dmims Chapter 117 The Invitation from Miyano Clinic
Chapter 117 The Invitation from Miyano Clinic
Before Judy could finish her persuasion, Lin Xiuyi had already torn open the seal on the envelope.
Inside the envelope, as expected, there was only a thin sheet of white paper with a line of simple yet neat handwriting written in black ink: "3 o'clock, Xiti Island Cafe, Mihana Shopping Street".
The handwriting is strong and the strokes are smooth, showing that the writer has excellent handwriting and is very capable.
At the end of the letter, instead of a name, a line of words remained enigmatic.
"The Miyano Clinic that helped you twenty years ago."
Twenty years ago? Miyano Clinic?
Lin Xiuyi's smile vanished instantly, her brows furrowed tightly, and she gripped the letter tightly in her hand, even unconsciously slowing her breathing.
If you were to ask which clinic saved his life twenty years ago, the only one I could recall was that one time.
Eri Kisaki throws a tantrum and runs away from home, only to unexpectedly encounter armed robbers.
He was shot in the chest while protecting Yingli and was in critical condition.
He was saved only by the timely rescue provided by a clinic that happened to be passing by.
Even though he had a special constitution and a recovery ability far exceeding that of ordinary people, he probably wouldn't have survived without the emergency treatment from that doctor couple.
Later, after his injuries stabilized, Lin Xiuyi and Fei Yingli went back to find them and wanted to thank their saviors in person.
When they arrived, the small clinic was already closed. Neighbors said the doctor and his wife had been hired by a large company and had moved away long ago.
Lin Xiuyi's own impression of the couple was actually extremely vague.
I lost too much blood at the time and was in a coma for a long time. I only learned many details from Eri Kisaki afterward.
Unexpectedly, the owner of that clinic was surnamed Miyano.
This surname might be ordinary in other worlds, but in the world of Conan, it inexplicably carries a special meaning.
Moreover, Lin Xiuyi recalled his phone call with Eri Kisaki a couple of days ago,
She once casually mentioned that twenty years ago, when he was hospitalized, the doctor couple came to visit him, but their behavior was somewhat subtle.
The husband chatted with Eri Kisaki in the hospital lobby, while the wife made an excuse to leave, but soon appeared alone at the door of Hideaki Hayashi's ward.
At the time, Eri Kisaki was only grateful for the other party's life-saving grace and did not think too much about it.
But now, as Lin Xiuyi connects the clues, she feels that there may be hidden secrets behind that incident.
"Boss? Boss, are you alright?"
Judy called out to Lin Xiuyi softly, her voice tinged with worry.
She noticed that Lin Xiuyi's face looked very pale, as if he was thinking about something important. Even when she called his name twice, he didn't respond.
Judy also saw the words on the letter; the address the other party had chosen to meet Lin Xiuyi was perfectly normal.
She had also been to Xiti Island Cafe, but it was just an ordinary street-side cafe on Mihua Commercial Street. The decor was simple, and there weren't many people. Most of the customers were nearby office workers who used it to rest and drink coffee.
But Judy was a little confused about the signature.
The Miyano Clinic that helped you twenty years ago?
Since the other party helped Lin Xiuyi back then, they should know each other. Why leave such a strange signature instead of just writing their own name?
Could this all be a cover-up? Or just a code used by the other party to arrange a meeting with Lin Xiuyi?
Thinking of this, Judy couldn't help but recall the previous social gathering organized by the Metropolitan Police Department.
She was too careless at the time and failed to notice anything unusual, which caused her to miss the opportunity to meet Vermouth and allow the woman to escape.
This matter has always bothered her.
Could this letter also be from Vermouth?
In a few seconds, Judy's mind raced, and she made up her mind: regardless of whether Lin Xiuyi agreed or not, she had to go to the scene herself to confirm the situation.
Lin Xiuyi, who was standing to the side, was unsure whether this "Miyano Clinic" was related to the two sisters with tragic fates in his memory. However, since the other party had extended an invitation in the name of "benefactor", he could not ignore it for both reason and emotion.
He glanced at his watch; the hands on the dial pointed to 2:10.
The distance from Teitan High School to Beika Shopping Street is not far; it can be reached within half an hour on foot.
"Judy, I have something to do, you..."
Before Lin Xiu could finish speaking, Judy quickly interjected, her tone unusually cheerful.
"Boss, leave the counseling center at Teitan Elementary School to me. You can go and handle your business with peace of mind."
"Hmm." Lin Xiu nodded, but a knowing smile flashed in her eyes.
She agreed so readily, probably because she couldn't wait for him to leave so she could change clothes and follow him secretly.
However, he was not averse to it.
If the person who arranged the meeting really has nothing to do with the Miyano sisters, then the FBI probably wouldn't be interested in the content of the conversation.
If there is indeed a connection... having the FBI watching nearby provides at least an extra layer of protection.
After all, twenty years have passed, and the other party's sudden contact is hard to fathom.
Maybe... this really is a trap?
Did that black-clad organization accidentally discover the secret of his body's extraordinary regenerative abilities and want to take him away for "research"?
Lin Xiuyi made a slightly self-deprecating guess in his heart, but then dismissed the idea.
For more than 20 years, the only possible time when the secret of his body could be revealed was when he was shot and near death and was treated at a clinic.
Since then, he has been extremely cautious and has never suffered any serious injuries that could attract attention, and he has even avoided going to the hospital as much as possible.
If the Black Organization had discovered the anomaly back then, they would never have waited until today to take action.
……
After Judy turned and left, Lin Xiuyi walked slowly along the street toward the commercial street, while taking out his phone and dialing the number of his bodyguard, Li Long.
"Boss," came Li Long's steady voice from the receiver.
"You all, now stand by near the West Island Cafe in the Mihana Shopping Street and carefully check the surrounding area. Someone wants to meet me there at three o'clock," Lin Xiuyi ordered calmly. "Keep an eye out for any suspicious activity."
"Understood, boss." Li Long replied immediately without asking any further questions.
"Hmm..." Lin Xiuyi hesitated for a moment, then added, "Bring all the equipment, just in case."
Although in the original timeline, the Black Organization was often jokingly referred to as the "undercover club,"
However, in Japan, they do indeed have dangerous and erratic members like Gin.
That guy was a ruthless character who dared to use a helicopter machine gun to strafe Tokyo Tower in the middle of the city. It's impossible that he was able to get away unscathed afterward without the tacit approval or cover-up of certain forces.
Therefore, even if the person he was meeting might be one of the Miyano sisters, Hayashi Hideichi decided to prepare for the worst.
……
Upon arriving at the shopping street, Lin Xiuyi did not head directly to the West Island Cafe.
He chose a quiet teahouse on the street corner, sat down by the window, ordered a cup of hot tea, and quietly observed the bustling crowd outside.