Guns and Coffee in the World of Science

Chapter 106 Preparations before the Sniper Attack

Time goes back to one day ago...

Originally, Chen Shuo's plan was for Yuanzi to simply provide a suitable sniping position and timing, with no intention of involving her in the actual sniping. After all, such a high-risk mission was more reliable when handled by a professional sniper. However, Yuanzi was not willing to pass up such a real-world opportunity.

She clung to Chen Shuo, her lips almost worn out, and begged bitterly: "Brother Shuo, please let me try! I know I'm not as good as Sister Qinglan, but I can definitely do it! This is a good opportunity, I can definitely help!"

Her tone was a mixture of coquettishness and stubbornness, her eyes gleaming with longing. Seeing her determined to achieve her goal, Chen Shuo sighed helplessly. He knew Yuanzi couldn't stand loneliness, especially when faced with a real opportunity like this, she wouldn't give up easily. Plus, she had a solid foundation, so while her experience was limited, she wasn't completely useless.

"Well, since you insist so much, then I'll let you participate." Chen Shuo finally gave in to Yuanzi's strong request, and said helplessly: "However, you must listen to Qinglan's instructions and don't do anything you shouldn't do."

When Yuanzi heard this, a relieved smile immediately appeared on her face. "Great! Thank you, Brother Shuo. I will definitely be obedient!"

Mao Lilan and Haibara Ai watched this scene from the side, and it seemed that they had no intention of staying out of it. Mao Lilan spoke first with a smile on her face: "Since Sonoko is involved, we should help too?"

Haibara Ai didn't say anything, but just looked at Chen Shuo calmly, as if she had already made the decision.

Chen Shuo looked at Mao Lilan, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes: "You? How can you help? Forget about your shooting skills."

Mao Lilan pouted, feeling a little aggrieved, but soon she showed a sly smile: "Although I can't learn sniping, but you said I am an excellent observer, so I should be able to help, right?"

Chen Shuo was silent for a moment, then finally nodded. "Okay, since you don't want to be idle, then be an observer. But you have to concentrate and don't interfere."

Mao Lilan immediately agreed happily: "No problem! I promise not to do anything and just be a little assistant."

Ai Huibara said calmly beside her: "Then I'll go too. I'm not good at any technology, but even if I just stand there, I will be a calm head."

Chen Shuo looked at the three helplessly, sighing inwardly. It seemed he couldn't refuse them. However, considering the abilities of Maori Ran and Haibara Ai, while Maori Ran's shooting skills were terrible, she was more than capable as a spotter. Haibara Ai could also assist, so there was no problem. In the end, Chen Shuo had no choice but to agree to their request.

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Back to the present.

Pu Siqinglan walked to a corner of the room, squatted gently, and reached under the bed to pull out a large box. Her movements were swift and light. The box was heavy, but not unwieldy. She placed it steadily on the bed and quickly opened it. Inside was a pile of neatly arranged metal parts, each piece reflecting a cool luster under the dim light. Her eyes swept over them, quickly determining the position of the parts to be assembled. Then, her fingers quickly moved over the metal parts, picking up the first part she needed.

Yuanzi wasn't to be outdone. She nervously pulled a smaller box from the corner of the closet. It was much lighter than Pu Siqinglan's, but the parts inside were just as precise. She picked out the appropriate parts from the box, her fingertips deftly moving quickly over each piece of metal, her movements seemingly casual but incredibly precise.

Their movements were as fluid and coordinated as a dance. The metal parts, like living creatures, snapped together in their hands. The angle of each component's rotation, the alignment of each assembly, all betrayed their mastery of the weapon. Whether it was Pu Siqinglan or Yuanzi, their movements were so precise that the parts seemed to come alive in their hands, fitting together seamlessly. Almost in sync, the prototypes of the two sniper rifles gradually took shape in their hands.

"Alright," Pu Siqinglan said softly. She pulled the bolt, and a crisp sound echoed through the quiet room. The loading of the sniper rifle was so smooth, just like everything else in her life, with almost no delay. Her eyes remained calm, as if she had long been accustomed to this silent lethal aura.

Not to be outdone, Sonoko quickly finished installing the last component. With a pull of the bolt, the other sniper rifle also emitted a crisp, cocking sound. The sound echoed in the air, carrying a kind of heart-pounding deterrent.

"Perfect." Sonoko smiled and aimed easily at the empty corner in front of her, as if every subtle movement had been practiced and honed countless times.

Pu Siqinglan nodded slightly, a hint of admiration in her eyes. "You truly are a genius, Yuanzi. You wouldn't even be a novice at this." Her tone was flat, but the affirmation in it was self-evident.

"You are the one, Sister Qinglan. You are the one chosen by Brother Shuo. He has very high standards." Yuanzi responded with a smile.

The two smiled at each other, the muzzles of their guns slightly raised, and the weapons in their hands seemed to be integrated with their heartbeats, both calm and deadly.

The sniper rifle in Sonoko's hand is a Bergara B-14 HMR. This rifle is designed for intermediate shooters and novices, making it particularly suitable for players like Sonoko who are new to sniping. She has relatively little experience in the field of sniper rifles. This rifle is designed to provide stability and ease of operation, helping the shooter to better control the firearm.

Her fingers slid lightly across the gun, and she skillfully adjusted the height of the sight. She smiled slightly: "I'm just here to make a cameo appearance. The crucial shot depends on you, Sister Qinglan." As she spoke, she stood up and put the gun on the window.

Pu Siqinglan also picked up her sniper rifle and placed it on the window. This was a more professional and powerful sniper rifle - 1500 mW. For her, this gun was more like a handy weapon, with great power and unparalleled accuracy.

Pu Siqinglan has always been a calm and steady shooter, and the Milliwatt 1500 is designed for experienced and precision-seeking masters like her.

She held the gun, feeling the powerful force of this high-precision weapon. She carefully adjusted the scope, a hint of nervousness in her eyes. "Really... my boss asked me to break 1000 yards for the first time, and it turned out to be a sniper against the FBI's ace... This job is so stressful..."

Ai stood by the window, her slightly furrowed brow revealing her concentration. She held a small anemometer in her hand, carefully adjusting the angle and occasionally reporting the data the device read to Mao Lilan beside her.

"The wind speed is 5.2 meters per second, and the wind direction is southeast." Xiao Ai's tone was calm and clear, without any omission in any data.

Ran Mao Li stood at a table not far from her, also holding a sophisticated rangefinder in her hand. She would occasionally look down at the device, then quickly jot down numbers and graphs on paper, drawing simple sketches to mark each data point. Her brows were slightly furrowed, appearing both serious and a little nervous.

Hearing the complaint, Mao Lilan couldn't help but raise a faint smile. She turned her head to look at Pu Siqinglan, who was already a little nervous, and said softly, "Doesn't this show that Brother Shuo likes you?"

Pu Siqinglan sighed helplessly, a helpless smile flashing across her eyes. She shrugged and sighed, "Workers have a hard life. How dare I contradict the boss lady when she speaks?"

While recording the data, Mao Lilan did not forget to joke: "Don't worry, after completing the task this time, Brother Shuo will definitely treat you to a big meal." There was a hint of light-hearted joke in her words, which seemed to ease the slightly tense atmosphere on the scene.

Pu Siqinglan gave a wry smile, turned around and glanced out the window again, still clearly a little dissatisfied. However, she quickly regained her composure and put aside her complaints. "I hope so, otherwise I'll really have to confront him."

Sonoko was also concentrating on adjusting the scope, listening carefully to the data reported by Haibara Ai and Mao Lilan. Suddenly, she said "Huh", with a hint of surprise in her voice, which instantly attracted the attention of everyone present.

Mao Lilan was stunned, looked up at Yuanzi, and asked in confusion: "What happened?"

Sonoko took her eyes off the scope with an expression of disbelief on her face: "I... I saw Conan!"

Mao Lilan and Haibara Ai were both stunned for a moment and turned to look at her. Mao Lilan frowned and asked with a hint of confusion: "Conan? Is he over there?"

Sonoko nodded: "Yes, and...the place he is going to is actually the same place where Akai Shuichi will appear!"

Hearing this, Mao Lilan was instantly startled. She quickly took out the telescope she carried with her and quickly aimed at the target location in the distance. Through the telescope, she saw Conan running hurriedly towards a certain venue, obviously anxious.

"Why is Conan there?" Mao Lilan muttered to herself, her eyes full of confusion. She frowned slightly and said, "Is that Director Sakamaki's memorial service?"

Sonoko quickly checked her phone, confirmed Mao Lilan's guess, and nodded in response: "Yes, it is indeed Director Sakamaki's memorial service."

The two exchanged glances, each filled with confusion. Was this a coincidence, or did Conan have other plans? Why was he there? And, most importantly, what did he know?

Ai Huibara stood aside, her expression calm and composed. She spoke slowly, "Could it be that this guy knew about our planned operation and wanted to stop us?"

Ran Mouri shook her head: "Impossible. If Conan knew about our actions, he would definitely jump out. After all, he has our contact information." There was a hint of certainty in her tone.

Sonoko nodded. Although she was still a little confused, she didn't dwell on it too much. She patted Mao Lilan's shoulder and told her not to think about it anymore: "It doesn't matter. We just need to do our own thing."

Ran Mouri nodded. She was just surprised for a moment. She didn't believe that Conan could suspect her and Sonoko from a distance of 1000 yards.

Although everyone had some doubts in their minds, they quickly refocused their attention on the mission and no longer worried about Conan's sudden appearance. After all, since they had made sufficient preparations, no matter what happened outside, their plan would not change.