With that, Xiao Chen stood up and left. That pointy-mouthed monkey-cheeked guy even opened up a path for him.
"You …" Looking at Xiao Chen's back view, Ling Qianyu stomped her feet in anger, her face flushed red.
It was not that she liked Xiao Chen. She just felt that since this person had saved her, they could be considered friends. The two of them could actually become friends. They could even add each other on WeChat and chat when they were free. She treated Xiao Chen to a meal for the same reason.
Although Ling Qianyu was welcomed by many students and teachers in school, she didn't have a single real friend!
Usually, she was surrounded by many special agents from the Supernatural Investigation Bureau. Once someone approached, they would stare at her like a tiger watching its prey and interrogate her. Even if there were normal students who wanted to make friends with her, they wouldn't dare to approach her as time went by. As for those rich kids, they wouldn't cause trouble for her if they had nothing better to do.
Ling Qianyu's background was deep and the rumors of her proud and aloof personality spread like wildfire.
It wasn't easy for her to meet Xiao Chen, a person she could get along with, but in the end, he had to leave after a few days. She treated him to a meal out of goodwill, but he didn't appreciate it!
Ling Qianyu felt that this guy's temper was stinky and stubborn. Every time, he would pretend to be arrogant and make her angry at the slightest provocation. He was obviously working under her grandfather, but he didn't know how to say nice words to coax her. He was really a stinky rock!
After sulking for a while, Ling Qianyu realized that she had become the focus of attention of the surrounding students and teachers. Zheng Xiding, who was a distance away, was still unconscious, but he looked fine.
Ling Qianyu didn't want to cause trouble, so she paid the bill and carried her bag out of the canteen. She was thinking that she must find a chance to complain to her grandfather and let him teach Xiao Chen a good lesson!
Only after Xiao Chen and Ling Qianyu left did the pointy-mouthed monkey-cheeked guy wake up from his wooden sculpture. He ran over and shook Zheng Xiding while shouting, "Young Master Zheng! Young Master Zheng! Wake up! Guards … "
It was only after leaving Lan Cheng University that Xiao Chen remembered that he didn't drive his car when he came here. It was still broad daylight, and it was inconvenient for him to use his flying sword as a means of transportation. He had no choice but to hail a taxi, instructing the driver to drop him off near the research institute before walking there.
At the entrance of the research institute, Xiao Chen took out his ID. After the guard confirmed it, he quickly opened the door and let him in. Xu Yinde had received the news early in the morning and had been waiting for a long time.
"Mr. Xiao Chen, you haven't eaten yet, right? I'll get someone to prepare some hot dishes for you to eat first. "Xu Yinde warmly greeted. Previously, Ling Tian had already sent him a copy of Xiao Chen's name and appearance. As such, he was able to recognise Xiao Chen as soon as he walked in.
However, just as Xu Yinde gave a few orders to his subordinates, he was quickly stopped by Xiao Chen.
"Professor Xu, there's no need for a meal. I've already eaten something before coming here. Let's hurry up and talk about work first!" Xiao Chen waved his hand and declined.
Although he hadn't eaten his fill just now, as a cultivator, it wasn't a problem for him to go hungry for a few meals. Xiao Chen was more worried that Young Master Xing would launch a surprise attack.
"Alright, then I'll introduce the current situation of the research institute to you. This way, please." Xu Yinde didn't say much. He gestured for Xiao Chen to follow him and brought Xiao Chen to check out the layout of the research institute.
Xiao Chen carefully observed as he walked. He discovered that there were still a few areas where the defense of the research institute was relatively weak and could easily be ambushed by outsiders. Thus, he quietly set up a surveillance array in those areas.
After a round of inspection, Xiao Chen nodded and said, "Mm, there shouldn't be any major problems. Now that everything is ready, all that's left is to wait patiently. "
"Haha, with Mr. Xiao Chen here, there naturally won't be any problems." Xu Yinde said as he happily looked up and down at Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen felt nervous for no reason. He quickly interrupted, "That … Professor Xu, you're too polite. I'm a generation younger than you, so don't call me Mr. Xiao Chen. Just call me Xiao Chen."
"Xiao Chen! Since you said so, then I won't treat you as an outsider. Don't call me Professor Xu. Just call me Uncle Xu! "Xu Yinde said with a smile.
Xiao Chen nodded and agreed. He shouted, "Uncle Xu!"
"Good! Very good! " Xu Yinde's face was glowing. He seemed to be very satisfied with Xiao Chen. "Oh right, a while ago, I said that I wanted to betroth Chuxia to you. Have you thought about it after you went back? I see that the two of you get along quite well. She often mentions you in front of me, so it's obvious that she has a good impression of you! "
Xu Yinde really wasn't lying. Xu Chuxia was usually quiet and didn't interact much with boys. Now that she mentioned Xiao Chen from time to time, it was already a special phenomenon.
Moreover, Xu Chuxia was about to go to university. Xiao Chen was someone who knew him well. If the two of them could be together, Xu Yinde would naturally be very happy.
"This …" Xiao Chen scratched his head and said awkwardly, "Chuxia is still young, and I have an important position in the Supernatural Investigation Bureau. I won't be staying in Lan City for long. I'm afraid …"
Before Xiao Chen could express his rejection, Xu Yinde patted his shoulder heavily and praised, "Not bad! I admire responsible young people like you the most! You're already much more outstanding than your peers! However, although your career is important, you should also consider your personal life when you have time! What do you think? "
"Uh … you're right …" Xiao Chen answered with difficulty. He felt a headache coming on. Just as he was thinking about how to change the topic, he suddenly heard his phone ring.
Xiao Chen felt like he had been pardoned. He quickly picked up his phone and glanced at it. He realized it was an unfamiliar number, so he gestured to Xu Yinde and walked to the side to pick up the call. "Hello, who's this?"
"Hello, Xiao Chen. I'm Ling Qianxue." A pleasant female voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Ling (Ling) Qianxue? Who are you? " Xiao Chen was stunned. He already knew two girls with this name. He wondered which one of them was calling.
"Hmm? We just met yesterday. You can't be so forgetful, right? "Ling Qianxue didn't know what was going on and thought that Xiao Chen was purposely making her angry.
"Oh, it's you. What's up?" Xiao Chen asked.
"I just received news that someone will attack the research institute tonight." Ling Qianxue lowered her voice and said, "I sneaked out to call you. You'd better be prepared."
"Okay, I got it. Is there anything else?" Xiao Chen nodded without any surprise and replied casually.
Previously, Xiao Chen had already used the array to eavesdrop on the conversation between Ling Qianxue and Yukio Ye Dao, so he didn't think that Ling Qianxue really came to surrender. Even if the sneak attack at night was real, it didn't mean that she was a good person. Moreover, who would call before a sneak attack? Did Yukio Ye Dao trust her that much?
Ling Qianxue was a little surprised. What was wrong with Xiao Chen? He didn't seem excited at all.
"Is my DNA report out?" Ling Qianxue thought for a moment and asked. Was it because their report was not out yet? Was that why Xiao Chen was so weird?
"It's out. You are indeed the granddaughter of Chief Ling," Xiao Chen said lightly.
"Then why are you …" Ling Qianxue was even more surprised. She couldn't understand Xiao Chen's attitude.
"You are the granddaughter of Chief Ling, not my granddaughter. Why should I be happy?" Xiao Chen didn't want to expose this girl, so he decided to play dumb. "Why don't you try calling my grandpa?"
"You … Forget it, good luck! Goodbye! " Ling Qianxue was so angry that she almost cursed out loud. Luckily, she remembered her mission and stopped herself.
After hanging up the phone, Ling Qianxue took out the card from her phone, snapped it in half, and threw it into the trash can like what Xiao Chen did.
Xiao Chen put down his phone and thought for a while. He felt that regardless of whether Ling Qianxue's information was reliable or not, he had to inform Ling Tian and let him make the decision. After all, other than being the superior, Ling Tian was also Ling Qianxue's grandpa.
Thus, Xiao Chen dialed Ling Tian's number and told him everything he knew.
After hearing what Ling Tian had to say, Ling Tian was a little hesitant. However, he still made a decision in the end: It was better to believe it than not. After instructing Xiao Chen to await further orders at the research institute, he immediately gathered his men and guarded the research institute from the outside to the inside. Furthermore, he set up sentries at all the entrances and exits of Lan City to prevent the attackers from escaping the moment they succeeded.
In order to prevent a repeat of the same mistake, Ling Tian even specially mobilized a helicopter to be on standby to prevent the attacker from escaping.
Late at night, the research facility was quiet. Other than the occasional chirping of insects, no other sounds could be heard.
Contrary to the peaceful environment, all the guards were on high alert and ready for battle, not daring to slack off in the slightest.
However, just when everyone was watching intently, a figure dressed in white suddenly appeared near the research facility. After a few casual glances, he let out a cold laugh and easily passed through the heavily guarded defense line. He then skillfully avoided the surveillance cameras in the research facility and silently appeared in the room where the Meteoric Metal and the forging materials were stored.
This person's series of movements were as smooth as flowing water. None of the patrolling guards nearby noticed him. Even the surveillance array that Xiao Chen set up was completely silent.
The person glanced at the Meteoric Metal and did not immediately take it away. In fact, he did not even touch it. Instead, he continued to look around the room for something.
Not long after, the person found a hidden door in the room that was hidden very well.
Walking up to the hidden door, the person took a closer look and discovered that this secret door required a password, a fingerprint scan, and a retina scan before it could be opened.
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