Isn't it very scientific to use the Death Note to kill people?

Hayashi Yoshiki...

Conan had a feeling that this time, the other party's work would be even more popular than before!

Chapter 399: Signing an autograph for Gin?

The Mexican-Chinese Guild Hall was packed with people!

47 copies sold in three days! Hayashi Yoshiki sets a new record!

Yoshiki Hayashi and Kindaichi

"A masterpiece that continues to twist until the very end, achieving both suspense and critical acclaim."

On the Connections of Famous Detective Hayashi Yoshiki?

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……

Futaba Publishing is very willing to spend money on each new release.

From relevant literary forums and detective magazines to entertainment daily newspapers, Futaba Publishing House makes the most of every opportunity to promote Hayashi Yoshiki.

With heavy investment in promotion, the names Hayashi Yoshiki and Kindaichi seem to have become popular.

Congratulations, Teacher Lin!

Asamiya Nanae's voice came through the phone: "This work has easily broken records again!"

"Thank you, but I think the main effort I'll be putting in is with Futaba Publishing. Thank you so much."

"Please don't be so modest; this is simply a testament to your skill, Professor Lin!"

Asamiya Nanae spoke with a smile, then paused before continuing, "The editor-in-chief originally planned to ask a familiar mystery critic to take a look tomorrow, but he didn't expect Professor Lin's circle of friends to be so extensive, so he decided to wait three days before asking someone to evaluate it."

"Ah, okay." Lin Jiashu said with a smile, "Then please ask Editor Asamiya to thank the editor-in-chief for me. I'll find another opportunity to treat you to dinner next time."

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Lin Jiashu hung up the phone.

When Asamiya Nanae mentioned Hayashi Yoshiki's circle of friends on the phone, she was referring to the public support that some people had given her in the past two days.

Lin Jiashu browsed the detective forum, where some people had reposted comments from industry professionals in magazines or blogs.

Kaori Shinmei: "Ah—this is so well written, Mr. Hayashi. The completely unexpected final twist adds an incredible touch to the story! This is another crime that no reader would have noticed until the very end. The real culprit used human greed and desire to commit the final crime. After reading it, I was filled with admiration and satisfaction!"

Yusaku Kudo: "I am very happy to be able to read such an excellent work. Yoshiki-kun's skills have undoubtedly become more profound, and the final twist is even more breathtaking. In this work, Yoshiki-kun used a dual-line structure. The main line is Kindaichi's deduction to identify the apparent culprit, while the subplot is Takato Yoichi's deduction to find the culprit behind the scenes. It dissects the dark side of human nature with greater depth. I think Takato Yoichi's portrayal is undoubtedly superior."

High school detective Heiji Hattori: "That bastard Yoshiki Hayashi lied to me again!"

Hakuba Saguru: "I can only say that it is indeed a work by Yoshiki-kun."

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Knowing from the beginning that a certain Osaka black chicken would be very unhappy about being tricked twice, Hayashi Yoshiki stopped answering any calls originating from Osaka starting the day before yesterday.

Seeing the caller ID "Heiji Hattori" displayed in the contact list, Yoshiki Hayashi chuckled and silenced his phone.

He then looked at Pu Siqinglan, who was sitting to the side.

"Miss Qinglan, have you finished tracking down the FBI agent's movements?"

"Yes. Based on my surveillance over the past few days, she has visited the following places."

Upon hearing this, Pu Siqinglan immediately handed over a document: "The most noteworthy thing during this period was that she had been secretly following this man, deliberately pretending to accidentally bump into him to steal his key before returning it to him."

"Will you return it in person?"

"Yes, I think she might have had a tool on her that made it easy to make key molds, because I found out that she broke into the Mihua Tower apartment shortly afterward."

"I see."

Lin Jiashu nodded.

Judy will definitely investigate the people on the spy list that Lin Jiashu showed her that day, but since it concerns whether James Black has betrayed them, Judy will most likely act alone.

The problem is that Lin Jiashu cannot predict who she will investigate, so he can only arrange for Pu Siqinglan to keep an eye on her and see how she will act.

Unlike Amuro Tooru, who could quickly spot and provoke someone when targeted by a sniper rifle, Jodie couldn't do that. All Hayashi Yoshiki needed to do was obtain her movement trajectory.

Sneaking into the target's house...

Was it to steal data, or to install listening devices?

If it's about installing a bugging device, that would be much more convenient; you could easily manipulate the target to leak "intelligence" to the bugging device.

As Lin Jiashu pondered these thoughts, he gave Pu Siqinglan a smile.

"Thank you for your hard work, Miss Qinglan. Thank you for everything you've done for me."

"...It's nothing."

"But I'll need you to keep watch for me from now on, okay?"

Lin Jiashu, without waiting for Pu Siqinglan's reply, revealed a gentle smile: "After things are over, how about we go to the beach for a few days?"

"The seaside...?"

"Yes, after all, Miss Qinglan used to be active in Russia. Although I've never been there, I always thought it was a very cold place. Experiencing the summer charm of the South would be very interesting for you."

"..."

Pu Siqinglan held her breath and gave a gentle smile.

She simply replied "okay" and left immediately.

Lin Jiashu sat in his seat, deep in thought.

What should we do next?

Recently, Lin Jiashu has not had anything to do on the surface, but that does not mean he can lie low and passively wait for certain events to occur before taking action.

The environment inside the FBI must be somewhat turbulent right now.

—The fact that Shuichi Akai did not appear at all during the Mizunashi Rena incident will inevitably attract the attention of some agents.

After all, Gin and his team made no hesitation in their moves, everyone was fighting desperately, and even Rena Mizunashi was eventually lost... Meanwhile, Shuichi Akai, as the FBI's ace, not only remained silent, but also seemed to have completely disappeared a long time ago.

However, James Black seems to be trying to hide this fact.

With this in mind, Lin Jiashu made a decision.

He took out his phone and called Gin.

"Hello, it's me."

The cold voice from the other end was as usual.

"There's something I'd like to discuss with you."

Yoshiki Hayashi went straight to the point and told Gin his thoughts.

After listening, Gin seemed to become happier, and his tone even lifted slightly: "Okay, let's do it your way."

"OK."

Lin Jiashu smiled and said, "But why is it a bit noisy over there?"

"It's Chianti."

Gin glanced at Chianti, who was looking at Cohen with a frantic expression. "Because of Cohen, because of your book."

"..."

Lin Jiashu had already imagined that scene.

However, to his surprise, Gin's next words were:

"This story is quite interesting."

Do you want me to sign your autograph?

"Beep beep beep beep—"

Gin hung up the phone immediately.

Chapter 400: What exactly do you want to do?

"Absolutely fantastic!"

next day

A girl's bright and excited voice could be heard coming from the living room of the Kindaichi Detective Agency.

Koshimizu Nanatsuki looked at Hayashi Yoshiki with excitement.

The latter sat on the sofa with a smile on his face:

"I'm relieved to hear that."

"To be honest, I've been following Mr. Lin's work for quite some time now, and this time it really got me excited!"

"So you're a fan?"

Amuro Tooru placed the tea in front of the two of them and put away the tray with a strange smile on his face.

"Are you thinking about something strange, Mr. Amuro?"

How could that be?

"But your eyes don't tell the whole story."

?

Koshimizu Nanatsuki, unaware of what the two were talking about, had a question mark appear above her head.

Lin Jiashu ignored him and instead smiled, "What are your plans next, Ms. Yueshui?"

"Yes, first of all, I would like to thank Mr. Lin. If you hadn't seen through that method back then, I suppose I would have done something I could never turn back from."

"..."

"After so many days of calm reflection, looking back now, I realize that I was indeed irrational for a long time when I was blinded by anger and hatred. It was only after Tokitsu Junya's death that I suddenly understood how ridiculous my thoughts were at the time."

Nanatsuki Koshimizu recounted her personal journey in a very calm tone.

Amuro Tooru listened from the side, his face full of smiles.

Did he save the girl who almost went astray?

He truly lives up to his reputation as the BOSS.

Ultimately, emotions have a freshness.

“Anger and obsession can sometimes be the driving force of people, but as the object of hatred dies, anger with nowhere to go loses its spearhead and is left with nothing but emptiness.”

"It's so good to be able to calm down and think things through."

Hearing what Hayashi Yoshiki said, Koshimizu Nanatsuki nodded.

Then, she seemed a little embarrassed:

"Um, I have a favor to ask... I was wondering if Mr. Lin is still looking for an assistant?"

"oops?"

Amuro Tooru was a little surprised.

"Because I've been trapped in the thought of avenging my friend for the past year, now that I've come to my senses, I don't know what else I can do... It seems a bit shameless to continue as a detective, so I'm wondering if I could stay at Mr. Lin's agency as an assistant. Of course! If you find that difficult, please pretend I didn't say that."

"That being said, the person in charge of the firm is actually Mr. Amuro."

Are you trying to shift the blame onto me?

"After all, that's just how it is. I'm very confident in entrusting you with all the big and small matters of the agency. Whether or not you need to find an assistant to ease your workload is your business, Mr. Amuro."

"Why don't you just give me your firm?"

"Then don't even think about it."

"cut."

Listening to their casual conversation, Koshimizu Nanatsuki chuckled to herself.