Chapter 396 We have known each other for two days!
Chapter 396 We have known each other for two days!
—————May 27, 3:35 p.m.——————
—————Tokyo area, Xiangyuan Universal Office——————
Crunch——————
The door of Xiangyuan Universal Office was pushed open.
The blue hedgehog strolled out of Xiangyuan Universal Office.
He stood in front of the office door, stroking his chin, thinking.
"Do you think I should change my sign back to [Xiangyuan Law Firm]?"
"Although it's called a universal firm, it seems like we haven't received any commissions other than lawsuits."
Nanatsuki Koshimizu stuck her head out from the second floor and stared at the hedgehog-headed man downstairs for a while.
Is it possible that you simply don’t accept non-litigation commissions?
In other general law firms, detectives do the work, but in your case, lawyers do it.
Given the reputation of this profession as a legal expert, who would ask a lawyer to help investigate an affair or find a cat?
"...I don't think there is any difference. People who don't pay attention to the legal world won't come to your firm for commissions."
"This place isn't even a commercial district. It took me a while to find it according to the map."
Listening to the lawyer's assistant's complaints, Xiang Yuanguang looked a little embarrassed.
He coughed twice and spoke in a pretentious manner.
"As the saying goes, a great hermit hides in the city. Although I am not a great hermit, I can be considered a moderate hermit."
"I'll hide in the residential area while others hide in the city. Isn't that reasonable?"
...What is a middle hermit? I have only heard of a divine hermit.
Maybe one day you will pass by an abandoned shrine and be drawn into the fantasy of Kamikakushi.
Feeling the scorching sun outside, Nanatsuki Koshimizu wisely closed the window.
Hedgehogs are known to tolerate seven times more heat than humans.
It was such a hot day, she even felt too hot to stick her head outside. How could she go out and act crazy like a blue hedgehog?
(Is the weather here very hot? It’s far less than in my hometown.)
(When I traveled through time, the temperature in my hometown was already 37 or 38 degrees. How could this be possible?)
He shook his head towards Yuan Guang and sighed at the fragility of the local people.
It's just a little sunshine, what can it do to me?
I am the ultimate creature that defeated the sun! My power surpasses that of the locals!
But then again, the sunlight is indeed a bit dazzling.
It's not a good idea to stay outside all the time. He might get tanned soon.
The hedgehog-haired boy suddenly thought of Hattori Heiji, whom he hadn't seen for two days.
If I remember correctly, neither of his parents are very dark-skinned. This guy either inherited the tan or got sunburned.
It seems that the sunshine in Conan's world also carries something.
It can even change color due to sun exposure, which is really scary.
Sighing secretly, Xiang Yuanguang put his hands in the pockets of his blue coat.
Just as I was about to push the door and go back to watch TV, I suddenly heard the sound of a vehicle moving.
(Wow, you’re off work so early in the afternoon? What kind of job is so leisurely?)
The Hedgehog Head turned curiously to look at the oncoming vehicle.
Then, his expression suddenly froze and he disappeared out the door in a flash.
Snap——————
The door of Xiangyuan Office was closed.
Hattori Heiji and Mori Kogoro, who were refused entry, looked at each other.
They could see the speechlessness in each other's eyes.
Why did this hedgehog hide without saying a word when he saw them, as if they were the plague god?
If the situation wasn't special this time, they wouldn't have come to find Xiang Yuanguang!
Boom, boom, boom, boom.
"Open the door, Xiang Yuan, open the door! Isn't it still business hours?"
"We are looking for you because we have a commission. Open the door, we really have a commission!" Listening to the voices outside the door, Nanatsuki Koshimizu drank an ice-cold Coke, feeling a little annoyed.
In the afternoon, I just want to drink Coke and watch TV. What's wrong with these guys...
And there was a person's voice that sounded strangely familiar, who was it... ?
Xiang Yuanguang picked up the unopened bottle of ice cola and twisted it open.
Then he took a sip and opened the door with a frown on his face.
He looked at Hattori Heiji and Mori Kogoro outside the gate with displeasure.
"If you want a commission, you can knock on the door on the second floor. The first floor is the living area."
"And what commissions can you two come to me for? I'll be honest, I don't know where Kudo Shinichi is."
"If you want to find it, go find it yourself. Oh, yes, I can't find cats or dogs either, and I don't investigate gossips—"
"In short, I don't accept any commissions other than defense commissions."
"I think you two great detectives definitely don't have any defense commissions, so you can go back now."
In response, Kogoro Mori's face was full of black lines and he coughed.
He really came here this time for a defense commission, but he didn't really want Xiang Yuanguang to help with the defense.
I just plan to let Xiang Yuanguang be the defense lawyer to ask about the case.
"How could that be, little Xiang Yuan? We've been friends for two months!"
"How can you be so cruel to me? Anyway, I do have a commission and need your help this time."
"Besides you, there is no one here who can help me!"
Osaka Black Chicken also nodded in cooperation and said with the same affection.
"Yes, yes, Brother Xiang Yuan, we have known each other for two days!"
"They say the Tribunal is like a battlefield. We have fought on the battlefield and have a close relationship. How can you be so ruthless?"
...Uncle Maori is okay, after all, it has been almost two months since we met.
But what's the matter with you these past two days? At best, we are familiar strangers, right?
Xiang Yuanguang didn't know where to start complaining for a moment.
Finally, he could only sigh, then opened the door and let the two great detectives in.
Boom————————
The door was closed and the two detectives just came in, their eyes instantly fell on Nanatsuki Koshimizu who was watching TV on the sofa in the living room.
To be honest, Kogoro Mori did not have a deep impression of Nanatsuki Koshimizu.
Apart from the time when we were at Yueying Island, we hardly spoke a word. I didn't expect that this guy now lives in Xiangyuan Office.
Hattori Heiji turned his head and looked at Xiang Yuanguang thoughtfully.
"Brother Xiang Yuan, is this the paralegal you mentioned? It doesn't look very big."
"I feel like some people would believe me if I said I was a high school student. Let me tell you, employing minors is against the law!"
"Didn't you check my information? Didn't you check her information?"
The blue hedgehog took a sip of his iced cola and motioned for everyone to sit down at the table in the living room.
To be honest, when he saw Hattori Heiji and Mori Kogoro appear together.
He was indeed shocked, especially when Hattori Heiji came to him for help.
This guy might be too familiar, or was he simply dragged here by Uncle Maori to make up the numbers?
As soon as the people over there sat down, the lawyer's assistant behind the sofa quietly poked his head out.
(Mori-san looks familiar, but I’ve rarely seen the dark-skinned Kansai guy next to him…)
(But I seem to have some impression of him. Where have I seen him before?)
Nanatsuki Koshimizu quietly watched the situation over there.
Pay special attention to Hattori Heiji. After all, this guy made some noise as soon as he came in.
(There seemed to be a defense commission the day before yesterday, and Xiang Yuan mentioned that a familiar detective came to assist.)
(Now it seems like this guy must be him... He looks a bit like Kudo Shinichi...?)
(If you change the skin color and accent, it will be exactly the same.)
"I'm looking for you this time mainly for one thing. At the moment, I'm afraid you're the only one who can help."
Kogoro Mouri became serious.
"My client has been involved in a criminal case, and I would like to ask you to help investigate the situation."
(End of this chapter)