Traveling back thirty years to Conan, intercepting Princess Eri

To Ikeba Shizuka, the meaning of Lin Xiuyi's words couldn't be clearer.

He always makes a point of taking Tomizawa Chikage with him when he goes out to investigate cases!
Because she caught us doing something "good" last night, we don't even need to pretend in front of her anymore. We're just openly going out together!
A nameless fire, mixed with bitterness and a feeling of being slighted, suddenly surged into Chi Bojinghua's heart.

Her fingers tightened slightly as she held the teacup.

Just as Lin Xiuyi was about to walk out of the living room door, Ikeba Shizuka suddenly changed her mind.

She raised her head, her voice slightly higher than before, but her tone remained cold, even carrying a hint of defiance:
"never mind."

Lin Xiuyi paused, turned around to look at her.

Ikeba Shizuka met his gaze, her chin slightly raised.
"The driver at home has other commitments later. Or... I'll drive you there."

She wanted to see for herself what kind of charm this Tomizawa Chikage possessed that could "bewitch" Hayashi Hideichi to such an extent!

Lin Xiuyi paused for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded: "Then I'll have to trouble Miss Chibo."

Although he found Ikeba Shizuka's attitude a bit strange, he was naturally more than happy to have someone willing to take them to the exhibition hall, so he didn't think much of it.

"I didn't do this to give you a ride!" Ikeba Shizuka said coldly, her tone somewhat insincere. "I just happened to be going to the festival to take care of some business, and I was just dropping you off on the way."

After saying that, she turned and walked towards the entrance, picked up her bag and car keys, and went out first, her back view looking somewhat stiff.

Yukiko watched Shizuka Ikenami's retreating figure, then couldn't help but wink at Shuichi Hayashi and mouth, "Shuichi, you're something else! You've made Shizuka so jealous!"

Lin Xiuyi rolled his eyes helplessly, ignoring her teasing, and strode towards Tomizawa Chikage's room.

"Chikage, get up quickly, something terrible has happened!" Lin Xiuyi knocked on Tomizawa Chikage's door and said urgently.

A rustling sound came from the room, and soon the door was opened.

With messy hair and lingering sleepiness, Tomizawa Chikage looked at Lin Xiuyi with a dazed expression: "What's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry? What happened?"

“Someone is impersonating you again,” Lin Xiuyi said as he entered the room, quickly informing Tomizawa Chikage about the notice. “Let’s go to the exhibition hall now and try to find the person impersonating you, otherwise you’ll be in trouble once they succeed!”

Upon hearing this, Tomizawa Chikage's sleepiness vanished instantly, replaced by shock and anger in her eyes.
"What? Someone's impersonating me again? These bastards! They actually dared to use my name to steal the Terracotta Warriors, they're trying to get me killed!"

What she hates most is people impersonating her. The incident at the Mihana Shopping Street last time already infuriated her. This time, someone actually dared to impersonate her and try to steal cultural relics from other countries. It's simply outrageous!

"Don't be angry, there's no use being angry now," Lin Xiuyi comforted. "Let's go to the exhibition hall as soon as possible and see if we can find any clues. Miss Chibo will take us there, so hurry up and get ready."

"...I'll be right there!"

Tomizawa Chikage nodded and immediately turned to wash up and get dressed, her movements incredibly swift.

Not long after, Tomizawa Chikage finished packing and followed Hayashi Hideichi out of the room.

"Alright, let's not waste any more time, let's go." Ikeba Shizuka stood in the entrance hall and urged coldly.

The three of them walked out of the house together, and Ikenami Shizuka's car was parked at the door.

Reiko wanted to go too, but Midori Orikasa stopped her: "Reiko, let's not go and cause trouble. Let's wait for their news at home, okay?" Although Reiko was a little reluctant, she nodded and obediently stayed at home.

The car slowly started and drove towards the celebration exhibition hall.

The carriage was silent, and the atmosphere was somewhat awkward.

Ikenami Shizuka glanced at Hayashi Shuichi and Tomizawa Chikage in the back seat from time to time through the rearview mirror.

Chikage Tomizawa also noticed Shizuka Ikenami's gaze, though she understood why Ikenami was so hostile towards her.

But at this moment, with her mind filled with the notice, she was too lazy to explain.

Lin Xiuyi, meanwhile, gazed at the scenery rushing past the window, his mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.

The terracotta warrior at the Osaka Festival was a friendly exhibit temporarily loaned to Osaka by China.

Because these are precious cultural relics and involve relations between the two countries, the exhibition hall has extremely tight security measures, including the installation of comprehensive surveillance cameras and dedicated security personnel patrolling 24 hours a day.
Logically speaking, even for the real Phantom Thief Lady, it would not be easy for Tomizawa Chikage to steal it.

But since the other party has sent a notice in advance, trying to pin the blame on the Phantom Thief Lady, they must have come prepared. It's anyone's guess how they'll make their move.

In the silence, Shizuka Ikenami quickly drove to the festival exhibition hall.

At this time, a large number of reporters and onlookers had gathered at the entrance of the exhibition hall. The police had also arrived at the scene and set up a cordon around the exhibition hall. Many police officers were maintaining order at the scene, and the atmosphere was very tense.

"I didn't expect the scene to be so lively." Tomizawa Chikage frowned as she looked out the window. "With so many reporters and onlookers, it won't be easy to get in and investigate."

"No matter what, let's go down and check the situation first." Lin Xiuyi decisively pushed open the car door and got out of the car first.

The cool morning air, mixed with the unique hustle and bustle of the celebration area and the aroma of food, wafted over, but he had no time to appreciate any of it.

Chikage Tomizawa also got off the bus. Although she tried to remain calm on the surface, the anxiety and anger of being impersonated deep in her eyes were hard to completely hide.

Sitting in the driver's seat, Ikeba Shizuka watched the two figures drive away side by side, her fingertips gripping the steering wheel slightly tighter.

She wanted to say, "You guys go ahead, I'll wait here," or just turn around and leave, since she had already "dutifully" delivered it.

But for some reason, the resentment and inexplicable emotions in her heart ultimately led her to push open the car door.

"Wait for me." Ikeba Shizuka said softly, got out of the car, locked the door, and walked a few steps quickly, following behind Hayashi Xiuyi and Tomizawa Chikage at a distance.

The festival exhibition hall is located in the heart of Osaka's central park. It is a modern glass curtain wall building that is usually used to host various cultural exhibitions.

At this moment, a large number of people have already gathered outside the exhibition hall.

Media reporters, having heard the news, rushed to the scene, equipped with long lenses and microphones.

Tourists and locals, always eager for a good spectacle, craned their necks to look and chattered amongst themselves.
There were also some people who looked like staff and security personnel, trying to maintain order. (End of Chapter)