Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 562 Sister Lan and Brother Yan team up! [2 updates]

Chapter 562: 562 Sister Lan and Brother Yan team up! [2 updates]

"Inspection Team!" With that, a cold voice rang out, "You’re not from Shenzhou and yet you dare to carry out secret experiments in Yunjing, and even report them externally without authorization. Come with us!"

Thud. Faluk’s cell phone hit the ground.

From the other end of the phone came the clatter of several sounds, followed by a series of hurried footsteps.

From this, it could be inferred that Faluk had been taken away by those who claimed to be from the "Inspection Team."

Ye Wanlan’s expression grew solemn as she picked up the cell phone and stood up, asking, "Tingting, what’s the significance of the Inspection Team at the research institute?"

"Although the Inspection Team is from the research institute, their actual function is to be above all researchers," Yan Tingfeng explained quickly. "They are responsible for monitoring the actions and whereabouts of each researcher, as well as the progress of experimental projects, safeguarding the overall interests of the research institute."

"Understood." Ye Wanlan nodded. "Right now, we don’t know if Faluk was taken by mistake or if someone is framing him. I must go to the research institute immediately."

Yan Tingfeng reached out to hold her wrist, "I’ll go with you."

Ye Wanlan first sent a message to Su Xueqing and then began dialing Professor Yuwen’s phone.

"Hello, Wanlan? Why are you contacting me so early? Is something urgent?" Professor Yuwen asked.

"Professor Yuwen, there’s been some trouble." Ye Wanlan quickly recounted what had happened. "Can you get to the research institute within half an hour?"

"The Inspection Team from the research institute?" After listening, Professor Yuwen’s expression changed. "Why would they suddenly take action? Isn’t Xiao Wu always focused on her key project?"

The emergence of the "Heavenly Inception Grand Canon" in this world was an event of crucial importance. Although it was extremely thrilling, precisely because of its significance, it absolutely could not be exposed under the public eye.

Before having sufficient power, both individuals and the Shenzhou Land Continent were bound to attract the attention of the Global Center and the hidden forces lurking in the shadows.

That’s why even within the research institute, nobody knew that the project Academician Wu was undertaking was actually the future equipment depicted long ago in the "Heavenly Inception Grand Canon."

Even so, just from the drafts alone, one could understand the immense power the Deep Sea Submarine would possess if it were to become a reality.

Academician Wu’s project on the Deep Sea Submarine had been listed as a key task for the research institute for the year.

Many researchers wanted to apply to join Academician Wu’s research team. However, to ensure the successful creation of the Deep Sea Submarine, she was extremely cautious and strict in her personnel selections.

Just last week, a personnel evaluation ended, and Academician Wu had not kept anyone on the team, causing quite a stir at the institute.

Some researchers accused Academician Wu of being arrogant. Although the project was important, without a breakthrough in core technologies, it was merely armchair strategy.

With Faluk being taken away at this time, it was difficult not to suspect that it wasn’t a mistake but rather a setup.

"Someone is definitely framing him; there’s someone in the Inspection Team siding with this party," Professor Yuwen said angrily. "This person can’t stand the fact that Xiao Wu is handling such an excellent project and wants to snatch it away!"

The Deep Sea Submarine project was too enticing to ignore. If the project succeeded, it would bring unparalleled merits and glory.

"That’s exactly what I’m thinking," Ye Wanlan said slowly. "They’ve chosen this moment to strike, which means they’ve been preparing for a long time."

"Wanlan, I’ll be right there," Professor Yuwen began to hastily dress and put on his shoes. "I’ll go and see what’s going on. The Inspection Team won’t convict outright; there will be an interrogation."

"Thank you," Ye Wanlan’s voice was slightly heavy. "Elder Wu’s project is too important; it absolutely cannot be sabotaged by those with ulterior motives, those who are solely after fame and profit are not suited for this project."

The call ended, and her eyes darkened a bit more.

The current state of Shenzhou appeared serene on the surface, but in reality, it was in disarray.

With so many internal and external problems, if, as Han Yunsheng had predicted, the second Battle of Ten Thousand Armies were to descend, how could they withstand it?

"Xiao Wan," Ye Wanlan’s hand was held by a warm one, "Let’s deal with the matter at hand first and consider the long term later. Don’t worry."

"Mm," Ye Wanlan returned to her senses, slowly pressing her temples, "Recently there have been too many complications piling up together, which indeed have been a cause for concern, but since things have already happened—"

"Then just go and deal with them," Yan Tingfeng said with a light smile, "Let’s go."

**

At this moment, at the Yunjing Research Institute.

The Inspection Team acted so swiftly that by the time Academician Wu received the news and hurried over, Faluk had already been temporarily detained.

"What is the meaning of this, Inspection Team?" Academician Wu’s expression darkened, "I believe that without authorization, the Inspection Team shouldn’t have the right to enter my research building, right?"

"Academician Wu, you still ask what the Inspection Team means? I should be the one asking you. Hiding a person from the Northern Lands in the Research Institute, could it be that you are an undercover agent?" A middle-aged man swept a cold gaze over her, his words confrontational, "Those people were even able to send undercover agents close to Elder Fu. What if our Research Institute—"

At this statement, the faces of the Inspection Team members changed in unison.

Although the issue with Fu Qiao seemed to only affect the calligraphy field on the surface, in reality, it affected the entirety of Shenzhou.

Because no one knew if there were other people like Fu Qiao who had infiltrated other important fields, intending to harm Shenzhou.

Academician Wu’s expression grew even graver: "Harboring? I have filed a report. Xiao Fa is my assistant. Are you trying to fabricate a false accusation?"

"Academician Wu, how can your assistant conduct experiments alone?" the middle-aged man persisted relentlessly, sneering, "Or perhaps you think that since you’ve become the Director, your assistant also has higher privileges? Besides, the Inspection Team has found that during this period your assistant hasn’t contributed any progress to your experimental projects. See for yourself!"

A document was thrown on the ground, clearly stating that since Faluk became Academician Wu’s assistant, he had been working alone in a lab and conducting research on the Deep Sea Submarine with other team members.

Paired with his sensitive identity as a person from the Northern Lands, this had attracted the Inspection Team’s attention.

Academician Wu’s brows furrowed.

Faluk could help the experimental group to break through core technologies, but she had insisted that Faluk first completed his own foundational work before joining the experiment.

She hadn’t anticipated that it was this point that would expose a vulnerability.

"We have reason to suspect that your assistant is an undercover agent sent by the Northern Lands, attempting to acquire the Research Institute’s technology," declared the middle-aged man with an icy look, "Until the investigation is concluded, unfortunately, Academician Wu, you’re not going anywhere."

A chill ran through Academician Wu’s heart, not from fear, but from disillusionment: "Does the Director truly believe I would do this?"

"Academician Wu, you’re still bringing the Director into this?" The middle-aged man laughed mockingly, "Unfortunately, the Director rushed to the International Strategic Studies Institute late last night and won’t be returning any time soon."

Academician Wu’s expression turned cold.

Indeed, this was a thorough conspiracy.

Taking advantage of the Director’s absence to have a free hand.

"But don’t worry, Academician Wu, you still have a chance to live," the middle-aged man glanced at Faluk, who was now in handcuffs, "After the investigation concludes, the Northern Lands man will certainly not appear in the Research Institute again."

He sneered again and left the room.

The door closed, guarded by the Inspection Team members.

Outside, a woman in her forties stepped forward: "Is he locked up?"

"With complete documentation, of course, he’s locked up," said the middle-aged man contemptuously, "She’s still hoping the Director will rescue her; it’s a lost cause. The process must be completed before the Director returns, leaving her no chance to escape or rebuttal."

The woman hesitated, tentatively suggesting, "What if—"

"There are no ifs," the middle-aged man interrupted, "With the Director absent, only higher-ups from Bureau 723 can call off the Inspection Team, and even then, it has to be by the top brass. Could old Madam Wu have any connection to the top brass of Bureau 723?"

Dream on.