Zongman: People in Conan, raising cats and mice

Although many people still don't know Matsumoto Akira and others, Miss Daidoji Tomoyo is a household name.

What's more, the circle of the consortium is neither big nor small. Last time at the Suzuki consortium's banquet, Matsumoto Akira was with Suzuki Sonoko and others.

So when many people saw Matsumoto Akira and his group coming, they stepped back and made way for them like a tide.

The person in front has set an example, and the people behind naturally don't want to lag behind. After all, since the person in front is willing to make way, it means that the people coming over must be qualified.

However, Kogoro Mouri was really hard to find. Matsumoto Akira and Mouri Ran walked through the crowd for a long time but did not see Kogoro Mouri.

"That's really weird. Dad wouldn't go off to drink somewhere again, would he? The party hasn't even started yet!"

Xiaolan put her hands on her hips, took out her cell phone angrily, and dialed Kogoro Mouri.

"Hello? Oh, it's Xiaolan, how did you know I was going to the party?!"

Kogoro Mori, who was driving, said this with a slightly stunned look, and subconsciously put the cigarette in his mouth into the ashtray in the car.

"So you guys are going too. I'm still outside now and haven't arrived yet, but we'll be at the manor soon. These rich people are really rich. The manor is so big!"

"Okay, let's stop talking for now. I'll be there soon and will come find you later!"

Maori Kogoro hung up the phone in a hurry. The two had to stay there for a while, until more than ten minutes later, they finally met Maori Kogoro and Conan, and -

"Mom! I didn't expect you to come with Dad!"

Ran Mouri's eyes lit up, and she walked over and hugged her mother in surprise like a happy little deer, while Eri Kisaki patted Ran Mouri's back helplessly.

"Alright, alright~ We've only seen each other before, no need to get so excited, Xiaolan~"

"That's true!"

Ran Mouri's emotions gradually calmed down. She glanced at her father and Conan, then turned around and asked Kisaki Eri with a puzzled look.

"But it's rare for you to come to a banquet with your father! Previously, only the Sonoko family invited you to attend together!"

"As for the Suzuki family, that's because our family has a close relationship with the Suzuki family! It's hard to refuse directly~"

Kisaki Eri explained with a smile, "As for the Daidoji Foundation, the Daidoji Foundation has never invited us before!"

"No matter what, you should take this sudden invitation seriously. But your father only cares about eating and drinking for free!"

In other words, Kogoro Mori is more focused on responding to the opponent's moves, and basically does not make much preparation in advance.

Therefore, I don’t care at all about the various reasons and possible ideas behind this.

Kisaki Eri looked at Mouri Kogoro, who showed a very pure smile and laughed a few times like a child.

Ever since his wife came back, he has never looked at other women openly.

It would have been fine if he hadn't come back before, but now his wife has returned to the family. No matter what, he can't let her down, right?

If they separate again due to some incident, there will probably be no possibility of recovery.

Looking at her husband's slightly idiotic smile, Kisaki Eri reached out and rubbed her temple hard.

"Look, I'm telling you! Your dad doesn't care about these details at all!"

Mao Lilan also noticed the smile her father deliberately showed. Maybe in her father's eyes, it represented honesty, but in their eyes, it was just like dementia.

That smile, those eyes, are like a clear spring, exuding a pure breath that has not been polluted by knowledge.

Looking at the performance of his wife and daughter, Kogoro Mouri turned to Conan with some confusion and gave him the same smile he had just given him.

Conan immediately rolled his eyes at Mouri Kogoro. Although he couldn't say anything, he would definitely take the necessary actions.

Kogoro Mouri didn't hesitate at all, and like an arrow shot from a bow, he hit Conan's head directly with a hammer.

Suddenly, Kogoro Maori felt that everything was back, as if everything was back to the original feeling.

"Long time no see, Uncle Maori and Aunt Eri! Have any interesting cases happened recently? Uncle Maori?"

Matsumoto Akira stood calmly by the side, like a sculpture. After Xiaolan and the others met each other, his high emotions gradually calmed down and he came over to say hello and changed the topic.

"I didn't notice just now, but you're here too, Matsumoto! Wait, I didn't figure out before, why are you guys here?"

After Kogoro Mori greeted Matsumoto Akira quite normally, he slowly realized some of the problems and looked at Matsumoto Akira with some confusion.

"Haven't we met at the last party? I'm pretty good friends with the eldest daughter of the Daidoji Group, Daidoji Tomoyo!"

Matsumoto Akira was a little surprised. He thought that everyone had met each other at the last banquet at Sonoko's house.

Matsumoto Akira looked at his watch and found that it was still early, then continued to explain, "I came here with Xiaolan before, and I heard that you would also come to attend this banquet, so I stayed here on purpose!"

"I see. That's all right then. But dear son-in-law, do you have such a wide network of contacts? I hope you can introduce more people to me in the future. If there is a commission, I will definitely give you a share of the profits!"

Kogoro Mori nodded as if nothing had happened, but in fact he had already quietly moved closer to Matsumoto Akira and spoke to him in a low voice.

"Dad! You are from a famous family, but why do you always act so strangely?"

Mao Lilan couldn't stand it anymore and started to complain. She was not the kind of person who cared about family background, but who knew that her father was indeed from a famous family?

But this so-called "born into a noble family" has no effect on my father today. My father's words and deeds do not have the demeanor of a descendant of a noble family.

"Oh, everyone has to eat, my dear daughter! You have Matsumoto to rely on now, so you can rest easy, but I, your dad, have to support the family!"

Kogoro Mori's tone was full of helplessness.

Conan behind him rolled his eyes, while Kisaki Eri gently pushed up her glasses.

Supporting the family? Would their family be short of this little money? Not to mention the wealth of the Maori family, it was more than enough for her daily legal fees.

Eri Kisaki has long regarded Kogoro Mouri's detective work as his hobby. Anyway, her family is not short of money, so she can afford this hobby.

However, Kogoro Mouri's "pitying" look is a bit too exaggerated.

"It's better not to ask for anything. After all, Tomoyo is a friend of mine and Xiaolan. If there is a request, doesn't it mean that Tomoyo is in trouble?"

The corners of Matsumoto Akira's mouth twitched slightly, but he still flatly rejected Mori Kogoro's request.

"Oh, too!"

After Mouri Kogoro reacted, he nodded quickly, then quickly curled up, straightened his clothes, and adjusted his expression.

In an instant, he transformed from a slightly frivolous man into a serious, powerful social elite.

"Although we are not shy about seeing doctors, we don't want any random doctor to come to our house! Just ignore what I said just now!"

Kogoro Mori spoke with a serious face, while Akira Matsumoto nodded cooperatively.

"Well, let's go in first. The door over there has been open for a while. If you don't go in now, your dream of eating and drinking for free might be ruined~"

Kisaki Eri spoke calmly on the side, while Mouri Kogoro simply waved his hand.

"Impossible. Those guys who have been working in the upper class society are all people who would rather save face than suffer in vain. I bet that even if we go in later, no one will touch those snacks!"

Maori Kogoro stretched his neck. Although he said so, he still walked in front and led everyone into the room where the banquet was held.

As expected, although not completely untouched, the snacks and drinks and juices were basically intact.

What moved the most were actually the ceremonial wines placed on the banquet table, and many people were holding wine glasses in their hands.

The wine in the glass looked like it hadn't been drunk much, but the glass seemed to be attached to the hand and rarely left the hand.

Not long after Mouri Kogoro arrived, someone came over to say hello. Mouri Kogoro's fame was at its peak, after all, he had Conan's blessing.

What's more, not long ago, he returned to the Maori family to meet his old father, although it was not so public that the Maori family made a special announcement.

However, the necessary news was still spread by the Mori family, and many people in the consortium knew that this detective who seemed to be easy to offend was backed by someone.

Maybe I might offend some of you when solving cases, but it shouldn't be a problem to give you some face when necessary, right?

After all, even if you are someone within the consortium, if your crime is solved and you even confess it to the police, there is no need to protect you, right?

If it were in the past, he might not necessarily abandon his own people, but now after knowing the identity behind Kogoro Mori, there is no need to fight to the death.

If it is a minor crime, it is easy to get away with it. If you kill someone on the spot and are caught and confess, then you are just unlucky and we will get you out in a few years.

Although Kogoro Mori seemed to be completely indifferent to all these, when he actually dealt with them, he seemed to be quite at ease, just like he did at the banquet at Sonoko's house before.