Detective Conan: The Literary Genius is Actually a Great Scientist

Lin Ran casually wrote a small program that would trigger an alarm if there was anything unusual on Shiho Miyano's end. She sat down at her desk again and stared blankly at the night outside the window for a while.

Then he looked at the small blue pill bottle on the table.

He was going to try out the effects of the weakened version of CPH4.

But before that, we need to prepare. There are only 50 pills in total, and every one we use is one less, so we definitely can't waste them.

Lin Ran got up, walked to her bookshelf that occupied the entire wall, and took out several classic literary works.

These are tough challenges that require a high degree of focus and comprehension to overcome, making them perfect for testing the drug's efficacy.

In addition, he took out two books from his desk drawer: "History of Niigata Prefecture" and "Traditional Records of Aomori Prefecture".

This is a collection of Japanese local gazetteers that he specifically asked his editor, Endo Ichiro, to help him gather.

Yes, he's preparing to start his next book.

After the release of the manga "The Devotion of Suspect X" and its subsequent market success, not only did the editor, Endo, call him every day to urge him to finish the manuscript, but countless readers were also eagerly anticipating his next work.

The letters from readers that arrive at the newspaper office every day are piling up like a small mountain.

Lin Ran originally wanted to take a break and relax for a while.

But now the situation is different. He's no longer the only one at home. Besides his assistant, Mingmei, who needs to be paid, there's another little scientist who spends money like water on the way.

While the royalties from just one book, "The Suspect," are substantial, they can quickly run out and may become insufficient in the long run.

Especially before he could obtain any monetizable black technology from the system, all his expenses depended on his royalties.

What's worse, he hasn't finished paying off the mortgage on this villa yet!

What else is there to say?

Writing! Earning money! Supporting my family! Raising my little girl!

Lin Ran already has a plan in mind for her next book.

After arriving in the world of Detective Conan, he consciously tried to learn about the literary scene in this world.

Perhaps due to subtle deviations in the course of history, some popular classic literary works from the previous life did not originate in this world, or their styles are quite different.

This is also related to the popularity of detective culture in the world of Detective Conan and the booming market for mystery novels.

But this time, Lin Ran has no intention of continuing to write mystery novels.

He is preparing to write a book of pure literature.

Mystery fiction is ultimately considered a genre of fiction, and in the eyes of some self-important traditional critics, it is still a minor genre, a pastime.

Only pure literature with profound humanistic concern and artistic value can truly establish his status in the literary world, gain wider and higher-level recognition, and incidentally... win awards left and right.

Lin Ran suddenly realized that his readers and the readers of a famous international movie star's husband were currently arguing fiercely online, debating who was the true king of detective novels.

If I suddenly switch to pursuing pure literature, both sides would probably be completely bewildered.

Regardless, The Devotion of Suspect X is destined to stand at the pinnacle of mystery novels, without a doubt. Let Yusaku Kudo chase after it.

Lin Ran spread out the manuscript paper and solemnly wrote two elegant characters on it with a fountain pen—

"Snow Country".

That's right, his next book is Kawabata Yasunari's "Snow Country," the Nobel Prize-winning work hailed as the ultimate representative of Japanese mono no aware aesthetics, full of delicate sorrow and nihilistic beauty.

The Niigata Prefecture History and Aomori Prefecture Customs and Local Customs Books at hand are important reference materials for the locations where the stories in the book are based.

What is the king of mystery novels?

My buddy's next step is aiming straight for the Nobel Prize in Literature!

He wasn't worried at all about the huge sensation and controversy that his work, written by a Chinese person, was hailed as "the ultimate representative of Japanese mono no aware aesthetics."

This world is ultimately a world of geniuses.

Throughout history and across the world, countless prodigies have emerged out of nowhere in the literary and historical arena. Lin Ran is only slightly more "prodigy" than those geniuses. Is that not allowed?

Who says Chinese people can't be proficient in the aesthetics of Japanese mono no aware (the pathos of things)?

This is called cultural integration!

Of course, he wouldn't simply "copy" or "plagiarize".

The system requires him to "understand and apply knowledge"; simply copying and pasting will not improve his [literary literacy] level.

Therefore, before she officially began writing, Lin Ran needed to read, understand, and digest a large number of related literary works and local chronicles, deeply ponder the aesthetic essence of "mono no aware" (the pathos of things), and strive to make every detail in her writing authentic, believable, and full of texture.

In this way, when faced with any possible doubts in the future, he can use his understanding of the book to make the doubters question their very existence.

Preparations are complete.

Lin Ran took a deep breath, unscrewed the medicine bottle, and poured out a small, deep blue pill.

Without much hesitation, he put it in his mouth, picked up the water glass next to him, and swallowed it with water.

The pills didn't seem to have any particular taste; they were a little cool.

For the first few seconds, Lin Ran felt nothing at all, and even wondered if she had taken a fake medicine.

However, just as he put down his water glass, preparing to complain about whether the system had tricked him again—

A cool current seemed to explode from the depths of my brain.

"Buzz..."

It was as if I heard a soft resonance in my ear.

His previously chaotic thoughts were soothed and straightened by an invisible force. The world seemed to be slowed down in his perception, or as if the dust had been wiped away, becoming incredibly clear and transparent.

He picked up the book "History of Niigata Prefecture" and opened it.

My gaze swept over the dense text that recorded the local history, climate, products, and folk legends.

Content that previously required repeated reading and careful consideration to understand and memorize now flows into my mind with unparalleled ease.

Comprehension, memory, information processing speed... all have been elevated to an unbelievable level.

"Is this... what it feels like to overclock your mind?"

A hint of amazement and excitement flashed in Lin Ran's eyes.

My buddy is now a "drug-addicted" man.

Without wasting any time, he immediately immersed himself in reading and studying, flipping through thick books quickly and efficiently absorbing and digesting a large amount of information.

Time flies when you're focused.

During this time, Mingmei, after finishing her work, would quietly push open the study door and peek in.

Seeing Lin Ran completely absorbed in the book, occasionally turning the pages and taking notes, the assistant's beautiful blue eyes were filled with admiration and a touch of heartache.

She also went into the study when she was cleaning during the day.

Amazed by the abundance of books on the bookshelf, she picked up a few to browse out of curiosity.

What shocked her even more was that in many books, whether the original Chinese text or the Japanese translation, the margins were filled with notes and reflections written by the boy in both languages.

Previously, she thought that her young master was like her younger sister Shiho, a genius who was detached from worldly affairs, with innate talent and effortless ease.

But when she actually saw these notes, she realized that behind this extraordinary talent lay unimaginable diligence, hard work, and daily accumulation.

Genius is not scary.

What's terrifying is that geniuses work even harder than you!

"No, I can't keep going down this low!"

The assistant was deeply moved and inspired.

The young master has worked so hard, how can she be content with just cleaning and cooking?

She needs to work hard, she needs to study too!

She wanted to become someone worthy of standing beside the young master, someone more useful, not just a pretty face who could only call him "young master."

Thinking of this, Miyano Akemi gently placed a pot of hot tea and a clean cup she had prepared in an inconspicuous corner of the desk, and cast a gentle glance at Lin Ran, who seemed completely unaware that she had come in.

Then, she tiptoed to the bookshelf, and by intuition, carefully selected a literary work for which Lin Ran had taken detailed notes, and held it carefully in her arms.

"I'm definitely going to devour this book before bed tonight!"

She set herself a small goal.