While waiting, the two chatted.
Ran wondered, "What's up with Shinichi? It seems like wherever he goes, a murder case happens?"
Baishi Hui teased, "That's how Detectives are. If you can't have people dying wherever you go, you can't be a qualified Detective. For example, your Dad, he doesn't have these conditions, so he can't become a famous Detective!"
"Oh? Now that you mention it, that seems to make a lot of sense!" Ran was so amused by this statement that she doubled over with laughter, letting out a delightful, bell-like sound.
Just as the two were talking, two uninvited guests suddenly stopped beside them.
Baishi Hui glanced at the two fierce-looking men and asked, "Is there something you need?"
One of the Huang Mao men spoke up, asking, "Mouri Ran? Baishi Hui?"
As soon as Baishi Hui heard their question, he knew these two guys weren't professionals.
They came knocking without even confirming their identities.
"Yes, we are. Is there something you need?" The honest and simple Ran admitted her identity, looking at them with some confusion.
"Come with us! We have some things we need to ask you!" The other man in sunglasses said in a hoarse, low voice.
"Could I see your identification?" Baishi Hui was a little curious about the identity of these two.
"No ID, but I have this!!" The Huang Mao man arrogantly lifted his shirt, revealing a handgun.
This made Baishi Hui look at the other party in surprise. He didn't expect this Huang Mao's arrogance to stem from a handgun?
If I pulled out a shotgun right now, what expression would you have?
Upon seeing the handgun, Ran couldn't help but panic. She subconsciously looked at Baishi Hui, asking with her eyes—What should we do now? Should we take them down?
It wasn't that Ran was so brave, but rather that these two guys had no brains.
They dared to get this close without even drawing their handguns.
These two guys were standing right next to Baishi Hui; with just a slight lift of his hand, he could accurately hit their vital spots!
But after thinking for a moment, he realized this decision wouldn't yield high returns.
Other than showing off, there were no benefits.
In broad daylight, he couldn't interrogate or pressure them; he could only hand them over to the police.
And the police's interrogation is soft and lacks punch... they can't beat people to death either.
If the mastermind isn't found, solving the issue with these low-level thugs will just lead to the next wave of them.
This time he was with Ran, but that might not be the case next time!
He had to follow the vine to find the person behind them and solve it once and for all!!
After thinking this, Baishi Hui had made his decision.
He said in a tone of weakness, "We can go with you, but please don't harm anyone else."
As soon as he said this, Ran didn't dare to act rashly either... she wasn't sure if these two could fight.
It wouldn't be good if other innocent customers were affected.
"Consider yourself smart, kid. Let's go!" The Huang Mao snorted and motioned for them to get up.
So, under "threat", Baishi Hui and Ran left the cafe with them and got into a black commercial vehicle.
"Hand over your phones!" The Huang Mao reached out and demanded.
Baishi Hui cooperated and handed over his phone.
Seeing this, Ran also handed her phone to the other party.
"Blindfold yourselves!" The Huang Mao then threw two blindfolds at them, threatening, "You only take them off when I tell you to, got it? Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"
"I... I understand," Baishi Hui replied weakly after catching the blindfold.
Seeing the fear in Ran's eyes, he comforted her, "Don't worry, nothing will happen."
Ran forced a smile and nodded, but her heart was filled with unease, unsure of what would happen next.
After putting on the blindfold, everything went dark, and she couldn't see anything, which amplified the fear in her heart!
Almost instinctively, she held onto Baishi Hui's arm, as if only doing so could alleviate her inner panic.
Through his arm, Baishi Hui could clearly feel Ran's form, and his heart was delighted.
He only intended to catch the mastermind, but he didn't expect to accidentally trigger the suspension bridge effect and get an extra bonus!
Totally worth it!!
Baishi Hui naturally held Ran's slender hand, giving her a full sense of security.
After a brief moment of happiness, he began to concentrate on who might be causing them trouble?
His public identity was very clean, so logically, no trouble should come knocking on his door.
After driving intermittently for twenty minutes, the vehicle soon stopped.
After the Huang Mao got out of the car, he slammed open the back door and shouted, "Take off your blindfolds, then get out of the car!!"
After taking off his blindfold, Baishi Hui pulled Ran out of the car.
He found that he and Ran had been taken to a dilapidated Factory.
"What are you looking at? Get inside!!" The Huang Mao pointed ahead impolitely.
Baishi Hui pretended to be scared, and holding Ran's hand, they were ushered into the Factory interior, finally being led into a warehouse.
"Call Mouri Kogoro!!" The Huang Mao threw Ran's phone to her.
He drew his handgun and threatened, "Don't try any tricks, got it?"
It was then that Baishi Hui realized the other party's target was Mouri Kogoro... he just knew it; with this identity, being so law-abiding, how could he be targeted?
"You... you guys... what exactly do you want to do?" Ran was a little nervous after catching the phone.
The Huang Mao snorted coldly and said, "Your Dad took our money!!"
"Impossible! My Dad isn't that kind of person!" Even with the gun pointed at her, Ran still retorted.
The Huang Mao said displeasedly, "Some time ago, something happened on Moon Shadow Island. A mansion was burned down! The gold in the vault inside the mansion disappeared without a trace!!"
"You were on the island at that time too, right? Mouri Kogoro must have taken our gold before the fire started!"
"Otherwise, how could so much gold disappear without a trace?"
"This has nothing to do with us!! We couldn't possibly have taken your gold, you've got it wrong!!" Ran argued forcefully.
The Huang Mao sneered, "Then explain to me why Mouri Kogoro suddenly became rich after returning from Moon Shadow Island? He went gambling on horses, went to nightclubs, and even went to Ginza to carouse!!"
Baishi Hui's expression became a little subtle when he heard this.
He realized... a terrible misunderstanding seemed to have occurred here.
"This... this is impossible. Where would my Dad get so much money?" Ran retorted.
The Huang Mao took out a few photos from his pocket and shouted, "Do you think I'm just grabbing people randomly? I have proof!!"
Ran took the photos and saw that they were of Mouri Kogoro carousing.
She was stunned: "This... how could this be?"
Baishi Hui quickly explained, "You might have misunderstood... this money was given to Mouri Detective by Conan's Mother, thanking him for helping take care of Conan!"
"Huh? Why didn't I know about this?" Ran looked at Baishi Hui in surprise.
"He didn't tell you?" Baishi Hui said, pretending to be surprised.
The Huang Mao laughed heartily and said disdainfully, "A clumsy excuse!! Do you think I'll believe that?"
"Not giving it earlier or later, but specifically at this time?"
"How could there be such a coincidence? Do you think I'm a fool?"
"..." Baishi Hui scratched his head, knowing that this matter couldn't be explained clearly.
"Call! Quickly call Mouri Kogoro!!" The Huang Mao urged impatiently!
Ran stopped talking and quickly called Mouri Kogoro.
However, the call couldn't get through for a long time.
She tried several times, but it didn't connect.
"Dad... he's not answering the phone!" Ran was a little anxious.
The Huang Mao snatched the phone away and said coldly, "It's okay, he'll call back."
"As for you two, you'll be locked up here for now!"
"When he brings the gold to redeem you, that's when I'll let you go!!"
Saying that, he slammed the warehouse's iron door shut with a bang, locked it, and turned to leave.
Baishi Hui and Ran watched the other party walk away from behind the iron door.