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Chen Anxia's words plunged the room into an eerie silence.

For the four female leads of Golden Apple who were unfamiliar with Chen Anxia, ​​they couldn't understand why Chen Anxia, ​​with the ability to crush the current world number one and the talent to have such strength at such a young age, didn't enter the tennis world to make a name for himself.

They all believed that as long as Chen Anxia was willing to step into the tennis world, fame and fortune would flow in like a never-ending stream.

Isn't the purpose of life simply to pursue fame and fortune?

As for detectives, they really didn't know what was so good about that profession.

On the other side, Sharon, who was familiar with Chen Anxia, ​​was also stunned.

Sharon originally thought that Chen Anxia did not enter the tennis world because of his current status as a celebrity and his promising future in the entertainment industry.

Sharon believed that with Chen Anxia's talent and acting skills that were praised by the great director Camel as a "real illusion," Chen Anxia would definitely become a world-renowned superstar in the future, and might even surpass her.

Without a doubt, Chen Anxia, ​​with such a promising future, has no need to enter the tennis world.

Because in the entertainment industry, Chen Anxia will earn far more fame and fortune than in the tennis world.

Sharon never expected that Chen Anxia's reason for not entering the tennis world was actually to become... a detective?

To be honest, Sharon doesn't even consider being a detective a proper profession.

As far as Sharon knew, most detectives seemed to be barely making ends meet.

Despite possessing terrifying deductive abilities, Yusaku Kudo did not choose to become a detective, but instead became a world-renowned mystery novelist.

Therefore, Sharon felt that Chen Anxia's reasoning was somewhat unreasonable.

In her heart, Sharon also planned to find some time to have a good talk with her friend who was much older than her, so as to prevent him from going astray.

However, despite these thoughts, Sharon couldn't help but recall Chen Anxia's terrifying insight, and murmured to herself, "Perhaps with his talent, he really could achieve something great in the field of detective work..."

Hearing Sharon's mutterings, Yukiko Kudo couldn't help but say, "Actually, in Japan, he already has the title of 'modern Sherlock Holmes'."

"A modern-day Sherlock Holmes!?" Sharon confirmed in astonishment.

Upon seeing this, Yukiko Kudo nodded in affirmation, saying, "He may not be able to compare with Sherlock Holmes now, but who knows what the future holds."

"Yusaku also affirmed his abilities, believing that he had the potential to become a modern-day Sherlock Holmes."

Upon hearing this, Sharon couldn't help but look at Chen Anxia with shocked eyes.

Sharon had no idea that Chen Anxia already held such a prestigious title in the field of detective work.

Although Sharon didn't know much about the detective profession, she did know the name Sherlock Holmes.

In Sharon's view, it would be an unparalleled honor for a detective to be given the title of Sherlock Holmes.

At that moment, Sharon's expression gradually changed as she watched Chen Anxia, ​​and she murmured, "Actor, tennis, detective..."

"Chen Anxia, ​​just how many secrets are you hiding...?"

At this moment, Chen Anxia was like Pandora's box in Sharon's eyes.

Sharon had no idea what was inside the magic box, but that made her desperately want to open it and see what was inside.

While Sharon and Yukiko Kudo were talking, Ran Mouri couldn't help but ask curiously, "Anxia, ​​aren't you an actress? How come you've become a high school detective?"

Upon hearing this, Rose, one of the actresses from Golden Apple, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Eh, an actor? He's an actor too?"

Upon hearing this, Ran Mouri nodded in agreement, "Yes, he's a very popular star in Japan, and all the movies he's starred in have been huge hits."

Upon hearing this, the other leading actress, Argali, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "Wow, that's really amazing."

Lila, the third female lead standing next to the other two actresses, couldn't help but say, "First tennis, then acting. His talent is truly amazing. He's really incredible."

Chen Anxia naturally heard the words of the three leading actresses of Golden Apple, but he didn't care. Instead, he looked at Ran Mouri and answered her question with a smile, "Ran, have you forgotten why I became famous?"

Ran Mouri was taken aback by what she heard. She then recalled the ski resort incident two years ago, and how Chen Anxia had become famous and entered the entertainment industry because of that incident.

'So, back then, Anxia was already a detective...'

As Ran Mouri's thoughts raced, the three actresses who had spoken earlier couldn't help but become curious and wanted to know what made such an extraordinary man as Chen Anxia famous.

Naturally, they started chatting around Ran Mouri.

During their conversation, they learned from Ran Mouri about the incident that happened two years ago, the title Chen Anxia held, and the incident that happened on the plane not long ago.

"Huh? A modern-day Sherlock Holmes?"

"It's unbelievable that they identified the murderer just by looking at the suspect's expression!"

"I never imagined he possessed such terrifying reasoning abilities. Add to that his previous experience with tennis and acting, my god, what kind of extraordinary man is he?!"

"He's amazing, he's really amazing, I really want to have a passionate romance with him."

"Come on, Argani, aren't you currently in a passionate relationship with Sith?"

"If only I had met him sooner!"

"I was born at the wrong time. If I were 10 years younger, I would definitely pursue him without hesitation..."

......

While Ran Mouri was talking to the actress playing the Golden Apple, Shinichi Kudo had a solemn expression.

Although Shinichi Kudo knew that Chen Anxia possessed strong reasoning abilities, he was not surprised that Chen Anxia called himself a high school detective.

But Shinichi Kudo really didn't expect that Chen Anxia would aim for first place.

At that moment, Shinichi Kudo felt a monster called 'ambition' awakening within him.

Spurred on by this monster of ambition, Shinichi Kudo made a vow in his heart: "From now on, I too will strive to be number one..."

'Chen Anxia, ​​although you are very strong now, I will never give up, and I will never lose to you!'

Just then, Iberis, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, "Since you call yourself a high school detective, I wonder if you could help us solve the mystery of that strange gift?"

"If not, please give up your unrealistic idea of ​​becoming a detective and seriously consider entering the tennis world."

As she spoke, Iberis's expression turned serious, and she said with utmost earnestness, "The child of God, destined to create a glorious legend, should not be left to wander outside the tennis world!"

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Chapter 394 The Bloodstained Golden Apple, Chen Anxia's Seduction! (Please Subscribe!)

"A strange gift?"

Apart from the Golden Apple Troupe members and Sharon, everyone else was stunned upon hearing Iberis's words, their faces showing confusion and curiosity.

Chen Anxia was also taken aback, and then her gaze unconsciously drifted towards Shinichi Kudo.

Immediately, Chen Anxia looked at Iberis and replied, "I promise you, if I can't solve the mystery of the strange gift, I will consider entering the tennis world."

Chen Anxia agreed so readily because Shinichi Kudo was present.

In Chen Anxia's view, this strange gift should be related to Shinichi Kudo's Grim Reaper constitution, and it is very likely a prelude to an impending murder.

Therefore, this strange gift could very well be from the murderer who hasn't yet committed the crime...

If Shinichi Kudo hadn't been there, Chen Anxia would never have agreed so readily.

After all, a well-known Broadway troupe like Golden Apple receives many gifts from fans from time to time, including some of which are of dubious origin or are pranks.

If these are the gifts, Chen Anxia would have a very difficult time identifying them without the help of the police.

Shinichi Kudo noticed Chen Anxia's gaze.

Shinichi Kudo had no idea what Chen Anxia was thinking; he only thought that this was a challenge Chen Anxia had issued to him.

Shinichi Kudo was filled with fighting spirit and made up his mind to solve the mystery of the strange gift before Chen Anxia.

On the other side, Iberis's expression relaxed slightly after hearing Chen Anxia's words, and then she said, "Actually, three days ago, our troupe received a strange gift."

"The gift was an apple sprayed with gold paint, with the message 'For the most beautiful woman' written on it in animal blood."

Upon hearing this, Chen Anxia couldn't help but ask, "What about the golden apple? Is it still there?"

Iberis shook her head and replied, "Because the captain thought the blood-stained golden apple was unlucky, so he threw it away."

Upon hearing this, Shinichi Kudo couldn't help but ask, "Did you take any photos?"

Iberis and the other three actresses shook their heads, indicating no.

This is understandable, since most people consider blood-stained items to be ominous, and ordinary people certainly don't want to keep photos with ominous connotations on their phones.

However, this completely cuts off the physical clues.

This undoubtedly greatly increases the difficulty of deciphering the strange gift.

Chen Anxia then asked again, "How do you know that the blood on the golden apple is animal blood and not human blood? Did you send it for testing?"

Everyone present, including Watson and Shinichi Kudo, was taken aback when they heard Chen Anxia's words, clearly not expecting him to ask such a question.

Furthermore, they had never thought about this issue before.

In their subconscious, it must be animal blood.

After all, who would bother writing with human blood?

Assuming it really is written with human blood, whose blood is it? Is it your own, or...?

Thinking about it, Iberis replied, "We didn't send it for testing; we just thought it was animal blood."

Upon hearing this, Chen Anxia frowned slightly and continued, "This is a bit troublesome. If it's animal blood, then it could be considered a simple prank."

"But if it's human blood, then it's very likely not just a simple prank, but could be seen as a warning, or even... a death threat!"

The actresses in the troupe, who hadn't thought much of it at first, panicked immediately after hearing Chen Anxia's words and started chattering incessantly.

This is the effect Chen Anxia wanted.

Chen Anxia deliberately steered the situation in a more serious direction just now, only in this way could he observe the most genuine reactions of the four actresses in front of him under panic.

In Chen Anxia's view, the person who sent out the blood-stained golden apple could be an outsider or an insider.

What Chen Anxia needs to do now is to confirm the suspicion of the female lead in the theater troupe present.

Chen Anxia was confident that if the person who sent the strange gift was among them, then no matter how well she acted, her keen insight would surely reveal her flaws.

Meanwhile, Shinichi Kudo is having a crazy brainstorming session.

Shinichi Kudo fully agreed with Chen Anxia's words.

Indeed, leaving a message in human blood is generally either a warning or... a death threat.