Chapter 8 Following Conan

Author: Xia Erxue

Chapter 8 Following Conan

Next, Sanae Sugita told Komemon everything she witnessed about the murder that day.

In fact, what she said was similar to what Masayoshi Sakaguchi said this morning.

However, in the legal definition, what the witness said and what the parties said are completely different concepts.

Moreover, in order to ensure that there are no mistakes in the case, Gu Meimen must confirm every detail learned by both parties.

"... After receiving Mr. Sakaguchi's call, Maehara went up the stairs and turned on the speakerphone function to let the big dog squatting on the second floor listen. I was eating pizza at that time, and soon I heard a scream.

, I saw Tsuyoshi Maehara being thrown from the second floor to the steps by the dog. Then Tsuyoshi Maehara died like this."

Koumimon, who was sitting opposite, opened the cap of his pen and took notes in a small notebook while confirming the information Sugita Sanae said.

"So, did you hear the specific content of what Mr. Sakaguchi said on the phone?"

"Regarding this, didn't the police say that he said 'John, how are you (元気か)', 'How are you (元気か), John'?"

"No, Miss Sugita, what I want to confirm is what you heard."

Gu Meimen stretched out his hand to correct her words.

"Well……"

Sanae Sugita thought for a moment, then shook her head.

"Because the distance was too far, I didn't hear what was said on the phone."

"That's it..."

Gu Meimen twirled the pen on her fingertips with a slight smile on her lips.

There is good news, he can now confirm that the girl's testimony is not the so-called direct evidence.

What is direct evidence?

For example, the entire occurrence of a murder case can be viewed as a blank sheet of paper.

The testimony of an eyewitness is to continuously paint black on this white paper. The more paint is painted, the more content he witnessed, until the entire white paper turns black.

As long as there is a little bit on the white paper, even just a little bit, that has not been smeared on, then the witness's testimony does not constitute "direct evidence."

Now the girl says she didn't hear what was said on the phone, which excludes part of the truth from the case, and what she said is merely "circumstantial evidence."

This is the law. If it is different at all, it will be completely different.

However, even if it is indirect evidence, it is still not enough, and the situation is still unfavorable to this side.

So Komemon stood up with a smile, walked slowly from the opposite side, and came to Sugita Sanae.

"You know what? Miss Sanae."

Komemon leaned down slightly and whispered softly into Sugita Sanae's ear.

"The human brain is an incredible thing. Things that you think you haven't heard or remembered are actually hibernating deep in the brain, lined up in rows of bookshelves. When they wake up due to some kind of opportunity, the books that represent memory

Books will fly out from the bookshelf..."

A slight hot wind came from her ears, making the base of the female college student's ears itch.

Even though her private life is extremely chaotic and she has slept with an unknown number of men so far, Sugita Sanae can't help but feel her ears warm and her heart beat slightly at this moment.

"What do you want me to do, Mr. Lawyer?" Sanae Sugita couldn't help but look confused.

"You should know Mr. Sakaguchi's character, right? He is a lawyer who specializes in juvenile cases. He has helped many delinquent youths to recover from their mistakes so far. He is a good man who is praised by everyone and has countless merits..."

Komemon's thin voice echoed in Sugita Sanae's ears, whispering like a devil.

"And now, such a good man is accused of being a murderer because of an accident. Miss Sanae, the only one in this world who can save him is you. Because of your testimony, a good man may be able to clear his name."

…”

"Oh! Mr. Lawyer!"

Sanae Sugita couldn't help but stretched out her hands to hug the handsome young man who was approaching.

However, Gu Meimen quickly moved away from the female college student's hug.

Only then did Sugita Sanae react, coughed, and sat upright again.

"Mr. Lawyer, my memory suddenly opened, I think I did hear something!"

The female college student thought for a moment and then said firmly.

"And it's not what the police said, 'How are you (元気か) John?', but another ordinary greeting!"

"Oh, you are such a kind girl, heaven will be moved by you."

Gu Meimen nodded with satisfaction.

"Ms. Sugita, I heard that you are worried about your job after graduation next year. The economy is currently in recession and major companies are laying off employees. But don't worry, my client will introduce you to a job with a good salary."

Upon hearing this, Sugita Sanae stood up happily.

"Really? Thank you, Mr. Lawyer!"

"You're welcome, this is just a trivial help I did to a girl with a righteous heart."

Gu Meimen smiled and raised her wine glass high.

The witness matter has been settled and the east wind is ready.

The court session is only twenty days away.

After dinner, Sanae Sugita said goodbye to Komemon with great gratitude and left the restaurant happily.

Gu Meimen was also planning to leave.

At this time, I suddenly felt my eyes jump.

The lawyer's sensitivity immediately made him look back.

I saw a little boy wearing blue children's clothing, a bow tie and glasses sneaking around, squatting under the table next to him.

"So it's you, kid." Gu Meimen narrowed her eyes, "Have you been following me all this time? When did you start?"

"Ah, I just passed by occasionally~!"

The tracking was broken by Xingxing, and Conan had to pretend to be stupid and laugh.

In fact, from the moment Komemon left Masayoshi Sakaguchi's house, he found an excuse to leave the Detective Boys and has been following him ever since.

Because Gu Meimen's words and actions concerned him a lot, and after thinking about it, he still felt uneasy and came to take a look.

Unexpectedly, I directly witnessed the scene where he met the witness.

"Oh, kid, you have the talent to be a ninja! Why don't you stop being a detective and change your career?"

Gu Meimen walked up to Conan, squatted down with a smile, and touched his head.

"Kid, it's so late, your mother will be worried, go home quickly!"

"..."

"..."

"Mr. Gu Meimen, you are committing a crime."

Conan restrained his pretense of innocence and spoke in a serious tone.

"Oh? Tell me, what crime am I guilty of?" Gu Meimen looked at him with a smile.

"You are suspected of colluding with witnesses and inducing witnesses to commit perjury! This is not recognized by law! It is an illegal act!" Conan said with certainty, "I just heard the conversation between you and that female college student!

"

"Well, Conan, right?"

Gu Meimen suddenly came closer and a face approached, making Conan take a step back in fright.

"I want to ask, do you really understand the law? Did you really hear what I just said? Are you really sure that I broke the law? If so, do you have any evidence?"

"..."

Conan's hands tightened in his trouser pockets.

Inside was a voice recorder that recorded the conversation between Gu Meimen and the girl just now.

"Well, let me guess, you are a smart kid..."

Gu Meimen held her chin up and looked at Conan's trouser pocket with a smile.

"You just recorded the conversation between me and that girl, right?"
Chapter completed!