Chapter 184 Another Consortium
Tanaka Jiro had very little time to deal with the aftermath. Not long after, the police found his crime tools and blood-stained clothes in a corner of the yard.
After dealing with this case that came to his doorstep, Jiang Xia did not forget the previous frame-up case.
After counting the time, I've been busy for an entire afternoon and evening, and I've picked up two ghosts and a socially dead Officer Sato, so it can be considered a pretty good harvest.
Jiang Xia didn't need to catch the murderer. He gave the real murderer's idea of how to commit the crime, and left the rest to the busy police.
…
The next day, Jiang Xia arrived at the police station early, took a statement, and took away the two reserved Shikigami.
Dongshan, who was mistakenly arrested, has been released and happily boarded a plane to attend his daughter's wedding.
Dr. Agasa's "Tropical Rainbow" was also successfully exploded, and the Haido Art Museum closed completely amid the amazement of the citizens.
Jiang Xia saw this colorful bombing from afar. From a distance, it looked like a dazzling firework.
After picking up ghosts, watch the fireworks.
Jiang Xia returned to the office in a good mood, continued to work on the case, and checked the mailbox many times a day.
He feels that his current popularity is actually not low.
But for some reason, I just can’t receive any commissions from far away. Maybe the time is not right yet.
…
However, a few days passed.
Jiang Xia did receive a commissioned call.
"Hello, Mr. Jiang Xia, I am the housekeeper of Changmen Mansion." An old voice came from the receiver:
"I have an important commission that I would like to ask you to come forward, but the content is not convenient to discuss over the phone. Would it be convenient for you to come to your house to discuss it in detail? - We have sent the address to your email."
Among the island nation conglomerates in this world, there is one with the surname "Nagato", which has a similar status to the Suzuki Group.
Jiang Xia did have some impression of Changmen Group, and he nodded quickly: "No problem."
…
Since he lacks the rare "event physique", Jiang Xia doesn't like to go out alone.
After deciding to go on a business trip, he went to the Maori Detective Agency, hoping to randomly capture a few lucky teammates.
But when they arrived, they found that this office, which had been open all year round, was closed - the Maori father and daughter and Conan were all not at home.
Jiang Xia sighed, returned empty-handed, and had to go on his own.
…
Originally, Jiang Xia was a little sad when he left.
However, he soon discovered that he seemed to have underestimated his luck.
Just as he followed the map and walked to the street where the Nagato family lived, Jiang Xia looked up and suddenly saw two familiar figures in front of him.
——Ran Mouri and Conan walked towards him as if taking a stroll.
Jiang Xia looked at them, stopped, and his eyes lit up slightly.
Almost at the same time, Mao Lilan also discovered him.
She trotted over in surprise: "Jiang Xia! Are you here for a tour too?"
Jiang Xia was startled: "Travel?"
"Yes, the hot springs nearby are very famous. My dad came here to attend a class reunion and brought us along." Mao Lilan looked at him and said happily:
"It's boring to soak in a hot spring in the daytime, and there are many attractions nearby, so we wanted to go out and see the scenery. I didn't expect to meet you while walking... What a coincidence!"
Conan was also very happy to meet acquaintances outside.
At the same time, he subconsciously touched his pocket.
The noise-isolating earmuffs are lying safely in my pocket.
——Ever since he discovered that he could run into Jiang Xia by chance whenever he went to Osaka, these earmuffs have become Conan's personal props, just like his glasses and bow ties.
Conan felt a little complicated for a moment: "..." It was actually used.
…
On the opposite side, Jiang Xia silently glanced at Conan's hand touching the earmuffs.
Mao Lilan didn't notice Conan's little move. She was still happily chatting with Jiang Xia: "What about you? Are you here to relax?"
Jiang Xia shook his head: "I received a commission."
After hesitating for a moment, he suddenly invited: "Since you are here, do you want to go and take a look together?"
——Although it may seem a bit strange to take a child and classmates with him to accept a commission, in the original plot, Maori Kogoro also took his child with him when he was doing a commission.
Jiang Xia nodded secretly: If other detectives can do it, then he should be able to do it too.
Mao Lilan was startled, and looked in the direction Jiang Xia pointed, and saw the Nagato family, the beautiful courtyard that was comparable to a tourist attraction, and she became interested.
Conan was also attracted by the word "commission" and secretly urged: "Sister Xiaolan, let's go and take a look too."
——In his eyes, commissions are much more interesting than viewing the scenery.
…
When Jiang Xia tried to abduct two classmates.
Across the courtyard, at Nagato’s home.
Hattori Heizo was checking around the Nagato family's mansion with his son - he and the elderly Chairman Nagato were old friends who had known each other for many years.
"Last night, Dosan said there were some strange noises at home. There were sounds of running in the corridor, and there were also several strange noises of objects colliding outside the house. It might be that a thief was scouting the area." Hattori Heizo glanced at Hattori Heiji:
"Nothing is missing from his home. It's hard to file a case for investigation in this situation. But we can't just ignore it. I have something else to do later. You stay here for one night and investigate the situation thoroughly. Do you understand?"
Hattori Heiji: "..." He was not interested in thieves - wasn't there a more professional job for him?
However, Hattori Heiji could only think about this in his heart and did not dare to say it in front of his father.
He could only nod his head with little interest: "I see."
Hattori Heizo looked back at his son.
When talking about the "case", Hattori Heizo couldn't help but think of Jiang Xia who helped them solve a serial murder case in Osaka last time.
Hattori Heizo: “…” Calculating the time, Jiang Xia should be here soon.
(End of this chapter)
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