The diners' praise was the greatest compliment to the chef. The short and fat chef was obviously a straightforward person. He was very satisfied with Kidd's performance and immediately offered unlimited refills.
Kidd got immodest when he heard that. Although he didn't eat like a wolf, he didn't look very elegant either. He was probably really hungry.
Gurgle....
Looking at the way he ate, Conan and the other two's stomachs growled at the same time.
They finally understood why some people love to watch food shows.
It’s just like a famous line in The Lonely Gourmet: The highest level of gourmet food is not only to make the diners feel delicious, but also to make the spectators excited.
Good ingredients and an even better chef's skills, when combined, can elevate an ordinary dish to the pinnacle.
"It smells so good."
After Kidd finished eating half of the steak, he glanced at the three people opposite him who were staring at him, and said half to himself and half with a hint of meaning:
"If you want to eat, you should tell me in advance, otherwise you won't be able to eat when the charcoal stove goes out..."
Conan and the other two looked at each other, then looked at the short, fat chef who nodded and smiled, and said in unison:
“Well, we also want to…”
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9pm, tatami room on the second floor.
Makoto Sakaki, Miss Miyano, Mary Akai, Yasuki Domon and Hiroki sat on soft futons, looking at the couple opposite them, holding their breath and not saying a word.
Since returning home, Yoshio Ogawa's condition has not improved much. His mental state has always been poor, his eyes are dull, and it takes him a long time to reply with vague words when people ask him something, as if he has lost his soul.
Akutagawa Fuuna and her granddaughter knelt behind the old woman, the expressions on their faces more like indifference than woodenness.
She didn't seem to care about Yoshio Ogawa's condition at all, or she had already prepared herself mentally and was just waiting for that moment to come.
"Yi Nan, do you still remember what we looked like when we got married?"
The old woman held a photo album, trying to awaken her husband's memory.
“Hungry...hungry...”
After seeing the black and white photo, Yoshio Ogawa became slightly more conscious, and he repeated the same words with his pale lips.
"Funa, go and urge Nimura and the others."
"Yes, ma'am."
Akutagawa Fuuna nodded and stood up, dragging her tabi, she walked around Sakaki Makoto and the others, and hurriedly left the room. She opened and closed the door gently, making only a small sound.
Akutagawa Fuuna's granddaughter Mari soaked a towel in cold water, wrung it dry, and handed it to the old woman. The old woman wiped the sweat off her husband's face and also felt a little stuffy.
"Zhen Li, go check the central air conditioning unit to see if there is any problem again. It's unusually hot."
"knew."
After agreeing, Mari Akutagawa jumped up and ran out of the room, forgetting to even close the door.
"I'm going to the bathroom."
Mary Akai stood up, walked into the corridor, and followed quietly.
The air in the room was indeed a bit stuffy, as if standing on a summer street, making one's chest feel stuffy and unusually hot.
At this time, Sakaki Makoto noticed the air vent on the inside of the wall, and after thinking for a while, he said:
“Did you install central air conditioning in your home?”
"Um."
The old woman nodded:
"It was Chengzhi and his family who requested it. We installed it a few years ago. They said it was too hot to stay indoors in the summer. We have many rooms, so instead of installing small air conditioners in every room, it would be better to use central air conditioning. It's simpler and less troublesome."
It is not uncommon to install central air conditioning in villas. It is reasonable for Ogawa's family to install household central air conditioning in such a large courtyard. Makoto Sakaki does not find it strange.
"Do you have any clues?"
After Funa and Mari were sent away and there was no one else in the room, the old woman asked:
"The sooner we find the criminal, the sooner I can feel at ease."
“Not yet.”
Sakaki Makoto shook his head:
"There are too many suspects. It would be a waste of time to check them one by one, and it is likely to be futile. So this time we plan to use the method of waiting for the enemy to tire themselves out."
"Wait for the hard work while you are at ease?"
"That's right. Just wait for the criminal to make a move and reveal a flaw."
"What about Yi Nan?"
The old woman's eyes turned cold:
"The prisoner's target is him. If you don't take action soon, won't that give the prisoner an opportunity to take advantage of you?"
"This approach would indeed put Mr. Ogawa in a dangerous situation, but we have other countermeasures that can prevent 99% of emergencies."
With a slight smile, Sakaki looked at Hongshu and solemnly introduced him to the old woman:
"This young comrade is an indispensable talent in our team. He volunteered to be Mr. Ogawa Yoshio's personal bodyguard in a place where no one will find him. As long as he is here, no matter what plan the criminal uses, it will fail!"
Volunteer....
The corner of Hongshu's mouth twitched, and his expression became as ugly as it could be.
He felt that Sakaki Makoto seemed to have misinterpreted the 'definition' of volunteering.
What does it mean to volunteer?
Taking the initiative to take on an important and difficult task is called volunteering!
He didn't volunteer, but was forced to do it!
Damn it!
The old woman observed Hongshu for a while with a scrutinizing look, and then said:
"How are you going to protect Yi Nan?"
"It's very simple. According to my observation just now, Mr. Ogawa Yoshio's room is very large. It is impossible for the criminal to search the entire room before committing the crime, so..."
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