Guns and Coffee in the World of Science

As the night deepened, most of the passengers in the cabin had fallen asleep. The hum of the plane's engines and the occasional cough provided the only background music. Chen Shuo leaned back in his chair, eyes slightly closed. He seemed to be resting, but his mind was racing. The mission in New York was complex and dangerous, but he had grown accustomed to this rhythm. He pondered how to execute it with precision, leaving no trace.

Suddenly, the tranquility of the entire cabin was broken by a sharp scream.

"what--!!!"

Chen Shuo's eyes snapped open, and he instinctively turned to look in the direction of the sound. It was coming from the rear of the cabin, rapid and filled with fear. The surrounding passengers were also startled awake, looking around, and the cabin instantly descended into chaos.

Chen Shuo frowned slightly and quickly stood up from his seat. He quickly glanced around and confirmed that there was no danger. He looked at the seat where Mao Lilan was sitting. Seeing that she was not frightened, he felt a little relieved. If there was anything on this plane that made Chen Shuo concerned, it was Mao Lilan.

At this moment, Kudo Shinichi had already stood up, his eyes revealing calmness and sharpness, as if he had instantly entered detective mode. Without saying anything or explaining, he ran directly in the direction of the sound.

Mao Lilan looked at Kudo Shinichi's hurried back, her expression full of worry and confusion: "Shinichi..."

She reached out to call out to Kudo Shinichi, but was interrupted by Chen Shuo's gentle voice: "Don't worry, Xiaolan. Kudo's detective instinct will always make him quickly throw himself into the case at times like this."

Mao Lilan looked at Chen Shuo helplessly, an anxious look on her face: "Yeah... He's always like this. Once there's a case, he can't take care of anything else."

Chen Shuo patted her shoulder gently and said in a gentle tone, "This is his sense of responsibility, which drives him to find out the truth. But don't worry, he will take care of everything."

Mao Lilan nodded. Although she was still worried, Chen Shuo's words made her feel a little more at ease.

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By then, Kudo Shinichi had arrived at the scene. He quickly made his way through the crowd of onlookers and made his way to the plane's lavatory. The door was wide open, and the air was filled with a subtle, unpleasant smell. The man in the hat, who had been so arrogant in the cabin, was sitting sideways on the toilet, his eyes wide open, his mouth slightly open, his eyes filled with fear, clearly dead.

"What happened?" a passenger asked in a trembling voice.

"Everyone, please calm down and stay away from the scene!" Kudo Shinichi stood at the restroom door, taking control of the situation. He bent down and carefully examined the man in the hat, his brow furrowed. He could see no obvious injuries, no bloodstains at the scene, yet the deceased's face appeared unusually pale.

"Poisoning? Sudden death? Or some kind of hidden weapon?" Kudo Shinichi guessed in his heart, and his mind quickly reviewed similar cases he had handled in the past.

At that moment, several uniformed flight attendants quickly arrived at the scene. Leading the way were Officers Juzo Megure and Wataru Takagi, who happened to be on duty on the flight and rushed over immediately upon hearing the commotion.

"Brother Kudo! Another case?" Inspector Megure approached and frowned at the situation. "This is on a plane. This is a big problem."

Kudo Shin nodded. "Yes, the passenger may have died of poisoning or other reasons. We need to continue to examine the body for the details. The murderer must have used some hidden method to form a secret room."

Officer Megure looked around and ordered, "Takagi, seal off the area! Don't let other passengers get close."

Gao Mu nodded quickly and began to evacuate the onlookers. The surrounding passengers looked terrified and uneasy, and from time to time some people were talking in low voices and discussing.

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At the same time, Chen Shuo still sat next to Mao Lilan, accompanying her and trying to make her relax. Mao Lilan's mood was obviously not calm yet. She looked uneasily in the direction where Kudo Shinichi left, her eyes full of worry.

"Brother Shuo, do you think... could this be an accident?" Mao Lilan asked cautiously, with uneasiness in her voice.

Chen Shuo smiled slightly and shook his head gently: "It's hard to say, but we don't have enough clues now. Don't worry, Xiaolan. Kudo boy will find out the truth soon."

"Shinichi is always like this. When he encounters a case, he doesn't care about anything else." Ran Mouri lowered her head in disappointment, with complex emotions in her eyes.

Chen Shuo smiled slightly, his eyes filled with tenderness: "He is a natural detective, and his focus is his gift. But don't worry, I will be by your side."

A faint blush crept across Mao Lilan's face as she heard this. She nodded, her mood calming down a bit. Though still anxious, Chen Shuo's voice reassured her. She couldn't help but look at Chen Shuo, admiring his calmness and composure. No matter what happened, Chen Shuo always remained calm and composed.

"Brother Shuo, you are so awesome. It seems like you can face anything calmly." Mao Lilan said to Chen Shuo with a smile.

Chen Shuo smiled and said, "I am at least a few years older than you. When you have experienced more, you will be able to handle many seemingly difficult things calmly."

Mao Lilan smiled and waved her hand: "I feel like I will never be able to be as calm as you."

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Meanwhile, Kudo Shinichi's investigation reached a critical juncture. He discovered that while the restroom door was locked from the inside, the marks on the lock indicated it wasn't done by the deceased himself. It's likely the murderer had used some sort of remote control to lock the door.

Kudo Shinichi began to check the surrounding items and soon discovered a key point: the film that the deceased had been bragging about was missing. It was the "precious evidence" that the deceased had boasted about before. Shinichi narrowed his eyes and speculated that this film might be related to the case.

"The film is missing? Maybe this is the murderer's motive." Kudo Shinichi whispered to himself.

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Chen Shuo was chatting and laughing with Xiaolan when Kudo Shinichi suddenly walked over. Looking at Mao Lilan interacting harmoniously with Chen Shuo, he couldn't help feeling uncomfortable, but he still focused on the murder case.

"Xiaolan, come here for a moment. I want to ask you a question." Kudo Shinichi rudely interrupted their conversation, pulled Xiaolan aside, and asked in a low voice.

After a while, Kudo Shinichi seemed to have gotten the answer he wanted and hurried back to the scene of the crime. Xiaolan came over with a red face, as if Kudo Shinichi's question was a bit difficult to answer. Chen Shuo smiled and did not ask any questions, but continued to chat with Xiaolan gently.

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Soon after, Kudo Shinichi finally uncovered the truth. The murderer was the young woman, whose motive was the despicable means the deceased had used to ruin her life. Through time lag and a clever disguise, the murderer had successfully created an alibi.

"So, this is the secret room created by the murderer." Kudo Shinichi calmly revealed the truth.

Inspector Megure nodded with satisfaction: "Thanks to you, Shinichi."

However, amidst the praise, Kudo Shinichi's eyes fell on Chen Shuo, who was chatting with Mao Li Ran in the distance. Mao Li Ran didn't notice his outstanding performance, but just interacted happily with Chen Shuo. Looking at the relaxed and warm smile on Mao Li Ran's face, he couldn't help but feel a complex emotion in his heart - jealousy, worry, and even a sense of inexplicable loss.

He found that the girl who always cheered for him after he solved a case seemed to be missing this time.

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Soon after, Kudo Shinichi returned to his seat, the case having been solved. However, when he saw Mao Lilan and Chen Shuo sitting together, chatting happily, he suddenly felt a complex emotion in his heart.

Chen Shuo noticed Kudo Shinichi's arrival, applauded to express his congratulations, and smiled gently at Xiaolan: "Since things are over, I will go back to sleep. You should take a nap too. It's still early for the plane to land. Good night, Xiaolan." After that, he touched Xiaolan's head and walked straight back to his seat.

Mao Lilan had a smile on her face, and she seemed to have completely relaxed. She shyly adjusted her hair that was messed up by Chen Shuo, and said angrily, "Brother Shuo, you are so annoying! I'm not a child." Her tone was more like a coquettish act, and her eyes fell on Chen Shuo from time to time, with a sense of ease and dependence. Kudo Shinichi felt an inexplicable sour feeling in his heart.

"It's really strange. I solved the case, but why do I feel even more uneasy?" Kudo Shinichi thought to himself. His eyes fell on Chen Shuo, revealing a hint of jealousy and vigilance.

Chen Shuo saw all of this clearly, but he still maintained a calm smile and did not respond. He knew that Kudo Shinichi's heart was even more hostile to him because of Mao Li Ran, but he did not care. Ever since he knew Kudo Shinichi's character, he had never felt that he was worthy of Mao Li Ran.

No wonder Maori Kogoro has always been unkind to Kudo Shinichi. Based on his social experience, he must have already figured out this kid's character. If Xiaolan were to be with him in the future, she would probably suffer endless grievances. This kid is too kind and will not speak out when he is wronged. Kudo Shinichi will become more and more presumptuous.

Thinking of this, Chen Shuo frowned. "That bastard will never be with Xiaolan again! Not even Jesus can stop him, I say!"

Under the night sky, the plane was still flying in the silent sky. But in this quiet cabin, the waves of emotions had not completely subsided.