Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared

Chapter 728 - 728 728 The Unfamiliar Self

728: Chapter 728: The Unfamiliar Self 728: Chapter 728: The Unfamiliar Self The world can be said to be changing every day, with constant advancements in science and technology driving the evolution of time.

However, no matter what, there are some things that science can’t explain necessarily, and for these special events that science fails to explain, they are given to special people to handle, thus the establishment of the Special Events Investigation Team.

Su Hui finally understood what the team was for and also confirmed that things typically unexplainable by ordinary science were certainly not good news.

It was best to keep her distance, but the problem lay in the fact that this assignment was a task forced upon her from the higher-ups.

Su Hui helplessly said: “I appreciate the recognition from those above, but I am a woman who believes in science.

Therefore, I am indifferent towards special events unexplainable by science.

I think they should reconsider the choice of personnel.”

Upon Su Hui’s reaction, Liu Hui was taken aback, only to respond calmly: “Su Hui, the higher-ups have stated, you have taken long leaves of absence several times already.

You can’t say you won’t do it again.”

Upon hearing this, Su Hui immediately clapped her hands, showing a demeanor of accepting the challenge gleefully: “Well, you’re right, I truly have no reason to decline.

I will take up this assignment, as for what Zhuo Hang has to do with this special events investigation team, I would like to know.”

“He’s the team leader…” Liu Hui barely finished his sentence when Su Hui’s emotions surged: “What, this guy is the team leader, I’m sorry, but we don’t see eye to eye, and I decline to work under him.”

As a response, Liu Hui explained that this assignment was just a request for Su Hui’s assistance in the investigation, not an invitation to join the team, so strictly speaking, she wasn’t subordinate to Zhuo Hang.

“Alright, I reluctantly accept on these grounds.” Su Hui appeared satisfied, and then opened the file before her, recognized two familiar names and photos, one being Zhang Yang and the other, Yang Xinran.

Su Hui went through the contents of the file attentively, taken aback: “Missing, what really happened?”

Liu Hui began telling the story, tracing back to three days ago, when Zhang Yang and Yang Xinran had gone out for a ride, taking a highway that passed through a primitive forest.

Zhang Yang’s car broke down, and he dialed for assistance.

When the rescue vehicle arrived, only Zhang Yang’s car was found, while Zhang Yang and Yang Xinran were nowhere to be seen.

“Primitive forest, they wouldn’t have strolled into the forest on a whim and met with wild animals, would they?” Su Hui speculated, but Liu Hui shook his head: “First, we’ve investigated, there were no traces of wild animals around, and second, Zhang Yang and Yang Xinran did leave the car and went to a certain place.”

Now Su Hui was even more curious and eagerly asked: “What place did they go to?

There are no households in that primitive forest, did they run to love in the woods?”

Liu Hui just replied: “According to the conversation between Zhang Yang and the rescue center, Zhang Yang and Yang Xinran left their vehicle and went to a nearby ancient town.”

“An ancient town?

A place like that, generations must still reside there,” just as Su Hui finished her sentence, she saw Liu Hui shake his head, adding: “To my knowledge, there are no ancient towns on that highway at all, do you understand what I’m saying?”

Su Hui was perplexed: “No ancient town, what does that mean?

Zhang Yang said there was an ancient town, and you all say no.

Could it be that the ancient town just appears and disappears randomly?

Or did you get the location wrong?”

Seeing the serious expression on Liu Hui’s face, Su Hui realized the gravity of the situation: “No way.”

Liu Hui nodded: “That’s why it’s called a special event.

Moreover, people go missing on that stretch of highway every year, and Zhang Yang and Yang Xinran are just recent cases.”

Hearing this, Su Hui immediately used the file to cover her startled mouth, her beautiful eyes rounding with shock.

Liu Hui continued: “Do you know why the higher-ups assigned you this task?

Firstly, because you’ve handled similar cases, and secondly, Yang Xinran has gone missing before, and perhaps there is a link between the two disappearances.”

“I see, I’ll investigate it.” Su Hui hadn’t fully recovered, her eyes flickering, as though she hadn’t decided what to think about.

“That’s good, we welcome you to join our investigation.” Having said this, Liu Hui extended his hand, and Su Hui, out of courtesy, shook it, but her heart was heavy.

She knew well what this event implied.

Su Hui then said, “I will need more data on similar disappearances.”

In response, Liu Hui gave a wry smile, shaking his head: “We will give you all the information you need, but I should apologize in advance, our knowledge is very limited.

Be prepared, this assignment will be difficult, moreover…” At this point, Liu Hui paused, struggling to find the right words.

Su Hui frowned: “What is it?

Is there another difficulty?

Just tell me straight.”

Liu Hui gathered his thoughts, and continued: “As per directives from the higher-ups, the fewer the people who know about this special event, the better.

If possible, we should not let Gu Fan know about it, and avoid utilizing Gu Fan’s strength.”

“This…” Su Hui hesitated for a moment, then burst into an understanding smile: “I understand the reason behind this, Gu Fan can be involved only if it’s extremely necessary.”

At this, Liu Hui faintly smiled, as if endorsing Su Hui’s interpretation.

“Alright, you can go home and pack today, and follow me to the primal forest for investigation tomorrow.

Remember, do not let Gu Fan know about it yet.” Liu Hui kept reminding Su Hui about the precautions, and Su Hui could only acknowledge that she understood.

When Liu Hui had left, Su Hui looked at the file again, her heart sinking.

After experiencing so much, she just wanted to live a normal life, but these special events kept coming one after another, and it was beginning to wear her down.

“Hold on, Su Hui, this is unlike you to bow your head to adversity.

The more you encounter such challenges, the more energetic you should be about solving the case.” Su Hui sighed ruefully, wondering what was happening to her.

Su Hui turned around, looking at the pitch-black sky outside the window, her reflection in the window lit by the indoor lights.

She seemed worn-out, a sensation that felt strange to her.

When exactly had her youth, passion, and daring spirited self vanished?

Was it after breaking up with Yuan Cheng?

Taking a deep sigh, Su Hui gave a bitter smile, tying up her messy hair, composing herself, and left for the day.

“Hopefully this is just an ordinary event.” Su Hui could only wish for this, but she knew it definitely wouldn’t be that simple.

She even had a gut feeling that it might be more challenging than rescuing twelve students from the desert, or the mysteries at Yuxueyun Mountain and Triangle Sea Area.