Of course, Yue Qi wasn't the only one who received this sort of temporary upgrade. In addition, the volunteers of team AB had more or less their relatives accompanying them. It seemed that a wave had already arrived before them. But the men in black suits used violent methods to clear out Bob's temporary office and the corridor outside. They also effectively separated the parties involved.
This sort of method was crude but effective. As for whether it was illegal or not, who cared?
"We can't count on Bob. I just tried to contact Bai Xinyan, but she didn't get through. She didn't respond to my message either."
Smith glanced at the "man in black" who was monitoring them and cursed. He couldn't continue because Yue Qi was staring straight at him. Yue Qi's face was blue and his eyes were bloodshot.
Smith had been a broker for a long time. He knew that he was facing the backlash of his clients. Even if he had a clear conscience, there was no reason to talk about this at a time like this.
As for the fact that the experiment wasn't really risky, there was no need to even mention it!
In the end, Yue Qi was still a rational person. He knew that venting or taking out his anger was meaningless at a time like this.
At this time, Yue Qi's mind was also very chaotic. He even considered bringing Yue Zheng along to escape from this giant ship … Fortunately, he quickly eliminated this kind of irrational fantasy.
He tried to use his rationality to find an opportunity. "Is there anyone else who can contact Dr. Clay directly? It would be good to have a word with him. Convince him to change people or use fewer people. Anything is fine. As long as Little Zheng can escape, the sponsorship fee is negotiable!"
Smith nodded and didn't say much. He operated his wristband again.
Yue Qi wasn't idle either. He had some connections in the New World and Luoyang City. Even if those connections weren't enough, he could still go to Xia City and ask for help.
Even if it didn't have any real effect, it would be good to make Dr. Clay and his experimental team hesitate for a bit!
The two men could be considered rather accomplished. They stood in the corner of the corridor and madly made phone calls. But it didn't take long for reality to 'tell' them:
There was always a gap between hopes.
This was very normal. There was no need to involve specific people. As long as it was a problem related to the mutation infection, it was extremely sensitive and taboo. Not to mention, they were far away in the middle of the ocean. They were situated in an extremely delicate geographical and social environment.
The Jade Light... Who would easily open their mouths and make a promise upon hearing the name?
The other party didn't even need to refuse. Just by saying that they wanted to understand the situation, a few hours, half a day, or even an entire night would pass.
Yue Qi was also a sophisticated person, so he had a basic judgment of these things. The more people he contacted, the colder his heart became. It was the same for Smith. Even if he didn't feel a chill in his heart, he felt more and more awkward standing next to Yue Qi.
He urgently needed to come up with a decent solution, but in the end, he could only come up with something that was better than nothing. "York, I think we should start with Bai Xinyan. Even though she rejected us, we know where she is. We can look for her directly … or through her father. Didn't you say that we worked together before? "
"Daydream?"
At this moment, when he said this name, he felt even more awkward, but it could also be considered a path …
Hmm?
Smith and Yue Qi were stunned. They seemed to have thought of something at the same time. The former raised his voice and asked, "That … what was it called again?"
Yue Qi did not answer. He immediately turned around and rushed to Zone C12.
Smith hurried to catch up. It was probably because the increased blood circulation stimulated his brain. He recalled the name. "Luo Nan, right? Is he sure he's still here?"
Yue Qi still did not speak. He just operated his wristband to confirm that he didn't have Luo Nan's number. He quickly switched to a different person and sent out a communication request … … The target was his daughter, who was several thousand kilometers away.
His mood was about to explode, but he forcefully suppressed his emotions after connecting. He became gentle and calm, even slowing down his footsteps to maintain the stability of his breathing.
"Qinqin, you're not in class right?
"Mm, that's good. It's fine. Don't worry. It's fine as long as your brother torments himself … … "
Yue Qi chatted with his daughter for a bit with absolute willpower before finally getting to the main topic. "Oh right, Qinqin. I accidentally saw someone here just now … … That's right. You know him. You mentioned him before. He's a very mysterious schoolmate."
"Yeah. He's the one Little Zheng offended. I just brushed shoulders with him and just remembered. I didn't have time to say hello."
"Yeah. I'm very curious as well. Why did he come here?
"Do you have his contact information?"
"It's nothing. It's just too much of a coincidence to bump into him on an ocean cruise. It's good to get in touch and deepen our relationship … … Dad can't miss out on such a powerful young person in Xia City.
Smith spread his hands to the side. It must be said that Yue Qi's ability to control his emotions was quite decent. He was unable to hear any sense of anxiety from the tone he used to converse with his daughter.
But since he was going to lie, the logic behind his words wasn't tight enough. Hopefully, the other side wouldn't be able to tell.
Looking at Yue Qi's expression, he had indeed deceived his daughter. The problem was that Yue Qin's friendship with the other side didn't seem to have reached the point of exchanging numbers.
Yue Qi's face was filled with unconcealable disappointment, but he quickly roused his spirits and said to the other side, "This is a rare opportunity. I remember that you're friends with his relatives. Mm. Help dad ask. Okay, send it over in a bit … …"
The call ended, and Yue Qi's brows furrowed even tighter.
Smith saw the situation and said some nonsense, "Let's go over there first. Maybe we'll bump into him."
Yue Qi didn't know what he was thinking. He was a bit absent-minded. Smith called out to him, and he woke up with a start. He tossed the little doubt that he hadn't straightened out to the back of his mind. He nodded in agreement and sped up again.
Naturally, he didn't know that thousands of kilometers away, in Xia City Sixth High, his daughter had already made a decision. She dialed a number that she claimed she didn't know.
On the cruise ship, which was as complicated as a maze, almost everyone had their own goal, whether it was an internal drive or an external drive.
Tool Man No. 1 accepted a strange order and found the express passageway leading to Area C. He entered an elevator that was on the way.
He came out in a hurry. He didn't even wrap up the hot notebook with anything to cover it. It wasn't appropriate to hold it in his hand. In the end, he did what Black Lion did and put it in his bosom.
The problem was that this notebook was really hot … …
That wasn't a description.
Tool Man No. 1 was in the outer circle of the inner world. He was certain that this notebook definitely possessed some special magic.
Ever since he put it in his bosom, it had been emitting heat. It was so hot that it made one's heart wrinkle. At the same time, there was a slight vibration … …
Of course, it was possible that this was an illusion.
In any case, it was absolutely right to get rid of such a hot item as soon as possible. Up until now, there hadn't been any strange people asking him for it. He just hoped that the elevator would hurry up and enter Area C's exhibition hall so that he could put the item in its proper place.
However, the elevator was for public use. It was normal for people to get on it midway.
After crossing two floors, the elevator door opened, and a "colleague" wearing the same black suit and black sunglasses walked in. The moment the elevator door opened, the identification device came into play. It was a real colleague.
The two of them didn't have any expression. They nodded as a greeting. The newcomer stood on the other side of the car, putting some distance between them.
In their line of work, being careful with their words and actions was the most important thing. If it wasn't necessary, they absolutely wouldn't inquire about each other or strike up a conversation. Silence was the most reassuring atmosphere.
The problem was that Tool Man No. 1's calm state of mind didn't last more than two seconds before it was broken.
The elevator door closed and the car started moving. The colleague who came in turned to him. His gaze was fixed on him through the sunglasses.
"Can I take a look at the notebook in your bosom?"
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