Oikawa Takerai looks to be about sixty years old. Under his meticulously combed gray hair, there is a somewhat old-fashioned and mean face.
He wore a dark green suit today, perhaps because he was staying at home. Not only did the lining with linear stripes have no tie, but there was only one button on it.
However, this leisurely and calm attitude suddenly broke down after hearing the suggestion made by Nakamori Ginzo, and he blurted out the rejection:
"What? Let reporters come in and set up cameras? No, I don't agree!"
"Why? Mr. Oikawa, are there any difficulties in this?" Nakamori Ginzo asked doubtfully.
At the same time, Ye Gengyi and several mobile team members also looked at Oikawa Wu Lai.
The painter's heart trembled, and he quickly added:
"Ah...no, that...because I have a lot of works at home that I don't intend to make public. It would be troublesome for me if they were caught in the camera. Besides, your police are here. I believe Kaitou Kidd won't. Successful..."
"So this is ah……"
Nakamori Ginzo suddenly understood, patting his chest and promising: "Don't worry, as long as I'm here, nothing will happen to you!"
After saying that, he turned around and left, seemingly to lecture the mobile team members.
Is this okay? When he saw the proud smile on Kaito's father-in-law's face because he was trusted, Ye Gengyi knew that this guy had no hope.
I really don’t understand how this person ended up in the police force...
He let out a silent breath, obviously it was hard to continue questioning the fake invitation.
As for Oikawa Takerai, he is undoubtedly the most suspect so far.
After all, if you are really worried about your paintings being exposed by the media, how will the public exhibition of "Qinglan" originally scheduled for tonight be carried out...
Move the painting directly to the courtyard of the villa?
Normally, forget it.
You must know that it rained heavily all night in Okutama County last night. Although the weather today is not bad, compared with usual, the humidity in the air must have exceeded the tolerance range of calligraphy and painting works.
In addition, the other party's behavior of daring to find Mouri Kogoro and Edogawa Conan is also quite strange.
Are you ready to frame yourself in front of the famous detective?
Or is it expected that after forging the notice letter, Kaitou Kidd's character will definitely show up to ask for an explanation, so as to help his paintings become more famous?
At this moment, the sound of the door opening suddenly sounded in his ears, which brought him back from his thoughts.
Looking back at the entrance, I saw Conan, Mao Lilan and Mao Li Kogoro hiding in confusion amid flashes of lights and reporters' questioning.
"Mr. Mori, are you okay?" Oikawa Wurai looked worried and hurried forward to greet him.
"cough!"
Mouri Kogoro coughed lightly, adjusted his clothes to relieve the embarrassment, and said: "Everyone is really enthusiastic. Uh, may I ask you..."
"Look at me! I forgot to introduce myself," Oikawa Burai enthusiastically held Mouri Kogoro's hand, "I am Oikawa Burai, calling to invite you, the painter of the famous detective."
"Oh! You are Mr. Oikawa. Nice to meet you..."
Mouri Kogoro paused for a moment, then stepped aside with some embarrassment to Conan and Maori Lan, "Is it really okay? I even brought my daughter and the kid who lives at home with me."
Can you please mention the word 'stay' every time you introduce me... Conan's half-moon eye.
"sorry for disturbance."
Mao Lilan bowed slightly, "If it's inconvenient, I can take Conan to wait in the car outside."
"No, no, no, it doesn't matter. I believe Detective Maori, and..."
Oikawa Murai waved his hand, squatted down and touched Conan's big head, "This kid seems to have a close connection with Kaitou Kidd."
After speaking, he stood up and continued:
"Mr. Maori. Next, I will take you to visit the studio where "Qinglan" is placed. Come on, please go upstairs..."
"You two go help the Zhongsen Police Department. I'll go to the studio and have a look."
Ye Gengyi arranged for two mobile team members to leave.
Then, he followed Oikawa Murai towards the second floor without any burden in his heart.
Previously, he had been to the second floor once when he was doing research. Unfortunately, Nakamori Ginzo had already arranged a mobile team to guard the studio, and because the door was locked, he could not go in openly.
A group of people came to the corner of the stairs.
Head-on, I happened to meet an old man with a stooped figure.
The other party had no intention of greeting everyone, and directly said to Oikawa Takerai:
"Come here, I have something to tell you."
"I'm sorry, Dad, is there anything we can talk about later? I have to take guests to visit the studio now..."
Oikawa Murai answered simply and resolutely. From the beginning to the end, he didn't even slow down and showed an attitude of explaining to the other party.
"Huh? Oh..."
The old man took a deep look at his son-in-law and hesitated to speak. In the end, he chose to remain silent.
Haruhito Kanbara is Oikawa Burai's father-in-law and his painting teacher. He is 82 years old this year. However, this old man who is famous for his landscape paintings has never picked up a paintbrush since he injured his hand 10 years ago. Painting.
This information was previously asked by Ye Gengyi from two mobile team members.
The authenticity of the hand injury has not yet been determined.
Thinking about it, a fairly well-known painter shouldn't have to waste 10 years of his career just so that he wouldn't be suspected after the imitation of Kaitou Kidd's invitation was revealed.
But, then again, there are already two suspects, plus Kaito is hiding in the dark. Could it be that today we are going to have a 3-choose-1 real or fake Kaitou Kid?
He let his thoughts wander freely.
On the side, Oikawa Murai also introduced his father-in-law to Mouri Kogoro and others.
It sounds very regrettable that a well-known painting master sadly retired from the painting world due to a hand injury.
Maori Kogoro and Maori Lan were silent for a while.
On the other hand, Oikawa Burai's face was calm. He didn't know whether he noticed something was wrong in the atmosphere, or because the passage of time had made him no longer sad about this matter.
He took out the key and quickly came to a door. After saying hello to the mobile team member on duty, he casually skipped the previous topic, opened the door and walked in:
"Please come in, this is my studio."
Step through the old and heavy wooden door.
As you can see, it is a room of about 60 square meters.
Since the two windows facing the south courtyard were closed, everyone smelled a pungent smell of oil paint as soon as they entered the room.
Conan and Mouri Kogoro ran to the window to observe.
Ye Gengyi had no intention of approaching. He still stood there and looked around, confirming that apart from another window and the opposite door that could also enter and exit the room, the only access was the one on the ceiling. Air conditioning vents.
As for the bookcases embedded in the walls on the east and west sides of the room.
By observing the corridor area, we can basically rule out the possibility of a secret passage behind it.
Immediately, Ye Geng's eyes fell on the easel covered with dust cloth in front of the white plaster statue.
After observing the scenery outside the window, Mouri Kogoro came over and asked:
"Mr. Oikawa, could this painting be the "Qinglan" that was originally scheduled to be exhibited tonight..."
"Yes, that's it." Oikawa Wu Lai nodded in agreement.
"Can I take a look first..."
Mouri Kogoro said and was about to lift the dust cover, but was stopped by Oikawa Takerai.
"No, Mr. Mori, I really don't like letting others see the work before it is completed."
"Well……"
Mouri Kogoro retracted his hand in embarrassment, "But isn't it just the last signature?"
"No, actually there are still some places that need to be modified." Oikawa Takerai explained with a smile.
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