Guns and Coffee in the World of Science

Chapter 217 The beginning of the riot

On the balcony of the Sands Hotel, Chen Shuo and Maori Kogoro were sitting in comfortable chairs.

Before my eyes is a vast sea view and a blue sky. The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the sea, casting a golden glow. The tall buildings and white sailboats in the distance are like a scene in a painting, peaceful and beautiful.

However, such a beautiful scenery did not make Kogoro Mori feel relaxed at all, but made him even more uneasy.

Kogoro Mouri sat on the chair, his legs shaking unconsciously, and his eyes glanced at the dizzying height downstairs from time to time.

His face was already showing a hint of impatience, and he kept muttering, "Damn it... why is there no wine... Really, how can we do without wine?"

Chen Shuo gently shook the coconut milk bottle and looked at the detective who was afraid of heights with a leisurely smile, and couldn't help feeling a little funny.

I took a sip of coconut milk, enjoying this rare tranquility, moved my body slightly, and adjusted my sitting position to make myself more comfortable.

He glanced sideways at Maori Kogoro, with a slight smile on his lips, and said slowly: "Come on, you're still drinking. Aren't you afraid that Xiaolan will come back and see you drunk and you'll get beaten up again?"

When Maori Kogoro heard this, he immediately curled his lips and showed an expression that said "I'm not afraid": "Tsk, what are you afraid of. Xiaolan..."

He hadn't finished speaking when his tone was already somewhat discouraged. He turned his head away, as if he didn't even believe what he said.

The sea breeze blew gently, carrying a hint of salty and moist smell, blowing the surrounding green plants, and the air was filled with a warm breath.

"Alas... I'm still not used to this kind of environment... I'll go to the restaurant and get something to eat."

Kogoro Mouri stood up shakily, his voice filled with a hint of complaint and laziness.

"How can I stay here without wine?"

Chen Shuo glanced at Maori Kogoro's back and waved casually.

"Don't get drunk~~~ Xiaolan lost the game, and the hands may be very heavy."

Maori Kogoro turned his head, the corner of his mouth curled up in disdain: "You're so long-winded!"

After saying that, he walked out of the room, leaving behind a slight sound of footsteps.

Chen Shuo ignored him and remained relaxed.

He leaned back in his chair, looking at the gradually darkening skyline. The air was gradually becoming a little cooler, which was more comfortable than the heat of the day.

The surroundings were eerily quiet. Apart from the occasional sound of vehicles in the distance and the gentle sound of waves hitting the rocks, I could almost hear my own steady breathing.

Time passed minute by minute, and Chen Shuo slowly closed his eyes, enjoying the moment of peace and tranquility alone.

Suddenly, a voice broke the silence.

"You're really laid back."

Xiao Ai's voice suddenly sounded beside her.

Chen Shuo was not surprised. He sensed it the moment Xiao Ai opened the door.

He turned slightly and looked down at Xiao Ai who was sitting next to him.

Chen Shuo smiled, picked her up, and gently placed her on his belly.

"We're here for vacation anyway, how can we justify it if we don't relax a bit? By the way, why aren't you with Xiaolan, Sonoko, and the others? Didn't they say there's a fountain show at the hotel tonight?"

Xiao Ai turned her head slightly and looked at the coconut milk bottle in Chen Shuo's hand. She waved her hand impatiently, stretched out her mouth, bit the straw, and took a sip without hesitation.

She didn't care at all whether Chen Shuo had drunk this bottle of coconut milk.

"I'm done shopping."

Xiao Ai said nonchalantly.

"I'm not interested in any fountain show. I'd rather stay with some lonely perverted old man!"

Chen Shuo laughed dumbly, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly: "Hahaha! Then thank you so much!"

Chen Shuo gently rubbed Xiao Ai's hair. She didn't seem to like this action and frowned slightly, but didn't push him away.

"Do you like being alone so much?" Xiao Ai suddenly asked.

"like."

Chen Shuo answered directly.

"Occasional solitude is a pleasure for me. I like to have time to think and to empty myself."

"Then continue to relax."

Xiao Ai sighed softly and didn't seem to ask any more questions. She leaned in Chen Shuo's arms, closed her eyes, and enjoyed this moment of peace.

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The warm golden light of the setting sun slowly fades away, gradually transitioning into the deep blue night.

The wind gently rustled the curtains, bringing with it a hint of the salty, moist smell of the sea. Chen Shuo and Xiao Ai, sipping coconut juice, gazed down at the city lights, feeling relaxed, as if all the noise and complexity were far away.

suddenly.

"Ring ring ring!"

The urgent ringing of the cell phone broke the moment of silence.

Chen Shuo was slightly startled. He picked up the phone and looked at the caller ID. It was Conan's name. His brows raised slightly. He pressed the answer button and heard Conan's urgent voice.

"Brother Shuo! It's bad! A pirate named Eugene Lim has hijacked a Nakatomi Shipping ship and is heading towards Singapore Harbor! His target is likely the Fist of Blue Sapphire! Wakasa-san, Kidd, and I are trying to stop them, but there are too many pirates. We might be in trouble, so you guys should be prepared too!"

The voice on the other end of the phone was a mixture of Conan's urgency and vigilance, and Chen Shuo's face immediately became solemn.

He quickly glanced at the distance and saw the huge cargo ship approaching the port. The ship was huge and heavy, slowly sailing towards the port of Singapore.

Chen Shuo took a deep breath, and his calm voice penetrated the phone.

"Yes, I saw it. Be careful and remember not to leave Wakasa's side."

He responded briefly and hung up the phone.

As soon as the phone hung up, Xiao Ai sat up from his arms, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes: "Pirates!?"

She obviously also heard what was said on the phone and seemed a little unbelievable. What kind of niche content was this?

Chen Shuo did not answer her, but just silently watched the cargo ship getting closer and closer in the distance.

He stood up and walked into the room.

Chen Shuo walked to a corner of the room and dragged out a black suitcase.

He skillfully opened the box, revealing the various firearms and accessories inside.

A high-end Remington M870 shotgun, with a black body, slender and stable;

Next to it was a Glock 17 pistol, the barrel gleaming with a cold sheen, its sophisticated design making it look exceptionally murderous;

There was also a folding tactical knife, the blade of which reflected a cold glow under the light.

The most eye-catching one is a specially customized AR-15 tactical rifle equipped with a silencer. The gun is equipped with multiple accessories, including a scope, a buttstock and an additional magazine, which all seem to reveal the ultimate tactical design.

Chen Shuo's fingers nimbly moved apart the various parts of the gun, and he skillfully began to disassemble and assemble them, as if a seasoned craftsman was assembling his own tools.

His movements were unhurried and unhurried, and every part fitted together precisely in his hands.

A moment later, the tactical rifle was perfectly assembled, with the silencer firmly fixed on the muzzle. The air around it seemed to be solidified, filled with murderous aura.

Xiao Ai watched Chen Shuo's series of skillful movements, the corners of her mouth trembling slightly, and she said softly: "We are just here for vacation..."

"It's better to be prepared. There are no mainland Chinese hotel branches in Singapore, so these are necessities."

Chen Shuo's voice was calm and deep.

"Contact Xiaolan and Sonoko and tell them to prepare for the response immediately."

Without saying anything, Xiao Ai immediately took out her cell phone from her bag and started dialing Sonoko and Xiaolan's numbers.

Unfortunately, perhaps because the performance venue was too noisy, neither Sonoko nor Xiaolan could get through to their calls.

Xiao Ai put down the phone and shook her head helplessly at Chen Shuo.

Chen Shuo just nodded without stopping.

He was already fully armed.

A black tactical vest was clung to his body, the bullet belt on his back gave off a cold metallic luster, the gun was firmly fixed on his waist, and the armband on his arm showed his determination to be ready for any emergency.

He took one last look at the pistol in his hand, and when he gripped the handle with his fingers, he felt a chill on his fingertips.

"It's okay, let's go find them." Chen Shuo whispered, without any impatience in his tone, but instead revealed a calm strength.

"They are just pirates. There is nothing we can do to them."

His words were full of confidence, as he knew only too well the level of Xiaolan and Sonoko.

He pulled the bolt of the AR-15 slightly, and there was a crisp sound. The bullet was loaded, and the powerful sound seemed to foreshadow the subsequent killing.

Chen Shuo turned around and whispered to Xiao Ai, "Be sure to follow me closely, take care of yourself, and don't forget what I taught you."

Xiao Ai took a deep breath nervously, nodded at Chen Shuo with a firm look in her eyes. She would never let herself become a burden to Chen Shuo.

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The night view of Fountain Square is as tranquil as water waves. The fountain in the center of the square emits colorful light under the background of lights. The water column rises and falls with the rhythm of music, which is like a feast for the eyes and ears.

In the stands, Mao Lilan and Sonoko sat in the front row, smiling, watching the beautiful performance intently.

"Wow, it's spectacular!" Yuanzi clapped her hands excitedly, her eyes almost shining.

“Yes, it’s worthy of being one of Singapore’s signature projects.”

Xiaolan responded with a smile, and the two sat together, enjoying the wonderful performance.

Suddenly, the ground beneath my feet shook slightly.

At first there were only slight fluctuations, but then the frequency and intensity of the vibrations gradually increased, and the ground seemed to be hit by some huge force, making waves.

"earthquake?"

Sonoko asked in a low voice, somewhat confused, a quick flash of alarm in her eyes.

"How is that possible? This is Singapore..."

Xiaolan shook her head. Although she felt the unusual vibration, she soon realized that her doubts were unnecessary. Unlike other places with frequent earthquakes, Singapore almost never experienced earthquakes.

However, before they could analyze further, panicked shouts and sharp alarms were suddenly heard all around.

The crowd began to get restless, and almost in an instant, the atmosphere in the square changed drastically.

"Run, the freighter is hitting us!" A woman screamed loudly in a crying voice, and her voice was reflected by the surrounding buildings and turned into an echo.

"I heard that pirates have landed. How scary!" A middle-aged man kept running in a panic, his eyes full of fear.

"Run!" Another anxious shout was heard, and the crowd of onlookers began to flee in all directions like a tide.

This sudden commotion made Xiaolan and Sonoko realize that the situation was far from as simple as they had thought.

Freighter? Pirates? These two words were enough to make their alertness explode instantly.

The two looked at each other and slowly walked to an empty corner.

"Looks like we're in big trouble..."

Yuanzi's eyes suddenly became sharp and focused.

She pulled two Beretta 92F pistols from her bag, moving quickly and without hesitation.

Xiaolan's eyes became deep. She quickly took out her cell phone and dialed several times, but the call was still not connected.

She frowned and whispered to herself: "Xiao Ai called me, but I can't contact her now."

"What do we do now?"

Sonoko asked in a low voice, her pistol gripped tightly, ready to deal with any emergency at any time.

Xiaolan pursed her lips and looked at the people around her who were fleeing frantically. She felt a little heavy-hearted.

"I didn't answer Brother Shuo's call either. It seems the situation is more serious than we thought."

She touched the screen of her phone, but still couldn't get through to any call.

"fine!"

Sonoko comforted her.

"Xiao Ai and Shuo are together, nothing will happen. I believe they have a way to deal with it. And it looks like they have already taken action."

Xiaolan nodded slightly, and her nervous mood relaxed a little.

"Stay here for now and wait until the situation becomes clearer."

Sonoko whispered, her eyes scanning everything around her like a hawk.

"Um,"

Xiaolan nodded, her expression serious, and casually checked her equipment to make sure everything was in good condition. She quickly tucked the dagger behind her back, carefully pulling open her clothes to cover it.

The two stood quietly in that empty corner, alert glint in their eyes.

The noise of the crowd continued to come. Although I didn’t know the exact situation, I just had to do it!