As Xiao Yi interacted with the visitors, he felt their behavior became increasingly peculiar. Judging from their appearance and language, they didn't seem Chinese. Xiao Yi sat in the reception room, across from the visitors. Initially, he felt a slight unease, but as the conversation progressed, the feeling grew stronger. The visitors' gazes were constantly shifting, rarely making direct, unwavering eye contact with Xiao Yi. Whenever Xiao Yi asked a question, their responses were stiff and unnatural. Some would unconsciously adjust their clothes, while others would frequently shift their posture. Physically, their facial features differed markedly from those of typical Chinese people. Their noses were higher, their eye sockets were deeper, and their skin tones were slightly different. Furthermore, their hair color and texture were unusual for the Chinese population. Despite their efforts to speak fluent Chinese, some of their pronunciations carried a subtle, unmistakable tinge. Some of the words and word order do not conform to the habits of Chinese people, and occasionally there are some unfamiliar words and phrases mixed in. Xiao Yi noticed that when talking about certain topics, such as local customs or traditional culture, their reactions seemed confused, and their answers were vague, as if they knew nothing about it. Also, their expressions and demeanor always carried an indescribable vigilance and precautions, as if they were hiding something important. A fog gradually rose in Xiao Yi's heart. What are the identities and purposes of these people? Why do they want to hide their true situation? Countless questions swirled in his mind, forcing him to have deep doubts about the intentions of these people.
This instantly heightened his vigilance. "Where exactly are these people from? What's their real purpose in mutating the vegetable seeds?" Xiao Yi's gaze sharpened, his brows knitted tightly together as he pondered over and over. "Where exactly are these people from? What's their real purpose in mutating the vegetable seeds?" These questions echoed over and over in his mind. He began to reexamine every interaction with these people, magnifying every detail, trying to find clues. Xiao Yi's fingers tapped the table unconsciously, their rhythm erratic, revealing his inner unease and anxiety. "Their behavior is so strange, it doesn't seem like normal communication or cooperation. Could they be hiding some hidden conspiracy?" The more Xiao Yi pondered, the more he felt something was amiss, and his heartbeat quickened. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and pondered his response strategy. "We can't be fooled by their appearances. We must investigate their origins and intentions more carefully." "Xiao Yi secretly made up his mind. At this moment, he seemed to be in a foggy maze, and the clues to find the truth were looming, which made him feel extremely confused and worried. But he knew that he had to keep a clear head in order to unveil the mystery and protect the safety and interests of the base.
Xiao Yi decided to remain silent for now, ostensibly continuing to advance the cooperation plan while secretly arranging personnel to investigate the backgrounds of these individuals. Xiao Yi maintained a polite and relaxed smile as he chatted with the visitors, acting as if nothing was wrong. But deep down, he had already made a thorough plan. Returning to his office, Xiao Yi quickly gathered a few of his most trusted confidants. The atmosphere in the room was solemn, and Xiao Yi lowered his voice and said, "From now on, we must be extremely cautious. These people's origins are unknown, and I suspect they have ulterior motives." His gaze swept over the individuals before him, a firm and serious expression. "Xiao Li, you will analyze their behavior and possible leads," Xiao Yi said, pointing to a capable young man. "Xiao Wang, you will use our intelligence network to investigate their whereabouts and contacts before entering our base." He then looked at another calm member. "And Lao Zhang, you will contact other surrounding bases to see if they have any information on these individuals." Xiao Yi assigned the tasks methodically. After arranging everything, Xiao Yi appeared in front of the visitors again, still enthusiastically discussing the details of the cooperation with them, with a friendly and focused attitude. However, deep in his eyes, there was a subtle vigilance. In the following days, Xiao Yi communicated with the visitors as usual during the day, actively promoting the surface work of the cooperation. At night, he met secretly with his confidants to listen to the progress of the investigation. Every new discovery deepened his worries, but he always remained calm, waiting for the truth to gradually surface. The entire base seemed calm, but in fact, undercurrents were surging. In this silent contest, Xiao Yi silently waited for the moment to reveal the mystery, ready to deal with any crisis that might arise.
Investigators quietly gathered clues, not missing a single detail. Xiao Li feigned indifference as he hovered near the area where the visitors were gathering, his eyes as sharp as a hawk, closely observing their every move. Whenever they spoke, he would quietly approach, his ears perked up, trying to catch even the slightest word. He memorized even the fleeting glance or the subtlest gesture. Xiao Wang, meanwhile, buried himself in a mountain of intelligence data, searching for even a single piece of information related to the visitors. He meticulously reviewed past surveillance footage, identifying every person who might have come into contact with the visitors. Even a shadowy figure or a fleeting communication record became a crucial clue in his pursuit of the truth. Lao Zhang traveled between surrounding bases, secretly meeting with their leaders and intelligence personnel. Using clever rhetoric and a sincere attitude, he extracted potentially useful intelligence from them. Even unconfirmed rumors or vague guesses were meticulously recorded, to be compared and analyzed with other leads upon his return. In the corners of the base, investigators would secretly search the rooms occupied by visitors. They meticulously turned over every item, examined every scrap of paper, searching for any hidden clues. Even a subtle mark or a strange symbol would arouse their high alert. Sometimes, to avoid arousing the visitors' suspicions, investigators had to operate under cover of darkness. They moved silently through the darkness, like ghosts, searching for the single clue that held the key to unraveling the mystery. They knew that any overlooked detail could lead to the failure of the entire investigation, so they dared not slack off even a little.
As the investigation deepened, the identities of these individuals became increasingly mysterious. Investigators discovered that the identifying information provided by these visitors could not be verified in any official records. They claimed to be from a small, remote base, but when investigators searched for evidence of the existence of this alleged base, they found nothing. Further investigation revealed that their past histories were riddled with contradictions and gaps. Some claimed to have worked in specific industries, but no relevant work records were available. Others mentioned places of residence, but upon verification, they found that they either did not exist or were seriously inconsistent with their descriptions. Even more puzzling was the complexity of their social connections. Those connected to them seemed shrouded in mystery, impossible to trace or identify. Furthermore, the investigation into the source of their funds proved fraught with difficulties. Without regular transaction records, the flow of funds was like a hidden river, its source and destination unknown. Each new clue revealed a new piece of the puzzle, further entangled in the mystery of their identities. What was their true motive? Why did they go to such lengths to create such a false identity? Was there a larger conspiracy behind this? One question after another weighs on the investigators' minds like a huge rock, making the entire identity mystery even deeper and more disturbing.
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