Guns and Coffee in the World of Science

Conan was secretly laughing at Hattori Heiji's dejected look when he suddenly felt himself being lifted up. He looked up and saw Chen Shuo's expressionless face. His smile froze and the atmosphere instantly became colder.

Chen Shuo looked at him calmly, his tone calm and unquestionable. "Before, not many people would suspect you were Kudo Shinichi, and you could still solve cases using Maori Kogoro's voice. But what about this time? This Hattori Heiji is obviously not an ordinary person. How dare you be so arrogant? Isn't it a bit too much?"

Conan was stunned, a wave of embarrassment rising within him. He felt a bit carried away by Chen Shuo's words. He opened his mouth, wanting to retort, but found himself completely speechless. Chen Shuo's eyes held an inescapable, intimidating gaze, as if reminding him that he had gotten a bit carried away.

"Do you really think you are the only smart person in this world?" Chen Shuo's voice was not loud, but every word touched Conan's heart.

Conan lowered his head and apologized honestly: "I'm sorry, Brother Shuo... I shouldn't be so arrogant."

Although he was still curious about the case and wanted to get to the bottom of it, Chen Shuo's words made him realize that he couldn't be so reckless. Conan suppressed his restless detective heart and decided to stay calm for the time being.

Chen Shuo looked at him, his face showing a hint of satisfaction as he admitted his mistake. However, his expression remained calm. "It's wise to keep a low profile, especially in such a complicated situation."

Conan glanced at Chen Shuo secretly, and secretly admired him in his heart. He knew that Chen Shuo was not only clear-headed but also meticulous in his thoughts. He really couldn't act recklessly anymore.

Mao Lilan saw Conan bow his head and admit his mistake, and couldn't help but smile and said softly: "Okay, okay, don't be too harsh on him, Brother Shuo. Conan already knows he is wrong."

Chen Shuo then put Conan down and patted his head gently: "Be good and don't cause trouble for me."

Conan raised his head and smiled a little reluctantly, but nodded obediently: "I know, I will restrain myself."

The atmosphere became relaxed again with this little episode, and although Conan was still curious about the progress of the case, Chen Shuo was right next to him, so he didn't dare to act rashly.

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Time passed by minute by minute, and the police finally arrived at Tsujimura's house and took over the scene. Inspector Megure led the team to conduct a thorough investigation and successfully got to the bottom of the case.

Just as everyone was at a loss, Hattori Heiji stood before them, appearing remarkably calm. He adjusted the brim of his hat slightly, his gaze sweeping across the ground with determination, pointing to the fallen poison needle. His voice was clear and powerful: "There's no doubt that the deceased was poisoned by someone. This poison needle is the most powerful evidence."

He continued his analysis, "Combined with the purple color of the deceased's lips, the tips of his hands and feet, and the bleeding spots on his conjunctiva, it can be inferred that the murderer used a toxin that can cause instant death." There was confidence in Heiji's tone, as if all this had already been formed in his mind.

Several faces in the crowd looked on in admiration, waiting for his further reasoning. Heiji couldn't help but feel a surge of satisfaction, knowing that his analysis was gaining everyone's trust.

He looked around, his eyes sweeping over every detail: "More importantly, there is no livor mortis or rigor mortis on the body, which means that the deceased has been dead for no more than half an hour." Having said this, he paused slightly, leaving everyone room for thought, as if expecting them to be shocked.

At this moment, a surge of excitement welled up within Heiji. He relished the feeling of uncovering complex truths one by one. At this moment, he wasn't just deciphering the case; he was enjoying the thrill of detective work. He knew his reasoning wasn't just a display of logic; it was a thirst for truth.

At that moment, Heiji felt an incomparable sense of satisfaction, as if he were the king of detectives, ready to uncover the final answer. He smiled slightly, thinking to himself, "If Kudo Shinichi doesn't show up again, he'll win!"

Standing at the door, Chen Shuo couldn't help but be surprised by Hattori Heiji's performance. This kid really has something, and he secretly admires him. His reasoning ability should not be underestimated, it is really impressive.

Mao Lilan felt a sense of déjà vu about this scene. She looked down at Conan beside her and chuckled, "He looks like Shinichi."

Conan was thinking seriously, but when he heard what Mao Lilan said, his eyes immediately turned into dead fish eyes, and the corners of his mouth twitched: "How are I and him alike? He looks like a proud big rooster, which is nothing like me!"

Chen Shuo looked at Conan helplessly and thought: Some people really have no self-awareness.

Seeing this, Mao Lilan couldn't help but tease: "Conan, are you feeling very unwilling? Heiji is showing his detective style!"

"I'm not unwilling at all!" Conan pouted, looking a little unconvinced, but he had to admit that Hattori Heiji was indeed a good opponent, and in some ways he was really a bit like himself.

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Hattori Heiji's reasoning was ingenious, logical, and irrefutable. He even determined the approximate time of death before the autopsy personnel. Seeing Hattori Heiji's confident expression, Inspector Megure couldn't help but ask curiously, "Who are you? How come you're so skilled?"

Hattori Heiji straightened his back proudly and said proudly: "I am the famous high school detective from Osaka, Hattori Heiji!"

Megure Jusan's face changed when he heard this. He was not impressed by Hattori's detective identity, but said in surprise: "So you are... the son of the Chief of the Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters?"

Everyone present was shocked again and looked at him in surprise.

Chen Shuo stood at the door, watching the scene with great interest. He nodded slightly and said to himself, "So he's his son. No wonder... his skin is so dark."

Mao Lilan couldn't help laughing when she heard Chen Shuo talking to himself, but she asked curiously: "Brother Shuo, do you know Hattori Heiji's father?"

Chen Shuo nodded lightly, a hint of reminiscence in his eyes: "Yes, Hattori Heizo, a former client."

Mao Lilan opened her eyes wide in surprise and asked in a low voice: "Isn't Hattori Heizo the chief of the Osaka Prefectural Police? How can he be connected with you? Aren't you..."

Chen Shuo smiled meaningfully and said calmly, "When the white side can't intervene in some matters, we have to find someone to solve them. This world is not so clearly divided into black and white."

Mao Lilan was stunned for a moment, her brows slightly furrowed, clearly confused by Chen Shuo's words, but she didn't ask any further questions. She had a certain understanding in her heart that there were some things she didn't need to know.

Conan, standing next to him, was stunned by Chen Shuo's words. He had already guessed Chen Shuo's true identity, but Chen Shuo's words just now made his worldview begin to waver.

"Black and white... are sometimes indistinguishable from each other..." Conan kept thinking about Chen Shuo's words, feeling mixed emotions.

Conan had always believed that black was black, white was white, and that justice and evil were clearly defined. But now, Chen Shuo's words were like a sharp blade, tearing apart the worldview he had once firmly believed in. The intense impact made his head, already groggy from the fever, even more dizzy.

"Is there really no absolute justice and evil in this world?" Conan thought to himself, feeling as if he was standing on some kind of cognitive dividing line.

Chen Shuo glanced at Conan, seemingly guessing his confusion. He patted his head gently and said in a relaxed tone, "Don't get stuck in a maze of thoughts! Listen more, watch more, and think more. The world is wonderful. You were too narrow-minded before."

Conan looked up at Chen Shuo, still filled with questions, his eyes lost. He thought of Makoto Aso, the poor man he'd practically killed. What Chen Shuo had told him differed from what he'd always believed, but it wasn't entirely contradictory. The complexity of this world might be far greater than he'd imagined.

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As time went on, more and more suspicious points appeared at the scene, and Conan was suddenly surprised to find that Maori Kogoro could actually keep up with Hattori Heiji's thinking. This made him a little puzzled, thinking to himself: "It's good that Uncle Maori didn't cause trouble, but now he can actually confirm his reasoning with Hattori Heiji. It's really incomprehensible."

Chen Shuo also noticed Conan's surprise, guessed his thoughts, and said softly: "Don't underestimate your Uncle Maori. Although he is not as smart as you and Hattori Heiji, he is also an old detective. Besides, since he reconciled with Kisaki Eri, he didn't want to fall behind seeing his wife so successful. It's true that he was not strong enough when he was alone before, but it's not difficult to keep up with the guidance of others. Kogoro was too lazy to use his brain when you were around, but now the situation is different. You can't participate in solving the case, so he will naturally be more serious."

Seeing Conan's incredulous expression, Chen Shuo continued, "Besides, this isn't just one case. Strictly speaking, this is a Kansai detective coming to Kanto to mess things up. Neither Kogoro nor Megure Jusan wants Hattori Heiji to take the spotlight alone. Kogoro must have been asked by Megure Jusan to solve the case before that guy."

Conan understood the meaning of Chen Shuo's words and looked at Maori Kogoro in shock. A thought slowly emerged in his mind: "Could it be that...?"

He unconsciously turned his gaze to Chen Shuo, wanting to get confirmation.

Chen Shuo smiled slightly and said softly, "Go and observe for yourself."

At that moment, Conan seemed to experience the grimy and complex side of the adult world. For Conan, understanding the unspoken rules of this world was far more complex than solving a crime. It was as if everything he learned today reminded him that the world was not simple. His fever blurred his thoughts, and the scene before him spun constantly, making it difficult for him to even stand.

Mao Lilan quickly noticed that something was wrong with him, and immediately ran to his side and asked worriedly: "Conan, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

However, Conan was completely immersed in his own world at the moment. The piercing tinnitus in his ears was like a silent storm, drowning out everything around him. His vision gradually blurred, and he felt like he was about to fall.

Chen Shuo also noticed Conan's abnormality, his brows furrowed, and his voice was calm but urgent: "His cold is more serious than we thought, plus he just drank Hattori Heiji's strong liquor, the situation is not good."

When Mao Lilan heard this, her face immediately became nervous and her voice trembled slightly: "Then what should we do?"

Chen Shuo made a quick decision, picked up Conan, and said firmly, "We need to let him rest well. Mr. Takayoshi Tsujimura, can you lend us a bedroom?"

Takayoshi Tsujimura was standing nearby. Seeing this, he immediately nodded and pointed in the direction of the corridor: "This way, there is a guest room at the very back. It's very quiet there."

"Thank you!" Chen Shuo said, and quickly ran with Mao Lilan in the direction that Takayoshi Tsujimura pointed. Mao Lilan followed closely behind him, secretly worried in her heart: "I hope Conan is okay. I was so careless that I didn't notice his abnormality until now."

After running into the room, Chen Shuo carefully placed Conan on the bed and let him lie down. Mao Lilan quickly found a blanket, gently covered Conan with it, and whispered, "Conan, you must have a good rest and don't be so stubborn. We will accompany you."

Conan lay in bed, breathing rapidly, his face slightly red, as if resisting something. Chen Shuo noticed that the situation was getting worse, and calmly said to Mao Lilan: "Go call a doctor! We need to check his condition immediately."

Mao Lilan nodded and was about to open the door to go out, but Conan suddenly yelled, which frightened her heart. Chen Shuo reacted quickly, grabbed her hand, and whispered: "Wait! There's something wrong with this kid!"

Mao Lilan looked at Conan with doubt, and her feeling of unease grew stronger. At this moment, she was surprised to find that Conan's clothes seemed to be shrinking, or rather, Conan was gradually getting bigger! This scene instantly reminded her of the scene at Dorobiga Paradise that night, when Kudo Shinichi also slowly shrank in this way.

"Brother Shuo, could it be..." she exclaimed, her eyes flashing with shock and expectation.

Chen Shuo took a deep breath and nodded, a look of surprise on his face: "Looks like he's going to change back!"

Conan's body gradually swelled under their gaze. Mao Lilan held Chen Shuo's hand tightly, feeling both expectant and nervous. At this moment, time seemed to stand still. They were all waiting silently, waiting for Kudo Shinichi's return.