Conan: The Romantic Daily Life of a Ghost Detective

However, Xiaolan is quite cute, and she looks more like an adorable little dog who has been overwhelmed by the enormous amount of dog food her owner has given her.

Wen Shui pinched a corner of the handkerchief and shook it gently: "The reason this happened is because the handkerchief that Ms. Fujii's handkerchief was previously soaked with was not water for wiping hands, but with the bottle of bleach that was kept in the bathroom."

Because that bottle of bleach contained a substance called sodium sulfide.

This substance can both remove the color from iodine tincture and serve as an antidote for potassium cyanide toxicity.

After Wen Shui finished speaking, the Mediterranean uncle in charge of checking the poison slapped his forehead and exclaimed in shock, "That's right, how come I didn't think of such a method?"

Sato Miwako immediately ordered her subordinates to check the locker in the bathroom. Sure enough, they found a bottle of bleach inside, and there were obvious signs of recent use near the cap.

With the evidence irrefutable, all the pressure immediately fell on Fujii Takako.

However, it must be said that Fujii Takako's attitude toward admitting her guilt is quite different from that of other prisoners.

She did not kneel on the ground and weep in repentance.

Instead, he took out a lighter, lit the cigarette in his mouth, and exhaled a puff of smoke: "Tsk, I didn't expect to be discovered so quickly."

“Ms. Fujii…you?!” Minami Shozen, who was also an employee of a financial company, immediately distanced himself from Fujii Takako.

The timid Hiroshi Iino looked on incredulously: "But, Ms. Fujii, why did you do this?"

While smoking, Fujii Takako explained, "My boyfriend borrowed money from that bastard Fei Da, and committed suicide because he couldn't pay it back. That money was originally borrowed to help me with my medical treatment."

Fujii Takako brushed a strand of short hair behind her ear and looked at Wen Shui:

"However, young detective, I'm a little curious how you so directly concluded that I was the murderer?"

Wen Shui thought to herself, "Because I've read the original Conan manga."

Of course, he couldn't say it out loud; he still had to come up with a reasonable explanation that fit his identity as a detective.

"It's because your left hand was in your shirt pocket the whole time. When you were lighting your cigarette with a lighter just now, even though it felt awkward, you still chose to use your right hand. I think you were probably worried that there might be residual poison on your hand and you might accidentally get hurt, right?"

"Warm water explained."

Fujii Takako suddenly realized, then shook her head and smiled bitterly: "I never thought that I could fool the famous detective, but you would find out because of this habit. I should have listened to Okano and quit smoking."

Takako Fujii was simply expressing her feelings about her unfortunate fate.

Unexpectedly, her words almost broke the defenses of the other three people present.

Uncle Mori and Conan were alright. Conan firmly believed that his pushing power was on par with that of lukewarm water, so he was only regretful that he hadn't thought of using bleach to cover up evidence.

Kogoro Mouri, on the other hand, felt that solving cases was very similar to betting on horse races.

Sometimes it depends on his mood. He often gets possessed by the God of Detectives (by being drugged by Conan) when Wen Shui and Shu aren't around, and successfully solves cases that are incredibly complex.

In the president's office, only Shiratori Ninzaburo, who was very confident in his deductive reasoning and had not been discouraged by the lukewarm response, felt a little uncomfortable.

Aside from the fact that Wen Shui solved the case for Sato Miwako before him, stealing his thunder.

The method of solving the case using lukewarm water was also somewhat unacceptable to Shiratori Ninzaburo.

Although Shiratori Ninzaburo had heard Miwako say more than once that Nukumizu Kazuki's reasoning ability was no less than Kudo Shinichi's.

But after witnessing Wen Shui walk around the scene and then stand by the window for a long time, he figured out the killer's method of murder.

It's still hard to resist being somewhat affected by the lukewarm water.

Is this the difference in talent?

Shiratori Ninzaburo stared at Onomizu Kazuki, who was surrounded by Ran Mouri, and gently brushed aside his coral-shaped bangs. At this moment, he officially regarded Onomizu Kazuki as his opponent.

However, since the other party has already demonstrated sufficient ability, it might be worth considering telling Wen Shui and Shu about that matter.

Shiratori made up her mind.

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The murderer has been found.

The detectives brought by Miwako Sato immediately sprang into action.

The forms that need to be filled out, the photos of the murderer identifying the scene—in this country with so many rules, it's not easy to bring someone to court.

Wen Shui originally wanted to find a quiet place to examine the findings of this case.

Unexpectedly, Xiaolan blocked him in the corridor.

Ran outwardly discusses the case with Wenshui, lamenting Ms. Fujii's tragic fate...

In reality, she kept probing why Wen Shui was still with Officer Sato so late, wondering if she liked older women or something like that.

Finally, the topic even drifted to Shinichi's mother, and it's unclear whether she had heard something from Eri Kisaki.

That photo shouldn't be leaked, right?

Wen Shui suddenly felt a little worried.

Although Mrs. Kudo has a good figure, and he would occasionally take out that photo to revisit it when he was troubled, there is a big difference between emotional infidelity and physical infidelity.

It's like the difference between sitting in a coffee shop admiring the long, white legs of girls on the street and reaching out your wicked hand to a beautiful girl on a tram.

Wen Shui controlled her expression, responding to Xiao Lan's questioning with a smile and sincerity, feeling like she was licking blood off a knife's edge.

But this scene took on a different meaning in the eyes of Miwako Sato.

Ran's youthful, rosy face, full of collagen, and her cheerful, sunny smile naturally exude a strong sense of approachability, even infecting Miwako Sato with her charm.

Men probably all like cute and cuddly girls like Xiaolan, right?

Miwako Sato always felt that Shinichi Kudo was incredibly lucky to have Ran, such a gentle and obedient childhood friend, and that the boy didn't know how to cherish it.

Wen Shui is more discerning; she knows where a girl's strengths lie.

Come to think of it, I was probably just as adorable as Ran when I was young. Back then, I was so focused on getting into the Metropolitan Police Department that I didn't really appreciate that time...

Wait a minute, why would I have such a thought?

After regaining her senses, Miwako was shocked to find that she had subconsciously compared herself to Ran.

It must be because I haven't been sleeping well lately. I'll catch up on my sleep during my vacation in a few days.

However, when she thought about taking a vacation, Sato Miwako suddenly remembered that she still had to go on a date with Numizu to the amusement park for her mother to see.

What should I wear then? Do I have any outfits in my wardrobe that would make me look younger...?

Sato Miwako's thoughts drifted off into strange and unusual directions without her realizing it.

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After finally managing to get rid of Xiaolan, Wen Shui left Feitian Financial Company alone.

It was already past ten o'clock at night, and there was a faint chill in the air.

However, the Mihua Mahjong parlor across the street was bustling with activity. You could hear shouts of customers winning as they stood on the roadside, and you could also faintly hear the sound of mahjong tiles being rubbed.

Wen Shui walked over to Sato Miwako's red Mazda, where it was a little quieter.

He closed his eyes, entered the system, and drew the reward for this case.

Using his consciousness to manipulate the semi-transparent interface in front of him, photos of the characters involved in this case flashed before Wen Shui's eyes, finally settling on a photo of Shiratori Ninzaburo.

[Wine Tasting Expert]

Note: Possesses extremely high-level wine tasting skills and also has some knowledge of other types of alcohol.

Shiratori Ninzaburo was a passionate wine enthusiast. It is said that his villa had a wine cellar built specifically for him, which contained a large collection of fine wines. It is reasonable that he has an entry for wine expert.

But this skill doesn't seem to be of much use to Wen Shui.

If I were to reward Detective Shiratori with the entire wine collection in his house, it would alleviate his immediate crisis somewhat, but it seems that my system doesn't have the ability to give out items.

No, not necessarily.

Once the progress bar for "[Campus Mystery, Detective's Trial is a Battlefield]" is full, Wen Shui might get a magical artifact like a magical girl's scepter.

However, this wine expert's skills could certainly make Sonoko, the young lady of the Suzuki family, look at him differently at a banquet.

Aside from that, this ability is probably only useful when conducting undercover reconnaissance at high-class parties.

Opening her eyes, Wen Shui prepared to go back to find Xiao Lan and hitch a ride home with her.

However, as soon as he turned around, he saw Shiratori Ninzaburo, leaning against a street lamp in a very flamboyant pose, seemingly waiting for him to return.

"Is something the matter, Officer Shiratori?" Wen Shui asked.

Shiratori Ninzaburo nodded: "Let's talk over there."

The two returned together to the vicinity of Miwako Sato's red Mazda.

Shiratori Ninzaburo cut to the chase: "I feel that Miwako's attitude towards you is a bit special."

Wen Shui smiled and said, "Maybe it's because I'm relatively young, she takes good care of me."

Officer Shiratori's expression instantly turned somewhat unpleasant. Was this kid doing it on purpose? Why did he have to bring up the age gap?

The only disadvantage Takagi had in front of her was that Officer Shiratori was the same age as Miwako, which further lowered her impression of Wenshui.

But he had come to talk to Wen Shui about serious business this time, so he suppressed his dissatisfaction: "I asked you to come here because I want to tell you why Miwako has been in a bad mood lately, and I hope you can help to talk to her."

"Is she in a bad mood lately?" Wen Shui was taken aback.

Shiratori Ninzaburo: "You don't know?"

Wen Shui thought back for a moment: "She didn't seem to show it much when she was with me, but I felt she was quite motivated."

"I see. Actually, I heard it from Yumi." Shiratori Ninzaburo's mood suddenly improved a lot. It seems that this kid is at about the same level as him. He thought Miwako would show a depressed mood in front of him.

Then, Shiratori Ninzaburo told Nukumi about the information he had learned from Miyamoto Yumi.

The incident stemmed from the recent murder of Aoi Kazama, when she was explaining the events to the victim's family at the Metropolitan Police Department.

Kazama Aoi's father lost his mind and said some very harsh words to Miike Naeko and Sato Miwako. He couldn't even protect the people around him, so what right did he have to claim to protect that vague and ethereal justice?

Actually, Aoi Kazama's father mainly vented his anger on Naeko Miike.

But it dealt a heavy blow to Miwako Sato.

The reason why Miwako Sato became a detective was that after her father died in the line of duty when she was a child, she wanted to protect her mother and the people around her in her father's place.

However, tragedy struck her life one after another.

Three years ago, Matsuda Jinpei, who had worked with her briefly, died in the Ferris wheel bombing. This time, it was Miike Naeko's cousin.

The fact that the culprit could not be caught made Sato Miwako's emotions very unstable. However, as a deputy inspector, Sato Miwako did not bring her emotions into her work, but chose to bear them silently alone.