Detective Conan: Knifeman? I'm a good citizen of Beihua

Just as Shirakawa Akane was dealing with the thugs, on the other side, Matsuda Jinpei finally came out of the bathroom.

At this time, Shiratori Renzaburo had been chatting with Funajitsu Kohei for a long time, until it became awkward and they had no other topics to talk about. Fortunately, there was a perceptive person named Iwagonaga Ikki who was there to adjust the atmosphere.

Finally, when a new topic was about to be exhausted, Shiratori Jinzaburo saw a group of people walking in.

Miwako Sato pushed up her glasses and said in a businesslike manner, "Master, everything is fine. There's no problem."

Shiratori Renzaburo breathed a sigh of relief: Finally, I don’t have to waste time.

Chuan Junhangping also breathed a sigh of relief: Finally, I don’t have to compliment this young master anymore.

The two looked at each other, and the smiles on their faces became more sincere.

"In that case, we're sorry to bother you today. We're ready to say goodbye." Shiratori Rensaburo stood up and said proactively.

"Don't bother me. Thank you for your hard work today." Chuan Jun Hangping also stood up and asked in a pretentious manner, "How about a quick meal later? I remember there's a restaurant nearby that's quite good."

"no need."

Shiratori Renzaburo decisively rejected Funajitsu Kohei's proposal, signaled everyone with his eyes, and hurriedly walked out of the construction site with a few people.

Arriving at the door, Iwami Ichiki, who had finished his work as a tool, bowed slightly to Shiratori Renzaburo and said, "Master, if you have no other instructions, I will leave first."

Shiratori Renzaburo nodded: "Thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard." Iwamichi Kazuki nodded to Matsuda Jinpei and others, then turned and left.

I have to say that Iwamiichi is a smart man. He doesn't probe or ask questions, and leaves on his own accord after being used. No wonder he is the person in charge of such a large project.

Shiratori Renzaburo silently took note of Iwanaga Ichiki in his mind, and the rest of the group got on the car.

Kamoi Isokichi was in charge of driving, and the other four people began to discuss their recent discovery.

"Matsuda, what happened? You have a very ugly expression since just now." asked Sato Miwako.

Shiratori Jinzaburo also looked at Matsuda Jinpei curiously.

Matsuda Jinpei had already taken off his sunglasses. Looking into the three pairs of expectant eyes, he sighed softly, "I finally understand why Linlu Construction has been withholding wages for so long, and no one dared to speak out."

Lin Lu Jianshe has close ties with a local gang. Over the years, whenever there is something that is difficult to deal with, Lin Lu Jianshe has the gang's thugs deal with it.

Including the construction team's request for the final payment, although Linlu Construction was "actively" cooperating with the work from beginning to end, it turned around and told those who took the lead to shut up.

Over the years, local construction teams have suffered losses to varying degrees. They have reported the incidents to the police, but it was useless. Instead, they would be blamed on Linlu Construction, which would result in their own construction teams being unable to find work.

As a result, local construction teams gradually avoided Linlu Construction, but Linlu Construction didn't care at all. Instead, it turned its attention to other places and continued to use the same old tricks.

Anyway, the money that Linlu Construction uses to recruit workers can still attract many construction teams to rush in and jump into the trap one after another.

They don't care what other people think.

It was in recent years that the authorities began to prepare to rectify the gang industry and began to vigorously suppress gangs. Only then did Linlu Construction become more restrained and no longer as arrogant as before.

The people that Matsuda Jinpei met this time happened to be local workers. They knew very well what kind of people Linlu Construction was, but for the sake of money, they had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow the construction team. Unexpectedly, when they were complaining to others in the toilet, they were overheard by Matsuda Jinpei.

This allowed Jinpei Matsuda to understand the truth of the matter.

"Wait, what do you mean calling the police won't work?" Sato Miwako grasped the point. "Did the previous police officers all favor Lin Lu Jianshe?"

Shiratori Renzaburo frowned, "Most likely he was bribed just like that Tokita Ryozo."

Takagi Wataru: "If that's true, then it's consistent with the purpose of our investigation, which means we're on the right track."

Matsuda Jinpei clenched his fists, his eyes blazing with anger. "Now we just need to investigate who the officer who always comes forward to help Lin Lu Construction is, and we'll get the answers we want—"

Shiratori Jinzaburo nodded. "This type of case is usually handled by Section 4 of the Crime Countermeasures Department. Leave it to me. I'll go find out who's in charge of the police response in this area."

"Then please." said Jinpei Matsuda.

Shiratori Renzaburo waved his hand nonchalantly.

—

In the evening, Shirakawa Qiu returned to the Poirot Cafe before leaving get off work.

There were not many people in the Poirot Café now. Azusa Enomoto was responsible for mopping the floor and Toru Amuro was responsible for washing the dishes. When they heard the sound of the door being pushed open again, they all looked up.

"Manager, you're back!" Azusa Enomoto said in surprise.

She thought the manager wouldn't come to the cafe today.

"Well, I'm done with my work, so I came to take a look." Baichuan Qiu coughed lightly.

There was a bit of complexity in Amuro Toru's eyes: "Is everything going well, Manager?"

Recently, Baichuan Qiu often went out and was not seen. He found that he could no longer understand his good friend.

Baichuan Qiu avoided his gaze and laughed: "Of course everything went well."

"You two have worked hard. Go home early and I'll take care of the rest."

Azusa Enomoto shook her head: "It's okay, Manager, this is all the work left."

"……All right."

Baichuanqiu picked up the rag and said, "Let's do it together."

About twenty minutes later, everything in the cafe was settled. Enomoto Azusa left first, leaving only Amuro Toru and Shirakawa Akane in the store.

The empty shop was strangely quiet.

Amuro Toru looked at the person in front of him and took a deep breath.

Baichuan Qiu turned away his eyes.

Oh no, is Jiangu going to get to the bottom of this?

How should he answer?

Things nowadays can no longer be explained in just a few words...

Looking at the white-haired young man in front of him with his brows lowered, Amuro Toru's complicated emotions fluctuated, and his mind was full of doubts that had accumulated in his heart recently.

Bai Chuan, he...

"you--"

The two spoke at the same time and paused at the same time.

Bai Chuanqiu pursed his lips and asked, "Are you going back with me today?"

Zhu Fujingguang was still waiting for them in the apartment.

Amuro Toru was silent for a moment, then replied, "No, I have a mission today, so it's not convenient for me to go over."

Baichuan Qiu said dryly: "Oh."

He whispered, "So I'm leaving?"

Amuro Toru didn't say anything.

Baichuan Qiu quickly packed up his things and prepared to leave.

"Wait a minute." Amuro Toru still called him.

"Baichuan seems to be very busy recently. Can I ask if there is anything I can help you with?" he said.

Baichuan Qiu turned around and looked at him.

"I know that what Baichuan is doing now must be related to what happened seven years ago. I may not be able to help now."

Amuro Toru smiled calmly, "The water there is very deep and dangerous. If I don't take some measures, I'm afraid I will never get the answer. I just hope that what Shirakawa does will not make me regret it."

Just like him, even though he chose to blend into the darkness, he never regretted his decision.

Everything he touches is worthwhile and great.

So Amuro Toru sincerely hopes that Shirakawa Akane can do the same.

No regrets and it's worth it.

Baichuan Qiu blinked, then chuckled: "I know."

It was really worth it for the original owner to be able to meet such a group of people.

Amuro Toru walked forward, patted Shirakawa Akane on the shoulder, and said calmly, "You've always been the most mysterious of us. We haven't asked you before, and we won't ask you again. But if you're willing, I'm always willing to be your audience."

Baichuanqiu: "Okay, I understand, thank you."

——Mysterious, huh?