Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

Chapter 53 The Detective of Osaka (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Shoichi and Ai arrived in Osaka by plane.

Ai was very uneasy the whole way.

Because Zheng Yi said that this trip to Osaka was to help her reconnect with her ancestors.

I remember when Zheng Yi first took her in, he said that she had smuggled herself back to Japan with her parents, and after her parents died, she had no relatives left.

I don't know where Zheng Yi found all her relatives again.

She's just an imposter; what if she gets caught?
After exiting the airport, Zheng Yi stared blankly at the person who had arrived.

He nudged Ai and said, "Call him Uncle."

Xiao Ai's heart skipped a beat. After being pushed in front of the white-haired old man with black-rimmed glasses, she nervously called out, "Uncle."

The old man frowned and looked at Zheng Yi, asking, "Who is she?"

Ai's heart soared to the heavens.

Just as he was thinking of how to defend himself, Masakazu said, "Ai Haibara, my father's illegitimate daughter."

Ok?
A big question mark appeared above Ai's head.

“Heh, he’s not one to mess around,” Sumitomo Taro said.

"Get in the car."

Shoichi led Ai into Sumitomo Taro's car.

Ai's head was spinning.

Wasn't I supposed to come here to acknowledge my ancestors? Why am I meeting Zheng Yi's uncle?
Sumitomo Taro didn't pay much attention to Ai's identity and just chatted with Shoichi.

"Why did you come to pick me up in person?" Zheng Yi asked.

"Of course, I'm afraid that the person who's supposed to pick you up will anger you and then you'll dump their body in the wilderness," Sumitomo Taro said.

Zheng Yi helplessly patted Xiao Ai's head: "Do you have some misunderstanding about me? How could I possibly do such a thing?"

"Heh, do you think I don't know who you are?" Sumitomo Taro said.

How can someone who can ruin their own business and make their first fortune by shorting copper ore prices be considered a good person?
Although Masakazu's time in Japan was short, his uncle still paid close attention to his nephew.

This is a scourge.

Zheng Yi sighed.

There's nothing we can do; people have such deep misunderstandings about him.

If even one's own elderly father is like this, what about other people?

One day, you will know that I am truly a kind and gentle man.

“You and your father look very alike,” Sumitomo Taro suddenly said.

"Does it look similar?" Zheng Yi felt he was a little more handsome.

Sumitomo Taro said, "They all like to be in the spotlight."

Zheng Yi said nonchalantly, "What's wrong with standing in front of the stage? It's all for the company's development. We can just hire a few more bodyguards."

From then on, all the bosses became internet celebrities and business owners.

He's considered quite low-key... right?
Zheng Yi thought about it and realized that it might not be very low-key.

It seems that hiring a bodyguard is now an urgent matter for my own safety.

“Anyway, your father is already in prison, so you know what’s going on,” Sumitomo Taro said.

In Osaka, it's unlikely that anyone would lay a hand on someone from the Sumitomo family.

Moreover, Zheng Yi still has some sense of propriety. Although his name is a frequent feature in newspapers and there is a lot of discussion about him among the public.

But at least, his photo hasn't appeared in the news or on television.

The most widely circulated photo of him delivering a check to Kogoro Mouri also had his face blurred.

……

"Heiji, come with me to Sumitomo Taro's birthday party the day after tomorrow."

Hattori Heiji's father, Hattori Heizo, changed out of his police uniform.

"Understood." Heiji nodded.

He continued reading the newspaper, then looked up and asked, "Shoichi Sumitomo in Tokyo will probably come back for Mr. Taro Sumitomo's birthday banquet, right?" "What are you thinking about?" Heizo Hattori asked.

"nothing."

Heiji put the newspaper down.

Actually, he had been subscribing to Tokyo newspapers for a while, mainly to learn about Shinichi Kudo and to challenge that great detective.

Since the great detective disappeared, the name Sumitomo Shoichi has been mentioned more and more frequently in Tokyo newspapers.

Moreover, a newspaper called Justice Daily exposed a lot of his dirty secrets.

A guy like that is a hindrance to Japan just by being alive.

While in Tokyo, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department practically became Shoichi's henchman; no matter what Shoichi did, the Metropolitan Police Department could perfectly absolve him of any responsibility.

What angered Heiji even more was...

Kogoro Mouri, currently Tokyo's most famous detective, is actually one of Shoichi's lackeys.

This is a desecration of the detective profession.

Heiji snorted coldly.

If Shoichi comes to Osaka, no matter what crimes he commits, he will not escape my notice.

Detectives in Osaka are not the same as those in Tokyo!
This is not a lawless place for him.

Hattori Heizo said to Heiji, "When you go to the birthday banquet, you'd better be polite and not cause any trouble."

“I know,” Heiji said.

He definitely has all the proper etiquette.

However, if someone commits violent acts with impunity and disregards the law, he will not let it go easily.

I saw the latest content in the Justice Daily.

Heiji's dark face began to flush red. The contrast between America and Japan was so stark that he felt utterly ashamed, prompting him to start reflecting...

……

"Oh dear, speaking of which, it seems that Ms. Yoko's film crew has also come to Osaka for promotional activities." Kogoro Mouri stepped off the bus and stretched.

Sitting in the car for so long has ruined his back.

"It seems so. Zhengyi said that Ms. Yoko will be staying in Osaka for promotions this week," Xiaolan said, holding her phone.

“Then we can go and take another look at Ms. Yoko’s place!” Kogoro Mouri said.

That's enough, you old man who's obsessed with celebrities.

Conan curled his lips.

Xiaolan was incredibly lucky and won a free trip to Osaka. This amazing travel opportunity isn't for you to chase after celebrities.

Besides, Ms. Yoko is so busy every day, how could she have time to see a slovenly old man like you?

Conan frowned and asked, "Ran-neechan, do you and Masakazu get along well?"

"It's alright," Xiaolan said with a smile.

Like Sonoko, Zheng Yi Ge comes from a large conglomerate, but he has no airs at all.

Moreover, it seems that Brother Zhengyi really enjoys chatting with her, often sharing delicious food and fun places with her.

She has taken Conan there several times already.

Xiao Lan said, "Zhengyi seems to be from Osaka. We can ask him what fun places there are in Osaka."

"Don't ask anymore, we're going to be with the tour group," Conan said.

“But I’ve already asked,” Xiaolan said, holding her phone.

Moreover, Zheng Yi replied to the email very quickly.

[I haven't been to Osaka in a long time, so I'm not sure what's changed. Let me ask around; I'll definitely let you know if there are any fun places. — Zheng Yi]

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(End of this chapter)