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"Hello~"
Regarding Xia Ye's indifference.
Ikenozo Shigesuke didn't mind.
The last time was during the Suzuki Foundation's 60th anniversary, on the Isabella.
Xia Ye punched the son of a large conglomerate, but later the head of that conglomerate personally called Suzuki Tomoko to apologize!
That's a conglomerate even bigger than my own company!
That's all.
The upper class in Japan knows this.
Xia Ye, the future son-in-law of the second young lady of the Suzuki Group, is no ordinary live-in son-in-law!
He holds a very high position in the Suzuki Group and is highly valued by Ms. Tomoko Suzuki. He should never be provoked!
"Is Young Master Xia Ye also visiting the island?"
Shigesuke Ikezon really wanted to get closer to Natsume.
After all, the second daughter of the Suzuki Group is the sole heir, and her husband will almost certainly take over the Suzuki Group in the future. It's always a good idea to build a good relationship with her first!
"That's right~"
Xia Ye glanced at him and asked:
What were you talking about just now?
"Mr. Ikenozo wants to buy my number plate~"
Kogoro Mouri waved the sign in his hand.
"Oh?" Xia Ye raised an eyebrow and said with a smile:
"So, Uncle, are you going to give it up?"
"Yes!"
Upon hearing Natsume's change of address, Kogoro Mori immediately understood and feigned a sigh, saying:
"Originally, I didn't want to give up, after all, the Dugong Arrow is related to immortality, but—"
“Mr. Ikezane is so eager to get it, I’m currently considering whether or not to give him the number plate!”
"Please be sure to transfer it to me!"
Ikezon Shigesuke's attitude was sincere. "To be honest, I only rushed over after receiving the news. I heard that mermaids have appeared on this island. My father is old. Even if he can only prolong his life, let alone achieve immortality, I, as his son, must get a dugong arrow!"
"What if the Dugong Arrow doesn't even have the effect of prolonging life?" Xia Ye said calmly.
"Then I'll treat it as a talisman for good luck!" Ikezon Jusuke gritted his teeth and looked at Mouri Kogoro. "I hope Mr. Mouri will consider my filial piety and transfer the license plate to me!"
"this..."
Kogoro Mouri subconsciously looked at Natsume.
"Are you sure you want to give it to him, Uncle?"
"Ok!"
"Okay~"
Xia Ye took the number plate from Kogoro Mouri's hand. "Mr. Ikenozono, what price are you willing to pay for this? After all, this is about the secret to immortality. Even if we don't know if it works, there are still many people who are eager to have it!"
"Ten million!"
Without hesitation, Shigesuke Ikezon stated a number.
Kogoro Mouri was overjoyed. Although he remained calm on the surface, he was secretly thrilled!
Keep in mind that Conan's foster care fee is ten million, and he and Conan eat out lavishly every day. It's been months and they still haven't finished building it. Yet a mere Dugong Arrow can fetch ten million—
Why are you hesitating?
They've definitely changed it!
He was about to answer when he heard Xia Ye say calmly:
"Too few~"
"hiss!"
Kogoro Maori took a deep breath.
That Xia Ye kid, he really dares to ask for it!
As expected of my future son-in-law, impressive!
"Twenty million!"
As if he had been prepared all along, as soon as Natsume opened her mouth, he doubled the price!
"Hmm~"
Xia Ye pondered for a moment, then nodded:
"make a deal!"
"Great! I'll sign the check right away!"
Ikezon Jusuke took out his checkbook, signed a check for 20 million yen with great flourish, then took the number plate from Natsume and couldn't wait to leave!
"They got 20 million just like that?"
Kogoro Mori stared incredulously at the check in Natsume's hand. Was money really that easy to earn?
Chapter 375 The Mermaid's Slaughter Begins Again!
Xia Ye handed the check to Kogoro Mouri and said with a smile:
"It can actually go even higher!"
"Judging from Ikenozo's attitude, raising the price to 30 million is no problem. But since it's free anyway, we might as well take it while we can."
"you're right."
Kogoro Mouri has one redeeming quality.
He wasn't greedy; he was already very satisfied with 20 million. Even if Xia Ye said he could sell it for 30 million, he wouldn't feel any regret!
"Twenty million is a bit too much for me to handle. How about you take ten million, Xia Ye? After all, we wouldn't have gotten this much money without your help!"
"No, you keep it for yourself."
Xia Ye waved her hand and glanced at Xiao Lan:
"Ran isn't staying with you right now. You and Conan should keep this money and eat well. If you really think it's too much, give Ran some pocket money!"
"no problem!"
Kogoro Mouri patted Natsume on the shoulder. As expected of his future son-in-law, he's so considerate!
"I will give Xiaolan her allowance!"
"Just don't waste your money!"
Xiaolan felt somewhat helpless when she saw that her boyfriend had earned 20 million for her father in such a short time.
Conan's previous ten million yen foster care fee allowed his father to live a very carefree life. Now that he has another twenty million yen, he doesn't know how he will squander it!
However, it was Xia Ye's kind gesture after all, and she couldn't just confiscate it, so she could only offer a useless word of advice.
As for pocket money—
She doesn't need it at all!
My mom usually gives me quite a lot.
Xia Ye also has a supplementary credit card in her possession.
When we go out to play, it's usually Yukiko and Sonoko who pay for everything.
If you want something, as long as you express your desire, the "older sisters" in the family will buy it and deliver it to you.
I'm basically running out of money; I can't even spend my allowance.
So it doesn't matter whether Dad gives it to me or not, as long as he doesn't spend it recklessly!
An hour passed quickly.
Kimie Shimabukuro quietly appeared below Mermaid Falls.
She glanced at Xia Ye, a hint of weariness flashing in her beautiful eyes, but she quickly mustered her spirits and announced with a faint smile on her pretty face:
"Please come forward tonight, my three lucky guests. I will give you the Dugong Arrow!"
"Yes!"
Shigesuke Ikezono, who had bought the number plate from Kogoro Mouri, went up.
He eagerly took the palm-sized bone arrow, his face beaming with joy, and thanked them repeatedly.
Naoko Kuroe, who had been absent until now, suddenly appeared, collected the Dugong Arrow, and returned to the group.
Another randomly selected tourist also received their own Dugong Arrow.
However, he didn't announce it when the lottery was drawn, and it's unknown whether the number he had was transferred.
After these three people received the Dugong Arrows.
Junhui frowned, looked around, and said:
"Where's Shoumei? Didn't we draw her name in the lottery? Why hasn't she come over?"
The islanders looked at each other in bewilderment.
They haven't seen Toshimi Ebihara since the lottery ceremony at the shrine!
Given that Toshimi Ebihara was so interested in mermaids, she probably would have been waiting in front of Mermaid Falls to receive the Dugong's Arrow, let alone being late!
"Hey, Junhui!"
At this moment, a middle-aged man, clearly drunk, staggered out of the crowd, holding a number plate and shouting:
"Give me the Dugong's Arrow!"
"Uncle Benzo?" Junhui's pretty face showed surprise:
"I remember this number plate was obtained by Sumi, wasn't it? How did it end up in your hands?"
"Don't worry about that!"
Kamonawa Benzo's attitude was very arrogant:
"The old woman drew lots for numbers, not people. Now that the winning number is in my hand, that dugong arrow should be mine!"
"The dugong's arrow is fine—"
Junhui's beautiful, watery eyes were filled with worry as she said:
"But where did you get this number plate? How is Sumi doing now?"
"That's Benzo!"
The island's residents, who were acquainted with Kadowaki Benzo, were also suspicious:
"You didn't steal the number plate from Kotobuki, did you? Kotobuki hasn't shown up yet, could it be—"
"What did you do to her?"
"nonsense!"
Although Kadowaki Benzo was drunk, he still retained some rationality. Seeing that a false accusation was about to be pinned on him, he quickly and vehemently denied it:
"I found my number plate!"
"I didn't see Sumi at all!"
"impossible!"
The islanders spoke up one after another:
"Just like your Saori, Sumi is most passionate about mermaid legends. How could she possibly throw away the brand?"