Conan: The Romantic Daily Life of a Ghost Detective

Wen Shui couldn't help but smile wryly: "But Miss, your family's villas are all in similar locations."

“That’s because these places are quiet. Mom likes quiet places,” Sonoko Suzuki explained. “But I’ve already suggested that Mom sell those strange villas. I always feel like something will happen every time we go there.”

"No, please don't sell them all!" Wen Shui cried out anxiously.

Sonoko Suzuki looked at him, puzzled: "Why?"

Wen Shui thought to herself, "If you've already sold me out, where am I supposed to find cases to take on? And if I don't take on cases, how am I supposed to fight against the Black Organization?"

However, there was no way to talk to Sonoko Suzuki about this, so Wenshui could only try to dissuade her in a more tactful way: "I think it would be nice to visit those castles once in a while, and I really enjoy going on vacation to your villa with you and Ran."

"Huh, really?!"

Sonoko Suzuki stared wide-eyed at Wen Shui. She hadn't expected Wen Shui to say that, and her cheeks instantly turned bright red as if she had been confessed to. She couldn't help but start having all sorts of wild thoughts.

He said he likes to go on villa vacations with me and Xiaolan.

If you omit the irrelevant parts of this sentence, doesn't it just mean he likes me?

Wen Shui thought for a moment and added, "Well, I'm just suggesting that if you're going to lose money by leaving it there, it's better to sell it as soon as possible."

Sonoko Suzuki's big, watery eyes turned into hearts.

He was actually worried that I might lose money. That's so considerate!

“Don’t worry, my mom has already rejected my suggestion, saying it would be too troublesome to handle,” Sonoko Suzuki said.

Wen Shui clicked his tongue in surprise, but this really did fit Suzuki Tomoko's character. He then thought of Suzuki Ayako's invitation before, wondering what the lady of the house would think of him when he visited her home.

In short, it's highly unlikely she'll end up like Yukiko Kudo.

"By the way, Wenshui, how about we go on vacation to the villa in Yokohama next week?" Sonoko Suzuki seized the opportunity to launch her offensive.

However, a gasp interrupted their conversation.

"Genta, you can't go in!" Ayumi's voice came from the direction of the castle gate.

Wen Shui turned around and saw that Kojima Genta had already climbed over the iron fence of the gate. Despite his fat figure, he was surprisingly agile in this kind of situation.

Genta Kojima deftly vaulted over the large iron gate.

“What does it matter? We’ve been here for so long and no one has come out. I guess maybe there’s no one in the castle. I’ll go ahead and scout ahead.” Kojima Genta turned and walked towards the flower garden.

"Stop right there, you brat, where did you come from?" A man in a gardener's uniform suddenly appeared, grabbed Genta by the back of his neck, and lifted him up.

"Let me go, let me go..."

Genta's face turned red as he felt his collar tighten.

Upon seeing this, Sonoko Suzuki rushed to the door and shouted, "Hey, why are you bullying a child? Put him down right now!"

Gardener Katsuo noticed that Genta's face was red from being strangled, so she quickly put him down. However, she couldn't help but lecture him: "This is private property. Please keep an eye on these kids. We won't be responsible if they get hurt if they run in here."

Although it was indeed wrong for Genta to barge in.

However, the gardener's fly-swatting attitude still annoyed Sonoko Suzuki, and it looked like they were about to start arguing.

Professor Agasa then stepped in to smooth things over: "Sir, I'm so sorry, we're not bad people, we just happened to be passing by. If it's alright, could we go in and have a look around?"

"What a joke! This isn't a place where just anyone can come in. Hurry up and leave!" Tian Shengnan said impatiently as she opened the door to let Yuan Tai out.

Just then, a surprised voice came from behind: "Ms. Suzuki? You must be Ms. Sonoko Suzuki from the Suzuki Group?"

Everyone looked behind the gardener.

A middle-aged man wearing an aristocratic suit and sporting a thin mustache walked out of the castle.

Sonoko Suzuki looked at the other person's face and thought for a few seconds before exclaiming, "You're Mr. Mitsuru Mamiya, aren't you?"

“That’s right, that’s right.” Mamiya smiled broadly. “I didn’t expect that Miss Suzuki would still remember me. It is truly an honor for me.”

Sonoko Suzuki exchanged a few polite words with the other party.

Wenshui roughly figured out the situation. It turned out that Mamiya Mitsuru had met Suzuki Sonoko a few times at banquets at the Suzuki family's house. At that time, Sonoko was still young and was curious about the rumors about his family's villa.

Mitsuru Mamiya was happy to be on good terms with the Suzuki Group, which is why Sonoko had a deep impression of him.

"I never expected to run into Mr. Mamiya here after all these years. What a coincidence!" Sonoko Suzuki still behaved very much like a well-bred lady in this situation.

"By the way, what happened here just now?" Mamiya Mitsuru asked the gardener curiously, having come over after hearing the commotion.

Gardener Katsuo was covered in cold sweat and looked at Suzuki Sonoko with pleading eyes.

Chapter 141 Sonoko's Counterattack: The Literature Club Discussion Group Turns into a Battleground

Gardener Tian Shengnan never expected that the woman next to that rude brat was actually the eldest daughter of a wealthy family.

It doesn't look like it at all.

Although she does have a striking appearance, her overall demeanor is not the aloof or noble type.

Judging from her clothes and demeanor alone, she seems more like an ordinary female student, or at least someone with average academic performance.

Moreover, judging from the way Suzuki Sonoko acted just now, if he says a few more sarcastic remarks, this young lady will probably rush over and punch him.

Although Tian Shengnan didn't believe it at all, Master Mamiya wouldn't lie.

In fact, the reason he lost his temper with Gentae who barged in was because he had been severely punished by Mamiya Mitsuru for a similar incident in the past.

But it's no use saying anything now.

If he cannot get Miss Suzuki to forgive him, Mamiya Mitsuru will never stand on the side of him, the gardener.

In order to keep her job, Tian Shengnan decisively walked up to Suzuki Sonoko and bowed deeply, saying, "I'm sorry, Ms. Suzuki, I was blind just now."

Sonoko Suzuki crossed her arms: "That's not the point. Even if a child wanders into your yard, you don't have to treat him so rudely, do you?"

"I'm sorry, Miss." Tian Shengnan bowed deeply once again.

Mamiya Mitsuru, who was standing next to him, had already guessed the truth of the matter, but how could he let go of this opportunity to build a good relationship with the heir of the Suzuki Group?

Mamiya Mitsuru said coldly, "Tada, how could you do something like this? Didn't I tell you that if any travelers who got lost here asked for help, I should just invite them in? Is this how you complete the tasks I assigned you?"

"Damn it, you'd better pack your things and leave in a bit."

"Master Aman..."

Tian Shengnan looked indignant, thinking to herself, "You clearly said before that no one was allowed to approach the vicinity of the castle, and that outsiders were absolutely not allowed to covet the treasure."

But saying such things now will only prevent him from getting the rest of his salary.

Sonoko Suzuki frowned slightly: "Mr. Mamiya, it's not that serious. You're making me feel like the bad guy."

Mamiya Mitsuru smiled and said, "Sonoko-sama is so kind-hearted. Ta, why don't you hurry up and thank Sonoko-sama?"

Tian Shengnan repeated the apology process from before.

Wen Shui noticed that this person seemed very familiar with apologizing, perhaps he had been trained to do so while working here.

Sonoko Suzuki couldn't stand Tian Shengnan's apology any longer, so she hid behind Wen Shui and said, "Okay, okay, you really don't need to be so polite. If you keep doing this, I'll feel embarrassed to stay here."

Tian Shengnan maintained her apologetic smile while curiously examining Wen Shui.

He's quite handsome, and about the same age as Sonoko Suzuki. Judging from their close relationship, could he also be the heir to some wealthy family?

Since Wen Shui hadn't introduced herself yet, Tian Shengnan couldn't help but start making wild guesses in her mind.

“What are you saying?” Mamiya Mitsuru naturally picked up the conversation. “Since Miss Suzuki has come, it must be fate between us. She should definitely stay for a few days.”

Sonoko Suzuki looked up at the castle: "Are you sure it's alright? Will so many of us bother you?"

"Of course not." Mamiya Mitsuru smiled kindly. "We have plenty of rooms, so even if there were twice as many people, we could still accommodate them. Besides, I've been alone for too long and haven't seen so many children in ages."

Sonoko Suzuki nodded, her tone becoming slightly more friendly: "Then I'll trouble you, Uncle Mamiya."

Mamiya Mitsuru looked at Nukumizu Kazuki and Professor Agasa: "Miss Sonoko, are these your friends?"

Sonoko Suzuki then introduced the group of people, including Nukumizu, to Mitsuru Mamiya.

"Detectives? And scientists?" Mamiya's face was filled with undisguised surprise and joy. "Great! Could you please help me investigate a mystery? I'll pay you according to the market rate for detective services."

Sonoko Suzuki interrupted, "Of course! I've been interested in the legends of this castle's treasure since I was a child, so I definitely had to investigate it myself this time."

Wen Shui smiled and said, "No need for the commission fee. We're already embarrassed that you've invited us to stay here."

Mitsuru Mamiya: "Oh, Mr. Nukumizu, you're too kind. I heard you were the one who found the key clue in the Slit-Mouthed Woman case, right..."

Mamiya Mitsuru chatted with a few people at the castle gate for a few minutes, then said he was going down the mountain to meet an acquaintance, and bid farewell to Wenshui and the others before leaving.

Of course, before leaving, in order not to neglect the distinguished guests, Mamiya Mitsuru specifically instructed Tagami Katsuo: "Tagami, to atone for your sins, you should take these guests on a tour of the castle. You should know the consequences if you displease Sonoko-sama."

Tian Shengnan: "Don't worry, Master Aman."

Mitsuru Mamiya arrived at the parking lot on the side of the villa, got into his usual car, and drove down the mountain.

He couldn't help but hum a song while driving.

He never expected that the second young lady of the Suzuki family would end up at his castle because she got lost. If he could get along well with Sonoko Suzuki this time, he might be able to reconnect with the Suzuki family.

Besides that, he had also heard of the detective named Wen Shui.

Although the place is in a remote location, newspapers are still delivered regularly. The name of the famous detective Wen Shui and Shu has appeared on the front page of the newspaper more than once, so it's hard for him not to recognize him.

If we could get him to help us unlock the castle's secrets and find the treasure, then he wouldn't have to stay here all this time.

You can go to Hawaii to enjoy the beaches, beautiful women, and sunbathing.

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Wen Shui was led into the castle courtyard by the gardener, Tian Shengnan.

Although there were some minor disagreements before, the other party has already sincerely and even somewhat humbly apologized.

The children weren't so vengeful; instead, they kept calling him Mr. Tian and asking about the chess pieces in the yard.

As for Suzuki Sonoko, Numizu felt that she was even more naive than Ayumi and the others, having already forgotten what had just happened.

Sonoko Suzuki was holding onto Awami's arm, telling him about the origins of the castle and the legends of the treasure.

Actually, Wen Shui knew perfectly well even without her saying it.

How could Wen Shui possibly forget such a classic case from Detective Conan?

"Look, the grass here is a different color, it looks like a chessboard." Ayumi was the first to notice that something was wrong with the grass.

Genta and Mitsuhiko also ran over to observe out of curiosity.