Chapter 11 The Fallacy of Time
“Damn it, why is it this annoying kid again.” At the Maori Detective Agency, Maori Kogoro threw the newspaper aside impatiently.
Mao Lilan took a look: "Don't say that, Dad, Senior Ji Xing is indeed very powerful. During this time, many people in the school are playing the card games he designed. I lost to Yang Na that time, so I can't blame Ji Xing." On Senior Xing.”
“Hmph~” Mouri Kogoro curled his lips.
Mao Lilan had no choice but to deal with her childish father, so she picked up the newspaper and read: "Is Senior Ji Xing's club in the 2-chome...I'm going to go find him in a while. You can take care of lunch by yourself, Dad."
“What? What are you doing to find him!”
Not far away, Conan, who was doing his homework, also raised his head alertly: "Sister Xiaolan?"
Mao Lilan showed worry on her face and explained: "I haven't seen Shinichi since we last went to the amusement park. When I called him, he always excused himself and said that he was busy with something... I always felt that Shinichi was busy. It seemed like something had happened.
Senior Ji Xing’s card game promotion has a recommendation for Shinichi. He must have met Shinichi during this time, and I want to ask him. "
"This, that's it." Mouri Kogoro frowned and muttered: "That brat Kudo Shinichi is so smart, what can happen to him?"
He has seen a ghost. Conan was speechless, and a little guilty in his speechlessness. Should I... use the voice changer to call Xiaolan more times?
He thought for a moment and said, "Hey, Sister Xiaolan, I'll go with you, okay?"
…
“President Ji Xing, someone is looking for her. She said she is Mao Lilan, a sophomore at Didan High School, and she has a child with her.”
Tabletop Game Co., Ltd., the young female receptionist knocked on the door of Ji Xing's office.
“I... um got it, I’ll go there right away.”
Ji Xing answered while doing push-ups.
In the eyes of the outside world, Ji Xing during this period can be said to be "proud of the spring breeze and horse hoof disease". The game he designed was very popular and was talked about in the streets and alleys. He suddenly became a man of the hour in Japan, attracting banks and capital to pursue him. Outstanding college graduates have to respectfully call this high school senior "President Ji Xing."
But Ji Xing did not float at all.
He kept his original intention in mind. Becoming an entrepreneur was not the goal, but obtaining the money and starlight to establish a laboratory was the goal.
Whether it was karate or studies, he never gave up. The operation of the club was basically left to his stepfather, and he was only responsible for the design.
Or copy.
One ‘werewolf’ is not enough.
In addition, a supplementary card pack for "Werewolf", with three new character cards, is also planned.
When the game becomes more popular, collect cards, limited edition cards, hold competitions...
There are many ways to make money.
“Mao Lilan and Conan…”
Having some guesses about the origin of the two of them, Ji Xing wiped his sweat with a towel and walked out.
In the reception room, Mao Lilan was sitting on the sofa, looking at the surrounding environment, and murmured: "It's really amazing, Senior Ji Xing."
Conan curled his lips quietly. He didn't have a good impression of Ji Xing.
Hearing the sound of the door opening, the two people's eyes shifted. Mao Lilan stood up immediately.
“Senior Ji Xing, long time no see. Sorry for disturbing your work.”
“No, no, no, no, you’re welcome, sit down.” Ji Xing said with a smile, “Senior Mao Lilan, I was just thinking of visiting you recently.”
“Hey, are you looking for me?” Mao Lilan said unexpectedly.
"I have to apologize to you first for this matter." Ji Xing said: "Have you noticed the slogan on my card game? That's actually because the cards were not well-known when they were first sold, and they didn't have enough funds to promote them. I can borrow the name of the famous detective Kudo Shinichi to attract everyone's attention.
I have been feeling guilty about this during this period, and wanted to seek compensation from Kudo Shinichi, and even invited him to officially become the spokesperson for our cards, but I have been unable to contact him, so..."
Mao Lilan was startled and said in disappointment: "So that's it. I thought Senior Ji Xing had seen Shinichi during this time... In fact, I came to see Senior Ji Xing because of this incident. I haven't seen him for a long time. I’ve been to Shinichi and I’m very worried about him.”
“It’s been a long time for you too…” Ji Xing was surprised: “So that’s it. I’m so sorry, Junior Mao Lilan, that famous detective may be investigating some big case… I’m so sorry.”
Haha, hypocritical guy. Conan rolled his eyes secretly, you have looked for me, how come I don't know? Apologize in advance, knowing that Xiaolan will definitely not pursue it, businessman-like cunning.
He was a little unhappy and interjected: "Ah, is it against the law to use Shinichi brother for publicity without his consent?"
Mao Lilan hesitated and said anxiously: "Conan, don't talk nonsense! I'm sorry, Senior Ji Xing..."
"It's okay, it's okay. This little brother is right. I didn't think about it. There is no relevant law in Japan. It's not illegal, but it's immoral. I'm sorry." Ji Xing said sincerely: "By the way, this little brother is …”
"My name is Edogawa Conan. I am a distant relative of Shinichi's brother's family. I am currently living at sister Xiaolan's house." Conan replied.
"Oh, little friend Conan, no wonder he looks a bit like that famous detective." Ji Xing leaned over slightly, took off Conan's glasses, and stared at him for a few times.
Conan panicked all of a sudden. When he saw Xiaolan looking over, he jumped up and said, "Hey, give me my glasses quickly!"
"It's okay, Senior Ji Xing." Mao Lilan looked at Conan with a guilty expression suspiciously: "Shinichi wouldn't care about this kind of thing."
I care very much! Conan cursed, he felt that Ji Xingqi's heart was even more unpleasant.
"Yes, if Kudo Shinichi-san comes forward to clarify, my card sales may be directly cut in half. I really didn't think about it at the beginning. I have to thank Kudo Shinichi-san for his generosity." Ji Xing rubbed Conan's head. : "Kid Conan, can you give your brother a chance to correct himself?"
"Ah ha ha…"
Conan could only laugh gregariously twice to prevent Xiaolan from scolding him. Suddenly, his heart skipped a beat!
etc? !
If you stand up and clarify...
I didn’t think about it at first…
Give him a chance to correct himself…
Is it a coincidence?
Is it really a lack of consideration? !
This guy doesn’t look like a reckless person at all!
Why does he seem to...have known for a long time that Kudo Shinichi has no way to come out and clarify? !
Even...know that I...
No, it’s impossible!
He looked up at Ji Xing nervously, but couldn't see anything else from Ji Xing's smile.
He listened absentmindedly as Xiao Lan exchanged a few more polite words with Ji Xing, "Speaking of which, maybe it's because he's wearing a suit. Senior Ji Xing looks a lot more mature than the last time we met." "Oh, maybe it's because of the hairstyle?" It feels like not long after that, Senior Ji Xing’s hair has grown a lot longer...'
after a while.
"Then don't bother me, Senior Ji Xing. Conan...Conan! Say goodbye to brother Ji Xing."
“Oh, goodbye, brother Ji Xing.” Conan said absentmindedly.
Ji Xing sent them out politely, looking at Conan's little figure and murmuring in his heart.
“Sure enough.”
He brushed the bangs in front of his forehead that were almost blocking his eyes. Well, his hair was indeed long. He was a little busy during this period and didn't have time to cut it.
But it’s not like Mao Lilan said that it suddenly grew long, it grew very fast.
She said it wasn't long since the last time she saw her, but in fact it had been almost three months. It wasn't that Mao Lilan remembered wrongly, but that she had a problem with her sensitivity to time, and she regarded three months as not that long.
Mao Lilan is not the only one. Ever since Kudo Shinichi became smaller, the entire world has had time problems. Everyone is no longer sensitive to time, except Ji Xing, the intruder!
In the world of Kexue, Conan can be a primary school student for twenty years. There can be several springs, summers, autumns and winters in a year, and time can jump repeatedly!
This is the characteristic of the world of Kexue!
The most obvious thing is that yesterday was July 25th, and today is May 17th, but no one is confused about it!
Fortunately, there is a "regression" in the date, but the time will not really go back. Otherwise, Ji Xing will have no way to explain the situation if the club has retreated to the time when the club has not yet been established.
Through keeping a diary, Ji Xing gradually got used to the jumping dates and would not be arrested in a mental hospital for this.
He knows that in the next few years or even decades, life may go on as usual, but he will never graduate from high school, and the age of those around him will also stay here for a long time.
Until Conan becomes Shinichi Kudo?
Heh, what kind of elixir are the black organizations researching? Everyone is obviously immortal.
Ji Xing shook his head and decided to get a haircut first.
“No…a haircut?”
…Why is my hair getting longer?”
Suddenly, Ji Xing discovered something that he had ignored and fell into deep thought.
…
Back at the office, Conan was still concerned about his previous speculation. He jumped on a chair and took away the newspaper that reported on Ji Xing today and read it. He then ran to the place where the old newspapers were stored to flip through them.
“Hey, you brat, what are you doing?”
Mouri Kogoro was unhappy. He picked up Conan by the back of his collar, but Conan ignored him and pulled out a newspaper with both hands. It was the one that reported that Ji Xing had caught a billion-yen robber!
“Huh? What do you want from this newspaper?”
Conan did not answer, his expression was serious.
‘No wonder, no wonder I always feel a little uncomfortable looking at this guy. His eyes, his look are... different from ordinary people! ’
(End of this chapter)