Science Fiction: Starting from Obtaining Sophon

After all, he saved his life. It would be extremely impolite not to thank him in person. It would be better to thank him in person.

Moreover, he had developed a great deal of curiosity about this guy these past few days.

The changes in Genda River were so dramatic, from a timid and cowardly otaku in the eyes of his classmates to a formidable figure with accurate judgment, keen insight, and decisive action.

This kind of transformation is similar to Tang Bohu suddenly becoming Kublai Khan; the contrast is really quite large.

More importantly, he really wanted to know if he would have actually shot the three thugs if they had tried to escape.

Soon it was time to leave school, and the students poured out of the classroom like the receding tide, rushing towards their destinations that they had been looking forward to all day.

Meanwhile, Shinichi Kudo, Ran, and Sonoko headed towards the villa area where Genda River was located.

"Ding-dong——————"

The door opened, and it was Genda River who opened it. He seemed quite surprised by the three's visit, but he still immediately invited them in.

Along the way, seeing the neat and orderly courtyard of the villa, Yuanzi, like Xiaolan who had visited for the first time, was truly impressed.

"Genda, I didn't expect you to have changed so much! The courtyard is so tidy, and the furnishings in the living room are also so neat. They look simple, but you must have put a lot of thought into them. Did you hire someone to clean them?"

After asking the three to sit down, Gendagawa smiled after hearing Sonoko's words:

"I'd love to hire someone to clean up, but what can I do? I'm not exactly penniless anymore, but I'm no longer a young master. I have to do many things myself."

After saying that, he asked a few questions and then brought out some drinks and snacks to treat the group. Then they started chatting.

"Thank you so much, Genda-kun!"

Shinichi Kudo suddenly said very solemnly.

Genda was slightly taken aback, but then he understood that this was a way of thanking him for saving him before.

He couldn't help but smile slightly. Being thanked by this guy in the world of Detective Conan was a kind of achievement. If he had a system, especially an achievement system, he would definitely have gained a lot at this moment.

"You're too kind, Kudo-kun. It was nothing more than a small favor."

Seeing his nonchalant demeanor, Shinichi Kudo felt a sense of relief for some reason. Although he had decided to come and express his gratitude, he was actually somewhat reluctant to do so.

This is mainly due to pride. As a genius detective, he was defeated by a novice detective in his area of ​​expertise, so he was bound to feel resentful.

More importantly, Gendagawa was not considered an outstanding person by others, and only recently has he risen to prominence.

Being suddenly surpassed by someone he looked down upon, and then even saved by them, filled him with pride, but also left him feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

After expressing my gratitude, I felt a huge weight lifted off my shoulders and instantly felt much lighter.

"By the way, Genda-kun, I've had a question for you while I was recovering. In that situation, if those three thugs had been determined to escape, would you have fired your gun?"

After asking that question, his expression became very serious, and Xiaolan, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

He thought to himself, "What's wrong with Shinichi? He came to thank me, but he's acting like he's here to interrogate me. I wonder if Genda will be angry?"

Sonoko frowned. "Kudo, what are you saying? The situation was critical at the time. If we hadn't done that, you wouldn't have survived. I know him well. He's been timid since he was a child. He wouldn't even dare to kill a chicken. How could he possibly shoot someone?"

Genda River glanced at Shinichi Kudo with a sidelong look, a slight smirk playing on his lips, but it held little of a smile, instead adding a touch of coldness.

"Whether I would fire the gun or not, I don't know. But judging from the result, I didn't fire it. I just wonder if Kudo-kun would have wanted me to fire if the criminals had charged at me recklessly?"

Chapter Fifty-Two: The Best Vegetables at the Market

Shinichi Kudo's pupils contracted slightly. This question was like a sharp sword, instantly cornering him.

If I were to say that I wouldn't shoot even if a criminal rushed at me, it would not only be hypocritical but also unrealistic. However, if I were to say that I would shoot, then the question I asked would simply become a joke.

Looking at Shinichi Kudo, who was in a predicament, Gendagawa smiled faintly. This washing machine is still too green. He is overly concerned with morality and even has a faint moral fastidiousness. This is a sign of immaturity.

Actually, this problem is quite simple: if the preconditions change, the result will also change.

"Kudo-kun, there is never a standard answer to this kind of thing. There are just too many things in this world that can affect the outcome."

If the assailant really rushed at me, I think I would shoot. I wouldn't risk my own life and my classmates' lives by gambling on whether the assailant would shoot. Sometimes, excessive kindness is actually a form of cruelty.

Ran, standing nearby, nodded in agreement: "Genta is right. When facing vicious criminals, the first thing to do is to protect your own safety and the safety of your companions. If you're just afraid and worried, you're only risking the lives of good people, which is not worth it at all."

12 Shinichi Kudo nodded silently, feeling a pang of shame in his heart.

“Genda is right. There are no ‘what ifs’ in many things. People’s choices in different situations are not necessarily the same. If you put yourself in danger because you are worried about executing prisoners, wouldn’t that be foolish?”

After figuring this out, he felt a sense of relief.

After the topic was put aside, the atmosphere gradually became harmonious. Genda was also keen to make friends with these people, as they were all key figures in this 'Detective Conan' world, each of whom was a walking 'space-time energy' generator.

Making friends with them is a win-win situation, since you'll need to take advantage of them in the future.

"Let's all stay for a meal before we leave. I just bought a lot of excellent ingredients yesterday, so we can all enjoy them together."

Xiaolan and Yuanzi both hurriedly tried to dissuade them:

"You were just discharged from the hospital yesterday, how can you cook now? Let me do it."

Sonoko also spoke up, "Don't try to be brave. You've suffered such serious injuries, and your wounds have only just begun to heal. If they reopen, you'll be in real trouble."

The last two girls went to the kitchen with Genda to prepare lunch, leaving Shinichi Kudo alone in the living room. Watching the three of them busy in the kitchen, it was as if they were a family.

As the King of Vinegar in Asia, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions. However, he knew nothing about cooking and couldn't help at all. He would only be kicked out by Xiao Lan, which made him feel quite frustrated.

At this moment, in the kitchen, Genda River saw this scene.

Zhizi projected the analysis results onto his retina, where he saw data on various vegetables and seasonings in the kitchen.

High-quality salmon

The ten best quality tomatoes in the entire market.

These are the three best quality white radishes in the entire market.

High-quality mackerel

The best quality chicken in the entire market.

"………………………"

This is also one of the uses of the Sophon: it can select the highest quality items from a large pile of objects.

For example, with a whole bunch of salmon piled together, how do you choose the right one?

With Tomoko, there's no need to think anymore. Just select the salmon that Tomoko chooses, and it will definitely be the best quality salmon among all the salmon.

The same applies to vegetables. After scanning, Zhizi can easily select the best quality vegetables from a large pile.

This is one of the reasons why, even though his cooking skills are only average, the dishes he makes taste quite good.

The ingredients of a dish are also very important.

Xiaolan, who often cooks, quickly noticed this as well.

"Genda-kun, you have such a great eye for picking ingredients! The vegetables you bought are all of very good quality."

After looking at the vegetables, Xiaolan couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Yuanzi, who was standing nearby, was curious and took a look. Sure enough, just as Xiaolan had said, all the raw materials, whether meat or vegetables, were of excellent quality.

For example, tomatoes, each one is bright red, plump, and uniform in size, making them a pleasure to look at.

The same applies to other vegetables; they are all quite similar in size and color.

This was very familiar to Yuanzi because the special-supply vegetables her family ate were just like this, but those were special-supply vegetables.

Although she was a rich heiress, it didn't mean she was ignorant. She knew that selecting such neat and beautiful vegetables required a lot of effort, which was why those vegetables were very expensive.

The money they spend on one meal is enough for an ordinary family to eat for a long time.

The current situation made her a little suspicious. Did this guy still have the habit of eating specially supplied vegetables even now?

He immediately frowned and said, "Yuanda River, actually, these specially supplied vegetables are no different from regular vegetables, except that they look a little better. You need to change your old habit of being extravagant."

Genda River's lips twitched. He hadn't expected that some vegetables would lead this young lady to such a conclusion.

He has never had the habit of putting on a show of wealth beyond his means. He consumes only what he can afford, and he has absolutely no habit of eating specially supplied vegetables.

"Sonoko-kun, you've misunderstood. These vegetables aren't special supplies; I picked them out one by one, and the same goes for these meats."

Seeing his serious expression, Sonoko knew he wasn't lying, nor did he need to. In other words, these really were the ones he had selected.

Now it was Sonoko's turn to be dumbfounded.

"No way, Gendagawa, do you have OCD?"

These tomatoes are all the same size and of excellent quality. In a whole market, you could probably only find ten of these good-looking ones among several shops. The same goes for the white radishes.

I hate obsessive-compulsive disorder the most!

Genda River, however, didn't hold back and tapped Sonoko on the forehead.

"Sonoko-san, my dear Sonoko, what are you really thinking? I just have a better ability to pick things out."

Then, ignoring Yuanzi, he quickly began processing the ingredients, leaving Yuanzi, who was about to explode in anger, somewhat at a loss. In the end, she could only snort and start helping as well.

Xiao Lan chuckled to herself, which only confirmed her judgment: the two of them definitely had a deep connection, but she didn't know why they were having a disagreement.

But Genda's ability to pick things is just too amazing! And he's really mysterious; he always manages to surprise people. Next time I go grocery shopping, I definitely have to go with him…

Meanwhile, the boring washing machine in the living room had no idea that its little cabbage, which it had kept hidden since it was a kitten, had begun to develop curiosity about other cats.