Detective Conan: The Literary Genius is Actually a Great Scientist

It started to drizzle early in the morning.

When Lin Ran woke up, a gust of wind blew in through the crack in the window, carrying a slight chill. He subconsciously hugged the soft, warm little maid in his arms, rested his chin on the top of her head, and sighed contentedly.

"Tsk, no wonder everyone likes a wife, kids, and a warm bed."

Lin Ran closed her eyes, her thoughts wandering. "Sleeping alone is called 'lonely pillow and sleepless nights,' while sleeping with someone is called 'hugging for warmth.' When it's cold, you can even generate heat by rubbing against each other and do some nighttime exercises that are good for your physical and mental health. The feeling is definitely not on the same level."

Lost in thought, Lin Ran's hand involuntarily burrowed under the covers. Miyano Akemi, fast asleep, frowned and mumbled something through her nose.

"Hmm... Young Master Ran, no more..."

"Huh? What are you saying, Akemi-nee? I don't understand."

Hearing the slightly teasing voice beside her, the maid's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes, only to see Lin Ran's contented smile.

Good morning, my dear Akemi~

"Good morning, Young Master Ran~"

They greeted each other in unison, and the two smiled at each other. After last night's physical and mental intimacy, the relationship between master and servant had undergone a qualitative leap.

Miyano Akemi curled up in Lin Ran's arms, greedily enjoying the boy's warmth and scent for a while, before stretching out a smooth, slender arm from under the covers, groping for her phone on the bedside table, and glancing at the time.

"Oh dear! It's past 7 o'clock..."

The maid's spirits lifted, and she instinctively tried to sit up, but then she frowned and fell back down.

Waaah... It feels sour and numb...

Young Master Ran was almost driven to his death by her last night.

It was his first time, and Lin Ran was a vigorous 18-year-old young man with plenty of energy and a great physique.

Having tasted the sweetness, he pestered her three times in one night... In the end, the poor little maid could only beg for mercy with a sob in her voice before Lin Ran temporarily let her go.

Akemi Miyano felt the strange sensation in her body, and her face turned red.

Young Master is too amazing, so amazing that it's a bit overwhelming...

However, recalling last night, she couldn't help but feel a touch of sweetness and infatuation in her heart.

Lin Ran noticed the maid's coquettish gaze, touched her nose, and chuckled awkwardly, "Um... Sister Mingmei, don't worry about anything today, just rest well and sleep a little longer. I'll take care of preparing breakfast!"

As he spoke, he rolled over and got off the bed.

After taking a refreshing shower and changing into clean clothes, Lin Ran tossed her hair in front of the mirror, looked at the spirited and dashing young man in the mirror, and nodded in satisfaction.

"Cool!"

It's been more than half a year since I came into this world.

As a healthy young man, the feeling of releasing all that pent-up anger at once is indescribable!

"Mingmei, have you forgotten some important procedure?"

Lin Ran, dressed neatly, stood by the bed again. Looking at the maid who had only now remembered to be shy, hiding under the covers with only her big eyes showing, completely unlike her enthusiastic and proactive self from last night, she mischievously pulled back a corner of the covers.

As spring light spilled in, Mingmei covered her fair chest with her arms. When she saw the face approaching, she blinked her big eyes before realizing what Lin Ran was talking about.

"Hmm~"

Tilt your head back, open your mouth, and give a gentle kiss.

Lin Ran then withdrew her head in satisfaction; a maid's special good morning kiss was a must.

……

As we stepped out of the villa, the rain had become as fine as cow's hair.

There was a fairly large general market nearby. Lin Ran strolled over with her umbrella and found the poultry section as if she knew the way well.

"Boss, bring me two plump pigeons and clean them thoroughly."

"Alright! Are you making soup for your family today, young man?" The stall owner, a warm-hearted uncle, quickly began preparing the soup.

"Yes, it's good for your health." Lin Ran nodded with a smile.

After dealing with the pigeons, he turned around and went to a traditional Chinese medicine shop next to the market with a sign that read "Hanfang Pharmacy". Following the prescription he remembered, he bought some blood-tonifying herbs such as angelica, astragalus, codonopsis, red dates, and goji berries.

"Sigh, what a pity, Touko doesn't go to school in Mika..."

When paying, Lin Ran touched her wallet and felt a little sad.

If Douzi were here, he wouldn't need to spend money to buy pigeons.

It's not that I'm stingy with the money, it's just that the pigeons are really well-raised. They're all plump and round, glossy and smooth, and look like the perfect pigeons for stewing soup. Just thinking about them makes my mouth water.

Carrying the prepared pigeons and a large bag of medicinal herbs back to the villa, Lin Ran hummed a song as she walked into the kitchen, placed two clay pots on the stove, lit the fire, and prepared to start simmering the soup.

As the saying goes, "One pigeon is better than nine chickens."

Pigeon soup, especially for girls, is a great way to replenish qi and blood and nourish the body. It is most suitable for... well, for nourishing the body after the first time.

Although it seems to be common in Japan to eat red bean rice after sex, the Lin family doesn't have that custom.

"Pigeon, angelica, astragalus, codonopsis, red dates, goji berries, longan, ophiopogon japonicus..."

Following the recipe his mother taught him in his previous life, Lin Ran placed the medicinal herbs and chopped pigeons into two separate clay pots in proportion, added water, covered the pots, brought them to a boil over high heat, and then simmered them over low heat.

While the soup was simmering, he went outside and brought in the newspapers and magazines that had been delivered that day.

Back in the kitchen, I occasionally stirred the soup pot with a spoon to prevent it from sticking to the bottom, while also checking the news to keep up with world events.

His new book is already being promoted in the newspapers.

Previously, editor Endo was quite puzzled and worried about his sudden abandonment of the recently popular mystery genre and his shift to the field of pure literature.

But last weekend, when editor Endo received the first draft of "Snow Country" and read it overnight, all his doubts vanished instantly.

This is so well written!

It was so good that even Endo, a seasoned editor who had seen many excellent works, could hardly believe that it was written by a boy who was not even twenty years old, and that he was Chinese.

A young Chinese boy has managed to portray the aesthetics of "mono no aware," one of the essences of Japanese literature, so profoundly and exquisitely, reaching a certain pinnacle.

No wonder Lin Ran looks down on detective novels.

If he could write such a timeless classic, he wouldn't even bother with those light readings; their perspectives would be completely different.

"Perhaps, this is what makes true geniuses stand out!"

This is the exclamation of Yuichi Matsumoto, the editor-in-chief of the Yomiuri Shimbun, after reading a copy of the first draft of "Snow Country" brought by editor Endo, as he slammed his fist on the table.

Both of them were stunned by Lin Ran's extraordinary talent.

Then they unanimously decided to vigorously promote Xia Mo's new book and get the momentum going. As for what kind of impulses Lin Ran's identity would trigger after it was revealed, that was no longer their concern.

Make the money first, then worry about the rest.

According to preliminary assessments by professionals within the Yomiuri Shimbun's editorial department, as long as the subsequent content of "Snow Country" maintains the quality of the beginning, it is foreseeable that it will create another sales phenomenon in the book industry when it is officially released.

Lin Ran happily read through the newspapers that praised her, then humbly glanced at a few that criticized her, before letting out two cold laughs.

It's just that he's in a good mood lately and can't be bothered with these tabloids. Otherwise, he would definitely have a good talk with those so-called "literary masters" who are trying to ride on his coattails. Do they really think I have no temper?

What if you can't win an argument?

Close the gate and open the garden!

After reading the Japanese newspapers, Lin Ran picked up a domestic newspaper he had specially subscribed to and learned about the latest news in China.

Although he can never return to his hometown, the same red color makes him still deeply love this land.

……

Having finished reading the newspaper, Lin Ran scooped a spoonful of soup from the pot, tasted it, and decided to simmer it a little longer since the flavor wasn't strong enough. Just as she put the lid on the pot, the kitchen door was suddenly pulled open.

A little girl with brown hair appeared at the door carrying a pink doll.

Lin Ran stared at her thick dark circles and asked curiously, "Hey, Xiao Ai, didn't you sleep well last night? Do you want me to boil an egg for you to apply to your eyes? It's a folk remedy that works wonders, it'll make a difference right away."

Ai: "..."

Don't you know why I didn't sleep well?

Looking at Lin Ran, who had transformed from a cool and handsome young scholar into a warm and domestic man in an apron, Xiao Ai asked, "Where's my sister?"

"Oh, Akemi-neechan, she's resting upstairs. Don't worry, your Onii-chan will be having breakfast, it'll be nutritious and full of love~"

Lin Ran looked proud.

That's right, isn't your older brother very capable?

They're very capable in every way!

Ai completely ignored his pleading look, not even bothering to roll her eyes, and turned to walk towards the living room, leaving behind a casual remark:

"I suggest you take some time to find a reliable construction company to redo the soundproofing of your walls, doors, and windows."

"Um?"

Don't you think the soundproofing in your house is terrible?

The little girl sat on the sofa, picked up a magazine, glanced at Lin Ran who came out, and exuded such resentment that she could play Kayako.

"Emmm..."

Lin Ran stroked her chin, thought back for a moment, and felt a little embarrassed.

In front of someone's own sister, he took advantage of her, and because he was so engrossed, he might have unintentionally given her a whole night of "live-streamed symphony of life and harmony"...

No wonder I was so resentful first thing in the morning; it turns out I'm just grumpy when I wake up.

guilt guilt...

Lin Ran silently repented for two seconds, then wisely turned around and slipped back into the kitchen, pretending to be very busy.

I'm definitely not going to renovate. I'll never renovate in my life. This is exactly the effect I want!

He added some water to the kettle, washed two eggs, and put them in to boil, intending to make a simple anti-swelling meal for the resentful little girl.

Then, he picked up a ladle and ladled out two bowls of pigeon soup from the casserole dish, which was already simmering with a rich and fragrant broth, and carried them into the living room.

"Come, Your Highness, try the nourishing pigeon soup that Onii-chan personally made."

He placed a bowl of soup in front of Ai, as a way of atoneing for his sins.

Xiao Ai lowered the magazine in her hand, revealing her eyes. Her gaze lingered on Lin Ran's face for two seconds. Seeing his eager expression, she hesitated for a moment, then decided to give him face, put down the newspaper, and picked up the soup.

The little nose brought close to the rim of the bowl and gently sniffed.

Hmm? It actually smells pretty good?

She took a small sip.

The warm broth slid down her throat, carrying the unique freshness of pigeon and the mellow sweetness of the combined medicinal herbs, instantly dispelling the morning chill and physical fatigue. A warm feeling spread from her stomach, making her feel so comfortable that she almost wanted to close her eyes.

He nodded his little head silently.

Seeing her drink several sips, Lin Ran smiled with satisfaction: "If it's delicious, drink more. This is a recipe my mother taught me. Thanks to your sister, we are able to drink it. This soup nourishes the blood and improves complexion, promotes breast enhancement and lactation, and is very nourishing."

As he spoke, he proudly picked up his bowl and took two big gulps.

"Breast enhancement and lactation promotion?" When Xiao Ai heard these four words, her hand holding the spoon froze in mid-air. The soup was still in her mouth, and she didn't know whether to swallow it or spit it out. A blush rose on her fair and delicate face.

All he could do was give Lin Ran a fierce glare.

Giving a young girl a breast-enhancing and lactation-promoting soup? Are you even human? Doesn't your conscience bother you?

Noticing her gaze, Lin Ran shrugged innocently.

He wasn't wrong. This soup is very nourishing. It's perfect for women, and men can drink it too, just to get some nutrition. Ai has been in the organization for so many years, she must not have been eating properly. Compared to her sister, she's much thinner, so she should drink more.

"Ahem, the key is nourishment. Ai, you're too thin, you need to eat more." He explained seriously, then quickly changed the subject, "By the way, did you have fun last night? I see you're back so late."

When last night was mentioned, the tea-haired loli's expression became somewhat subtle.

She put down her spoon, her icy blue eyes looking at Lin Ran with scrutiny and inquiry: "Last night... was very interesting, especially the gift you gave me."

"Oh? It came in handy?"

Lin Ran raised an eyebrow.

He could roughly guess what had happened. After all, Conan wouldn't care if the other person was a little girl when he got impulsive. It was a pity he wasn't there and didn't have the chance to film Ai-chan beating up the famous detective. It was a real shame.

Xiao Ai originally wanted to take the opportunity to ask Lin Ran what method he used to create the "Young Master's Bodyguard," a robot that was completely beyond the scope of current technological understanding, but she swallowed the words back.

Everyone has their own secrets.

Lin Ran has it, and so does she.

Most importantly... asking now would make it seem like I care a lot about what he gave me... I don't want him to get cocky!