Conan: Life between Green Plum and Skyfall

Chapter 236 Yukiko's Helplessness

Let’s not talk about Yusaku’s situation for now. On Conan’s side, Conan, who was still sleeping, was carried directly to the Yabuuchi family by Yukiko, just like yesterday.

"But, Yukiko, didn't you call Shinichi and Yusaku over?"

"Ah, it's okay, I brought the child here!"

Conan, who was originally sleeping soundly, heard the noise around him, and suddenly he was lifted up into the air. He opened his eyes dazedly. Then he found that he was picked up by Yukiko. And in front of him, a strange woman was standing there.

"Ah, Conan, are you awake? I tell you, you have been sold by me, and she will be your new mother from now on~"

Looking at Conan who suddenly woke up, Yukiko spoke with a smile before the woman in front of her could speak.

"hehe......."

Looking at Yukiko's smiling face, Conan rolled his eyes, turned his head away, and didn't bother to pay attention to her. When facing Yukiko, the most important thing is not to follow her thoughts and play along with her. Otherwise, if this woman gets interested, no one knows how far she will go.

If you ignore her, she will just complain a few words at most.

You see, this guy in front of you named Hiromi Yabuuchi is a good example.

"Yukiko, stop it!"

Hiromi Yabuuchi looked at Yukiko, her lips twitching slightly. She had clearly come to Yukiko for something important, hoping to borrow Yusaku or Shinichi's wisdom to help solve the problem she was facing.

In the end, Yukiko didn't bring those two people with her, but she brought a little kid with her and even made fun of him! Wasn't she afraid that the little kid would cry on the spot?

"No, this is completely different from what we agreed on! We clearly agreed to pay the money and hand over the person. What? Do you want to get it for free?"

Although she was very dissatisfied with Conan's uncooperative behavior, since she couldn't tease Conan, she might as well play with her old classmate! Thinking of this, Yukiko's smile became even brighter.

"You, after all these years, are still so naughty. Don't worry, little one, Aunt Yukiko and I were just joking! What's your name?"

Looking at Yukiko's playful nature, Hiromi shook her head. She didn't mind playing with Yukiko, but her current situation was very delicate.

She doesn't want to lose the chance to inherit the estate because of this unexpected disaster!

"It's okay, I'm used to this Ou...Ou Nei-chan's operation!"

Conan was originally going to call her "Obasan", but faced with Yukiko's aggressive gaze, he wisely chose to change his words.

After hearing Conan's call, Yukiko, who was originally glaring at him with death, withdrew her gaze with satisfaction.

Seeing this, Hiromi Yabuuchi sighed in relief. Fortunately, Yukiko didn't joke with the child she was meeting for the first time, otherwise, she would have been in real trouble.

"So, little one, what's your name? And what's your relationship to Yukiko?"

"My name is Edogawa Conan, and I am..."

Before he could finish his words, Yukiko spoke before him:

"He's the second son Yusaku and I had while we were abroad. Don't underestimate him because he's so young. His observation and intelligence are incredible! At least he's no worse than Yusaku and Shinichi!"

"?"

After hearing Yukiko's words, Conan looked at her suspiciously. No, this topic of the second son is not going away, right? Treating himself as a younger brother? He doesn't have such a habit!

"Okay, stop talking so much. What exactly do you want to ask of me?"

As if she noticed Conan's contemptuous look, Yukiko put him down with a smile, then looked at Hiromi Yabuuchi and asked.

"what......"

Before Guangmei could finish her words, a slightly old voice sounded behind them:

"Guangmei, I didn't expect you to be such a person!"

"!"

When she heard the voice behind her, a hint of embarrassment appeared on Hiromi Yabuuchi's face:

"Uncle Yifang, you misunderstood!"

"What did I misunderstand? I may be old, but my hearing is still good! Do you think I didn't hear you and you're almost done with each other?!"

Listening to Guangmei's words, Yabuuchi Yoshifusa spoke righteously.

"You really misunderstood! Have you forgotten her? She's Yukiko, who often came to our house to play when she was a child! Yukiko, don't just stand there and watch, come over and say a few words!"

Seeing that it was obvious that Yabuuchi Yoshifusa had misunderstood, Hiromi was about to cry! So she said, "I have nothing to do, what a joke!"

"Yeah, long time no see, Uncle Yoshifusa. I'm Yukiko! I was just joking with Hiromi!"

"Well, I can't remember. After all, I stayed in Brazil for too long. But since you all said so, I'll believe you for once!

Since we are friends, please go ahead. Carlos, let’s go!”

Having said that, without waiting for Yukiko to reply, he slowly walked into the house with the people around him.

"How's it going, Yukiko? Did you notice anything unusual? What do you think of your uncle?"

Seeing that Yoshifusa Yabuuchi and Carlos had left, Hiromi Yabuuchi looked at Yukiko with a serious expression.

"What's abnormal?"

"Just do you think he's a fake uncle?"

After hearing what Guangmei said, Yukiko's mouth twitched. No, although she often came here to play when she was a child, she only came here occasionally to play after all!

Even you, a relative, don’t know whether he is real or not, so it is even more impossible for her, an outsider, to know!

Thinking of this, Yukiko showed a hint of apology on her face:

"I'm sorry, but Uncle Yoshifusa went to Brazil before I started elementary school, so I don't know what he looks like anymore."

"Yeah, that's right. After all, it's been over 30 years."

After hearing Yukiko's words, Hiromi Yabuuchi's face also fell a little.

"Why, do you want me to investigate Uncle Yifang's affairs?"

"Yeah, after all, he just came back from Brazil, but I always feel like there's something wrong with him. My father passed away from cancer last month, so I want to know if he's really my uncle."

"Is that so? I understand. I'll help you as much as I can."

Looking at her childhood friend in front of her and listening to her words, Yukiko also realized something. It seemed that her friend was no longer so pure.

"Then it's up to you!"

"Yes, please make sure to expose his true identity before ten o'clock tomorrow night."

"If I lie to you tomorrow and fail to expose that guy's true identity before my father's funeral is over, the inheritance that should have belonged to us will be taken away by that liar!"

Just after Yukiko finished speaking, three or four people suddenly appeared from the corner, surrounded Yukiko, and talked to each other, with a hint of hope on their faces.

"This... I'll try my best!"

As she spoke, Yukiko was speechless. No, where on earth did these people come from?