Hearing what Professor He said, Xia Sanghuan's eyes lit up.
If that was the case, then they could figure out how the key was stolen!
Professor He lowered his head and thought for a while, then replied firmly.
"Yes, I'm sure I didn't pull it out!"
After getting the professor's positive reply, all the current clues could be strung together.
The thief took advantage of the fact that she hadn't arrived yet and stole the key Professor He had left in the door lock. Then, during the lunch break when there was no one in the research room, the thief stole the folder they had left on the table.
The last question was, why was the key in Wei Linjun's hand?
If it was Wei Linjun who took the key, and then he personally sent someone to return it.
Wasn't this the same as turning himself in?
Although this was a very stupid thing to do, they couldn't rule out Wei Linjun as a suspect.
After thinking about it from all angles and still not getting any clues, she simply decided to go and ask the person himself.
"Professor, do you know where Professor Wei's research room is?"
"It's just downstairs. Why, are you going to look for him?"
Xia Sanghuan nodded. "It's no use just sitting here daydreaming. The only clue we have now is broken at Professor Wei. Instead of waiting for the other side to act, we might as well take the initiative."
Professor He had the same thought, and the two of them went downstairs directly.
They knocked on the door of Professor Wei's research room and found that the people who had clashed with her this morning were also inside.
They were all wearing masks and goggles, staring at her with disgust on their faces. Obviously, they were very unhappy with the two of them for disturbing their research progress.
Although she knew that this behavior was very impolite, but at this point, she could only bite the bullet.
"Xiao Wei, are you free now? I'd like to have a chat with you."
Professor He shouted to a middle - aged man in his fifties who was standing in front of a row of test tubes.
It seemed that he was Wei Linjun.
The middle - aged man nodded, put down the reagent bottle in his hand, and walked towards the door.
He closed the door casually, and while taking off his mask, he asked, "Professor He, what's up?"
After investigating for so long, Professor He had lost his patience. He got straight to the point and asked, "Xiao Wei, I'm asking you, where did you get the key you sent someone to return this afternoon?"
Wei Linjun frowned and recalled for a while, then said, "I found it in the green belt downstairs. When I saw the peach - wood carving on it, I knew it was yours, Professor He. So I sent my student to return it to you."
"And when did you find it?"
She asked immediately.
"When... I went home to get some materials after lunch, and then I saw this key on my way back to the research room."
Wei Linjun stroked his chin while recalling.
"By the way, why was Professor He's key in the green belt?"
Xia Sanghuan and Professor He glanced at each other.
"Professor Wei, I'm really sorry to take up your time, but could you take us to the place where you found the key?"
She bowed politely to Wei Linjun in a way that was hard to refuse.
Professor Wei nodded. "I'd be happy to."
So the three of them came to the green belt.
As soon as he brought them there, Wei Linjun left on the pretext that his experiment was at a crucial stage, leaving the two of them alone.
At this time, she didn't care about getting dirty. Xia Sanghuan stepped into the soil of the green belt with one foot and lay on the ground without hesitation.
Fortunately, it had rained a few days ago, and the soil had become very soft.
Sure enough, she found a footprint.
It was very broad, obviously a man's footprint.
Although the footprint disappeared after reaching the pebble path, it was still a key discovery.
She was a little excited for a moment and quickly took a photo of the footprint with her mobile phone.
After hesitating for a long time, she still sent the photo to Fu Lingshi.
Her elder brother was now one of the presidents of the Fu family company. He had far more connections and means than her.
And she didn't want Leng Chuanjin to know about this, so she had to ask her elder brother for help first.
Less than three seconds after the photo was sent, Fu Lingshi's call came.
"What's up, Huanhuan? Is there something wrong with this footprint?"
Her elder brother's confused voice came through.
"Brother, can you investigate the owner of this footprint? I'll tell you the specific situation... later, okay?"
Hearing what she said, Fu Lingshi didn't ask any more questions. He just replied, "Okay, wait for me. Big brother will find out for you soon."
So during the time waiting for the news, Professor He pulled her out of the green belt. She took a shower and changed her clothes.
Three hours later, all kinds of information about the owner of this footprint was sent.
It was very ordinary information, but also very comprehensive.
The person was not from Fernos College.
Immediately afterwards, there was a schedule of this person sent by Fu Lingshi, which finally showed that he had gone to a small Western - style building on the outskirts.
Her elder brother's information was really a great help, but now it was an urgent situation. She could only reply briefly, "Thank you."
Since all kinds of information were in hand, the rest was action.
She said to Professor He, "Professor, it's not convenient for the two of us to go together this time. So, could you stay here to back me up, okay?"
At first, he stiffened his neck and refused, but after her persistent persuasion, he could only sigh and let her go.
If something happened to her, there would still be someone outside to call the police for her.
Then she simply took some tools and set off.
With the experience of stealing back the Black - boned Spiritual Treasure last time, she seemed more proficient this time.
Moreover, the security system of this small Western - style building was very poor. There were no bodyguards, not even a monitor.
But when she easily climbed in through the window, she realized she was wrong.
A puff of smoke came towards her. She quickly covered her nose and mouth, but still accidentally inhaled a little.
All of a sudden, her legs went weak and she almost couldn't stand.
Looking at the people in the room, she knew she couldn't escape this time.
How unlucky.
She remembered what her master had said about fate. Was she going to end up here today?
Just as the leader was about to come over with a hemp rope to tie her up, the door was suddenly kicked open from the outside, followed by a noisy sound of footsteps.
"Freeze! Put your hands on your heads and squat down!"
The police were here!
Before she lost consciousness, she only had time to see Leng Chuanjin's panicked and worried face.
The next second, she fell into a cold but solid embrace.
There was a self - reproachful voice in her ear.
"Huanhuan, I'm here to save you."
After realizing that she was no longer in danger, Xia Sanghuan fainted peacefully.
After seeing her close her eyes, Leng Chuanjin's face instantly turned gloomy.
He stood up with her in his arms, turned around and looked at the people who had been subdued by the police.
For a moment, the temperature in the room seemed to drop a few degrees.
He opened his mouth, and the words that came out were like knives, cutting the people in front of him to pieces.