Conan: The Romantic Daily Life of a Ghost Detective

"No, it's just that I didn't expect it," Wen Shui sighed.

Xiaolan said proudly, "Right? If Sonoko hadn't told me, I would never have imagined that popping candy could be used in this way. It has completely refreshed my understanding."

Wen Shui thought to herself that there were even more things to surprise her in the future.

However, looking at the girl's pure and innocent face, and the way she seemed to enjoy secretly doing bad things behind her father's back, Wen Shui thought it wasn't so bad.

Life is meant to be savored slowly, and the same goes for young girls. These slightly transgressive but not excessive actions actually have their own unique charm.

"Okay, then next time I want lemon flavor," Wen Shui said.

Xiaolan's face fell: "Eh? No way, that's too sour..."

The two talked as they opened the back door of the coffee shop and walked back.

To avoid arousing suspicion, Wen Shui went back first and waited outside the main gate for Inspector Megure and the others to arrive.

Ran then asked the maid for two more desserts for Kazuha to take back. She knew Kazuha wouldn't be able to eat them, but she felt a little guilty about what she had just done, and Ran wouldn't feel at ease if she didn't take something back with her.

Yukiko Kudo was busy coaxing Conan and didn't notice that Numizu had secretly eaten someone else's dessert again.

Not long after, a string of police cars flashing blue and red lights came into Wenshui's view.

The manager of the maid café thought something had happened and ran out in a panic. When she asked, she found out that Wen Shui and the others were detectives and were on their way to handle a case.

To Wen Shui's surprise, Sato Miwako didn't come this time. She said that another murder had occurred in Beika Town, and she had gone to the scene with Officer Chiba.

Wen Shui had already explained his speculation to Inspector Megure on the way.

The kidnapped person was, after all, the son of a high-ranking police chief in the Metropolitan Police Department. Even though the other party was the Superintendent General of the Osaka Prefectural Police, who was at odds with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Inspector Megure, a deputy inspector, did not dare to be negligent.

In addition to bringing a group of elite subordinates, he even arranged for snipers to guard the vicinity of Misari Ito's house.

After everyone was ready, Inspector Megure made a phone call to a lawyer, and soon Misari Ito came out of the villa with an umbrella and a file folder in her arms.

After learning that the murderer might be Misari Ito, Nukumizu originally wanted Eri Kisaki to go out and fish the woman out.

However, Inspector Megure said he had a better way, so Nukumizu didn't insist on his plan anymore.

After Misari Ito went out, a man in a suit got out of a car parked by the roadside and jogged up to her.

It seems this must be the person Inspector Megure was looking for, probably someone Misari Ito knows from work.

The two of them stood at the door and started chatting.

Because they were still within sight of the second floor of the villa, the police did not take action, fearing that alerting the kidnappers would provoke them into desperate measures.

While Wen Shui was patiently observing from her car, which was some distance from Ito Misari's villa, her phone suddenly vibrated; it was a text message.

He picked it up and saw that the sender was actually Sato Miwako.

They told him to be careful and not to be the first to rush into anything.

Wen Shui felt a warmth in his heart and replied, "Don't worry, just call me if you need any help over there."

After hanging up the phone, Wen Shui looked up and saw that the male lawyer had said something to Ito Misari, and the two of them were walking towards his car parked on the side of the road.

Inspector Megure, holding a walkie-talkie, said with a serious expression, "Everyone, listen up, don't let her make a sound, and be swift in your actions."

"Yes."

"Do not worry."

The walkie-talkie crackled with sounds.

Wen Shui looked at Misari Ito's back through the car windshield; she hadn't come out of the male lawyer's car since.

The arrest went even more smoothly than expected. After Misari Ito was taken into custody by the police, she also lured out two other criminals.

After all, they are not professional kidnappers or criminals from transnational criminal organizations; they are far from being professional.

The police then secured the scene. Considering that the other party was a very famous lawyer, and one with a good reputation, Inspector Megure was particularly serious this time, and the evidence collection process was very meticulous, giving Misari Ito no chance to recant her testimony.

After being rescued, Heiji Hattori received basic first aid from the doctor. His head was wrapped in thick gauze, and he didn't look very happy.

Although Mr. Nanchuan was also badly beaten, fortunately his life was not in danger and he has been sent to the hospital.

"Didn't I signal you to lure them out before making a move?" The first thing Hattori Heiji did after getting out of the ambulance was to complain to Wen Shui.

Wen Shui shrugged: "That would be too much trouble, and what if innocent people got hurt?"

Hattori Heiji said with a dark face, "But that would put me in great danger. You should at least care about the safety of the hostages."

“Aren’t you a detective? Detectives should have the spirit of dedication to a case,” Wen Shui said with a smile.

Hattori Heiji's face turned red instantly. After all, what kind of detective gets kidnapped by kidnappers and then has to rely on his rivals to rescue him?

To change the subject, Hattori Heiji looked at Ito Misari being led into the police car and sighed, "I never imagined that the female lawyer known as the beacon of the common people was actually a major taxpayer, and that she would kidnap me and Mr. Kusukawa to destroy evidence, and even try to kill us."

“Yes, people’s hearts are hard to fathom,” Wen Shui said.

Hattori Heiji: "Fortunately, with our cooperation, we managed to capture this woman this time, otherwise Mr. Kusukawa would probably have been in real danger."

"Huh, do you think this is cooperating to solve the case?" Wen Shui deliberately feigned surprise.

Hattori Heiji's face flushed red: "Damn it, I also did a lot of work, you know? That woman looks kind and gentle, but she hits people really hard."

Wen Shui smiled silently, with an expression that said, "If you think it's true, then it is."

Hattori Heiji forced a change of topic: "Anyway, this matter is over for now. Let's talk about what to eat tonight. Oh, right, didn't Uncle Mori make a reservation at a barbecue restaurant?"

"Not necessarily. I don't think things will end that simply," Wen Shui said.

Hattori Heiji's expression changed slightly, and he lowered his voice to ask, "What do you mean? Is it possible that Ito Misari is connected to other forces, and that she is actually a pawn of some politician?"

As the son of the Osaka Prefectural Police Superintendent, Hattori Heiji naturally had access to more information in this area from a young age, and many possibilities immediately came to mind.

Wen Shui smiled and said, "No, it's that there are still unresolved issues behind your actions."

As soon as Hattori Heiji turned around, he saw Toyama Kazuha rushing towards him with a face full of anger, immediately launching an Aikido elbow strike.

"I told you not to do anything that would worry people. If you die here, Dad will lock me in a dark room..." Kazuha Toyama went all out and chased after Heiji Hattori, giving him a good beating.

Knowing he was in the wrong, Hattori Heiji could only defend himself.

The two were playing tag around the cordon near Misari Ito's house, creating a cheerful atmosphere despite it being a crime scene.

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It's unclear whether it's because of Hattori Heiji and Toyama Kazuha's status, or because the detectives in Beika Town naturally tend to selectively ignore people who do strange things at crime scenes.

In short, the detectives did not go out to stop the two from chasing and playing around.

Soon, Hattori Heiji, whose legs were injured and he was unable to walk properly, was captured by his childhood friend.

Immediately afterwards, a series of piercing and pitiful screams echoed through the night.

Xiao Lan looked at the two houses next door with some concern, seemingly worried that someone would open the window and complain about them disturbing the peace.

Conan, holding the back of his head with a smug look, stood next to his mother, Yukiko Kudo, seemingly forgetting his frustration at having his code deciphered by Wenshui before him, and wore a look of schadenfreude.

Although he failed to decipher the code, he was still much better than Hattori Heiji, who was kidnapped and taken hostage.

Conan even had the urge to persuade Heiji Hattori to transfer to Teitan High School.

With Hattori around, even if he performs poorly, he won't come in last place. From now on, when he goes out with Nukumi, he won't have to come home angry every time.

Conan looked at Hattori Heiji, who was being trampled under his feet, and pondered how to persuade the guy.

Looking at the lively scene between the two, Yukiko Kudo remarked, "To be able to run for so long after being kidnapped for a whole day, you're really energetic. You're a true young person."

Wen Shui subconsciously replied, "You're not bad either."

Yukiko turned her head to the side, her delicate face adorned with makeup that was somewhat different from her usual style, and smiled with narrowed eyes, "Warm Water-kun, what do you mean by that?"

Wen Shui was thinking, "You spent so much time shopping during the day, and then you were doing a fashion show and helping them catch kidnappers. You were still full of energy in the backyard of the maid cafe just now, weren't you?"

Of course, these thoughts can only remain in my mind.

Wen Shui smiled and said, "I just feel that you, Yukiko-nee, have a lot of energy and are very spirited."

Yukiko rolled her eyes at him, clearly knowing that the little rascal's words had a hidden meaning, but she had been fed a bit too much at the coffee shop and was in a good mood, so she didn't want to argue with the brat.

At that moment, Inspector Megure walked over with the investigation records: "Brother Mori, Brother Nukumizu, this case is a bit special. Could you please come back to the station with me to write a statement?"

Inspector Megure wore a fawning smile.

Previously, when Wen Shui and his team encountered a case, the process of giving statements was usually handled by the criminal police. They only needed to give a verbal statement and then sign it.

After all, they were old acquaintances, and it was always Wen Shui and the others who helped find the murderer.

The Metropolitan Police Department staff were also embarrassed to trouble the person by taking up their private time to give a statement.

Inspector Megure specifically brought this up, and Nukumizu guessed it was probably because of Hattori Heiji and Toyama Kazuha's identities.

Although the hostages were rescued safely, this incident involved high-ranking officials of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, while the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department had always been at odds with the Osaka Prefectural Police. Inspector Megure was caught in the middle and did not want to leave any ammunition for others to gossip about.

This can be seen from the fact that he demanded that his subordinates investigate the clues at the scene with more seriousness and dedication than usual.

Kogoro Mouri, a former detective, knew the ins and outs of the matter: "No problem. We were just worried about not having enough room in the car to get back. After we finish giving our statements, we'll trouble Inspector Megure to take us home."

"No problem, no problem..." Inspector Megure smiled broadly, then turned to direct his men to prepare to set off.

Xiaolan glanced at the time, rubbed her belly, and asked, "Dad, are we still going to the restaurant you booked?"

"What the hell are you talking about? They're all closed!" Uncle Mori said, looking annoyed. He had thought he could have a drink tonight, but he was ruined by two kidnappings. Not only did he not complete his case in Beika Town, but he also missed out on his drink tonight.

"Don't be angry, uncle. I'll have a nice drink with you tomorrow," Hattori Heiji said as he walked over, rubbing his shoulder after he had just finished being beaten.

Uncle Mori looked displeased.

Heiji Hattori: "My treat tomorrow. How about we go to the most expensive barbecue restaurant in Beika Town?"

Mori Kogoro's expression changed in an instant: "Then it's settled. I'll go back and book a table at that more expensive restaurant later, but I can't let you spend money. I'll treat you to ramen for supper tonight."

Xiaolan blushed a little at her father's behavior.

She couldn't help but desperately tug at Kogoro Mouri's clothes from behind.

Afterwards, Wenshui and his group rode in a police car with Inspector Megure back to the Metropolitan Police Department headquarters in Beika Town. Yukiko Kudo, as a participant in the case, also drove along.

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No sooner had Inspector Megure left than Hattori Heizo, who was in his study in his mansion in Osaka, received the news.

Hattori Shizuka was already asleep. Hattori Heizo didn't want his wife to worry, so he didn't tell her about their son's kidnapping. The only people in the room were him and his confidant, Otaki Goro.