Chapter 399 Didn't they know she was a researcher at Herwin's Laboratory? [1st Update]

Otherwise, how could such a coincidence happen?

Why did the experimental data from the experimental area managed by Pei Tianyi all leak right after Ying Zijin visited the research base?

What's even more coincidental is that Ying Zijing is also very good at computer skills.

Even the anonymous forum on Qingzhi Middle School can be turned into a real-name forum, making it easy to steal experimental data.

“Her?” Upon hearing Ying Yuexuan’s words, Pei Tianyi was slightly taken aback, then frowned slightly. “She had no reason to do this.”

The research direction of this experiment is new electronic intelligent weapons.

If it could be completely designed and invented, global science and technology would see a new level of progress.

Although the experiment is not yet perfect, the experimental data is unique in the world and is very valuable.

Those who want this experimental data include some powerful families who are hostile to the lab's investors, as well as some clandestine forces.

After all, these new electronic intelligent weapons can instantly enhance the hard power of a family.

However, without understanding electronic intelligent weapons, even if you obtain experimental data, it will be of no use.

The data from their lab was leaked, not deleted.

Therefore, Pei Tianyi thought that either the internal researchers had been bribed, or those rival families had hired hackers to directly infiltrate their computers.

He naturally added many layers of security to these experimental data.

Pei Tianyi just checked, and there are no signs of intrusion on the computer.

This proves that, if it is the latter, the other party's computer skills are far superior to his.

Ying Zijin has the ability, but there's really no reason for it.

"Senior brother, you trust her that much?" Ying Yuexuan was slightly surprised. She pursed her lips. "According to what that vice dean said, everyone who entered the research base today is a suspect. Why did you rule her out as a suspect?"

Could it be that even Pei Tianyi has been attracted by Ying Zijin?

How many times have they met?

Ying Yuexuan took a deep breath, her nails digging into her palms.

She closed her eyes, looking very tired: "Senior brother, since you trust her so much, I can't say anything more. I can't help you with anything. I'm sorry, I'll leave now."

“Yuexuan, that’s not what I meant.” Pei Tianyi stopped her, his brows furrowing even more. “You’re right, she is a suspect, but we shouldn’t be so hasty without evidence.”

Anyone who is accused of stealing experimental data will have their career in the scientific research field over.

Ying Yuexuan stopped in her tracks: "I'm just analyzing this rationally. She can hold a grudge against my grandmother and refuse to treat her illness because my aunt forced her to donate blood. Isn't she narrow-minded?"

"Your grandmother..." Pei Tianyi was about to say something when he saw the vice president rushing down from upstairs with a cold expression.

Ying Yuexuan stopped speaking and didn't say anything more.

“Vice Dean,” Pei Tianyi greeted him, “I request that an investigation team be established. Everyone who entered the research base yesterday must be investigated. No one can be let off the hook.”

The vice dean glanced at him and said calmly, "You don't need to tell us. We will carry it out immediately. I have already sent someone to tell the dean."

"It's just too late today; the investigation order will be issued as early as tomorrow morning."

“Vice Dean, there’s no need for Yuexuan.” Pei Tianyi glanced at Ying Yuexuan. “She has been by my side the whole time and has never touched a computer. I can assure you of that. You can also check the surveillance footage.”

Even if nothing is found in the end, accepting an investigation will arouse suspicion and damage one's reputation.

He also had to help Ying Yuexuan apply for a research fellow position in the lab, as having been investigated was not a good experience.

The vice president frowned.

It was at this moment that the two assistants returned and retrieved the surveillance footage from the six floors of the core area.

The vice principal first reviewed the surveillance footage of the experimental area.

Ying Yuexuan did indeed stay with Pei Tianyi the whole time, without touching anything, not even taking out her phone or any other electronic devices.

“Alright, considering you’ve indeed contributed a lot to this project, I’ll grant your request,” the vice dean said. “However, if all the other suspects are eventually cleared, she will still have to be investigated.”

Ying Yuexuan smiled and said, "In that case, I will cooperate."

The vice dean ignored her and pulled up the video footage from the exhibition area, his expression changing slightly: "What are these students doing using the computers here?"

Who comes to the exhibition area without carefully examining the exhibits?

What on the computer could be more captivating than the exhibits, making it necessary to see them at that particular time?

"It seems these six students are indeed highly suspicious." The vice dean closed his laptop, glanced at the time, and said, "Please come back the day after tomorrow to complete the handover procedures."

He didn't even look at Pei Tianyi's expression before leaving with his two assistants.

Ying Yuexuan looked up: "Senior brother, thank you."

“It’s a small matter.” Pei Tianyi pressed his temples, his expression hardening for the first time. “If I find out who it was, I will never forgive them.”

Ying Yuexuan's heart skipped a beat, and her palms became sweaty.

Pei Tianyi didn't say anything more, but simply said, "Let's go, I'll take you back."

**

At this time, in the southeast corner of the university town.

In a deep alley.

Ying Zijing pressed down on each wall brick, and when she reached the seventeenth brick, she looked up and said, "It's here."

Fu Yunshen turned around, walked over, and glanced at him indifferently: "You've hidden it quite well."

As he spoke, he smiled and reached out to pat her head: "Our Yaoyao is really amazing, with sharp eyes."

Ying Zijin took a step back: "If you take an inch and then a mile, it will be even harder for me to catch up."

Fu Yunshen half-squatted down, his peach blossom eyes shining gently: "Hmm—then I'll take my time pursuing you. Anyway, in the position of your boyfriend, I'm the first heir."

Ying Zijing leaned against the wall and looked at him.

They had already defused the other nineteen bombs; this was the last one.

Fu Yunshen has the ability to defuse the bomb and prevent the other side from detecting it through remote monitoring.

The man placed his hand on the wall bricks, his inner strength surging out, and pressed down slightly.

With a "click," the square bomb disguised as a wall brick was launched.

"Wow, that's awesome." Qin Lingyan moved closer to Fu Yunshen. "Is this bomb model the new one from the NOK forum's trading section?"

Although Ying Zijing frequently visits the NOK forum, she mainly reads gossip and buys medicinal herbs, and has never paid attention to weapons.

Her phoenix eyes narrowed slightly: "How powerful is it?"

Qin Lingyan thought for a moment: "Blowing this city up would be a piece of cake."

Fu Yunshen didn't use any tools; he disassembled it by hand.

“Big sister, your bracelet…” Qin Lingyan glanced at it, her eyes sharp, “The style looks familiar.”

"A bracelet?" Ying Zijing raised her right arm. "You mean this?"

It was a silver bracelet with an ice-blue gemstone set in it.

Even in the darkness, its brilliance cannot be concealed.

“Yes.” Qin Lingyan looked at it carefully. “This one gem is worth 300 million. Big sister, you’re wearing an entire island on your wrist.”

Ying Zijing paused, then looked at Fu Yunshen: "You really are a spendthrift."

She really didn't know that the bracelet was so expensive.

She received a complete set, including a necklace, earrings, and a tiara.

The crown has twenty-two such gems.

Fu Yunshen was still defusing the bomb: "Brother is rich."

After a pause, he added, "It's too late. You should go back and rest. You have a mock competition tomorrow."

Ying Zijin nodded: "Send me a WeChat message when you get back."

After the girl left the alley, Qin Lingyan suddenly realized what was happening and spat out a mouthful of cola: "Holy crap?"

He was deeply shocked: "Didn't you say you would never design anything again?"

Fu Yunshen's slender fingers weaved through the red and blue lines, his voice unhurried: "Yaoyao is my exception. In front of her, I don't need bottom lines or principles; she is."

"Pah! That's called double standards." Qin Lingyan suddenly remembered something. "Old Fu, if your words get back to IBI, won't they be furious?"

It was only after the case of the Zhong family's treasured jade shop going missing that he vaguely realized that Fu Yunshen was the mysterious chief executive officer of the IBI.

He had always thought they were brothers in arms, both on the IBI's wanted list.

Of course, the names on the IBI wanted list and the NOK bounty list are just fabricated identities by Fu Yunshen, as is his appearance.

"Old Fu, not to be mean," Qin Lingyan pulled out a bag of instant noodles from her pocket to satisfy her craving, "even though you said you never show your real face at IBI, and that you always disguise yourself with a different face, do you know how many people are lusting after your body?"

"IBI headquarters has thousands or even tens of thousands of employees. Although there aren't many women, there must be at least several hundred, right?"

With a flick of his inner strength, Fu Yunshen severed a red electrical wire.

This time bomb is now completely useless.

He stood up, wiped his hands, straightened his clothes, revealing his prominent collarbones: "Trying to seduce me?"

“Yeah,” Qin Lingyan said. “On Weibo, that national male god ranking, do you think you got number one? It’s just your face and body.”

"Like this?" Fu Yunshen seemed to be thinking, his eyelashes fluttered, and he suddenly smiled, his tone lazy, "I know how to pursue my girl now."

Qin Lingyan: "???"

It seems like something terrible has happened.

**

The next day.

Early in the morning, at seven o'clock, the students in the dormitory area were awakened by an alarm.

Unless there is a major event, this alarm will not sound at all.

All the players who qualified directly for the international competition were called to the lobby on the first floor.

A ten-man squad entered, dressed in matching uniforms and carrying guns.

The players had never seen anything like this before, and most of them were quite flustered.

"Why are the investigation team here?" A girl next to Ilna asked in surprise. "W-no, could something really have happened?"

The last time the investigation team appeared was because a spy had infiltrated the university town.

Ilna frowned, her expression turning cold: "Even if something happens, what does it have to do with us?"

She only cares about the international finals.

On the other side.

Teng Yunmeng was also nervous: "Zijin, what are they doing?"

"Relax." Ying Zijing pressed her shoulder, speaking calmly, "They'll leave once the investigation is over."

The head of the investigation team stepped forward and coldly swept his gaze across the area: "The six students who entered the core area yesterday, come out."

The contestants were all taken aback by these words.

Then, all eyes fell on the location where Ying Zijing was.

"Ilna, I reckon they've gotten themselves into trouble." The girl gloated. "So what if they got into the core area? They've even alerted the investigation team. They'll probably be disqualified from the ISC International Finals."

Ilna pursed her lips slightly, remaining silent but clearly paying close attention.

The five students, including Teng Yunmeng, couldn't help but panic a little.

Ying Zijing remained calm and composed throughout, her voice steady: "It's us. What is it?"

“Last night, research data from a laboratory in the core experimental area was leaked,” the investigation team leader said bluntly. “You also used computers in the exhibition area, which makes you highly suspicious. You need to come with us and hand over all your electronic devices.”

"Use a computer?" Feng Yue blurted out. "We only used the computer to log into the NOK forum; we didn't do anything else."

Upon hearing this, Ying Yuexuan, who had followed Pei Tianyi in, asked, "Senior brother, what is the NOK Forum?"

Pei Tianyi said tactfully, "Yuexuan, you are not qualified."

Ying Yuexuan forced a smile.

Is she not qualified?

Who has enough?

The investigation team leader said coldly, "That's not something you can decide."

Just then, a voice rang out.

"Excuse me, what brings you here—"

The assistant who came from the Herven Laboratory was somewhat surprised to see this scene.

The investigation team leader didn't recognize her as Herwin's assistant, assuming he was just a family member, so he offered a brief explanation.

The assistant found it utterly unbelievable.

Don't these people know that Miss Ying is a full-fledged researcher in Professor Herwin's laboratory?

(End of this chapter)