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

"Why?" Xiaolan asked, a little surprised. "It seems like most people who know Math Academy would have a deep impression of her."

"...Well, I guess I just prefer girls who are more feminine."

Lin Jiashu smiled as he stepped on the gas.

More feminine...

Hearing this, Xiaolan squinted and said, "So that's why Yoshiki-san noticed Princess Mira so easily."

"Oh dear, you're actually holding a grudge about something like this."

After the incident in the Kingdom of Vespania, Ran would occasionally bring up the fact that Yoshiki Hayashi actually used the size of her breasts to distinguish her from Princess Mira, who was wearing makeup.

Lin Jiashu smiled broadly.

This is essentially just a restless teenage girl acting cute, wanting to hear nice things or seeking to be coaxed. Or rather, based on this incident alone, he knew that Xiaolan was much closer to him.

"No matter what, I like Ran's more."

"W-What?!"

So what do you want to eat?

Lin Jiashu looked at her face, which immediately turned red, and said, "Aunt Yingli just called and asked me to ask you what you think first, and then tell her so she can book a restaurant."

"...Couldn't Mom just ask me directly?"

"She probably didn't want to disturb Xiaolan's training. She knows you work very hard. We'll definitely come to watch your competition."

"Ok!"

Hearing this, Xiaolan nodded happily.

Lin Jiashu laughed and said, "If you can't think of anything, should I make a suggestion?"

"Okay, but Jia Shu is not allowed to mention McDonald's."

"That's all."

"I knew it!"

"Ha ha"

Chapter 411: Information on International Mercenaries

We ate conveyor belt sushi that night.

Although it was a bit too simple, Xiaolan was very happy.

Because every time Eri takes her out to eat, she always thinks about dining at various high-end restaurants, as if she's worried that she'll have a bad time with Kogoro Mouri and wants to make up for it.

Xiaolan just felt that it was unnecessary.

She occasionally goes to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant and enjoys the food quite a bit.

When Hayashi Yoshiki drove her back to the Mouri Detective Agency, the girl said goodbye earnestly, turned around and went upstairs, taking out her phone to send a message.

Ran Mouri: "I'm home, Mom."

Eri Kisaki: "Okay, did you thank me properly?"

Eri Kisaki: "Has the little tree become more proactive?"

Ran Mouri: "Of course I thanked them properly."

Ran Mouri: "What...?"

Eri Kisaki: "Don't play dumb with me. You were hiding something from me last time when I asked you to go with Koshu to pick up the medical report, weren't you?"

Oh, how did Mom find out?

Xiaolan felt it was an embarrassing matter, so after Lin Jiashu made that request, she naturally had to help keep the secret.

Ran Mouri: "Because Yoshiki-nii asked me for a favor back then."

Eri Kisaki: "You decide what to do."

Eri Kisaki: "Young men are inherently very susceptible to temptation... I heard from Koki that his agency seems to have hired a pretty female assistant."

"..."

They said it's hard for guys to resist temptation and told him to figure it out...

What does this actually mean?

The first thing that popped into Xiaolan's mind made her blush. After typing a few words in the input field, she immediately pressed and held down the backspace key to delete them.

Repeat this process several times.

But did Brother Jia actually hire a pretty female assistant?

I've never heard him mention that.

Xiao Lan, standing downstairs in her building, kept looking down at her phone, thinking about how to reply, until two heads popped out of the second-floor window.

"Hey Xiaolan, what are you doing standing there all this time? I'm starving!"

"I'm so hungry, Sister Xiaolan!"

"what!"

Xiao Lan, who had just remembered that she had two children at home, quickly looked up, lifted the bag in her hand, and called out, "I packed some sushi for you, it's coming up now!"

"Oh!!!" "Let's eat sushi!"

Fortunately, Brother Jiashu thought of everything.

As she ran upstairs carrying her things, Xiaolan couldn't help but think to herself.

Just as I came out of the conveyor belt sushi restaurant, Yoshiki Hayashi mentioned that Kogoro Mouri and Conan might not have eaten yet, so he specially ordered sushi to go from the restaurant.

Mom was right, Jia Shu is indeed the most outstanding boy in every aspect...

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Back in the apartment, Lin Jiashu, who had finished showering and was sitting down in the living room to rest, turned on the TV.

Yoko Okino's new drama has recently been released, and he's been paying some attention to it.

The show aired in two episodes back-to-back. After watching the first episode today, Lin Jiashu switched channels during the commercial break, but an urgent news item flashed on the screen.

[Breaking news!]

A major explosion occurred at the National Tokyo Institute of Microbiology in Nishitama City at approximately 21:50 PM today.

[It is understood that the explosion was caused by an attack on the research institute by a seven-member armed group. The group imprisoned two security personnel, kidnapped the on-duty researcher, broke into the high-security laboratory, and finally escaped by detonating a plastic bomb planted inside the laboratory.]

[Furthermore, half an hour after the incident, a member of what appears to be the criminal gang posted a statement online, identifying himself as "Red Siamese Cat."]

The television screen quickly switched to the criminal gang's criminal statement interface.

It said on it:

“Our red Siamese cats attacked the National Tokyo Institute of Microbiology and stole the killer bacteria. We will take further action within seven days. Just wait and see.”

Upon seeing this news, Lin Jiashu immediately got up and went to his bedroom.

He turned on his computer and searched for related information. Many online chat rooms and local forums were discussing the matter.

Among them was information related to the red Siamese cat—a criminal organization that was busted by the police more than ten years ago. At that time, the organization had launched many terrorist attacks against conglomerates and used kidnapping and intimidation to extort money.

Ring ring ring, ring ring ring—

Seeing Kaito Kuroba's name on the caller ID, Yoshiki Hayashi picked up the phone and answered:

"Hey, what's wrong?"

"You've heard about what happened in the news, haven't you?"

"Is there news about Mr. Jirokichi Suzuki planning to challenge you from his world's number one airship? I've been following that news for the past few days."

"No! I meant the explosion at the microbiology institute and the hijacking of the killer bacteria."

"...Yes, I have seen it. I'm currently looking up information on red Siamese cats," Lin Jiashu said while looking at the computer. "Why are you concerned about this?"

"The situation must be serious. Have you received any offers to help the police?"

"The attack on the research institute was carried out by an armed group. What help could a detective like me possibly provide? Besides, I received Mr. Suzuki Jirokichi's invitation before the police did. There's a proper order to things, you know."

As soon as Lin Jiashu finished speaking, a "tsk!" sound came from the other side.

"Alright! If you're going to get involved in this mess, then come on over. This time I'll be serious and prepare a big gift for you."

"Okay, I'll take it seriously too."

"...Then you don't need to take it too seriously."

Kaito Kuroba's answer sounded somewhat hesitant.

How can we get this monster to take this seriously?

Let's spare him then...

Recalling the time when he was humiliated by being glued to a motorcycle with superglue, Kaito Kuroba felt a chill run down his spine.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Jiashu continued to look at information online.

He had little interest in the red Siamese cat, which had disappeared ten years ago—this incident was actually a group of mercenaries acting under the orders of a mastermind, using the red Siamese cat as a pretext.

Thinking about this, Lin Jiashu made a phone call to Gin.

"Can you gather any information about international mercenaries?"

"Can."

Gin gave a direct answer first, and then added, "Whatever you need to do, you can have the organization handle it."

"I don't need anyone to do anything for me, but I need this information."

I'll send it to you later.

"OK, thanks."

Lin Jiashu hung up the phone.

In fact, he could have easily delegated such trivial tasks as researching information to his subordinates in the organization long ago, without needing to go through Gin.

Even if he were to delegate the task to someone below, given Gin's close attention to him, he would likely receive his instructions immediately.

Lin Jiashu simply went directly to him, since the other party wouldn't refuse anyway.

Chapter 412: May I ask if you could write your names in detail in this notebook?

Seven days later

A huge airship slowly rose from Tokyo Port and flew straight towards Osaka.

A group of children were shouting and yelling inside the airship.

"It's a tropical paradise!"

"Wow, that's amazing... the castle looks like it's shrunk!"

"It looks like it was made from toys."

Compared to the lively chatter of the children, Kogoro Mouri sat there trembling, his whole body tense and covered in cold sweat.

Standing next to the children, Xiaolan admired the scenery, then couldn't help but glance at him:

"Dad, are you still unable to overcome your fear of heights?"

"Stop nagging! I'm not afraid of heights—!"

"Uncle Mori."

Hayashi Yoshiki walked over and asked, "Speaking of which, have you seen the TV series that Yoko is currently starring in?"

"of course!"

Mentioning Yoko Okino, Kogoro Mouri, who had been looking listless, immediately perked up. "I've been glued to the TV these past few days cheering her on! Itsuki, have you seen it too?"

"Yes, you acted really well."

"That's right! She's absolutely number one! Whether it's her acting skills or her beauty, and then, she gives off a...!"