Chapter 334 The Value of Vermouth
Jiang Xia was slightly happy as he counted the strands of "Vermouth Apple-flavored Murderous Aura" on the table that had been plucked by the ghost and neatly arranged by the mermaid.
On the opposite side, the murderous manufacturer Vermouth was rubbing the poison capsule hidden between her fingers.
With her princess-like status and position in the organization, she might be punished for killing a member who had some potential but few achievements, but the boss would not be too harsh on her.
Gin, who was optimistic about Uzo, might be unhappy. If he killed Uzo without any reason in front of Gin, he would definitely be stopped. But if he killed first and asked for permission later, Gin would not be able to do anything.
In short, in Vermouth's opinion, killing Uzo is not a difficult task.
…It was supposed to be like this.
But now, listening to the soothing music flowing in the hall, Vermouth felt more and more: Uzo must know a lot of things that interest her. Even if she wants to get rid of him, she should not be in a hurry. It is better to ask for some information about the missing "Kudo Shinichi" first.
Thinking of this, Vermouth turned to Jiang Xia, mentally counted the number of cups he had drunk, and muttered to herself: "...He should be almost drunk."
…
Across the table, Jiang Xia saw Vermouth's gaze turning towards him, so he also looked over with his chin in his hand, revealing a little "drunk" look, and seemed very easy to talk to.
The murderous aura of Vermouth, her care for Kudo Shinichi and Mouri Ran, and her expertise in disguise... are enough to make her equal to Gin in Jiang Xia's heart - there is no rush to pick up the fetus, since people will die sooner or later anyway, so it is better to stay alive and provide some unique surplus value.
Since Vermouth wants to trick her, then chat with her - the saying that the truth comes out after drinking is not necessarily true. More often, it is the sober listeners who are paralyzed by the other party's "drunk" appearance, and believe those watered-down truths, and then be deceived and misled.
…
Vermouth looked at the "drunk" Uzo, leaned forward, leaned on the table, and gently rested her chin on their interlocked fingers, narrowing the distance between them.
Then, through the aroma of wine, she asked casually, "I've looked up your experience and I'm curious about one thing - why did so many people say that you were 'possessed by the ghost of Kudo Shinichi' when you first became a detective?"
Jiang Xia's eyes moved slightly, as if he was thinking slowly.
After a few seconds, he sneered like Gin: "The media's boring patchwork."
“Those people really like to make up stories out of nothing and catch shadows.” Vermouth nodded, his eyes sharp:
"But this coincidence is really interesting. You and the 'possessed' detective are neighbors and classmates. The time when he disappeared coincides with the time when you emerged. Could it be that the inspiration for you to guide others to commit crimes as a detective came from Kudo Shinichi?"
As she spoke, Vermouth examined Jiang Xia's expression, and was surprised to find that when she mentioned "Kudo Shinichi", Usa did not show any disgust or hostility.
Vermouth: “…” Why?
Aren't people like Uzo who live in an organization and righteous detectives like Cool Guy natural enemies?
Could it be that he is the same as me...
Vermouth secretly reached under the table and pinched her thigh, using the pain to bring back her thoughts that were distracted by alcohol - although she had mainly drunk Uzo drunk just now, she actually drank a lot herself.
After regaining consciousness, Vermouth recalled the information she had and said in a very guiding way:
"The drug Gin used to kill Kudo Shinichi is still in the experimental stage and cannot be 100% lethal. In fact, I heard that Kudo Shinichi was just missing and his body was not found. It was only after Shirley went to check on the situation that he was 'confirmed dead'.
"But now, Shirley has defected, and the credibility of the records she left behind is questionable. I always feel that the truth is that Gin made a mistake in his work - that is, the detective may still be alive."
At this point, Vermouth slightly adjusted her expression, making herself look like a bored workplace fighter who wanted to find fault with her colleagues - by directing the topic to "Gin", she could hide the "Kudo Shinichi" she really wanted to talk about.
Under Vermouth's inquiring gaze, Jiang Xia touched the wine glass in front of him.
Then he said decisively: "Your speculations are nothing but groundless conjectures - Kudo is indeed dead."
(End of this chapter)
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