Guns and Coffee in the World of Science

Chapter 136 The End

Returning home, Chen Shuo opened the door to the still-lit living room and three pairs of anxious eyes. Mao Lilan, Sonoko, and Haibara Ai were all seated on the sofa, their expressions barely concealing a hint of nervousness. Their gazes quickly focused on Chen Shuo, and upon seeing him return unharmed, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking at the expressions of the three girls, Chen Shuo felt a warm sensation in his heart. This feeling of being cared for was really good. He smiled slightly, put down his coat, and leaned lazily against the door frame, his tone tinged with a hint of joking: "I've dealt with all the FBI's ace players, how could this rookie possibly hurt me?"

Hearing Chen Shuo's teasing, the atmosphere suddenly became much more relaxed. Mao Lilan and Sonoko smiled at each other, then rushed to Chen Shuo, happily shouting, "Brother Shuo, you are the best!" They almost jumped into Chen Shuo's arms at the same time, snuggling in his arms like two kittens, full of dependence and joy.

Because of her short legs, Huihara Ai was a step behind. When she came over, she saw that she was squeezed to the side and was slightly annoyed. She immediately glared at Chen Shuo and then kicked him unceremoniously: "Perverted uncle!" Her tone was full of dissatisfaction, but also a hint of coquettishness.

Chen Shuo looked at her with a smile, as if he had anticipated this moment. He gently squatted down and took Huibara Ai into his arms, hugging the three of them tightly. Although the girls in his arms were a little startled by his sudden action, they soon relaxed and their smiles became even wider.

"Isn't this fair now?" Chen Shuo whispered, his tone full of indulging and intimacy, as if he already owned the whole world at this moment.

Huiyuan Ai murmured softly, a blush appearing on her face, but she did not resist. Instead, she leaned into Chen Shuo's arms, enjoying this warm moment. Mao Lilan and Sonoko also smiled more brightly. The three of them leaned into Chen Shuo's arms, as if the warmth and happiness of the whole room were concentrated in this moment.

Chen Shuo's smile grew even more doting. Looking at these three familiar faces, he couldn't help but feel an inexplicable warmth rising in his heart. At that moment, it was as if the entire world was filled with only them, a quiet, warm, and perfect place.

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Chen Shuo leaned back on the sofa, his head lowered slightly, his fingers gently running through Xiaolan's smooth hair as he calmly recounted everything that had just happened at Judy's house. The atmosphere in the room was quiet and subtle, with only his voice softly echoing. Xiaolan leaned back in his arms, listening intently, occasionally looking up at Chen Shuo with her clear eyes, a hint of worry between her brows.

After Chen Shuo finished telling what happened, Huihara Ai, who was sitting on Yuanzi's lap opposite her, raised her eyebrows slightly and complained lightly: "What a man with a bad taste. I'm afraid that Judy will lose the will to fight you the moment she sees you in the future." Her ice-blue eyes flickered slightly, as if she was both surprised by Chen Shuo's methods and felt that they were reasonable.

Sonoko hugged Haibara Ai tighter in her arms and asked with some concern, "Brother Shuo, won't the FBI retaliate if you do this?" There was a hint of uneasiness in her voice. After all, these are some of the most powerful organizations in the world, so there is still reason to worry.

Before Chen Shuo could speak, Huihara Ai gently shook her head, her tone calm but with a certainty: "No, the perverted uncle never directly admitted that he was the one who killed Akai Shuichi and his group. His purpose in the past was only to warn Judy. If the FBI is smart enough, they won't act rashly."

Her words got to the heart of the matter. Yuanzi nodded, half understanding, her brow still slightly furrowed. Chen Shuo smiled faintly, "Don't worry, everything is under control." His tone carried an invisible power that reassured people.

Ran Maori's brow furrowed, worry written all over her face. She whispered, "So how are we going to face Teacher Judy from now on?" Her tone was filled with unmistakable unease and confusion. Ran was a kind girl, and even knowing Judy was an FBI agent, she couldn't ignore the deep bond they had developed as teachers. Furthermore, Judy was a dedicated and respectable teacher.

Chen Shuo couldn't help but laugh at her expression. He gently reached out and tapped Xiaolan's forehead as if to coax a child, his tone soft and doting, "You'll get along the same way you did before. In her eyes, you're just two ordinary students. You haven't been exposed, so what are you worried about?"

Xiaolan raised her head, a hint of hesitation still visible in her eyes, but her expression gradually softened as she was infected by Chen Shuo's relaxed attitude. She whispered, "But, will she..." She paused mid-sentence, as if unwilling to continue to express the possible contradiction.

A smile flashed in Chen Shuo's eyes, and his tone was soothing: "Don't worry, what I did will not implicate you. Judy has no reason to involve you. Continue to do what you should do, she is still your teacher."

His voice was low and warm, like a gentle breeze, slowly relaxing Xiaolan's tense heartstrings. She nodded and softly replied, "Yes, I understand." The worry on her face faded slightly, but a complex emotion returned. Although she still had some complicated feelings about her future relationship with Judy, Chen Shuo's words were like a reassurance, gradually calming her inner turmoil.

Seeing the three girls gradually calm down, Chen Shuo clapped his hands at the right time, his tone relaxed and a little happy: "Okay, this matter has come to an end, and there is no need to worry about these things for the time being. It has been busy enough these two days, how about taking you to go skiing tomorrow?" His voice was unhurried, but like a breeze, it blew away the remaining depression in the room.

Upon hearing this, the three girls' eyes lit up immediately, as if a flame of excitement had suddenly ignited. Yuanzi was the first to jump up, her eyes filled with anticipation and excitement. "Really? That's awesome! I love you so much, Brother Shuo! I have to go pick out some clothes! I just happened to buy a super nice ski suit while shopping the other day!"

With that, she picked up Haibara Ai and rushed into the room, her face brimming with excitement, as if she'd already entered the atmosphere of the ski resort. Haibara Ai, while not as exaggerated as Sonoko, also raised her lips slightly, her tone a bit more relaxed: "Looks like I'll have to look forward to tomorrow." With that, she let Sonoko hold her in her arms and quickly leave, but the smile on her lips lingered for a long time.

Looking at Sonoko and Huihara Ai who rushed into the room excitedly, Mao Lilan smiled slightly, then leaned lazily in Chen Shuo's arms, gently covering her mouth and laughing: "They have such a good relationship!"

Chen Shuo looked down at Lan in his arms and couldn't help but give her a gentle kiss on the lips. His tone was filled with tenderness and seriousness: "In fact, many people overlook Yuanzi's affinity. She is actually very good at socializing. Although Xiao Ai is usually cold, she is actually completely unable to resist Yuanzi's sunny personality."

Mao Lilan listened and nodded gently, with a touch of tenderness in her eyes: "Yes, it has always been Sonoko who has taken care of me since I was a child. She always puts me first and is very concerned about me no matter what. I am really lucky to have a friend like her."

Having said that, Lan raised her head, her eyes filled with a hint of shyness and attachment, and she put her arms around Chen Shuo's neck, her tone becoming softer: "Also, I am also very lucky to have you here." After that, she smiled sweetly, her cheeks slightly flushed, like cherry blossoms blown by the breeze.

Chen Shuo looked down at her, a doting smile on his lips. He reached out and hugged her tighter, whispering, "Me too. Meeting you is my greatest luck." The two smiled at each other. The warm atmosphere seemed to envelope the entire room, and the cold wind outside seemed to become warm.

Just as Chen Shuo and Mao Lilan were immersed in the warm atmosphere, they did not notice that there were two sneaky figures in the stairwell, one big and one small, secretly peeping at them. Yuanzi and Huiyuan Ai were half hidden behind the wall, with half of their heads exposed, as if they were watching a secret drama that could not be discovered.

Perhaps Chen Shuo had already noticed something, but he didn't even turn his head. He just lowered his head and continued to accompany Mao Lilan, as if he had no intention of paying any attention to these two "peepers".

Hiding in the stairwell, Sonoko looked at the two people being so sweet in the living room. She couldn't help but secretly poke Huibara Ai's head and said in a low voice with a bit of gloating, "See, I told you! As soon as we left, these two started to get close to each other."

Huiyuan Ai blinked, staring intently at the scene in the living room. A faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and her tone was filled with her usual dry humor: "Indeed, these two crazy couples don't want to be apart at all. They can't stand even a quarter of an hour."

Yuanzi covered her mouth and laughed secretly, her eyes full of teasing. The two continued to hide in the corner, quietly "watching" the sweet scene in the living room, as if they had discovered some incredible little secret. On the other side, Chen Shuo, although he was too lazy to pay attention to them, a meaningful smile curled up at the corner of his mouth.

Chen Shuo suddenly picked up Mao Lilan in a sideways hug with a neat move. The standard princess hug caught Xiaolan off guard, and a look of panic and shyness instantly appeared on her face. She cried out softly, "Hey! Brother Shuo! What are you doing?" Then she subconsciously put her arms around Chen Shuo's neck, afraid that she would fall.

Chen Shuo looked smug, a smirk on his face as he walked forward steadily. "We're going skiing tomorrow, so let's go to bed early tonight! We need to stay strong."

Mao Lilan was a little flustered by his actions, and her cheeks quickly turned red. She struggled and stammered, "Wait! I, I haven't taken a shower yet! Put me down, quickly!"

Hearing her words, Chen Shuo burst into laughter, his eyes revealing a hint of teasing and mischief. He stopped, looked down at the embarrassed Xiaolan in his arms, and said in a slightly playful tone, "Take a shower? Okay, then to save water, let's take a shower together!"

Mao Lilan's eyes widened instantly, and the blush on her face almost burned to her ears. She was embarrassed and anxious, and kept shouting, "Brother Shuo! Stop joking! Put me down!" She struggled to pat his shoulders, but was too embarrassed to look up.

However, Chen Shuo obviously ignored her protest and strode towards the bathroom with her in his arms, the smile on his face becoming more and more intense.

Mao Lilan was completely speechless, her shyness and panic mixed with helplessness. In the end, she could only bury her head and stop struggling. Chen Shuo held her tightly, like a shy little rabbit. The bathroom light came on, and Mao Lilan muttered a protest, but she looked even more adorable in Chen Shuo's hearty laughter.

Watching Chen Shuo carrying Mao Lilan gradually disappear at the end of the corridor, Sonoko and Huibara Ai stood in the stairwell, staring at each other for a moment, then looking at each other helplessly. Almost at the same moment, they saw the same emotion in each other's eyes - that complex feeling of helplessness mixed with a little disgust, which was simply terrible.

"I think we are so pitiful, having to survive in this kind of atmosphere..." Sonoko sighed half-jokingly, with a hint of exaggeration in her voice.

Huiyuan Ai curled her lips and smiled, saying lightly: "You'll get used to it. Sooner or later you'll become numb."

They both laughed at the same time, and that subtle sense of shared hatred actually brought them closer together.