Corpse collector in Conan

"Don't be angry. Although Jiang Xia is a detective, he is still just a high school student - a student. He always abides by the rules and does not want to step on the bottom line of the law. He did not deliberately target you."

Subaru Okiya pretended to be conciliatory, trying to get Masao Koda to put down his guard. At the same time, he also secretly mixed in some personal information and asked:

"Speaking of which, why did you even think of looking for him? This kind of thing should actually be left to veteran detectives who are more experienced and better at navigating gray areas."

Koda Masao also had his own thoughts at this time.

Seeing that Okiya Subaru didn't ask him "why he didn't use his mobile phone instead of running into a phone booth to make a call", he only asked some irrelevant things.

Koda Masao was also happy to change the topic elsewhere.

He followed Okiya Subaru's question and said casually:

“I couldn’t find any evidence that Yoichi Watanuki buried the body, and the police didn’t believe me. I searched alone for a long time and still had no clue.

"Then one time I went to Mihua Mall. In a store I passed by, a detective variety show was playing on the TV, which happened to be in Jiangxia. I had heard of this detective before, so I thought I might be able to entrust him. Then I checked I checked Jiang Xia’s detective agency and found it wasn’t far away, so I went there.”

After Koda Masao finished speaking, he originally thought that Subaru Okiya brought up this topic to recommend him a detective who dared to accompany him in digging up corpses.

Unexpectedly, Subaru Okiya pondered for a while and suddenly asked: "Why did you go to the mall that day?"

After a pause, he added in a strict voice: "Also, why are you watching the TV in that store? Was there any special situation that required you to turn your attention to the TV?"

Masao Koda: "...?"

He scratched the back of his head and stared at Subaru Okiya carefully. Gradually, I began to suspect that this person actually had no intention of recommending a detective and was talking to me about this. He must be just looking for something to talk about and was planning to start a big topic, such as "Why don't you abide by the law and wait for the police to help" or something like that. .

Thinking of this, Koda Masao sighed and did not want to continue to waste time with these enthusiastic passers-by within the legal framework.

He answered casually: "When I go to the mall, of course I go shopping and watch the TV in the store... I just raised my head inadvertently and happened to see it. What's the reason?"

Okiya Subaru: "..." Unintentionally...

He carefully tasted the word "pin", and for a moment he couldn't decide whether it was purely "unintentional" or mixed with Uzuo's "unintentional".

When he came to his senses, Koda Masao had already turned the corner and walked away alone.

"..." Okiya Subaru stopped on the side of the street, silent for a moment, and suddenly remembered something.

He carefully looked around, then took out his phone and pressed it to check.

There was no sign of Uzo around.

There was no message from Uzo on the phone.

——The other party seems not nearby, or is observing secretly, but has no intention of stopping his investigation.

Okiya Subaru hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't help but step on the train, ready to go to the shopping mall to check out the situation.

...This matter is directly related to his current and future actions.

——As a member of a peripheral organization who longs for peace, Subaru Okiya doesn’t want to inadvertently block the way of his colleagues and mess up the tasks assigned by his superiors. He also doesn’t want to misunderstand Jiang Xia’s identity and think that the other party is different from himself. When they were in the same camp, they suddenly received a righteous backstab.

And now, even if Jiang Xia is really Wu Zuo's subordinate, he is just out of curiosity to find out the identity of his peers, not Wu Zuo. Even if his whereabouts are exposed, it shouldn't be a big problem... right?

Although this kind of question may be asked directly.

But after much thought, Subaru Okiya didn't dare to send such an inquiry email to Usa.

He always feels that there are some similarities between Uzo and his terrible professors - they both like subordinates who don't use their own brains and only ask "why why" and "what should I do" in the first place... This can be seen from the fact that when Uzuo was teaching step by step the day before yesterday, he first asked him what his plan was, and then slowly laid out his own plan.

So now, as expected, it’s better to check it out yourself.

While thinking, Subaru Okiya nervously embarked on the road to seek proof.

…

Tens of minutes later.

In the villa of Watanuki Yiichi.

Wan Guanyi held a telescope and observed carefully for a long time.

After confirming that there were no suspicious people around, he turned around and went down to the first floor, took his coat and prepared to go out.

——Today was originally the day when Watanuki Yiichi went to the hospital for a routine check-up.

According to the plan, he should have left long ago. But before, those two messy and troublesome guests made Watanuki Yiichi wary and he didn't dare to leave the house.

After the group of people left for a while, Watanuki Yiichi calmed down a little, picked up the telescope and went up to the top floor again, and continued to watch. At the same time, he was debating whether to go out for a physical examination today.

While he was struggling, his home phone rang.

It was the "front desk of the Central Hospital" who called. The hospital seemed to have noticed his piggy behavior and called to give him a thoughtful reminder.

Mian Guanyi was a little irritated by the reminder, so he hung up the phone angrily without listening carefully.

But after such an episode, coupled with the fact that he was shocked by Koda Masao's knock on the door before, he didn't know whether it was real or an illusion. Watanuki Yiichi always felt that his heart, which was already problematic, became even more uncomfortable. , it is indeed necessary to go to the hospital.

Watanukiyoshi touched his chin and recalled those children who looked very timid, Subaru Okiya who looked like a cultured person and should not dare to sneak into other people's construction sites after being exposed, and Subaru who seemed to be very law-abiding. , the detective who will stop Koda Masao, I don’t think it’s a big problem.

Moreover, even if Koda Masao really sneaked in while he was not at home...

As soon as Mian Guanyi opened the door of his house, he walked towards the courtyard gate.

When passing by the yard, he turned his head, glanced at the flat lawn in his yard, and showed a sneer.

...Even if Masao Koda comes in, he can't find what he wants.

Watanuki Yiichi locked the door after thinking and went to the hospital.

…

At the same time, in the shadow, a pair of eyes were staring at the departing back of Watanuki Yiichi.

After seeing him really leave.

Masao Koda, who was observing secretly, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Just now, when he pretended to be a stranger's voice in the phone booth and called Yiichi Watanuki, Koda Masao was actually a little nervous.

But now it seems that everything went smoothly - a person like Watanuki Yiichi who is afraid of death will indeed not miss the necessary examination.

So next...

After Watanuki Giichi's figure disappeared around the corner, Koda Masao started the motorcycle on his crotch and drove away, preparing to act on his plan.

…

Metropolitan Police Department.

"Okay, only the last two items are left."

Gao Mushe sat opposite Jiang Xia, flipping through several transcripts and showing a tired business smile.