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"To be honest, before we were old enough to understand things, we even idolized Shinichi Kudo."
"We didn't realize that he was just like that until he couldn't even beat an elementary school student. It was just that the media had hyped him up and exaggerated his abilities."
"It's heartbreaking that they deceived our innocent feelings for so many years."
"He's been hyped up so much, but in reality he's incredibly weak. To defeat him, we only need a quarter of our Junior Detective Club to go."
"If he still dares to impersonate us elementary school students and try to infiltrate our Junior Detective Club, wouldn't that be admitting that he's no match for us elementary school students?"
“We elementary school students know we have to save face and shouldn’t do something as shameful as joining forces when we can’t win. Doesn’t he, a high school student, know that?”
Conan, who was eavesdropping, blushed as he was being belittled by the Teitan trio.
Seeing Conan, who was eavesdropping, get his comeuppance, Jiang Chengbei said with ill intent, "What if he's shameless enough to join your team if he can't beat you? What if he takes a pill to shrink and sneaks into your group?"
"Impossible! We used to be his fans, after all. How could such an arrogant, immature teenager be so shameless?"
"If he dares to do that, wouldn't he be admitting that he, a high school student, is inferior to us elementary school students?"
"It's one thing for others to say it, but if he admits it himself, then he's finished. How can he be a detective in the future?"
Hearing the Teitan trio's evaluation of him, Conan's face turned even redder. Luckily, they didn't know that he was Shinichi Kudo. Luckily, after what they said, Jiang Chengbei should no longer have any doubts about him... right?
"Ah, we were young and ignorant before, and we mistook Kudo for a treasure."
"Now that we're older, we realize that we elementary school students are better than high school students. We were just intimidated by their much bigger size before."
"If we had known earlier that Shinichi Kudo was so weak, we would have challenged him to a one-on-one fight long ago."
"It's a pity I haven't seen him in the last few days."
"Is he afraid of the challenge from us elementary school students and is hiding?"
"Probably."
……
Jiang Chengbei laughed unkindly as he watched the Teitan trio turn from fans to haters.
Conan, who was being teased by his friends, covered his face with his hands and silently comforted himself: Now Jiang Chengbei should finally believe that he is Conan... right?
After all, I, Shinichi Kudo, am just like my friends say. How could someone as proud as me join a fight if I can't win? I, Shinichi Kudo, would never do something so shameless!
Yes, I am Conan, not Shinichi Kudo!
On the other side, Inspector Megure took out his phone, wanting to share the good news with Midori at home, to tell her that Conan could call him "Dad," the most wonderful news ever.
However, he stopped halfway through dialing the phone number. How could he just tell him such important news by phone?
This should be discussed face-to-face!
So he decided to talk about it when he got home. He also thought it over further, then called Conan, who was eavesdropping nearby, over and gave him some instructions:
"Conan, when you get home and see Midori, you have to call her 'Mom,' not 'Auntie,' understand?"
If you call her "Auntie" again, and then she hears you call me "Dad," she'll be heartbroken, and I'll definitely be kneeling on a washboard.
"Conan, my happiness for the rest of my life depends on you. You can't let anything go wrong."
After hearing Megure's instructions, Conan nodded stiffly.
Actually, there was something he really wanted to say, but he didn't know if Inspector Megure would accept it.
Conan: If Inspector Megure is henpecked and afraid that Aunt Midori will be jealous, I can change how I address you. I can call you Uncle or Father again, okay?
……
After giving Conan his instructions, Inspector Megure was about to put away his phone when he suddenly realized that he had been busy with the case for the past few days and had forgotten something very important.
Although Conan solves all the cases, he has to write the reports himself, so he doesn't have time to call him across the ocean to let him know he's safe.
He must be very worried since we haven't been in touch for so long.
Perfect timing! It's nighttime here, but daytime on the other side of the ocean. It's the perfect time to make a call and let them know I'm safe.
So, Megure instructed Takagi to do his job well, and he left the scene, entered the corridor, and walked towards the stairwell.
Seeing Inspector Megure holding his phone, acting suspiciously, sometimes stopping to giggle, sometimes looking around, looking blissfully lost in thought, Jiang Chengbei, driven by curiosity, secretly followed him.
Jiang Chengbei, who had never encountered the Teitan trio of elementary school students who had such patience to listen to them complain about Shinichi Kudo, also took action.
Having met such a good listener as Jiang Chengbei, who was also an adult, the Teitan trio didn't want to miss the opportunity, so they went with him to see the play with Inspector Megure.
Looking at Megure's sneaky and furtive manner, he definitely wasn't planning on doing anything good. I followed him to take a look, and I could also continue to complain to Jiang Chengbei.
After criticizing Shinichi Kudo, they can also criticize the fat Inspector Megure. No matter who it is, as long as they are adults, they feel a great sense of accomplishment when they criticize them.
Jiang Chengbei, whom Conan considered the most dangerous person, was stalking Inspector Megure. Conan couldn't stand idly by, so he followed him to prevent Jiang Chengbei from harming his newly found "father," Inspector Megure.
Seeing everyone rushing out, the Mori father and daughter, along with Yoko Okino, became curious and followed them out.
And so, led by Megure, everyone went outside and came from the corridor to the stairwell.
Megure took out his phone in the stairwell and dialed the number he had called.
Jiang Chengbei and several others lay in the corridor outside the stairwell, eavesdropping.
The call connected quickly, and Inspector Megure's voice came from the stairwell:
"Moshi moshi, is that Kudo-kun? It's me, Megure..."
Chapter 68 He was called "Dad," and Megure floated away.
In the stairwell, after exchanging pleasantries with Yusaku Kudo on the other side of the ocean, their conversation finally got on track.
"Brother Yuzuo, is it convenient for you to talk now? Your wife isn't with you, is she?"
Hearing Megure's words, Yusaku Kudo frowned in confusion: "It's alright, I'm alone now, Inspector Megure, please feel free to speak."
"Well, Yuzaku, I'm a little excited right now. Let me calm down first, and I'll tell you some good news later."
After saying that, Inspector Megure chuckled foolishly and continued:
"Brother Yusaku, my son Conan called me Dad! He just called me Dad!"
Brother Yuzuo, do you know how excited I was when I first heard him call me Dad?
Ha ha……"
"Son? Inspector Megure, you have a son?" Hearing Megure's heartfelt laughter, Yusaku Kudo was taken aback at first, then immediately smiled and said:
"Congratulations, Inspector Megure! Congratulations on the birth of your son. I'm so happy for you both. You've come a long way, and now you have a son. It's such a wonderful thing."
Congratulations in advance! I'll bring my nephew a gift when I get back to Japan.
"Congratulations to you both! In the end, I have to thank you, Brother Yusaku. You are the greatest benefactor in my life."
Without you, I would have had no hope in this life, and I would never have seen the day I had a son. My gratitude to you is beyond measure.
Upon hearing Megure's words, Yusaku Kudo frowned slightly; something about Megure's words sounded off.
Weren't they just talking about Megure's newborn son? Why are they thanking him now?
What is there in myself that Megure would always be grateful for? Perhaps it's only the fact that I helped Megure solve cases back in Japan.
Kudo Yusaku was only thinking about the case, so he was polite in a polite manner:
"It's not that serious, just some minor cases. So many years have passed, Inspector Megure doesn't need to keep thanking me."
"Besides, your involvement in the investigation has given me inspiration for my novel; it's a win-win situation for both of us..."
"That's right, that's right, Brother Yuzuo is right. We are a win-win situation. We have always been complementary partners, perfect partners."
You used to help me solve cases, I met my KPIs, and you became the most famous mystery novelist in Japan, surpassing the fame of those famous detectives who make a living through deduction.
Now, our mutually beneficial relationship has taken a significant step forward. I have a son, you have far fewer worries, and you no longer have to worry about this matter being leaked or discovered. We're a win-win situation, hahaha…”
Kudo Yusaku: "..."
Is Megure getting carried away?
That's true, it's normal to get carried away when you have a child late in life.
Having figured this out, Yusaku Kudo waited until Inspector Megure finished his maniacal laughter on the other end of the phone before saying, "Inspector Megure, I don't quite understand what you're saying..."
"Huh, Brother Yuzaku didn't understand? Did I forget to say it? My bad, I'm just too happy right now, and I got too excited and started rambling. I don't even know what I said."
Alright, Yusaku, I'll say it again: don't worry, our son Conan is doing very well here with me. He's my biological son now.
Similarly, he's very satisfied with me as his father; he even called me "Dad" just now.
This was the first time I'd ever heard someone call me "Dad," and I was overjoyed.
Brother Youzuo, I never imagined that having a son call me Dad would be such a happy thing. I only realized this happiness today. I feel like I wasted my life before.
"Yusaku, you can rest assured from now on. Conan is doing very well with me."
After hearing Megure's words, even if Yusaku Kudo was incredibly intelligent, he couldn't understand what Megure meant by "our son Conan." Could it be that he and Megure, two grown men, could have a son named Conan?
Could it be that Megure suspects his son isn't his, and is calling to test him?
Or perhaps she should subtly suggest helping him find out who the father of his newborn son is? Who cheated on him?
Before Kudo Yusaku could figure out why Megure was behaving so strangely today, Megure, lost in blissful ecstasy, continued to proudly show off his eldest son:
"Brother Yusaku, our son Conan is amazing! Today he solved another case of a suicide frame-up where someone stabbed themselves in the back. Isn't he incredible?"
"Wait a minute, Inspector Megure, you're saying your son can solve cases? Didn't your son only start calling you 'Dad' today? How can he already be solving cases?"
Hearing Yusaku Kudo's shocked tone, Inspector Megure was overjoyed. He was extremely happy and finally experienced the joy of showing off his son. The feeling was indescribable.
"Yes, my son Conan called me Dad today, but what does that have to do with solving the case?"
Anyway, my son Conan is amazing. Not only can he solve cases, but he's been helping me solve cases these past few days, and he's solved so many!
My colleagues at the Metropolitan Police Department are all jealous of me and are trying to sabotage me behind my back.
Now I stand out from the crowd, and as the saying goes, "the tallest tree in the forest catches the most wind." It's not easy for me to get along with my mediocre colleagues anymore.
It's all because my son Conan is just too outstanding, so outstanding that he's become the target of people's resentment.
He defeated Shinichi multiple times a few days ago, and now Shinichi is too ashamed to show his face, hiding away to heal his wounds. I haven't seen him for several days now.
"What? He even defeated Shinichi? Impossible!"
Originally calm, composed, and gentle, Kudo Yusaku couldn't accept it and lost his composure when he heard that his son was inferior to Megure's son. His face instantly turned ashen, and he angrily said: