"You... you investigated?" Shi Gaofei frowned. He knew his friend's personality and methods very well. His so-called "investigation" was actually an interrogation!
“Yes, I investigated.” Lei Hu sighed. “Old friend, think about it carefully. First, Hei San had a problem. She didn’t give the report to me, but to someone else—I suspect it’s another high-ranking member of the committee. Then, Hong Qi also had a problem. Hong Qi also concealed the situation and didn’t report it to me truthfully. You know, I’m Hong Qi’s direct superior. Hei San and Hong Qi are both excellent members of the field team. For two field team members from different teams to commit such serious violations of regulations at the same time… do you think it could be their private actions? If it’s Hei San, there’s still a reason to do so, because she might be doing it because of her personal relationship with Chen Xiao’s parents. But what about Hong Qi? Hong Qi’s ancestors for eight generations have absolutely no relation to Chen Xiao’s family!”
"What... were the results of your investigation?" Shi Gaofei asked in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Lei Hu hesitated for a moment, then took a large gulp of wine before muttering:
"Red Seven is dead."
Dead?
Shi Gaofei's eyes widened immediately!
“Suicide.” Lei Hu said calmly, “I sensed something was wrong with this matter, so I initially had her continue to monitor Chen Xiao without alerting him. But then, a few days ago, after I recalled her, I deliberately found an excuse to send her with me to South America. In South America, I secretly took her into custody! I did this to avoid certain people! You should understand, right? Afterwards, I interrogated her, but unfortunately, she committed suicide right at the beginning of the interrogation!”
Shi Gaofei's expression was stern!
In any case, the death of a member of Group Seven is no small matter! Such a serious matter is enough to alarm the committee!
“Hong Qi’s suicide proves at least one thing: there’s definitely something wrong with this matter!” Lei Hu said solemnly.
Shi Gaofei remained silent.
“So, the only clue now is… Hei San!” Lei Hu smiled bitterly: “But when I came back today, I was about to look for Hei San when I was told that she had been sent to Africa on a mission.”
Shi Gaofei's eyes flickered: "What...are you trying to say?"
“I suddenly thought of a hypothetical possibility.” Lei Hu’s smile was somewhat bitter: “Black Three and Red Seven, along with certain people hidden within our committee’s upper echelons, secretly manipulated this matter, seriously violating the organization’s rules! Therefore, there’s a possibility: the purification agent might have been tampered with during its handling! That is to say—from the time Chen Xiao’s parents handed it to Black Three, to the time the agent was given to Chen Xiao, the agent might have already been controlled by someone! It might even have been researched, samples extracted, or even…”
A deep worry flickered in Lei Hu's eyes. He suddenly bit his lip and said, "Shi Gaofei, let me ask you a question. If—and I mean if!—someone were to place a purification potion in front of you right now, could you replicate it?"
Shi Gaofei thought for a moment: "That's entirely possible! My only difficulty is that I can't deduce the formula and composition of the purification potion. If I had a ready-made product in front of me, I could easily analyze its ingredients and formula! Then, once I have the formula and ingredient ratios, replicating it would be very simple! Even... mass replication wouldn't be difficult!"
Lei Hu sighed: "That's what I'm most worried about: if you can copy it, why can't others? The potion was controlled by some people we don't know for a period of time, so... it's very likely that the potion's secret has already been leaked!"
“That’s impossible!” Shi Gaofei immediately shook his head: “The possibility of replication I’m talking about is myself! In the entire service center, only I have the capability and the technical expertise to do it!”
“That’s right, within the service center, only you have this kind of ability.” Lei Hu nodded. “I’ve never doubted your abilities, my friend! But… what about someone outside the service center? In this world, there may be no one more capable than you, but there are certainly people who are about your level!”
Shi Gaofei's face turned pale instantly!
Lei Hu's speculation led to a very frightening conclusion!
Someone colluded with people inside the service company, concealing crucial information and leaking the secret of the potion... It's even possible they colluded with outsiders!
Such behavior... is blatant betrayal!!
The two looked at each other speechlessly, their faces extremely grim!
Suddenly, a red light appeared on the laboratory door, signifying an emergency!
Shi Gaofei frowned, pressed a button, and soon, the voice of Shi Gaofei's "waiter" came through the intercom on the door: "Mr. Shi Gaofei, emergency! The committee is convening an emergency high-level meeting!"
"What happened?" Shi Gaofei asked calmly.
The waiter's voice came in: "We just received an urgent call from the African branch. The African branch was attacked by a large number of unidentified superhumans. The losses were heavy. Four peripheral members were injured and six members unfortunately died—including a member of the field team!"
"Field team? Who died?" Shi Gaofei asked subconsciously.
"It was Hei San, Mr. Shi Gaofei. Hei San unfortunately sacrificed himself for the organization."
Upon hearing the waiter's voice, Shi Gaofei and Lei Hu in the room simultaneously looked at each other, both seeing a hint of shock in each other's eyes!
Red Seven committed suicide! Now Black Three is dead too!
So, at this point, all the clues have gone cold!
Lei Hu's expression changed several times before he finally whispered:
"What ruthless methods!"
"Are we just going like this?" Chen Xiao looked at Phoenix, who had already changed her clothes, and felt a sweet warmth in his heart as he looked at the beautiful and charming girl in front of him.
Phoenix smiled sweetly: "Of course, I'm worried that Yaksha and the others might run away. If they do, it will be troublesome to find them again."
Chen Xiao couldn't help but ask, "Phoenix, I've always been curious, who...who exactly are you? You say you know Fireworks, but I know Fireworks never meets anyone a second time! But you're an exception. And you seem to have extraordinary abilities, there's nothing you can't do...you're not from the service agency, not from the club...who exactly are you...?"
Phoenix sighed, looked at Chen Xiao with a pleading look in her eyes, and said softly, "Chen Xiao, please don't ask me anymore, okay? Anyway, I won't hurt you. I'll tell you when the time is right. You—you believe I won't hurt you, right?"
Looking at the gentle misty waves of Phoenix, Chen Xiao nodded firmly: "Of course! I naturally believe you!"
Chapter 104 [The Phoenix's Worries]
Love in this world manifests in many forms, but they also share commonalities: when young boys and girls first fall in love, their feelings and trust are truly stronger, more intense, and more passionate than anything else...
At the same time, it is also more blind.
Although Chen Xiao was extremely curious about the origin of the phoenix, he was unwilling to force the girl he loved to do something she didn't want to do. So, he refrained from asking—this was consistent with Chen Xiao's personality; he didn't like to force things.
Phoenix was wearing a pure white, form-fitting midi skirt and a beige beret tilted to one side. Her long hair cascaded down her shoulders, and beneath the skirt, her bare legs were barefoot, clad in summer sandals. Chen Xiao, on the other hand, was wearing the clothes Phoenix had given him.
Chen Xiao was a discerning person; back when his family was wealthy, he was no stranger to top designer brands. The outfit Phoenix had put on herself—the seemingly simple black jacket was Burberry, and the dark striped jeans were Calvin Klein—was of considerable value to Chen Xiao.
Moreover, the suite Phoenix stayed in was a luxury suite at the Hilton Hotel, the most expensive hotel in K City.
As the two stepped out of the room and stood in the elevator, Phoenix suddenly smiled shyly, took Chen Xiao's arm, and then looked at the couple in the mirror in the elevator lobby. Phoenix's eyes were a little mischievous: "Look, don't they look like a perfect match?"
Chen Xiao's heart stirred. He looked down into Phoenix's eyes, then lowered his voice and said softly, "I suddenly really want to kiss you."