Chapter 055 Ruby
It was already daybreak when Amuro Toru left the base. He still had to figure out how to investigate Higashino Teru's case, so he had no time to pretend to be a part-time worker. He simply took a leave of absence from the Poirot Café.
So Edogawa Conan came up empty-handed.
When he learned that Toru Amuro did not come to work, he began to have all sorts of thoughts in his mind.
Two new people with code names showed up all of a sudden. Is the organization going to make a big move soon?
He thought about it and took a detour back to his home.
Subaru Okiya served tea and snacks, sat down opposite Conan Edogawa, and said, "I haven't heard of either of these code names you mentioned."
Edogawa Conan supported his chin and whispered, "Is that so."
"However, last night, including Bourbon, there were already three people involved in the organization. It seems like a big task." Okiya Subaru frowned slightly, "Is there anything special about that group?"
Edogawa Conan replied: "I think it may be related to the Tono Group's main business of medical care."
"Medical..." Subaru Okiya was silent for a moment, then said, "Didn't you hear the mission content?"
Edogawa Conan nodded: "Yeah. I only heard them say that they wanted to approach the current president of the Tono Group. They didn't say what specific measures they would take. However, judging from their conversation, it shouldn't be any radical measures."
Subaru Okiya frowned. "Not radical? That shouldn't be a mission assigned by Gin. If he sets his sights on something, he'll usually resort to forceful measures." He tapped the armrest of the sofa and said, "Since Bourbon is also present, this is most likely a mission assigned by Rum. Then, Jialianlu and Disano must also be intelligence personnel."
He looked at Edogawa Conan and asked, "Did you see the faces of these two people?"
Conan Edogawa said, "It was very dark and I couldn't see clearly. However, I still confirmed their identities." He smiled confidently, "Jialenlu was the singer invited to perform that day. I asked the housekeeper for a list of performers, compared her voices, and confirmed that she was the Japanese-Italian female singer who has recently become popular - Irna Kuno. And Disano was someone I found among the temporary waiters, his name is Osamu Ohara. As for whether this is her real name, it remains to be verified."
"It's difficult for our people to conduct an investigation in Japan," Okiya Subaru asked. "What did Bourbon say?"
Edogawa Conan shook his head: "I haven't seen him since we separated last night. No one answered the phone."
Okiya Subaru rubbed his forehead.
In Japan, the FBI's investigative capabilities are undoubtedly inferior to those of the Japanese Public Security Bureau. Although the two sides have temporarily reached a cooperation agreement thanks to Kudo Yusaku's help, Bourbon has a strong opinion of him and is unlikely to be willing to share intelligence with him.
It is difficult to investigate small people, but it is much easier to investigate the Dongye Group.
James then received a request from his subordinates for assistance in the investigation. Anyone could find out about the surface information, but he needed deeper intelligence that could reveal the organization's purpose.
After Edogawa Conan told Akai Shuichi about the incident, he left. He did not go to the next door to see Huibara Ai. If he told her that two new bottles of wine had appeared, her psychological burden might be even heavier.
As long as it's not directed at her, don't tell her for now.
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Although the eldest brother has woken up, his body needs rest, so he is unable to handle the group's affairs for the time being.
Dong Yexi was really forced to do something he was not prepared for.
However, he was reluctant to go to the company, always feeling that once he stepped into the workplace, he might not be able to leave.
Fortunately, my eldest brother has a strong team of secretaries and assistants. They can handle simple matters, and everything sent to him requires his signature.
Dong Yexi flipped through the documents in his hand, feeling dizzy and confused. He could understand each word, but when they were put together, it became like a mystery.
He didn't dare to sign anything rashly, for fear that a wrong decision would bring trouble to the group.
He could only look at Fujitsuka Tian for help.
Fujitsuka Tian smiled and said, "Don't worry. These contracts have been verified by the legal department. The ones we can deliver to you are all negotiated cooperation. All you need to do is sign them."
Dong Yexi was still a little hesitant: "What if... I mean what if something goes wrong, what should I do?"
Fujitsuka Tian comforted him, "That's okay. When the young master is well again, he'll take care of it."
Higashino Xi: ...Is this trust in big brother?
He held the pen in his hand and thought for a long time. Finally, he made up his mind, waved his hand, and signed his name.
After signing a large stack of documents, Fujizuka Tian said, "The eldest young master had someone investigate the matter of San... uh, Tono Teru's purchase of the ruby, and they've already made some progress."
"What do you mean?" Dong Yexi asked curiously.
"Dong Yezhao's 1.2 billion was scraped together from various sources. He sold several motorcycles and sports cars from his collection, auctioned off some of Mrs. Xia Jiang's jewelry, and borrowed a lot of money from friends to buy the ruby."
Dong Yexi was very confused: "Why? Is there something special about this ruby?"
"Rubies themselves aren't special, but the people who want them are," Fujitsuka Tian continued. "Previously, the Yakuza organization, the Takayama Group, was looking to buy rubies throughout Japan. The reason was that the current group leader's mother was seriously ill and needed rubies as a medicine."
Higashino Hi: ???
He asked doubtfully, "Does ruby have healing properties?"
It’s not mentioned in medical books.
"Of course not," Fujizuka Tian said calmly. "Team Leader Takayama heard of a folk remedy from somewhere, saying that taking rubies mixed with young girls' blood can slow down aging and cure diseases."
Dong Yexi was speechless.
He hadn't expected to hear such rumors in this day and age! If there really was such a way to prolong life, why would Karasuma Renya still be involved in the Black Organization? Wouldn't it be easier to just buy some ruby mines?
"Furthermore, the Gaoshan group also said that ordinary rubies are useless. Only those worn by celebrities have 'spiritual energy' and can be used as medicine."
Dong Yexi held his forehead and asked, "So that idiot Dong Yezhao believed it?"
Fujitsuka Tian thought for a moment and said, "He's probably not that stupid. However, it's true that the Takayama Group needs the ruby, and it's also true that he needs help from the Takayama Group. That's why he didn't hesitate to spend a huge sum of money to buy this treasure from a certain country's royal family."
Dong Yexi raised his eyebrows and asked, "Has the ruby been sent to the Gaoshan Group?"
Fujitsuka Tian shook his head. "It's not clear yet." He paused and said, "If Higashino Teru hasn't delivered the things yet, then he might very well use this opportunity to turn things around."
"Could it be that the Gaoshan Group will help him deal with us?" Dong Yexi frowned and asked, "Is there any connection between the Yakuza organization and the medical industry?"
Fujitsuka Tian said seriously, "If the Takayama Group takes action, it won't be just a business war. And since Higashino Teru can't inherit the group right now, he can ask the Takayama Group to use force to help him get revenge."
"Is he really that stingy?" Dong Yexi was shocked. "Did the Dongye family raise him for twenty years, and all that was in vain?!"
Fujitsuka Tian said, "This is just a reasonable guess. After all, after being pampered for twenty years, he would be devastated to suddenly find out that he is not his biological child and that everything in the family has nothing to do with him. His psychological endurance is indeed not high."
Dong Yexi fell silent.
That's true. I heard he wasn't in the best of spirits when he ran away, so it's not surprising he had all sorts of ideas. Seeking revenge on the Yakuza is a possibility.
"Hey, that's not right." He suddenly said, "Wasn't this ruby taken before the accident?"
Fujitsuka Tian nodded: "So, he had planned to attack you two before."
Dong Yexi was silent again.
So, now he not only has to face the Black Organization, but also the Yakuza?
He scratched his hair irritably and asked, "Is there any way to stop them from cooperating?"
Fujitsuka Tian lowered his head slightly. "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid there's no better way than to intercept Tono Teru halfway. However, our people have lost him, and he may be in Kyoto now."
Dong Yexi pinched his eyebrows and closed his eyes in thought.
How can we destroy their cooperation?
Exposing Higashino Teru's background? The Yakuza, who were paid to do something, probably wouldn't care about that.
Tell his creditors? Most of the people who lent him money were wealthy second-generations, and they probably wouldn't be happy to go up against the Yakuza.
And even if they arranged someone to wait for him near the Gaoshan Group, he might turn around and seek cooperation with other Yakuza.
So what else can we do?
Dong Yexi supported his chin with both hands, and the flesh squeezed out on his cheeks showed his depression.
"Where on earth did you hear about this ridiculous folk remedy?" He snorted. "Eating gemstones can make you immortal? Only a moron would believe that! Gems..."
Dong Yexi suddenly had an idea and immediately sat up straight.
There are really some idiots who believe that gems can make people immortal!
He remembered his roommates saying that Detective Conan was a fusion of two works, the other being Magic Kaito, which starred Kaito Kid. In this work, Kaito Kid's enemy organization was codenamed after animals, and they were searching for the mysterious gem "Pandora" that could grant immortality!
"I've got an idea!" Higashino said, "Spread the news that the ruby can prolong life throughout Japan. The more outrageous the better!"
At this point, he revealed a sinister smile and muttered to himself, "Let the 'Zoo' go up against the Yakuza and let them fight it out!"
When Fujizuka Tian saw the second young master suddenly reveal a sly smile, he felt that the second young master was still a child, and he smiled so cutely even when he wanted to do something bad.
Although no one knew what a "zoo" was, it was easy to create hype for this ruby. After all, it was originally in the royal collection, and adding a few bizarre stories to it would further highlight its mystery and cater to the public's curiosity.
So, within a few days, a ruby suddenly became popular in the gossip tabloids.
The story spread throughout Japan, and it was so convincing that many people actually believed it. It even reached the ears of the royal family who originally collected it. If their court hadn't recorded the origin of the gem, they would have believed it too!
However, the original owner did not come forward to expose these lies because they thought it was a marketing tactic used by the buyer to increase the value of the gemstone, and they were a little impressed.
After the Takayama team received the ruby from Higashino Teru, they suddenly discovered that its value had actually increased. The price even exceeded the "Sunrise Ruby" worth 30.3 million US dollars①!
Alpine Group: !!!
Higashino Teru: ...If I had known earlier, I should have sold it! That much money is enough for me to spend for the rest of my life!
However, it is impossible for them to return the things that are in the hands of the Gaoshan Group.
And Higashino Teru was also very sensible and did not ask for it back.
Seeing that he was so understanding, the leader of the Gaoshan team patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't worry, we will definitely get the job done!"
Higashino Teru smiled apologetically and said, "Then I'll leave it to you!" He was crying silently in his heart.
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