"Shan Qi, dad hasn't come yet?"
In a corner of the banquet hall on the first floor, Kenta looked a little anxious.
Opposite him was a gray-haired old man with a serious face, wearing a suit and white gloves. He was the housekeeper of the Owada family and the president's secretary, Sugi Tetsu.
"It's okay for me to give the toast, but according to the plan, Dad has to appear in front of everyone at the same time as the first wave of Twin Towers fireworks are lit.
Isn't he still in the East Tower now? At this time, he should be here too..."
"Master Kenta, don't worry, I'm also looking for the president." Shan Qizhe calmly comforted Kenta.
"Would you like me to call Ichiro?" Mrs. Sandong on the side suggested.
"No." Shan Qizhe shook his head slightly and said, "The president usually hates waste, so let me look for him again."
"Okay..." Mrs. Sandong sighed softly, agreeing with Shan Qizhe's words.
As the wife of Ichiro Owada, she naturally knows how outrageous her husband's "thrift" is.
"I think mobile phones exist just for times like this... Dad's frugality is a bit excessive."
Kenta said nothing more, his eyes once again noticed a familiar person in the crowd.
"I went over to meet a friend and will be right back."
After saying these words, Kenta walked through the crowd and walked directly to Karasumaying who was standing in front of a certain showcase.
"Ying, long time no see."
Karasuma Ying looked back at him and smiled slightly.
"Long time no see, Kenta."
"I didn't expect to see you here."
"I'm also surprised. Kenta, didn't you study sculpture art in the United States? Why did you suddenly return to China?"
At this time, Maori and others were watching from the other side of the hall, so Karasumaying had nothing to hide.
She and Kenta Owada were friends in the United States, and they met at an art exhibition.
And Kenta Owada also knows her identity.
"It's not because of my father. He knows that I don't have this ambition, but he still urges me to come back and inherit the company..." Speaking of this, Kenta couldn't help but complain.
Karasuma Ei is also aware of the conflict between Kenta and his father Owada Ichiro.
Kenta is obsessed with art and does not want to get too involved in the company's affairs, but he is the only son of Owada Ichiro. He is the only one who can inherit this huge family business.
Therefore, conflicts between father and son broke out several years ago surrounding the company's succession.
Over the years, Kenta has been hiding in the United States and refusing to return to Japan, which is essentially a silent resistance to his father.
But hiding away like this is not an option. I think Kenta is willing to return to Japan this time, probably because he wants to use this party to have a complete showdown with his father...
Neither of them discussed this issue too much. Kenta looked at Karasumaying next to him, hesitated for a moment, and finally couldn't hold back and asked:
"Ying, when you come to Japan this time, your grandfather..."
"It has nothing to do with him. I came here on my own." Karasuma Ying shook her head slightly, as if she didn't want him to ask too many questions.
"Understood……"
Kenta nodded, and silence fell between the two of them for a moment.
He had met Karasuma Ying a few years ago, and he knew Karasuma Ying's identity, and he also knew Karasuma Ying's extremely controlling grandfather...
"Okay, Kenta, don't waste your time with me. As the president's son, you should have a lot to do at tonight's party, right? Go quickly."
"Okay, Naying, you should pay more attention to yourself. After all, the Kaitou Kidd is very likely to come tonight."
"Don't worry, I heard that Kaito Kidd only steals gems. Compared to me, Kenta Qin has to worry more about your emerald."
"I see."
After a brief reminiscing about old times, Kenta left directly. Just as Karasumaying said, there was indeed something he needed to host tonight's party.
"Do you know each other before?"
Behind her, a cold voice suddenly sounded. Karasumaying turned around suddenly and found that Haiyuan Ai was standing behind her at some point.
"Xiao Ai? When did you come?" Karasuma Ying asked with a slight panic.
"Just now."
Hui Yuan Ai looked at her with a meaningful smile on her face, but she quickly suppressed the smile and returned to her usual expressionless look.
"It's really unexpected that Sister Xiaoying would meet the son of such a big financial group."
"It's not that exaggerated. It's just a friend I met by chance at an art exhibition..."
"Oh~ Then why does Sister Xiaoying want to deliberately hide your relationship?"
"Because Kenta is not married yet, I'm afraid that our relationship will bring him trouble." Karasuma Ying barely kept the smile on her face.
[This kid’s choice of words is really sharp...]
"Ah, that's it, that's it."
Hui Yuan Ai clasped her little hands behind her back, nodded, then turned and walked towards Dr. A Li who was not far away.
It seemed like she believed Karasumaying's explanation?
"..."
After admiring all kinds of luxury goods from Aide Company in the banquet hall on the first floor, the crowd was gradually led to the home venue of the party - the party venue stage located on the top floor of the West Tower Building.
Here, the show will really begin.
In order to prevent the possible appearance of Kaito Kidd from affecting the progress of the party, Ed Company had good intentions this time.
As for the Tears of Cleopatra placed in the banquet hall on the first floor, the police will temporarily take over the protection.
"Dear guests! Tonight is the commemorative party for the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Aide Group. Thank you very much for coming! On behalf of my father here..."
On the stage, Kenta was speaking a toast on behalf of Ichiro Owada, who was not present.
Under the stage with crowds everywhere, Karasumaying finally learned some arrangements for tonight's party from the waiter.
First is the toast at the party, then there will be the first wave of fireworks, and ten minutes later there will be the second wave of fireworks, and then there will be the fashion show starring Chrissy Wynyard...
So, that person should be preparing in the background now, right?
After a brief thought, Karasumaying stood up and said to Mao Lilan:
"Xiaolan, I'm going to the bathroom and I'll be back soon."
She decided to go backstage to see what was going on, and if there was a chance, she would confront the man directly.
【Toilet? 】
Conan on the side heard this word and suddenly had an idea.
He had just learned from a waiter that Chrissy Wynyard's fashion show was about to start.
At this time, Belmode will definitely be preparing in the background! He could just take this opportunity to confront her!
"Sister Xiaoying! I'll go too!"
Thinking this, Conan jumped up and took Karasumaying's hand with a cute tone.
"Huh? Conan?"
When Hui Yuan Ai next to him saw this, he suddenly stood up and said lightly:
"I want to go too."
"Oh -" This time, not only Karasuma Ying and Conan, but also Mao Lilan were surprised.
Her eyes swept back and forth between the three of them, and a look of suspicion suddenly appeared on her face.
"Sister Ying, are you... hungry?"
"Uh, that..."
"Buzz——"
Suddenly, a harsh electric buzz sounded, causing everyone in the venue to subconsciously cover their heads.
Soon after, a young male's voice echoed throughout the venue.
"Ladies! Gentlemen! Good evening!"
This voice... is Kidd? !
Conan covered his head and subconsciously looked around the venue.
Did that guy finally show up?
