Conan: Ran, don't turn around, I'm a washing machine.

Chapter 40 Ai-chan!!!

"System, can you activate an AI assistant?"

"Ding, the system did not understand what the host said. Please make it simpler and easier to understand."

"Shut up, you artificial idiot!"

"Ding, it seems you may have encountered some unpleasantness. If there's anything I can help with, or if there's anything that's bothering you, let me know, and I'll try my best to improve. Don't forget, I'm here to help you."

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He was numb; the system was insulting his intelligence. He survived entirely by figuring out the system's functions on his own; if he relied on the system from the start, he would be doomed.

Not wanting to deal with this AI idiot for even a second longer, I immediately closed the system interface.

He hadn't looked at the system either; he hadn't touched anything in it recently, so there was no need to look at it again.

Even if you look at it every day, there won't be much content. When there's not much left, you can find a base to restock.

Everyone else is just freeloading off the organization. Instead of wasting resources on those undercover agents, it's better to give them to him. At least he's wholeheartedly working for the organization.

Speaking of those undercover agents we reported last time, I wonder how many are still left. We can't just kill them all at once; that's not how things are done.

We need to kill some and leave others alive, and then kill another batch when we need more money.

Treat them all like leeks; cut them when you don't need them, otherwise you would have killed them all long ago.

Last time, we took out important spies who stole a lot of intelligence from the organization and sent it back. After the cleanup, the remaining spies will probably stay quiet for a while.

I had a lot on my mind the whole way. I drove for almost an hour and a half, and when I got out of the car, my butt felt a little numb from sitting so long.

After moving around a bit and feeling better, I walked to the base.

Base Bar.

Not many people came; the four sofas weren't even full, and almost everyone had a look of doubt on their face.

The summons was somewhat sudden. Those who arrived early have been sitting here, asking Gin what was going on. He simply replied coldly that he would wait until everyone arrived.

He was the last to arrive, and upon entering, he glanced around and noticed that not everyone was there.

He then sat down next to Gin. Besides Vodka, only Su Xingbo would sit next to him.

Once everyone was there, Gin opened the laptop on the table and started a video.

The video is a surveillance recording.

A woman appeared in the shot, but with a 32x speedup, she disappeared and wasn't seen again for a whole day.

Everyone else found it strange that this person had suddenly disappeared.

Only Su Xingbai's expression changed drastically.

He finally remembered what he'd forgotten recently: My Shiho!!!

…………………………look

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! ! !

He blamed himself for being too busy with Sonoko lately. Now he understood why he had been keeping an eye on Shiho, or rather, Ai-chan.

It's probably because Ai-chan's behavior has been a bit strange lately, which aroused Gin's suspicion, which is why he sent him to keep an eye on her.

…………………………look

He didn't know how to tell Mingmei about this. She had promised so readily, but in the end, she still hadn't fulfilled her promise.

Gin glanced at everyone and said calmly, "She escaped. She knows a lot of secret information about the organization. We must bring her back, dead or alive."

"Oh?" Chianti asked, puzzled. "Then how did she escape? Did someone in the organization collude with her? Did they work together to take her out?"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their attention to Su Xingbo, who was drinking sherry, because he was the most suspicious person.

Su Xingbai took a sip, put down his glass, and saw everyone staring at him. He shrugged helplessly.

"No, what do you mean by all looking at me like that? Do you suspect that I'm having an affair with her? I've only met her less than ten times."

The explanation only slightly dispelled everyone's doubts, but what was most infuriating was that Vermouth spoke up from the side.

"Explanation? No explanation is needed; any explanation is reasonable."

"boom!"

Now he was really worried. This old woman was no good. She had targeted him last time, and before he could even retaliate, he was disgusted by her.

"Oh my, he's getting anxious. Look, Caesar's getting anxious. Did I hit the nail on the head?" Vermouth chuckled, covering her mouth.

Seeing the thoughtful stares in everyone's eyes, he became even more speechless.

Banana, you bastard.

If I had done it, it would be fine, but the problem is that it has nothing to do with him. He's still worried about how to face Mingmei next.

He can't possibly take the blame now; if he does, he won't be able to get core missions and won't be able to make big money!

Faced with the argument between the two, Gin simply said something coldly.

"Caesar didn't have time; he was somewhere else when Sherry disappeared."

Listen, listen.

This is what leadership is all about!

"Tsk tsk, it's more suspicious if there's no alibi. It seems like the only codenamed member who last contacted Sherry was Caesar."

"And I've also heard that Caesar harassed Sherry. Could it be that he kidnapped her because she refused his advances?"

Goodness gracious! You have such a vivid imagination; you'd be perfect for writing novels.

"Heh." After a couple of cold laughs, he said disdainfully, "I would never do such a forceful thing. Besides, if I really did take care of Sherry, it would be much more convenient for me within the organization. Why would I kidnap her? Do you really think I have nothing better to do?"

Even though I'm really free!

Upon hearing this, Vermouth stopped causing trouble, and the scene immediately quieted down, with only the occasional sound of drinking.

“I’ve checked all the nearby surveillance footage, but I didn’t see her. So I plan to expand the search area, and if anyone finds her, I’ll bring her back immediately.”

"Understood!"

After the mission was assigned, some people left, and Vermouth, not wanting to make things awkward, also left.

He moved to an empty sofa next to him, lay down, closed his eyes, and thought for a while.

Gin didn't even glance at him, but before leaving, he told him not to let his two underlings do all the tasks, and that he had to do the important tasks himself.

He readily agreed and then forgot about it.

What a joke! If I have underlings and don't use them, what's the point of having them?

You yourself know that you have Vodka driving for you. Vodka is just a technician, while my two underlings are professionals. They're just working for me to do tasks and earn money. It's not like they can't complete the tasks.

After everyone left, he lay down for a while and, finding nothing amiss, got up.