Chapter 5

Facing the many scrutinizing gazes, Okano Yoko said with an unnatural expression, "I... it wasn't me, I found it like this when I came back! I didn't kill him!"

"Why did the victim's hand contain your hair?" Inspector Megure asked sternly.

"I don't know! I really don't know!" Okano Yoko's expression was on the verge of collapse.

Inspector Megure was about to ask more, but was stopped by Tang Ze, who said to Inspector Megure, "Inspector Megure, even if Mr. Agent had such actions, it doesn't prove anything. I already know the truth of the case."

"Huh?" Inspector Megure was surprised, "Really? Tang Ze-kun!"

"Of course, I reminded Mr. Agent earlier just to prevent him from making things more complicated," Tang Ze nodded confidently.

Tang Ze was so confident because he had seen this case before.

Okano Yoko's appearance in the case left a relatively strong impression, after all, she is a rather prominent figure in the world of Detective Conan.

His actions were naturally to better showcase his abilities and highlight his capabilities.

Solving a case during his internship could be considered a significant achievement, which would greatly help with future promotions.

Especially in the world of Detective Conan, where achievements are tied to promotions, Tang Ze naturally seized the opportunity.

"So who is the culprit, Tang Ze!?" Inspector Megure asked urgently.

"In fact, it was only after Conan-kun's hint that I had a flash of inspiration," Tang Ze said with a smile, looking at Conan.

"Conan's hint?" Everyone looked at Conan, who was being held by Ran, in surprise.

"Yes, Conan mentioned that there were water stains around the body, right?" Tang Ze smiled, "I was a bit concerned, so I carefully examined the area and indeed found water stains."

"But what does that mean? Can it help find the culprit?" Inspector Megure asked in confusion.

"Hey, the culprit has been in the room all along," Tang Ze looked at the various expressions of the crowd and pointed to the body lying on the floor, "The culprit is actually the victim himself!"

"Su... Suicide!?" Everyone was shocked.

"But it's impossible for someone to stab a kitchen knife into their own back!" Kogoro Mouri questioned.

"Perhaps that was his goal, and I must thank little Conan for this," Tang Ze said with a smile,

"He mentioned that in such a messy room, why was there an upright chair near the body, which gave me a hint."

Tang Ze pointed to the overturned tables and chairs around, "Look at the surroundings, and the chair near the body seems strange, right?

Later, combining the water stains around the body and the high temperature in the room, I suddenly understood."

"If you dig a hole in ice and place the knife in it, then stand on the chair and jump down aiming at the tip of the knife, this suicide plan would succeed."

Tang Ze pointed to the ground, "I saw a dent next to the body earlier, which is enough to prove that it was a suicide. The high temperature would melt the scattered ice, creating the illusion of a murder."

"You mean the hair!?" Kogoro Mouri said angrily, "To successfully frame Yoko, that's going too far!"

"Exactly, I think he must have found her hair from the comb in this room and then jumped down..." Inspector Megure's expression was also angry.

"So I said, Mr. Agent should not take actions at the crime scene that could lead to misunderstandings," Tang Ze smiled at Yamashore Eiichi.

"Sorry... Yoko..."

"But why did he choose to commit suicide in Okano Yoko's room?" Inspector Megure asked, puzzled.

"You should ask Okano Yoko and this agent. When you two saw the victim, your expressions didn't seem like you didn't know him at all," Tang Ze said.

"I... We naturally don't know each other... He might be a fan of Yoko... Such a person could do anything, right?" The agent said, panicked.

"I... I know that person!!" Okano Yoko seemed to have made up her mind, "Not... Not only do I know him... That person is... my high school boyfriend!"

"Yoko!!" The agent shouted in panic.

"Sorry... Eiichi, but I can't hide it anymore! And I want to know why he committed suicide in my room."

"Could it be because you broke up with him, so he sought revenge..."

"No, that's not it! In high school, he was the one who broke up with me!"

Okano Yoko's expression was complex, "After I became famous, he often harassed me, wanting me to return to him... But I really want to know why he committed suicide here..."

After Okano Yoko revealed her relationship with the victim, to solve the last mystery of the case and confirm the reason for his suicide, everyone resumed their investigation.

Later, with the help of the earring found by Conan, they found another key person, Iizawa Yoko.

Under pressure and despite her unfamiliarity with the room, she finally revealed the truth when confronted with the unusual lighter and the clue in the bathroom.

It turned out that Miss Iizawa was the culprit behind the incident that Okano Yoko had entrusted to Kogoro Mouri.

Because she saw Okano Yoko acting as if nothing had happened, she thought that calling and sending photos were ineffective, so she stole Okano Yoko's key in the dressing room.

When she came to the room at noon, the victim suddenly entered and tried to assault her.

After a desperate struggle, Iizawa Yoko finally managed to escape the room.

Because Iizawa Yoko looked very similar to Okano Yoko and was wearing sunglasses at the time, the victim mistook her for Okano Yoko.

Seeing this unfamiliar man, Iizawa Yoko screamed and resisted, which deeply hurt the victim, Teng Jiang Ming.

Love turned to hate, and his love for Okano Yoko turned into despair and hatred, leading him to think of this revenge method.

Later, in the agent's confession, Okano Yoko learned that Teng Jiang Ming had broken up with her at the request of the agent, Eiichi.

The diary found in the room recorded his troubles and his inability to forget her after the breakup.

This tragedy, woven from lies, misunderstandings, and coincidences, came to an end.

Tang Ze also received praise from Inspector Megure.

After solving the case, Tang Ze received a thank you from Okano Yoko, a signed photo, and they exchanged contact information.

Perhaps because Tang Ze had prevented him from making a mistake and cleared the suspicion from himself and Yoko, the agent did not stop them from exchanging contact information.

Perhaps he also had the idea of befriending Tang Ze, as having a capable police officer could be very helpful, especially since celebrities often face various issues.

Of course, it might also be because Inspector Megure revealed Tang Ze's rank when praising him.

Tang Ze introduced his family's hot springs to Okano Yoko, inviting her to bring friends to relax.

After all, it could also be a good opportunity to play a game or two, right~