"Happy birthday, father-in-law. I wish you blessings like the East Sea and longevity as long as the Southern Mountains."
The person who came was none other than the husband of the second daughter of the Nagato family, Yasue, Nagato Guangming. From this surname, we could tell that he was a surrogate son-in-law.
Nagato Mitsuaki placed a wrapped gift box into President Nagato's arms, and President Nagato thanked him with a complicated mood.
Hanyu Kiyosu and others also looked at him with some suspicion, and then they realized that today was the birthday of Chairman Nagato. However, on his birthday, not only did his son and daughter not have a birthday wish, but it actually made such a fuss.
In the end, it was the son-in-law who was the only one who gave birthday gifts. Just when everyone had a slight change in their view of the son-in-law, they heard him say:
"If you want to thank me, why not hand over the chairman's throne to me as soon as possible, then I will be really happy."
President Nagato was dumbfounded. He also knew about his son-in-law's ambition, but he didn't expect that the other party would blatantly say this.
His only son is already like that, and his eldest daughter cannot get married. From now on, the Nagato Foundation will almost have to be handed over to this son-in-law. Are you so impatient?
Could it be that... it's because of Hinata?
"Don't be nervous, it's just a joke." After saying this, the son-in-law laughed and left, but no one thought he was joking.
President Nagato sighed deeply. With such a commotion, he really couldn't liven up the atmosphere.
Seeing how pitiful President Nagato was, Suzuki Sonoko suddenly wanted to go home and see her father. She tugged on Hanyu Kiyosu's sleeve, then leaned close and whispered:
"Come home with me after today."
Hanyu Qing'an noticed that her mood was not right, so he held her hand tightly and patted the back of her hand, "Well, it's time to go back."
"Then, it's time for me to say goodbye." Hattori Heiji's father suddenly said.
President Nagato said in surprise: "Aren't you going to stay and help me celebrate my birthday tonight? And that thing..."
Hattori Heizo explained: "There will be a meeting at the Metropolitan Police Department later, and I'm afraid it will last all night. As for the agreed-upon things, don't worry."
"President Hanyu is here, as well as Detective Mori, and my boy. This boy also has a lot of experience in handling cases and can help a lot."
Hearing this, President Nagato could only give up even if he was disappointed. In this family, the closest person to him was this junior who was many years older than him. It was really ironic.
"Sonoko, can you stay tonight?" President Nagato looked at Suzuki Sonoko with hopeful eyes.
Suzuki Sonoko patted her chest and said, "Don't worry, Uncle Nagato, I definitely can't leave early for your birthday. Anyway, I'm a busy person and there's nothing important."
President Nagato finally showed a smile, which looked a little pitiful.
However, Hanyu Kiyosu fell into deep thought. There were almost no normal people in this family. It was no wonder that the Nagato president was so depressed. Although he was rich materially, he was completely empty spiritually and emotionally.
In addition, there seemed to be too many potential victims and suspects as murderers today, and everyone seemed worried.
Nagato's eldest daughter, whose words and deeds are annoying, and the son-in-law of the second daughter of the Nagato family, as well as Chairman Nagato himself, these three are a bit like victims.
Secretary Hyuga and the only son of the Nagato family are likely to be the murderers.
…
Time soon came to night. Except for the only son of the Nagato family who didn't like to see others, the eldest daughter, the second daughter, the son-in-law and Hyuga's secretary all came to help President Nagato celebrate his birthday.
Fortunately, this time he restrained himself and finally maintained the superficial harmony. However, after President Nagato revealed that Secretary Hinata was about to marry his son, the eldest daughter left angrily.
The second son-in-law didn't forget to mock her, saying she was the only one left unmarried, that's why she was so irritable.
Guduo
"Hideomi...are you not going to come out today?" Chairman Nagato felt a little regretful that he did not see his son at this simple birthday party.
"Then I'll call him." The second son-in-law took the initiative, then turned and left.
Before his son came, Chairman Nagato felt tired and sleepy and fell into a deep sleep. At his age, it was really tiring to be so noisy today.
Conan tugged on Hattori Heiji's trouser leg and asked, "Can you tell me now? What exactly are you investigating this time? Don't talk about finding your first love to deal with me."
Hattori Heiji chuckled, "This time it's actually..."
Before he finished speaking, he heard a phone call. The housekeeper hurriedly went to answer it. On the other side of the phone was his second son-in-law.
"Please ask my father-in-law to answer the phone."
The housekeeper looked at the sleeping Chairman Nagato and asked, "Sir, he is already asleep..."
"But I've searched everywhere, but I can't find Hidetomi...ah——"
Halfway through the words, there was a sudden scream. Mouri Kogoro quickly grabbed the phone from the butler's hand, "Mr. Guangming? Where are you now? What happened?"
"I was in the room downstairs, and someone turned off the lights and chased me with a knife, ah——"
Everyone hurriedly ran to the balcony to look down. Suzuki Sonoko also wanted to go, but was held back by Hanyu Kiyoan.
"What's wrong? Something seems to have happened. I'm going to check on the situation." Suzuki Sonoko asked doubtfully.
Hanyu Qingxin said that something had indeed happened, but something was not right, so he reminded her in a low voice:
"You remember how special Detective Mori and Conan are, right? Wherever these two go, something may happen."
"Think about it, who is in the most danger in the Nagato family now?"
Suzuki Sonoko scratched her head, "That Guangming screaming below?"
Hanyu Qing'an reached out and flicked her brain, "Idiot, it's Chairman Nagato. He is the person with the least ability to resist here, and he also has huge interests."
Of course, in fact, other people are also in danger, but in any case, this case should revolve around Chairman Nagato.
He is the central character.
Suzuki Sonoko suddenly realized, "Yes, so..."
Hanyu Qing'an looked like a child who could be taught, and waited for her to continue.
"so……"
Suzuki Sonoko turned to look at him.
"..." Hanyu Qing'an said helplessly, "So, we cannot leave President Nagato alone. We must ensure that he is within our sight."
"Oh oh oh, yes, that's what I wanted to say." Suzuki Sonoko acted like I was very smart, but she just didn't organize her words well.
Then, the two of them saw everyone on the balcony in a panic, and they turned around and ran out the door to the room on the next floor to see what happened.
"Why did they run together? They just split into two waves. One wave went to the balcony to check, and the other wave went to check below. Wouldn't it be good?" Suzuki Sonoko stood from the perspective of a bystander this time and also realized that something was wrong.
Hanyu Qing'an was embarrassed to say that you wanted to go to the balcony just now. It is human nature to blindly follow this kind of thing.
The huge room suddenly became quiet, leaving only the sleeping Chairman Nagato, Hanyu Kiyosu and Suzuki Sonoko standing calmly on the side, and... Secretary Hinata muttering to herself on the balcony!