Out-of-control players in the world of Detective Conan

The timer was set to detonate the skyscraper.

If the original plot continues...

This has absolutely nothing to do with Qi Ming.

It's clearly because Conan was still in the Shinichi Kudo era that this is the fault.

Shinichi Kudo once solved a case that led to the ouster of the mayor of Nishitama City.

The mayor of Nishitama City originally had a major collaboration with Teiji Moriya, who was to be the chief designer of the new town there.

However, after the old mayor stepped down, the new mayor immediately rejected Teiji Moriya's design plan upon taking office.

It should be noted that Moriya Teiji had put a lot of effort into this major project, and this ordeal directly shattered his Dao heart, which had been sailing smoothly all along.

Thus, Teiji Moriya conceived the extreme idea of ​​taking revenge on Shinichi Kudo.

Criminal psychology is actually understandable.

However, it would be rather laughable to go and seek revenge on Shinichi Kudo.

Shouldn't the culprit be the newly appointed mayor?

Then go find the new mayor and take revenge!

Strap a bunch of bombs directly onto the new mayor; if he disagrees with his design plan, just blow it up—that would be more effective than anything else.

……

"These two have a really good relationship."

Not far from the dining table, Qi Ming took a sip of juice and glanced at Kogoro Mouri and Eri Kisaki, who were bickering.

It wasn't that I was intentionally staring at people; it was just that the topics being discussed by everyone around me were too profound.

One minute it's about financing options like ABCD stocks, the next it's about whether Scandinavia is actually the Scandinavian Peninsula.

I don’t understand Smecta.

Bored out of his mind, Qi Ming turned his gaze to the direction where Moriya Teiji was, thinking that he might be able to catch a glimpse of some interesting plot developments.

“They’ve always been like this, and I don’t know how long my mother will stay this time.”

Ran Mouri had come over at some point and heard Qi Ming's mutterings and sighed softly.

"How long do you stay after returning? Do you travel frequently for work?"

"No, they're separated now."

A faint hint of worry flickered across Ran Mouri's brow.

Deep down, she really hoped that Eri's return to stay with her parents would ease the tension between them.

Although Ran Mouri is well aware that her father and mother, despite their frequent arguments, still deeply love each other.

Unfortunately, their stubborn and strong-willed natures prevented either of them from bowing down and giving in to the other first.

Why can't those two arrogant parents learn from their daughter?

Ran Mouri sighed as her parents disobeyed her.

Qi Ming glanced at Ran Mouri's expression and gave her a strange smile.

"It's normal for couples to have little squabbles. Besides, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Miss Mori would be better off sleeping with headphones on these next few days."

Ran Mouri tilted her head and looked at Qi Ming strangely after hearing his words, then seemed to understand something and her face turned bright red.

"Mr. Qi Ming, what are you saying!"

"I was saying spring is here, it's time for everything to come back to life, the animals... Holy crap!"

Before Qi Ming could finish his off-color remarks, a sudden pain shot through his lower back.

Qi Ming turned his head and looked angrily at Ai Haibara, who had already withdrawn her hand.

Why the hell did you pinch my kidney?

"That's not a kidney, that's a waist."

"Tsk, believe it or not, you won't be allowed to play games when we get back!"

Seeing the two people, one big and one small, pulling at each other, Ran Mouri's blush faded and she smiled unconsciously.

It seems like the way these two interact is somewhat like my parents.

Is it possible for two people who have a good relationship to end up like this?

"Speaking of which, hasn't Ms. Okino arrived yet?"

Ai Haibara covered her mouth and yawned.

I'm getting a little tired of just sitting here eating.

The other celebrities invited by the architects around were also chatting about high-level topics.

After all, everyone has their own expertise, and she couldn't understand it.

Qi Ming nodded; he also felt that the backstory of this incident was a bit too long.

"I'll make a phone call... Oh, I just mentioned Sun Shiwan and Zhang Wenyuan is here."

Qi Ming had just taken out his phone when he saw that it was ringing, and the screen displayed the name of Yoko Okino.

The call connected, and Yoko Okino's voice came through.

"Mr. Qi Ming, have you arrived yet?"

"We've arrived. Where are you, Ms. Okino?"

"I'm here, Mr. Qi Ming, please wait a moment."

As soon as he finished speaking, the villa gate opened, and Yoko Okino appeared in front of it.

Upon seeing Qi Ming, Yoko Okino waved and called out with a smile.

"Mr. Qi Ming, over here!"

Qi Ming was about to step forward to respond when a figure excitedly greeted him first.

"Miss Yoko!"

Suddenly, Kogoro Mouri, who had been chatting with Teiji Moriya, stepped forward with a delighted smile.

He completely forgot that his wife was right next to him.

Judging from Eri's expression, she's probably in for a world of trouble.

Qi Ming's lips twitched involuntarily.

Judging from Kogoro Mouri's expression, this old man is probably a fan of celebrities, or rather, a lecherous old man.

But aren't you being a little too arrogant?

Your daughter and wife were on guard duty and you did this?

Is it that the behavior of pursuing excitement to the very end is worthy of praise?

“Miss Mori, I think I know pretty well why your father and his wife are separated.”

"Hehe, Mr. Qi Ming, please excuse me."

Ran Mouri forced a smile, stepped forward, and just as Kogoro Mouri was about to excitedly grasp Yoko Okino's hands, she pulled him back.

"Dad~"

Kogoro Mouri froze, turning his head to see his daughter's pretty face, which was beaming with a dangerous smile.

Then he was startled again, because Eri Kisaki behind Ran Mouri was giving him the same smile.

"Haha, Ran, what are you saying? I just came to say hello to Ms. Yoko."

Kogoro Mouri immediately straightened up and burst into laughter to ease the awkwardness.

Seeing that the others had almost finished greeting each other, Qi Ming also stepped forward.

Seeing Qi Ming approach, Yoko Okino smiled and pointed to the photographers behind her in the room.

"Mr. Qi Ming, our interview will be held at Mr. Sen Gu's house. I have already prepared the script for you. We can just go over the script together later."

"no problem."

Hearing the conversation between Qi Ming and Yoko Okino, Kogoro Mouri became somewhat curious.

"Ms. Okino, what are you talking about? An interview?"

"It's about the cocoon incident from last time," Yoko Okino explained.

"Oh, so that's it!"

Kogoro Mouri, looking as if he had just realized something, slapped his fist against his palm, then shamelessly raised his head and laughed loudly.

"Hmph, I see. So Mr. Moriya asked me to come here today for an interview? And Ms. Okino didn't tell me because she wanted to surprise me?"

"..."

Yoko Okino didn't say anything, but gave an awkward but polite smile.

The atmosphere seemed a little awkward for a while.

"That detective seems to think a little too highly of himself."

Eri Kisaki silently complained from the side, giving Kogoro Mouri a disgruntled glare.

Sometimes I really wish this man was mute.

Kogoro Mouri raised an eyebrow and glared angrily at Eri Kisaki.

"What do you mean?"

"Hmph, you know what I mean."

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing again, Yoko Okino quickly tried to smooth things over.

"It's alright, Mr. Mori, please come along too. After all, we're conducting this interview to raise Mr. Qi Ming's profile. Mr. Mori, you're already quite famous, so you understand."

Upon hearing Yoko Okino's words, Qi Ming, who was listening nearby, nodded secretly.

No wonder she's in the entertainment industry; she knows how to talk, she can even turn black into white.

After hearing these words, Kogoro Mouri was no longer angry, and he smugly savored the fact that he was already very famous.

After about five minutes of proofreading, Yoko Okino waved to Teiji Moriya.

Moriya Teiji smiled, then raised his wine glass and stepped in front of the group, saying:

"Excuse me, everyone. Please gather around me so our tea party can begin."