Guns and Coffee in the World of Science

Just when Megure had no way to deal with Haibara Ai.

"Crack!"

The flash light came on, and several people looked back at the door in confusion, only to see that it was Chen Shuo holding a small camera and taking pictures of the crying Haibara Ai.

"Mr. Chen Shuo!?!" Inspector Megure looked at the familiar man in front of him in confusion, thinking to himself: "Why is he here? And he looks a bit like a pervert... Should I arrest him?"

Conan couldn't help but shrink his neck, and then he realized that he seemed to be a little too arrogant today. He was frantically warning in his heart: "Ji! I'm going to get beaten!"

Before either of them could react, Huibara Ai, heartbroken just moments before, suddenly gritted her teeth and lunged at Chen Shuo, trying to snatch the camera from his hands. "Perverted uncle! Delete it now!!!" Her voice soared like a rocket, filled with indignation.

Chen Shuo, however, held the camera high, so little Haibara Ai couldn't reach it at all. She could only look up and glare at him with gritted teeth. Chen Shuo didn't care at all. He bowed slightly to Inspector Megure and said calmly, "This child is the sister of my employee. She's temporarily staying at my house. Since she didn't go home after school, I came to look for her and brought Conan back to Kogoro. I'm very sorry for the trouble I've caused you."

Megure finally understood after hearing this and waved his hands hastily: "It's not causing any trouble, but I still need to ask Mr. Chen Shuo to teach her more often. Today, this little sister actually fired a gun, which is really too dangerous."

Chen Shuo nodded in agreement: "Indeed, I will teach her about firearms." After he said this, Megure was secretly puzzled and felt that Chen Shuo's words were a bit strange, but he didn't think much about it, so he nodded in agreement and let him take the children back first.

As they walked downstairs, Chen Shuo's GTR gleamed in the sunlight, attracting considerable attention. Chen Shuo motioned for the children to get in. Huiyuan sat in the passenger seat, gnashing her teeth, clearly still preoccupied with the camera. Conan, on the other hand, cautiously sat in the back seat, trembling inwardly. "Brother Shuo is truly... terrifying."

Along the way, the car was unusually quiet. The children were a little afraid of this unfamiliar uncle, and thought to themselves: "This uncle looks difficult to talk to. If we are naughty again, we might get beaten." Even the three little ones who were usually lively lowered their heads, for fear of attracting Chen Shuo's attention.

Conan's forehead was covered in sweat. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that Chen Shuo's silence was like the calm before the storm. The oppressive feeling reminded him of the fear he had felt when Chen Shuo dominated him in the past. "How am I going to explain this later..." Conan muttered to himself, secretly gazing at the road ahead, but in his heart he was thinking about how he would respond if he was really held accountable.

After Chen Shuo sent the children home one by one, he finally set off on the journey home with Conan and Huiyuan Ai. The atmosphere in the car seemed particularly depressing, as if even the air had frozen.

Finally, Conan couldn't help but break the silence and spoke cautiously: "Um...Brother Shuo, I didn't intend to go upstairs. I just wanted to call the police and wait for them to come, but...you know what happened."

"I know." Unexpectedly, Chen Shuo's tone was beyond Conan's expectations. He didn't seem angry at all, but seemed very calm.

"I already know the details of what happened. You did a good job this time by not being too impulsive. You were probably implicated by that naughty kid. But you still need to educate your friends in the future. They are indeed... too reckless." Chen Shuo said calmly. Although he was disgusted with some of Conan's impulsive behaviors, he really couldn't blame him entirely this time.

Hearing this, Conan breathed a sigh of relief, a huge weight lifted off his chest. It seemed Chen Shuo wasn't the type to act without knowing right from wrong. After the crisis, he heaved a sigh of relief, leaned back lazily in his chair, and couldn't help but complain, "Indeed... But Huiyuan-san, I don't think you're an impulsive person either. Why are you acting like that today?"

Huiyuan Ai had been staring at Chen Shuo the entire way. Upon hearing this, she couldn't help but roll her eyes at Conan: "You can't even persuade them, so how can you think I can? Am I supposed to just watch them die?"

"...Okay!" Conan sighed helplessly. Indeed, the members of the Junior Detective League were all "divine beasts" and could not be influenced by ordinary people. Thinking of their usual mischief, Conan could not help but feel powerless.

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Back at the cafe, Huihara Megumi and Mao Li Ran, who had been waiting for a long time, rushed out and surrounded Huihara Ai like two little birds, asking about her well-being, fearing that she would be hurt.

"Ai, are you okay? Where have you been today? Your sister and I were so worried." Mao Lilan's voice was full of concern, and her eyes showed incomparable tenderness. Her love for this little girl was beyond words. Although she knew that she was actually a year older than herself, when she saw this little loli Ai in front of her, she could not associate her with an eighteen-year-old girl at all.

"Ran...Sister, I'm fine, really." Haibara Ai blushed slightly and replied a little embarrassedly, feeling warm in her heart. She had never experienced such care from anyone other than her sister, especially from a girl as sunny as Ran.

Huihara Megumi looked at her sister with tears in her eyes, her heart full of emotion and worry: "Ai, you really make me worried! If anything happens, I... I will..." Her voice trembled a little, and she could not control her emotions.

"Sister, I'm really fine!" Haibara Ai couldn't help but smile. This warmth made her feel extremely at ease.

Chen Shuo looked at the two exaggerated girls in front of him, couldn't help but smile and shook his head, turned around and walked into the coffee shop on his own.

Meanwhile, Conan felt a bit lonely. He stood aside, clearly having been at C all day, yet no one noticed him at all. He walked up the stairs with a lonely back, thinking to himself, "Why are boys always ignored? It's so frustrating! When will boys stand up again?"

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A few weeks later, Mao Lilan woke up early in the morning. She was so excited that she could hardly sleep the night before. Because today was the completion day of Chen Shuo's new house! Last night, she was full of anticipation and imagined every corner of the house.

After washing up, Mao Lilan excitedly ran downstairs. Chen Shuo was already waiting downstairs, his hands in his pockets, his hips leaning against the hood of his Jaguar, arguing with Haibara Ai. The two were natural enemies. The calm yet sharp-tongued Haibara Ai was always irritated by Chen Shuo's bland teasing, a move that even Haibara Megumi found unbelievable.

Chen Shuo sometimes wondered why he was so obsessed with the Miyano sisters. Was it really because of the ten billion yen? But that only translated to just over six million US dollars, and he wouldn't be tempted by such money. Or was it because the sisters were both beautiful? That wasn't entirely true. After all, he had killed countless beautiful women. Was it because he had seen the sisters naked? Hmm... that reason didn't quite make sense.

After some fruitless contemplation, Chen Shuo decided to abandon these complicated thoughts and let nature take its course. He attributed his inexplicable affection for the two sisters to the "law of attraction," which made sense.

Mao Lilan came over and saw the two men fighting fiercely. She couldn't help but feel emotional. She felt as if she were watching her parents, who were having a lot of fun bickering with each other, but it also made their relationship closer. She quickly shook her head, trying to put aside this strange metaphor. Her head felt vaguely heavy, as if it was being weighed down by a brightly colored hat.

"Stop arguing and take a rest! Today is a big day. Xiao Ai, do you want to go and see Brother Shuo's new home with us?" Mao Li Ran laughed and tried to reconcile this little fight.

Ai Huibara glanced at her sister who was busy in the cafe, knowing that she was not available to accompany her today. She snorted softly with a hint of disdain: "Yes! I want to see how bad this perverted uncle's aesthetic taste is!"

"Frankenstein also understands aesthetics?" Chen Shuo counterattacked, and Huiyuan Ai was so angry that she kept struggling in Mao Lilan's arms. Mao Lilan gave Chen Shuo a helpless look and then sat in the passenger seat, silently worrying about these two "enemies".

A minute later, the car engine roared and drove away from the cafe. The sun shone on the car window, and Mao Lilan hugged Haibara Ai with her heart full of anticipation.

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As soon as they arrived at their destination, Ran Mouri and Ai Haibara were attracted by the appearance of the villa.

This three-story Chinese-style villa resembles an exquisite painting, a natural beauty. Its exterior walls are painted a warm beige, creating a striking contrast with the deep hues of the green-tiled roof. The slightly raised eaves, like wings about to take flight, create a sense of lightness.

The villa's windows are inlaid with exquisite wood carvings, and through the lattices, one can vaguely see the warm light and shadows of the interior. Several pots of lush green plants hang on the balcony, swaying gently in the breeze, as if waving to passersby. The small garden in front of the door is a highlight of the villa. The lush green shrubs are dotted with colorful flowers, and the fragrance is so fragrant that it attracts a few butterflies.

The garden's stone paths wind through the garden, flanked by cherry blossom trees. Imagine the romantic scene of pink petals falling like rain in spring. The overall layout is simple yet elegant, exuding a rich Chinese charm, as if telling a story of warmth and tranquility.

"Wow! Shuo! You're amazing! This house is so beautiful!" Ran Mao Li excitedly took Ai Haibara's hand and ran to the door of the villa, her eyes twinkling with little stars. Even the usually calm Ai Haibara was attracted by the beauty before her. She gently stroked the beautiful flowers and was speechless for a moment, as if she was admiring this warm world that was completely different from her personality.

Chen Shuo parked the car and walked over slowly, a faint smile on his face. Mao Lilan excitedly took Chen Shuo's arm, her eyes full of admiration: "Brother Shuo! Is this your new home? It's so beautiful!"

"Yes, this is our new home." Chen Shuo leaned over with a smile, gently kissed Mao Lilan's forehead, and gently corrected her, "This is your home too."

"Hmph! So corny..." Haibara Ai stood aside, her eyes wide open. A sense of discomfort welled up in her heart. She snorted, crossed her arms, and tried not to look at them.

Seeing this, Chen Shuo laughed inwardly. He walked forward and ruffled Huiyuan Ai's hair, completely ignoring her protests: "Don't be so pretentious, Xiao Ai, this can be your home too."

When Haibara Ai heard Chen Shuo's words, her face instantly turned red, and she kept mumbling something that she couldn't even hear herself, but in the end, she couldn't help but let Chen Shuo take her hand. The three of them walked into the house together. To outsiders, it seemed like a family of three, harmonious and happy, exuding a warm atmosphere. Mao Lilan was secretly delighted, and although Haibara Ai was reluctant on the surface, a hint of warmth welled up in her heart.

Upon entering this three-story, Chinese-style villa, the first thing that strikes you is the spacious and bright living room. Sunlight streams in through large windows, creating a warm contrast with the cozy wooden flooring. Traditional ink paintings hang on the walls, seemingly telling ancient stories. The sofa, covered with soft cushions and scattered with books and tea sets, exudes a tranquil atmosphere.

The kitchen connects to the dining room, a design that's both clever and practical. Wooden cabinets neatly display a variety of tableware, and the air is filled with the aroma of freshly cooked home-cooked meals. The chairs at the dining table form a cozy circle, evoking the laughter and joy of gatherings with friends and family.

The small attic on the third floor is the heart of this villa. Its roof slopes gently, and through its small windows, one can see the nearby Mori Detective Agency. At night, soft lighting reflects on the attic walls, creating a warm and tranquil atmosphere. Several comfortable cushions are scattered on the attic floor, perfect for gazing at the stars.

Mao Lilan imagined the beautiful scene of nightfall, the attic curtains gently drawn aside, the cool night breeze accompanied by the twinkling stars, as if the universe was whispering to her. That feeling makes people relax, their thoughts wander under the starry sky, warmth and tranquility intertwined into a dreamlike picture.

"Ah~~~ It's so beautiful!" She excitedly pulled Huiyuan Ai and explored the new home like a little child. Her eyes sparkled with anticipation, and her mind began to weave a sweet life with Chen Shuo here. Her heart was filled with pink, as if she were in a beautiful fairy tale world.

Chen Shuo watched quietly from the side, a warm feeling welling up in his heart. His eyes followed Mao Lilan, like watching a happy little bird flying freely in each room. He secretly sighed that he finally had a real home in this world.

However, when his eyes turned to Huibara Ai, he found that she was unconsciously touching and looking around, as if she was also attracted by this warm environment. Chen Shuo raised a teasing smile and asked in a playful tone, "How is it? Xiao Ai, what do you think of my aesthetic? This is a standard Chinese decoration."

When Huibara Ai heard this, her whole body froze. She wanted to retort, but looking at the beautifully decorated house, her words got stuck in her throat. In the end, she could only choose another angle to fight back: "Humph! This is the result of China's five thousand years of heritage. What does it have to do with you, you perverted uncle!"

Looking at the stubborn Haibara Ai, Chen Shuo and Mao Li Ran couldn't help but smile. She was really a textbook example of tsundere.

The atmosphere between the three of them was relaxed and happy, as if this new home had quietly taken root in their hearts, heralding the beginning of a brand new life.