He's in Detective Conan, and he's the mastermind behind everything.

Ai covered her forehead, shrank to the side, and pouted: "Because you are Liu Ying, and you are so nice to me for no reason, of course I will be wary."

Ying Sheng pouted: "Can't I just be a good person?"

“I’ve investigated your background, and among them…” Ai paused, then lowered her voice slightly, thinking of Ran at home, “there are two people who went bankrupt for you. Can you really be considered a good person?”

Ying Sheng whispered, "First of all, it was their own choice. I tried to dissuade them, after all, I don't need their money, I only care about love. Secondly, how do you know the story ends after they've gone bankrupt?"

Ai was slightly taken aback, then asked suspiciously, "You went to help them after that? Are you that kind?"

Ying Sheng chuckled: "You can think of me as having ulterior motives if you want. But think about it, after experiencing this ups and downs, won't they have a deeper understanding of life, understand what 'true love' is, and be more likely to develop feelings for me?"

Furthermore, if I drive people to the brink, what if they suddenly decide to kill me in revenge? I don't want to have to worry about that every day.

By combining these two approaches, I will not only help them, but also help them overcome their past experiences.

"!!!"

Ai was shocked and speechless for a long time. She stared blankly at Hotaru before letting out a long sigh: "I've never seen a scumbag like you go to such lengths."

"Well, it's about pursuing differences."

Ying Sheng smiled and said, "Can you understand a little bit now? Most of the time, I genuinely just want to be kind to people. And even from a purely utilitarian perspective, making good connections will always benefit me."

Xiao Ai became increasingly surprised: "How could someone like you believe in the principle of good deeds being rewarded?"

"Of course not, it's just... well, at least not entirely. Like I just said, being a nice guy reduces a lot of trouble, and I can focus on what I want to do."

Besides, aren't you my good fortune right now? It's perfectly normal for me to believe you completely.

Looking at Ying Sheng's earnest eyes and the gentle smile between his brows, Xiao Ai inexplicably felt her heart race. She immediately turned her head away and continued watching TV, humming softly, "As expected of a top-notch host."

Hotaru chuckled softly: "So, does Fusae need it?"

"You should save it for Miss Lan. I'm just a little kid, and I can't even go out right now."

"Xiaolan has other gifts, including a luxury wallet. Are you sure you want to talk about practicality?"

"...the scarlet one."

"OK, they also have styles for children, you..."

"No need, thank you! Also, I must remind you that there are many reasons for crimes of passion, and even if you are kind to everyone, you may not be able to avoid them."

"Oh, okay, I've learned something."

Ying Sheng shrugged, said nothing more, and lay down on the sofa to watch a documentary with her.

A little while later, Xiaolan came out after changing her clothes and watched TV for a minute. She felt a little dizzy and lightheaded for some reason, so she went back to her bedroom to get a copy of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" and sat opposite Yingsheng to read the book.

The pages of the book turned gently between my fingers from time to time, making a rustling sound that intertwined naturally and harmoniously with the sound of the television.

Watching the DNA double helix slowly rotate on the television, Ying Sheng felt an unprecedented sense of peace within her.

I don't know how much time passed, but then—ding-dong!

Ying Sheng received an email on his phone.

He glanced at them, stood up, and looked at the two people who were simultaneously looking at him.

"Let's go, let's scale the fish."

Sorry, I owe you two long chapters. I've been severely sleep-deprived lately, and I feel like I'm floating when I walk. Take a break, take a break.

Chapter 263 Red and Black Reversed, Genius Ai Deserves Warmth!

After leaving a note for Junairik, who was engrossed in his research, Hotaru went downstairs through the main entrance. After wandering around outside to make sure there were no spies, Ran, carrying Ai Haibara, jumped out of the window. Her legs were slightly bent, and she landed silently.

“Actually, there’s no need for that,” Ying Sheng said casually. “It’s not about keeping out honest people, but about keeping out scoundrels. If someone really wants to monitor this place, a few cameras can easily catch them.”

"That's still better than going through the main entrance, right?"

Ran put down Ai Haibara, took her hand, and followed Hotaru towards the street corner. She glanced at Hotaru, who was still wearing a white T-shirt, then at Ai Haibara, who was wearing a light purple shirt and shorts, and finally looked back at herself in her pink and white color-blocked short-sleeved shirt. She finally looked dejected.

“We’re not hiding anything at all, we’re even bolder than before, we’re not even wearing masks.”

"Anyway, our disguise skills can only fool passersby, so it doesn't matter. The best way to hide our identities is to make sure our opponents don't suspect anything," Ying Sheng said.

"Huh? But didn't Mizuki-kun say before that someone might be following us?"

"It was possible before, and it's possible now, but with Mr. Amuro's phone as bait, the chances of us being watched are much smaller now."

Not far from where she started, Ying Sheng flagged down a taxi. Her destination was the underground parking lot of a nearby shopping mall. There, she transferred to a black Toyota and drove herself to another shopping mall.

"You've secretly built up a power base?"

Ai Haibara, sitting in the back seat, couldn't help but ask.

Ying Sheng chuckled: "Take a deep breath, can't you smell the fragrance of lavender?"

Ai Haibara was slightly taken aback.

Xiaolan immediately realized what was going on and said speechlessly, "You left the keys to another woman's car, right? What we're doing now is very dangerous. Aren't you worried about getting her into trouble?"

"She's using the car, but it's registered under someone else's name," Ying Sheng said casually. "Besides, as long as we don't get caught, that's fine. I consider myself a brainy person, but I've always wanted to avoid direct confrontation."

Recalling the previous plan, Xiaolan nodded in deep agreement: "You are a cunning and scheming schemer."

Ai Haibara, however, had a strange expression. "You two dared to force your way into a research institute heavily guarded by the organization. What are you talking about strategy? Isn't it enough to just brute force your way through?"

Shortly after, another shopping mall arrived. Ran and Ai Haibara waited in the car. Hotaru got out of the car and went to the locker to retrieve the things that Sumiyoshi would put there. He quickly returned to the car and handed a black travel bag to Ai Haibara.

"Take a look and see if it works."

The vehicle started moving again. Ai Haibara opened her travel bag, inside which was a bright silver metal box. She tried to open it, but found a four-digit combination and asked a question.

Ying Sheng thought for a second: "0410".

This is Shuiyue Yingsheng's birthday.

The metal box was opened, and a wisp of cold air escaped. The black flannel lining was divided into two spaces. On the left were some simple chemical experimental instruments such as test tubes and droppers, and on the right were some medicine bottles placed in slots.

After inspecting everything, Ai Haibara closed the metal box: "So-so, but some things are still missing."

Ying Sheng smiled and said, "Some things are really difficult to handle, Miss. You have to understand the difficulties we ordinary people face."

“Are you even an ordinary person? It’s only been less than five hours since I made this request.” Ai Haibara tapped the metal box with her fingertips, making a crisp tapping sound. “Besides, we can ask the Suzuki Foundation for help with the remaining drugs that aren’t obviously prohibited.”

"It's probably okay to violate the law, but this is for the sake of scientific progress. Don't treat them as rigid guardians of the old ways."

"So you've already contacted them, right?"

"No, not really. Although I don't know if the truth serum you make will be as magical as Drug A, making people answer every question, generally speaking, hallucinogens are enough. By damaging a person's higher thinking abilities, it will be difficult for them to lie logically, and the most logical parts of what they say will be more likely to be true."

After Ying Sheng finished speaking, he looked up at the rearview mirror: "I saw it in a popular science magazine, is that right?"

Ai Haibara nodded: "Pretty much. Hallucinogens can affect a person's cognitive abilities. If they wanted to lie then, they might say something like aliens sent them to attack Earth, and they would be easily exposed."

But I must remind you, even if he has received professional training, prepared a clear logical chain for counterfeit information, and used keywords and other anchor points to reinforce his message, this method may not necessarily work, at least not in the short term.

Ying Sheng nodded in agreement, as he had experienced this firsthand and still didn't know the name of that Vermouth's sycophant.

Mr. Anonymous is truly a tough guy.

A thought flashed through his mind, and Ying Sheng asked curiously, "The truth serum you're planning to make can solve this problem?"

Ai Haibara said calmly, "In my opinion, it's probably possible, but the specific effects are still uncertain."

"Wow! That's impressive!"

Ying Sheng was quite surprised. Even in his previous life, he rarely saw such an intelligence-gathering drug that targeted the brains of primitive organisms.

After all, by then, most human brains had already completed data evolution. Even those born before the advent of evolution, except for a very small number of die-hards who resisted technological progress, mostly had brain-computer interfaces installed.

The gods and Buddhas possess supreme authority; if they so desire, they can see through all of humanity's thoughts at a glance.

Unless that person has the protection of another god or Buddha.

Even those low-level information brokers rely on hacking skills to gather intelligence, and they have a hard time dealing with die-hards from the old era.

As for things like biological agents...

It seems that it is only sold in the black market of the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Jiuhua Temple. Unfortunately, he has never had any need for it in the past and has never bought it.

Thinking of this, Ying Sheng hurriedly asked, "The distillery wouldn't have something like this, would it?"

"There shouldn't be any, otherwise everyone who joins the organization would be interrogated first, so how could there be any undercover agents?" Ai Haibara chuckled softly, with a hint of sarcasm. "That gentleman is most concerned about Drug A, and doesn't care much about other aspects."

"Oh--"

Ying Sheng suddenly laughed: "So you really were slacking off every day back then."

"Otherwise what? You can't expect someone like me who's been coerced to willingly dedicate all my talents to the organization, can you? I don't have Stockholm syndrome."

Ai Haibara snorted: "Anyway, most researchers can't understand the core data, and those who can understand it have similar thoughts to me. As for the progress of the experiment, it's up to me to say what I want. If you hadn't rescued me, I would have kept dragging it out."

Ying Sheng raised an eyebrow slightly: "Your passive-aggressive attitude won't fool many people."

The software from Itakura Taku's side and Gin's previous statement about the organization's attitude towards Sherry both indicate that Sherry's slacking off has already disappointed the organization.

"Ugh--"

Ai Haibara lowered her head and sighed, "Of course I know that, but what can I do?"

"Did the distillery use your sister to threaten you?" Ying Sheng asked.

"Of course there are. I would tell them then that I have been working very hard, but when it comes to science, there is no clear progress bar."

"Haha, impressive, impressive. The distillery's boss must be desperate to use drug A to prolong his life, right? Are you trying to wear him down to death?"

"I vaguely had this thought, but my sister and I would definitely die before he died, so I don't know what I was thinking before. I guess I couldn't see the future, and I was thinking of sinking into despair while also being unwilling to give up on myself."

"I see... I'm sorry."

"I should be the one thanking you."

"Xiaolan's lap pillow is so soft, do you want to try it?"

"What? I..."

While Ai Haibara was still in a daze, she felt herself being picked up and laid down on the back seat of the car. Her small head was gently lowered, and what she touched was a softness and warmth that she hadn't felt in a long time. What she saw was a pair of eyes as gentle as ripples on a spring pond, and there was a faint sense of familiarity in them.

"I'm sorry, Ai, I'm not as perceptive as Suigetsu-kun." Ran smiled gently, "But I'll always be here, and now you can take a good rest."

Ai Haibara felt as if something had struck a deep chord in her heart, and a sliver of light finally pierced through the enclosed darkness.