Guns and Coffee in the World of Science

Chapter 139 Snowy Night Sniper

The winter sun, high in the sky, offers little warmth, but its dazzling light casts a brilliant white glow on the snow. The ski resort is surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains, and the air is filled with a refreshing chill. The snow reflects the sunlight like a glittering diamond carpet.

A figure slid swiftly down the snowy slope, swiftly and with the agility of a falcon. Chen Shuo, snowboarding, was seen with a graceful and fluid grace, each turn clean and precise, sending up a shower of fluttering snowflakes. Nearing the bottom of the slope, he gently leaped, his body tracing a beautiful arc through the air, finally landing in a steady and handsome pose before Mao Li Ran, Sonoko, and Haibara Ai.

"Wow..." Yuanzi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, her eyes full of light, "Brother Shuo, you are so handsome! You look like you came out of a movie!"

Mao Lilan slightly widened her eyes, a smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of her mouth, and a look of admiration flashed in her eyes: "It's really amazing!"

Even the usually calm Huiyuan Ai couldn't help but look at Chen Shuo a few more times, with a rare hint of approval in her eyes: "The movements are quite clean and neat."

Chen Shuo smiled faintly and reached out to remove his goggles. His hair was a bit messy from the wind, but it made him look even more handsome. He looked at the three pairs of bright eyes in front of him, a confident smile on his lips, and said softly, "The snow is really good right now, it feels great to step on. The weather is also very good today, it's a perfect day for skiing."

He took a deep breath of the cold, crisp air and exhaled lightly, his eyes full of satisfaction. "Sure enough, we came to the right place."

Smiles appeared on the three of them. Sonoko couldn't help but say, "Your cool moves really gave me motivation! I must try snowboarding today!" Then she excitedly ran to the ski equipment area.

Mao Lilan looked at Yuanzi's back and couldn't help laughing. She turned back to look at Chen Shuo with a bit of mischief on her face: "Then let's try it too? But I'm not that good, you have to teach me."

Chen Shuo raised his eyebrows, reached out and patted her shoulder, and said softly: "Don't worry, I will teach you. Later you will be able to stop on the snow as handsomely as I did just now." He spoke with a confident and warm smile, which made people feel at ease.

Huiyuan Ai stood aside with her arms folded, the corners of her mouth slightly raised: "I hope you don't just look handsome, but also have to be useful when teaching."

"Don't worry, I'm a very good skier," Chen Shuo said with a smile. The winter sun shone on their backs, making the snow even more crystal clear.

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On the snow, Mao Lilan and Hui Yuan Ai were agile, speeding down the snowy slopes on their skateboards, their movements smooth and skillful. They were obviously already skiing masters, with a perfect combination of speed and technique. Every turn was clean and neat, splashing snowflakes.

However, looking across the garden, the scene was completely different. She stood trembling on the snow, her hands tightly grasping Chen Shuo's arm, the snowboard beneath her feet swaying restlessly as if ready to lose control at any moment, her entire posture filled with anxiety and absurdity. Chen Shuo, however, appeared remarkably patient, standing beside her, guiding her step by step and correcting her movements.

Mao Lilan slid down the ski slope and stopped at the bottom. Looking back at this scene, she couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh: "Haha, I've never seen Sonoko snowboarding before! As expected, she doesn't know how to do it at all!"

Hearing Mao Lilan's relaxed laughter, Hui Yuan Ai suddenly stopped and turned to look at her in shock. She couldn't help but complain in her heart: "Not sisters! Your man is teaching her skiing hand in hand now? Are you so confident? Don't you have any ideas at all?"

Ai Huihara turned her gaze to Sonoko, who was not far away. She looked innocent, with a hint of panic from time to time, as if she had no experience skiing. But to Ai Huihara, this all held a different meaning. She couldn't help but narrow her eyes, a silent warning rising in her heart: "This Suzuki Sonoko... is too much! How dare she cling so blatantly to Chen Shuo! How abominable!"

However, she herself felt that the anger in her heart was a little strange. It was definitely not out of jealousy, but simply a feeling of being injustice for Mao Lilan - at least that was how she explained it to herself.

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As night fell, the ski resort, illuminated by the twinkling lights, became even more tranquil and dreamy. The bright moonlight cast a romantic hue across the white snow. Chen Shuo, Mao Lilan, Sonoko, and Huihara Ai, though somewhat exhausted after a day of skiing, wore satisfied smiles. The laughter and joy of skiing lingered in the air for a long time.

"It's so cold tonight, why don't we stay nearby?" Chen Shuo suggested, his eyes sweeping over the three people beside him.

"Great!" Yuanzi agreed immediately, her eyes full of excitement. "Let's rent a villa! We've been skiing all day and it's already so late. We can stay and enjoy it even more!"

Mao Lilan nodded, a gentle smile on her face: "Yes, this way we don't have to rush back, and we can have a good rest."

Huiyuan Ai stood aside with her arms folded and nodded: "Indeed, driving at night in this kind of weather is quite dangerous. It is safer to stay here for one night."

Soon, the group found a small villa near the ski slopes. The wooden architecture evoked a warm and cozy atmosphere. A thick layer of snow covered the roof, creating a tranquil atmosphere under the light. Opening the door, they discovered a simple yet inviting interior. A fire lit in the fireplace, its orange glow instantly dispelling the cold outside and adding a touch of warmth to the house.

"Wow, it's so comfortable here!" Yuanzi threw herself on the sofa as soon as she entered the house and breathed a long sigh of relief. "After skiing all day, I can finally have a good rest."

Mao Lilan walked to the fireplace, stretched out her hands to warm them, and chuckled softly, "Yes, I had a lot of fun today, but I'm really tired now."

Chen Shuo put their luggage aside and skillfully checked the facilities in the house. "This villa is nice. There is plenty of heating and hot water. Relax here later."

Huiyuan Ai stood by the window, watching the snowflakes falling outside, and said lightly: "This place is quite quiet, it's not bad to stay here."

"What about dinner?" Yuanzi suddenly sat up, her eyes flashing with anticipation: "I don't want to eat instant noodles!"

"Don't worry, I've prepared everything." Chen Shuo smiled and took out a bunch of hot pot ingredients and seasonings from his bag. "It's so cold today, it's perfect for hot pot!"

"Hot pot?" Mao Lilan's eyes suddenly lit up, and her tone was full of anticipation: "That's great! Eating hot pot after skiing is simply the perfect combination!"

Yuanzi even jumped up from the sofa and excitedly pumped her fist: "It's really Brother Shuo, he even prepared this! I'm going to eat to my heart's content tonight!"

Soon, Chen Shuo expertly arranged the pots and pans and placed the ingredients in order. The hot pot broth began to boil, and the aroma quickly filled the room, dispelling the chill and whetting everyone's appetite.

"Wow, this smells so good!" Ran Mao Li sat at the table, her eyes full of anticipation.

Yuanzi couldn't wait to pick up a piece of hot pot beef and put it in her mouth. She immediately squinted her eyes in satisfaction. "This is so delicious! Eating hot pot after skiing is simply the pinnacle of life!"

Although Huiyuan Ai was not as exaggerated as Sonoko, she also picked up a piece of cabbage that was cooked just right. After tasting it carefully, she nodded silently: "It tastes good."

Chen Shuo smiled, watching the three girls eat happily, and put a piece of meat into his mouth: "Enjoy it, we still have to play tomorrow."

Mao Lilan smiled as she ate and said, "Thank you, Brother Shuo, the arrangements for this whole day are perfect."

"That's right!" Sonoko agreed vaguely, "I'm already looking forward to tomorrow!"

Outside, snowflakes continued to fall, the night darkening, but inside the villa, a warm and cozy atmosphere filled the air. The four of them sat together, enjoying a steaming hot pot, the atmosphere relaxed and warm. In this moment, all the fatigue and cold seemed to be completely forgotten, leaving only laughter and a sense of complete satisfaction.

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After dinner, the atmosphere in the house became even more lazy and cozy. The steam from the hot pot still lingered, and the flames in the fireplace danced, casting a warm orange glow that made the entire room feel particularly cozy. After a satisfying meal, several people slumped by the fireplace, chatting casually and enjoying the relaxing moments after skiing.

"So what are we going to play next?" Yuanzi lazily leaned on the sofa and pinched her bulging belly with her hand: "But I said, no more cards. Anyway, I won't play with Xiaolan anymore!"

"That's right." Huibara Ai nodded calmly, her tone as calm as ever, but her eyes revealed a deep recognition. "Xiaolan's luck is simply not comparable to that of a normal person. Playing cards will only bring shame upon herself."

Mao Lilan listened to the two people's complaints and stuck out her tongue a little embarrassedly: "It's not that exaggerated... I just happened to be a little luckier."

Sonoko and Haibara Ai rolled their eyes when they heard this. This person has a problem with his self-perception!

Chen Shuo, who was listening to this, found it amusing. He raised his hand and handed over a box of flying chess, a carefree smile on his face. "Since no one wants to play cards, let's try flying chess. At least it has some strategy, which will give us a few more rounds of struggle."

"Flying chess?" Sonoko took the chess box, took a look at it, and nodded. "This is fine! At least I won't lose too badly."

"Yes, this is fairer than playing cards." Haibara Ai nodded slightly, spread out the chessboard, picked up a small yellow plane and placed it on the starting point, with a little more eagerness in her eyes.

Several people gathered around the table, taking turns rolling the dice for flying chess, and the pieces advanced methodically across the board. Flying chess was clearly more fair than cards, but even so, Ou Huanglan held her own. Her pieces flew safely throughout the entire process, narrowly avoiding the opponent's attempts to intercept them several times, and even successfully sent several planes home.

Around the fireplace, laughter and chatter continued, dice rolled on the chessboard, and chess pieces chased each other, filling the room with a relaxed and warm atmosphere. Snowflakes continued to fall quietly outside the window, and this small piece of joy inside the house seemed like the most beautiful corner on this winter night.

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Amidst the laughter and chatter by the fireplace, Chen Shuo's expression suddenly changed, his eyes fixed, and his demeanor instantly shifted from relaxed and at ease to tense and alert. He glanced toward a corner outside the window, then shouted without hesitation, "Be careful!"

Before he finished speaking, he quickly picked up Huiyuan Ai beside him and lifted the low table with his right hand to block the crowd. At this moment, the glass suddenly shattered, and the sharp cracking sound pierced the silence of the room.

"boom!"

As the low table flew up, wood chips flew everywhere, almost in sync. The extremely fast impact hit the table, leaving a clear trace of a bullet penetration. Sonoko and Ran Maori's pupils shrank sharply at the sight, and the shock on their faces was instantly replaced by an instinctive reaction.

"Sniper!" Sonoko shouted, her voice full of shock and fear.

Mao Lilan also screamed, quickly grabbed Sonoko's hand, and pulled her to the sofa next to her for shelter. Chen Shuo, holding Huiyuan Ai, swiftly turned over and hid behind the cabinet on the other side.

The relaxed atmosphere in the room completely vanished, replaced by a solemn and tense atmosphere. Shattered glass and flying wood chips littered the floor, and the air seemed to still linger with the scent of gunfire. They all knew the shot had been aimed directly at them. If Chen Shuo hadn't quickly lifted the table to block it, the consequences would have been disastrous.