Chapter 227
Although Shinichi Kudo knows Saiki Usubaba and gets along well with him, to be honest...
We've met no more than three times, and there's an age difference between us, so we can't really say we're very close; we can only say our relationship is okay.
He still doesn't know what Usaba Saiki's job is! He's clearly an adult; surely he's not some shut-in!
At that moment, Shinichi Kudo suddenly remembered a few years ago when he was still in junior high school, he accidentally bumped into Saiki Usaba and asked to have a meal together, but ended up being kidnapped.
At that time, Bo Ye was not only very skilled in fighting, but also very skilled at threatening people with a gun. At that time, Shinichi Kudo did not think too much about it. After all, he was an older brother brought by his mother's acquaintance. Who would directly think of a real gun?
But looking back now, it seems that Bo Ye didn't directly say that the gun was a model gun. Instead, his attitude was quite subtle, especially his behavior of avoiding the police later on... coupled with his usual mysterious style...
After experiencing a bizarre incident where he was attacked and then rejuvenated, Shinichi Kudo couldn't help but indulge in conspiracy theories when faced with acquaintances he wasn't particularly familiar with. He felt that Usaku Saiki, who inexplicably appeared there at this time, seemed very strange.
But it seems too late to dodge now; the other person's umbrella is already raised, and they'll be able to see him soon—
"boom--!!!"
A sudden explosion drew the attention of Shinichi Kudo and Saiki Usakuba.
That was because the neighbor's house next door suddenly exploded.
However, Shinichi Kudo wasn't too worried. After all, Professor Agasa next door was obsessed with researching various inventions and would explode every few days. He already had experience in how to protect himself, otherwise he would have to be hospitalized for several months every year.
While Usui Saiki was distracted by the commotion, Kudo Shinichi quickly hid and quietly observed the situation.
Standing in the entrance hall, Usakata Saiki watched as Professor Agasa ran out of the thick smoke, then silently retreated back into the house.
Shinichi Kudo: "...!!!"
Would an ordinary person react so coldly upon seeing an elderly person running out of an explosion so close by? Not only did they not help, but they even hid? Isn't that obviously something they're ashamed of?
Could it be that Brother Bo Ye is really involved with that organization...? No, no, we can't draw any conclusions yet...
Soon, Bo Yezaki reappeared at the door, but this time he was wearing a trench coat and hurried towards the direction of the explosion.
Shinichi Kudo: "…………"
So you realized you forgot your coat when you went back... It was a bit chilly in the rain...
Although he still had some doubts, Shinichi Kudo breathed a sigh of relief, after all, no one wants to know someone who is cold-blooded and ruthless.
As Usui Saiki hurried out with an umbrella, Professor Agasa, who was sheltering from the smoke and dust from the explosion next door, coughed and looked at him in surprise: "Eh? Are you Shinichi's classmate...? Do you have a key to his house?"
That's what they say, but he looks several years older than Shinichi. He's a completely unfamiliar face. He just came from Shinichi's house... Judging from the lights, Shinichi doesn't seem to be home yet.
"You must be Professor Agasa?" The silver-haired youth seemed quite familiar with him, and looked like a law-abiding citizen.
The rain was too loud, and Shinichi Kudo, who was hiding some distance away, couldn't hear what they were saying. Even if he could read lip movements, it wouldn't help at a time like this. With the umbrella blocking his view, he could only watch helplessly as Saiki Usaba and Professor Agasa exchanged a few words before taking their leave.
Professor Agasa pounded his back, ignoring the rain, and decided to quickly clean up the aftermath of his explosion.
Shinichi Kudo waited cautiously until Saiki Usaba, holding an umbrella, disappeared around the corner before rushing out: "Professor Agasa!"
Professor Agasa stared at the child dressed in adult clothes who looked very familiar for a moment, then suddenly realized, "Are you Shinichi's relative? Why are you dressed like that?"
Shinichi Kudo, speechless, proved his identity to Professor Agasa.
Dr. Agasa was utterly astonished. He never imagined that the world had reached the point where someone had invented a drug that could reverse aging! Why wasn't he rushing to apply for the Nobel Prize?!
Oh, it was done by an illegal organization in secret. Then it's alright.
"Anyway, you should change your clothes first. You're soaked; be careful not to catch a cold." Thinking about the illegal organization now wouldn't help him figure anything out, so Professor Agasa stroked his chin and could only worry about the immediate problem. "You should still have some clothes from when you were little at home. Let's go back to your house first..."
"Wait!" As soon as the topic of going home came up, Shinichi Kudo quickly interrupted, asking with a somewhat conflicted expression, "Um, what did the people who came out of my house just say to you?"
Although Shinichi Kudo felt that Usopp's open and uninhibited behavior, without any fear of Professor Agasa, a witness, might have a legitimate reason that he didn't know about, he still didn't dare to go back to his house until he figured out why Usopp was there!
Dr. Agasa replied naturally, "You mean Usaku-kun? Shouldn't you two know each other? He said he just came back from America and when he was chatting with Yukiko there, he said he envied how many books you had. So Yukiko just gave him your house key and told him to keep an eye on you when he came over to read or borrow books, because you two supposedly get along very well."
Shinichi Kudo: "…………"
Mom—you should have told me about this! You made me imagine so many weird things! I even misunderstood Brother Bo Ye!
She actually gave him the house key! How much does Mom like Bo Ye Ge? It seems like Mom has always liked Bo Ye Ge's face, and Bo Ye Ge is also very good at pleasing women...
Shinichi Kudo felt a pang of sadness.
But it's good that Brother Bo Ye isn't a bad guy... Well, even though I was already a bit out of it at the time and could only vaguely hear the conversation between the two men in black, I did hear terms like "testing drugs" and "poison."
Based on the intelligence and logic, he had previously guessed that the other party might try to observe him in order to obtain the results, but now it seems that he was overthinking it. Perhaps the organization of the men in black may ultimately aim to develop a drug to reverse aging, but at present, the mortality rate must be ridiculously high, probably 100% before him, so it is being used as poison.
In other words, after feeding him the medicine, the man in black assumed he was dead and may have simply forgotten about him!
They even chased him to his house, which is completely a sign of his paranoia... He must have been really traumatized back then!
Although Usui Saiki left the Kudo family, he had actually been keeping an eye on Shinichi Kudo's suspicion level.
Seeing that the doubt points were given out at varying rates, and now that they were finally stopped, Bo Yezhai and the system sighed regretfully.
System: [As expected of the pillar of this world, the undisputed protagonist. You didn't say a word to him, and he's already giving you tons of suspicion points. Considering the weighting, he's really too good to pass up!]
Usoppei also remarked with emotion: "Indeed, it's been a long time since I've been able to raise suspicion levels so easily. Everyone in the organization is getting a bit numb..."
[...I've already said it, the organization turned out this way entirely because of your initial flawed decision. You weren't trying to raise suspicion; you were just letting yourself go...]
"You figured it out." Usakabe Saiki said without changing his expression. "I always need to find some amusement, otherwise, what's the point of living if all I do is constantly build up suspicion levels?"
System: [...Why are you making yourself sound so pitiful? I see you're having a lot of fun playing games every day.]
Bo Yezhai Jiyi retorted sternly: "[That's because I painstakingly racked up a lot of doubt points, which is why I had the leisure to relax! These are all points I earned through hard work! What's wrong with treating myself?]"
While arguing with the system in his mind, Usoppei Saiki wasn't idle in reality either. While holding an umbrella, he used one hand to send an email to Kudo Yukiko.
He went on a trip abroad a few days ago, and his final stop was the United States. He took the opportunity to bump into Yukiko Kudo, who was having coffee at a coffee shop.
Yukiko Kudo had met him a year ago at the funeral of "Sharon Vineyard". Vermouth wanted this identity to die and then continue with her daughter "Chris Vineyard". He had never attended a foreign funeral before, so he went to visit out of curiosity.
Of course, since it was a funeral, he dressed very modestly and tried to avoid the cameras, hiding in a corner, but he was still spotted by Yukiko Kudo.
Yukiko Kudo offered him a few words of comfort, but it wasn't an appropriate occasion to have a deep conversation, and they parted ways after a few words.
When they met again in the United States, it seemed that Yukiko Kudo transferred most of her remembrance and love for her "deceased friend" to him, the "little boy her friend liked very much and even brought to see her."
They were incredibly attentive to him, asking about his well-being. He said he wanted to borrow books from the Kudo family, but since Shinichi Kudo was often away at school, Yukiko Kudo readily gave him the house key, showing no concern whatsoever about what he might do.
This level of trust is truly... If he had used trust points, he would have made a fortune back then.
Since Yukiko Kudo trusts him so much, he can't let her down. He should at least give her some reward, such as proving that he did indeed visit Shinichi Kudo.
[Yukiko-neechan, I went to see Shinichi today. It's almost 8 pm and he still hasn't come home—but don't worry, I saw him on a date with a girl at the amusement park. He probably just stayed out a little late with her. I was too obedient back then, so I still don't have a girlfriend. Young people these days really know how to have fun. Maybe Shinichi will be married by the time he graduates high school…]
"Okay, send." Bo Yezaki edited the email and said with satisfaction, "I really care about the child too much."
system:【…………】
No, you're really messing with Shinichi Kudo! And your tone is so sleazy!
If you send this email, her parents will definitely call to ask what's going on and what's the progress between her and Ran Mouri...
Shinichi Kudo has just shrunk and is already overwhelmed with worries about the organization. And you've added a family side to his life. You really can't stand to see others doing well!
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Extra chapter tonight, guess what case it is?
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The thin leaves, fragrant with tea, were placed before Yukiko.
Thin Leaf inherits favors and legacies from others everywhere. First, she inherited the Alex Wine, then Vermouth... She's practically like Black Widow (?).
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