After Being Cyber Bullied, She Reveals Her True Identity

Chapter 310: Chapter 305: Still One Step Too Late Chapter 310: Chapter 305: Still One Step Too Late Shen Yan had spent the better part of the day in the research lab without emerging, discussing research topics with a group of elderly professors.

It was not until late at night that the assistants of several elderly professors came in multiple times to remind them that they needed to wrap up. Another project was discussed with Shen Yan for about ten minutes before she was allowed to leave.

In the deep, dark night, Shen Yan drove away from the research institute alone.

All the elderly professors had been sent home by their assistants, leaving Professor Lin and Vice Dean Shao to tidy up behind.

As they stepped out, Professor Lin pressed a hand against his lower back, “I’m truly getting old, not like the young people anymore.”

“Everyone ages, but your health seems to be declining. You need to rest. Don’t wait until you’re completely worn out to regret it,” Vice Dean Shao spoke bluntly.

Professor Lin, used to such remarks, replied, “I’ll keep an eye on it.”

“What good does saying that do? Look at your face, paler than when you were young. Don’t come tomorrow, rest at home. That’s an order.”

Vice Dean Shao’s expression darkened as he spoke.

Professor Lin opened his mouth to respond, finally relenting, “Just for one day.”

“Three days.”

“One day.”

“I said three days.”

“Two days,” Professor Lin bargained.

“Then two days,” Vice Dean Shao replied icily.

Professor Lin chuckled, “Shen Yan is very talented, no, she is a genius. The results of this research will benefit many people… Deadly diseases, to think we could make such progress in such a short time in my lifetime!”

Vice Dean Shao remained silent, a gust of night air blowing the coat that an assistant had draped over him onto Professor Lin.

Professor Lin, accustomed to this, adjusted the coat with his hand.

“No matter what, you shouldn’t overexert yourself. Regarding the review of Shen Yan’s position, I’ll put in some extra effort.”

“Thank you,” Professor Lin smiled faintly.

Vice Dean Shao said, “But I can’t promise how much I can achieve for her, considering her young age and the need for experience to move up…”

“That’s more than enough for me,” Professor Lin responded, “I believe, as long as you’re involved, you can definitely secure significant benefits for Shen Yan.”

“Stop flattering me,” Vice Dean Shao knew he favored Shen Yan, the young talent, and was therefore willing to help her advance.

Hearing Vice Dean Shao’s words, Professor Lin knew this meant things were likely to proceed well.

As they saw Professor Lin’s assistant approaching, Vice Dean Shao frowned, “It’s getting late, no need for more back and forth; Professor Lin will stay with me tonight, you go back first.”

The assistant looked at Professor Lin.

“I have classes tomorrow,” Professor Lin removed the coat from his body, “I won’t stay over.”

Vice Dean Shao, without taking the coat, stared at Professor Lin, “You just agreed to rest for two days.”

“I only agreed to stop work here for two days, nothing else,” Professor Lin, smiling, placed the coat on him, “I must be going.”

“Lin Yan!” Vice Dean Shao called out sternly.

Professor Lin quickened his pace and followed his assistant into the darkness.

*

Shen City.

In the study of a villa, a video call was underway; on the other end was Qi Si’s assistant who hadn’t returned to the country.

“Mr. Qi, it seems they chose a different strategy. There has been no unusual activity at that location, but we have uncovered some moves within the country. They are very likely to use domestic forces against us, so Mr. Qi, please be extra cautious of the people around you lately.”

The assistant’s face showed concern as he spoke these words.

Qi Si listened, his expression unchanging, “It’s right for them to change their strategy.”

“Mr. Qi…”

“I understand.”

The assistant said no more.

The situation within the country was tricky, it depended on which action or local power was employed by the base.

After ending the video call, Qi Si dialed another number.

The voice was cold and indifferent, “Where are those people.”

Having received an accurate reply, Qi Si made a decision, “Arrange to go the day after tomorrow, then fly to Beijing.”

*

On the day of the concert.

Shen Yan sent a message to Qi Si in advance before meeting up with Xie Xuan and the others to familiarize herself with the scene and forthcoming arrangements.

As the main act, Shen Yan was to close the show, and Zhao Zheng agreed immediately.

Xie Xuan and Wen Yan exchanged glances, feeling that today’s Shen Yan was somewhat different, yet they couldn’t pinpoint exactly how.

Shen Yan received a definitive response from Qi Si and relaxed; she still had to discuss with everyone else. As she put down her phone, she didn’t notice the message Li Xu had sent her.

Li Xu had gone back home, settled things there, then left because of his refusal.

Someone at the core of that department had fabricated a charge against him.

He was subjected to an investigation.

He had stopped all his work, an unforeseen development.

The documents he had in hand weren’t destroyed; instead, he directly sent them to Shen Yan, then he destroyed the storage in his possession.

Even so, as he left his home returning to Shen City, he was still followed.

Although he had companions helping him, he didn’t want to involve them at this time.

Li Xu had struggled a lot before pressing ‘send’ to transfer that item to Shen Yan.

He hoped Shen Yan could keep that item safe.

Regardless of what kind of relationship Shen Yan and the Qi Family’s ruling figure had, as long as there was a potential connection between the two, it would replace him in reminding the ruler of the Qi Family to be wary of being framed or smeared.

He didn’t know if adhering to such a principle was right or wrong.

He couldn’t just drift along with the tide.

If there were internal issues, he also had to immediately report to higher-ups or alert them.

As long as someone more senior intervened, such incidents could be prevented.

Li Xu’s car stopped at a traffic light; he looked at the numbers jumping ahead, his brow furrowed, suddenly feeling a vague unease.

What was about to happen?

*

Evening.

Near the edge of Shen City, the streetlights were already on.

In the center of Shen City, several black sedans intercepted two other cars; Qi Si’s men checked the people in the two cars, then hurriedly ran to Qi Si’s side and whispered a few words.

Qi Si’s eyes grew intense, “Get there as soon as possible, have people outside block their actions.”

“Yes.”

The bodyguards rushed into action.

The green light came on, Li Xu’s car also started.

He didn’t notice that, two cars behind him in a van, the driver took a big gulp of white liquor, focused on the cars ahead, gritted his teeth, turned the steering wheel, bypassed the two small sedans blocking the way, and headed straight for Li Xu’s car.

“Beep!”

On another part of the road, Li Xu heard the urgent honking.

He turned his sight towards the sound, started his car, and saw someone in the lane next to him yelling something at him.

The person was unfamiliar; he didn’t recognize him, but he could see the urgency on the stranger’s face.

The shrill sound of brakes screeching came from behind…

“Bang!”

The massive sound overwhelmed all of Li Xu’s senses in the blink of an eye, plunging everything into darkness.

As he lost the last bit of consciousness, he seemed to hear cursing and roaring from behind…

Qi Si’s men driving a car that they pulled in front of the van couldn’t stop the van’s mad rush; they were still a step too late.

They watched helplessly as Li Xu’s car flew out like a kite with its string cut.

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