Chapter 99: Rebellion
After a month of drinking bitter medicine and receiving acupuncture treatment from Higashino Hiroshi every three days, Hatori Shizueji's symptoms were visibly alleviated, and his physical strength was greatly improved. At least he could play on some non-dangerous amusement facilities.
So, Dong Yexi put the trip to Shanghai on the agenda.
When the eldest brother heard that his younger brother was going to travel abroad as a family of three with others, he felt very unhappy.
He has never traveled abroad with his brother!
After feeling jealous, he arranged for several bodyguards to accompany him.
Dong Yexi wanted to refuse. He had won the prize, so all he had to do was buy a round-trip ticket, and all other expenses were free. But the bodyguards would have to be paid for separately.
The eldest brother waved his hand and said, "Our family doesn't lack this money, just consider it an employee benefit. Besides, although China is very safe, it's very tiring to take care of a child, especially since the child is not in good health. With bodyguards helping to take care of the child, you can have more fun." So the bodyguard who went with them this time actually took on the duties of a nanny.
Higashino Hi was persuaded. Because there were many activities that Hatori Shizue couldn't play, and if no one was with him, they couldn't leave him alone to play, that would be too unreasonable.
After arranging the entourage, Higashino Hiroshi also informed Hatori Yuiichi in advance to make preparations. On the day of the trip, the driver picked them up at Haneda Airport and took them directly to Shanghai.
Fujizuka Tian bought the plane tickets, and they went straight to first class. Higashino Hijiri actually wanted to say, "There's really no need for that. We'll be there in two hours."
But the eldest brother said no. If Dong Yexi hadn't strongly refused, he would have been ready to send them there on his own plane. What's wrong with flying first class now? The total cost is not as much as flying on his own plane.
Dong Yexi: ...I almost forgot, my eldest brother is a rich young master who has been rich since childhood! This little money is really nothing in his eyes.
When we arrived at the airport, the most excited person was Hatori Shizueji. It could be said that he had been excited ever since he knew he was going out to play. When we got to the VIP lounge, he leaned against the window, staring at the planes outside with great interest.
Dong Yexi looked at him amusedly, walked over and handed him a glass of water, asking him to drink while watching.
He sat down next to Hatori Yuiichi and asked, "What's wrong with you today? You look worried?"
Hatori Yui's eyes flickered slightly, and he smiled and said, "No."
"Really?" Dong Yexi stared at his face, then tilted his head and snorted, "If you say no, then it's not true."
Hatori Yuiichi smiled bitterly. Senior is too perceptive.
He begged, "It's not a big deal. I'll tell you when I'm done."
Dong Yexi turned back and looked him up and down. When he was about to lose his temper, he said, "Okay."
In fact, he didn't really want to know. Hum╭(╯^╰)╮
Having barely managed to fool his senior, Hatori Yuiichi felt relieved.
At this moment, someone suddenly stopped in front of them: "Oh, it's Seniors Higashino and Hatori! What a coincidence!"
The two looked up at the same time, and it turned out to be Suzuki Sonoko.
"Sonoko, wait a minute..." Mao Lilan followed from behind and was very surprised to see Higashino Xi and the others, "Cousin! Hatori-senpai!"
Suzuki Sonoko plopped down on the seat next to Higashino Hiroshi and asked, "Where are you going?"
"Shanghai." Dong Yexi boasted vaguely, "I won a travel voucher to Shanghai Disneyland."
"What a coincidence!" Suzuki Sonoko slapped her thigh and said excitedly, "The special prize in the commercial street, right? Xiaolan also won!"
Higashino immediately looked at Mao Lilan. She smiled and said, "I'm just lucky."
Dong Yexi felt a little jealous. Even if he'd only heard about it, he knew how strong his cousin's lucky personality was. She was truly lucky financially, always winning at poker.
"This award can go to three people, right? Conan won't come along?" Hatori Yui asked when he saw that there was one little tail missing from behind them.
"Conan said he had been to Disneyland in China and he won't go again. So this time it's just me and Sonoko," explained Ran Mouri.
Suzuki Sonoko scoffed. "I think he's just being stubborn. How can the two be the same? Disneyland parks around the world are all different." She mocked, "That kid caught a cold a few days ago and has a fever. He can only make excuses for himself. I think he really wants to go."
Mao Lilan also covered her mouth and laughed: "Give him some face."
Dong Yexi grumbled silently, "I don't think it's just the illness. He doesn't have a passport! He'd have to travel to Singapore in a specially made suitcase, so going to China is out of the question. Chinese customs wouldn't be easy."
When Hatori learned that Conan was not going to follow, she felt a little relieved.
He doesn't really want to see Edogawa Conan right now. Or rather, Kudo Shinichi.
That day, his conversation with Miyano Shiho came to a standstill, and Edogawa Conan suddenly appeared.
Abandoning his child disguise, Edogawa Conan said, "I have something to tell you about the organization. Let's go to another place."
Hatori Yui looked at him and felt that his appearance was even weirder than that of the shrunken Miyano Shiho.
Afterwards, they arrived at Dr. Agasa's house. The owner was not at home, which gave them space to talk.
Conan Edogawa first showed his sincerity. He said, "I am Kudo Shinichi."
His eyes were piercing, his expression serious. Anyone who faced him would be stunned by his words, and then would say in disbelief, "Isn't Kudo Shinichi dead?" Then, he could bring up his own grudge with the organization.
However, he was facing a kind of "cave man".
Hatori Yuiichi's eyes were full of confusion, and he almost asked directly, "Who is Kudo Shinichi?"
Ai Huibara on the side chuckled. She covered her mouth and said, "He doesn't know Kudo Shinichi. Hahahaha~"
Edogawa Conan's cheeks turned red instantly. Originally it wasn't that embarrassing, but when Haibara Ai smiled, he felt so ashamed!
He clenched his fist, covered his mouth and coughed lightly, then introduced himself: "I'm Kudo Shinichi, a high school detective."
Huiyuan Ai added: "That Maori-san's boyfriend."
Edogawa Conan gave her a sharp look. Don't interrupt!
Huibara Ai spread her hands and shrugged.
Hatori Yui suddenly realized: "So you are Xiaolan's boyfriend! I was wondering why this name sounded familiar."
Edogawa Conan: ...
"So you're not out investigating, you've become a child." Hatori Yui suddenly looked at him with a complicated expression. He remembered Conan's behavior in front of Xiaolan. Acting cute and coquettish in front of his girlfriend, is this his true personality?
Edogawa Conan didn't want to read Hatori Yuichi's eyes. He said seriously, "I accidentally witnessed the organization's transaction scene. Gin knocked me unconscious with a stick and poured poison into my mouth. When I woke up, I turned into a child."
Hatori Yuiichi's expression changed, and he muttered to himself, "It seems that Gin really is using this medicine as poison."
He looked at Edogawa Conan and asked, "You've exposed your identity like this. Aren't you afraid that I'll tell Gin? If he knows that I didn't handle it cleanly, he will definitely kill you again."
Edogawa Conan smiled slightly and said confidently: "You won't."
Hatori Yuiichi raised his eyebrows: "Why?"
Edogawa Conan put away his smile and said seriously, "The Hatori Yui I know is a man of excellent character and academic performance, sincere in his dealings with others, brave and fearless in the face of danger, and patient and gentle with children. He is definitely not a vicious criminal."
Hatori Yuiichi: ...Is this me?
Haibara Ai: →.→ You are so good at praising people.
"And I think that a person who chooses to study law must have his own sense of justice in his heart. Or, you are looking for justice." Edogawa Conan grinned, "Am I right, brother?"
Hatori Yui quietly clenched his fists.
Edogawa Conan continued: "You chose to study law, which means you are well aware of the darkness of the organization. From that moment on, you have been trying to find a way to save yourself."
Hatori Yui sighed resignedly at Edogawa Conan's firm words.
"You make me sound so noble," Hatori Yui said with a wry smile. "Initially, I had no intention of resisting. Choosing the law was just my subconscious telling me that it would provide the answers I wanted. Even now, I wouldn't dare to think about completely leaving the organization."
"However, when you saw Haibara... Miyano Shiho, you had already awakened the consciousness to leave the organization."
"Yes." Hatori Yui looked at Haibara Ai, "I only now understand why I didn't tell others about my suspicions about her right away. It turns out that I can leave the laboratory; it turns out that the organization is not an iron barrel; it turns out that someone can escape Gin's pursuit..."
Haibara Ai shuddered slightly at the mention of Gin's name. She understood Hatori's fear of the organization, for she shared it. If she hadn't been traumatized by her sister's death and still dazed by the effects of the drug, even if she had shrunk, she wouldn't have had the courage to escape. After all, her resistance at the time was merely suicidal. Her escape through the garbage chute was pure luck.
Even now, when she sensed someone from the organization nearby, she was so frightened she couldn't walk, and when she heard certain names, she trembled all over. This was a fear etched in her bones.
The same is true for Hatori Yui.
He might not be that scared, but his experiences since childhood told him that he would never be able to escape the organization in his lifetime and could only live according to the rules. Even the time of his death was marked.
He was able to study abroad only because of his aunt's temporary reluctance and the organization's generosity. Sooner or later, he would have to return to the organization and return to his already predetermined life trajectory. Therefore, he didn't dare to make a promise to his senior.
But he was still greedy for love.
It feels great to like someone, and it’s even better if the person you like also likes you.
He had originally wanted to keep this beautiful memory hidden in his heart, reminiscing about it for the rest of his life, but his senior had already confessed his feelings to him. That was when he felt for the first time that he wanted to live.
I want to loudly say "I do" to my senior, I want to walk hand in hand with him, I want to spend the four seasons with him... I want to do with him all the things a lover would do.
But he didn't dare.
He had been in darkness since birth, and even if he saw a ray of sunlight, he would not dare to walk in that direction. Even if he had the urge to protect his senior, he never thought he could escape his predetermined fate.
Until he saw Miyano Shiho, a defector from the organization, standing in front of him alive.
His impression of the organization's indestructibility was shattered.
Seeing that Hatori Yui was beginning to waver, Edogawa Conan decided to add fuel to the fire. He leaned close to Hatori Yui's ear and whispered, "She's not the only one who escaped from Gin."
Hatori Yui:?
"There was once an FBI agent who worked undercover in the organization for three years and escaped unscathed. Gin hasn't caught him yet." Conan Edogawa gave him a look that said "awesome, right?"
Hatori Yui was shocked. There was actually an undercover agent who could infiltrate the organization and even escape from Gin?! This person is incredible!
On the side, Huiyuan Ai put her hands on her hips and said, "What are you guys whispering about? Is there anything I can't listen to?"
Edogawa Conan smiled awkwardly: "I'll tell him about my experience in fighting against the organization. Don't you know everything?"
Huiyuan Ai knew that Edogawa Conan was definitely not talking about this, but he clearly didn't want to tell her. She pursed her lips and said, "Forget it." Then she turned around and walked towards the basement angrily.
Conan Edogawa whispered in Hatori Yui's ear: "That man used her sister to join the organization, so it's not good to mention it in front of her."
Hatori Yui's newly rising admiration for the man waned. His mind told him it was perfectly normal for an undercover agent to use such tactics, but emotionally, he disagreed. Furthermore, he was currently engaging in similar practices, and he felt guilty about it.
"You see, Gin isn't that scary." Edogawa Conan said with a smile, "As long as you are willing to cooperate with us, leaving the organization is just around the corner."
Hatori Yui glanced at him and said, "You are quite good at making cakes."
Edogawa Conan chuckled.
"But I'm not alone." Hatori Yui frowned, "I can't escape alone."
Edogawa Conan patted his shoulder: "It's not about running away. As long as the organization no longer exists, you will all be safe."
Hatori Yui put down his hand and met Edogawa Conan's determined gaze.
At this moment, he was sure that this kid really wanted to destroy the organization.
He had been in darkness, but suddenly a cluster of flames ignited in front of his eyes.
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