I Ran into Your Ex-Boyfriend / Then Let's Go on a Trip and Clear Our Heads!

Jiang Hang ignored the potentially ambiguous parts of the other person's words and directly retorted to Vermouth, "You knew all along that someone was following you, didn't you? If I'm not mistaken, today's events were also something you planned in advance, weren't they?"

It's clear from the email Vermouth sent him this afternoon that Vermouth even knew exactly which bus the thugs had chosen.

Jiang Hang did not believe that such a plan could be devised on the spot.

Chapter 344: Chapter 342: I Saw Your Ex-Boyfriend

When Jiang Hang asked Vermouth if she had planned and designed the case in advance, Vermouth smiled.

"I just happened to learn about this gang's plan through some secret channels of some organizations. I wasn't planning to interfere, but when I was about to head to the bar we had agreed to meet, I found myself with two shady little rats behind me, so I just decided to use this opportunity." Vermouth seemed quite candid when facing Jiang Hang.

"I'm sure you wouldn't want two annoying mice behind us when we're on a date, would you?"

She spread her hands, looked at Jiang Hang, and directly revealed the identities of Shuichi Akai and Jodie Starling: "The man wearing the mask is Shuichi Akai. He is an investigator for the FBI. He infiltrated our organization a few years ago and was given the code name Rye Whiskey. However, his undercover identity was exposed two years ago, and he escaped from the organization. The woman is also an FBI agent. I think you should have some idea about this."

On the bus, Vermouth had already noticed that Jiang Hang's attitude toward Jodie Starling was unusual. Even if Jiang Hang didn't know Judy's identity, he should have sensed that she was not an ordinary person.

Jiang Hang already knew about Shuichi Akai and the other person's identities, but it was clear that Vermouth had only guessed about the identity of Jodie Starling today after the bus robbery, based on Shuichi Akai's identity.

Afterwards, Vermouth briefly explained Shuichi Akai's deeds within the organization.

Of course, she also mentioned that Shuichi Akai taking advantage of Miyano Akemi's status as her boyfriend.

"And because of this, he had a good relationship with Sherry when he was in the organization. Coupled with his own strength, he quickly gained the trust of the organization. I just didn't expect him to be an undercover agent."

"Moreover, after his undercover identity was exposed, he did not take Miyano Akemi and Sherry with him."

Vermouth then brought up the matter of Miyano Akemi again. "It was because of this incident that people in the organization became dissatisfied with Miyano Akemi and Sherry, and it eventually escalated to this point. So when Miyano Akemi and Sherry were rescued, many people in the organization believed that it was Shuichi Akai did it."

As she spoke, Vermouth kept staring at Jiang Hang, seemingly wanting to know how Jiang Hang would react when he heard about this.

However, Jiang Hang maintained a listening posture, as if he were learning about this for the first time.

Everyone here is a skilled actor; such a simple test is unlikely to yield any results.

After listening to Vermouth's words, Jiang Hang looked at Vermouth.

"They were already watching you when you were in the United States, weren't they?"

"They only recently arrived in Japan. For the FBI to follow them all the way from the United States to Japan, and even your disguise didn't work, it seems you've done quite a bit of work back in the United States?"

Seeing Jiang Hang's natural expression, Vermouth didn't react in any particular way. She just shook her head slightly. "Although the organization has its own influence in the United States, the organization's headquarters are still in Japan. Most of the time, I'm only responsible for intelligence gathering there. After all, I'm just a weak woman. Those kinds of fighting and killing are left to the combat team."

Hearing Vermouth say this, Jiang Hang couldn't help but mutter to himself: You're kidding me.

He knew very well that Vermouth was a very important person in the Black Organization. It could be said that Vermouth managed all affairs in the United States and even the Americas. Anyone who believed that a woman like her claimed to be weak would probably be devoured by her, leaving not even bones behind.

Vermouth continued, "I didn't give anything away in the United States, otherwise, given the FBI's style, I wouldn't have been able to get here from the United States so easily."

"When I was in the United States, I did know that the FBI was investigating me, and I could guess that Shuichi Akai was in my team investigating me. But I didn't expect that those two would actually chase me all the way from the United States to Japan. It seems that I should think about whether I really did something wrong to them in the United States, that they would be so relentless in pursuing me," Vermouth smiled with a hint of sarcasm.

"When I realized someone was following me, I thought it was the Japan Public Security Police or Interpol. Even if it was the CIA, I wouldn't be too surprised. But considering that this is Japan, it wouldn't be strange to see the FBI, which is only responsible for managing internal affairs of the United States."

Jiang Hang nodded noncommittally, then his expression turned serious again.

"When you were in the car, didn't you ever think that they might choose not to make a move in order to continue hiding themselves?"

Vermouth shook her head. "Whether it's Shuichi Akai or me, we both know that we have to make our move before the criminals go all the way."

"If we don't take action, we'll all die together. But if we do take action, whoever loses their composure first will lose the initiative."

"However, I was quite lucky. That thug ultimately chose you and Shuichi Akai, and forced him to reveal his true colors in front of me. In this confrontation, I can be considered to have gained the first point."

Vermouth looked at Jiang Hang: "And even if they don't make a move, you're still here, aren't you? With your skills, dealing with those two should be a piece of cake."

"You really trust my skills that much? Those two thugs had handguns, you know," Jiang Hang said, looking at Vermouth.

Vermouth answered without hesitation, "Even if I had a pistol, it would have to be able to hit you first."

"I've Gin say that the member of that 'Brotherhood' could easily dodge his bullets, and in our organization, in terms of marksmanship, only Shuichi Akai, who has already left the organization, can compare to him." Vermouth smiled as she looked at Jiang Hang.

Upon hearing Vermouth suddenly bring this up, Jiang Hang's expression remained unchanged. "Do you think I can do this too?"

"I don't know, but I think you should be able to do it, and things haven't gotten to that point yet, have they?" Vermouth said with a smile, changing the subject.

"I know you're a little upset about what happened, Mr. Jiang Hang, but as an apology, I believe the outcome of this meeting will satisfy you."

When she talked about this, Vermouth's smile seemed to become ambiguous.

Jiang Hang once again ignored the ambiguity in Vermouth's words and did not dwell on the topic. The two of them were actually quite in sync now.

Because of Conan, and the oppressive feeling Jiang Hang gave her, Vermouth could guess that Miyano Akemi and Miyano Shiho were likely rescued by Jiang Hang. However, compared to the interests of her organization, she personally hoped to ensure Conan's safety.

Of course, the enormous power behind Jiang Hang, which she couldn't see through at all, was also the main reason why she chose to maintain cooperation with Jiang Hang.

She remembers everything that happened forty years ago very clearly.

I believe that even the organization's boss would make the same choice if he knew about this.

Jiang Hang was well aware that Vermouth was wary of the background wall the system had created for him, so even if she could guess what was going on, she would only mention it subtly to keep the two of them in sync.

Vermouth, as expected of the person in charge of intelligence at the Black Organization, gained control of almost half of the Black Organization's intelligence system after arriving in Japan, at the behest of the Black Organization boss.

She was involved in almost everything, from the power struggles within the Black Organization's upper echelons to the recent actions and movements of certain members, and even the secrets of the entire Japan business and political world and the current situation of those underground forces.

Moreover, when facing Jiang Hang, Vermouth revealed this information without hesitation, seemingly unconcerned that Jiang Hang might pose a threat to the Black Organization in the future.

It can be said that if Jiang Hang wanted to take action against the Black Organization, with Vermouth's help, he could reduce the difficulty by at least 30%.

Even if Jiang Hang didn't have such thoughts, with the information provided by Vermouth, he could easily capture several major criminals who were on the run.

"I'm considered one of the BOSS's people in the organization. In order to investigate the Brotherhood, I've been using up a lot of the organization's resources. But the organization's second-in-command, Rum, seems to be somewhat dissatisfied with me. So recently, he sent one of his men to my side, ostensibly to assist me in the investigation, but actually he probably wants to investigate whether I'm seriously working for the organization."

Jiang Hang looked at Vermouth: "Do you want me to help you deal with that person?"

Vermouth shook her head. "I didn't mean that. If something happens to the people Rum sent, everyone will think I did it, and I don't want to see that happen."

"I just think that person is quite interesting. Besides his work within the organization, he also works as a waiter in a restaurant. He's probably still working there now. In addition, he also works part-time as a detective. You might just run into him at a crime scene someday."

"Even if we really have to deal with that guy, I've already figured out what method to use."

"Back when Shuichi Akai was still an undercover agent in the organization, it seemed that person disliked him. After Shuichi Akai's undercover identity was revealed, he continued to investigate him. I think if I tell him that Shuichi Akai has returned to Japan, he probably won't have the mind to pay attention to my affairs."

"And I think Shuichi Akai would be quite troubled to know that he's been entangled with his old rival from within the organization again." As she said this, Vermouth smiled, as if she could already see the scene of the two men meeting again.

She paused, then added, "Of course, if you, Mr. Jiang Hang, are dissatisfied with this fake detective and want to teach him a lesson, I certainly won't have any objections."

Seeing Vermouth's cunning expression, Jiang Hang's lips twitched slightly.

From Vermouth's words, he had already guessed who Rum, the second-in-command of the Black Organization, had sent to monitor Vermouth.

Not Gin, but multiple identities, with Shuichi Akai —isn't this the Toru Amuro who might have a passionate battle with Shuichi Akai on a Ferris wheel in the future?

Jiang Hang had gone to the cinema to watch the theatrical version before he traveled through time, so he was quite familiar with Amuro Toru Amuro, who worked four jobs and was nicknamed "Japan Wolf Warrior" by netizens because of his line "My lover is this country".

Moreover, some time ago, during the Infernal Affairs incident, Jiang Hang had already found the family restaurant where Toru Amuro was currently working, thanks to Moriya Jun, an undercover police officer.

He even took some time to go to that restaurant alone for a meal and say hello to the person there.

Jiang Hang was wondering when he would confront Toru Amuro, but now he was hearing his name from Vermouth.

After sharing Toru Amuro's information, Vermouth seemed to be preparing to leave.

However, even as she was leaving, she seemed to be hinting to Jiang Hang that she wouldn't care if something unusual happened.

Of course, Jiang Hang still ignored Vermouth's hints.

After all that happened today, he still hasn't gone home, and he hasn't even gotten his first win of the day.

Anyway, after Vermouth left, Jiang Hang did not leave the art museum directly. He scanned the art museum with his Eagle Eye and then entered the art museum through the locked side door.

In the art museum office, Miyano Akemi looked somewhat surprised to see Jiang Hang suddenly arrive late at night.

"Are you planning to sleep at the art museum again tonight?" Jiang Hang asked, looking at Miyano Akemi, who was planning to stay at the art museum that night.

He had rented a house for Miyano Akemi, but she spent most of her time resting at the art museum and rarely went home to sleep.

"I don't sleep very soundly at home; it's more reassuring to sleep in the office." Miyano Akemi smiled. Although she had escaped from the organization, she always felt a little uneasy when she was alone at home. "Jiang Hang... what brings you here?"

Jiang Hang got straight to the point, stating the main reason he approached Miyano Akemi.

"I saw your ex-boyfriend today. He came to Japan with a woman."

Chapter 345: Chapter 343: Then let's go on a trip to relax!

The news Jiang Hang told her Miyano Akemi's face freeze for a moment, and then her gaze was fixed on Jiang Hang's face, as if to confirm whether Jiang Hang was joking with her.

After all, Jiang Hang had previously said things like what she would do if her ex-boyfriend found out she had disappeared from the organization and came to Japan.

Jiang Hang even encouraged her to boldly contact Shuichi Akai and reconcile with him.

Now that Jiang Hang suddenly brought this up with her, Miyano Akemi instinctively thought that Jiang Hang was joking with her again.

"Jiang Hang, stop joking with me. Da Jun is an FBI agent. How could he possibly come to Japan?"

However, when Jiang Hang produced the photos taken during the police interview, Miyano Akemi's attention was entirely focused on the tall man in the photos who was wearing a mask and deliberately avoiding the camera.

Although two years have passed, Miyano Akemi still feels so familiar with that figure.

With just one glance, she knew that Jiang Hang was not joking with her this time.

"This afternoon, I encountered a robbery. He subdued the robber in the car, and that's when I noticed him. Later, I asked him his name, and he was still using the same name he used before when he came to Japan. When I heard that name, I felt that this was probably him, so after giving my statement at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department last night, I came to confirm with you." Jiang Hang briefly explained the robbery that afternoon to Miyano Akemi, who listened very carefully.

Of course, Jiang Hang covered up what happened with Vermouth, only saying that he was going to take the bus to the art museum on his way when he encountered the accident. Because of the narrow space on the bus, and fearing that the criminals might shoot and hurt innocent passersby, he waited for the right opportunity to subdue the criminals.

However, before he could subdue the thugs, he was already subdued by Shuichi Akai and the blonde woman who had come to Japan with him.

"Such a thing actually happened today..." Miyano Akemi exclaimed in surprise. At this moment, she finally realized that Jiang Hang had mentioned that there was another blonde woman with Shuichi Akai.

"But what... what does that woman mean?"

Jiang Hang nodded firmly. "That woman just arrived in Japan recently and is now an English teacher at Teitan High School. We met in a previous case, and Conan was also present. At that time, Conan noticed that she might be deliberately hiding her identity. And after what happened today, if I'm not mistaken, that woman should have come to Japan with your ex-boyfriend."

When Jiang Hang got to this point, it was obvious that Miyano Akemi's expression became somewhat forlorn.

"Can you describe what that woman looks like?"

At this moment, Jiang Hang sensed that Miyano Akemi's mood seemed a little off. After he finished talking about Jodie Starling, he added, "I was just saying. They should just be ordinary colleagues. Don't overthink it."

However, Miyano Akemi shook her head immediately. "If it's that Jodie Starling, I know her."

She looked at Jiang Hang and told him what she hadn't told him before, "When Jiang Hang Jun told me his true identity, I heard from him that he had another ex-girlfriend before me."

"According to Dai-kun, he broke up with her because he was going to infiltrate the organization. Now that he has left the organization, it's normal for him to get back together with his ex-girlfriend." Miyano Akemi said, sighing involuntarily.

Hearing Miyano Akemi's words, Jiang Hang's lips twitched. He had only mentioned Jodie Starling's matter as a joke to Miyano Akemi.

After all, in his mind, Shuichi Akai must have come to Japan to investigate the disappearance of Miyano Akemi and Miyano Shiho at the Black Organization. If he could just pull a little strings, he could gain another powerful ally and tool.

But what I didn't expect was that Shuichi Akai had such a past. Judging from his indifferent appearance on the bus, I really couldn't tell.

It's clear that Miyano Akemi's mood became complicated after learning the news; she even started trying to comfort herself.

"Luckily I didn't contact Da Jun before, otherwise it would probably bother him if his girlfriend saw it."

Seeing Miyano Akemi's state, Jiang Hang had no better ideas. After thinking for a moment, he secretly went to the side and made a phone call to Miyano Shiho, who was at Professor Agasa's house, to explain the current situation.

Miyano Shiho on the other end of the phone was also quite impolite.

"You should have discussed this with me before telling my sister, right?"

"I never thought that Shuichi Akai actually had an ex-girlfriend like that... Anyway, what do you think we should do now?"

"I'll have Professor Agasa bring me over now. You stay there and keep an eye on my sister. If you can comfort her, try to comfort her as much as you can," Miyano Shiho said on the phone, and then hung up abruptly.

Jiang Hang didn't even have a chance to say, "I don't know how to comfort others."

However, since Miyano Shiho is coming soon, he should stay here and keep a close eye on Miyano Akemi to prevent her from doing anything wrong.

All Jiang Hang could do was pour Miyano Akemi a cup of hot water and then sit aside and wait for Miyano Shiho to come over.

Jiang Hang didn't have to wait long before Miyano Shiho arrived. After learning what Jiang Hang had been doing, she immediately rolled her eyes at Jiang Hang, as if to say, "Is pouring someone a cup of hot water and then sitting there watching them comfort them? Is this how you comfort someone?"

After being told this by Miyano Shiho, Jiang Hang could only awkwardly scratch his head. "I've never really comforted anyone before. If I were to comfort someone, it might even have the opposite effect, so it's better to wait for you to come over."

Compared to comforting others, Jiang Hang felt that he was indeed better at criticizing others.

After all, Miyano Shiho and Miyano Akemi are sisters, so communication between the two sisters is quite quick.

Seeing that Miyano Akemi's mood seemed to have improved considerably, Jiang Hang also breathed a slight sigh of relief.

It didn't take long for Miyano Shiho to return.