Zongman: Becoming Prime Minister in the Conan Universe

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For Fujiwara Michi, this was just a small interlude.

But for the vast majority of people present, this was absolutely not a small interlude, but information that had to be cherished and taken seriously.

For a time, the expressions of the dignitaries and wealthy magnates present became even more enthusiastic.

If previously, these high-ranking officials and rich men only gave Fujiwara Michi face out of respect for the Fujiwara family, secretly admiring his good fortune but maintaining a somewhat condescending attitude...

Then at this moment, these people, facing Fujiwara Michi, even became a little cautious. Even the smiles at the corners of their mouths almost became rigid, and the amplitude of their bowing differed significantly.

Although they didn't know the true identity of Fujiwara Michi, the fact that the head of the Special Investigations Department treated him like a loyal dog meant they dared not underestimate him in the slightest.

A man who looked gentle and refined, bringing his two daughters, approached Fujiwara Michi and Old Man Fujiwara. He looked like a university professor, speaking politely and pleasantly, making a good impression.

"To a great nation in the East, at the elder's birthday banquet, everyone says 'Long live the old man,' and I too wish the old man ten thousand years of life without end. This is a gift I had a famous calligrapher from our great nation in the East write, a small token of my respect."

The man had someone bring over a piece of calligraphy with the four characters May you live ten thousand years without end written on it, with a seal at the corner.

For a family like the Fujiwara, sending anything too expensive would seem vulgar. This kind of calligraphy, especially modern calligraphy that isn't antique, instead seemed more heartfelt.

Old Man Fujiwara laughed heartily, "Suzuki-kun, you're so thoughtful. Our Fujiwara family's 23 companies still need to rely on you for more cooperation."

The Fujiwara family's assets were considerable, but compared to those super-rich families, there was still a gap. Their main focus was on political influence rather than significant asset accumulation.

"Please, this is Chairman Suzuki. Let me introduce you."

Old Man Fujiwara introduced the patriarch of the Suzuki financial group to Fujiwara Michi.

Suzuki Shirou smiled amicably and shook Fujiwara Michi's hand, saying at the same time: "This is my eldest daughter, Suzuki Ayako. This is my second daughter, Suzuki Sonoko."

"One of them is in university, one in high school. After watching that video, they really admire Fujiwara-sama, especially Sonoko; she's practically become a fan."

Suzuki Shirou said jovially, and as if to cooperate with him, Suzuki Sonoko quickly stepped forward, completely disregarding gender differences, and immediately grabbed Fujiwara Michi's hand, excitedly saying:

"Wow, you're really Fujiwara-sama! You're even more handsome than in the video, many times over! Fujiwara-sama, can you give me an autograph please?!"

Suzuki Sonoko excitedly rummaged through her clothes, searching for paper and pen.

Fujiwara Michi felt a wave of helplessness. He could only say that Suzuki Sonoko was truly persistent, able to blurt out a title like "sama," and even act so shamelessly.

Fujiwara Michi's mind rapidly flashed through various information about Suzuki Sonoko.

If one were to speak of Suzuki Sonoko's greatest hobby, it might be handsome guys. The reason she admired him so much was indeed because his performance in the video was too cool.

Fujiwara Michi didn't laugh. There was nothing wrong with men liking beautiful women and women liking handsome guys.

Moreover, although Suzuki Sonoko liked handsome guys, her lifestyle was completely without problems; she wasn't the kind of girl who played around.

Especially since her admiration was so sincere, being treated like this by such a rich girl, Fujiwara Michi even felt a little flattered.

Suzuki Sonoko quickly realized, awkwardly, that she had nowhere to put things in her clothes, and it was even more impossible to have paper and pen.

Fujiwara Michi smiled gently and said at this moment: "I know you, Miss Suzuki."

"You know me?"

Suzuki Sonoko's eyes lit up when she heard Fujiwara Michi unexpectedly knew her name.

"I previously entrusted my British lawyer daughter, Miss Mori, with some business. Miss Mori often talks about you."

Did Miss Mori really mention Suzuki Sonoko? Fujiwara Michi forgot, but it didn't matter. Saying such things would only bring the two closer.

Suzuki Sonoko heard this and complained, "Little Ran is really something. Knowing such a handsome big brother, she didn't even tell me. She wants to monopolize him!"

Immediately after, she lifted her smiling face and said, "...Fujiwara-sama, wait for me a moment, I'll go find paper and a pen."

Fujiwara Michi hastily stopped her: "I'm not a celebrity, why sign? Miss Suzuki, if you have time, wait until I return to Tokyo. We can also invite Miss Mori."

Hearing that she could go out with Fujiwara Michi, Suzuki Sonoko quickly gave up on the autograph, pulled out her phone and said: "Fujiwara-sama, let's exchange Line IDs!"

Paper and pen might be hard to find, but for modern people, a phone is absolutely indispensable.

Suzuki Sonoko scurried to Fujiwara Michi's side. Fujiwara Michi took out his phone and exchanged Line IDs with her. Seeing Suzuki Sonoko's excited expression, he almost fainted from happiness.

Suzuki Shirou watched his daughter with amusement, and did not stop her from this somewhat unconventional behavior.

Besides thinking it was a good thing that could bring him closer to Fujiwara Michi, it was also because he was very indulgent with his two daughters. As long as they didn't make a big mistake, he wouldn't interfere too much.

It could be said that among the various wealthy families, the Suzuki family was considered quite normal and decent.

The little girl beside him, wearing a quaint kimono, didn't receive much attention due to her young age.

She also didn't go to disturb Fujiwara Michi's social interactions.

She merely watched Suzuki Sonoko's familiar actions. As long as her sister did something that was almost sticking herself to Fujiwara Michi, she secretly felt disgusted.

This woman clearly didn't understand the situation; how could she be fangirling in this kind of setting!

She crossed her arms and rested one foot on the ground, but no matter how much she felt annoyed, she suppressed herself with her own reasoning.

On the other side, Hayasaka Ai, dressed in a lady's suit, quietly said to Kaguya Shinomiya beside her, "Princess Kaguya, that's your fiancé. Are you just going to watch?"

"The Suzuki family and the Shinomiya family aren't that different. And that Suzuki Sonoko is about the same age as you. Aren't you afraid your fiancé will be snatched away?"

Kaguya's expression was cold. She was like a foreign doll without emotions, saying icily: "If I were to go over now, Fujiwara would only think I'm benevolent. That doesn't align with the Shinomiya family's interests."

Hayasaka Ai felt a headache: "That's true, but you can't really just stand there idly. You should at least show something."

Hayasaka Ai felt helpless towards Kaguya Shinomiya's thought process, which purely prioritized the Shinomiya family's interests.

She and Kaguya were nominally mistress and maid, but their feelings for each other were extremely good, more like sisters.

Precisely because of this, Hayasaka Ai hoped Kaguya Shinomiya could be happy.

"If the young lady does nothing like this, it will only make people think you are weak and pathetic. Then the other party will only take an inch for every mile. By then, you will only be able to watch your fiancé flirt with others, while you yourself have no means to stop it."

Kaguya didn't understand Hayasaka Ai's bitter heart. She still stood there expressionlessly, but she also inexplicably felt a flicker of unease in her heart.

Shinomiya Huangguang was at this moment quietly chatting with his brother, Shinomiya Qinglong: "Fujiwara Michi is even more capable than I imagined."

Looking at how the head of the Special Investigations Department treated Fujiwara Michi, and how the attitudes of the dignitaries present instantly changed towards Fujiwara Michi, Shinomiya Huangguang felt even more excited.

If he could control Fujiwara Michi, wouldn't the Fujiwara family, and the forces possibly behind him, all be put to his own use?!

Shinomiya Qinglong, however, was somewhat cautious: "Big brother, what if Fujiwara Michi is difficult to control?"

Shinomiya Huangguang scoffed lightly, "I entered the Shinomiya Group at twenty, and now I'm thirty-eight. In these eighteen years, the various troubles and issues I've encountered, are they comparable to that brat's?"

"I've handled so many things, and that kid is just a college student who hasn't seen society. Do you think he can challenge me?"

"Qinglong, you still have a problem with your thinking. If that Fujiwara Michi is given time to develop, he could indeed become a formidable enemy."

"That's why we must make him listen to us before he grows up, make him obediently call me 'Brother Huangguang.' A college student like that, how could I not be able to handle him?"

Shinomiya Qinglong flattered him, "Brother, what you said is right. Fujiwara Michi is just a small fry right now. With just one move, you can easily control him."

Shinomiya Huangguang nodded with satisfaction.

...

Whether it was a banquet, a dance, a birthday party, etc., essentially, it was a social gathering.

Dignitaries and wealthy individuals from all over Rainbow Country gathered here to wish Old Man Fujiwara a happy birthday, which was only one objective. Another, more important objective was social interaction.

These officials and businessmen, either chatted in groups of three or five with people they knew, or sought out and talked to people they knew but had never had the chance to meet before.

In this kind of social interaction, whether a deal could be made or not primarily depended on getting acquainted, and also allowed everyone to arrange private meetings and discussions afterward.

The mother and daughter from the Yukinoshita family were both wearing kimonos. All three of them looked resplendent, but in this kind of setting, they couldn't help but look a bit out of place due to their attire.

People would even wonder, Which family is this? Why are they qualified to participate in Old Man Fujiwara's birthday banquet?

Mrs. Yukinoshita looked at the many distinguished guests present.

Among them, there was one well-informed person, a financial magnate's chief, who had various high-level government connections.

These people, in the past, were not people whom a regional family like the Yukinoshita could easily befriend or get to know.

But today, the Yukinoshita family had a chance to meet these powerful figures.

Mrs. Yukinoshita's sister was Fujiwara Yoshimi's wife. They had come to attend the old man's birthday banquet.

This would create a misconception: that the Fujiwara family valued the Yukinoshita family greatly. Leveraging this misconception, the Yukinoshita family had the opportunity to push their way into these famous circles.

Mrs. Yukinoshita's reason for coming this time was precisely for this purpose.

She pulled the Yin Yin beside her and whispered, "Yin Yin, you and I should go meet some people."

Yin Yin nodded lightly. Neither mother nor daughter went to disturb Yukinoshita Hachiman. They both wore smiles, as if this was their normal social interaction.

Yukinoshita Yukino merely bit her lip lightly, looking at a scene that, though it lacked alcohol, could be described as chaotic and wrong. She watched as everyone was pretending, interacting with fake smiles.

Even her sister and mother were the same, even more pretentious in their demeanor.

At that moment, Yukinoshita Yukino inexplicably felt a sense of superiority, as if everyone else was drunk, and she alone was sober.

"Yukino, do you think what these people are saying is all fake? Their words, their interactions are so shameless?"

Fujiwara Michi suddenly appeared beside Yukinoshita Yukino, and gently spoke.