Chapter 264: Rising to Fame

It was late at night in Tokyo.

The city outside the window was brightly lit, and the sound of hustle and bustle could be heard faintly.

"Okay, Ms. Sufang, we'll meet tomorrow at my detective agency, located in Go-chome, Beika-cho."

After Fujino hung up the phone, he let out a long sigh.

In this case, the endorsement can be discussed tomorrow.

Although I don't know what the other party's character is like, from the introduction of Yoko Okino, the other party should be a prestigious philanthropist.

Such philanthropists should generally have a very high reputation in society.

"But then again, why do I feel that this name is a little familiar?"

Fujino put away the phone and murmured in confusion.

In this world, the people who can leave an impression on him are generally those involved in the original plot.

Either the murderer or the victim.

But he couldn't remember it for a while.

Conan's plot is really too long. There are more than a thousand episodes in the TV version, and it is impossible for him to remember every episode.

In addition to some classic cases, there are also key plots. If there is no key hint, he can't remember which part this [Sufang Hongzi] corresponds to for a while...

"My mind is a bit confused..."

Fujiano pinched his forehead and felt a little headache.

After thinking for a while, he decided to search the Internet for more information about Sufang Hongzi.

Not only to see if he can find some key clues to recall the plot.

Also to explore the way, to see the reputation of the guy who will be entrusted to him as a spokesperson.

If it is really found that the reputation is not good, he can directly refuse it tomorrow on the grounds that he has no time.

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"Sufang Hongzi, Hongzhihui..."

Fujiano leaned against the headboard, put the notebook on his thighs, and tapped his fingers on the keyboard quickly.

Soon, he found information about Sufang Hongzi.

Although the search technology of this era is not very good, it is still relatively simple to search for such celebrities.

From the search results, this Sufang Hongzi is indeed a big star as Okino Yoko said.

In the early years, she was called "the canary of the East" because of her bright voice, and she was the representative of an era in the Japanese music scene.

However, just fifteen years ago, she suddenly retired from the music scene and established an agency called "Red Society".

Relying on commercial charity performances and various means, she is committed to helping children who have lost their families in traffic accidents...

As for the black material mentioned by Ikezawa Yuko, it is another matter.

Almost twenty years ago, Sufang Hongzi's female assistant accidentally killed a woman while driving her car, and committed suicide after the hit-and-run.

[Red Society] was established shortly after the death of this female assistant. Therefore, the public and the news media often use this as a reason to criticize Sufang Hongzi.

However, the information is still somewhat controversial, and even if it is reported, there is no actual evidence.

Fujino looked around and felt that Sufang Hongzi had a good reputation, and perhaps he could endorse it.

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In the early morning, the sky was just dimly bright.

Just overnight, the snow was flying outside.

Everything in the city is covered in silver, like a bride getting married.

Winter goes and spring comes, autumn comes and summer goes, and the world of science has already welcomed countless winters.

Fujino has long been accustomed to it.

He stood in front of the window of the detective agency, wearing an old and decent suit taken from the system, looking at the falling snow outside the window, and took a sip of hot tea in the teacup in his hand, feeling warm.

"Knock knock!"

At this time, a knock on the door sounded.

"Are you here?"

Fujino was not surprised to hear the sound.

He put the teacup next to the window, turned around, passed the living room, and opened the door.

The one who appeared in front of him was an old man with gray hair, wearing a black long skirt and a red shawl.

Behind her, there was a middle-aged woman in a gray suit, with short black hair, wearing glasses, and looking a little old.

Fujino invited the two into the living room, sat down in front of the sofa, and started talking.

After some understanding, Fujino learned that the white-haired old man was Sufang Hongzi.

Following behind her was her assistant, Inada Kazuyo.

The purpose of their coming here this time was not for anything else, but to discuss matters related to the endorsement of the charity gala...

Sufang Hongzi sat on the sofa opposite, and her words were full of sincerity: "We at Hongzhihui really hope that Detective Fujino can endorse this charity gala. After all, no one is more suitable than the "Light of Hope" to bring hope to those children who have lost their families."

"Light of Hope?"

Fujino frowned slightly when he heard this.

He was a little confused about why he had another title inexplicably.

Light of Hope...felt a little bit second-rate.

"Light of Hope is the theme of our charity gala next week."

The female assistant on the side interrupted: "Because the theme of this gala is the Light of Hope, we think that no one can be more worthy of this title than the heroic detective who just prevented a plane crash."

"That's why we really need Detective Fujino to endorse it."

Su Fang Hongzi didn't sell it, and directly talked about the key points: "If Detective Fujino is willing to endorse this charity gala, our Red Club will pay 5 million yen as your endorsement fee."

Fujino couldn't help but froze when he heard this.

It was five million yen as soon as I opened my mouth... This old lady was so bold and so bold, she was as good as anyone in the Suzuki family.

Are all those who do charity so rich?

Fujino was a little confused...but thinking about it, it was true.

Now, it can be said that he has become famous.

In the previous high-altitude murder case, in order to cover up the scandal of its co-pilot transporting drugs, a certain Japanese airline used public relations methods to shift all the attention of this incident to the famous detective who saved the lives of everyone on the plane.

As the famous detective, he has now become almost a household name.

Even though these days have passed, news about him is still being broadcast on TV...

In other words, the small amount of money spent on hiring him is actually more than the benefits obtained.

Fujino thought for a moment, and then he readily agreed to the endorsement: "Since Miss Su Fang is so sincere, I will accept this endorsement..."

"However, I don't have any contracts here to accept endorsement commissions. If I am commissioned this time, I cannot issue a contract for the time being. However, I will definitely participate in the charity gala. If there is any work that requires my cooperation, you can contact me by phone."

"thank you very much."

Su Fanghongzi stood up after hearing this and bowed to Fujino: "For the deposit, I will ask my assistant to put it on your card tomorrow..."

"No need for tomorrow."

Fujino interrupted Su Fanghongzi and said with a smile: "We support mobile payment here."

"Does mobile payment support?"

Su Fanghongzi couldn't help being stunned when she saw this, and then waved her hand: "Hedai."

"yes."

The female assistant responded and neatly took out a bank card from the bag she was holding on her chest.

Ding!

1 million yen arrived!

[Current system balance: 6.68 million yen]

After paying the deposit, Su Fanghongzi suddenly asked Fujino: "By the way, Detective Fujino, are you free the day after tomorrow?"

"the day after tomorrow……"

Fujino was stunned when he heard this.

Ask him what he has time to do?

An old lady in her sixties...

He's not that harsh.

Fujino thought for a while, but did not give an answer. Instead, he asked: "Are there any other related preparations?"

"Is such that……"

Su Fanghongzi explained: "Many of the children sponsored by our Red Society are fans of Detective Fujino. If you have time the day after tomorrow, you can take the time to visit the orphanage. Those children should be very happy."

The female assistant next to him continued: "At that time, we will also arrange for Japanese TV stations to shoot and report at the same time."

"I see."

Fujino suddenly realized after hearing this, "I should be free the day after tomorrow, just let me know then."

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The car leaving the detective agency.

Inada and Dai drove the car, looking a little worried: "Teacher, is there really no problem with the commission fee of five million yen? It's too much..."

"It doesn't matter."

Su Fanghongzi's eyes flashed with meaning: "I am sure to keep the remaining four million yen in three days."

Inada Kazuyo still had doubts: "But..."

"There's nothing wrong with it. I can see that although this kind of person looks snobbish on the surface, he is actually very gentle."

Su Fanghongzi leaned back on the chair, as if she was confident of winning: "What's more, even if the five million is really wasted, the donations we can get will be much more than this... Taking advantage of this With one chance, we can also achieve a win-win situation.”

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At noon, the snow stopped.

After seeing off the two clients, Fujino had nothing to do for the time being, so he temporarily took over Miyano Akemi's job and asked her to take Haibara Ai shopping.

Soon, Fujino received new orders.

It's a young couple.

After confirming the order content, Fujino quickly mixed the drinks and handed them to the young couple: "Snow King Couple's secret set, please take it."

"OK……"

The couple took the plastic bag containing the drinks, paused, and asked curiously: "Um, is Fujino-chan Detective Fujino?"

"You know me?"

Fujino raised his eyes and glanced at the two of them unexpectedly.

"Both of us are your detective fans!"

The two of them looked a little excited, and the boy among them said, "I just saw the news on TV yesterday that you saved a plane."

"Well, could you please sign both of our cups?"

The girl looked a little embarrassed and spoke.

"It turned out to be a detective fan..."

Fujino suddenly understood after hearing this, and then took out a black graffiti pen from his pocket, signed his signature on the cup skillfully, and then handed it to the two of them: "That should be enough, right?"

"Uh-huh!"

The two nodded with satisfaction, and said excitedly before leaving: "It's rare to be able to drink the drinks prepared by a famous detective..."

"It's really memorable."

"My current popularity is a bit ridiculous..."

Fujino watched the two people leaving the store and couldn't help but chuckle.

Unconsciously, more and more people came to him for autographs.

What should I do if I feel a little uncomfortable?

But then Fujino thought about it again and felt that he had discovered a new market.

If he released a drink cup of [Snow King Ice City Detective Fujino Limited Joint Edition], changed the flavor, and signed a few names, then the price of a drink should skyrocket by several hundred yen...