Survival Manual of the Science Fiction World

Chapter 93 Port Wine

Fortunately, Gin either forgot about Chu Ming or let him go in the end, and didn't forcibly drag Chu Ming over to be used as a punching bag the next day.

Feeling like he had escaped death, Chu Ming arrived at the organization's laboratory, where a tall figure was already waiting. He had handsome features and a carefree smile on his lips, which, combined with the black and gold earring on his left ear, made him look somewhat sinister.

This is Porter, the current head of the lab after Sherry left.

Potter received a message from the BOSS that, in addition to drawing blood, the BOSS asked them to check Chu Ming's body for any hidden injuries as compensation for the blood draw. Normally, these research fanatics would not be so kind as to help people with their physical examinations.

But he didn't expect that even though it was the BOSS's order, that bastard Granbury would be more than an hour late!

He spoke with a hint of sarcasm: "Oh, a rare guest indeed! Isn't this Granbury? What, finally found the time to condescend to visit our humble lab? I've been waiting for you for ages..."

Chu Ming retorted irritably, "Don't talk like a prostitute soliciting customers. I tried my best to get here. I'm injured!"

Potter's face darkened. How could this kid have such a sharp tongue? But considering that his blood might lead to a breakthrough in the experiment, he tolerated it.

He patted the bed next to him forcefully: "Come lie down quickly, I can't wait, I'll be gentle!"

Chu Ming: "..."

If this is Potter's revenge, fine, he's already disgusted.

Sure enough, Chu Ming felt it when they were drawing blood; all that talk about being gentle was just bullshit.

"Didn't you say you'd be gentler? Be careful, or I'll tell Gin and cut off your test subject supply!"

When it came to test subjects, Potter was clearly even angrier.

"What supply? We've run out of test subjects long ago. I went to Gin and he just brushed me off. The experiment is basically stalled now, all because your action team is incompetent."

"What does this have to do with us? It's clearly your own fault for being useless. A bunch of guys with amazing resumes from top universities, how come they can't even compare to Sherry? From the moment she refused to continue the experiment until now, the progress has basically stagnated. And you still have the nerve to ask Gin for her? Humph."

Potter roughly pulled out the syringe, refusing to communicate with Chu Ming any further. His delicate eyebrows drooped slightly. Was this his problem? This was clearly the BOSS's experiment being far too far-fetched, wasn't it?

Moreover, the reason why Sherry was able to achieve so much was because she had a family legacy. Her mother participated in a project and left her a lot of secret documents and materials after her death. Previously, only Sherry in the entire experimental group had the right to view these.

However, all these documents disappeared with Sherry's defection, and it is very likely that she took them with her or hid them. That's why the BOSS kept telling Gin that he must capture Sherry.

After a thorough examination, Potter kicked Chu Ming out.

Is this kid here to buy some drugs? During the physical examination alone, he practically plundered all the drugs the experimental group had recently developed.

How could his body look like it had suffered a serious injury a week ago and was barely breathing?

This abnormal recovery ability is truly amazing; he needs to study it carefully.

Chu Ming shook his head. Potter's mental fortitude was really lacking. He only took a few hundred million doses of the potion, why was he so angry? The potion was developed to be used by people, wasn't it?

Chu Ming returned to the days of taking taxis, and took a taxi home.

I had just sat down and hadn't even had a sip of tea when the doorbell rang.

—It's Conan.

"Brother Chu Ming, where have you been all these days? I came twice and didn't see you either."

At this time, Conan didn't have many allies on the front lines yet, and he was aware of every move the organization made.

Currently, the only police officer he has contact with is Inspector Megure, and it's impossible for Inspector Megure to tell Kogoro Mouri everything.

Therefore, he knew nothing about the massacre that had taken place at Ghost Mountain and the war between the organization and the police. He did not suspect Chu Ming at all. He just thought that Chu Ming had been involved in some murder case because he had not returned.

"There was an unexpected situation at the company, and I was away on a business trip for a week. Why didn't you call me if you needed to contact me?"

"It's nothing serious. Do you still remember Sonoko?"

"That heiress of the Suzuki Group? What happened?"

"What else? Have you forgotten that you promised her you'd attend some magic offline gathering? She's been asking Xiaolan about you every day lately, so Xiaolan doesn't have time for me anymore—cough cough, she doesn't even have time for herself."

Chu Ming looked at Conan teasingly: "No time to spend with you?"

"Ahem—it's the day after tomorrow, you absolutely have to remember, otherwise that girl Sonoko... But I've noticed Ran's been acting strange lately, she even bought a new outfit, sigh, she must be missing me."

Seeing Conan suddenly sighing, Chu Ming poured cold water on his enthusiasm.

"You haven't shown up for so long, maybe Xiaolan has fallen for someone else. You've probably heard the saying, 'A woman dresses up for the one she loves.' This sudden change in appearance definitely means she's in a new relationship!"

!!!

Conan looked up abruptly: "Impossible! Ran would never do that!"

Chu Ming whistled maliciously: "Maybe~"

Chapter 94 Whose Jealousy Has Been Overturned?

Pulling Chu Ming along, Conan rushed back to the detective agency, intending to calm himself down, but then he saw Ran dressed up beautifully, carrying her handbag and preparing to leave.

No way, no way. It can't really be...

He rushed forward and said, "Sister Xiaolan, where are you going? I want to go too! Brother Chuming said he wants to go as well!"

Fearing that Ran wouldn't agree, Conan also dragged Chu Ming into it.

Chu Ming had been dragged along, and the wound on his back was throbbing with pain. Hearing this, he looked surprised. When did he say he wanted to go?

Ran put her index finger to her lips, glanced at Kogoro Mouri who was still fast asleep inside the door, and whispered.

"Sorry Conan, I have something to do outside. How about you let Brother Chu Ming show you around?"

Conan panicked and blurted out, "No, no, Ran-neechan, where are you going?!"

Xiaolan looked helpless and whispered, "I'm going on a date, it's not appropriate for you guys to come along~"

Conan's eyes widened: "A date?"

"A date with Shinichi."

Conan breathed a sigh of relief. So it was a date with him. He had always said that Ran would never fall for anyone else.

"Oh, so you're on a date with Shinichi-nii. Good luck on your way, and be careful on the road~" Conan smiled cutely as he watched Ran walk away.

"Brother Chu Ming, look! Xiao Lan dressed up so beautifully, and she actually went on a date with me! You just know how to scare me..."

As Conan spoke, he met Chu Ming's complicated gaze, and his voice gradually softened: "What's wrong, Brother Chu Ming? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Ran and Shinichi are on a date?" Chu Ming looked at him like he was an idiot.

"Yeah, with me...!!!!" Conan suddenly realized.

"But you're Conan now, who would she be dating?"

Conan jumped up angrily: "Who cares who it is? Maybe someone lied to her. What does it matter to me who she goes on a date with!"

Chu Ming rolled his eyes: "Fine, I'm going back now, bye."

His wound still hurts; he needs to go back and rest.

"Didn't I say it's none of your business? What are you doing?"

He had already turned and left, but Conan dragged him along to sneakily follow Ran Mouri.

Why don't you just follow him yourself? Why drag him into this?

If you hold back for a moment, you'll only get angrier; if you back down, you'll only feel like you've lost out. You might say you don't care and it's none of his business, but your actions tell a different story.

The two secretly followed Ran Mouri to a coffee shop.

"Who is Lan on a date with? And who picked this place? It's so tasteless!"

Looking at the elegantly decorated coffee shop in front of him, and then at Conan who was obviously lying through his teeth, Chu Ming took a careful sniff.

"Mmm, sour, too sour."

Conan glared at him angrily: "Brother Chu Ming, don't talk nonsense. I just wanted to help Ran keep an eye on things. She's so naive, what if she gets fooled?"

The two quietly opened the door and slipped inside, then went to the table behind Xiaolan's seat.

"Hello, what would you two like to drink?"

Conan casually tapped the menu twice, then leaned back in his chair and quietly peeked forward.

"Little friend, please sit properly. It's dangerous like this; you could easily fall."

The waitress gently reminded Conan.

Ran Mouri instinctively turned around and exclaimed, "Conan, what are you doing here? Um... and what's Chu Ming doing here too...?"

Conan, caught red-handed, scratched his head and chuckled, "I also want to see Shinichi-nii-san~ I haven't seen him in so long~"

Chu Ming was also helpless: "Ke Nanfei wanted to drag me out, but I didn't feel comfortable letting him run away alone."

"Shinichi is so slow~ Why isn't he here yet~" Conan glanced sideways at the door.

Ran had no choice but to tell the whole truth: "Okay, Conan, actually it wasn't Shinichi who came today."

Conan perked up: "Who is that? Why are you using Shinichi as a shield when you come out to meet him?"

Xiaolan smiled, her expression softening, and said with a look of reminiscence, "He was someone who was very, very important to me."

Conan's jealousy flared up instantly: "Important? More important than me—more important than my Shinichi brother?"

Chu Ming looked at Conan's forehead, which was slightly sweaty, and he panicked. He realized that their love had vanished.

Ran couldn't help but pat Conan's head: "This can't be compared, Conan. Okay, I'll go buy you a small cake. Once you get the cake, you'll obediently go back with Brother Chuming, okay?"

"Oh dear, there's no comparison~" Conan was already full of worries, and Chu Ming added fuel to the fire with his cheeky attitude.