Ding Chenghai slurped down the last of his noodles, set down the bowl, and let out a long sigh. Then, with a grave expression, he revealed a shocking piece of news in a low voice:
"Something's happened to He Jie."
Lin Feng's expression flickered, and he grew even more confused.
He Jie was a student of his mother, He Yiwen, and also the object of Ding Chenghai's dogged pursuit. That was how the two men had met.
But the problem was that He Jie had taken up his mother's research direction and was pursuing advanced studies in the Northwest Region, which was currently located in a safe zone far behind the front lines.
'How could she have gotten into trouble?!'
Ding Chenghai took out a cigarette. Knowing Lin Feng didn't smoke, he lit one just for himself.
"I had someone look into it."
"Two days ago, she was suddenly taken from her lab by investigators from the higher-ups."
"The reason given was suspicion of being a Zerg Race spy."
Lin Feng's brow furrowed, and he stated firmly,
