Mu Xuejun pondered for a moment and said slowly: "I think we should first find out those who spread the rumors and understand why they said so. Maybe some people just heard it from others and were misled by others."

Lin Weidong frowned, thought for a while, and said, "Okay, let's do as you say. If these people did it on purpose, I won't let them off easily."

At the same time, Mu Yushang was not idle either.

She asked around in the compound and found a few people who were the most powerful in spreading rumors. She confronted them face to face: "What right do you have to say bad things about Sister Zhiyue? Do you know her? She is busy doing scientific research for the country, and you are here to make sarcastic remarks. Aren't you ashamed?"

Mu Yuchang was so angry that her pretty face turned red and her chest heaved violently. Not only did these people not restrain themselves, they became even more unscrupulous.

A woman with curly hair crossed her arms and said in a shrill voice, "She? She's doing scientific research? I think she's been in the countryside for too long and can't tell the difference between reality and dreams. The threshold of our compound is about to be broken by her bullshit."

A tall and thin man next to him echoed with a mocking smile on his face: "Girl from the Mu family, we understand that you want to protect your friend, but don't fool people with such a fantasy. Anyone can do scientific research. If she really has this ability, we can all reach for the stars."

A middle-aged woman in a flowered shirt curled her lips and said sarcastically, "Doing scientific research? I don't think she even knows which way the door of the laboratory opens. She might be wandering around outside and came back to brag about herself to raise her status."

These sarcastic words came one after another, like cold arrowheads, piercing straight at Mu Xuejun.

Mu Yuchang's eyes were red and anger was burning in her heart. She never expected these people to be so stubborn and unreasonable.

Taking a deep breath, she tried to calm herself down and said loudly: "Why do you say that? Zhiyue spends day and night in the laboratory for her research project. The effort she puts in is beyond your imagination!"

At this time, a short and fat man in the crowd laughed harshly, with a look of disdain on his face: "Oh, she's still in the lab day and night, and she talks like it's real. You said she's doing scientific research, where are the results? Show them to us, don't talk nonsense here."

The people around also started laughing, and the laughter was like salt sprinkled on Mu Yuchang's wounds.

Mu Yuchang clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms. She suppressed her anger and said word by word, "Just wait. It won't be long before Zhiyue's research results will shock everyone. When the time comes, let's see what you have to say!"

The curly-haired woman sneered and rolled her eyes. "Shocked everyone? I think it's shocking us. If she can come up with results, I'll lick the ground of this compound clean."

The tall and thin man also added fuel to the fire: "That's right, I think she is just doing nothing outside under the guise of doing scientific research, and she wants to cheat everyone's respect when she comes back."

The woman in the flowered shirt also started to make a fuss: "That's right, we can't tolerate such a liar in our compound. When she comes back, we will have to question her and see how she can come up with another story."

Mu Yuchang looked at the ugly faces of these people and felt sad.

She knew very well that it would be futile to argue at this moment, as these people had long been blinded by prejudice.

She secretly vowed to let these people see Lin Zhiyue's achievements with their own eyes and make them feel ashamed of their words and deeds today.

Thinking of this, Mu Yuchang straightened his back, glanced at everyone coldly, and said, "You will pay the price for your ignorance and prejudice, just wait and see!"

After saying that, she turned around and strode away, leaving those people behind to continue sneering at her.

But Mu Yushang did not look back. Her heart was full of trust in Lin Zhiyue and anticipation for the moment when the truth would be revealed in the future.

Mu Yuchang returned home angrily and went straight to her grandfather Mu Xuejun's study.

At this time, Grandpa Lin and Grandpa Bai were also here. The three old men sat together and discussed some family matters.

Mu Yuchang's eyes were red and her voice was choked with sobs as she told everyone in detail about the malicious slander against Lin Zhiyue by those people in the compound.

As the three old men listened, their faces became more and more unsightly.

Grandpa Lin slammed the table so hard that the teacups on the table jumped up and some tea splashed out.

"This is outrageous! Zhiyue is a well-behaved and sensible child who devotes herself to scientific research. How could she be slandered by these people like this!"

Grandpa Bai was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, shaking his head repeatedly: "These people are simply making up stories out of nothing. How can we allow our beloved granddaughters to be bullied like this!"

Lin Weidong was even more furious, his hands were shaking slightly with anger. He turned around and walked a few steps to the phone, grabbed the receiver, and quickly dialed the number of the president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

After a few beeps, the line was finally connected.

Lin Weidong took a deep breath and tried to make his tone sound calmer, but his anger was still evident in his words: "Hello, Dean? I'm Lin Weidong."

Then, he recounted to the dean in a clear but angry manner the disgusting gossip in the compound and the groundless accusations against Lin Zhiyue.

After finishing his speech, Lin Weidong paused, his tone became particularly serious, and he said righteously: "President, I now seriously suspect that there is a spy in the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Otherwise, how could these people in the academy know so much about Zhiyue's work situation and be able to speak so confidently. Zhiyue is involved in important national scientific research projects, and confidentiality is of vital importance. Now these rumors have seriously affected Zhiyue's life and the reputation of our families. I hope that your academy can investigate this matter as soon as possible, give us an explanation, and clear Zhiyue's name."

On the other end of the phone, the dean's voice was low and firm: "Mr. Lin, don't worry, I will investigate this matter thoroughly. The Chinese Academy of Sciences has always attached great importance to the confidentiality of scientific research projects. It is our dereliction of duty that such a situation has occurred. We will never let these unfounded rumors harm scientific researchers."

After hearing the dean's promise, Lin Weidong's anger subsided a little, but he still said seriously: "Dean, Zhiyue can't let these inexplicable rumors ruin her reputation and future. I hope you can get a result as soon as possible and give everyone a satisfactory answer."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Weidong turned around and saw that the three old men were still angry.

Mu Xuejun stood up, paced back and forth, and said slowly: "This matter is not that simple. It is not enough to rely solely on the National Academy of Sciences to investigate. We also have to think of a solution."

Grandpa Bai nodded and agreed, "Yes, we can't just sit there and wait for death in the compound. We have to let those who spread rumors and cause trouble know that we are not easy to bully."