Traveling back thirty years to Conan, intercepting Princess Eri

What Lin Xiuyi really wanted to know was what the connection was between the Brians and the FBI!
But it wasn't appropriate to ask directly, so they could only try to find out indirectly by inquiring about the Brians' situation.

Miss Grey paused for a moment, then nodded, a hint of nostalgia in her eyes: "Alright, since you want to know, I'll tell you."

“The Brians are very good people; they were both professors at UCLA before they retired.”

"Mr. Brian is a history professor specializing in American colonial history, and Mrs. Brian is a literature professor teaching English literature. Both of them are very popular with students at the school, and many students often come to visit them after graduation."

Miss Grey paused, took a sip of water, and continued...
"The Brians have two children, the eldest son named Noah Brian, who is a true genius."

"Noah showed a strong interest in medicine from a young age and was exceptionally talented. He was admitted to Harvard Medical School at the age of fourteen, becoming the youngest admitted student that year."

“He consistently ranked at the top of his class at Harvard, earned his MD at the age of 21, and then joined a renowned medical research center in Boston. His future should have been bright.”

At this point, Miss Grey's tone lowered, filled with deep regret.
"But no one expected that in Noah's second month of work, he would encounter a sudden shooting on his way home from get off work."

"There was a street shootout between two gang members. Neither of them was injured, but unlucky Noah was hit by a stray bullet..."

The atmosphere in the carriage instantly became heavy. The students listened quietly, their faces showing regret.

Eri clenched the hem of her clothes, her sympathy for the Brians growing stronger.

Losing such an outstanding son would be an unbearable blow to any family.

Miss Grey sighed softly and continued, "Their daughter, Lily Brian, although not as talented as her brother, is a very lovely and kind girl."

“Lily is gentle and loves drawing and literature, much like Mrs. Brian. She originally planned to apply to the art department of UCLA after graduating from high school and become an illustrator to draw picture books for children.”

"But just last year, on her way home from school, Lily encountered a robber in an alley."

"That bastard not only stole her things, but also shot her when she resisted... By the time passersby found her, Lily was already dead."

Miss Grey's voice was slightly choked, and her eyes were a little red.

"Lily was only eighteen years old when she passed away, just one month away from graduating from high school and only one step away from her dream."

Upon hearing this, the carriage fell silent, and even the sound of breathing became exceptionally clear.

Lin Xiuyi looked at the trees rushing past the window, feeling a mix of emotions.

The Brians dedicated their lives to teaching and nurturing countless outstanding students, yet they had to endure the pain of losing two children in succession—it was truly unfortunate.

"So... has Lily's case been solved? Has the robber been caught?" Eri asked in a low voice.

Miss Grey shook her head, her tone tinged with helplessness and indignation: "No, there were no witnesses in the alley at the time, and no one knows what the robbers looked like."

"The only clue was a lighter left behind by the robber, but that was far from enough to identify the suspect."

"The police investigated for months, but it ended up being a cold case. The Brians even put out a reward of their own money to find the killer, but there has been no news to this day."

"unacceptable……"

Eri bit her lip, her face full of anger.
"She was such a kind girl, yet she suffered such misfortune, and the murderer is still at large!" Lin Xiuyi remained silent, but the doubts in his heart grew stronger. If it was just Lily's case that was still unresolved, why would the FBI suddenly come knocking on his door?
Normally, such ordinary robbery-murder cases should be handled by the local police, and the FBI should not be involved.

Could the Brians' child have some unknown identity?
Or perhaps, there are more complex secrets hidden behind their deaths?

"By the way, Mr. Brian, besides being a professor, did you have any other roles?" Lin Xiuyi asked casually. "For example... have you ever collaborated with the government or other organizations?"

Miss Grey paused for a moment, thought about it carefully, and then shook her head: "No, Mr. Brian has spent his whole life teaching at the university and researching purely historical topics. I have never heard of him cooperating with government agencies."

"Mrs. Brian was the same; she devoted herself to literary studies, was very introverted, and rarely interacted with the outside world."

Lin Xiu nodded and didn't ask any further questions, but her unease did not lessen at all.

He always felt that the FBI's visit that morning was no accident and must be related to the Brians' child, but Miss Grey was unaware of the secret.

Just then, the bus slowly slowed down.

"Alright, kids, we've arrived!"

Miss Grey stood up and said with a smile,

"Next, I will take you on a tour of the campus, including the library, teaching buildings, laboratories and gymnasium. Finally, we will go to the school auditorium, which is where the lectures are given."

"You have half an hour left, Lin, you can familiarize yourself with your speech again."

Lin Xiuyi took a deep breath, temporarily suppressing her doubts, and nodded: "I understand."

……

The students got off the bus one after another and followed Miss Grey into the campus.

UCLA's campus truly lives up to its reputation, with lush greenery and neatly trimmed lawns.

The ancient European-style buildings and modern teaching buildings complement each other, creating a strong academic atmosphere everywhere.

Even though it's a holiday, there are still many people at the school.

Lin Xiuyi and Fei Yingli followed behind the group, discussing in hushed tones as they toured the area.

Eri Kisaki was particularly interested in the school's law school, stopping frequently to observe it, her eyes filled with longing.

"The law school here truly lives up to its reputation. I wish I could study here."

"Aren't you afraid of being detained by the US military again?" Lin Xiuyi joked with a smile.

"Why did you bring that up again out of nowhere!" Eri glared at her childhood friend, annoyed. "My good mood is completely ruined!"

“I’m just reminding you, so you won’t be misled by appearances here,” Lin Xiuyi lowered his voice, “otherwise you’ll get upset when the American students argue with you…” (End of Chapter)