novelraw Chapter 1028: Calling for Help
Chapter 1028: Calling for Help
"How did it get so complicated?"
Ling Feng was a bit baffled, shaking his head blankly, then he asked Zhou Yi, "So what do we do now? I’m out of ideas, how about going to Chen Ping?"
"Go ahead, let him tell you what to do next." Zhou Yi nodded.
Ling Feng could tell she seemed to know something, but she didn’t say it.
However, it was clear that if he went to Chen Ping, he would definitely learn those things from him, so he didn’t ask more questions and directly left Nine Heavens, heading back home.
By this time, the day was already bright, and Ling Feng drove away from Shiliu Village.
When he arrived at Longyuan, it was everyone’s breakfast time. Chen Ping and the others were eating in the cafeteria, creating a lively scene.
Seeing this, Ling Feng didn’t say much, got himself a meal, and then sat next to the old man.
After wolfing down his meal, he returned to the office. Once seated, Ling Feng asked, "Boss, is it time to fill me in on the details now?"
"What details?" Chen Ping countered.
"Hey, you can’t be playing me like that!"
Ling Feng glared, somewhat dissatisfied, "I’ve been diligently fulfilling my duties, but I can’t figure things out over there, and here you’re keeping secrets from me, boss. Is that fair?"
"Heh heh, I didn’t expect things to get to this point either!"
Chen Ping chuckled, pushing a cup of tea over, "Don’t rush, have some water to cool off."
"I’m not thirsty!"
Ling Feng got even more worked up, rolling his eyes, "If you don’t want to spill the beans, boss, then I’m done with this. Find someone else to deal with it!"
"Who said I wasn’t going to talk? I’m about to tell you right now!"
Chen Ping was nonchalant, smiling and continuing, "Actually, my conviction that the guy wouldn’t leave has its reasons!"
Ling Feng didn’t say anything, his gaze burning as he waited for what was coming next.
Chen Ping coughed, his attempt at suspense failing, and had to continue, "That university might look like a school on the surface, but in reality, it has other functions!"
"As for what those are, I can’t fully reveal it to you just yet!"
"Oh, if you’re not going to tell me, then forget it. What next?" Ling Feng asked.
"Then we know why things fall from the sky, and we know its purpose. So we deduced that it wouldn’t leave unless it got what it wanted!" Chen Ping explained.
"What you’re saying is, what kind of thing is it? Is that thing human or what?" Ling Feng asked.
Chen Ping smiled: "Strictly speaking, it can’t be called human. Perhaps the term ’evil creature’ is more fitting."
Ling Feng was astonished, "Evil creature as in monster?"
Chen Ping nodded, "Exactly!"
"..."
Ling Feng was speechless, then continued asking, "So what you’re saying is, there’s something in the school that it really wants, and it won’t leave until it gets it, right?"
"That’s the general idea!" Chen Ping confirmed with a nod.
Ling Feng pondered for a bit, smacking his lips as he looked at him, "Why not just give it that thing, then?"
"What did you say?"
Chen Ping was startled, his eyes widening more than light bulbs, as if he had heard wrong.
Ling Feng chuckled, "We can neither chase it away nor catch it, and that thing is an evil creature I’ve never heard of or encountered. This isn’t my area of expertise!"
"You want to give up just because it’s not your area of expertise?"
Chen Ping’s eyes bulged, irritated, he scolded, "I thought you were just venting. If you dare to mention it again, don’t think I won’t be able to deal with you!"
"The boss is mighty, of course I’m scared, but I’m just telling the truth, so how do you suggest we deal with it?" Ling Feng asked helplessly.
"Don’t worry, I’ll have Ye Qian help you. She has some tricks up her sleeve for dealing with this thing!" Chen Ping said.
Ling Feng was startled and his eyes bulged, "Then why didn’t you ask her to help earlier?"
"I only just found out that thing was an Evil Creature!" Chen Ping said with an innocent face.
"Fine, you have a point."
Ling Feng nodded, then asked, "What about Chen Yan’s situation? Can you give me an explanation, boss?"
"Her situation..."
Chen Ping hesitated for a moment, and then shook his head, "That’s not urgent right now, I’ll explain it to you later. In any case, you’ll have a satisfactory answer when the time comes!"
"I’m really impressed, how can it be such a big secret that even I’m not allowed to know?" Ling Feng rolled his eyes and grumbled helplessly.
"It’s a matter of great importance, the fewer people who know, the better. You also know about our country’s confidentiality system," Chen Ping said with a helpless expression.
Ling Feng looked at him, "Boss, after all is said and done, you don’t actually know the specifics, right?"
Chen Ping’s face turned awkward, "Uh, well, it’s kind of like that!"
"Ha, and here you are acting like you know everything, does that give you face?" Ling Feng smiled bitterly.
"Watch your tone, am I the agency director, or are you the agency director?" Chen Ping glared, his face showing annoyance.
"Alright, alright, you’re the director. I’ll give due respect to the director’s face, okay?"
Ling Feng quickly begged for mercy and then changed the subject, "When can Ye Qian set off with me?"
Chen Ping: "Wait a bit longer, she’s busy with a zombie incident, which is equally important!"
"So how long do I have to wait? What am I supposed to do if I have nothing to do? Stay at school or wait at home?" Ling Feng asked.
"It’s up to you, just make sure you don’t miss my call!" Chen Ping said.
"Got it, I see!"
Ling Feng didn’t want to ramble on, so he said goodbye and left Longyuan.
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Around noon, at the entrance of the university library, Ling Feng sat listlessly on the steps, his eyes vacant, not knowing what he was looking at or thinking about.
Students passing by all gave him curious glances, wondering what was up with him.
As people gradually left the library to have lunch, the surroundings slowly became quiet.
Then, from afar, a graceful figure approached, quickly reaching Ling Feng’s side: "I’m here!"
"I’m truly sorry for bothering you during your busy schedule!" Ling Feng looked at Ye Qian and smiled.
"No problem, Mr. Ling, you don’t need to be so formal!"
Ye Qian smiled and then suggested, "Shall we head upstairs?"
"Sure!"
Ling Feng got to his feet, and the two entered the building, heading straight for the top floor.
Upon reaching the highest level, it was deserted and eerily quiet.
Ye Qian strode forward, coming to the floor-to-ceiling windows, looking out in all directions.
Ling Feng kept quiet next to her, afraid that speaking would disturb her.
They had agreed to wait until after she had finished investigating the zombie incident before coming here, but Ling Feng couldn’t wait, so he soon secretly called her. Then he arranged for Zhou Yi to find her, taking advantage of the short break at noon to come over and help.
Ye Qian didn’t have much time, so after quickly checking things out, she turned back to Ling Feng and said, "There’s something very wrong with the construction of this place!"