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Chapter 978 Conan: Suspecting Little Partner Has Fallen
"Build momentum?" Haibara Ai asked doubtfully.
"Originally, everyone thought Ayako Suzuki would be the future heir of the Suzuki Foundation. Her personality is more mature and she is more suitable to be an heir, but she got married," Chi Feichei explained, "Sonoko is already seventeen years old This Year. Previously, her Older Sister was regarded as the heir, but now suddenly telling others that Sonoko is the future heir, even if no trouble arises, the Executives and Partners of the Conglomerate will doubt whether Sonoko is capable. Moreover, Sonoko rarely appeared in public as Miss Suzuki before. Then, before Sonoko formally takes over the Conglomerate, someone needs to put her in the Limelight and build momentum for her. In a few years, when she takes over the Conglomerate, it will go much smoother, and everyone will take it for granted, which can avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble."
"I See," Haibara Ai said thoughtfully, "So it seems, this time, accompanying Uncle Jirokichi on television has always been Sonoko, and no one else from the Suzuki Family has been involved..."
"There will be more in the future," Chi Feichei judged, "until Sonoko's Limelight overshadows Ayako."
"Then what about you?" Haibara Ai looked at Chi Feichei, "Do you need someone to build momentum for you?"
"I don't need it," Chi Feichei explained, "I am naturally the obvious choice, and everyone has already default assumed and accepted it."
If his cheap Parents wanted to establish another Heir, whether it was Haibara Ai, or a Second Child or an Illegitimate Child, only then would they need to build momentum, spend a few years to cover up the Concept of him 'rightfully inherit' in other people's minds.
And Chi Shinnosuke hasn't done nothing either. He promoted Da Shan Mi and reused Wilson, these two people who understand each other with him. That's just the first step. Afterwards, in approximately five years, he will make the new and old Executives in the Corporation all have Connection and Relationship with him, making those people believe in their minds that he is the Future person in charge.
As For the Field Group, his cheap Old Mom still seems to have a kind of Worry that 'my son won't live long', and is more inclined to let him live an idle life and wait for death, have fun and be wild, not considered the Problem of Power Transition. But Clean Up Internal of the Corporation is a Matter that has Benefit for both Development and Transition.
Of course, not doing these will also not affect Inheritance. Doing these is just to make the Power Transition even smoother.
Suzuki Family's Secretary served a cup of Watermelon Juice, which also halted the Topic of the Two People temporarily.
"Thank You," Haibara Ai thanked. After the Secretary left, she then picked up the Cup and took a sip of Watermelon Juice with a straw, "You explained so much to me, aren't you planning to drink a cup to quench your thirst?"
Chi Feichei took out a Cigarette Case, spun it between his fingers, and a Cigarette was easily flicked out. Unbeknownst to him, the Cigarette Case closed, "I had tea at Suzuki Home Just Now. Later, if you want to go to the Toilet, I certainly won't Keep Company you."
""Going to the Toilet this kind of Matter, when have I ever troubled you?" Haibara Ai said, biting her straw, aloof, proud, and despising a certain Famous Detective, "Only Edogawa will have someone Keep Company him to go.""
Chi Feichei, following Haibara Ai's words, agreed, "Also Correct, Ai is much more Independent than Conan.""
"Then do you have an Approach?" Haibara Ai looked up at Chi Feichei, "What was the miracle of Kid's Walking in the Air last night actually all about? Can we tonight..."
Chi Feichei Stare: "..."
Haibara Ai, being looked at by Chi Feichei's Weird Gaze, felt uneasy and stopped talking, "What's Wrong?""
Chi Feichei withdrew his gaze, took out a Lighter, lowered his eyes and lit his Cigarette, "That one last night was me. I accidentally give Phantom Thief Kid diarrhea. At that time, the Notice had already been sent out, so I could only stand in for him. Don't tell Others.""
Haibara Ai was silent for a moment, Get Up, leaned across the Table, Reach Out and pinch Chi Feichei's Face.
She suspected that the one in front of her was not Brother Hichiji...
Chi Feichei: "..."
Is Ai this mischievous now?
After Haibara Ai's Discovery that it was not a Fake Face, she then sat back down, Weirdly Gaze sized up Chi Feichei, and said in a low voice, "You being mixed up with Phantom Thief Kid, I'm not surprised. You two were originally shady. He Previously also played identity swap with you, creating the Pretense that you are not July for you..."
Chi Feichei corrected, "You can't use the word 'shady' here.""
Haibara Ai ignored Chi Feichei's Protest, "But Last night I watched the Broadcast at Doctor's House. That Kid... you... you..."
""If I don't act more like him, how can I fool them?"" Chi Feichei Say, "As For the Method of Walking in the Air, Kid prepared it in Advance, and his Assistant Assisted me in completing it...""
Haibara Ai's Attention shifted. As she listened, she then Discovery that something was off.
Chi Feichei explained the whole Method, and Also Say, "The Kid who will appear Tonight is also not the Real Kid, just a Dummy, Because that Golden Statue holding a Gem will be taken back to the Museum by a Mechanism. He will use a Dummy to attract everyone's Line of Sight, and Oneself Disguise as Suzuki Advisor, sneak into the Museum to take away the Gem.""
Once the Magic Show's Method is revealed, watching it will lack Joy.
The events about to happen Tonight are not at all attractive to him. He already knows the Process. He just Come Over to sit on the Terrace and get some air.
Since Haibara Ai Ask, then don't blame him for seizing the chance to spoil the fun and drag someone down to Keep Company him in being bored together...
Haibara Ai completely lost all Expectation for tonight, and Expressionless asked, "You are Intentionally doing this, right?""
Chi Feichei frankly admitted, "Uh-huh, yes.""
Haibara Ai: "..."
She Also wanted to drag someone down, But can't.
If she told Others, what if Phantom Thief Kid encounters Danger because of it?
Kid has Relationship with Brother Hichiji. Kid believes Brother Hichiji, so he told the Plan to Brother Hichiji. Brother Hichiji believes her, so he told these things to her. She absolutely must not tell anyone...
"Brother Hichiji, Ai!"
Suzuki Sonoko Come Over from the Terrace Entrance, still same as Previously, from a distance, she already greeted loudly.
Mori Kogoro, Mouri Ran, and Conan Follow and arrived at the Terrace.
The Secretary waiting at the Entrance brought A Group of People to Table Front, "Miss Sonoko, what Beverage do you need?""
Suzuki Sonoko sat down, propped her hands below her chin, rarely showing a bit of Young Miss's reserved manner, "Anything's fine.""
As soon as Conan sat down, he revealed an innocent Expression and asked, "Brother Chi, Why didn't you come last night?""
""A Little Black Cat at an Elder's Home got Ill,"" Chi Feichei said without changing Expression, ""It was arranged for me to go check on it.""
"I See." Conan smiled, and in his Heart, he also believed it.
His Little Friend is relatively fond of Small Animals, and the Cat at an Elder's Home got Ill, he also couldn't refuse, therefore giving up coming to catch Kid is not surprising.
Just speaking of Cat, he again remembered what Ayumi Said, that Chi Feichei adopted a sick White Cat, and also remembered Belmode!
Itakura Taku mentioned in his Diary that there was an Arrogant Woman who made a Phone Call to him, she was a Companion of the Black Organization. He once heard Meowing one after another coming from The Other Party's side, and The Other Party very impatiently hung up the Phone Call.
(End of Chapter)
"Build momentum?" Haibara Ai asked doubtfully.
"Originally, everyone thought Ayako Suzuki would be the future heir of the Suzuki Foundation. Her personality is more mature and she is more suitable to be an heir, but she got married," Chi Feichei explained, "Sonoko is already seventeen years old This Year. Previously, her Older Sister was regarded as the heir, but now suddenly telling others that Sonoko is the future heir, even if no trouble arises, the Executives and Partners of the Conglomerate will doubt whether Sonoko is capable. Moreover, Sonoko rarely appeared in public as Miss Suzuki before. Then, before Sonoko formally takes over the Conglomerate, someone needs to put her in the Limelight and build momentum for her. In a few years, when she takes over the Conglomerate, it will go much smoother, and everyone will take it for granted, which can avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble."
"I See," Haibara Ai said thoughtfully, "So it seems, this time, accompanying Uncle Jirokichi on television has always been Sonoko, and no one else from the Suzuki Family has been involved..."
"There will be more in the future," Chi Feichei judged, "until Sonoko's Limelight overshadows Ayako."
"Then what about you?" Haibara Ai looked at Chi Feichei, "Do you need someone to build momentum for you?"
"I don't need it," Chi Feichei explained, "I am naturally the obvious choice, and everyone has already default assumed and accepted it."
If his cheap Parents wanted to establish another Heir, whether it was Haibara Ai, or a Second Child or an Illegitimate Child, only then would they need to build momentum, spend a few years to cover up the Concept of him 'rightfully inherit' in other people's minds.
And Chi Shinnosuke hasn't done nothing either. He promoted Da Shan Mi and reused Wilson, these two people who understand each other with him. That's just the first step. Afterwards, in approximately five years, he will make the new and old Executives in the Corporation all have Connection and Relationship with him, making those people believe in their minds that he is the Future person in charge.
As For the Field Group, his cheap Old Mom still seems to have a kind of Worry that 'my son won't live long', and is more inclined to let him live an idle life and wait for death, have fun and be wild, not considered the Problem of Power Transition. But Clean Up Internal of the Corporation is a Matter that has Benefit for both Development and Transition.
Of course, not doing these will also not affect Inheritance. Doing these is just to make the Power Transition even smoother.
Suzuki Family's Secretary served a cup of Watermelon Juice, which also halted the Topic of the Two People temporarily.
"Thank You," Haibara Ai thanked. After the Secretary left, she then picked up the Cup and took a sip of Watermelon Juice with a straw, "You explained so much to me, aren't you planning to drink a cup to quench your thirst?"
Chi Feichei took out a Cigarette Case, spun it between his fingers, and a Cigarette was easily flicked out. Unbeknownst to him, the Cigarette Case closed, "I had tea at Suzuki Home Just Now. Later, if you want to go to the Toilet, I certainly won't Keep Company you."
""Going to the Toilet this kind of Matter, when have I ever troubled you?" Haibara Ai said, biting her straw, aloof, proud, and despising a certain Famous Detective, "Only Edogawa will have someone Keep Company him to go.""
Chi Feichei, following Haibara Ai's words, agreed, "Also Correct, Ai is much more Independent than Conan.""
"Then do you have an Approach?" Haibara Ai looked up at Chi Feichei, "What was the miracle of Kid's Walking in the Air last night actually all about? Can we tonight..."
Chi Feichei Stare: "..."
Haibara Ai, being looked at by Chi Feichei's Weird Gaze, felt uneasy and stopped talking, "What's Wrong?""
Chi Feichei withdrew his gaze, took out a Lighter, lowered his eyes and lit his Cigarette, "That one last night was me. I accidentally give Phantom Thief Kid diarrhea. At that time, the Notice had already been sent out, so I could only stand in for him. Don't tell Others.""
Haibara Ai was silent for a moment, Get Up, leaned across the Table, Reach Out and pinch Chi Feichei's Face.
She suspected that the one in front of her was not Brother Hichiji...
Chi Feichei: "..."
Is Ai this mischievous now?
After Haibara Ai's Discovery that it was not a Fake Face, she then sat back down, Weirdly Gaze sized up Chi Feichei, and said in a low voice, "You being mixed up with Phantom Thief Kid, I'm not surprised. You two were originally shady. He Previously also played identity swap with you, creating the Pretense that you are not July for you..."
Chi Feichei corrected, "You can't use the word 'shady' here.""
Haibara Ai ignored Chi Feichei's Protest, "But Last night I watched the Broadcast at Doctor's House. That Kid... you... you..."
""If I don't act more like him, how can I fool them?"" Chi Feichei Say, "As For the Method of Walking in the Air, Kid prepared it in Advance, and his Assistant Assisted me in completing it...""
Haibara Ai's Attention shifted. As she listened, she then Discovery that something was off.
Chi Feichei explained the whole Method, and Also Say, "The Kid who will appear Tonight is also not the Real Kid, just a Dummy, Because that Golden Statue holding a Gem will be taken back to the Museum by a Mechanism. He will use a Dummy to attract everyone's Line of Sight, and Oneself Disguise as Suzuki Advisor, sneak into the Museum to take away the Gem.""
Once the Magic Show's Method is revealed, watching it will lack Joy.
The events about to happen Tonight are not at all attractive to him. He already knows the Process. He just Come Over to sit on the Terrace and get some air.
Since Haibara Ai Ask, then don't blame him for seizing the chance to spoil the fun and drag someone down to Keep Company him in being bored together...
Haibara Ai completely lost all Expectation for tonight, and Expressionless asked, "You are Intentionally doing this, right?""
Chi Feichei frankly admitted, "Uh-huh, yes.""
Haibara Ai: "..."
She Also wanted to drag someone down, But can't.
If she told Others, what if Phantom Thief Kid encounters Danger because of it?
Kid has Relationship with Brother Hichiji. Kid believes Brother Hichiji, so he told the Plan to Brother Hichiji. Brother Hichiji believes her, so he told these things to her. She absolutely must not tell anyone...
"Brother Hichiji, Ai!"
Suzuki Sonoko Come Over from the Terrace Entrance, still same as Previously, from a distance, she already greeted loudly.
Mori Kogoro, Mouri Ran, and Conan Follow and arrived at the Terrace.
The Secretary waiting at the Entrance brought A Group of People to Table Front, "Miss Sonoko, what Beverage do you need?""
Suzuki Sonoko sat down, propped her hands below her chin, rarely showing a bit of Young Miss's reserved manner, "Anything's fine.""
As soon as Conan sat down, he revealed an innocent Expression and asked, "Brother Chi, Why didn't you come last night?""
""A Little Black Cat at an Elder's Home got Ill,"" Chi Feichei said without changing Expression, ""It was arranged for me to go check on it.""
"I See." Conan smiled, and in his Heart, he also believed it.
His Little Friend is relatively fond of Small Animals, and the Cat at an Elder's Home got Ill, he also couldn't refuse, therefore giving up coming to catch Kid is not surprising.
Just speaking of Cat, he again remembered what Ayumi Said, that Chi Feichei adopted a sick White Cat, and also remembered Belmode!
Itakura Taku mentioned in his Diary that there was an Arrogant Woman who made a Phone Call to him, she was a Companion of the Black Organization. He once heard Meowing one after another coming from The Other Party's side, and The Other Party very impatiently hung up the Phone Call.
(End of Chapter)
