Genius Club.

Chapter 470 Star Wish
Lin Xian closed his eyes and put down the chat record between Du Yao and Tang Xin.

In fact, he had seen these chat records before.

It was just that anger and revenge occupied his mind at that time, but facing the trap set by Ji Lin, he was forced to remain calm.

thus……

When I saw these chat records at that time, I just skimmed through them without lingering for too long. My attention and energy were all focused on the real and fake tug-of-war between Ji Lin and me.

And now.

Everything ends.

Ji Xinshui, Ji Lin, and Zhou Duanyun are all dead;
The seven deadly sins of murdering scientists were eliminated by themselves;

Copernicus, who planned all this, was also killed by himself;
At this moment, at this time, this feeling, this scene...

Looking back at the chat record with a different mindset again, Lin Xian felt that the air in the archives room was a little stagnant.

It was like breathing butter, sticky and heavy; I couldn't breathe it in, and I couldn't breathe it out.

"Can I take this chat record with me?"

Lin Xian asked the staff in the archives room.

"Of course, Mr. Lin, these cases were solved under your command, and these chat records themselves have been proven to be not entirely true... So, I'll make a copy for you. You can leave the original here and take the copy away."

Because of his influence in solving the unsolved case and helping the Donghai City Public Security Bureau overcome difficulties, Lin Xian enjoyed a high status in the eyes of the staff, who took the initiative to make a copy for Lin Xian.

Then, after filling out a form and signing it, Lin Xian left with the chat records.

night.

Zhao Yingjun's home.

Zhao Yingjun sat on the sofa, read through the chat records, and looked at Lin Xian who had been sitting beside him for a long time without saying a word:

"Is this the scientist you told me about, the one who conquered the side effects of hibernation, your high school classmate?"

"This world is really small. I didn't expect that Du Yao, whom we have been looking for for so long, is actually a classmate of Tang Xin at Johns Hopkins University... And judging from the tone of their conversation, they must be close friends."

"Look at what Tang Xin said at the end. She remembers a lot of things about you, but you don't remember anything about her."

"After all, we were only classmates for a few days."

Lin Xian said softly:

"Besides...what she said about me helping her put on her school uniform and defusing her embarrassment was just a small matter, even if it seems to me now. I really don't have any impression of it."

"It was just out of politeness that I lied and said I remembered it. Maybe my expression betrayed me, Tang Xin still saw that I was lying."

Zhao Yingjun sighed lightly:

“Many small things, when they happen at a certain point in time, are no longer small things, but big things that are worth remembering for a lifetime.”

"Just like what you told me, the old man Wei Shengjin you met in your dream, he was just showing off when he was a child, imitating Ultraman to protect Liu Shiyu. But this incident directly led Liu Shiyu to chase him all the way to Mars, starting as a stranger and accompanying him for the rest of his life."

"But for Wei Shengjin, he didn't even have the interest to write about this in his diary. This is probably a kind of sadness in the growth of boys and girls. Girls are always much more mature than boys of the same age, and boys' minds always become delicate after a long time."

Say it.

She turned her head and held Lin Xian's slightly cold hand with her right hand:

"I feel this deeply. A few days ago, we went to the capital to meet my parents, and you said that I praised you to the sky and that it was not true. But in fact, I was telling the truth. Saving me from the gunpoint of a criminal and giving me a bunch of wrinkled flowers may be a trivial matter not worth mentioning in your eyes."

"But this incident... I will also remember it for the rest of my life. If I really have to hibernate, I will definitely write this incident on the first page of my memory notebook. I am even willing to stop time on that day forever."

With her other hand, she closed the printed chat history and placed it on the coffee table:

"However, at the end of the chat log, it was mentioned that Tang Xin prepared a [gift] for you, saying that when you see this gift, you will probably remember what happened in high school. In the end...didn't you see this gift either?"

Lin Xian shook his head:
"I didn't have that kind of thought at the time. I knew clearly that it was Zhou Duanyun who killed her. Then Zhou Duanyun pretended to be sad for her and said that the gift was still on his car seat and asked me if I wanted it."

"At the time, I only wanted to avenge Professor Xu Yun and Tang Xin, and I didn't believe Zhou Duanyun's lies. Who knows if the gift he gave me, which he said Tang Xin prepared... was real or not? Maybe it was another trap."

"You have avenged her."

Zhao Yingjun looked at Lin Xian:

"And the revenge was very thorough, from the murderer to the mastermind, and even to the last Copernicus, no one was spared."

"So, although the result was a little regrettable, you fulfilled your promise to Tang Xin and didn't let her down. After killing Copernicus, you didn't go to Tang Xin's grave to give her a bouquet of flowers and tell her about it, right?"

"Donghai City is so close to Hangzhou City anyway, you should find time to go there. If she knew that you did so much for her, took so many risks, and solved a series of murderers, her spirit in heaven would definitely feel relieved."

Lin Xian nodded and looked at Zhao Yingjun:
"Do you want to come with me? Although I know you are very considerate, I don't want to do this behind your back."

however……

Zhao Yingjun smiled slightly and shook his head gently:
"Have you never read The Legend of the Condor Heroes? At that time, the dying Huang Rong said to Guo Jing..."

"Brother Jing, there are only three conditions you must agree to after I die. First, you can be sad for a while after I die, but don't be sad for too long; second, you can marry someone else after I die, but it must be Hua Zheng, because she really loves you; third, you can come to the cemetery to see me after I die, but don't bring Hua Zheng, because I am still very stingy."

"Lin Xian, it's true that you are smart and brave, but you are often too slow in emotions. Although I am also very glad that you are slow, otherwise I probably wouldn't have the life we ​​have now and have a baby. But...as for visiting Tang Xin's grave, you should go by yourself."

"I don't know if Tang Xin has the same idea as Huang Rong, but girls are sensitive after all. You took me along when I was pregnant... it was indeed rude to Tang Xin. Don't worry, I don't mind this kind of thing. There is no such thing as whether you can do it behind my back or not."

……

Looking at the serious Zhao Yingjun, Lin Xian also held her hand tightly and laughed:

"To be honest, I often feel that you are too considerate. What about you? Do you think the same as Huang Rong?"

"I don't think so."

Zhao Yingjun said:
"If I really die before you and can't grow old with you, I would really like to see you happy. It doesn't matter who you are with, as long as she can make you happy, you can bring her to my grave and let me take a look."

"I don't want you to feel sad for me for too long. I also hope you can continue to stick to your path and cherish your life. I've told you a long time ago that I'm not that kind of stingy woman."

"So... this is also why I said I wanted to travel with you to get married, to go to Copenhagen, and let the Yellow Bird see the Little Mermaid statue."

She blinked.

The eyes become soft:

"Because Huang Que is me, and I am Huang Que, so I understand Huang Que's thoughts. Everything she did, perhaps first and foremost, was to save the world... but the premise of the first purpose was actually for you."

"She wants to save the world for you. She wants to save the future of mankind and of course she wants to see you live a better, happier, more fulfilling life."

"You don't need to doubt this, because I'm the person who knows Huang Que best in this world. I don't need any extravagant wedding, I don't need any grand ceremony, I just need to go to Copenhagen with you once, so that Huang Que can see us together and have a baby... This is what she wants to see the most."

"Do not worry."

Lin Xian responded:
"I discussed the idea of ​​traveling to get married with my parents. Although they thought it was not appropriate, they agreed with our idea in the end."

"Wait for me for a moment. I'll take care of Du Yao's affairs, and then we'll go get the marriage certificate, and then... go to Copenhagen. Wherever you say, we'll go."

Say it.

Lin Xian glanced at his watch:
"It's getting late, Yingjun, you should go to bed early."

"Your most important task now is to take good care of your body, pay attention to nutrition and get more rest."

"Ah."

Zhao Yingjun took Lin Xian's hand and stood up from the sofa:
"Come on, let's go inside."

……

A few days later.

Lin Xian received a call from Liu An, Director of the National Security Agency:
"Lin Xian, I have found out."

On the other end of the phone, Director Liu An said:
"I asked my friends at the United Nations to investigate. The international student named Du Yao you provided did pass the assessment in early 2023 and became a peacekeeping aid volunteer."

"After she passed the assessment, she immediately left the United States and went to South Sudan, a small war-torn country in Africa."

“South Sudan?”

When Lin Xian heard the name of this country, he immediately frowned:
"Why go to such a dangerous place..."

South Sudan.

It is one of the poorest and most war-torn countries on the African continent.

International news has been reporting about South Sudan for many years. The situation is very tense, with tens of thousands of people dying in various wars and millions of people displaced every year. Although in the 21st century, the term "people's livelihood is in dire straits" sounds a bit far-fetched.

But in fact, South Sudan is such a place.

Not only was there war, but there was also extreme poverty.

There is a serious lack of infrastructure such as roads, water, electricity, medical care, education, and social services, and people's lives are extremely difficult.

hard to imagine.

As a top student at Johns Hopkins University, Du Yao would choose to provide assistance in such a dangerous area close to the front line.

"I looked at the information. It was Du Yao who insisted on choosing this place."

Director Liu An said:

"When she applied to be a volunteer, there were many places she could choose from. In her case, she usually went to some poor areas to support development, or to serve as a medical logistics worker."

"Many people advised her not to go to South Sudan because it has been in constant war... That is where the peacekeeping forces are. If she goes there, not only will her role be limited, but she will also face unpredictable dangers."

"But Du Yao insisted on going. On the application form, she only wrote South Sudan, very determined. Finally, based on the principle of personal wishes first, she joined the South Sudan peacekeeping force and became a medical aid worker."

"For a long time, telephone and satellite networks were normal and we could communicate through remote devices. But... this year, the situation in South Sudan has become increasingly worse, and long periods of loss of contact have become the norm."

"However, there is no problem with regular contact with Du Yao's team. They will send a text message on the 1st of every month."

On the 1st of every month...

Lin Xian narrowed his eyes.

Then it will be too late.

Besides, what he wanted to discuss with Du Yao probably couldn't be explained over a phone call, so it would be best for him to go there in person.

"I see. Thank you, Director Liu."

Lin Xian continued to ask:

“Can you help me find a way to reach South Sudan safely?”

"what?"

Liu An was very surprised to hear Lin Xian say this:

“You’re going to South Sudan too?”

He shook his head:
"Forget it, Lin Xian. Don't take the risk. The situation in South Sudan is in chaos right now. Don't get involved in this mess."

"If you really have something important to talk to Du Yao about, I can ask my friend to pass on a message to her during the regular contact on the first day of each month. You have to know that the UN peacekeeping force is an independent system and we cannot interfere."

"Also... our country's principle is not to interfere in other countries' internal affairs. In matters like this, we cannot intervene in official capacity and cannot provide you with protection."

"However, if you really want to go, I can provide another way to ensure your safety."

"What method?" Lin Xian asked.

Director Liu An smiled:
"Some things are illegal in China, but they are not a problem internationally, and they are also widely used—"

"Mercenaries."

Liu An instructed:
"I can provide you with a contact method. This group of mercenaries is relatively reliable. They can protect your safety very well."

"And you don't have any official status. This is a completely private act. If you really have to go to South Sudan, I think this is the safest way."

"Of course, with the war going on, nothing can be guaranteed. I suggest you go and come back quickly and don't stay in South Sudan for a long time."

Lin Xian nodded:
"Okay, I understand. Leave it to me."

……

mid-September.

Africa, South Sudan, a small village in a war-torn area.

Boom boom boom! !

There were constant explosions and gunshots.

The adults kept running away and the children kept crying.

"Come over here! Hide!"

A young woman covered in mud yelled in the local language, hurriedly grabbed the running children and took them behind the shelter:

"Don't run around! Everyone, hide here!"

far away.

The rumbling sounds of vehicles and gunfire were getting closer.

The young woman used her frail body to protect these poor children and held them behind shelter.

Close your eyes.

How many times has this happened this month?

The battle line was getting closer and closer, and more and more people were leaving their homes. However, the elderly, the young, the sick and the disabled were different from the young people. Their speed of escape and transfer was very slow and could not keep up with the advancement of the battle line.

Various chaotic sounds are getting closer and closer...

She gritted her teeth and soothed the crying children beneath her:

"Don't be afraid... don't be afraid... it will pass."

suddenly!

Whoosh whoosh—

Several RPG rockets slid along a white smoke trajectory, streaking from behind the village and directly hitting the front line, instantly raising a line of smoke.

The young woman opened her eyes wide.

This...is impossible.

Behind.

Which force is this?
Just as she was shocked, suddenly dozens of black-painted vehicles passed by the village and rushed straight to the front line.

The soldiers above were fully armed and well-equipped, and rockets were constantly fired.

"This is……"

"support?"

But she couldn't understand where this support came from.
squeak--

The sound of bursting brakes.

A heavily armed vehicle stopped behind the bunker, and a tall man wearing a full-body helmet and a bulletproof vest jumped out of the vehicle and strode towards her.

The man took off his helmet and shook his flattened hair.

He bent down and stretched out his right hand:

"Hello, Ms. Du Yao."

Man against the sun:

"Although this is the first time we meet, you should be familiar with me."

Du Yao held the man's hand and was pulled up from the ground by him. She looked at the Longguo man in front of her with confusion.

She saw the man's appearance clearly.

But I don't remember knowing this person, nor can I remember where I have seen him:

"You are……?"

The man looked at her and blinked:
"My name... is Lin Xian."

(End of this chapter)