Furthermore, it's strange that the "Red Rice Research Institute" was established only after Xu Milu obtained the giant delicious radish seed.

Where did Ren Honghe get the seeds? What is her purpose? Why is she so elusive? Is it really just that, as the person in front of me said, Ren Honghe doesn't like to see outsiders?

Asking such detailed questions, even the dumbest person would realize something was wrong. Xu Milu pretended to be very nervous and asked:

"How do you know all this? Who are you people? Has something happened to Sister Honghe?"

"Xiao Xu, Xiao Xu, don't be nervous. Actually, I didn't explain clearly just now. These two are from the National Security Bureau. They are responsible for protecting Professor Ren, which is why they are so concerned about Professor Ren's social connections."

Wang Manyi quickly explained, "Don't you know? The Ping Pong grape variety from Honghe Research Institute is not sold to the public, which is why we officials want to talk to you about cooperation."

"Cooperation is no problem, but—Professor Ren?"

Xu Milu's surprise was now genuine.

"Ms. Ren is now a professor at the Agricultural University's Research Institute. Didn't she tell you?"

Zhou Xiang closed his notebook, realizing he couldn't find anything useful anymore, and fearing Xu Milu would tell Ren Honghe about it, he immediately ended the conversation.

I really don't know Xu Milu.

Even Ren Honghe herself doesn't know this.

...

...

Not long after Xu Milu left.

Zhou Xiang rubbed his temples wearily, his tense emotions causing him slight anxiety.

"The young girl was very sincere and showed great trust in the authorities from beginning to end. She did hide something, but I don't think it's a big deal."

The female staff member slowly and methodically organized her notes and continued:

“The higher-ups won’t allow an investigation into Ren Honghe, so you’ve started by investigating her social connections. But you haven’t made any progress. If you ask me, just keep an eye on the research institute. Anyway, Ren Honghe will come out sooner or later.”

"I just feel like something's not right, but I can't quite put my finger on it—"

Zhou Xiang stretched his neck, looking dejected: "Where do you think Ren Honghe is hiding? We can't find her anywhere, she's like a ghost."

"Ding-dong—"

The woman's phone rang. She glanced at it and said with a serious expression, "We got a reply from Sichuan and Chongqing. They said Ren Honghe has returned to the research institute."

"!!!"

Zhou Xiang had a look on his face that said, "I've been screwed over."