Chapter 313 Conan: How Deep is the Water Behind Wang Changsheng?

Reigen Arataka lamented his situation, unable to understand why, despite his hard work, he still couldn't achieve fame and make money.

Why not just follow Kogoro Mouri's example and solve cases directly instead of setting up a ghost exorcism agency?

"That makes sense!" Reigen Arataka's eyes lit up, and he began to make calculations in his mind.

He thought about it carefully.

I think transitioning from an exorcism agency to a detective agency seems like a pretty good idea.

If you can help the police solve a few major cases, you can become famous.

"But it seems like I'm not making much money this way," Reigen Arataka said, still somewhat conflicted.

How much money can you earn by helping the police solve cases?

Kogoro Mouri's fame seems to be enough to frequently appear in the newspapers, yet he still made a special trip here for 50 yen.

"Looking at it this way, I'm actually making more money by conning people into exorcising spirits."

Suddenly, Reigen Arataka seemed to realize something and shook his head repeatedly.

"No, no, what am I thinking? Right now, I just need to cling to my young master's coattails. What are all those other agencies compared to my young master!"

Reigen Shinryu remembered the promise Wang Changsheng had made to him.

Not only would they offer me a huge reward, but they would also be willing to teach me how to use magic so that I could truly become an exorcist who can help people exorcise spirits, instead of just a fraudster who uses exorcism as a pretext to deceive people and has to call on his apprentice for help when something really happens!

"He was even willing to give me a place to be my office without having to pay any rent."

He really made me cry my eyes out!

As Reigen Shinryo thought this, his resolve to follow Wang Changsheng's will became even stronger.

Wang Changsheng noticed that Reigen Arataka had just shaken his head, and he didn't know if he had some other opinion about Conan and Sonomi's words or what.

Just as I was about to ask, the other person suddenly became calm, and their whole demeanor seemed different, no longer giving off that carefree vibe they used to.

He even saw something in Reigen Arataka's eyes that looked like...determined?

Wang Changsheng blinked.

At this moment, Reigen Shinryu also noticed Wang Changsheng's gaze. He lowered his head and looked at Wang Changsheng, his eyes filled with a fawning smile, and he nodded at Wang Changsheng.

Although he didn't quite understand what was going on with this guy, Wang Changsheng still twitched the corners of his mouth and nodded in response.

Seeing his young master grin at him, Reigen Arataka was overjoyed.

Although he didn't really like being someone's lackey.

Especially as a lackey of a little brat.

But Wang Changsheng is different.

He has money, power, connections, and strength.

And he's a decent person, although he has a sharp tongue.

However, the other party was willing to pay him very reasonable compensation and support him to continue running his firm. All he needed to do was be there for the other party as a housekeeper when needed.

How can this be called ordering oneself around?

How is this a form of self-imposed constraint?

Why are you calling me "Young Master"?

You can just call him "Dad"!

"Cough cough..."

Reigen Arataka had many thoughts in his mind, but he simply stood quietly to the side and behind Wang Changsheng.

He lowered his head slightly, concealing his increasingly intense gaze towards Wang Changsheng.

"Something feels off..."

Wang Changsheng felt as if someone was staring at him naked from behind.

But behind him was only Reigen Arataka?

Looking back, I found myself eyeing Reigen Arataka again.

This time, Reigen Arataka grinned at him, revealing eight big white teeth.

Wang Changsheng felt a little awkward. This time, he didn't even manage a smile and simply turned his head away.

"Is this guy looking at me? Why is he staring at me like that?" Wang Changsheng said, unable to understand.

Conan and Sonomi's conversation continued.

"That's right." Conan smiled confidently after hearing Sonomi say that she had also received commission fees.

"What are you talking about, Conan?" Ran asked from the side.

"Think about it, Ran-neechan. That mysterious person paid us 500,000 yen. Surely, for this aunt and the others to come all this way for you, it can't be a low reward, right? It can only be more than what we paid, or it might not even be money, but something more special." Conan analyzed to Ran, who was still looking puzzled.

Upon hearing this, Sonoko, who had maintained a polite smile throughout, froze for a moment, but quickly recovered.

That stiff expression seemed to be just an illusion.

Conan, who was explaining this to Ran, didn't notice this.

However, Wang Changsheng, who was standing right next to Yuanmei, noticed it.

He couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

Could it be that Conan's casual remark actually came true?

The commission fee that Sonomi received from Asagi was not ordinary money, but something more special.

The reason Wang Changsheng thought Conan was just saying it casually was simply because Conan didn't observe Sonomi's expression at all when he said it.

After all, if this guy were to speak seriously, he would definitely be like a cunning and treacherous viper, secretly observing the other person's reaction and expression while he was speaking.

It's impossible for him to be like this now, with both eyes and nostrils pointed at Xiaolan, completely ignoring the expressions on other people's faces.

Therefore, Wang Changsheng felt that Conan was just saying it casually, and that the "special things" he was referring to were more likely antiques or similar items than the special objects Wang Changsheng was thinking of.

For example, objects that involve special meaning or mysterious power.

Wang Changsheng hadn't originally thought this way, but seeing Yuanmei's behavior now, he felt a little strange.

Based on his reaction, Wang Changsheng remembered those people, Kitahara Iori and his group, who had only taken a boat trip with them and then completely disappeared during the lunch break.

"The sender must have had a purpose in paying such a high price and incurring such costs. Secondly, since the other party can afford these costs, it should be relatively easy to find them on such a remote Moonshadow Island, right?"

Conan's explanation made Ran nod in agreement: "I understand what you mean, Conan."

"First, the person who sent the letter must be related to Keiji Aso."

"Secondly, the sender is more likely to be found among the powerful, influential, and prestigious people on the island, so..."

Kogoro Mouri was somewhat bewildered as he watched Conan and his daughter talking to each other.

"So what?"

Xiao Lan glanced at her father speechlessly.

How could you be so stupid all of a sudden? Can't you even figure this out?

She patiently explained, "So we should start by investigating people who have some kind of relationship with Mr. Aso Keiji and are also relatively well-known on the island. That way, we might be able to find out who the person who sent us the letter is very soon!"

"So, what do you mean by ' ...

Wang Changsheng: "..."

Sonomi: "(???.???)????"

Reigen Arataka: "This famous detective seems a little different from what I imagined. Seriously, is he really a famous detective? I doubt his agency is doing very well."

Reigen Arataka was very suspicious.

"What?! Dad!"

Ran then retorted, "That was clearly Conan's idea!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she turned her gaze to the petite Conan and praised him loudly and sincerely, "Conan, you're amazing! I never imagined you could think of so much!"

Upon hearing this, Conan, who had been pulled in front of Ran, suddenly found his smile somewhat forced, and his face turned red.

He laughed and quickly steered the conversation back to Uncle Mori: "Oh, not at all! I only saw all of this on TV! Uncle Mori definitely knew it before I did!"

"Hmph, I told you so!" Seeing that Conan had admitted it, Uncle Mori immediately raised his chin, looking quite proud.

He did have a fleeting thought in his mind just now.

However, this idea never took shape, and Conan actually voiced it.

However, he did think of something just now, so it can't be said that he was deceiving others.

As Uncle Mori thought this, he saw that even the hot and beautiful Sonoko was casting a respectful and admiring glance at him. He felt as if the blood in his body had suddenly changed and rushed straight to his brain.

He puffed out his chest a bit.

"That's right, that's exactly what I was thinking, I just had Conan say it for me." Uncle Mori convinced himself, "I'm a nationally renowned detective now, how could Kogoro Mori not have thought of this?"

"I see. As expected of the famous detective, Mr. Mori." Sonoko nodded, without saying anything else.

At this moment, Xiaolan said, "In that case, why don't we hurry up and look for clues and gather some information?"

Wang Changsheng looked around.

I discovered that there are quite a few public buildings around the government office.

For example, there's a clinic that doesn't look very big, located not far from here.

Moreover, this small clinic appears to be the only hospital on the entire Moonshadow Island.

"Hospital?" Wang Changsheng was taken aback, and some ancient memories began to flood his mind.

"Speaking of which, Narumi, who disguised herself as Asai, seems to be a doctor on Tsukikage Island, right?"

It's called a disguise, but it's actually women's clothing.

He was actually quite curious to see what Chengshi looked like dressed as a woman.

Thinking it over, he unusually suggested, "If we want to gather information, a hospital is a good option. Besides, it seems like there's only one hospital on Moonshadow Island. Uncles, sisters, aunts, why don't we go to the hospital first? I'm feeling a bit seasick and not feeling well, so I can go see a doctor."

Wang Changsheng's words made Conan, who was standing next to Ran, turn his head and give him a deep look.

Wang Changsheng raised an eyebrow at him and returned a big smile.

"Seasickness?" Yuanmei was taken aback and glanced at Wang Changsheng, who appeared calm and composed, showing no signs of seasickness whatsoever.

She opened her mouth, as if to say something, but then thought that going to the hospital to ask about the situation might not be a bad decision. If Wang Changsheng was really feeling unwell, it would be good to see him.

After all, they were friends invited by her daughter.

Those are the guests.

Regardless of whether he is actually feeling unwell, since he has brought it up, it would be prudent to get him checked out.

Thinking of this, she nodded without denying it: "Then let's go to the hospital, are you coming along?"

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Sonoko looked at Uncle Mori and Ran.

"One..." Conan was about to say something when Uncle Mori interrupted him, "Together, of course we'll go together! Since that mysterious person gave us both a letter of commission, they must want us to investigate together. It's fate, how can we not go together?"

Uncle Mori looked righteous, as if he was going to work with Sonomi and was really just investigating the case without any other ulterior motives.

However, Conan chuckled to himself.

After spending so much time with Ran, Conan felt he had basically figured out her personality.

What's this talk about fate or destiny?

I think you're just being lustful again!

Conan pursed his lips, but he did not deny Wang Changsheng's statement.

If you want to know information about someone, a hospital is indeed a good place.

After all, everyone gets sick, and when you get sick you have to go to the hospital. And the gossip in the hospital is endless.

Those doctors and nurses were basically forced to become the frontline gossipmongers.

What puzzled him was why Wang Changsheng had suggested going to the hospital.

Is it really just about finding out who the client is?

He always felt that this guy always had some hidden meaning in his actions.

There were some deeper meanings that he couldn't understand at all, and he didn't know why he did it.

Ironically, after the other party does what they want to do, the problems or events they are facing will be resolved to some extent.

It felt as if this guy knew in advance that this was the way things should go.

But how is that possible?

Then there is only one answer.

This guy has probably already investigated the incident, and he's just a small fry sent by the forces behind him to do some things.

"Letting a child run into battle..." Conan glanced at Sonomi without leaving a trace, and this time he finally took her seriously.

"Could this guy be one of the people behind that annoying brat?"

Conan frowned slightly.

The Daidoji family...

He recently asked Dr. Agasa to investigate Wang Changsheng and his friends.

The answer I received was just too normal.

Is this normal?

This is completely abnormal!

Conan felt that if even Professor Agasa couldn't investigate this matter, then the waters behind Wang Changsheng were probably much deeper.