Conan: This repairman doesn't quite embody the essence of Conan (1-426).

Summary

In the chapter, the detectives, including Officer Sato and Takagi, prepare for a meeting with the manager of the Eastern Capital Bank, Zeng Wei Gui Zao, who arrives without his wife, raising suspicion. As they engage in conversation, Zeng repeatedly checks his watch and makes a phone call to her, revealing confusion about their meeting time. The call connects to his wife, who claims she was unaware of any appointment, leading to Zeng's agitation. Suddenly, he grabs the phone in anger, and a scream is heard from the other end, prompting Sato and Takagi to rush to Zeng's home. Upon arrival, they find Zeng's wife dead on the floor, stabbed in the back, confirming the presence of foul play. The scene raises immediate questions about Zeng's involvement, especially given his odd behavior and the timing of the murder.

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