After taking a sip of water to calm her nerves, the girl introduced herself, "My name is Akagi Ryoko. Actually, I wanted to ask someone to help me find someone. That person suddenly disappeared, and I don't know what to do."
As she spoke, she took a photograph from her bag and placed it on the table.
Then she continued, "This is his picture. We used to be dating…"
Kogoro Mouri recognized the person in the photo as Shinichi Kudo. He paused for a moment, then glanced at Lin Yi with a strange expression before asking Akagi Ryoko, "You used to date Shinichi?"
"Yes," Akagi Ryoko replied shyly, her head lowered.
"I see… I never would have guessed. That kid was so quiet, I didn't know he had a girlfriend."
Kogoro Mouri stroked his chin, then began to imagine the reason why Ran hadn't gotten together with Shinichi.
"If you're looking for Shinichi… then you've come to the right place."
Kogoro Mouri pointed at Lin Yi and said, "Here is one of his classmates."
"Really…?"
Akagi Ryoko seemed flustered after hearing this news, unsure of what to do.
She didn't expect to run into his classmate after mentioning Shinichi Kudo; she felt particularly unlucky.
"Kudo-kun has taken a long leave of absence recently… No one can contact him."
After a brief explanation, Lin Yi continued, "Are you… Kudo-kun's girlfriend? I heard rumors before that he found a student from another school as his girlfriend, but I always thought it was false…"
Now that Lin Yi had the opportunity, he would definitely start badmouthing Shinichi Kudo without hesitation.
Isn't it common to smear one's competitor?
Even if the competition has ended, he still needs to smear him.
He needs to leave a bad impression of Shinichi Kudo on Kogoro Mouri!
"Yes, I am his girlfriend from another school!"
Upon hearing this, Akagi Ryoko nodded in agreement without thinking.
She didn't realize she had fallen into Lin Yi's trap, cooperating with Lin Yi to smear Shinichi Kudo.
Not only that, but Akagi Ryoko was secretly rejoicing, not expecting that Shinichi Kudo really did have a girlfriend outside of school. She had accidentally guessed correctly; how lucky!
"I see… Then… so to speak…"
Lin Yi paused, then "couldn't help" but ask, "The incident of you and Kudo-kun… coming out of the hotel together… is that also true?"
High school student, a boy and a girl, what could they be doing in a hotel? What could they do? Hmm?
As expected, after Lin Yi asked this question, Kogoro Mouri's eyebrows immediately furrowed.
He was clearly concerned about this issue.
"Is that really the case?" Kogoro Mouri also asked.
"That kind of thing…" Akagi Ryoko said, her face blushing, "That kind of thing, I can't say it out loud!!"
Can't say it out loud?
Then it's true?
That brat Shinichi Kudo really found a girlfriend outside and even booked a room?
After hearing this, although Kogoro Mouri didn't say anything, it was clear from the way he finished a glass of wine in one gulp that he was in a bad mood, unhappy, and displeased!
However, from Kogoro Mouri's perspective, it was understandable.
Kogoro Mouri knew about the childhood relationship between Shinichi and Ran, and he also noticed that Shinichi and Ran were quite close, and they were in the same school, the same class, and saw each other often.
Logically speaking, the possibility of them being together was relatively high, just like him and Eri.
However, things didn't develop as he imagined!
That bastard Shinichi Kudo didn't get together with Ran, and instead chose to be with a high school girl from another school!!
Although Akagi Ryoko was beautiful and cute, in Kogoro Mouri's eyes, she was just so-so!
For so many years, Shinichi Kudo hadn't even bought a gift to visit him, and that was fine, Kogoro Mouri could forgive Shinichi's insensitivity.
But his daughter is so cute, beautiful, and virtuous!
You didn't choose Ran, but instead chose a little girl?
"Hmph!"
The more Kogoro Mouri thought about it, the angrier he became. He felt that if he saw Shinichi Kudo next time, he might hit him!
However, after glancing at Lin Yi, Kogoro Mouri felt comfortable.
Fortunately, Ran had good taste and chose such a good boyfriend, who was not only smart but also willing to spend money.
Good, good.
"I'm sorry, Miss Akagi…"
Due to Ran's relationship, Kogoro Mouri suddenly lost interest in this beautiful girl. He said indifferently, "You've also heard what Lin Yi said, there's no way to contact Shinichi Kudo… We can't help you."
"Is… is that so?"
Akagi Ryoko's expression dimmed, and she said with disappointment.
He waved his hand dismissively: "We can't do anything about it. If you insist on finding Shinichi Kudo... then please go somewhere else."
"Sorry to bother you..."
Akagi Ryoko stood up somewhat dejectedly. She bowed and was about to leave when Lin Yi spoke.
"Miss Akagi, although we can't help you contact Shinichi Kudo, this man here is the famous Kogoro Mori... If you encounter any difficulties you can't solve, you can come to him."
Akagi Ryoko stopped upon hearing this. She looked at Kogoro Mori with some disbelief, finding it hard to believe that this middle-aged uncle was a capable detective.
She had never heard of a detective who started drinking in broad daylight.
However, Kogoro Mori had no intention of taking her case, so he didn't care.
He even drank several glasses of wine in front of her.
He was subtly hinting to her in an adult way—get lost, I'm not taking your case.
Since she couldn't find Shinichi Kudo, Akagi Ryoko had no choice but to settle for second best and reluctantly believe Lin Yi's words. She said, "Actually... I have indeed encountered some trouble. But here... it might not be clear to explain. Could you... come to my house?"
"Sorry... I've had too much to drink today." Kogoro Mori was truly a man of temperament. If he didn't want to go, he wouldn't. He waved his hand and said, "Go find another detective... I can recommend a reliable guy."
Before Kogoro Mori could finish speaking, Lin Yi interrupted, "I'll go with you and take a look..."
Then he leaned in close to Kogoro Mori and "kindly" advised, "Uncle Mori... I know you're upset, but as a detective, you can't lose your composure. Besides, if this gets out, it won't be good for your reputation."
Kogoro Mori opened his mouth, but in the end, he didn't say anything.
However, he found Lin Yi more and more pleasing to the eye.
Hmm, this kid is good... he even knows how to think of me. Not bad, not bad.
"I'll go to your house first to see the situation, and then, after I understand the situation, I'll report back to Detective Mori... Is that okay with you?"
Lin Yi turned his head and once again sent a beam of smiles towards Akagi Ryoko.
"Yes... no problem!"
Akagi Ryoko nodded quickly without any hesitation.
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