Guns and Coffee in the World of Science

The incident involving Ryu Kamikawa didn't cause any waves, nor did it affect the mood of the others. After the three of them chatted for a while, Sonoko enthusiastically brought Natsumi Kosaka and Seiran Urase to the room of Ran Mori and Ai Haibara, ready to enjoy an afternoon tea time.

"Ran, Ai! We're here to play with you!" Sonoko said cheerfully, a bright smile on her face. "Ms. Natsumi prepared some snacks, so we can chat."

"Ms. Xia Mei and Miss Qinglan are here too. Please come in!" Mao Lilan responded with a smile, her eyes flashing with anticipation, obviously very interested in this party.

"Excuse me!" Natsumi Kosaka walked in with a warm smile, while Pu Siqinglan bowed slightly, appearing a little shy.

Haibara Ai got off Mouri Ran and said softly, "I'm a little hungry too." Although her voice was small, it revealed a hint of anticipation.

"Haha! Just wait, Miss Natsumi is a very good pastry chef in Paris!" Sonoko walked forward mischievously and ruffled Haibara Ai's hair, causing her to roll her eyes in dissatisfaction.

"I won't participate in your girls' private conversation. I'm going to go to the deck to have a drink with President Suzuki and Kogoro." Chen Shuo was not interested in the girls' party. He said goodbye and prepared to leave. Before leaving, he turned around and looked deeply at Pu Siqinglan.

"What...what's wrong, Mr. Chen?" Pu Siqinglan felt Chen Shuo's gaze, her heart tightened, and she forced herself to calm her violent heartbeat, and asked with a forced smile.

"Nothing, I wish you all a good time." Chen Shuo smiled slightly, closed the door, and walked towards Class A. In his heart, he was thinking, this Pu Siqinglan doesn't seem to be an ordinary person, but he is not a powerful character either, so the problem shouldn't be big.

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On the sunny deck, with a gentle breeze, when Chen Shuo approached, Suzuki Shiro and Maori Kogoro were already sitting at a round table, each holding a bottle of beer, chatting and laughing. From time to time, the two talked about the interesting stories of their daughters. Their daughters were very good friends, so they had a lot of common topics.

"Hey, Chen Shuo, come and sit down!" Maori Kogoro saw Chen Shuo coming and waved his hand, greeting him warmly, "Those girls have their own topics to talk about. We men have to come out for a drink once in a while too."

"Okay." Chen Shuo smiled slightly and walked to the table and sat down. He was also very eager to enjoy such a relaxing time with old friends.

"Come on, cheers!" Kogoro Mouri raised his bottle with great interest, and Shiro Suzuki followed suit. The three of them clinked their glasses, and the crisp sound was filled with a friendly atmosphere.

"Mr. Chen, I've been causing you some trouble lately, but I'm grateful for your guidance." Suzuki Shiro smiled and raised his glass to Chen Shuo. "Sonoko isn't as idle at home as she used to be, although... her hobbies are a bit... peculiar."

After learning that Sonoko was learning about firearms from Chen Shuo, Suzuki Shiro was worried at first, but after investigation, he found that Chen Shuo had no intention of letting Sonoko enter that world. He simply thought that Sonoko was very talented and had some appreciation for talents, and he also gave Sonoko the ability to protect herself.

After learning this, Suzuki Shiro couldn't help but feel ecstatic. Chen Shuo's identity was extremely special. Suzuki Sonoko being able to learn under him would be of great benefit to Sonoko personally and the entire Suzuki family.

However, Suzuki Shiro had no intention of using this relationship to gain anything. As someone who had been in business for most of his life, he knew very well that for someone like Chen Shuo, one must only exchange sincerity for sincerity, and absolutely no other thoughts could be mixed in.

Chen Shuo was slightly stunned, then smiled: "You are too polite. Sonoko's talent is the highest I have ever seen. I am lucky to have such a disciple." In his heart, he actually roughly understood Suzuki Shiro's thoughts, but he didn't care. Suzuki Shiro was very sensible in doing things, which made Chen Shuo very satisfied.

"But you kid, why did you teach Xiaolan such a thing..." Unlike Suzuki Shiro who was pleased, Maori Kogoro took a big gulp of wine and was a little depressed: "In the past, Xiaolan would just slam the table when she got angry, but now sometimes she even directly shows off her weapons. It's all your fault!"

"Hahaha, if you could be more reliable, Xiaolan wouldn't be like this!" Chen Shuo replied with a smile. He didn't have to worry about dull moments when he was with Maori Kogoro. This guy would always make some jokes from time to time.

The three of them laughed and joked on the deck for a while. Suzuki Shiro's secretary, Nishino, came over and handed him a document with a serious expression, then bowed slightly and left. Suzuki Shiro opened the document, frowned, and after a moment's thought, handed it to Chen Shuo. "Mr. Chen, do you have any thoughts on this situation?"

Chen Shuo took the document. The first page was a photo of Pu Siqinglan. He raised an eyebrow and continued flipping through it, discovering that the document detailed Suzuki Shiro's investigation of Pu Siqinglan. It seemed he wasn't the only one who had doubts about this woman.

Suzuki Shiro continued, "I saw those people coveting the 'Egg of Memories', so I investigated, but I didn't expect to get such a surprise."

Maori Kogoro also leaned over curiously, glanced at the information, and couldn't help but sigh in amazement: "Tsk tsk, I didn't expect that Miss Qinglan with a pair of beautiful legs is actually 'Scoopin'. Chen Shuo, do you know her?"

Chen Shuo flipped through the information, his brows raised slightly. He handed it to Maori Kogoro and said contemptuously, "I've heard of this person, but I haven't paid much attention to her. Specializing in sniping the target's right eye? It seems that the missions she has carried out were not very difficult. She is just a small-time character. President Suzuki, do you want me to get rid of her?"

"Not really." Suzuki Shiro shook his head, his face serious. "I just want you to pay a little attention to her. She seems to be only after the 'Egg of Memory'. As long as she doesn't do anything extreme, I don't care who she is."

"Really..." Chen Shuo's eyes flickered, and he recalled the hint of murderous intent Pu Siqinglan had shown him before. A sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, "She'd better not do anything extreme."

"Hahaha, with Mr. Chen watching, I feel relieved," Suzuki Shiro said with a smile. What kind of people hadn't he come into contact with? He didn't take a minor assassin seriously. The three of them smiled at each other. The sun on the deck cast a warm glow, bringing their conversation back to a relaxed atmosphere.

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As the sun sets, its afterglow casts a light on the deck. Four girls walk over, chatting and laughing. The atmosphere is relaxed and joyful. Behind Mao Lilan, Conan also mixes with the girls, looking relaxed and at ease, as if enjoying the feeling of being surrounded by beauty.

When Suzuki Shiro and Maori Kogoro saw the ladies coming, they quickly stood up and pulled out chairs for Pu Siqinglan and Kosaka Natsumi, acting like gentlemen. They were indeed old hands, as if they were completely unaware of Pu Siqinglan's identity.

"Thank you." Pu Si Qinglan smiled slightly, sat down, adjusted her clothes easily, and crossed her legs, which immediately made Maori Kogoro sigh: "These legs are longer than my life!" Kosaka Natsumi couldn't help but sit down with a smile, and the atmosphere became more relaxed.

"Have you finished your private conversation?" Chen Shuo asked Mao Lilan, then noticed Conan and teased him, "Boy, why are you with the girls?"

Mao Lilan pulled a chair next to Conan and said with a smile: "Conan is bored alone, and it's impossible for him to come over and drink with you, so he came to play with us."

"They're all excuses. You're just a pervert." Haibara Ai sat on Ran Mouri's lap, a cold smile on her lips, and complained mercilessly with a playful tone.

"Who is the pervert!" Conan retorted immediately, with a bit of embarrassment on his face, his ears slightly red, and he muttered in his heart: I am not, this little girl is not cute at all compared to Ayumi!

"Brother Shuo! Let me tell you, Miss Qinglan is actually Chinese like you. What a coincidence!" Suzuki Sonoko smiled and shared the new information with Chen Shuo, with curiosity glittering in her eyes. "She even taught us how to pronounce our names in Chinese!"

"Really..." Chen Shuo's eyes were deep as he looked at Pu Siqing's blue-gray pupils, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly. "It's indeed a coincidence."

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As the sun gradually set, the people on the deck returned to their rooms to take care of their own affairs. Chen Shuo, holding Mao Lilan in his arms, stood by the guardrail, leisurely looking out at the vast ocean and chatting casually.

At this time, Kosaka Natsumi came over and bowed gently to Chen Shuo: "Mr. Chen, I have a business deal I want to discuss with you, is that okay?"

"Brother Shuo, Miss Xia Mei, you guys take your time chatting. I'll go back to my room to take a shower first." Mao Lilan nodded sensibly, said goodbye and left the deck, leaving behind a quiet place.

"Please take care, Miss Xiaolan." Xia Mei bowed politely to Mao Lilan, and then found a more private corner to sit down with Chen Shuo.

"Please speak." After Mao Lilan's figure disappeared in the cabin, Chen Shuo put away his smile, looked at Kosaka Natsumi seriously, and signaled her to speak.

Kosaka Natsumi pondered for a moment before speaking, "I believe you've noticed that several people are harboring a desire to possess the second 'Egg of Memory' that may exist in my home. I had the pleasure of hearing about you in Paris, so I hope you can protect my safety during my visit to the castle."

Hearing Kosaka Natsumi's request, Chen Shuo frowned slightly: "Since you know me, then you should know that I am not a bodyguard."

"I'm so sorry." Kosaka Natsumi lowered her head, a look of apology on her face. "I know this request is a bit difficult, but time is urgent, and I can't find a bodyguard I can trust. Don't worry, I can give you this price."

As she spoke, she took out two gold coins from her bag and pushed them in front of Chen Shuo. Chen Shuo raised his eyebrows and picked up the gold coins to play with them: "Oh? Miss Xia Mei also has these? I didn't realize it."

Xia Mei smiled shyly: "I got these when I was sorting through my grandmother's belongings. These are all she had. I checked, and these two gold coins should be enough to pay you."

Chen Shuo nodded, and suddenly some thoughts came to his mind: "Indeed, it is enough. Then I will accept your commission. I will keep you safe until you get the second egg."

"Thank you very much!" Xia Mei smiled with relief, and the tension in her heart eased a little.