"So, uh, Miss Violet, during this period of time, have you and this kid been eating here?"
Sure enough, it didn't take long for the police to arrive and ask everyone present for their alibi.
Shirakawa Yuki nodded, "Yes, this little guy and I have always been here.
But if I have to say it, my sister once went to the bathroom, which probably took less than ten minutes. "
Then, she pretended to be curious and looked at Takagi who came to ask, "Officer, is it true that you just heard that someone died inside?"
Hearing her words, Takagi scratched his head in embarrassment, "Ah, well, it's not convenient to disclose this case yet."
Shirakawa Yuki shrugged, looking regretful, "Okay."
Since all the questions that needed to be asked had been asked, Officer Takagi left first.
Of course, he also learned about the correctness of Shirakawa Yuki's words by asking other people, but with little success.
Although many people have noticed the two sisters because they are very good-looking, but no one stares at others all the time, so they are not sure whether the other has ever left.
After understanding the situation, Officer Takagi returned to the scene of the crime first.
Officer Memu stood aside and looked at the deceased seriously, "Back off, back off, who is this victim?"
Officer Takagi opened the police manual and read out the information he had just collected, "Yes, his name is Tatsumi Taiji, he is 58 years old, and he is said to be the president of an amusement equipment company.
The three people who discovered the body were all employees of the company. I originally wanted to take this elevator back to the company to pick up a few forgotten things, but that's how I discovered the body. "
As he spoke, he looked at the three first discoverers standing on the other side.
Officer Megure was a little confused, "Forgot something?"
Officer Takagi nodded, "According to them, the company's 20th anniversary reception was held at this restaurant today, and the thing they forgot was the bouquet for the party.
Their company is located on 13 floors from the 24th to the 36th floor. As for this elevator, it is a company-specific elevator. They said that the president was not feeling well today and had to go back to rest after going to the company. "
Officer Memu looked at the body and thought thoughtfully: "His clothes are so messy, the murderer's goal must be money!"
Speaking of this, he seemed to have thought of something, "Did similar cases happen here before?"
As he spoke, he touched his chin, "Yes, I remember that I was still a rookie at that time, and there was a strange young man who kept mumbling in his mouth."
Takagi was a little embarrassed, "Officer, I was still in elementary school at that time!"
At this time, a young voice sounded, "I'm sorry to disappoint you. In my opinion, the murderer did not commit the murder for money."
Hearing his words, Officer Megure clapped his hands excitedly, "Yes, yes, just like this!"
"ah!"
At this time, he suddenly realized something was wrong and looked at the place where the sound came from with a surprised look on his face.
Then he saw a man squatting next to the body.
“If the criminals were threatening with a gun for the purpose of stealing money, they would have taken their prey to a sparsely populated area.
Because after killing a person, he wanted to search for the victim's money. This elevator where he didn't know when someone would take it could be said to be the worst choice.
Besides, if the gangster is after money, there is no need to loosen the cuffs of his shirt. That should be right, Officer Megure. "
The man turned his head, revealing a face that was very familiar to Officer Megure.
Officer Megure said in surprise: "Ah, Brother Kudo!"
Kudo Shinichi hurriedly came to him and made a gesture to make a quieter voice, "Shh! Don't say my name, okay!"
Officer Memu looked at him speechlessly, "It's the same trick again!"
Kudo Shinichi also scratched his head helplessly.
Officer Takagi on the side was a little confused, "No, why are you here?"
Kudo Shinichi explained: "I invited Xiaolan to come to this place for dinner!"
Officer Megure smiled awkwardly and said, "Oh my god, two high school students actually came to a place like this to eat!"
Kudo Shinichi blushed a little, "Actually, there is a special reason why we chose to come here."
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"Sorry to keep you waiting!"
The waiter came to Xiaolan's table carrying snacks.
Xiaolan looked at her apologetically, "I'm so sorry, can we have some snacks when my friend comes back?" He rushed out after hearing the cry just now.
But he's a detective, so I think things will be sorted out soon. "
Hearing her words, the waiter was a little surprised at first, and then chuckled, "Then we'll serve it later!"
Xiaolan looked at her and suddenly laughed, a little confused, "Is there something wrong?"
The waiter smiled and said: "I'm really sorry, I heard the sommelier say before that there is a legendary couple, and I think you are quite similar to them.
They were also sitting at this table at that time. Although that story was already twenty years ago, this person was also a detective 20 years ago! After he solved the case, he immediately said it loudly. I think you'd better be mentally prepared! "
Xiaolan was a little curious, "What did she say?"
On the other side, Shirakawa Yuki and Xiao Ai were also listening to the conversation with some curiosity.
After accidentally discovering that the waiter was talking to Xiaolan just now, Shirakawa Yuki couldn't help but secretly picked up her headphones and listened.
Xiao Ai on the side saw that she was listening with gusto, and put on her headphones out of curiosity.
There is probably an answer to the couple Yuki Shirakawa mentioned by the waiter. I really didn’t expect that the great detective chose this place for such a reason!
On the other side, the waiter said excitedly: "Of course it's like the woman is proposing!"
Hearing her words, Xiaolan's face suddenly burned up, and the waiter turned and left. After all, she also had other things to be busy with.
Xiaolan was left alone here to make up her mind.
Shirakawa Yuki was amazed and said to Xiao Ai: "That couple should be Kudo Yusaku and Kudo Yukiko. They proposed 20 years ago and the man was still a detective. No wonder the great detective chose this place!"
Xiao Ai also nodded in agreement, agreeing with her answer.
At the crime scene, Officer Megure looked at Takagi aside, "Um, brother Takagi, have everyone present understood the situation?"
Officer Takagi nodded, "Yes, officer, except for the accidents of a few people present, I also asked the customers of the restaurant nearby because most of them were traveling in groups, so they all had alibis, and they said they didn't see anything strange. People walk into the restaurant.
The only person who was not sure was a woman named Violet, who came here to eat with her sister because her sister had gone to the bathroom and spent about ten minutes.
During this time, Ms. Violet was alone, and no one noticed whether she remained in her position.
In terms of time, ten minutes was enough for her to go from the restaurant to the elevator to commit the crime and then return. "
Hearing his words, Officer Megure nodded, "What about Ms. Violet?"
Officer Takagi hurriedly said: "Ah, she is still eating with her sister in the restaurant, because we don't have any definite evidence, and according to our investigation, she has no connection with the deceased, so..."
Officer Megure glared at him and yelled angrily, "What! She is a suspect before there is no definite alibi. How can you let the suspect out of the surveillance range? Bring her here quickly!"
Officer Takagi quickly saluted, "Yes!"
Not long after, Shirakawa Yuki and Xiao Ai came over with Takagi.
When he saw the two of them, Kudo Shinichi was surprised.
Officer Megure looked at Shirakawa Yuki, "You must be Ms. Violet!"
Shirakawa Yuki nodded, "Violet Evergarden, please give me your advice!"
When the heroine intervenes in a case, it must be somewhat different from the original plot, otherwise it would be completely the same and it would be meaningless.
(End of chapter)
