Science Fiction: Starting from Obtaining Sophon

"Wow, I caught a fish! Genda's amazing!"

Sonoko and several other girls praised it.

The fish in the water here are all large and have thick scales, making them difficult to catch without proper tools. However, Genda River caught the big fish with ease, naturally earning everyone's praise.

After catching a few more different kinds of fish in the water, Genda River stopped.

They brought plenty of food with them when they came camping here, so they didn't need to catch a lot of fish, otherwise it would be a waste if they couldn't eat it all.

Having caught the fish, the group returned to the car.

Everyone quickly unloaded the things they had brought from the car, including various picnic tools.

First, a canopy was set up, and then all kinds of kitchen utensils, including lighters and gas stoves, as well as folding tables and chairs, were provided. Moreover, since the garden provided everything, all of these items were of the highest quality.

Now that everyone knows Genda River is a great cook, Ran didn't take the initiative to cook. Instead, she, along with Yoko, Haruko, and Sonoko, helped Genda River by preparing the ingredients.

Chapter 124 The Garden's Idea

Seeing everyone busy at work, Shinichi Kudo couldn't help but feel a little bored.

He wanted to help, but several girls complained that he was clumsy, so he could only step aside, looking resentful.

He couldn't help but shout in his heart, "Seriously, I'm a famous detective! I'm not cut out to be a chef! And this Gendagawa guy is just too omnipotent! It seems like there's nothing he can't do. He's completely stolen my thunder! Even Ran is so close to him, I feel like an outsider."

As the king of jealousy in Asia, Shinichi Kudo was filled with resentment at this moment. He should not be called Shinichi Kudo now, but Daiyu Kudo. His eyes were full of jealousy.

He was even more annoyed in his heart. This guy, Gendagawa, called himself a detective, but he was not doing his job properly. Instead of solving cases or fulfilling the clients' requests, he studied a lot of different skills.

Most importantly, they all had an excellent time, leaving no room for anyone else to survive.

Although he couldn't get involved, he was watching closely from the sidelines. He absolutely couldn't leave at this moment, or things would really get messed up.

After all, countless examples of people being taken advantage of were swirling in his mind, making his eyes widen like saucers, fearing that he would be poached.

At this moment, Gendagawa was of course unaware that this guy had such complex thoughts.

Or even if they knew, they wouldn't care.

When poaching someone's partner, especially someone with whom you have a deep emotional bond, you absolutely cannot be too forceful. You must do it subtly and gradually, because comparison is what makes the damage.

The true way to succeed is through perseverance and patience, not resorting to underhanded tactics.

Continuously showcasing your excellence and demonstrating your strengths that surpass those of your competitors will enhance your attractiveness and win a girl's heart.

No amount of persistent pursuit or sycophantic behavior can truly win a woman's heart. Or rather, even if you do, it's just a second-best option when a woman has no other choice.

The large fish had already been cleaned up when they were already at the riverbank.

The gills, internal organs, and bones have all been cleaned. The pot we brought for camping is relatively small, so there's no need to cook the whole fish. Therefore, we cut it into small pieces for easy consumption.

Of the fish, only one taimen weighing over a pound is suitable for sashimi; the others are only suitable for boiling.

With everyone's help, the dozen or so dishes were quickly and neatly arranged.

"Wow, this is a feast! And it looks so appetizing!" Haruko Lichuan, a little foodie, couldn't help but exclaim, her big eyes sparkling.

In fact, the meal was quite substantial. First, there were several plates of fragrant fish. The taimen, served as sashimi, was divided into six portions and placed in six small dishes, along with a portion of sauce for each person. That made up four or five dishes.

Then there was a steak for everyone, which was made by Genda Gawa himself. His steak-frying skills were actually quite good. However, Tomoko's absolute control over the frying time was accurate to the second. This level of accuracy is unmatched by any master chef.

So his cooking skills, if taken out of context, are actually about the same as those of a chef in a regular restaurant, but with Tomoko's help, they take off.

Just like at the beginning, Xiaolan's evaluation of Gendagawa's cooking skills was that the taste and cooking time were very good, but the knife skills were poor and the appearance was not good.

The reason lies here: the flavor comes from the amount and proportion of seasonings, the cooking time comes from precise control of the cooking time, and knife skills and plating can only be mastered through practice.

After addressing its shortcomings, Genda River's culinary skills naturally experienced a leap forward.

Then there were several plates of various kinds of sushi, which Haruko brought. She made them this morning and brought them over in a thermal container. They can be eaten directly after being heated up slightly.

Ran contributed two servings of tempura and two servings of takoyaki, enough for both her and Shinichi Kudo. These were dishes that could be eaten directly after being heated up slightly.

Finally, Yoko brought some desserts she had made, as well as a fruit platter.

After setting these out, Genda River casually made a fried assorted dish and a braised pork and tofu dish, which were also divided into six portions and placed in six small dishes, thus creating a large table.

Once the two side dishes were served, everyone couldn't wait any longer and said, "Let's start eating!" and began to eat.

Yuanzi first took a bite of the fried assorted vegetables. The fried vegetables were warm and crispy after entering her mouth. With the right seasoning, the crispy and fresh taste exploded in her mouth.

After taking a sip of the chilled drink, I felt a sense of satisfaction. Then I ate a bite of the meat tofu, which was also very fragrant and of extremely high quality.

In comparison, Haruko's sushi, as well as Ran's tempura and takoyaki, paled in comparison.

It's not that their food is bad, but it's like eating something very sweet; if you then eat fruit, the fruit won't taste sweet.

Genda River's cooking skills were clearly much better than those of the girls, which is why there was such a strong contrast when their dishes were placed side by side.

A gentle breeze blew through the mountains, carrying a moist and refreshing scent. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful scenery and delicious food, having a wonderful time.

Even Shinichi Kudo, who had been secretly jealous, couldn't help but devour the food and even couldn't help but praise it.

"Genda, your cooking is amazing! It's even better than Ran's. If you quit being a detective, you could open a restaurant and it would be a huge success!"

Looking at Shinichi Kudo's clear yet foolish eyes and his sincere yet mindless words, he couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.

That's the perfect answer for someone with low emotional intelligence; no wonder he's a representative of straight men.

One sentence offended two people, which fully demonstrates the destructive power of language.

Sure enough, aside from Genda River glancing sideways, Ran looked up and glared fiercely at Shinichi Kudo: "You mean you think my cooking is bad, right? In that case, I won't cook for you anymore, Great Detective!"

Sonoko and the others couldn't help but laugh, especially Sonoko, who spoke without any hesitation:

"Looks like that great detective is in for a rough time. How dare he say our Xiaolan's cooking is bad? Honestly, you didn't help at all, and you just ate the food that was served to you."

Shinichi Kudo realized he had said the wrong thing, so he could only give an awkward smile and continue eating.

The meal lasted for more than an hour. Afterwards, everyone took their utensils, washed them by the river, and began to think about setting up camp.

According to Sonoko's original script, the story should have gone like this: after Genda River arrives here, he will remember that this place used to be the territory of the Genda family, and that they once had a castle here.

At this point, Sonoko would remember that after the Genji Group ran into trouble, her father secretly bought the castle and hoped to return it to the Genda family in the future.

The first part was Sonoko's idea, but the second part was actually her own creation. It was indeed the work of Sonoko's father, Shiro Suzuki, who genuinely wanted to return the castle to Genda River.

However, Genda River has been depressed since his parents passed away. If the castle is returned to him, he might just sell it. It's better not to give it to him for now.

Now that he has regained his spirits and is showing signs of becoming increasingly outstanding, he is naturally willing to return the castle.

Chapter 125 A Clearer State of Mind

However, things didn't go as expected. Genda Gawa never mentioned the castle or that this place used to be the territory of the Genda family.

This drove Sonoko crazy. Her script had been disrupted. This guy was playing by his own rules.

In this way, it was only when she was setting up the tent that she 'suddenly remembered' that there was actually a castle here, and then 'suddenly remembered' her father's instructions.

So he emotionally recounted his father's painstaking efforts, which resonated with Genda River. At that moment, he suggested that everyone go to the castle together.

Once there, Genda River will be reminded of his fond memories by the familiar things in the castle, and he will be so grateful to her for helping him return this ancestral castle that he will weep tears of gratitude.

At that time, Sonoko would transform into a caring older sister, stepping forward to hug him tightly, offering him her delicate shoulders as his support and a place for his soul to rest.

He would give himself a passionate kiss and then fall completely in love with himself!

Perfect, this is absolutely perfect!

Just as she was about to begin her performance according to the new script, raindrops suddenly began to fall from the sky, and soon the raindrops increased and soon turned into a downpour.

Everyone was caught off guard and hurriedly packed their things to hide in the car, even though the tents could still be set up and used.

But no matter how good the quality of the tent or how well it insulates against rain, it won't be very comfortable. People come camping to have fun, not to suffer.

Once in the car, Haruko said, "It's raining heavily now, so we can't continue camping. Why don't we drive back?"

Sonoko panicked upon hearing this. If she went back now, wouldn't her plan to confess her feelings have completely failed?

At this moment, Genda suddenly spoke up: "Haruko, you probably saw it when we came here. The mountain road leading into Red Maple Valley is quite dilapidated. Now that it's raining heavily, it would be extremely dangerous to drive out at this time."

In the world of Detective Conan, this kind of situation is quite common.

The group arrived at a secluded place with only one road connecting it to the outside world. The cell phone signal was also not very good.

Once inside, the roads will soon have problems—they might collapse, there might be mudslides, or the bridges might be destroyed; in short, you won't be able to get out.

This is the classic "snowball" mode, also known as the "island mode".

When a group of people are trapped in an isolated environment, all sorts of mysterious events begin to unfold.

Today's situation seems to fit this pattern perfectly; it seems the classic formula of the Conan world has finally appeared right beside me.

Jia Youzi nodded and said, "If that's the case, then we really can't take the risk. After all, I've heard that mudslides and other disasters often occur in this area. If we rush out and encounter them on the mountain road, the situation will only get worse. Let's stay in the car and wait until the rain stops before we decide whether to leave."

At this moment, Sonoko finally got a chance to speak.

"Oh, right, I suddenly remembered something, and it's related to you, Genda."

Genda River was slightly taken aback: "What does this have to do with me? What is it about?"

Seeing the curious expressions on everyone's faces, Sonoko continued.

"Genda, have you forgotten that this Red Maple Valley was once the Genda family's ancestral land, and there was even a castle within it?"