Guns and Coffee in the World of Science

Chapter 143 Summary after the war

Soon, footsteps were heard again at the shabby villa's gate. Then, a group of black-clad cleaners filed in. Each of them moved swiftly and orderly, their uniforms clean and tidy, forming a stark contrast to the messy villa.

The leader was a short, thin old man. His face was covered in deep wrinkles, his features huddled together to make him look ugly, but his eyes were piercing and radiating a shrewd light. He had the elegant demeanor of an old European aristocrat, and his every move was filled with a calm and composure that was hard to ignore.

The old man walked into the room and glanced around, seemingly unsurprised by the mess. He raised his hand slightly, and the cleaner behind him immediately began to work, their movements as smooth as a well-trained machine.

Finally, the old man fixed his gaze on Chen Shuo, who was sitting on the sofa, and a perfectly composed smile appeared on his face. He took off his round hat, bowed slightly, and said in a hoarse but polite voice, "Mr. Wuchen, it's a pleasure to serve you."

Chen Shuo's eyes swept over the old man calmly, and a hint of a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He leaned back on the sofa, without getting up, but raised his hand slightly: "Thank you for your help."

The old man straightened up, still maintaining a polite smile on his face: "You're welcome, it's our duty to serve you, sir!" His tone was gentle, and his every move was like that of a true aristocrat.

Hearing the old man's words, Chen Shuo raised his eyebrows slightly, a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and his eyes fell lightly on the old man: "Oh? Mr. Xinjin, I didn't expect that the first person to express his opinion would be one of you cleaners."

The old man, or rather, Niitsu Haruo, bowed slightly again upon hearing this, still wearing a proper smile on his face. His tone was respectful and yet revealed a hint of sophistication: "Mr. Wuchen, the offer you made is truly irresistible. We cleaners don't have any ambitions, we just want to make a living."

He raised his head, a sly look flashing in his eyes, and said in a relaxed yet respectful tone: "It's nice to take shelter under a big tree. I think everyone understands this."

Chen Shuo looked at Xin Jin Chunfu and nodded slightly, a faint smile on his lips: "Very good. I received your sincerity."

Haruo Niitsu stood up, the smile on his face still intact. He waved his hand gently, and the cleaners behind him moved even faster, cleaning up the mess in the villa at a speed visible to the naked eye.

After everything was done, Niijin Haruo turned around and said respectfully, "Mr. Wuchen, we are just cleaners and never get involved in things we shouldn't be involved in. Since we chose you, we will naturally do our best to do our part."

Chen Shuo nodded, his tone showing a hint of satisfaction: "Very good, in return, I will also fulfill my promise."

"I wish you a pleasant evening." Haruo Niitsu bowed again, walked out of the villa with his men, and gently closed the repaired door.

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The night was as dark as ink, and a Porsche 356A sped along the road like a streak of black lightning. A cold wind howled, but the atmosphere inside the car was far colder than the wind outside the window.

Vermouth sat in the back seat, glancing out of the corner of her eye at the trunk, where the dying Calvados was. A slight sneer of disdain appeared on her lips, and then she sneered, her tone lazily and charmingly teasing: "Gin, that little girl sitting on Wuchen's lap today, didn't you think she looked familiar?"

Gin sat in the front passenger seat, his arms folded across his chest, his gaze fixed forward. His face was expressionless, but a faint, cold glint flickered in the depths of his pupils. He didn't answer, his silence so profound that it was impossible to fathom his emotions. Yet, the entire car was filled with an icy, almost suffocating, murderous aura.

Vermouth obviously noticed Gin's change of mood, and a meaningful look flashed in her eyes, but her expression remained elegant and calm. However, her body began to move towards the car door without leaving any trace.

However, before she could make any move, Gin's cold voice came from the front, low but with an undeniable pressure: "I advise you not to waste your energy."

Vermouth's body stiffened slightly, and she looked up at him, only to see Gin still staring ahead, his tone full of warning: "This car has been modified, you can't open it."

The corners of Vermouth's mouth twitched slightly, her body trembled slightly, and then she smiled innocently and said in a relaxed tone, "What are you talking about? I just want to get some fresh air."

Gin's gaze still did not move away, he just snorted coldly from his nose, but the murderous aura did not subside at all.

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The Porsche 356A parked steadily at the bar's back door. Gin got out first, his expression grim and silent. Vodka followed closely behind. He expertly opened the trunk, hoisted the unconscious Calvados onto his shoulders, and strode straight into the bar.

Vermouth gracefully got out of the car and stretched gently in the cold wind, her movements graceful and charming. She turned her head to look at Gin and said in a light tone, "Gin, if there is nothing else, I will leave first."

As she finished her words, she was about to turn and leave when she noticed two strong men in black standing behind her, expressionless and blocking her path. Vermouth's eyes grew colder, and the smile on her face faded a little. She didn't move immediately, but glanced at Gin's back. This was clearly something Gin had arranged via email while in the car.

Gin stood at the door of the bar and said without turning his head: "Follow me."

There was no trace of emotion in his tone, but it was filled with irresistible pressure. After saying that, he walked straight into the bar, not caring about Vermouth's reaction at all.

Vermouth looked at the two burly men in front of her, raised her eyebrows slightly, then revealed a faint smile and sighed softly: "Really... Gin, he really causes trouble for others."

Without saying anything, she casually adjusted the collar of her windbreaker, glanced at the two men in black, and followed them. Although her movements were still graceful, a hint of cold vigilance flashed in her eyes.

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The morning sun shone through the car window, warm but not glaring. Chen Shuo and his companions sat in the car, which drove smoothly on the way back.

Yuanzi stretched out her body, her tone revealing a hint of satisfaction and ease: "This skiing trip was really thrilling. It feels much more exciting than any other sports!"

Mao Lilan, who was sitting in the passenger seat, couldn't help laughing when she heard this. She nodded and agreed, "Yeah, it's incredible that we can encounter a sniper incident just by going out to ski."

Huiyuan Ai sat in the back seat, glanced at them, a helpless smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and there was a hint of ridicule in her tone: "You are talking as if it wasn't you who did it yesterday."

Hearing Haibara Ai's teasing, Sonoko and Mouri Ran did not feel embarrassed at all. Instead, they smiled at each other and showed their bright smiles.

The car was suddenly filled with cheerful laughter, and all the tension and anxiety seemed to be thrown behind them. The sunlight shone through the car window onto the faces of the three women, illuminating their bright smiles and making this moment particularly warm and relaxing.

Back home, the group sat in the living room. The atmosphere was completely different from the lighthearted laughter in the car. Sonoko and Ran sat side by side on the sofa, their hands on their knees, their expressions serious, like students waiting for their teacher to check their homework.

Chen Shuo leisurely sipped his coffee, glanced at the two men, and smiled, shaking his head. "Don't be so nervous. You performed very well in this encounter. You were able to respond calmly, make full use of the environment, and coordinate your cover and attack timing quite well."

Hearing this, Sonoko and Mao Lilan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and happy smiles appeared on their faces. Sonoko even couldn't help but mutter under her breath: "I told you, Brother Shuo will definitely praise us."

However, Chen Shuo's next words froze their smiles: "But——"

He put down his coffee cup and looked at the two men seriously. "From a professional close combat perspective, your performance in the villa was good, but you still have many fatal flaws. The first is your awareness of cover."

His gaze fell on Mao Lilan, and his tone became slightly more serious. "Xiaolan, although your frontal suppression was fierce, you ignored the range and power of the shotgun in your opponent's hand. The position you chose to sprint did not avoid the direction of the opponent's fire, especially when you climbed over the cover. Such an action in real combat can easily be exploited by the opponent for a short period of time."

Mao Lilan pursed her lips, lowered her head in shame, and nodded: "Yes, I was too anxious at the time."

Chen Shuo nodded and turned to Yuanzi, "Yuanzi, your problem lies in your covering fire. In order to suppress the enemy, you fired too frequently, and your ammunition was almost exhausted in a short period of time. If the enemy senses that your magazine is exhausted, they may counterattack or even suppress you directly. In combat, ammunition is your greatest resource, and you must learn to allocate it wisely."

Yuanzi was stunned for a moment, then stuck out her tongue and whispered, "Oh, I was just too nervous..."

Chen Shuo wasn't distracted by her small movements and continued, "Furthermore, when you two were covering each other, you were too far apart to form an effective cross-cover network. This resulted in your respective actions being somewhat isolated and helpless. If the enemy had a second sniper at the time, you would likely have been hit."

At this point, Chen Shuo paused, his eyes softening. "However, these problems are not unsolvable. Next time you encounter a similar situation, remember! Don't let your emotions dominate your actions. Assess the situation at all times, allocate tasks appropriately, and maintain distance while ensuring mutual protection. As long as you do these things, you'll be able to handle any emergency with greater ease."

Sonoko and Mao Lilan listened very carefully and nodded repeatedly. Mao Lilan said nervously: "Yes! We will definitely not fall behind in the future!"

Chen Shuo smiled and hugged Mao Lilan into his arms: "You won't be a drag, but if you want me to be completely assured, you need to practice more. After that, I will personally train you in combat coordination."

"Great!"