Guns and Coffee in the World of Science

Chapter 174 Virtual Reality

Continental Hotel, top floor office.

Conan's small figure sitting on the large desk seemed a bit out of place.

After all, a child of this age should not sit in such a solemn place, let alone handle work in such a posture.

But there was no other way. If he sat in the chair, he couldn't see anything, and he couldn't even reach the table. So, he simply sat on the table, crossed his legs, and lowered his head to concentrate on checking one report after another.

He had a focused expression on his face, and the pen in his hand sometimes moved across the paper, and sometimes wrote a few lines in the blank space. He looked very busy.

Although it was just a small hand, its movements were extremely skillful, as if it had long been accustomed to this kind of high-intensity work.

On the sofa beside him, Wakasa Rumi sat quietly, looking at him with a complicated expression.

She learned Conan's true identity: a seventeen-year-old high school student who had a child's body but did work beyond his age.

This made her feel very uncomfortable. Even so, she had to admit that the calmness and professionalism displayed by this "child" in handling these complex matters was truly admirable.

Wakasa Rumi, whose real name is Rachel Asaka, was once the adopted daughter and personal bodyguard of American billionaire Amanda Hughes.

She is agile, has superb fighting skills, and also has excellent reasoning ability and proficiency in various weapons.

However, 17 years ago, she witnessed the brutal murder of her adoptive mother Amanda Hughes and Hiroshi Haneda, and that bloody incident became a turning point in her life.

Since then, she seems to have disappeared from the world, and her whereabouts remain unknown for a long time. As the investigation deepens, she discovers that the real murderer is actually Rum from the Black Organization. This discovery makes her determined to track down Rum and vow to avenge the deceased.

During an operation to track Gin, her secret whereabouts were discovered by Chen Shuo.

After a brief confrontation, Rachel was subdued by Chen Shuo. Faced with this notorious man, Rachel had no choice but to compromise temporarily.

However, Chen Shuo was impressed by her abilities and promised her that if she helped him complete his plan, he would eventually hand over Rum to her. This promise made Rachel waver, and she decided to accept the offer.

From then on, Wakasa Rumi became a part of Chen Shuo's plan.

After being assigned to Gin's side, her abilities were quickly recognized.

Gin then asked her to be Conan's bodyguard and assistant, responsible for protecting this special "child". After all, what Conan is doing now is too dangerous, and he may be assassinated by various forces at any time.

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Just as she was recalling the past, Wakasa Rumi suddenly felt a blackness in her right eye. She suddenly covered her right eye and sighed in her heart: The old problem has come back again.

He smiled bitterly, already used to this sudden discomfort.

"Are you okay?" Just when she was trying to adapt slowly, Conan's concerned voice came to her ears.

Wakasa Rumi turned around and saw Conan stopped what he was doing, jumped off the table, his eyes full of concern, and it was obvious that he was worried about her.

Seeing Conan's genuinely worried expression, Wakasa Rumi couldn't help but feel a warm feeling in her heart.

Although Conan is now the judge of the underworld, his kindness has never changed.

Whenever someone was in trouble, he was always the first to lend a hand. This pure concern touched her.

She smiled gently and shook her head: "It's okay, it's just an old problem, it will be fine in a while."

However, Conan still looked somewhat serious. He leaned closer to her and spoke seriously, "Amaurotomy is caused by reduced blood flow in the brain and tiny blood clots passing through the retinal arteries. It's an early warning sign of a stroke and should never be underestimated."

Wakasa Rumi was stunned for a moment, then blinked her right eye slightly. Feeling her vision had recovered a little, she smiled and nodded: "I will pay attention. After all... I haven't taken revenge yet."

At the end of her speech, her tone became low, and a trace of hatred that had not dissipated flashed in her eyes.

Looking at the hatred that had never faded in Wakasa Rumi's eyes, Conan couldn't help but sigh, and his eyes became complicated.

"In the past, I might have advised you to let go of your hatred, but... never mind. I just want to say that you should at least think carefully about what you want to do after you get your revenge."

Wakasa Rumi smiled slightly, a look of relief in her eyes. "I can continue to be your bodyguard. I don't mind." She paused, then smiled again. "By the way...is there any news about that organization?"

Conan shrugged, looking helpless: "Ever since Gin led their forces in Tokyo to rebel, the organization has gone into deeper hiding, and there's no trace of them at all."

Wakasa Rumi's mouth drooped slightly when she heard this, looking a little disappointed. She had thought that those people had been hiding for so long, they should be able to make some moves soon.

Conan noticed her disappointment and immediately comforted her, "But don't worry, that organization won't be able to hide for long." He smiled confidently, "After all...it's facing a joint pursuit by both the black and white forces!"

"It seems that you have adapted very well!" A sudden voice interrupted their conversation.

Wakasa Rumi's eyes instantly became fierce. She instinctively protected Conan, her fingers tightly gripping the handle of her gun. She quickly pulled out her pistol and pointed it coldly at the door. The tense atmosphere at this moment became tense, as if a shot would be fired in the next second.

However, when she saw the figure standing at the door, she instantly breathed a sigh of relief and put the gun away.

Conan was stunned for a moment, his eyes fell on the two familiar figures at the door, and then he said: "Brother Shuo? Dad?!!"

The people who came were Chen Shuo and Kudo Yusaku.

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Chen Shuo and Kudo Yusaku sat on the sofa, and Wakasa Rumi poured a cup of coffee for each of them with light and elegant movements.

She nodded slightly, put the coffee on the table, and then stood quietly aside, as if she was part of the scene.

Conan sat at his desk, head down, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, seeming a little at a loss.

He glanced at Kudo Yusaku who was sitting on the sofa from time to time, but his face was full of some uneasiness.

In his eyes, Kudo Yusaku has always been an insurmountable existence, an embodiment of justice, and a brilliant and dazzling white-collar boss.

And himself... He bit his lip lightly, and an inexplicable feeling of guilt surged in his heart.

Looking at Conan's timid look, Kudo Yusaku knew clearly in his heart that his son was still too young, and he could not get rid of the entanglement and conflict in his heart when facing his father.

Kudo Yusaku shook his head slightly, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and put down the coffee cup in his hand.

"Shinichi..." he began, a hint of recognition in his voice, "You've done very well. You don't need to worry too much about the distinction between black and white. As long as you do what you believe is right, that's enough."

Conan was stunned for a moment, then looked up at his father, with a hint of surprise and emotion gradually appearing in his eyes.

There was no trace of blame in Kudo Yusaku's eyes, but instead it was full of understanding and tolerance. This made Conan feel relieved, and the tense mood he had previously relaxed instantly.

"You always say that..." Conan whispered, his eyes gleaming with gratitude, "Thank you, Dad."

Kudo Yusaku smiled and nodded: "You don't have to thank me, what matters is your own choice."

This short sentence made Conan feel a warm current flowing through his heart. There was no need for excessive words between father and son; a look of affirmation was enough.

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"How are the recent results?" Chen Shuo casually broke the warm atmosphere, with a hint of lazy teasing in his voice.

Conan choked at the sudden question, then looked up and glared at Chen Shuo in dissatisfaction: "You've been a hands-off boss. During this time, I've met criminals that I would never have dared to imagine in my lifetime!"

After saying that, he angrily pulled out a folder and threw it to Chen Shuo, as if this could relieve the pressure in his heart.

Chen Shuo casually took the folder, looked down at a few pages, his brows relaxed slightly, and he nodded with satisfaction: "What criminals? They are all our clients."

He continued as he flipped through the documents, "And don't you think that since the establishment of Continental Hotels in various places, serious crimes have indeed decreased a lot? This is all thanks to you."

Conan felt a little uncomfortable after hearing this. He couldn't help but scratch his hair, and a strand of hair fell onto the table. He couldn't help but feel depressed: "I just hope I don't become bald in the future..."

Looking at his haggard son, Kudo Yusaku sighed and spoke gently, "Although work is important, we must also learn to balance work and rest.

It's easy to become overly obsessed with something, which is not good. You should enjoy life more, and it's just as important to endure the greatest pressure as to enjoy the best treatment."

Conan scratched his head, feeling somewhat helpless: "I also want to relax, but there is nothing fun to do in Tokyo, and I can't leave Tokyo now..."

After listening to Conan's complaint, Kudo Yusaku smiled, with a sly glint in his eyes: "Haha, this is also one of the reasons why I came to see you."

He took out a badge from his pocket and threw it to Conan: "This is a project that Dr. Agasa and I are involved in developing. It's virtual reality technology. You can try it. It's very interesting."

Conan took the badge and looked at it carefully. A hint of interest flashed in his eyes, and he smiled playfully. "Oh~~ Virtual reality? I didn't expect the doctor to make such a big move without making any noise."

Chen Shuo looked at the badge in Conan's hand with a hint of teasing in his eyes: "As expected of Dr. Agasa, he has one black technology after another."

He smiled slightly, then added with a smirk, "But... he should be busy dating now..."

As soon as the words fell, Kudo Yusaku had not yet reacted and was taking a sip of coffee. He was so scared by the sudden words that he almost spit it out.

He suddenly stopped and looked at Chen Shuo in astonishment, his mouth slightly open and his eyes wide open, as if he had heard some incredible news.

At the same time, Conan stared at Chen Shuo with horror, and both of them seemed to be petrified at the same time.

Kudo Yusaku slowly put down his coffee cup, his eyes fixed on Chen Shuo's face, and he kept muttering, "Doctor? In love?"

"Yeah." Chen Shuo shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Guess who he's dating?"

The father and son opened their eyes wide and were unable to react for a long time.

After a while, they finally asked cautiously, "Who is it...?"

Chen Shuo couldn't help laughing at this time: "Fushahui!"

Kudo Yusaku was shocked, staring blankly at Chen Shuo, obviously devastated by this explosive news: "Fusae? You mean...that Fusae?!"

As soon as the name came out, even Wakasa Rumi couldn't help but prick up her ears.

Kudo Yusaku completely failed to maintain his usual composure. He was stunned for a long moment before he stammered, "Then...how did you know?"

Chen Shuo shrugged and said casually, "Yesterday, Professor Agasa brought three little guys from the Junior Detective League to ask Xiao Ai and me for help in finding their first love. By the way, they were looking for you, Conan, at first, but you weren't there."

When Conan heard this, he slammed the table and looked a little depressed: "Damn it! I'm not here for this situation!"

Kudo Yusaku nodded solemnly, with a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes: "Well, it seems I have to pay my old friend a proper visit."