ebookland Chapter 1239
Chapter 1239
She slowly raised her eyes and said coldly, "Why leave evidence when I'm going to kill you?"
She didn't give Lin Wei any chance to refute, directly raising her chin and issuing an order to leave, her tone indifferent: "Please."
Lin Wei didn't move. Instead, she sat in the chair, staring intently at Zhou Shuwan, her tone somewhat persuasive: "Dr. Zhou, the reason I came to this meeting today is not just to confront you. I want to persuade you to come to the research institute and participate in my research project. I can assure you that all the research will be conducted within safe limits and will not cause any harm to your body."
Zhou Shuwan looked at Lin Wei as if she had heard the biggest joke in the world, as if she were looking at an idiot: "Do you think I would agree to you?"
Lin Wei, however, was very confident and nodded slowly: "Based on what I know about you these past few days, I think you will agree. You are not the kind of selfish person who only cares about escaping in the face of disaster and doesn't care about the lives of others."
These words completely exhausted Zhou Shuwan's last bit of patience. She didn't want to say another word to Lin Wei, and her tone was as cold as ice: "It seems that you have mistaken me for someone else. Please, don't force me to take action and slap your seemingly pure and innocent face that actually disgusts me."
Lin Wei's face finally changed completely, turning pale and then flushed.
She remained silent for a few seconds, but ultimately said nothing more, got up, and turned to walk towards the door.
Pushing open the door, Lin Wei immediately saw Qi Mingyu and Mu Mu standing not far away.
The two stood side by side, their auras both cold and somber.
His gaze fell upon her, filled with undisguised scrutiny and wariness.
Lin Wei merely glanced at them indifferently before looking away and walking steadily downstairs without pausing at all.
Qi Mingyu and Mu Mu didn't move until they watched Lin Wei's figure disappear around the corner of the corridor, then they quickly walked into the room.
Meanwhile, Zhou Shuwan, who was in the room, had her eyes closed, her senses following Lin Wei's footsteps as they spread outwards.
On her way back, Lin Wei encountered numerous dangers and opportunities to make a move at every turn.
At the end of the corridor, a broken rope hung from the ceiling. With just a little leverage, the rope could fall and precisely wrap around her neck.
Downstairs at the corner, there was a pile of discarded machine parts, with sharp edges. If she happened to be passing by there, a part would roll down and break her bones.
Even the loose paving stones at the entrance of the research institute, with a little design, could cause her to slip and fall, resulting in a bloody head injury.
Zhou Shuwan had seen all these opportunities. She had countless ways to make Lin Wei die in an "accident" without anyone knowing.
But her senses simply followed quietly, without making any move.
She watched as Lin Wei walked through the hidden dangers, crossed the paths of the base, and finally entered the gate of the research institute, disappearing completely from sight. Only then did she slowly withdraw her senses and open her eyes.
The coldness and murderous intent in his eyes gradually faded, leaving only clarity.
She can't rush.
Killing Lin Wei would certainly solve everything, but it would also bring endless trouble.
As for Captain Qin, Lin Wei had already given him a heads-up: if anything happened to Lin Wei, his family would inevitably be the first suspects.
What she wanted was not temporary pleasure, but to eliminate future troubles.
She had to endure it for now and find out step by step how many people Lin Wei had told about her.
Besides Captain Qin, are there any other people who know the inside story, and have they left any backup plans?
Lin Wei went to see Captain Qin.
When she pushed open the door and went in, Captain Qin was busy with the base's material reserves and personnel allocation.
When you look up, you see deep-set eyes and a full head of gray hair.
It was clear that the various affairs at the base over the past few days had left him exhausted.
He said gently, "Awei, what brings you here? Is there any new progress in your research?"
He has always trusted Lin Wei. Over the past ten years, from the beginning of the apocalypse to the present, he has seen and remembered Lin Wei’s dedication and professionalism.
He always paved the way for her and gave her the greatest support for all projects, big and small, in the research institute.
Lin Wei's tone was somewhat urgent: "Captain Qin, I've come today to ask you about something."
Seeing Captain Qin nod, she continued, speaking frankly and without any beating around the bush: "It's about Zhou Shuwan's research. I would like to ask you to help me allocate a few experts who are proficient in the fields of medicine and genetics."
“I am not formally trained in gene research, which ultimately limits my ability to make breakthroughs. The existing technology and equipment at the base are outdated, and it is really difficult for me to make any breakthroughs on my own.”
"If professionals could join in, this would definitely be much more efficient."
However, after listening, Captain Qin did not immediately express his opinion. He simply looked at her quietly, his eyes deep and unfathomable.
A moment of silence fell over the office.
Lin Wei felt a little puzzled by his gaze and couldn't help but ask, "Captain Qin, do you think this is not feasible?"
Captain Qin sighed softly, his tone earnest and his voice gentler than before, yet also tinged with helplessness: "Awei, you've been by my side for over ten years now."
"I know your personality all too well. You're a highly professional researcher, almost obsessively persistent in what you believe in. That dedication and ability are unmatched by many in the entire base."
But the next second, Captain Qin changed his tone: "But you also have your weaknesses. Outside of scientific research, you have never been good at those interpersonal relationships, those considerations of weighing pros and cons, you could even say you are completely clueless about them."
Lin Wei frowned, looking directly at Captain Qin: "Captain Qin, I don't understand what you mean. Research relies on technology and strength, what does it have to do with human relationships or principles?"
In her mind, scientific research is pure; as long as the direction is right, one can just bury oneself in research. Those interpersonal relationships are irrelevant details, so why bother to think about them?
Captain Qin shook his head helplessly and decided to be more explicit.
"You only think about studying Zhou Shuwan's talent, but have you ever considered that if Zhou Shuwan really is as you guessed, possessing extraordinary abilities and hiding many strange things, given her situation in the base, could she hide it from the captains of the Nanyang warship?"
Lin Wei was taken aback by these words, as she had never thought about them deeply before.
Seeing that her expression changed slightly, Captain Qin continued, "These past few days, I've been observing everything clearly from the sidelines."
"Captain Chen is exceptionally protective of Zhou Shuwan."