Chapter 141

The two undercover agents were discussing finding their senior when suddenly a large number of suspicion points began to flood into Bo Yezaki's side.

Bo Yezhai looked at the contributor's name: 【…What's the deal with these two people?】

The system subconsciously uttered its catchphrase: "Reflect on this."

[What's with this need for me to reflect? Isn't it a good thing they're willing to give me suspicion points?] Bo Yezhaiji was unimpressed. After carefully considering what he had done that day and confirming he hadn't made any mistakes, he put the matter aside. [Anyway, given how cautious those two are, they'll definitely prepare in advance if they're going to do anything. From now on, whenever I see them, I'll just use 'all-purpose navigation' to avoid any dangers around me.]

system:【…………】

That's a really impressive mindset. It seems like no matter what situation he's in, he'll never compromise himself. Even if someone cheats him, judging from his nonchalant attitude, he probably won't feel any sense of accomplishment; instead, he'll probably feel resentful...

When Usoppei said he didn't care, he really didn't care and leisurely took a taxi to the hospital.

Disguised as a cunning and ruthless individual, he would stop for every ten passing taxis, but as long as he could get a ride, he wouldn't ask for more—the suspicion of those drivers who dared not stop was quite enjoyable! He wasn't losing out anyway!

With an excellent attitude, Usakabe Saiki took a taxi directly to the hospital where Fukasawa Yasuyuki's mentally ill sister, who had died from parasites, was located, intending to see if there were any clues there so he could take them back and report.

After all, he wanted Furuya Rei to make a decision quickly so he could adjust his plans with the police. So he made an excuse to sneak out and make a phone call alone. But he couldn't really go to Kitami Ichi, who told him about the website, and ask him, "Do you have any evidence to help me arrest you?" He could only find some other clues to give.

As a working person, it's enough to show that you're working and the progress bar is moving. As for what you've actually done, as long as it helps the case, Inspector Megure won't care about the details. At worst, he can just say he couldn't find the person and move on with the investigation without wasting time.

However, when Usaku Saiki tried to find Fukasawa's sister, he encountered some difficulties when he asked at the front desk.

"Uh... according to regulations, we can't just tell others about the patient's condition..."

The receptionist carefully and deliberately tried to politely decline Usaku Saiki's request to visit Fukasawa's sister.

As expected, Usoppei took out his police ID: "I'm a police officer investigating a case. Her brother is dead, and she might be next."

front desk:"…………"

From the ever-changing expressions on the front desk and the frantic posts of suspicion on the back desk, Bo Yezaki could roughly deduce the level of shock this person was currently experiencing.

[When using the pseudonym Hanchuan Shenliu, the most interesting thing is watching others' incredulous reactions.] Bo Yezaki smugly thought, [It earns me suspicion points and satisfies my personal hobby; the "behind-the-scenes halo" is truly divine!]

System: 【…………Whatever makes you happy.】

Although it was speechless, the system thought about it and realized that this was actually quite good, at least it wouldn't make some hosts as depressed as some of the previous hosts who had accumulated suspicion points...

And this isn't even about finding joy in hardship; this person's personality is just that awful! He seems genuinely happy to be suspected!

Given Usakabe Saiki's character, asking him to build up his "trust" might actually make him miserable, because it wouldn't be fun and would be a real test of his acting skills.

The undercover system is a real stroke of luck!

Just as Bo Yezaki was tormenting the receptionist, someone hesitantly called his name from behind.

"Hankawa-kun?"

Usaku Saiki turned his head and was surprised to find that it was Shiratori Ninzaburo and his partner.

Everyone here is now part of the First Investigation Division, but he had only been in the division for a short time when a case came up, making him extremely busy with inquiries and meetings. He and Shiratori Ninzaburo had only nodded to each other today without exchanging a word, and now they unexpectedly bumped into each other here.

"What are you doing here?" asked Bo Yezaki.

"Inspector Megure sent us to find Fukasawa's sister..." Shiratori Ninzaburo asked, puzzled, "And what are you doing here?"

Is Shinryu Samikawa currently working with Kenji Hagiwara, following Inspector Megure?

Inspector Megure has already assigned this task to his team, so how could he possibly ask Shinryu Kagawa to come over again? Wouldn't that be a waste of manpower?

Moreover, Han Chuan Shenliu came alone. Detectives usually operate in pairs, so it's a bit strange that he suddenly appeared to be acting alone.

Shiratori Ninzaburo was alright, since his intelligence could offset some of the effects of the "behind-the-scenes halo," but his partner was not so good. He hesitated for a long time before finally lowering his head to secretly send an email to Shiratori Ninzaburo.

Usoya Saiki replied, "I was originally looking for other clues, but I couldn't find anyone, so I decided to come to the hospital since it was nearby."

Shiratori Ninzaburo felt his phone vibrate. Worried it might be some new arrangement from his boss, he took out his phone and continued to ask, "Are you alone?"

“Yes, I told Inspector Megure that I want to act alone.” Saiki Usaba said calmly, “Because it’s inconvenient to have a police officer with the person I’m meeting.”

partner:"…………"

Shiratori Ninzaburo: "…………"

“You’ve come at the perfect time. Help me prove it,” Bo Yezaki even started to direct. “She doesn’t believe I’m a policeman.”

front desk:"…………"

Think about what you just said! What do you mean by saying it's inconvenient to have the police with you?! How can I believe that?!

Shiratori Ninzaburo was speechless, but he still went forward to help Usakuya Saiki prove that he was indeed a policeman. The receptionist finally believed him and gave him the office of Fukasawa's sister's attending physician. Only then did he follow Usakuya Saiki and persuade him as they walked.

“Your words are too easily misunderstood. Although I understand that you probably went to the Yakuza to ask for information, there’s no need to say it that way. You’ve made a simple thing complicated…”

Shiratori Ninzaburo was quite familiar with Samikawa Shinryu's reputation, and without needing any explanation, he readily provided a reason to convince himself.

Bo Yezaki remained unmoved: "You mean you want me to lie to you? I understand, I'll be more careful next time."

Shiratori Ninzaburo: "...??? That's not what I meant!"

What kind of comprehension skills does this person have? Is this intentional? Someone who can pass the civil service exam wouldn't have this level of understanding!

Another person is beginning to doubt whether Shinryu Sugawa's personality is actually quite wicked...

No, think back to the case we solved when I last met with Shinryu Hanakawa. Actually, Shinryu Hanakawa had already shown a tendency to toy with people...

Shiratori Ninzaburo was also impressed.

He couldn't understand how someone could make you feel guilty for misunderstanding them, and then immediately make your guilt disappear without a trace.

Shiratori Ninzaburo dejectedly began checking his emails, only to discover that the person who had just sent the email was his partner.

...We're less than a meter apart, what is there that we have to say via email?

He opened the email and found his partner asking: "Is it possible that he actually came here to try and silence Fukasawa's sister? He made excuses to act alone and 'happened' to come to the hospital; maybe the hospital is his real destination!"

Shiratori Ninzaburo: "…………"

To be fair, my partner's reasoning was logical and well-founded; it could even be considered a valid distraction in a mystery novel. However, his bias was too obvious, as his personal bias was readily apparent.

He had some doubts about whether his partner was still holding a grudge about being killed by Hanchuan Shenliu last time.

Shiratori Ninzaburo replied speechlessly: "You're overthinking it. If Hankawa were truly involved in this case, he wouldn't have sent people to retrieve samples from the bottom of the lake, escalating the case into a serial murder case."

Hanchuan Shenliu isn't that stupid! The biggest progress in this case so far has been brought about by Hanchuan Shenliu! It's one thing for other cases, but suspecting Hanchuan Shenliu in this case is really pointless.

The partner breathed a sigh of relief.

He didn't actually think that Hanchuan Shenliu was related to the case, but with all these doubts laid out before him, it would be a waste of his training at the police academy not to have some suspicions.

Sometimes you even have to doubt your partner, let alone a simple colleague?

How many people only realize their partner's predicament and regret not discovering it sooner and offering help after the partner has committed an irreparable crime?

Well, this situation is impossible for Hanchuan Shenliu; it's unimaginable that he couldn't see through his partner. It's also impossible for Hanchuan Shenliu's partner.

Because of Hanchuan Shenliu's partner, he would probably be extra vigilant the moment he saw him, constantly observing whether Hanchuan Shenliu was in any trouble. There would be no carelessness or overlooking of suspicious points. Just like him, it seems that Hanchuan Shenliu would have to ponder for a long time if there was even the slightest problem with him!

They quickly found the attending physician for Fukasawa's sister.

When the attending physician saw the three of them, he instinctively stood up from his desk: "What do you want?"

Shiratori Ninzaburo: "...We are police officers."

What's with that look on his face, like he suspects yakuza members are here to cause trouble?!

It's one thing for Han Chuan Shenliu to be easily misunderstood, but why should he and his partner, with their upright faces, also be suspected?!

The attending physician repeated doubtfully, "Police?"

Shiratori Ninzaburo silently displayed his police ID.

The attending physician asked skeptically, "Okay, what do you need me for?"

He's never seen a police ID before, so he doesn't know the difference between a real and a fake one. Giving him a look won't help.

Although he still felt that this was like the young master of a yakuza gang on patrol with his deputy, since they insisted on calling themselves police officers, he would just go along with it. After all, they had all the necessary props, so he had to give them some face.

Usaku Saiki said directly, "I want to see Ms. Fukasawa."

The attending physician's expression changed instantly: "She's already suffered enough! Just let her go!"

Shiratori Ninzaburo: "…………"

This was a miscalculation. This was supposed to be his and his partner's job. We should have sent Han Chuan Shenliu home just now. This guy is just dragging us down!

I heard that when Shinryu Hanakawa was interning at the Mobile Investigation Unit, his group was constantly being reported or complained about. So that's what it felt like.

He began to understand the Mobile Investigation Unit better now—no wonder the renowned Captain Kikyo, who wasn't even afraid of the head of the Criminal Investigation Department and dared to challenge them to abduct someone, gave up her steadily improving performance to agree to Section Chief Odagiri's transfer request; she must have finally reached her breaking point...

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Extra chapter, goodnight.

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Han Chuan's partner... advocates for planning ahead, basically to avoid any situation that might disappoint Han Chuan in the police force.

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Thin Leaf truly thrives anywhere; she has an excellent mindset and doesn't need sympathy.

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Two people forced to become subordinates again because of filters.

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P.S.: In the movie, Shiratori Ninzaburo was transferred to the First Investigation Division in the first year of Conan's story. However, in the manga, Shiratori was already in the First Investigation Division when Matsuda defused the bomb on the Ferris wheel. I'm adopting the manga's setting here.