Guns and Coffee in the World of Science

By the time Chen Shuo arrived at Beika City Hall, several small explosions had already occurred. While the main building hadn't been affected, the surrounding area looked devastated. Kogoro Mouri, Inspector Megure, and other investigators had already arrived, along with Conan. They were unaware of Mouri Ran's entrapment, but they had mentioned to Chen Shuo that the explosions were linked to Teiji Moriya.

Chen Shuo was completely oblivious to all this, his heart pounding with anxiety. He snatched the building map from Inspector Megure's hand, quickly scanned it, and found the location of the cinema. With a single glance, he wanted to rush in.

Maori Kogoro saw that the usually calm Chen Shuo was so panicked at this moment, and he couldn't help but feel an ominous premonition in his heart. He quickly reached out to stop him: "Why are you so anxious? What's going on?"

Chen Shuo didn't have time to explain, he just said in a deep voice: "Xiao Lan is inside!" After that, he shook off Maori Kogoro's hand, turned around and rushed towards the city hall.

"What, what? Xiaolan is in there?" Upon hearing this, Kogoro Mouri's eyes widened and cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead. "Wait, I want to go in!" He didn't care about anything else and turned around to rush in.

"Brother Maori, calm down! Don't be impulsive!" Inspector Megure quickly stopped him, his face full of anxiety, "It's too dangerous to go in now!"

Maori Kogoro struggled a few times, but he was no match for Megure, so he could only stand there, stamping his feet anxiously and gritting his teeth, saying, "Chen Shuo, please!"

At this moment, Conan also heard the words "Xiaolan is inside", and his heart suddenly tightened. Without thinking too much, he followed Chen Shuo into the building. Unfortunately, he was small and had short legs. When he ran to the door, there was a sudden "boom" above his head, and several stones collapsed from the door, blocking him outside.

"Damn it!" Conan angrily slapped the blocked wall and could only watch Chen Shuo's figure disappear in the building.

He gritted his teeth unwillingly: "Brother Shuo, please, you must bring Xiaolan out!"

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Ran Maori slowly opened her eyes, her head still aching. She tried to sit up and looked around. The ceiling of the cinema hall was cracked and the walls were damaged, but fortunately, the structure was still intact. Chaos and panic were everywhere. Several people were crying quietly, while others looked around anxiously, unsure of what to do next. She realized that she was trapped here like them, and a sense of powerlessness suddenly surged over her.

She subconsciously touched her pocket, trying to find her phone, but found that it had been smashed to pieces, the screen was cracked beyond recognition, and it was completely unusable. Seeing this scene, Mao Lilan felt a chill in her heart, and fear began to slowly invade her soul.

"What should I do...what should I do now?" She couldn't help but hug herself tightly, her fingers trembling slightly. Her pounding heart echoed in her ears, as if the whole world was urging her to do something, but her mind was blank. She tried to recall what happened in the last moment, and Chen Shuo's voice suddenly floated into her mind.

"Run! Get out of there!"

That roar seemed to penetrate the chaos and strike her heart. Chen Shuo's expression was so anxious at the time that she could even feel his hand tightly grasping her arm, and his strong desire to protect her made her heart tighten.

"Mauri Ran, the only thing you can do now is to stay calm. Brother Shuo... will come to save you." She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down, but no matter what she did, her dependence on Chen Shuo became stronger and stronger.

Suddenly, her eyes caught sight of a landline phone in a corner not far away. A phone call! Ran Mao's heart suddenly lit up, as if she had grasped at a last straw. She almost stumbled over and picked up the receiver, her fingers trembling, but her heart more resolute than ever.

"Brother Shuo will come..." This was the only thought left in her mind, and she quickly dialed Chen Shuo's number.

Every time she pressed a number, her heartbeat seemed to quicken a little, until the moment the call was connected, she held her breath, as if the whole world had quieted down.

As soon as the call was connected, Mao Lilan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Her heart seemed to have a little more warmth, as if all her problems could be solved. At this moment, she could feel Chen Shuo's cell phone ringing as if it were echoing in her ears.

No! She suddenly realized that the ringing sound in her ear was not her imagination, but real - it was Chen Shuo's cell phone ringing! It came from a dilapidated escape door behind her, the sound clear and real, and she was only separated by a wall.

"Brother Shuo!" Mao Lilan's heart suddenly warmed up, and she shouted excitedly, her voice mixed with anticipation and nervousness. Her heartbeat became unusually fast at this moment. The chaos and noise around her seemed to disappear, leaving only a glimmer of hope behind the door.

The ringing behind the door suddenly stopped, making Mao Lilan's heart tighten. She waited for a few seconds without daring to breathe. These few seconds seemed to have passed for a long time. Chen Shuo's somewhat breathless but reassuring answer came from the receiver beside her ear and behind the door at the same time.

"I'm here!"

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Chen Shuo answered the phone and heard Mao Lilan's voice, and the heavy weight that had hung in his heart finally dropped. She was still alive and sounded strong, so she probably wasn't seriously injured. This made him feel a little relieved. After trying to calm his restlessness, he looked at the escape door blocking his way and tried to push the doorknob.

As a result, the damn door had already been deformed and no matter how hard I tried, it wouldn't budge at all.

"Damn it!" Chen Shuo cursed inwardly, his brow furrowed. He put down his phone and whispered to the door, "Lan, listen to me, stay away from this escape door. The farther away, the better!"

"What's wrong, Brother Shuo?" There was a hint of nervousness in Mao Lilan's voice.

"This door can't be opened. I have to break it down violently to avoid getting hurt accidentally." Chen Shuo's tone regained composure, but his eyes revealed a fierceness and he clenched his fists.

On the other end of the phone, Mao Lilan took a deep breath and quickly did as she was told. "Okay, I'll stand further away and be careful!"

"Don't worry, wait for me."

After saying that, Chen Shuo hung up the phone, his eyes darkening as he prepared to force his way in. "This door, today, he's going to break it open!" Then he kicked it out.

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"boom!"

The twisted escape door creaked with a loud bang as Chen Shuo kicked it open. Dust flew everywhere, obscuring Mao Lilan's vision. She strained her eyes, straining to find the familiar figure through the swirling dust. Soon, she spotted a tall figure standing in the doorway. It was Chen Shuo.

"Brother Shuo!" Mao Lilan was so excited when she saw him that she almost cried. The suppressed emotions in her heart surged up like a dam breaking. Without saying a word, she ran towards Chen Shuo with light steps, as if all her fear and anxiety would dissipate in an instant if she could throw herself into his arms.

However, halfway through the run, the dust gradually cleared, and Chen Shuo's figure became clearer. Mao Lilan's steps suddenly stopped, as if being pulled by some invisible force. Her eyes widened, tears instantly bursting out, her face filled with heartache and anxiety.

The Chen Shuo before her was nothing like his usual gentle, calm and composed self. Blood was still dripping from his forehead, running down his cheeks, making his face look pale and stubborn. His once impeccable suit was now in tatters, the fabric torn apart, revealing his sturdy upper body. His smooth muscles were now covered in scratches, and the mixture of blood and dirt was shocking. What made Mao Lilan almost breathless was the steel bar stuck in his shoulder - the cold steel pierced his body, and the blood stained his clothes red.

"Brother Shuo..." Mao Lilan's heart felt as if it was being tugged at, the pain making her breathless. Her legs felt weak, and tears kept falling. She had never seen Chen Shuo injured so badly. At this moment, he looked so determined, but it also made her feel so distressed.

She walked over to Chen Shuo, her hands trembling as she reached out, wanting to touch him but afraid to, fearing she might accidentally make his wound even more painful. Her fingertips gently brushed the wound on Chen Shuo's shoulder, tears streaming down her face. "How did you get it like this... It looks so serious..." She choked, her heart aching, unable to utter a complete sentence.

Chen Shuo glanced down at her. Seeing her crying like this, he felt a wave of guilt and heartache. He gently patted her head with his uninjured hand. Although his voice was hoarse, it still revealed a gentleness. "Don't cry, Lan, my injury is nothing. Saving you is the most important thing."

"But...but if you do this, I..." Ran Mouri's voice was choked in her throat, tears blurred her vision, and she didn't know what to say.

Chen Shuo dreaded seeing Mao Lilan in tears. He quickly embraced her and whispered, "It's okay, Lan, I'm here, it's okay." Despite saying this, he remained vigilant. The surroundings were still dangerous, and he had to get her away as soon as possible.

At that moment, Chen Shuo's sharp eyes caught the loose stones at the doorway due to lack of support, and his heart suddenly sank. Alarm bells rang in his heart, and he hurriedly lowered his head and said to Mao Lilan, "Hurry up, follow me!" After that, he picked her up without hesitation and ran towards the door.

"Brother Shuo, don't be like this! I can walk!" Although Mao Lilan felt embarrassed, when she saw the anxiety on his face, her heart was filled with warmth and she couldn't help but protest softly.

"There's no time now!" Chen Shuo said firmly, increasing his strength and rushing out. Just as they left the door, the escape door behind them made a loud noise, and the rocks at the door collapsed and fell, completely blocking the passage he had worked so hard to open.

Mao Lilan turned around and covered her mouth in fear, her heart filled with despair. "We are completely trapped..." Her voice trembled, and tears welled up in her eyes again.

"Don't be afraid, Lan, we'll find a way out." Chen Shuo held her hand tightly, his eyes determined. Although he was extremely anxious, he tried to appear calm. He had to find a way to protect her and never let her come to any harm.

"I believe you, Brother Shuo." Mao Lilan's voice was weak, but the firmness in it revealed a hint of courage. She held his hand tightly. Although she was afraid, she also felt a little safe because he was there.

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Chen Shuo walked back to the exit blocked by the boulders and carefully examined it. He found that the rocks had completely blocked the passage, making it impossible to pass through. He sighed inwardly, it seemed that this route was hopeless.

"I'm so unlucky..." Chen Shuo muttered to himself, feeling helpless.

He turned around and felt his trouser pocket. Luckily, his phone was still there! Fortunately, he had slipped it into his pocket and didn't throw it away. He quickly took out his phone and prepared to call Maori Kogoro.

Meanwhile, Mao Lilan was already searching the hall. She found a first aid kit and immediately grabbed it. She walked over to Chen Shuo, her face full of worry. She gently took his arm and said, "Brother Shuo, please sit down first. I'll help you with your wound."

Chen Shuo was stunned. Looking at the heartache flashing in her eyes, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly. Although he had many wounds on his body, his heart was indescribably warm at this moment.

"Okay, I'll listen to you." He sat down obediently, but felt a little embarrassed in his heart. After all, he was injured like this and he made her worry.

Mao Lilan carefully took out the bandage and disinfectant and gently wiped Chen Shuo's wound. Looking at the deep wound on his shoulder, she couldn't help but frown, tears welling up in her eyes. "How did you get into this..." Her voice was a little choked.

Seeing her like that, Chen Shuo chuckled and reached out to pat her head gently: "It's okay, Lan, it's just a minor injury. Don't cry, I'm fine, right?"

Mao Lilan looked up at him. Although she knew he was trying to comfort her, she still felt a pang of pain in her heart. She continued to help him treat the wound silently. She wiped it very gently, as if she was afraid to let him suffer even a little bit of pain.

"Brother Shuo, you have to hold on, we will definitely get out." Mao Lilan said softly. Although there was a hint of nervousness in her tone, there was more determination.

"Don't worry, I will never fall down with you here." Chen Shuo responded with a smile. Although the wound was burning with pain, he felt very at ease in his heart. As long as Mao Lilan was fine, he felt that all the difficulties were nothing.