LWDC Chapter 101

Chapter 101 – Who Is He?

Chapter 101 – Who Is He?

Chapter 101 – Who Is He?

Ning Fei was thrown back into the investigation mission by Yu Zhou, but he didn’t exchange a single word with Duan Yunhong even after finishing his meal.

To be precise, Duan Yunhong’s figure quickly disappeared, and they didn’t even make eye contact a second time. Ning Fei wasn’t sure if Duan Yunhong had left because he had something to do, or if he saw that Ning Fei wasn’t planning to acknowledge him, so he wasn’t willing to “lower himself” to come over and find him first. Judging by Duan Yunhong’s temper, it was most likely the latter.

However, Ning Fei wasn’t planning on contacting Duan Yunhong so quickly; he wanted to gather some information first. As for what he said to Wang Haiyang, others probably didn’t hear much of it at the time, but he didn’t know if Wang Haiyang would spread it around later. Anyway, it wasn’t the first time Ning Fei had used Duan Yunhong as a shield, so he didn’t care if he did. Besides, in this world setting, as long as it didn’t hinder them, others wouldn’t care about irrelevant people’s orientations or who they liked; Ning Fei wasn’t afraid of being ostracized because of it.

Therefore, Ning Fei’s main activities recently became taking the ability users out on missions and, in between, subtly inquiring about “Director Duan” from others.

Then, Ning Fei learned that Duan Yunhong was a major administrator at the Huichuan base’s research institute, and people habitually referred to him as “Director Duan” according to his position. It was said that he had a minister in charge of science and technology above him, who had some nepotistic connections and was difficult to remove, otherwise Duan Yunhong should have been promoted this year.

Ning Fei was a little puzzled when he heard this. If Duan Yunhong wanted to occupy a position in this field, why didn’t he just go straight to the top? Even if it would cost more luck, shouldn’t this person’s “domineering CEO” style be to directly take the more advantageous position without a second thought?

But soon, Ning Fei seemed to understand what Duan Yunhong wanted to do.

“Chen Yikun’s adopted daughter…” Ning Fei looked at the memo on his phone and narrowed his eyes slightly.

In the context of the crisis, the research institute now had the right to recruit volunteers to directly conduct medical experiments. And the person who made the decisions for each human experiment, even confirming the list of volunteers, was the person in the “Director” position of the administrator. Duan Yunhong staying in this position was probably trying to play a game of “waiting for the rabbit,” to control Chen Yikun’s adopted daughter.

After all, according to the background information introduced in the “debt of fate” mission, Chen Yikun’s adopted daughter was a child suffering from a disease. According to the original plot line, she would live in the Huichuan base’s orphanage before meeting Chen Yikun. Then, due to a lack of necessary and effective medicine, the little girl’s body would become increasingly weak, and she would soon pass away after being adopted by Chen Yikun. If the research institute released a drug experiment targeting her illness, most likely, no, 99.9% of the time, this little girl would be sent to the research institute. This wasn’t a question of whether it was humane or not; anyway, her illness was difficult to treat, and the orphanage could hardly take care of her medical needs. Giving her to the research institute to take care of could be considered a happy ending (for the adults).

And once this girl entered the research institute, she would be within Duan Yunhong’s control. It would be basically impossible to get him to release her.

Furthermore, the part of Chen Yikun’s wish regarding his adopted daughter would be difficult to fulfill.

Fortunately, Yu Zhou often liked to take multiple approaches to complete tasks in one step. After finding the person in advance, he directly took her to the Tianyue base. Although there still weren’t any particularly effective medicines in Tianyue, the general control medicine for the child had never stopped, and her daily life was well taken care of, so her physical condition was still pretty good.

“Yu Zhou illegally abducted the person, and even made a new file for the child in the Tianyue base. I don’t know if he’s discovered that this child is no longer in Huichuan.” Ning Fei closed the memo. “He won’t think I’m just here to find this little girl and take her away, will he?”

He could imagine how angry Duan Yunhong would be when he found out the truth.

They agreed to play a game of chess, but as soon as he entered, the outcome of the game was basically decided. Even, Ning Fei wasn’t completely focused on the task of collecting the debt, but went to do “private work” that had nothing to do with collecting the debt. If Duan Yunhong knew, Ning Fei suspected that he would go crazy, or directly go on a killing spree, killing the transmigrator and everyone around him. If the person was gone, the debt of fate task would naturally fail. Even if the “luck bandit” couldn’t get luck, he could vent some anger.

Thinking of these things, Ning Fei called Yu Zhou to remind him to be careful, in case Duan Yunhong became desperate and resorted to extreme measures.

“Don’t worry, did you think I would just randomly put people in the base and be done with it? There are protections, okay? Am I that stupid?” Yu Zhou replied on the phone. “On the other hand, is the information you’ve found too little? The most basic things, like whether he has an ability now, what level it is, what research topics he’s in charge of at the Huichuan base, haven’t you found any of that out? Also, calculating like this, Wang Haiyang is in his hands. Will you be able to get him out?”

“I was just about to say that. There’s a sequence to reporting things. You want to know everything at once, do I have eight mouths to say it all at the same time?” Ning Fei retorted without hesitation, before continuing to talk about serious matters. “Regarding his ability, I think that’s the most suspicious thing.”

“How so?”

“All the sources I’ve inquired from so far have said that they’ve never seen Duan Yunhong use an ability, nor have they heard of him having one. It’s probably that he doesn’t have one.” Ning Fei said doubtfully. “But according to my understanding, a person like him wouldn’t not have an ability to protect himself. So it’s very likely that he’s hiding it, or the Huichuan higher-ups are hiding it with him. It’s a pity I don’t have permission to enter the advanced population information system, otherwise there’s still a possibility of checking.”

“‘According to your understanding’?” Yu Zhou teased. “Are you so sure he has an ability?”

“Definitely has one.” Ning Fei was too lazy to pay attention to the meaning behind Yu Zhou’s words, and directly replied, “The problem is, why does he want to hide it? Although he’s not the kind of oily peacock who shows off to the world, he’s not a particularly low-key person either. Why hide his ability?”

Yu Zhou did have a guess: “Let me remind you of something.”

“What?”

“My ability isn’t completely public either.” Yu Zhou said slowly. “Most of the people in the Tianyue base who know about my ability think I can only control mutated creatures or zombies.”

“So, they don’t know you can read minds?” Ning Fei was a little surprised when he first heard this, but soon he thought it was very reasonable, very in line with Yu Zhou’s style. “Tsk, you’re not reminding me that Duan Yunhong’s ability is also mind reading, are you?”

“Not necessarily, but it’s definitely not the ordinary metal, wood, water, fire, earth, lightning, wind, etc., nor is it like a strengthening type.” Yu Zhou replied. “I won’t say much more, so you don’t complain that I’m long-winded again. But setting it up like this is certainly largely to target you. You have to be careful, my little mole.”

“Saying you won’t say it, but it’s just a long sentence of nonsense.” Ning Fei retorted. “Even if he really doesn’t have an ability, I have to guard against him, let alone that he definitely has one? Instead of wasting your breath on my safety, you might as well think about how I’m going to snatch Wang Haiyang out of his hands.”

“Do I still have to teach you this step by step? Are you an unweaned baby?” Yu Zhou directly complained. “Also, the task I gave you was to get Wang Haiyang back. You’re still asking me how to do it. Are you planning to freeload my luck?”

“Just asking if you have any ideas, if not, then forget it. I’m not counting on you.” Ning Fei leisurely replied. “I’m done reporting. Remember to update me with news in time. That’s it.”

“Mm.” Yu Zhou first responded faintly, paused, and then added, “Maintain the frequency of contact. If I don’t see you contacting me by the time, I’ll find a way to get you out. Remember to leave me messages at those locations you mentioned.”

“Do I still need you to teach me this? Although it’s been a long time since we partnered up, my brain hasn’t gone stupid. I remember the rescue process you set.” Ning Fei leaned against the back of the chair, crossed his legs and put them on the table, looking lazy. “I’m not so useless that I always need you to think about how to save me. Worry less about these things, you busybody.”

“Tch, your wings have really hardened…”

After casually cracking a few jokes, the two finally hung up the phone.

Ning Fei threw the phone on his lap, leaned back in the chair and closed his eyes, starting to consider whether it was time to resume contact with Wang Haiyang’s family. As he was planning the steps of the whole operation, the phone suddenly vibrated twice, indicating a new message.

Ning Fei thought it was Yu Zhou with more nonsense, but when he opened it, it was a mass message from the Huichuan base’s official system.

[Now recruiting ability users affiliated with the Huichuan base’s ability user center (limited to personnel who have had external clearing missions within the last 15 days) to voluntarily participate in new drug experiments. The new drug is for external use, emergency blood clotting, and promotes healing. Compensation provided. Interested parties, please submit an application to the ability user center.]

Ning Fei: “…Huh?”

*

Ning Fei didn’t go to volunteer for this drug trial. Although someone on his team went, and he knew the reward was pretty good, he still didn’t sign up.

Who would want to step into a place that was obviously a trap?

But if he didn’t go, someone would be anxious. Even when he went to contact the Wang family again, Wang Haiyang asked him doubtfully, “Why didn’t you sign up for that ability user drug volunteer program? That drug is actually pretty good. It’s said to be a byproduct of another experiment, a lucky accident. It heals quickly, has few side effects, and seems to have a particularly good pain-relieving effect. It’s the first time that ability users and military police departments are getting the drug in the first batch. You’re a level three ability user, and a team leader. According to priority, you should have a high chance of getting a spot.”

“It’s because the chance is high that I’m not going.” Ning Fei smiled. “If it was a new weapon trial, I’d be a little interested. A healing medicine, leave it for people who need it more.”

Wang Haiyang said, “Isn’t having an extra layer of protection good?”

“Professor Wang, if I was only one person, naturally staying safe is the best.” Ning Fei smiled. “But I still have teammates, and a whole team. I have to consider them too. Just like you still have your family. Don’t you have to consider your family, and be willing to leave your comfort zone to create better conditions for the whole family?”

Wang Haiyang heard this and remained silent for a few seconds.

Ning Fei pretended not to notice his expression, and slowly said, “So I choose to take a risk, Professor Wang. Can you understand?”