Upon returning to town, Li Jian and his group were accommodated in a guesthouse, where they planned to stay for two more days.
After it got completely dark, Li Jian told Zheng Ye and left the guesthouse to secretly return to Xiaogaozhuang to see his teacher, Professor Zhou.
Zheng Ye reorganized Professor Zhou's case in his room, but still had no clue, so he went straight to bed.
He didn't know how much time had passed when a sharp abdominal pain woke him from his sleep.
He must have had an upset stomach from eating something bad that night. He quickly put on his clothes, got up, left his room, and went to the public restroom at the end of the corridor.
After a good while, Zheng Ye's legs felt a little weak when he came out of the toilet.
There was no electricity here at that time. Zheng Ye came out in a hurry and didn't bring a lamp. The corridor was dark and he could only vaguely see an outline.
Zheng Ye didn't care; he recognized his room.
Just as he was about to go back, he suddenly saw a figure sneaking out of the room next to his. He immediately hid back in the bathroom, only sticking out one eye to stare.
The figure emerged from the room, looked around warily, then walked to the door of Zheng Ye's room next door. He pressed his ear against the door and listened carefully. Once he was sure there was no sound, he tiptoed away quickly.
Zheng Ye, with a sullen face, came out of the bathroom and quickly walked to the door of the room next to his and glanced inside.
This is Fu Donghua's room.
What was he secretly planning to do in the dead of night?
Zheng Ye's heart sank, and he suddenly had a bad feeling.
He immediately went back to his room, got dressed, grabbed his pistol, and chased after Fu Donghua in the direction he had just left.
Earlier, in the cowshed of Xiaogaozhuang, Professor Zhou and Professor Yang, who should have been asleep long ago, remained awake, as if waiting for someone.
Soon, rustling footsteps could be heard outside, followed by a soft knock on the door.
Professor Zhou and Professor Yang exchanged a glance, and a look of joy appeared on their faces simultaneously.
Without asking a single question, Professor Yang went straight to open the door.
Li Jian crawled in from outside: "Teacher, teacher's wife."
With their son not around, Professor Zhou and Professor Yang were always treated like sons by their student, Li Jian.
Professor Yang held Li Jian's hand, his eyes reddening: "You're here, Jian."
Li Jian smiled and took Professor Yang's arm: "Did your wife know I was coming?"
Professor Yang nodded: "I saw you going up the mountain with a group of people during the day, so I guessed it."
Li Jian walked up to Professor Zhou: "Professor."
"Hmm." Professor Zhou nodded with his usual serious expression, but the slight redness in his eyes betrayed his excitement.
"Have a seat." Professor Yang brought him a stool and poured him some water.
After he sat down, Professor Zhou asked, "What brings you here this time?"
Li Jian took a sip of water and said, "A former educated youth filed a formal complaint against Xing Zhaozhao, alleging that she had illicit relations with her teacher and his wife. Zheng Ye and his team came to investigate, and I took the opportunity to come along."
Professor Zhou's face turned ashen upon hearing this: "They're all troublemakers."
Professor Yang looked at Li Jian and said anxiously, "You must not wrong Xiao Xing. Xiao Xing is a good person."
Li Jian's eyes flashed: "So, what that educated youth said was the truth, and Xing Zhaozhao and you really are..."
Professor Zhou, his face grim, said, "How can you say I'm not wrong? How can you call it collusion, such an offensive term?"
Li Jian nodded hurriedly: "Yes, I misspoke, so, that Xing Zhaozhao..."
Professor Yang sighed and said, "Your teacher was sick before and almost died. Thanks to her for bringing medicine and giving us a lot of food, we were able to survive until now."
Li Jian's gaze darkened: "Then I must find an opportunity to thank her properly."
"Yes, we definitely need it," Professor Yang said.
After a moment of silence, Li Jian looked at Professor Zhou: "Teacher, are you really planning to stay here like this? I don't think the situation will improve anytime soon. You're not young anymore. How long can you keep going like this? Have you thought about that? Even if you don't think about yourself, you should at least think about your wife."
Professor Zhou's eyes reddened, and he gripped Professor Yang's hand tightly.
Professor Yang also held his hand tightly.
Professor Zhou looked at Li Jian and said, "This isn't something I can decide however I want."
Li Jian smiled and said, "If you want, teacher, I can help you move to another place to live."
Professor Zhou frowned and asked, "Change locations? In my current condition, where else can I go?"
"The other side," Li Jian uttered softly.
Professor Zhou was shocked and immediately realized what was happening: "It's you?! How could it be you?!"
Professor Yang suddenly stood up, his face also filled with shock.
Li Jian didn't take it to heart at all, shrugged slightly, and said, "Who doesn't want to live a better life? Don't you think so, teacher?"
"Shameless." Professor Zhou raised his hand and slapped him across the face.
Li Jianyi raised his hand and easily caught it: "There's nothing shameless about it, it's just that we have different pursuits. Teacher, are you really not going to consider it? Someone as talented as you, they don't know how to cherish you, they just throw you into a stinking ditch like trash, don't you feel regretful and sorry?"
Professor Zhou glared at Li Jian, gritting his teeth in hatred: "Isn't this all your fault?"
Li Jian laughed and said, "You can't blame me entirely. If they really trusted you, wouldn't I have ended up harming you too?"
He looked at Professor Zhou and advised again, "I advise you to reconsider, teacher. The country is closed now. You don't know, but your research direction is already leading internationally. As long as you are willing to come with us, you can ask for whatever conditions you want there. You can also reunite with Huai Xi as soon as possible. Isn't that the best of both worlds?"
Professor Zhou's pupils contracted: "Are you serious?"
Li Jian thought he was interested, and his eyes lit up: "Of course, I've already sent over the blueprints I got from the lab before, and they were very satisfied with them, which is why they urged me to persuade you to go over there as soon as possible."
If he had said something else, Professor Zhou might have hesitated, but now he didn't hesitate at all.
They're in the lead!
To hell with all the conditions and benefits!
Professor Zhou pretended to be interested and asked Li Jian, "How do you plan to get us there?" At the same time, he quickly winked at Professor Yang, who was standing next to him, signaling her to go out and find someone to call for reinforcements.
Having been together for decades, Professor Yang understood and slowly moved towards the door, intending to go out and call someone.
Li Jian suddenly turned his head and asked, "Where is Master's wife going?"
Professor Yang was startled and pushed the door open forcefully, about to shout, "Help..."
The words had barely escaped her throat when a figure suddenly appeared from the side, covered her mouth, and pushed her back into the cowshed.
Professor Yang groaned, his eyes filled with despair.
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