Chapter 235: Harsh Words Hurt More Than June's Cold
"Need not to know," Chi Feichei said in a low voice.
This was the advantage of being a Bounty Hunter. He could know some things that were inconvenient for the Police Force to disclose to non-police personnel.
Although the Police wouldn't tell him all the clues they had, they would reveal some general Situation. For example, in this Case, the Bounty directly stated – Pay Attention To the screening of Police Internal Affairs personnel!
This indicated that the Case might be related to someone within the Police Force.
Mori Kogoro and Conan were both Be Stunned.
They naturally knew that this didn't just mean 'Need not to know'; it was also the Police Force's Secret Code, indicating that the Incident was related to the Police Internal Affairs, and the Murderer might be someone from the upper echelons capable of influencing the entire Police Department.
But Chi Feichei wasn't part of the Police Force, so Why would he know...
Chi Feichei Look Towards Wataru Takagi, "The reason you wouldn't say anything is Probably Because of this, right?"
Wataru Takagi was Speechless, looking at Chi Feichei with resentment. Boss, do you have to be so Keenness?
Once Seeing Wataru Takagi's Reaction, Mori Kogoro felt something was Wrong. He Seized Wataru Takagi's Collar and Ask, "Is that true? Police Officer Takagi!"
"This..." Wataru Takagi stammered.
"By the Way, Police Officer Takagi, you've always liked Officer Sato, right?" Conan exposed his weakness from the Aside with a sly look.
Wataru Takagi blushed a bit, "Uh..."
"That's a bit interesting," Mori Kogoro instantly cooperated with Conan, aiming at Wataru Takagi and Threatened, "How about I help you express your feelings to her?"
"That's too much bullying," Haibara Ai sighed in a low voice.
"It's unbearable to watch," Chi Feichei agreed.
Wataru Takagi continued to complain resentfully. They Say So, but if it's unbearable to watch, why don't they Stop? What's with that look like they're about to grab a Plate of Snacks and watch? Once Seeing Mori Kogoro about to Go To Sato Miwako, he quickly pulled him back, "Wait! I'll tell you then!"
Only then did Mori Kogoro Stop.
Wataru Takagi leaned closer and said in a low voice, "I'm telling you, you absolutely must not tell the Media. Actually, Officer Shiba also died last night holding his Police Handbook..."
Mori Kogoro was startled, "Say So, could it really be..."
Ninzaburo Shiratori Step Forward to Stop them, "You don't need to Ask any further..."
"Need not to know, right?" Mori Kogoro looked at Ninzaburo Shiratori with Half-Moon Eyes.
Ninzaburo Shiratori immediately looked at Wataru Takagi: "..."
He already said it! Takagi's mouth can't be controlled!
Wataru Takagi choked. That wasn't what he said. He Look Towards Chi Feichei: "..."
Chi Feichei looked at Ninzaburo Shiratori: "..."
Conan looked at these four people: "..."
Haibara Ai: "..."
So the Problem is, Because of whom did the awkward silence happen?
After a moment of silence, Ninzaburo Shiratori and Wataru Takagi looked at each other, then left with their heads down.
"Too much bullying!" Mori Kogoro was unwilling, But he was no longer a Detective. If they needed to keep it Confidential from him, he had No Method.
Even, for the sake of the Police Force's Reputation, it was best for him not to investigate and Entrust To the Police Internal Affairs to Solve it.
Conan's Expression was also Solemn. He looked up, looking at Chi Feichei's Calm Face, "Brother Chi is also paying attention to this Case?"
"There are So Many Reports, it's hard not to See them," Chi Feichei said.
"Then..." Conan was about to Ask Chi Feichei if he had any View, when he was Interrupted by the noise from the Aside.
"Bastard!" Inspector Odagiri pointed at Odagiri Toshiya and scolded, "This is not the Place you Should come to at all! This Party Probably didn't invite you, right?"
Odagiri Toshiya frowned and lit a Cigarette, roaring at Inspector Odagiri, "Are you annoying or not?! Without you, can't I come here?"
"That Young Man is his Son, Toshiya," Mori Kogoro Go To Kisaki Eri and others and introduced in a low voice, "I Previously heard Households say he was in a Rock Band."
"Chief, please don't be angry," Ninzaburo Shiratori quickly Step Forward to mediate.
Inspector Odagiri said to Odagiri Toshiya, "Get out! You Wild Dog, stop coming here to look for Food!"
Odagiri Toshiya instantly Exploded, "What did you Say?!"
"Sorry, Chief Odagiri," Chi Feichei Step Forward, Calmly Gazing at Inspector Odagiri, "Toshiya is here Because I called him."
Inspector Odagiri was Be Stunned. From Chi Feichei's Calmness, he felt... the protection of a Friend!
He always thought Odagiri Toshiya would only make some bad friends, and didn't know that his Son Actually had other Friends... No, if he thought carefully, it Seemingly had been a long Time since he had properly understood his Son.
"Sorry, sorry," Morizono Kikuto also rushed over from the other side of the Banquet Hall and smiled at Odagiri Toshiya, "Since you've come to the banquet, don't argue with your Old Dad!"
Odagiri Toshiya took a Deep breath, suppressed the Anger in his Heart, picked up the Guitar Case leaning against the Table, and said to Chi Feichei and Morizono Kikuto, "Sorry, I'll leave first."
Chi Feichei followed without turning his Head, his unemotional voice falling into Inspector Odagiri's Ears: "A good word warms you through three winters, a harsh word hurts you in June's cold."
Morizono Kikuto was Speechless. These two Little Partners of his really were...
Odagiri Toshiya had an Explosive Personality and would confront whenever he wanted. Chi Feichei looked Calm and steady, But when he really confronted, he didn't put anyone in his Eyes.
Haibara Ai gave Inspector Odagiri a Glance, then decisively followed Chi Feichei.
After Getting Along, she thought Odagiri Toshiya wasn't a Bad Person, and he was Brother Hichiji's Friend, so she would Definitely stand on Odagiri Toshiya's side too.
Moreover, as a Father, it wasn't Excessive for Inspector Odagiri to scold a couple of sentences, But saying "Wild Dog" was too hurtful...
"Excuse me," Morizono Kikuto managed to squeeze out a Sentence, then also followed out.
Among them, a long-haired Woman also secretly followed out. Conan Pay Attention To her and looked a couple more times.
"That Woman..." Mori Kogoro muttered in a low voice, "I Seemingly have seen her somewhere."
The Atmosphere in the venue became a bit Repression.
Inspector Odagiri stood in the Original Place in Silence. The other people also didn't know what they Should Say.
"Chief..." Ninzaburo Shiratori bit the bullet and Step Forward. Can you Give Face? This is his Younger Sister's Wedding Banquet, making it so awkward...
"Nothing," Inspector Odagiri Suddenly smiled, "Unexpectedly, there would be a Day when I would be Accused by a junior!"
Harsh words hurt more than June's cold...
After he Said those Words, he also felt some regret...
That Young Master of Machike Group really didn't Give Face at all...
Ninzaburo Shiratori smiled awkwardly. On one side was his Superior's Superior, and on the other side was the Heir of Shinchi Group plus the Heir of Morizono Group. It wasn't good for him to Comment on either side. Moreover, it related to Father and Son matters. He and Odagiri Toshiya couldn't be considered Friends, so he had no Stance to Say anything.
"Okay, I'm fine. That kid finally made some friends that are presentable," Inspector Odagiri snorted coldly, "But with his Level, he Probably doesn't even understand what people are saying!"
The Atmosphere only then eased up.
Ninzaburo Shiratori laughed wryly. The Chief was saying one thing but meaning another...
...
The four people didn't leave the Hotel. They sat in the Hotel First Floor Lobby.
"Really sorry," Odagiri Toshiya stubbed out the Cigarette in the Ashtray. The Purple Sunglasses stuck in his Hair were Already pulled down, blocking his Eyes. Then he leaned back and said casually, "If I had known earlier that Old Man was so ungiving of Face, I wouldn't have come. You guys go in. I'll sit for a while and then leave. Shiratori Family's Face still needs to be given!"
"It's okay, we also just came out to get some air," Morizono Kikuto smiled.
"Childish," Chi Feichei's Words were concise and sharp.
"Hey hey," Odagiri Toshiya looked at Chi Feichei, "You're not talking about me, are you?"
"I am talking about you," Chi Feichei took out his own Cigarette. The Black Cigarette with a silver filter was lit, and a wisp of Smoke rose, floating in front of his Calm purple Eyes. "Wanting to come See your own Old Dad, just Say directly, 'Old Man, haven't seen you for a long Time, you don't have Time to go Home, so I'll just come See you'."
Odagiri Toshiya was Silent for a long Time. Listening to Chi Feichei's voice so Calm it was Cold, he couldn't throw a Temper tantrum, nor could he refute. "Humph, you wouldn't have Said something like that to your Old Dad, right?"
Chi Feichei was Silent for a moment, "Said it that year when I was seven."
"And then?" Odagiri Toshiya maintained a casual Tone, But his voice was trembling a bit, "You were Definitely told, 'What are you doing here? This is not the Place you Should come to, hurry up and go back,' or something like that, right?"
"That's not it," Chi Feichei said, "He said, 'I still have things to do, no Time to take care of you, you go back first'."
Odagiri Toshiya sneered, "Same!"
"Not the Same," Chi Feichei said, "My Dad is a bit more Polite than your Dad."
Odagiri Toshiya: "..."
He was so sad, yet he was choked by this Sentence and Dumbfounded...
Haibara Ai remained Silent. She didn't quite understand this kind of Father and Son Conflict. Originally, she also wanted to Ask Why they didn't Communicate directly, But now she couldn't bring herself to Ask.
Looking at it this way, Odagiri Toshiya Definitely said similar Words when he was a Childhood, just that Inspector Odagiri's Response made him sad, making him Think his own Old Dad was unreasonable.
Chi Feichei didn't continue speaking either.
Having accepted the Memory of the Original Consciousness, he understood that Mood very well.
No matter how Indifference strangers were, he could not Care About it, But only Parents...
Children have an innate attachment and Expectation towards Parents. Losing Companionship leads to being lost and depressed, pursuing them like a Moth flying into a Fire.
Being busy is Nothing, But when a Child rarely mustered up Courage to say a sentimental sentence, wanting to express care and concern, yet didn't receive the same Response from his Father, it was quite hurtful.
And once even Rebellion doesn't get attention, the Child will go crazy.
The Original Consciousness also tried to rebel, But it was Useless. Slowly, he lost Confidence in social interactions and developed a psychology of rejection. The less he socialized, the less he knew how to get along with people, and the more he denied his own social Ability.
If he hadn't transmigrated, and hadn't shown symptoms of split Personality, the Original Consciousness wouldn't have been sent to the Hospital, and would Still remain Silent and Indifference. Maybe one Day he would die somewhere, or maybe one Day he would cause many people to die somewhere.
And in the Same Predicament, Odagiri Toshiya also chose to use Rebellion to gain attention, also failed, and Afterwards treated Rebellion as Retaliation.
At the same Time, Inspector Odagiri became more and more disappointed in his Son, and his Words became increasingly harsh, while Odagiri Toshiya wanted Retaliation even more.
The Father and Son tore each other's Hearts until they were covered in Blood again and again. Clearly also feeling heartache, yet still tearing it open Again just as it scabbed over...
After a moment of heavy silence, Morizono Kikuto saw the Two People Smoke without speaking and quickly Said, "Okay, let's not talk about those things for now. Another Day when there is Time, we'll invite Chief Odagiri out for a meal. Let's treat it as an Apology for today's Incident. Toshiya, you come too, how about it?"
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