Guns and Coffee in the World of Science

Chapter 101 Zhuxingda? Akai Shu 1?

In the morning at the "Jingxin" coffee shop, sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows onto the bar, a warm and gentle glow. Chen Shuo sat leisurely at the bar, a newspaper in hand, occasionally looking down to read, and then looking up to admire the view outside. Today, Mao Lilan, Sonoko, and Haibara Ai were all at school, and the shop was unusually quiet, with only the gentle hum of the coffee machine and the occasional laughter.

His gaze wandered, taking in everything in the coffee shop, and a sense of satisfaction welled up in his heart. This shop was his starting point in this world, and now that it was on the right track, the neighbors around him were full of praise for the coffee shop. The air was filled with the aroma of coffee, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Chen Shuo smiled faintly, gently stroking the wood grain of the bar counter, his thoughts drifting back to the days when he first opened the shop. Back then, he was almost fighting alone, but now, everything in the shop seemed to show that his efforts had paid off.

"Boss, it's been a while since I've been here." Amuro Toru's voice interrupted his thoughts. Chen Shuo looked up, smiled, and shook his head: "You guys have done a great job. It seems unnecessary for me to come here normally."

Although Toru Amuro often takes leave, he still comes to Jingxin to help out whenever he has time. His cooking skills are well-received by the neighbors, and his handsome appearance is also quite popular among the female students. This sometimes gives Toru Amuro a headache, but Chen Shuo thinks that this guy actually enjoys it.

Just then, a "bang!" shattering glass rang out, and Chen Shuo and Amuro Toru turned to look. They saw Huihara Megumi repeatedly bowing and apologizing to a customer, the shattered coffee cups at her feet standing out as a glaring sight. Fortunately, the customers at this "quieting" place were all regulars, and instead of complaining, they offered her comfort with smiles.

"Ms. Huimei seems to be in a bad mood these past two days...how many times has this happened?" Amuro Toru muttered, frowning slightly, obviously worried.

Chen Shuo also asked curiously: "What do you mean? What happened to Huimei these past two days?"

Amuro Toru turned his head to look at Chen Shuo, his tone revealing a hint of helplessness: "She has been making mistakes these past two days. She broke the cup again today, and before. She seems absent-minded."

"Oh? Really..." Chen Shuo looked thoughtfully at Huiyuan Huimei as she frantically cleaned up the debris on the floor. He couldn't help but feel puzzled. Huiyuan Huimei's housekeeping skills were not low, so how could she often make such low-level mistakes? It seemed that he had to find time to have a good chat with her.

Chen Shuo nodded to Amuro Toru to show that he understood, and then continued chatting with Amuro Toru as if nothing had happened, but his attention began to focus on Huihara Megumi. He found that she was indeed as Amuro Toru said, always absent-minded, as if she was constantly struggling inside.

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The "Jingxin" Café was exceptionally quiet at night, the ticking of the clock echoing in the empty space. Haibara Ai had gone to bed early, leaving Huibara Megumi alone, silently wiping the table. Her hands were constantly moving, but her attention was clearly absent, her gaze fixed on the same spot, having been wiping for ten minutes.

At this moment, Chen Shuo's voice suddenly rang out: "If you keep rubbing it, that place will be patinated by you." His voice was particularly abrupt in the quiet environment, scaring Huihara Emi so much that she almost dropped the cloth in her hand.

She turned around quickly and saw Chen Shuo appear behind her without her knowing when. She hurriedly bowed and apologized: "Sorry, boss, I didn't notice you coming!"

Chen Shuo ignored her apology and slowly walked to the bar and sat down, a faint smile on his face and concern in his eyes. "It's so late, why don't you go to bed?" he asked calmly.

Huihara Huimei pursed her lips and hesitated for a moment before answering: "I just think that the cafe has a special atmosphere at night, and I want to stay a little longer."

"A good atmosphere? Do you believe that?" Chen Shuo raised his eyebrows and looked directly at her. Huihara Huimei lowered her head, the cloth in her hand still unconsciously wiping the table, but she had no idea what was going on in her mind.

"Actually..." After a long while, she finally spoke, her voice so soft that it was almost inaudible: "Two days ago, I seemed to see the prince on the street..."

"Great Lord?" Hearing this unfamiliar name, Chen Shuo was a little confused: "Who?"

"Morohashi-sama, he's my... ex-boyfriend, I guess." Huihara Megumi said with a wry smile, "The Lord used me to enter the organization as an undercover agent, probably from the FBI. Later, his identity seemed to be discovered, and he escaped..."

"That's why you want to leave that organization, right?" Chen Shuo interrupted Huihara Megumi and summarized.

Huihara Emi pondered for a moment and nodded silently.

"So how do you feel about him now? Or what do you think?" Chen Shuo's tone remained unchanged, but it brought great pressure to Huihara Megumi.

"I don't know!" She shook her head gently. "If you hadn't appeared, I think I would have died, and Xiao Ai would have been implicated by me. After all, I might just be a tool in the eyes of the Great Lord. At first, I might have regarded him as my last hope, but now..."

As she spoke, Huiyuan Huimei fell into confusion. She didn't know if she still liked Moroboshi Dai, but when she passed by him two days ago, the throbbing in her heart was different from before.

"I understand. I respect whatever choice you make." Chen Shuo nodded and stood up to make himself a cup of coffee. "You don't have to worry too much about it. You are already free. So you can do whatever you want without worrying. Miyano Akemi is dead. Now it's Huihara Megumi's life."

Hearing Chen Shuo's words, Huiyuan Huimei smiled gently: "Thank you, boss, I think I really think too much. We are obviously people from two different worlds, and I am quite satisfied with my current life."

"Yeah!" Chen Shuo nodded and jokingly said, "It's great that you think so. Okay, it's getting late, and I have to work tomorrow. I've been using up a lot of coffee cups lately, so I hope you'll pay attention."

"Uh..." Huihara Megumi couldn't help blushing when she thought about how she had broken quite a few coffee cups in the past two days because she was thinking about Moroboshi Dai. "Sorry, boss! I'll definitely pay attention! Then... I'll be back first."

Chen Shuo waved his hand casually, and Huihara Huimei returned to the room behind the cafe. Although she was still a little confused, she seemed to be able to sort out her thoughts slowly.

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Chen Shuo sat alone in a chair in the cafe, savoring his coffee. The rich aroma filled the empty space. After a while, he whispered to the empty cafe, "It's been so long, and you still haven't come out. It will affect the development of children if they stay up so late."

As soon as he finished speaking, Huiyuan Ai silently walked out from the corner, expressionless, but skillfully climbed into his arms, burying her head in his chest. Chen Shuo smiled dotingly, hugged her gently, and asked calmly: "Do you have any ideas?"

Huiyuan Ai hesitated for a moment, then looked up at Chen Shuo, her eyes flickering with complex emotions. "I...I don't know either." Her voice was low and weak, and the hatred in her heart surged like a dark tide.

"I hate... I could even say I hate this Moroboshi Dai. It's him who put my sister and me in danger. Every time I think of him, I want him dead. I really wish I could end his life with my own hands." At this point, her voice began to tremble. The kindness deep in her heart was like a barrier, making her feel extremely uneasy. "But... can I really do this?"

Hearing her confusion, Chen Shuo gently stroked Huiyuan Ai's soft hair, his tone gentle but firm: "Ai, don't worry. Now you and your sister are both mine. I will take care of this Zhuxing Dai."

After hearing this, Huiyuan Ai felt a slight sense of relief, and the anxiety in her eyes seemed to ease slightly. She nodded slightly. Although her heart was still turbulent, she also felt a sense of warmth and security. She thought, perhaps she could choose not to delve into it and choose to trust Chen Shuo.

"Thank you, perverted uncle!" she said softly, her voice as gentle as the breeze, but with a hint of firmness.

"It's okay." Chen Shuo smiled, a hint of warmth in his eyes. "Sometimes, the best choice may be hidden right next to you. No matter what happens, I'm here. Don't worry, I've killed more FBI agents than you've ever seen."

Hearing this, Huibara Ai felt a sense of relief. Indeed, now she no longer had to live in fear, nor did she have to do research she disliked. With this "perverted uncle" by her side, she only needed to silently support her when she encountered something she couldn't handle. Thinking of this, she felt even more at ease. She leaned against Chen Shuo's chest, quietly feeling the reassuring heartbeat.

"With you here, I really feel much better. Thank you, perverted uncle!" she said softly, feeling very grateful.

"That's right, just be yourself." Chen Shuo smiled gently, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes, "As long as I'm here, you can enjoy life with peace of mind."

Ai Huihara nodded gently in his embrace, her heart filled with warmth. Although darkness enveloped this small cafe, she felt a light in her heart.

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Chen Shuo was about to put Huibara Ai down and let her go back to her room to sleep when he suddenly felt her body stiffen, as if she had sensed something terrifying. He narrowed his eyes and looked up at the door. At that moment, two tall figures were reflected in the glass doorway of the cafe, their shadows stretched out very long, giving people a sense of oppression.

He patted Haibara Ai's back gently to comfort her, and said lightly: "Come in." As soon as he finished speaking, the wind chimes at the door rang crisply, and two burly men in black walked in slowly. They were Gin and Vodka.

Gin frowned slightly, his eyes wandering between him and Haibara Ai in Chen Shuo's arms, as if he was hesitant. Chen Shuo noticed his hesitation and shook his head gently, indicating that it was okay. Haibara Ai still nestled in Chen Shuo's arms, looking nervous and not daring to make a sound.

"What's the matter?" Chen Shuo's tone remained calm, as if he was not disturbed by the sudden visitor.

Gin nodded slightly and took a step forward, a look of caution in his eyes. "Sorry to disturb your rest." His voice was low and steady, almost emotionless.

"It's okay." Chen Shuo said softly, "The child can't sleep, just chatting, don't worry about her."

Gin nodded slightly and waved to Vodka behind him. Vodka walked forward and handed over a file bag. Chen Shuo took the file bag, but did not open it immediately. Instead, he continued to stare at Gin and Vodka, motioning them to continue.

Gin didn't take it seriously and said, "Our organization recently discovered that the FBI's ace, Shuichi Akai, appeared in Tokyo. He was undercover in our organization under the alias 'Morohashi Dai'. Although we saw through his tricks, our pursuit of him failed. This man is not a simple man. The organization has an important event recently and we are unable to get away, so we hope to entrust Mr. 'Wu Chen' to help us deal with this little rat."

When Gin mentioned the name "Morohisa," Chen Shuo felt Haibara Ai's body tremble. Her nervousness and alertness were immediately apparent, but Chen Shuo didn't react. He pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Okay, any other requests?"

Gin raised the corner of his mouth, revealing a cruel smile: "No! As long as we can get rid of this little mouse, I wish you a happy game."

"Thank you for your good wishes." Chen Shuo gently put the file bag aside. Gin bowed slightly and turned to leave the cafe. Vodka also bowed and hurriedly followed.