't it be easy for people to make connections? It would be best to go through Mizuki Hotaru as an intermediary."

"But……"

Akemi Miyano hesitated for a moment: "Wouldn't that involve Mr. Mizuki? Besides, he doesn't know anything, so it would be strange to say this so rashly."

"No, actually Kudo-kun asked him to contact you before, but he didn't have your contact information and apologized to Kudo-kun. You can call him now and say anything, and he should give your number to Kudo-kun immediately," Kiyoko said with a smile.

Upon hearing that this could also relieve someone's slight embarrassment, Miyano Akemi no longer hesitated and dialed Hotaru's number.

Twenty seconds later, she heard Ying Sheng say this:

"Kudo, it's Ms. Akemi."

Chapter 183 Fireflies, the aroma of fine tea!

……

Mr. Mizuki is with Mr. Kudo now?

Akemi Miyano was slightly taken aback, then realized why Kudo-kun couldn't come to contact her in person or make a phone call; it turned out there was someone watching her.

I wonder if this situation was intentional on his part. Didn't he say before that he was prepared for it?

"I'm sorry to bother you, Ms. Akemi, but I have something I'd like to ask Ms. Shiho."

The phone was handed to Shinichi Kudo.

Upon hearing this, Akemi Miyano looked at Kiyoko Yukimatsu with a puzzled expression. Wasn't this part of your plan? Why are you only now asking for advice?

Kiyoko gently shook her head and whispered in her ear, "It would be too deliberate for Kudo to suggest sending me to the research institute. You need to go along with Kudo's suggestion, Miss Akemi, to ensure everything is in order, and gradually shift the topic to him, and then finalize the decision while he hesitates."

Of course, Kudo-kun's hesitation is just an act. Just ask him in a slightly more serious tone if he truly cares about you, and he'll agree.

Akemi Miyano's expression was strange...

"The last sentence is actually like a code," Kiyoko said with a smile.

"I see..." Miyano Akemi nodded gently, her expression slightly solemn: "Kudo-kun, please speak."

Five minutes later, in room 413 of building 3 at Beika Central Hospital, Shinichi Kudo hung up the phone with some hesitation. He looked at Hotaru, who was sitting by the bedside peeling an apple, his gaze lingering on the extra-long apple peel for two seconds before he said helplessly:

"Is Ms. Akemi actually a very strong-willed person?"

"How would I know? There's probably an element of public-spiritedness involved too," Ying Sheng said without looking up. "Anyway, it's up to you whether you go to the research institute or not. Didn't you say Xue Song would wake up tonight?"

Shinichi Kudo sighed softly, "We've already gone to such lengths, so what's this about caring or not caring..."

"Then let's go."

"But I just wanted to ask Ms. Shiho over the phone at first, so this isn't necessary."

"Then don't go."

"........."

Shinichi Kudo was speechless. Seeing that Hotaru's apple peel had turned from red to white, he rolled his eyes and said, "You've already peeled down to the flesh."

"I never peel apples before eating them," Ying Sheng said.

"Huh? What does that mean?"

"It means I don't eat apples when I'm peeling them."

"...Waste food, give it to me."

"OK."

With a flick of his knife, Hotaru finally broke the peel that had been swirling twice in the trash can. He handed the apple to Shinichi Kudo, wiped the knife with a tissue, and smiled gently: "Are you worried about getting involved with that troublesome research institute?"

Click——

"Smack, smack," Shinichi Kudo chewed on his apple. "A little bit." "Didn't you say they might have yakuza connections? And they treated you like that before."

"So, if you're worried, then don't go. Xuesong's delicate health is best kept away from them." Yingsheng paused, glancing back at the sleeping beauty on the hospital bed by the window, and lowered her voice slightly:

"Kudo, is it true that Yukatsu-san said she was involved in compensated dating?"

"Cough cough cough cough!!!"

Shinichi Kudo nearly choked on a bite of apple, and Hotaru quickly patted his back to help him cough it up. Once his breathing was a little easier, he looked at Hotaru with a shocked expression, ignoring his flushed face:

"Did Xiaolan tell you about this?"

Ying Sheng frowned slightly: "Why would you think that? Last Monday, in apartment 2601 of Ian, I was just a bystander. You haven't forgotten, have you?"

"Oh, oh, cough, about this..." Shinichi Kudo's gaze drifted, "Hmm... Suigetsu, why are you suddenly asking about this?"

Ying Sheng shrugged: "Don't overthink it. I just suddenly thought of something. You know, I'm someone who frequents the entertainment industry, so I know it pretty well. And, well, there's a lot of stuff there to liven things up, you know what I mean."

"So I was thinking, since the doctors all think Xuesong shouldn't have been unconscious for so long, suspecting it's a matter of her constitution, then..." Ying Sheng nodded his head and whispered, "Could it have caused any impact here?"

"!!!"

Shinichi Kudo's eyes widened instantly, and he was about to speak when Hotaru quickly covered his mouth: