The famous criminal in the world of Conan

Chapter 328 Bai Ma Song: I also want a number plate

"By the way, do you two want to give it a try? Here happen to be two number plates that were returned by a couple."

"Eh? Really?"

"Can we too?"

When Xiaolan and Kazuha heard what Shimabukuro Kimie said, they accepted it happily.

The two took the number tags from Shimabukuro Kimie. Xiaolan's was 41 and Kazuha's was 18.

After some greetings, everyone realized that there seemed to be nothing more to ask here, so they decided to leave in order not to disturb others' work.

but......

"Miss Shimabukuro"

Bai Basong suddenly called out to Shimabukuro Kimie,

"Can you give me a number plate?"

huh?

Everyone felt extremely, a hundred percent, a thousand times strange listening to the plain words coming out of Baimasong's mouth, which usually could hardly utter a single word.

Everyone has known Bai Ma Song for a long time, and Conan even boasts that he knows Bai Ma Song very well.

but......

But I never expected that he would ask for a number plate?

Does he still believe this?

Conan thought,

That shouldn’t be the case. Brother Song should be a very staunch materialist.

He is not Inspector Megure...

"I'm asking for one for my grandma."

Bai Masong felt the puzzled looks from everyone, his expression unchanged, and he explained calmly.

Oh!

Everyone looked as if they had suddenly understood something.

This makes sense.

After all, old ladies always have some faith or believe in some supernatural mysterious power.

"Haha, Jun Hui really admires this gentleman's filial piety."

Shimabukuro Kimie covered her mouth and smiled, then tried to take out a number tag from the pocket of her kimono.

However, he was interrupted by Bai Masong.

"Ms. Shimabukuro, I have something to discuss with you alone."

Bai Masong still spoke in a calm tone.

However, when connecting this sentence with the previous conversation about asking for the number plate, and adding Hakuba Matsu's family background, Kogoro Mori suddenly realized.

This kid probably wants to use his money to try out the "a billionaire approach to people" trick.

It's understandable. After all, the old ladies in big families all have some of these problems to a greater or lesser extent.

And this kind of thing is obviously not something that can be seen in public, and it must be done behind closed doors.

Thinking of this, Maori Kogoro gave Hakuba Song an "I understand" look, and then took Xiaolan and the others with him, intending to leave directly.

"Xiao Lan, Bai Ma wants to talk to Miss Jun Hui about something, so let's go first."

"It's a good opportunity for us to take a stroll around this American island before the Dugong Festival begins."

Kogoro Mori's words really touched the hearts of Hattori Heiji and Conan.

The two of them also came to the same conclusion as Maori Kogoro from Hakuba Matsu's two sentences.

So, the two of them also agreed strongly.

"Yes, yes, He Ye, let's go shopping with Uncle Maori and the others. We don't need to wait for Brother Song yet."

"Sister Xiaolan, the mermaid toy I have here seems to be very interesting. I..."

With three votes in favor, the three "clear-minded" men took the two girls who seemed still a little confused and left the American Island Shrine.

Bai Masong looked at the five people's leaving backs and smiled secretly in his heart.

He knew that as long as he said these words, based on the intelligence of Hattori Heiji and Conan, as well as Mori Kogoro's ability to read people's expressions, they would definitely guess the matter in that direction.

He only needed to take advantage of the fact that the other party was also a smart person, so that he could approach Shimabukuro Kimie without any suspicion and have a private conversation with her.

Of course, Bai Masong could only hope that his grandmother wouldn't mind shaking her head.

However, Hakuba Matsu had anticipated this, but Shimabukuro Kimie was slightly taken aback by everyone's sudden departure.

However, as a shrine maiden of this American island shrine and a longevity lady for three years, she has seen a lot of human warmth and coldness.

In addition, three years ago, the American Island became famous, and many high-ranking officials and wealthy people came to ask for the Dugong Arrow.

Considering the previous behavior of others and the fact that Bai Masong's clothes looked quite expensive, Shimabukuro Kimie quickly "understood" Bai Masong's intention.

She was helpless about this, because she had clearly tried to persuade these people in every possible way before, letting them know that the dugong arrow had no magic power.

However, it seems that this aloof-looking young man did not listen. Of course, it is also possible that he listened, but had to complete his grandmother's order, so he asked for the Dugong Arrow.

Of course, although she is a priestess, she does not believe in mermaids or other strange things, and even hates them.

In addition, her family has relied on dugong arrows for a living over the years, so they are not opposed to this way of seeking, and even actively accept it.

After all, although number plates are also a source of income, they are only sold at ordinary prices, a few hundred or a thousand yen.

However, the dugong's arrow is different.

In the original version, Monkyo Saori's father secretly took her dugong arrow and sold it for one million yen, which is not a small amount of money.

With the idea that it would be a waste if you don't make money, Shimabukuro Kimie invited Hakuba Matsu into the shrine for a good talk.

Just as Kogoro Mori and others thought, although this kind of thing is tacitly understood, it is better to keep it secret.

"What's your surname, sir?"

"My last name is Bai Ma."

"Mr. Bai Ma, please have some coarse tea and wait a moment. I will ask my great-grandmother to come and talk to you in person about the dugong's arrow."

After Shimabukuro Kimie invited the distinguished guest Hakubamatsu into the shrine, she skillfully made him a cup of tea, then bowed slightly and said.

Although both Shimabukuro Kimie and Chang Shoupo came to negotiate with Bai Ma Song on their own, after all, it involved something like the dugong arrow. If a junior were to speak, the other party might feel that she was not sincere enough.

For this reason, Shimabukuro Kimie took the trouble to go to the back room to change her makeup.

However, Bai Masong said directly,

"Do not bother."

Bai Masong is a pragmatic person, and his purpose is not to get the dugong arrow, so why would he let Shimabukuro Kimie go back and change her makeup?

However, Shimabukuro Kimie was slightly stunned by what Bai Masong said. Just when she wanted to continue speaking, Bai Masong uttered words that shocked her.

"After all, it's the same no matter who you talk to."

"You're right, Ms. Shimabukuro-kunie."

"Or should I say, Longevity Lady?"