Conan's other self

The press conference suddenly became chaotic.

Officer Charlie took out his pistol and stood in front of Suzuki Jirokichi, pointing the gun in the direction Kidka was flying, which further aggravated the chaos at the scene.

In this chaos, Kidd also flew out of the crowd with props.

However, because Kidd was moving too fast, the camera used for the broadcast could not keep up with his speed, so Maplehara and others in front of the TV could not clearly see what was going on.

When the picture stabilized, they only saw Kidd leaving the building in the night sky with a hang glider.

"Ah, is it gone?" Ayumi felt a little regretful.

Halfway through, they were attracted by the noisy sound on the TV, and the elementary school students who were eating watermelon and watching turned into a melon-eating crowd.

"Has Kid already stolen the sunflower?"

"It's really strange," Mitsuhiko said a little puzzled, "Isn't Kidd someone who only knows how to steal gems?"

At the scene where the TV was unable to continue the live broadcast, the sound of steady and powerful footsteps came from the broken window of the building where Kidd escaped.

Suzuki Sonoko, who was just relieved that Kidd had escaped successfully, covered her mouth in surprise and looked at the person walking over.

"Have you guys hit a dead end?" A high school student in formal attire said to Suzuki Jirokichi and Officer Charlie who were still looking out at the breach.

"Ah?" Suzuki Jirokichi turned back in surprise, "Why, why are you here?"

"Because I heard that Kidd was eyeing Himawari." The high school student who looked like Kudo Shinichi showed a confident smile, "If possible, please let me do my part."

…

In order to send the painting back to Japan, everyone naturally took the Suzuki family's plane, and "Kudo Shinichi" was also on the same plane to participate in the protection.

Just when the plane was about to land, a bomb was detonated on the outside of the fuselage, and the painting fell out of the plane. It was then protected by Kidd and held in his arms.

Conan, who went to pick up Sonoko with Xiaolan, successfully "protected" Sunflower from Kidd. Although the plane almost crashed, it eventually stopped smoothly, and the matter came to an end.

In this way, the sunflower painting worth as much as 300 million US dollars successfully arrived in Japan from the United States.

It's just Kidd's behavior that makes Conan a little confused.

On this day, because there has been news about sunflowers on TV recently, the doctor is going to take the young detective team to the Soho Japan Koa Art Museum to view the fifth sunflower.

Maori Detective Agency.

Conan was watching the TV, and the news about the plane's near-crash was playing on the TV.

"After investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, traces of a bomb installed on the outside of the aircraft's cargo hold have been found. The whereabouts of the maintenance technician in charge of the flight are unknown, and the police are actively conducting a search."

"I think the owner of the Sunflower," Uncle Mori crossed his legs and read the newspaper, "seems reluctant to lend the painting."

The headline on the front page of the newspaper read "It is difficult to hold the longed-for art exhibition in Japan", with a picture of a depressed Suzuki Jiroyoshi.

Because the plane nearly crashed and the sunflower painting was almost destroyed, all the art museums and individuals that had promised to lend the sunflower paintings they owned to the Suzuki family reneged on their plans.

Conan looked at Uncle Maori and was about to ask, when he heard the door being opened. Looking back, Xiaolan walked in holding several letters.

"Ah, Dad, don't you need to attend the meeting?"

"Well, because there's an important horse race today."

Conan looked at Uncle Maori speechlessly.

He didn't go to the art museum with the doctor just to attend the meeting, but his uncle didn't go. Fortunately, if it doesn't surprise him, he should be able to pass even if the uncle doesn't go.

"Really, I won't go on the first day," Xiaolan complained, "What if I get fired?"

"Who is so bold as to fire me, a famous detective?"

"Here you are, I saw it in the mailbox." Xiaolan came over and put the letter on the table.

"Well, what?" Uncle Maori put away his crossed legs and looked over, "This is a letter. Oh! Could it be from an admirer?"

Xiaolan couldn't help but sigh and looked at Conan: "Conan, Yuanzi invited me to attend a meeting later. Do you want to go with me?"

"Yeah!" Conan nodded.

It was just as he expected.

"Then let's go out now..." Xiaolan said, but her face became melancholy and she looked depressed, "And..."

"Eh?"

"Conan, let me ask you, did Shinichi contact you again later?"

Because Kidd boarded the Suzuki family's plane disguised as Kudo Shinichi, Conan, who took the painting back, also claimed that Shinichi's brother had found the painting, so Xiaolan thought that Shinichi had just returned to Japan from the United States.

Conan shook his head: "No, no contact."

"It turns out that Shinichi has gone to the United States. You can tell me before he goes," Xiaolan said in a low voice, "I ran after Kidd, but didn't even make a call..."

"Sister Xiaolan..."

"Forget it, don't mention him anymore, let's go!"

After speaking to Mouri Kogoro who was reading the letter, Xiaolan took Conan out and went to attend the meeting on the battle against Kidd.

However, not long after the two of them left, Uncle Maori's face changed slightly and he raised his head: "Lan! Contact the police quickly!"

After he finished shouting, he remembered that Xiaolan had already gone out, so he had to pick up the phone himself.

There was also a card in his hand.

That's Kidka.

On the other side, Xiaolan and Conan, who knew nothing about it, came to Suzuki's house.

The other six samurai except Mouri Kogoro were already seated in the conference room. Sonoko brought Xiaolan and Conan in, and the meeting began.

Suzuki Jiroyoshi stood at the table and spoke:

"As you all know, the owners of those sunflowers suddenly changed their minds and were unwilling to lend out the paintings. Therefore, in order to regain the lost credit, I decided to install an anti-theft system in Reklock specifically to deal with Kidd. , and have decided to adopt the battle plan of using sunflower flowers to cover up the monitors proposed by Ms. Natsumi last night."

He paused and said, "If you have other good ideas, you can feel free to speak up. Of course, you don't have to worry about the amount."

Conan said nothing.

In this situation it would be better for him to listen quietly.

"Yes." Kumiko Kishi, who was sitting across the garden, responded, "It is our mission to make the exhibition a success. We will integrate our opinions immediately and report to you."

"Well, please. Charlie, you will also provide assistance, right?"

"Of course." Officer Charlie replied, "Although that guy claims to be a Phantom Thief, he is actually a murderer who will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. No, he is a terrorist!"

Hey, hey, it's not that exaggerated. Maybe there are other reasons...

Conan couldn't help but defend Kidd in his heart, and then he noticed that Yuanzi, who was across from Xiaolan, couldn't help but slap the table and stand up, with displeasure and anger on his face.

"I said, what do you know now?" Sonoko said, "It's not yet confirmed that Lord Kidd was responsible for that plane accident!"

"Then let me ask, besides Kidd, who else would blow up the plane for what reason?"

"Well..." Xiaolan wanted to ease the atmosphere but didn't know what to say.

But at this moment, the door just happened to be pushed open, and a male servant came in to help solve the problem: "Master Jiroji, could you please take up a little time?"

"What's up?"

"I'm very sorry. The Zhongsen Police Department now hopes to get on the phone with you immediately."

"Okay, transfer over."

Suzuki Jirokichi said, walking to the phone.

The call was answered quickly.

He listened to what was said on the other side of the phone, hung up the phone after a few simple responses, and looked at everyone on the floor: "The meeting is temporarily suspended."

"What's wrong?"

"Could it be Lord Kidd..." Sonoko was stunned for a moment.

"Yes." Suzuki Jirokichi nodded, "I heard that he sent another letter to Detective Mori's office."

"Huh?" Everyone on the field showed surprised expressions.

"What did he write in the letter?" Officer Charlie asked.

"Tonight, I'm going to receive the left side of Lullaby, the original copy. That's it."

The first copy painting?

Conan was stunned for a moment and quickly understood the code.

Hey hey, could it be...

He glanced at the other six samurai and noticed that they obviously understood the meaning of the code, so they did not take the initiative to speak.

"Mr. Consultant!" Ms. Kumiko Kishi stood up.

"Um?"

"If the content of the letter is correct, then Kidd's target is not the sunflowers here. The original copy painting on the left side of the lullaby refers to the fifth sunflower painted by Van Gogh. It is generally accepted that the fifth sunflower painted by him, I believe You also know that we are currently in Japan."

"Are you at the Soho Nippon Koa Museum of Art?"

…

Soho Japan Koya Museum of Art.

"Thank you for your continued love and care."

Hearing the staff's voice, Maplehara, who had just walked into the art museum after checking his tickets, looked back.

Behind is an old woman.

The staff member’s words clearly showed that the old woman was a frequent visitor to this art gallery, and she probably came so often that the staff member was deeply impressed...

"So high!" Ayumi exclaimed.

This startled breath attracted Fengyuan's attention. Looking back, Fengyuan noticed that the three real elementary school students came to the window and looked down the building as soon as they entered the art museum.

"It's amazing!"

"Look, you can see Suzuki Taye!"

"that is true!"

"After visiting the art museum, if it's still early," Maplehara walked over and looked across with the elementary school students, "we can also stop by the Suzuki Tower to have a look."

"Really?"

"Very good!"

"But, it seems we are here to see the sunflowers today..." Mitsuhiko said.

"Yes."

"Okay, let's go see the sunflowers!"

Genta and Ayumi immediately ran towards the museum, and Mitsuhiko chased after them, "You two can't run away!"

Seeing the primary school students running away excitedly, the doctor couldn't help but complain: "Really, do they really want to see the sunflowers?"

"Ah, actually it's not those children I want to see," Haihara Ai said, glancing at the doctor, "right, doctor?"

"Haha, that's right. Before the 'Longing for Japan' Sunflower Exhibition starts, I have to prepare well in advance."

"Love to follow the trend..."

"Doctor is not trying to follow the trend."

"Eh?" Huiyuan Ai looked at Fengyuan in surprise.

The doctor's face changed slightly, and he quickly winked at Fengyuan, but Haiyuan Ai noticed this.

Hui Yuan Ai looked between the two of them and was surprised to find that the doctor was actually blushing.

At this age...

"Oh..." Haiyuan Ai showed a stunned expression.

"I didn't say anything, doctor." Fengyuan looked innocent.

"Really, really..."

"Doctor, are you planning to invite Ms. Fushae to see the sunflower exhibition together?" Haihara Ai sounded pleased and nodded approvingly to the doctor, "Not bad."

"Is it, is it so easy to guess?"

"Doctor, you are not very good at hiding your worries..." Feng Yuan said.

"That's because it was suddenly revealed—"

The doctor touched his head in embarrassment, "——By the way, Xiaokong, how did you know?"

"Well..." Fengyuan paused, "Doctor, you should change your habit of talking to yourself."

"Aha?"

"Okay, it's time for us to see the sunflowers..."

Feng Yuan said and walked towards the museum. Hai Yuan Ai glanced at the doctor who was stunned on the spot, couldn't help but chuckle and followed Feng Yuan.

"What about you?" Hui Yuan Ai asked softly, "Do you have another purpose for coming here?"

"How did you know?"

"You're not very good at hiding your worries..."

"Eh? I think my expression management is pretty good..."

Even Conan has a hard time realizing what he is thinking...

"That's for people who don't know you well enough." Haiyuan Ai looked at Fengyuan as he walked, "Then what? What happened?"

"...Conan asked me," Maplehara explained, "He is a little concerned about what Kid is planning. You also find it strange, right? Kid is so interested in things other than gems..."

"Is that why you came to admire Van Gogh's sunflowers that he took a liking to?"

"I want to see it myself. It's just a side trip to help Conan, and I don't have other things like him. He wanted to attend the meeting and see the sunflowers. He thought it would be the same for me to come, so he asked me to observe carefully. Let’s see if we can learn more about it…”

In this way, it may be possible to discover and predict Kidd's next step.

The two of them whispered as they walked inside, the Doctor following behind them.

Bumei and others, who were jogging all the way, soon reached the depths of the exhibition hall.

"Ah, there is no way to go." Ayumi stopped.

"Which picture is the sunflower?" Yuantai looked around.

"Ah, I found it!" Mitsuhiko pointed and ran towards the opposite side first. Genta and Ayumi followed with excitement on their faces.

On the front of a bench was the picture of sunflowers. Sitting on the bench was an old woman who was exactly the one Maplehara had noticed before.

"Which one is it?" Yuantai looked back and forth under the sunflower, "Which one is the sunflower?"

"It's this one! It's in the center!" Ayumi said.

"So beautiful."

"It's amazing!"

"By the way, what's so great about this painting?" Yuantai asked.

"Eh?" Ayumi and Mitsuhiko were stunned for a moment, and looked at Yuanta with contempt.

"Be quiet," Fengyuan, who followed later, walked to them and whispered, "Don't disturb others."

"oh…"

"I'm sorry to disturb you." Haiyuan Ai apologized to the old woman sitting on the bench.

"It's okay." The old woman said softly.

"Oh!" The doctor also came over, "This is the famous fifth sunflower!"

"Doctor, you're blocking me!"

"What a great painting!"

The old woman covered her mouth and chuckled.

"Oh, I'm so rude." The doctor turned around and touched his head in embarrassment.

"It's okay, please don't pay attention to me."

The excitement of the real elementary school students ended here, and they planned to buy souvenirs. Mitsuhiko even took the doctor away with him.

The painting immediately became empty, and Maplehara came to the sunflowers to observe them carefully.

Haiyuan Ai was half-leaning on the bench next to him and watching.

This way, both the painting and Kudo can be seen.

"Little sister," the old lady beside her suddenly spoke, "compared to sunflowers, there seems to be something else that interests you more."

"Eh?" Hui Yuarai was stunned for a moment, turned to look at the old woman, and then subconsciously glanced at Feng Yuan.

Although the voice of the old woman next to her was very low, she probably thought it was a whisper, but that guy's hearing was very good...

This made her blush slightly.

But that guy didn't seem to hear...

"Sorry, I asked suddenly because I seemed to have seen my old self..." the old woman said, "I can't ignore it."

Hui Yuan Ai looked at Feng Yuan again with some hesitation.

The old woman next to her spoke to her, and she couldn't help but respond even if it was just out of politeness. But what the other party just said made her a little embarrassed to continue the conversation. After all, Kudo could hear everything...

Just as Haiyuan Ai was hesitating, he noticed that Fengyuan in front of him turned his head to look at her.

"Haiyuan," Fengyuan looked like he didn't hear the conversation between the two of them at all, "I'm also going to buy souvenirs. Can I bring one for you?"

"Ah good."

Hui Yuan Ai was stunned for a moment, watched Feng Yuan leave his sight, and then turned to look at the old woman beside him.

Because of the delay, she didn't respond for about a minute, which was a bit rude, but the old woman didn't seem to care and just stared at the sunflower in a daze.

"Mother-in-law," Haiyuan Ai asked, "do you come here often?"

"Yeah, come every day."

"You like Van Gogh's sunflowers, right?"

"Yeah...but not this sunflower."

The look of nostalgia in the eyes of the white-haired old woman became more intense.

The old woman seemed to be deep in memories. Haiyuan Ai felt that it was better not to disturb her at this time, so she remained silent for the time being.

After a while, the old woman came back to her senses.

"I'm sorry, I suddenly spoke to you and made you stay here alone." She looked at Haihara Ai tenderly, "Don't pay attention to me, go find him."

Hui Yuan Ai thought about his words, "He and I are just kids..."

"So cherish it even more. The look in your eyes now is exactly the same as mine seventy years ago," the old woman said, looking at the sunflower, "It is completely in line with the flower language of the sunflower - I only have you in my eyes."

"Even if he is not here now, I can feel that you still only have him in your eyes," she continued. "Being able to establish such emotions at this age... you must cherish it, so as not to regret it one day in the future - Don’t be like me.”

Hui Yuarai was startled for a moment, then looked at the old woman and saw tears welling up in the corners of her eyes.

This old woman obviously has a story.

"Only when people lose something do they understand what is most important. Just like that painting of sunflowers."

There was a brief silence.

At this moment, the primary school students who had finished shopping also rushed back.

"Haiyuan, you have to go back!"

"We bought a lot of things!"

"You have your share too!"

"Well, okay, then let's go back." Haihara Ai turned to the primary school students and said.

Standing next to the doctor, Feng Yuan blinked at Hai Yuan Ai.

Hui Yuarai pursed her lips slightly and watched quietly as the primary school students ran happily outside.

Fengyuan, who was last, was about to whisper something to her. She looked back at the old woman who was still looking at her, and suddenly took Fengyuan's hand and pulled him towards her.

"Eh?"

Feng Yuan was stunned for a moment, and quickly pressed the souvenir bought for Hai Yuan on his waist with his other hand to prevent it from falling.

The old woman remained silent, just looking at Haiyuan Ai and Fengyuan beside her with a gentle expression.

"Thank you for your advice. I will make sure that I don't have any regrets." Haiyuan Ai whispered to the old woman and glanced at Fengyuan who was still in a daze. "Also, we are already dating."

Thank you to my cleanup classmates for the two tips, thank you to my Husky classmates and my classmate Keli for their tips, and thank you to everyone for your subscriptions, monthly tickets, recommendation tickets and any form of support. Thank you so much.