I'm in Detective Conan, and I start with the Grand Theft Auto system.

Seeing that the two had finally reached an agreement, Lin Shen smiled and filled all three people's cups, then picked them up, saying, "Come on, it's been a pleasure working together."

Yukiko and Eri also raised their glasses, and the three glasses gently clinked together, making a crisp sound.

After a cocktail, the collaboration was finally finalized!

Yukiko put down her cup, tilted her head to look at Eri Kisaki, her eyes filled with curiosity: "Speaking of which, Eri."

"You're one of the most famous lawyers in Tokyo, so why did you end up working for President Hayashi?"

When Eri heard this question, she sighed softly.

She picked up her wine glass, took another sip, as if considering how to begin.

"Well, there's nothing we can do about it." She put down her cup. "Ran was accidentally involved in a kidnapping case before, you should have heard about it from Shinichi."

"Sonoko spent a lot of money to save her back then." Yukiko nodded, signaling her to continue.

Eri Kisaki said with a hint of helplessness in her voice, "You know what kind of person Ran is; she doesn't like to owe anyone anything."

"Sonoko paid that money for her, but she insisted on working to pay it back herself."

"But where is she going to earn so much money when she's just a high school student? I thought, instead of letting her look for odd jobs outside, I should find a way to help her pay off this debt."

She paused for a moment, then said, "It just so happens that President Lin needs legal assistance, so I'm essentially exchanging my professional skills for payment."

Yukiko said "Oh" and nodded: "So you did this to help Ran..."

Eri Kisaki smiled and did not deny it.

As Yukiko looked at Eri, a strange, indescribable feeling welled up inside her.

Eri Kisaki stands here because of her true abilities!

Lin Shen was attracted to her talent and her ability to help launder money!

And what about herself? Although Lin Shen said he valued her status as a film queen and her connections in the entertainment industry.

But Yukiko knew perfectly well what was going on in her mind!

There are plenty of people in the entertainment industry with more experience than her, and many are willing to work in the industry.

Lin Shen could have asked anyone else for this money.

Why was she chosen in particular?

Ultimately, it all comes down to that ambiguous and unclear relationship between the two of them.

Yukiko felt a pang of sadness at this thought, but she didn't show it on her face.

Eri Kisaki had also drunk quite a bit. She looked at Yukiko and asked, "And you? How did you meet President Hayashi?"

Yukiko had already prepared her explanation: "You know my nephew Conan, right? He's currently staying at the Mouri Detective Agency."

"President Lin often takes care of him, so I thought I'd go and express my gratitude."

"Then I overheard him talking to someone about the entertainment industry, and I thought I had experience, so I bravely volunteered."

She smiled after she finished speaking, appearing very open and honest.

Eri Kisaki said "Oh," with an "I see" expression.

But she knew exactly what was going on.

Yukiko's words were so beautiful, so beautiful that it was clear she had thought of them beforehand.

She hadn't spent much time with Lin Shen, but she knew his personality.

Lin Shen is not the kind of person who would casually let others into his social circle.

Without sufficient trust and a good relationship, you wouldn't even be able to find out where he lives, let alone get into his villa.

Her old classmate not only got in, but was also offered a high salary by Lin Shen, and they could even discuss cooperation and profit sharing.

How could such trust be earned simply by "thanking them at a coffee shop"?

Eri Kisaki didn't say anything.

She simply looked at Yukiko, a hint of amusement playing at the corners of her mouth.

How many years have Yukiko and Eri Kisaki known each other?

From high school until now, she can read the thoughts hidden in the other person's eyes even with her eyes closed.

When she saw Eri's expression, her heart skipped a beat, and her face flushed!

Eri, that girl, must have guessed something!!

But Eri Kisaki didn't say anything. She just picked up her glass and took another sip, as if everything was understood without words.

Yukiko was furious.

She knew perfectly well how lame her reason was, but the fact that Eri saw right through it still made her feel both ashamed and annoyed.

Why should I?

Everyone here is a school beauty from Teitan High School, so how come Eri Kisaki can live such a respectable life?

She is capable, her daughter is obedient, and her husband is completely devoted to her. She lives a comfortable and upright life.

On the other hand, look at herself...

Although she's an award-winning actress, although she's beautiful, and although her husband is a famous writer...

But how did I end up in this mess without even realizing it?

The more I think about it, the more unbalanced I feel.

Yukiko glanced at the empty bottles on the table, then at Eri's nonchalant expression, and suddenly a bold idea popped into her head—to get Eri drunk.

If Eri gets drunk... wouldn't Lin Shen have a chance?

Then wouldn't things be back to normal between her and me?

Yukiko was startled when the thought popped into her head!

She admitted her thoughts were a bit dark... but she needed to find a way out!

Since high school, the rivalry between her and Eri has never stopped.

Although my grades aren't good, I'm more popular than Yingli!

Although Eri got into a prestigious university, she also became a top star in the entertainment industry!

…………

Every time, they are evenly matched, and neither of them loses!

This time it's different.

Eri is sitting here genuinely because of her own merit, while she... she doesn't want to be outdone.

If Eri also makes a fool of herself, then we're even.

Just do it.

Yukiko took the initiative to pick up the wine bottle and fill Eri's glass, her face beaming with a warm smile: "Oh my, I never thought that we two old classmates would end up working together again after all these years."

"What do you call this? You call it fate!"

She raised her glass, "Come on, let's have a good time tonight, let's drink until we drop!"

Eri glanced at her overflowing glass and said helplessly, "Yukiko, I have to go to work tomorrow, so I can't drink this much with you."

Yukiko put down her glass, deliberately with a hint of provocation: "Oh? You're too scared to drink, aren't you?"

She tilted her head. "Just say you don't drink. I won't laugh at you."

Seeing Yukiko's smug expression, Eri Kisaki couldn't suppress the anger that had been stirred up inside her.

They've been competing with each other since high school.

She can ignore others who provoke her.

But Yukiko provoked her, and she actually agreed!

"Hehe." Eri Kisaki put down her glass, her tone unhurried. "I'm just worried that if you drink too much later, no one will be able to carry you home."

Yukiko slammed her hand on the table: "What a joke! It's not even certain who'll carry whom!"

Their eyes met, sparks flying.

Then they actually started drinking it.

One cup after another.

They went back and forth, neither willing to concede, making it even more intense than when they were discussing wages earlier.

Lin Shen sat behind the bar, watching the two beautiful women drinking together, his expression somewhat subtle.

He didn't stop them or make a fuss; he simply pushed the bottle between them silently.

He watched as the two, one a top lawyer and the other a former movie star, drank one glass after another at the bar.

Time passed little by little.

Both of their faces flushed, and their voices grew louder and louder.

Yukiko started singing while patting the bar, while Eri kept insisting that she wasn't drunk, but she couldn't find her drink glass anymore.

In the end, the two of them lay on the bar, muttering something to each other.