Professor Li observed the store's layout and the direction of the kitchen. The door opened and closed frequently, emitting bursts of heat and a cacophony of noise. He whispered, "The kitchen is crucial. I'll find a chance to go in and take a look. Maybe that's where we can uncover the truth."
The barbecue meat arrived, its color tempting and its aroma fragrant. But thinking of the report, none of the four immediately picked up their chopsticks. Lin Yu picked up a piece of meat and examined it carefully. The meat was indeed delicate and soft, and the texture seemed to reveal an unusual luster, as if it was hiding some mysterious power. He felt nauseous and his stomach began to churn, but he still managed to hold it in and said, "This meat does look a bit strange. We have to take it back for inspection. The abnormality of this meat may be the key to solving the mystery."
Just then, a girl's laughter caught their attention. A girl at the next table was happily eating barbecue. Her companion said, "The meat in this restaurant is so delicious! I can't stop eating it." The girl's smile was brilliant, but in the eyes of Lin Yu and others, it seemed like a mockery of their investigation.
The girl nodded rapidly: "Yes, I came here because my friend recommended it to me. He said that the barbecue here has such a unique taste that you can't find anywhere else." Her words were like needles, piercing the hearts of the four people.
Lin Yu and the others looked at each other, feeling more and more suspicious. After finishing the meal, Lin Yu found an excuse to chat with the owner.
"Boss, the taste of your barbecue is really unique. Where do you get the meat from?" Lin Yu asked casually, with a seemingly casual smile on his face, but his eyes were fixed on the owner's expression.
A subtle flash of alarm crossed the shop owner's face, but he quickly returned to a smile that, in Lin Yu's eyes, looked as fake as a mask. "All the goods are sourced from legitimate channels," the shop owner said. "My shop has been around for a long time and has always had a good reputation." His tone seemed sincere, but Lin Yu keenly detected a hint of panic in it.
Lin Yu sneered in his heart, but remained calm on the surface: "Haha, of course, otherwise the business wouldn't be so good. I'm just asking out of curiosity, I'm quite interested in food." He knew that the owner was not telling the truth, which deepened his suspicion.
After talking with the owner, Lin Yu returned to his seat and whispered to his teammates, "There's definitely something fishy about this owner. He's avoiding talking about the source of the meat. Let's observe secretly tonight to see if there's anything unusual. This barbecue restaurant is like an iceberg. What we see is just the tip of the iceberg. What's hidden beneath may be an even more terrifying truth."
Even as night fell, the barbecue restaurant was still bustling with activity. Lights from the restaurant streamed through the windows onto the street, casting shadows. The four men found a secluded spot outside the restaurant, closely monitoring the restaurant's every move. Time ticked by, and the chilly night breeze brought a slight chill, but it couldn't dispel the tension and vigilance they felt.
Xiao Zhao couldn't help but shiver and whispered, "How long do we have to wait? Why is there no movement at all?" There was a hint of fatigue and anxiety in his voice.
Old Chen glared at him and whispered, "Be patient! Times like this require patience. The critical moment might be approaching soon."
Lin Yu stared at the entrance of the barbecue restaurant and said, "Everyone, hold on a little longer. Since we suspect there is something wrong here, we can't miss any opportunity." His eyes were firm, like the twinkling stars in the night sky, guiding the direction in the darkness.
Just when they were feeling a little tired, they suddenly saw the shop owner come out, look around warily, and walk towards a secluded alley. His figure was stretched out under the streetlight, like a black ghost.
"Follow!" Lin Yu whispered, and the four of them quickly followed. The alley was dark and narrow, filled with a damp atmosphere. The walls were covered with moss, which shimmered eerily in the dim light. They moved forward cautiously, taking every step with extreme caution, afraid to make any sound and alert the shopkeeper in front. The surroundings were so quiet that only their own breathing and heartbeats could be heard, a silence that seemed to swallow them all.
The shop owner stopped in front of a dilapidated warehouse. The door was rusted, as if telling of the vicissitudes of time. After looking around, the shop owner opened the door and walked in. The door creaked, like the whisper of a demon, echoing in the silent alley.
Lin Yu and the others quietly approached the warehouse and peered through the crack in the door. The warehouse was dimly lit, and a number of large freezers could be vaguely seen. The freezers exuded a chill, like portals to hell. The owner opened one of the freezers and pulled something out. Due to the dim light, they couldn't see what it was. But the mysterious atmosphere filled them with fear and curiosity.
"There's definitely something fishy going on in this warehouse. We'll find a chance to go in and take a look," Lin Yu whispered, his eyes revealing determination. However, what they didn't know was that the secret hidden in this warehouse might be even more terrifying than they imagined. The fear of the unknown, like a shadow, enveloped them, causing their hearts to beat faster. With every breath, they could feel the air thick with danger, as if something terrible would happen in the next second...
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