Ke Xue: Ai-chan and I have an agreement

In the spacious and bright room of the organization's base, Vermouth sat opposite a man with a healthy wheat-colored complexion.

"Long time no see, Vermouth. Why have you been staying in Japan recently?" The man asked Vermouth after picking up the glass and taking a sip of whiskey.

Vermouth propped up her cheek with one hand, and elegantly held a cigarette with the other hand. Her eyes flashed with a hint of teasing, "It's just some personal matters. Why, are you interested in my private life?"

The man shook his head slightly and chuckled. "What happened at the Beihu Hotel yesterday caused quite a stir. All major media outlets are reporting on this incident extensively."

"I'm very interested in this, so I want to ask you, who is one of the parties involved in the incident."

Vermouth took a deep breath of smoke and then slowly exhaled the smoke.

The thin cloud of smoke hovered between the two of them like a veil, making their vision somewhat blurry.

"If you really want to know what happened, you can go find Gin, but I don't think he is likely to tell you."

"After all, he was the most unlucky person yesterday. Of course, Pisk, who was burned to death, was also very miserable."

Hearing this, the man put down his wine glass, not surprised by Vermouth's answer, then stood up and prepared to leave.

"In that case, I'll go talk to the other party."

Vermouth raised her eyebrows when she heard the man's words, "Then I suggest you bring some US dollars as a gift. He will like it."

"I'll consider your suggestion."

The man left a few words and quickly left the base. Vermouth looked at his departing back and her eyes became deep.

Bourbon, what is your purpose in caring so much about Potter?

The man just now was a member of the brewery, codenamed Bourbon and alias Toru Amuro.

Suddenly, a ring rang. It was Gin calling.

Listening to Gin's words, Vermouth's expression became somewhat intriguing.

A lot of evidence of communication with the FBI was found in Pisk's villa, which basically confirms Pisk's suspicion of being an insider.

But now, they have no way to confront Pisk.

He has been burned to charcoal and is probably in the morgue of the Metropolitan Police Department.

However, Vermouth always remained suspicious of Yuichi Shiina.

You know, she was the first person to discover the FBI.

As early as the case of Tomoaki Shinide, she had never believed in Yuichi Shiina.

And now, she still remains highly suspicious of Shiina Yuichi.

This is already the second time!

The FBI also appeared in the last incident involving Tomoaki Arata, and Shiina Yuichi was also there that time. Could it be that all this is just a coincidence?

Could it really be that simple?

However, she did not have any conclusive evidence to prove that Shiina Yuichi had any connection with the FBI.

Besides, the high and mighty BOSS always seems to have great trust in Shiina Yuichi.

As for the exact reason, it is still a mystery shrouding Vermouth's mind, leaving her a little confused.

Just as she was thinking hard but had no clue, the person she was talking about, Yuichi Shiina, was in the middle of a fierce battle.

Ran Mouri and Conan stared at the hot pot in front of them. Steam was rising from the pot. Inside was a layer of red oil that began to roll because of the heat. The densely packed chili segments were shocking.

The tip of my nose twitched and I could feel the spicy smell in the air.

Mao Lilan couldn't help swallowing and asked in a somewhat uncertain tone.

"Brother Youyi...is this really hot pot?"

"Of course." Shiina Yuichi gave a positive answer, "Authentic Chinese hot pot, you can eat and cook at the same time."

As he spoke, Shiina Yuichi placed all the cuts of meat on the table, along with some side dishes and milk to relieve the spiciness.

Very thorough preparation.

Yuichi Shiina firmly believes that once you have tasted hot pot, no one will be able to resist its temptation.

Under the instigation of Yuichi Shiina, Ran Mouri couldn't help but pick up a piece of beef and put it in the pot to blanch it.

Finally, under Yuichi Shiina's expectant gaze, he ate the piece of beef.

Chewing the hot beef in her mouth, accompanied by waves of spicy taste, made Mao Lilan suddenly feel a little overwhelmed.

Conan tactfully handed over a bottle of milk. After taking two gulps, Mao Lilan felt a little better.

"How is it?" asked Shiina Yuichi.

Mao Lilan paused for a moment and said in a tangled voice, "It's very spicy. I couldn't accept it at first, but after savoring it carefully, it's really delicious."

Hearing Mao Lilan's contradictory words, Conan couldn't help but frown and thought to himself, "Can this be eaten?"

At this moment, Shiina Yu's eyes suddenly lit up and he gave Mao Li Ran a thumbs up without hesitation, indicating that he completely understood what she meant.

Shiina Yuichi is very familiar with food like hot pot.

The feeling that the more it is cooked, the more fragrant it becomes, and the more it is eaten, the more addictive it becomes, which makes people unable to stop.

Although it may be a little difficult for people who try it for the first time, it seems to have a magical power that makes people can't help but pick up chopsticks and want to continue exploring.

After getting the affirmation, Shiina Yuichi was even more unceremonious and started to sweep away the beef on the table like a whirlwind.

Ran Mouri on the side slowed down for a moment, staring at Shiina Yuichi as he wolfed down the food, while constantly savoring the unique and wonderful taste in her mind.

Finally, she couldn't suppress the urge in her heart and couldn't help waving the chopsticks in her hand again.

Witnessing the two people eating heartily, Conan fell into deep thought.

After a long while, he seemed to have figured something out, and muttered to himself, "Hmm...looking at them like this, this thing should be edible."

Then, he imitated the actions of the two men, carefully picked up a piece of tender mutton with chopsticks, and gently put it into the steaming pot and dipped it a few times.

When the meat slices became cooked, he couldn't wait to put them into his mouth.

In an instant, a burning sensation surged up to the throat, as if a ball of hot flame was burning in the mouth.

His eyes widened instantly, his face turned red, and a cough came from his throat.

Without thinking too much, he immediately reached for the milk beside him, as if he had grabbed a life-saving straw.

After gulping down a few mouthfuls, the cold milk slightly reduced the burning sensation brought by the spiciness, but that unique spicy taste still remained in the mouth, leaving an endless aftertaste.

Conan finally understood what Mao Lilan said just now. It turns out that this kind of hot pot is so special.

"Hmm... this thing is really interesting." He muttered to himself, his eyes flashing with surprise and curiosity.

Gradually, Conan was completely immersed in this wonderful experience that was both spicy and refreshing, and seemed to have forgotten everything around him.

Every bite brought a new sensation that made him want to stop.

Now he was completely trapped in it and couldn't extricate himself.

Seeing the looks of the two, Shiina Yuichi nodded with satisfaction.

That's it!

The three of them ate and chatted. The hotpot dispelled the winter chill and the atmosphere became much more lively.