I'm in Detective Conan, and I start with the Grand Theft Auto system.

The three people sat around the fire, pinching pieces of roasted fish with their hands and putting them into their mouths.

There was no salt, no seasoning, not even the most basic flavoring.

The fish itself has a faint earthy taste, and the charred parts are a bit bitter.

But for three people who hadn't eaten anything since last night, had been soaking in cold water for most of the night, and were almost completely exhausted, this was already a delicacy.

Xiao Lan ate in small bites. Although it didn't taste very good, the hot fish made her feel much better.

Ayako ate quite earnestly, tearing off small pieces and chewing slowly, her eating manners very refined. However, the hand holding the fish was trembling slightly, indicating that she was actually starving.

Lin Shen ate the fastest.

He devoured the fish in a few bites, neatly arranging the bones beside it, and then picked up a second one.

Just as he was taking his second bite, a sound suddenly came from outside the hole.

It wasn't the sound of a wild animal, it was the sound of a human.

The man's voice echoed through the densely forested valley: "Is anyone there?! Is anyone there?!"

Xiao Lan was startled and almost dropped the fish in her hand.

She suddenly stood up, rushed to the cave entrance, and looked outside.

About two or three hundred meters away on the riverbank, a group of people dressed in search and rescue team uniforms were spreading out along the river, holding walkie-talkies and portable megaphones, and shouting loudly.

The person in the lead was holding a German Shepherd on a leash.

Xiaolan's face lit up with joy, and she quickly ran back into the cave, excitedly exclaiming, "President! Ayako-neechan! The search and rescue team is here!!"

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Three hours later.

After Lin Shen, Xiao Lan, and Ling Zi were escorted out of the mountains by the rescue team, they were first taken to a temporary medical tent for a simple check-up.

None of the three had serious external or internal injuries; they only had some minor exhaustion and a few abrasions, so they did not need to be taken to the hospital.

They are standing next to a search and rescue vehicle.

Then Sonoko's voice rang out from not far away: "Ran!!! Big sister!!!"

She rushed over and hugged Xiaolan and Lingzi tightly, pushing them both back half a step.

She hugged the two of them, buried her head in Xiaolan's shoulder, and burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably: "Waaaaah—I was so worried about you!!"

"I thought something had happened to you!! I thought I'd never see you again!!"

"Do you know how scared I am?!"

Xiaolan was struggling to breathe from the tightness of the hug, but she reached out and hugged Yuanzi back tightly, her voice trembling slightly.

"It's alright, it's alright... We're fine, nothing's wrong."

Ayako, her eyes also red-rimmed, gently patted Sonoko's back, her tone as tender as if she were comforting a frightened child:

"Alright, alright, Sonoko, stop crying. See, we're back safe and sound, aren't we?"

The three of them huddled together and cried for a long time next to the search and rescue vehicle.

Conan did not participate in the hug.

He walked past the three girls with his hands in his pockets, went straight to Lin Shen, and said confidently, "President, I knew you'd be alright!"

Lin Shen glanced down at him. He smiled and said, "Good to know. Under normal circumstances, I'll be fine."

When Conan heard this, he pondered silently.

What is the usual situation?

The events that happened last night—the black bear, the bridge fall, the waterfall, the hypothermia—were categorized as "normal occurrences" in the other person's definition.

He wanted to ask, "What would be considered a special case?"

But after thinking about it, Conan ultimately decided not to ask.

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A few days later, in the afternoon, sunlight streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows of 221b café, casting a warm glow on the wooden tabletops.

The deep rumble of the coffee machine and the soft clinking of cups and saucers blended together, creating a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere in the shop.

Lin Shen sat by the window, holding a hot Americano in his hand, his gaze aimlessly drifting to the crowds coming and going outside.

Looking back on the thrills I experienced at the resort a few days ago, it feels like a dream veiled by many layers of gauze. The images are still there, but they no longer have any real weight.

But for Akemi, who was sitting across from him, things weren't so easy to turn over.

She held a latte in both hands, her expression still showing the lingering fear from hearing the whole thrilling story, and muttered to herself, shaking her head slightly:

"I never imagined... that even the Suzuki family's resort is this unsafe. I always thought that a private resort of that caliber would have the highest level of security."

Lin Shen took a sip of coffee and casually continued the conversation: "Yuanzi later told me that it was a major loophole in the property management company's management."

"The surrounding protective netting was damaged, and they didn't notice it for more than half a year. The black bears sneaked in in batches through that gap."

"After the incident, the property management company had to pay a large sum of money to get it over with."

Akemi, holding her coffee cup, said thoughtfully, "I see... But to be honest, when it comes to matters of personal safety, it's best not to entrust them to others in the future!"

Lin Shen nodded, agreeing with this viewpoint.

As the two were chatting, the coffee shop door was pushed open.

The wind chimes on the door frame tinkled sweetly.

Lin Shen looked up and raised his eyebrows slightly.

He recognized the person who came in; it was Chikako Ikeda.

Today, the other person was wearing a smart beige suit jacket paired with dark trousers, looking dashing and heroic, a stark contrast to the image of him who was chased to the brink of death by a black bear at the mountain resort that day.

After entering the room, she glanced around and quickly located Lin Shen's position, then walked straight over.

When Chikako Ikeda walked to Lin Shen's table, she abandoned her previous arrogant and haughty attitude, and her tone and posture became much more humble:

"President Lin, I haven't had a chance to properly thank you for what happened that night. I can never repay your life-saving kindness."

"It's just a small token of my appreciation, please don't be shy."

As she spoke, she placed an exquisitely packaged gift box on the table in front of Lin Shen and gently pushed it towards him.

Lin Shen glanced at her and did not refuse.

He reached out, picked up the gift box, unwrapped it, opened the lid, and glanced inside. It was a watch.

The dial is exquisitely crafted, the strap is made of dark brown alligator leather, and the buckle is engraved with a logo he recognizes.

He recognized the brand; the watch was probably worth seven figures or more.

However, Lin Shen was already a rich man and could buy whatever he wanted whenever he wanted.

So he didn't show much surprise or excitement, he just nodded, closed the watch box, and said in a calm and polite tone, "Thank you, it's a nice gift, I like it very much."

Upon hearing this, Chikako Ikeda secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

A rare, unpretentious smile appeared on her face.

Instead of leaving, she stood there and looked around the café's interior, her tone filled with genuine appreciation: "The decor of this place is very nice. It's high-end, but it doesn't feel pretentious."

"The space is quiet enough, making it suitable for daydreaming or writing."

"I'll probably come here often for coffee and to relax."

Lin Shen glanced at her, having already received her gesture of goodwill.

He didn't put on airs, turning his head to say, "Akami, make a note of this. Next time this Miss Ikeda comes, give her a 20% discount."

Akemi smiled and responded, then greeted Chikako Ikeda with a beaming smile.

The two women quickly started chatting.

Akemi first politely complimented Ikeda Chikako's outfit and demeanor, then her eyes suddenly lit up as they chatted, her tone revealing obvious surprise: "Wait a minute, are you that Ikeda Chikako-sensei?"

"The author of 'Grey Sky'? I've read your book!"

Chikako Ikeda paused slightly, then a reserved smile appeared on her lips: "You've read it?"

Mingmei nodded repeatedly, her enthusiasm visibly increasing several degrees.

Friendships between women can sometimes be formed so quickly.

The two chatted for more than ten minutes, during which time Chikako Ikeda went to the restroom.

As soon as she walked away, Akemi's expression immediately switched from "enthusiastic reader/fan" to "shrewd business partner".

She leaned closer to Lin Shen, lowered her voice, her eyes shining, and her tone carried the excitement of discovering a new business opportunity: "Boss, I've thought of another great way to launder money!!"

Lin Shen glanced at her while holding his coffee cup, signaling her to continue.

Mingmei spoke much faster than usual: "Isn't your friend a writer? And an award-winning one at that!"

"We can collaborate with her. Novel publishing, film and television adaptation, copyright management... these are all very easy channels to operate."

After hearing her finish speaking, Lin Shen waved his hand almost without hesitation and said, "Okay. Go ahead and do it."

Akemi's face lit up with joy, but then a hint of hesitation and worry appeared. She lowered her voice, "But... I'm worried she might refuse. After all, this kind of thing—"

Lin Shen interrupted her concerns before she could finish speaking, his tone carrying a confident calm: "Don't worry!"

"Her novel was plagiarized from someone else's work, so there's no moral constraint on it."

Upon hearing this, Mingmei's previous hesitation vanished, replaced by a confident assurance: "That makes things much easier!"

A few minutes later, Chikako Ikeda returned from the restroom.

Akemi got up and went to greet her, leading her to sit down beside her, and then they began to chat in hushed tones.

Chikako Ikeda's expression was initially one of surprise and astonishment.

Her gaze involuntarily drifted past Mingmei to Lin Shen, who was sitting by the window.

Lin Shen was holding a slightly cold Americano, calmly looking at the street scene outside the window, not participating in their conversation.

He had no interest in such a trivial matter.

Chikako Ikeda remained silent for about ten seconds before finally putting down her coffee cup, nodding slightly, her hands trembling with excitement!