I'm in Detective Conan, and the system has appointed Batman.

Chapter 808 The bold get rich, the timid starve!
Why would Sonoko Suzuki call at this time?

A hint of doubt appeared in Chen En's eyes.

He didn't think Sonoko Suzuki had anything to do that required contacting him at night.

However, this does not mean he will refuse to answer Sonoko Suzuki's calls.

After pressing the call button, he held the phone to his ear and asked softly.

"This is Chen En. Sonoko, is there some problem on your end?"

"Or has something happened to Uncle Suzuki again?"

As one of the people with the most extensive information coverage in Beika Town.

Chen En was certainly aware of the new notice that the Suzuki Foundation Exhibition Hall had received.

Although Jirokichi Suzuki has not yet invited him to help out at the Suzuki Foundation Exhibition Hall.

But that doesn't mean he doesn't care about it.

Moreover, this Dragon Horse Exhibition is directly related to his future plans.

Therefore, after receiving the call, Chen En immediately steered the conversation to the Suzuki Foundation Exhibition Hall.

He felt that Sonoko Suzuki had called him because of this.

And that's exactly what happened.

The second daughter of the Suzuki Group said earnestly.

“Ah, I think…”

"The organizers of this Dragon Horse Exhibition are a bit too strange."

"Uncle Suzuki said that all the exhibits at the Ryoma Exhibition were fakes."

"But why are fakes being exhibited?"

"If they really are fakes, why would the Phantom Thief Lady return the Ryoma Treasures that were stolen from Phantom Thief Kid 20 years ago? It's too strange to keep fakes for 20 years and then return them."

"Do you know why?"

"I have a feeling that those two people are acting strangely. Could you help me investigate their identities?"

Although Sonoko Suzuki did not specify which two people she was referring to.

However, as soon as the organizer of the Dragon Horse Exhibition is mentioned...

That clearly refers to Tarumi Inohiko and Hanamura Masanosuke.

Tarumi Inohiko is a disciple of Chairman Kawazu.

Meanwhile, Hanamura Masanosuke was an appraiser specially trained by Tarumi Inohiko to perform a double act.

The reason these two people are losing money on counterfeit exhibitions is...

Its purpose is actually very simple.

That means he deliberately allowed his dragon-horse treasure to be stolen.

Even if they weren't stolen, he would find a way to make these dragon-horse treasures disappear from public view.

Because they want to continuously sell these counterfeit goods on the black market.

Those who like Longma's treasures will buy these fakes.

Of course, they couldn't possibly know it was a fake.

The people selling these fakes will claim that what they have are genuine.

Moreover, it was a genuine item stolen from the Dragon Horse Exhibition.

And they were sold at a high price.

After the buyer receives the item and discovers it is a fake,

They couldn't possibly say anything like "reporting" or anything like that.

Because their act of buying stolen goods is itself illegal.

Reporting counterfeit goods will only cause him to lose everything.

Not only will I not get my money back, but my reputation will also be ruined.

This transnational antiquities forgery syndicate profits continuously through this method.

In Chen En's hometown, there was also a counterfeit cultural relic group that profited using the same methods.

That group is called the National Treasure Gang.

However, the National Treasure Gang has already been exposed.

This criminal organization remains hidden underground...

Moreover, it is expected that his ashes will be scattered in the near future.

After all, even the head of the group, Chairman Kawazu, has been arrested.

How long this thing can last depends on when Chairman Kawazu confesses his crimes.

Anyway, people who live such pampered lives definitely can't withstand the great memory recovery technique.

I estimate they'll confess everything within a week.

Chen En briefly explained the situation to Suzuki Sonoko. Upon hearing Chen En's words, Suzuki Sonoko exclaimed in surprise.

"So, does that mean Uncle became an accomplice in their sale of counterfeit goods?"

"Then I'll go and ask my uncle to cancel this dragon horse exhibition right now."

"Otherwise, many more people will suffer as a result."

Sonoko Suzuki had a very clear concept of good and evil.

However, Chen En continued.

"You can ignore him."

"The riddle-maker has arranged everything."

"Those people will be arrested after the Dragon Horse Show ends."

Has the riddle solver already arranged everything?
A hint of doubt appeared in Sonoko Suzuki's eyes.

She then recalled the pseudonyms Chen En had previously used.

Only then did he realize that Chen En was referring to Kaito Kid.

Although I don't know exactly what happened.

But since Chen En said everything is arranged, there should be no need to worry.

Suzuki Sonoko nodded seriously.

Then he said with some concern.

"What if those two people run away beforehand?"

"Aren't they afraid of being caught by you?"

Upon hearing this, Chen En simply replied calmly.

"Once you're on stage, there's no easy way to get off."

"Don't worry, I'll handle this properly."

"Besides, Sonoko, please tell your uncle."

"Tomorrow morning I will go to the Suzuki Foundation Exhibition Hall to help him make some modifications to it. It's not to prevent Phantom Thief Kid from doing anything, but rather..."

"There is a necessity to make modifications."

Is it necessary to make the modification?
Sonoko Suzuki's face was full of confusion.

However, she still nodded obediently and answered.

"Okay, I understand."

"Um, let's go out and have some fun after the Dragon Horse Exhibition is over?"

To this, Chen En answered without hesitation.

"no problem."

"You can decide the time and place then."

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Regarding the conversation between Sonoko Suzuki and Chen En.

Tarumi Inohiko and Hanamura Masanosuke were completely unaware of this.

They simply waited at the pre-arranged meeting place.

After waiting for a long time, no one came to meet them.

So they could only look at each other in bewilderment.

What happened?
Why hasn't Chairman Kawazu arrived yet at this hour?
Does that mean he's not going to do this deal?
Didn't they say earlier that they would teach Kaito Kid a lesson?
Why did they run away like that?
"I'm somewhat puzzled," said Hanamura Masanosuke.

"Chairman Kawazu might not be able to make it. Should we proceed with this business deal or not?"

He had barely finished asking the question when he continued speaking.

"The warehouse is now completely full of goods."

"If we don't do it, we might lose a lot of money."

The fact that he said that means he already has the answer in his heart.

Isn't the whole point of this counterfeit business to make money?
If you don't make money and even lose money...

Then why did they go through all this trouble to organize this Dragon Horse Exhibition?
"Ichihiko Tarumi said through gritted teeth."

"Do it, why wouldn't we do it?"

"Hold the courageous to death, starve the cowardly to death."

"I guess Chairman Kawazu had some things to take care of on the way, which is why he hasn't come yet."

"Our group is so large and powerful, how could we just sink without a trace?"

"We can contact him to pick us up after we've completed the business!"

(End of this chapter)