Thief Game: Starting with Obtaining the Kidd Card

Xiaolan was stunned, muttering something to herself, and unconsciously moved her feet forward.

The reporters became even more excited, changing their focus and handing the microphones to Yukiko and "Shinichi Kudo".

"Mr. Kudo, it's been over half a month since you were defeated by Phantom Thief Kid. What have you been doing during this time?"

"Mr. Kudo, your sudden return this time, is it because you've already prepared to deal with Phantom Thief Kid?"

"Detective Kudo, did you come back specifically to deal with Phantom Thief Kid?"

"Mr. Kudo..."

One question after another was thrown at the two of them.

Yukiko smiled and took a half step back, leaving the stage entirely to "Shinichi Kudo".

Chen Feng, disguised as "Shinichi Kudo," didn't stand on ceremony. He cleared his throat and began to speak:

"Dear journalists, I was only invited by Mr. Suzuki to come here from various places to serve as a detective consultant. I did not come here specifically for anyone."

"Of course, if Phantom Thief Kid wants to take anything from here, I, Shinichi Kudo, will naturally not allow it. As for losing to him last time..."

Chen Feng smiled slightly: "That was just a moment of carelessness, and he took advantage of the situation. It's nothing. If we meet him again this time, the outcome may be different."

Upon hearing "Shinichi Kudo" say this, the reporters present immediately brightened up and seized the opportunity to continue asking questions:

"Mr. Kudo, are you declaring war on Phantom Thief Kid?"

"I……"

"Shinichi!"

Chen Feng had just opened his mouth when he heard a voice coming from not far away.

Everyone present, including Chen Feng, turned to look. They saw Xiao Lan, dressed in casual clothes, rushing over and stopping a short distance away. Her delicate face couldn't hide her excitement, but she was deliberately suppressing it.

Sonoko and Conan followed closely behind.

"Sister Xiaolan, he's not... Waaah..."

"Kid, stay out of the way and don't interfere!"

Before Conan could finish speaking, Sonoko covered his mouth and pulled him aside, leaving him to watch helplessly as Ran got closer and closer to the fake Kudo until he stood right in front of him.

"Um... how have you been lately?"

Xiaolan stopped and looked at that familiar face, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Chen Feng smiled slightly and slowly walked forward.

"It's been a long time, Xiaolan."

"Yes, it's been a long time."

Xiaolan forced a smile, trying hard to control her tears, but a tear still uncontrollably streamed down her cheek.

Chen Feng raised an eyebrow upon seeing this. He hadn't expected Xiao Lan to have such a strong emotional reaction, but it didn't matter; it wouldn't interfere with his performance.

Chen Feng slowly raised his hand, gently wiping Xiao Lan's eyes, and chuckled as he spoke:

"Silly girl, why are you crying? I'm back now, aren't I?"

"Um……"

Xiaolan nodded, but tears still streamed down her face.

Sonoko, who witnessed this scene from a short distance, couldn't help but sigh softly:

"Well, it's rare for this reasoning fanatic to be considerate of Xiaolan's feelings. But then again, it's been so long since we've seen each other, so this reaction is understandable."

"Waaaaah!!!"

Conan, whose mouth was covered, struggled fiercely, trying to separate the two, but Sonoko, "considering that her best friend's happy moment should not be ruined," forcibly pressed him back down.

"Aunt Yukiko told me that you've been busy with a very confidential big case lately. Is it finished?"

"Um... the case, I..."

"Uh, Ran, Shinichi just got back and needs to find out what's going on around him. He didn't even have time to eat before rushing over. Let him rest for a bit, okay?"

Yukiko walked forward with a smile, and from an angle where no one could see, she reached out with her left hand and unceremoniously pinched Chen Feng's waist. The threat in her eyes was self-evident, as if she was afraid that if they talked for a few more words, her daughter-in-law would be seduced away by this restless thief.

"Okay, Auntie. Shinichi, you should get some rest first. Let's talk again next time."

Ran smiled sweetly, though she still had many questions she wanted to ask, she held them back and just stood there watching Yukiko and "Shinichi Kudo" slowly leave.

"You bastard, I'm warning you, don't you dare lay a finger on Xiaolan!"

Yukiko pinched the soft flesh of Chen Feng's waist and spoke in a low voice full of threat.

Chen Feng was filled with helplessness:

"Madam, my current identity is Shinichi Kudo. I was just offering that lady a few words of comfort as a friend. Aren't you being a little too sensitive?"

"You... never mind, just stay away from her!"

Yukiko, still somewhat uneasy, added another sentence.

Conan's main account can't be logged in right now. As his mother, I can't help her, but I can't just watch my son's house get stolen, can I?

We need to keep a close eye on this thief!

Yukiko thought to herself, her wariness towards Chen Feng intensifying.

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Chapter 249 Is Shinichi Kudo a fake?

Chen Feng and Yukiko slowly approached the [Dark Star] display case.

Looking at the gleaming black pearl in the glass display case, Yukiko couldn't help but exclaim, "What a beautiful little thing!"

"Yes, it's really good, but it's a pity it's fake."

Chen Feng smiled and chimed in.

"fake?"

Yukiko was taken aback, and looked around the glass display case again in disbelief: "Why do you say that?"

"It's very simple. Pearls only have a surface luster that lasts for a few decades at most. Even if they are properly preserved and carefully cared for, they will only last for 50 years at most before gradually losing their luster. What's more, this is a family heirloom that the Suzuki family has kept for 60 years."

Chen Feng, a smile playing on his lips, looked in Yukiko's direction and asked in a rhetorical question:

"Don't you think its luster is a little too dazzling, Miss Yukiko?"

"Oh, I see..."

Upon hearing that it was a fake, Yukiko was immediately disappointed, and even her interest in examining it diminished considerably.

This is normal, since there are still two days until the actual start date of the exhibition, which is the departure date of the Sally Beth cruise ship.

For security reasons, it's understandable that the Suzuki family would first display a fake in a showcase.

"Shinichi-nii-san!"

A child's voice came from the side, immediately attracting their attention.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Yukiko had a bad feeling, but before she could say anything, Chen Feng, disguised as "Shinichi Kudo," had already slowly squatted down.

"Oh, it's you, little brother. Is there something you need?"

Chen Feng reached out and placed his hand on Conan's head, ruffling his neatly styled hair a bit more.

Being patted on the head by an imposter filled Conan with anger, but he couldn't show it. He could only force a stiff smile and speak again:

"Shinichi-nii, I think Aunt Yukiko mentioned that you're investigating a case far from Beika City, is that true?"

"Ok?"

Chen Feng turned his head and gave Yukiko a meaningful look. At this moment, Yukiko looked at her two sons, one big and one small, in front of her and could only awkwardly turn her head away, not looking at them.

"Yes, what's wrong, little brother?"

Chen Feng squatted down and spoke with a smile.

At that moment, Ran and Sonoko also noticed Conan's whereabouts and quickly ran over.

"Conan! Didn't I tell you? Your Shinichi brother is very tired right now, let him rest! Why are you so disobedient!"

Ran put her hand on her waist and started scolding Conan.

Compared to Ran's verbal reprimand, Sonoko was much more direct, grabbing Conan by the collar:

"Kid, if you don't behave, I'll throw you out the door! Understand?"

Feeling the immense power emanating from the back of his collar, Conan panicked and quickly said:

"Ran-neechan, Sonoko-neechan, I'm just curious, the exhibition was just announced less than a day ago, how come Shinichi-nii was able to rush back from the investigation site so far away in such a short time? It must have been very tiring, right?"

Conan deliberately feigned the curiosity that only a child would have.

However, Ran and Sonoko's expressions changed upon hearing this.

Yes.

The news of the exhibition being held here was announced less than a day ago. Apart from insiders like Sonoko, everyone else should have just found out about it.

What about Shinichi Kudo, who is currently handling a case in another city?

That's not all. According to Yukiko's previous statement, shouldn't Shinichi Kudo's current case be highly confidential? That's why he couldn't even reply to text messages. How could he have rushed back in such a short time?

Seeing their reactions, Conan's lips curled into a satisfied smile, and he deliberately pretended to speak innocently:

"I heard that Phantom Thief Kid likes to scout out locations before his operations. Could Shinichi be Phantom Thief Kid in disguise?"

"Phantom Thief Kid? Where's the Phantom Thief Kid?"

"Phantom Thief Kid is here? Where is he? Let me catch him!"

Conan's voice immediately attracted the attention of Inspectors Chaki and Nakamori.

They all perked up and, looking wary, led four or five police officers to the group.

"Someone just said it was Phantom Thief Kid in disguise? Who said that? Where is Phantom Thief Kid?"

Officer Chaki looked at the group with a serious expression, as if everyone there was a suspect in Phantom Thief Kid.