Chapter 273: This is a Trap!

THK, Company Headquarters.

In the office reserved for Chi Hissashi, Ai Haibara mused, "Are you intentionally avoiding Edogawa?"

"Yes," Chi Hissashi admitted, "I'm afraid that after he comes over, a murder case might happen at the company."

Ai Haibara's mouth twitched slightly. She wanted to say it was superstitious, but thinking about it carefully...

"Edogawa is indeed quite a jinx, but are you really not going to bother with the traitor investigation?"

"No," Chi Hissashi refused decisively, "I'll help him handle some other matters."

"I'm going over there. After all, I'm also a member of the Junior Detective League and need to contribute," Ai Haibara said, picking up Hissashi casually. "It's hot. If you're not using Hissashi, I'll take him."

"Huh? Huh?" Hissashi was bewildered.

So his role was... a living air conditioner in the summer?

"I'm leaving." Ai Haibara left the office, wrapping the bewildered Hissashi around her arm and pulling down her sleeve to hide him as she walked.

"Okay."

Chi Hissashi skimmed through the company's employee list and made an internal call, contacting someone in charge of planning to develop a program proposal.

Investigating the traitor wasn't difficult; he wasn't going to handle it. There were other things he needed to help with.

When the young employee arrived, Chi Hissashi first mentioned the issue of an established company obstructing their movie, and then said he had a solution.

He didn't mention that he had planned to use a television program to open up the market from the beginning, nor did he bring up the traitor issue within the company.

The plan he proposed was similar to 'King of Crossover Singers', inviting people from other professions to perform. The participants for the first episode were already set, arranged by Kikuhito Morizono. There was a variety of strange professions. He had also specifically asked Sumiko Kobayashi, the teacher, and she was very interested and agreed. Toshiya Odagiri even contacted a police officer, cough...

They couldn't invite very famous guests temporarily, but it didn't matter. The focus of this program was on being interesting.

At the end of the first episode, Toshiya Odagiri even planned to go on stage for a round. He didn't know about the others, but Toshiya Odagiri had been a lead singer for many years, his guitar skills were superb, and his singing ability and ability to liven up the atmosphere were strong. Plus, with his identity as the company president, it would be quite a spectacle.

"...I'm not very professional, I just came up with the idea," Chi Hissashi said. "My plan is with the president. Go get it and refine it."

The young employee nodded repeatedly, "I have no problem here. This program is inherently interesting. If time isn't tight, I'll develop several proposals!"

"After you finish, give it to the president. I have one more request: when recording the program, read out our company's name at the beginning, at the end, and during the interesting parts in between." Chi Hissashi instructed.

"I understand," the young employee nodded. "That's for good publicity, right? Actually, we could seek sponsors, or negotiate with Nichiuri TV. We could cover the costs of this program ourselves, and if advertising slots can be sold, we can negotiate with them to cooperate."

"Good idea. The advertising slots should be kept, but for the first episode, only our own company's advertisements will be shown," Chi Hissashi continued. "Furthermore, the production of the first episode must not be revealed beforehand, otherwise, we'll be obstructed again. Whether we can fight a beautiful comeback battle depends on you."

"Please rest assured!" Feeling trusted and valued, the young employee guaranteed with a serious expression, "I will work hard. This program will definitely be better than that quiz show!"

"Of course. We even have the president lined up," Chi Hissashi's expression softened slightly. "You can go get busy."

"Yes."

The young employee left, carrying the firm resolve not to disappoint.

Setting aside the fact that the other company was indeed bullying them, out of so many people, he alone was trusted and entrusted with such an important task. He had to work hard.

Moreover, with even the president and shareholders personally participating, by performing well, would promotion and salary increases be far away?

This was a surefire winning program, and he had to plan it carefully to win even more, so he could showcase his abilities!

In the office, Chi Hissashi opened the employee records and the work records from this period, and continued making phone calls.

That company's strike came at a perfect time. The people joining now would slowly become the pillars of the company in the future.

Now they could clear out some who would betray, select some capable individuals, and also enhance the cohesion of the remaining employees.

After clearing out the traitors, he planned to arrange everyone into this 'war', not necessarily the program, but other areas as well.

In short, he wanted everyone to get moving, regardless of whether it was useful or how much they contributed, they all had to contribute. After winning, he would let Toshiya Odagiri hold a celebration party.

If they lost, he would let Toshiya Odagiri hold a large meeting to summarize experiences or something, and also comfort and encourage them, boosting Toshiya Odagiri's popularity.

Setting a goal, working together, worrying about difficulties together, celebrating together when they win, sharing shame together when they lose, and stirring up the determination for the next confrontation.

How were cohesion and collective honor created? That's how.

Among these, a suitable enemy was far better than a grand goal, and the other party had already presented themselves.

Immediately after, Chi Hissashi contacted Kurara Midorikawa.

After she arrived, he simply gave her a pre-arranged travel itinerary and told Kurara Midorikawa to go on vacation.

Of course, she was to bring another young celebrity signed by the company, Kazuki Kinugawa.

Kazuki Kinugawa was seven years old, abandoned by his parents since childhood. His original manager, who also adopted him, was a complete leech. Toshiya Odagiri couldn't stand it, so he directly found someone to investigate their dark history and fought for custody.

Now, Toshiya Odagiri wasn't even married yet but had already become a father... no, Kazuki Kinugawa called him "Brother Toshiya." Custody was taken over by Toshiro Odagiri. With Toshiro Odagiri's identity, it was more appropriate.

He only learned about this today. When it came to righteous acts, that guy was quite resourceful and determined.

"Don't bring assistants, just the two of you," Chi Hissashi instructed. "You don't even need to bring money. The company will arrange everything."

"Just... go on a trip?" Kurara Midorikawa hesitated slightly.

Signing her was just to babysit?

"Yes, relax and get along well," Chi Hissashi said. "When you come back, there's a movie script for you to film."

"Okay!" Kurara Midorikawa agreed. As long as she wasn't turned into a full-time nanny.

"Go tell Kazuki. You're leaving today." After Kurara Midorikawa left, Chi Hissashi contacted Toshiya Odagiri again. "Toshiya, leave things there to the kids. If you have nothing to do, come over. I have something to confirm with you."

He hadn't completely given up on the movie side either.

Even with the same case, the movie plot adapted from it couldn't be the same.

He had watched movies starring Yoko Okino. All her movies focused on one thing – Yoko is super cute!

It wasn't that Yoko Okino had no acting skills, but there were too many scenes designed to be cute and cool in the plot. When the female lead appeared in a horror film, she would be doing various cute and cool things.

The other company valued Yoko Okino too much, constantly increasing her presence and fame, neglecting the plot itself, and completely forgetting what movies existed for.

People who weren't fans of Yoko Okino would get a headache watching those movies and might even become anti-fans of Yoko Okino.

The story he had set was about a shrewd and capable female lawyer-detective and her intelligent younger brother whom she had raised since childhood, experiencing cases together.

The scenes played by Kazuki Kinugawa were adapted from Conan.

The male lead wasn't important. He had even considered changing the female lead's husband's role to a different identity.

This way, Kurara Midorikawa would attract people who appreciate capable women, while Kazuki Kinugawa would handle those who like cute children.

How the specific script would go would depend on Kurara Midorikawa and Kazuki Kinugawa's relationship after their trip.

If their relationship was tense, they would be siblings with misunderstandings. If their relationship was good, they would be siblings who relied on and warmed each other.

Before officially seeing the script, it was necessary for the two to travel and get acquainted. Since they were from the same company and had nothing much going on recently, and the conditions allowed, they were naturally arranged to go.

Also...

"You intentionally booked the wrong return tickets?" Toshiya Odagiri arrived at Chi Hissashi's office and was somewhat dumbfounded after hearing Chi Hissashi's arrangements. "You also told Ms. Midorikawa not to bring money? They'll have to stay in Kyushu for an extra day! If she doesn't have money..."

"Accommodation, meals, and even sightseeing tickets are all arranged until the last day," Chi Hissashi said calmly. "She probably won't bring any."

Toshiya Odagiri: "..."

This was a trap!

"If Midorikawa calls the company saying the tickets were booked incorrectly, just tell her it's for the movie's needs and she needs to solve it herself," Chi Hissashi instructed. "They can't ask anyone for help. Take good care of Kazuki and bring him back. Otherwise, the female lead of the new movie will be replaced. I want them to cultivate the feelings I want in adversity. It's the same if Kazuki calls you for help; don't bother with it, let them handle it themselves."

Toshiya Odagiri broke out in a sweat, "Won't Kazuki be in danger?"

"Don't underestimate them. Are you worried they'll starve outside?" Chi Hissashi thought for a moment. "Also tell them their vacation can be extended by three days, but of course, at their own expense."

Toshiya Odagiri: "..."

He was really worried those two would starve to death outside...

Sending two celebrities who didn't bring money or assistants out, and even forbidding them from asking for help, was this considered a vacation?

Even if they had the time, those two probably wouldn't agree, right?

"That's all," Chi Hissashi wasn't in the mood to drag it out and moved on to other matters. "What did Mai Kuraki say?"

Toshiya Odagiri's thoughts were immediately diverted. "Someone will go through the specific contract signing procedures tomorrow."

Chi Hissashi nodded. Toshiya Odagiri lacked experience, but once he determined a goal, he wouldn't procrastinate in acting and had a momentum of not giving up until he achieved his goal. His methods were also flexible. For example, with Kazuki Kinugawa's matter, he didn't argue with people at all. He found evidence of the other party mistreating Kazuki Kinugawa and went straight to court.

Lack of experience could be improved over time; the important thing was the necessary qualities for success.

Mai Kuraki hadn't debuted yet. After signing Mai Kuraki, he could get two Conan theme songs to set the stage, and they might even serve as theme songs for the new movie.

He just wanted to ask the heavens, would this wave give him face? Would this company still collapse?

Afterward, the two confirmed some company rules and personnel arrangements.

Chi Hissashi mainly offered reminders on points where Toshiya Odagiri was unclear.

When it was time for lunch, Toshiya Odagiri again arranged lunch for the Junior Detective League and found someone to take them. He himself brought two bento boxes to Chi Hissashi's office and continued discussing.

"Oh right, Uncle Shiro Suzuki called me this morning," Chi Hissashi said while eating. "He heard about the movie and asked if we needed help."

"Your influence is really significant..." Toshiya Odagiri sighed.

"No, he seems to be planning to invest," Chi Hissashi said.

Received a big recommendation on the homepage of a certain website. No words needed, adding two more chapters today. Will update soon. Also asking for monthly votes~

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