"Oh~~ As expected of Mr. Mouri's assistant, the logical reasoning ability is indeed very strong."
Takashi Matsuo couldn't help but applaud, and the others also applauded to express their admiration.
However, their applause was not as loud as the applause just now for Kogoro Mouri guessing correctly.
After all, Detective Mouri quickly wrote down the answer, while that assistant reasoned it out after two or three minutes.
Which is stronger, it's clear at a glance.
The others thought so too.
"Mr. Mouri, your assistant successfully deduced the answer," Takashi Matsuo said.
Kogoro Mouri said with a calm expression, "This is just basic detective work, nothing to praise."
"Mr. Mouri is really strict with himself," Takashi Matsuo flattered him, then said, "Let's look at the next question."
Takashi Matsuo picked up another question board, which had another reasoning question written on it, and said:
"A pair of enemies were captured by a serial killer and locked in a secret room."
"The serial killer gave them a question. Whoever can successfully guess the correct date within the time limit can open the door and leave safely."
"First, the serial killer gave ten dates, which are May 16, 17, 19, June 15, 18, July 14, 16, August 14, 15, 17."
"The serial killer told A the month and told B the day."
"And the serial killer knows that they will not tell each other the information they know."
"When the time limit was about to arrive, A suddenly laughed and said, 'Anyway, I can't guess it, because I'm sure you can't guess it either.'"
"When A finished saying this, B immediately stood up, told the serial killer the correct date, and escaped."
"Afterward, A also guessed the date, but it was too late… So, what is the date?"
"The difficulty of this question is much higher than the previous one, and it tests a person's logical thinking ability even more."
After Takashi Matsuo finished speaking to the camera, he turned to Kogoro Mouri again: "So, Mr. Mouri, will you know the answer as quickly as last time?"
Kogoro Mouri supported his chin and said in a deep voice, "Well… this question is indeed much more difficult, and it does require a little time."
"It seems that even our detective Mouri can't solve this question right away," Takashi Matsuo said with a smile.
Kogoro Mouri looked at the camera in front of him and said with a smile, "Mr. Matsuo, I'm just an ordinary detective, not Sherlock Holmes… My reasoning ability is limited."
He pretended to look at the camera, but his eyes actually fell on Lin Yi's hand, his index finger was trembling slightly.
From the tremor, he got two numbers.
Kogoro Mouri immediately knew the answer. He naturally looked at Takashi Matsuo and said with a smile, "Okay… I just needed that much time, I already know the answer."
Saying that, Kogoro Mouri picked up a pen and started writing the date on the answer sheet.
However, what Kogoro Mouri didn't know was that Yoko Okino had been paying attention to Lin Yi.
She also captured Lin Yi's small movements.
Yoko Okino saw his naturally drooping left hand trembling, one… two… three… … … seven.
After a short pause, he started trembling again: one… two… three… … … sixteen.
July… sixteen?
Yoko Okino blinked her eyes. She was a little unsure. This might just be an unconscious action of the other party, or it might be a hint.
She couldn't help but focus her gaze on Kogoro Mouri, waiting for him to give the answer.
Surely… not, right?
Yoko Okino waited for the answer to be revealed with great curiosity.
"Mr. Mouri has already written the answer!" Takashi Matsuo said with a smile, "Then let's take a look at Mr. Mouri's answer. What is the date?"
Kogoro Mouri turned over the answer sheet with a smile: "It's July 16."
"July 16? Is this answer correct? Let's take a look!"
Takashi Matsuo said and tore off the sticker covering the answer on the question board. The date was indeed July 16.
"July 16!! Congratulations to Mr. Mouri for getting it right again!!"
Takashi Matsuo said with a somewhat surprised expression. At the same time, there was a burst of thunderous applause in the studio. Obviously, the others were also surprised by Kogoro Mouri's extraordinary reasoning ability.
"It's nothing, everyone, don't be so excited. I believe my colleagues can do it too," Kogoro Mouri said, but the smile on his face had already betrayed him.
It's… It really is July 16!
Yoko Okino looked at Lin Yi in surprise. She didn't expect that Lin Yi was really giving Kogoro Mouri hints.
In that case… is Lin Yi's reasoning ability stronger than Kogoro Mouri's?
As soon as she thought of this, Yoko Okino felt a burst of disbelief.
Lin Yi in the audience also noticed Yoko Okino's gaze. He smiled, put his hand on his lips, and made a "shh" gesture.
Yoko Okino understood.
Takashi Matsuo noticed the dazed Yoko Okino and couldn't help but smile: "Miss Yoko? You look very surprised…"
"Yes… yes," Yoko Okino quickly looked at Takashi Matsuo, then looked at Kogoro Mouri; "I… I haven't figured it out yet, but Mr. Mouri has already written the correct answer."
"It's really amazing… I wish I were as smart as Mr. Mouri," Yoko Okino said with a look of envy.
"I'm not as smart as you guys think," Kogoro Mouri couldn't stop smiling.
"Mr. Mouri, can you tell us how you got the answer of July 16?" Takashi Matsuo said, "I believe most people are as confused as I am now."
"Actually, it's not difficult. The key lies in what A said… Before I reveal the process, I would like to ask my assistant to reason it out first."
Kogoro Mouri said with a smile, "After all, give the young people more opportunities."
Takashi Matsuo nodded and said, "It can be seen that Mr. Mouri is very willing to promote the younger generation. So, Assistant Lin, have you reasoned out the answer now?"
The staff handed the drawing tube to Lin Yi again.
Lin Yi said with a wry smile, "So far, I have only reasoned out half of it… I haven't completely reasoned out July 16 yet. However, I can try… If I don't say anything, Mr. Mouri will definitely scold me when he gets back."
Takashi Matsuo said with a smile, "Is Mr. Mouri always so strict with you?"
"Yes."
"Then… please tell us your reasoning."
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