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However, this guy has one good point: he drives steadily.
Lin Che was so calm that he almost fell asleep in the car.
......
"Is this where it is?"
Lin Che couldn't help but yawn as he got out of the car, then rubbed his teary eyes and looked up ahead.
It's quite common for a businessman of Qian Jiangyi's caliber to live in a villa.
These villas, resembling European manor houses, are quite popular among wealthy people in Japan.
Japan even has man-made tourist attractions like Huis Ten Bosch, which are touted as "Little Europe" and promote the idea that if you yearn for it, you might as well replicate it.
The large expanse of white buildings is dazzling in the sunlight.
Perhaps this is also part of the design?
Similar to phrases like, "Visitors are not allowed to look directly at my castle in the sunlight..."
"Please follow me." Nakamura Tetsuya transformed into a butler upon returning here, his every word and action behaving with proper decorum.
Led by the other party, Lin Che soon met the person in the garden.
Qian Jiangyi looked to be about 60 years old; he was a sprightly, withered old man.
Moreover, this wealthy businessman always seemed drunk, and even his nose had some rosacea.
"Mr. Lin, now that we're here, there's no need to keep wearing a hood and mask, is there?"
Qian Jiang held a glass of wine in one hand and looked up at the sky.
"Tsk tsk tsk, the weather is really nice today, and it's quite hot."
Now that his identity had been guessed, Lin Che stopped pretending.
It definitely felt much better after taking off the disguise—by the way, was it because of the heat that I almost fell asleep in the car?
"Shall we talk about serious business?" Lin Che picked out an exquisite white stone chair and sat down.
To be honest, with the weather so hot, sitting on this chair is actually quite cool.
Qian Jiangyi sat down as well. "Before we talk about your business, how about we talk about mine?"
He put down his wine glass. "But don't worry, this won't affect our antique business. It's just that there are some extra things I'd like you to do for me."
"Since you say it won't affect the transaction, let's settle the vase issue first." Lin Che took the item out of his backpack and placed it on the stone table.
This wasn't the first time he had used his ability to "create things out of thin air" in front of others.
However, the NPCs didn't seem to care and never showed any surprise. Even Ai Haibara herself did the same thing—pulling out a bundle of clothes from behind her back.
Qian Jiang was stunned for a moment, his expression froze, and his eyes kept changing.
But after a few breaths, he smiled kindly and said, "No problem, I really like this thing. Given that it didn't go through a simple process to enter the market, you name your price."
"2500 million yen." Lin Che glanced at the valuation and raised the price by 300 million yen.
Qian Jiang raised an eyebrow. "An honest man, only asking for 300 million, deal."
Is this a deal?
This old man probably has something very tricky to ask me to do...
Lin Che shifted his position, his mind starting to consider the other party's possible demands.
"Nakamura, go get the cash." Inui waved to Nakamura Tetsuya, who had been silent to the side.
Not long after, Nakamura Toru arrived with two other people.
Each of the two men was carrying two suitcases.
Without needing to give any instructions, four suitcases were placed on the table.
Only two suitcases were placed in front of Lin Che; the rest were in front of Qian Jiangyi.
"Here is twenty million yen."
Qian Jiang crossed his legs, picked up the wine glass again, took a sip, and then spat out the wine with a slight change in expression.
He turned his gaze back to him.
"This 20 million is a deposit; part of it is for decorative purposes, and part is for my serious business."
"I'll settle the final payment after you've finished taking care of my business."
Qian Jiang suddenly let out a cold laugh.
"Of course, you can also choose to take the 20 million and leave."
Okay, okay, you're going to play this game, huh?
But that's to be expected.
If you're too straightforward and just pay me the full amount upfront, then I'll really look down on you.
Lin Che crossed his arms and said, "Then let's get down to business. Stop keeping me in suspense."
"I want you to help me kill someone."
"Whom does the eunuch want to kill?"
What is "father-in-law"?
"Don't worry about it, just tell me."
Qian Jiangyi's gaze turned piercing. "Scobbin, I need your help to kill this man."
It's Scotty again?
You can't get through this, can you?
It seems he really has no intention of becoming a riddle teller anymore.
Qian Jiangyi continued to explain: "Actually, I mainly do jewelry business. Although I also collect antiques in large quantities, most of them are just mediums for me to raise funds."
"I particularly like the antiques from the Romanov dynasty, and I'm willing to actually collect them."
Nakamura Tetsuya had already changed the boss's drink and also served Lin Che a glass.
Inui looked quite relaxed after drinking. "It's normal to meet fellow enthusiasts when collecting antiques, but it's quite rare to find someone like Scopin who's willing to take a fellow enthusiast's life out of them."
Unfortunately, I happen to be one of this guy's enthusiasts.
“I’m not afraid of you laughing at me, but over the years, Scobin has secretly caused me a lot of trouble, and many treasures have been stolen by this guy.”
"Several times, it almost cost me my life."
Lin Che frowned. "With your personal influence, you should be able to find a more suitable person to deal with the other party, right?"
“There are more suitable people, but they’re not as cheap as you,” Qian Jiang said bluntly. “Besides, it just so happens that you brought things to my door. This might just be a twist of fate.”
"Actually, I have a feeling that Scobin will fail completely and withdraw from the world stage in the near future."
At this point, Qian Jiang's expression turned serious: "Are you willing to help me with this? Scobin might be arriving soon."
[Guardian of Antiques: Inui Shoichi wants you to protect the Romanov Vase and eliminate Scrooge as a last resort.]
[Mission Rewards: 2000 experience points, 1500 million yen commission, and 1 blueprint for a specified item (the final blueprint quality depends on Inui's abilities)]
【Whether to accept? 】
A total of 4000 million, 2500 million for the vase, and 1500 million for Scobin's life.
So, in Qian Jiang's eyes, Scobin's life wasn't even worth as much as an antique vase?
But to be fair, 1500 million is indeed a lot.
Regular hitmen wouldn't get paid this much for a job.
Anyway, Scowbin is tracking him, and Conan can take him down later, so he's practically getting the kills out of him.
What's the difference between this money and money you found?
Lin Che was desperately short of money.
The safe house needs to be replaced, the car needs to be bought, and an awesome sniper rifle needs to be acquired, along with all sorts of other miscellaneous things that require money.
After a moment's thought, Lin Che put the two suitcases on the table into his backpack, and then looked at Qian Jiangyi.
“Scobbin is an internationally renowned assassin, wanted by seventeen countries. Even Interpol can’t do anything about him, and they still don’t know his true gender.”
Aren't you going to answer?
"No, you have to pay more."
Chapter 18 Conan's Gaze (MAX)
Qian Jiang was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"it is good!"
He stopped laughing, propped himself up on the table, and, with a serious expression, held up three fingers.
"thirty million."
"I'll double the commission, and you can stop trying to pull any further."
Lin Che stood up and said, "Deal."
It seems we still have to haggle.
With just a few casual words, he earned an extra 1500 million.
"I'll be going now. Contact me directly if you have any news. I don't think I should have to collect intelligence myself."
"Aren't you going to stay for a meal?"
"No, I already said I'm in a hurry."
Lin Che is gone.
Upon arriving outside the villa, Nakamura Tetsuya adjusted his glasses and slowly said:
“In our previous encounters, Scowbin has never shown his face, like a ghost in the shadows. You’d better be careful.”
Lin Che nodded, "Understood, things will definitely be handled well."
"You're confident."
"If you're not confident enough, your boss will worry that I'm cheating him out of his money."
Nakamura Toru didn't say anything more.
Lin Che thought for a moment and then said, "You're the one who picked me up, so you have to take me back now."
Tetsuya Nakamura: "???"
"Isn't this unreasonable? Pick-up and drop-off are always mentioned together."
"......walk slowly."
boarding.
"Could you please take me to the Mouri Detective Agency? Thank you."
Nakamura Tetsuya, who had just fastened his seatbelt, was a little dazed.
"We've come to Beika Bank."
Lin Che waved his hand, "Don't be so old-fashioned, okay? That's where we agreed to meet, not where I started."
“Okay.” Nakamura Tetsuya thought it made sense and started the car.
Lin Che suddenly felt that Nakamura Tetsuya was a bit like that Kapibala.
This young man, whose mental age and demeanor both exceed sixty...
Quite cute.
The reason we're going to the Mouri Detective Agency now is because Conan's reply has arrived.
Conan called me right after I finished discussing business with Inui.
However, Lin Che didn't recognize the number and it wasn't convenient for him to answer, so he didn't.