Kinoshita Yoko had not expected such a huge turn of events. Her eyes widened in surprise. "So that's how it is... Should we call the police?"
Jiang Xia shook his head. "Before we figure out why the kidnappers knew Mr. Takei had called the police last time, it's best not to involve them."
Kinoshita Yoko asked, "Then what should we do?"
"Find out the inside story. It'd be best if we could quietly check on Mr. Takei." As he spoke, Jiang Xia looked down at Conan.
Conan: "..."
He silently clutched his stomach. "Ow, my stomach suddenly hurts!"
Kinoshita Yoko froze. "Should I take you to the hospital?"
Conan shook his head. "No, I just need to borrow a restroom—I remember Uncle Takei's house is nearby. I'll go take a look."
With that, he darted off in a flash.
Kinoshita Yoko stared dumbfoundedly at his retreating back, then suddenly understood. "..." This kid was just... too useful!
No wonder Jiang Xia liked taking him everywhere.
She exchanged a look with Jiang Xia, and with perfect mutual understanding, they jogged after him to catch the child who was about to trespass into someone's home.
Before long, the three of them arrived at President Takei's luxurious Villa.
Besides being his home, it also served as an office. Clients sometimes came and went, so although the front door was shut, it was not locked.
Conan twisted the doorknob, found it unlocked, and happily walked inside.
And in order to catch the naughty child running around, Jiang Xia and Kinoshita Yoko had no choice but to enter as well.
Holding her Video Camera, Kinoshita Yoko stayed close behind Jiang Xia. Looking at the unfamiliar furnishings around her, she felt both the unease of trespassing into someone's home and an instinctive thrill. Her heart