Mao Lilan cried unconsciously.

Jiang Chuan Shang withdrew his gaze and looked at her intently.

His clear and gentle voice sounded above Mao Lilan's head:

"Kudo Shinichi was attacked by the Black Organization and fed poison, which is why he became the child he is today. He didn't dare to tell you because he was afraid that this matter would implicate you. The Black Organization is very rampant in this country, and he didn't dare to take the risk. He wanted to investigate the clues himself, then arrest them and find the antidote."

"I know this truth because I am very familiar with the human body structure. I am an unknown painter. I paint one or two pictures every day, so I am considered to be proficient in it."

Jiang Chuan Shang chuckled, and his chest began to shake. "It's funny, I found that Conan and Kudo Shinichi have similar faces and bodies, but they are proportionally reduced, so I guessed it."

"We've met a few times before, but Conan has always been hiding and unwilling to communicate with me. I'm busy with my part-time job every day, so the number of times you've seen me is very few, isn't it?"

"..."

Mao Lilan's crying gradually became quieter.

She knew that what Mr. Kawakami said was true and the details matched.

She raised her head and caught a glimpse of the traces of tears on Jiang Chuan Shang's chest, and her face turned red instantly.

The white cloth is wet and the difference is easy to see.

In a panic, she reached out to cover it up.

"I'm sorry, I...I didn't mean to stain your clothes..."

"It's okay, Miss Lan, you don't have to apologize."

Jiang Chuan Shang waved his hand, distanced himself from Mao Lilan, and then took off his coat.

His movements were graceful and natural, as if all this was just a trivial matter.

The temperature in late autumn is unpredictable and it might drop in the next second.

Fortunately, they were all indoors, so they could just take off a coat.

Mao Lilan didn't even dare to look up at his actions.

Half an hour later, Jiang Chuan came back to the study after comforting Mao Lilan.

In the study, Inspector Megure, Kogoro Mori and Heiji Hattori were still struggling with the case, while Conan was placed aside on a chair.

Jiang Chuan Shang saw at a glance that the little guy's face was red and wrinkled in pain.

He asked Mao Lilan softly, "Conan is feeling very unwell, are you going to take care of him?"

Mao Lilan pursed her lips and hesitated, "I have already given him medicine. If the situation is urgent, we should send him to the hospital. I...I can't take care of him."

After all, she still couldn't get over the hurdle in her heart, and now she didn't even want to see him.

She kept squeezing the handkerchief in her hand, changing it into various shapes.

"Understood," Jiang Chuan said, asking her to wait on the side while he went forward to check on Conan's condition.

Maori Kogoro saw Jiang Kawakami coming over and said sourly, "Why doesn't Consultant Kawakami participate in the investigation of the case? Instead, he wants to take care of some children. He's almost become a logistics person!"

He had just been tortured severely by Hattori Heiji, so he wanted to pull someone over to suffer with him.

Jiang Chuan Shang missed some of their discussion and naturally couldn't get a word in.

He refused, "I'm sorry, but I think the case will be solved by you great detectives. I'm just a small consultant, so I'd better not bother you."

As he said that, he reached out and touched Conan's forehead, calling out the system.

Seeing this, Hattori Heiji snorted coldly and directed his cold eyes at Mori Kogoro.

"What are you still chatting about? I'm afraid you don't even know the time of death of the deceased."

Kogoro Mori was a little confused when he saw the glare from him.

Why are you glaring at me? Shouldn't you be glaring at Counselor Tomie Kawakami? He doesn't handle any cases and is only concerned with logistics.

Why is there someone protecting this vase everywhere? !

Kogoro Mori was angry but dared not speak out.

Hattori Heiji raised his chin high and spoke with certainty, his voice rising for a few moments, "The crime happened between 3:30 and 4:00. Now we should find out as soon as possible who entered the study during this time and who has an alibi."

As he said this, he glanced at Jiang Chuan Shang, but found that the man had no reaction.

“……” I felt inexplicably angry.

Hattori Heiji had no choice but to continue to direct his attack at Maori Kogoro and glared at him, "Is that so, Uncle Maori?"

Kogoro Mori was still wondering how he could tell the time of death and was unable to follow the topic for a while.

Officer Megure beside him smiled and nodded, "Yes, that's right."

After saying that, he pulled Maori Kogoro over, and the two of them stood together like good brothers, lowering their heads and plotting quietly.

"Hey, Maori brother, why do I feel like he is targeting you? As a great detective, you can't lose to him!"

Only then did Kogoro Mori slowly realize that Hattori Heiji was targeting him, and he scratched his head in embarrassment.

"…Why does he always target me? Did I offend him in some way?"

Officer Megure thought for a moment and shook his head, "No, he might be influenced by the psychology of winning or losing. After all, he is just an outsider here. Do you want this young boy to steal our limelight?"

He patted Maori Kogoro on the shoulder and continued, "I put all my hopes on you, Detective Maori. Please don't let me down. You must beat him."

Kogoro Mouri was almost unable to straighten his back because of the slap he took.

"Oh, good, good."

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