Xu Hao's eyes were fixed on the road ahead as he drove slowly and said, "Xiao Lan, in these past years, how many new kids have joined the orphanage?"
After thinking for a moment, Xiao Lan suddenly said, "Superman Big Brother, now that you mention it, I realize that there haven't been many. I once advised Director Meng that we should try to secure more funding and then expand the orphanage, but she didn't agree."
Xu Hao nodded slightly and said, "It's basically what I had guessed. Director Meng is kind-hearted and takes in orphans, which is a fact. However, she selects which orphans to take in, and those from the initial batch at the orphanage might be the most extraordinary."
"What's so extraordinary about them?" Louise hurriedly asked.
"Today, at the orphanage, I took a closer look and noticed that many of the children are quite unusual. Some have stronger, more powerful arms, some have sturdier legs, some move with exceptional agility, and others appear quite intelligent," Xu Hao recounted.
Continuing, Xu Hao said, "Each of these children is distinctive. To say that this is mere coincidence is something I cannot believe."
Louise exclaimed in surprise, "Are you saying that they are incomplete mutants? Complete mutants have greatly enhanced physical abilities and quality, meriting the title of superhuman, but many mutants nowadays are incomplete."
Xu Hao's expression hardened as he said, "I can't rule out that possibility. If Director Meng has mastered the technology to create mutants and has been conducting experiments all these years, then her thinking is rather terrifying."
Although Xiao Lan wasn't exactly sure what Xu Hao and the others meant by mutants, she had seen her fair share of American Hollywood blockbusters and understood that such things were definitely not good. However, in her eyes, the kind and benevolent Director Meng, how could she possibly harm those children?
Xu Hao shook his head slightly and said, "I too hope it's not true. Besides, there are many questionable aspects to this matter. First, where would she have acquired the mutant technology? Second, why only use children for her experiments? And third? What exactly happened to her back then? We can't conclude that she's used mutant technology without clearing up these doubts."
Without hesitation, Louise said, "I'll get someone to investigate immediately. This is a matter of great importance. If Director Meng's orphanage has existed for so long and if this is true, it would mean that America's mutant technology has leaked a long time ago."
With a light smile, Xu Hao said, "Leaked or not, that's none of my business. But if I find out she has harmed those young children, I definitely won't let her off easily!"
Changing his tone, Xu Hao added, "However, I have another theory. Maybe she's not doing it intentionally but due to some kind of heredity."
"What do you mean?" Louise asked eagerly.
"The parents of those children might have undergone mutations, and their offspring could inherit those mutations at birth. That could be why we're seeing such peculiarities in these children."
With a sigh, Xu Hao said, "That's what I hope the most. Director Meng practices the Meng Family's grand righteous Qi, which is extremely pure and true. I can't bring myself to believe that someone like her would experiment on children."
Confidently, Xiao Lan snorted, "Just ask the director when we get back. I trust her; she would never do such a thing!"
"If only that were the case!"
Xu Hao let out a soft sigh and then fell silent.
Meng Jiu had hidden too much. She was unwilling to speak, and Xu Hao didn't want to force her.
The city of Jing'an had already been enveloped by night. * is the home of this chapter
Thick dark clouds covered the sky, turning it pitch black outside.
Mark Weining and his group had long left Jing'an to travel to other cities in Huaya.
But one person had not left.
At that moment, Mark George was lying comfortably on a huge circular bed. Several young ladies surrounded him, massaging him while occasionally feeding him sips of scarlet red wine.
Nevertheless, Mark George's gaze was fixed on the ceiling, seemingly lost in thought.
Suddenly, there was an urgent knocking at the door.
Immediately sitting up, Mark George looked toward the door with a low and raspy voice and commanded, "Come in."
As the door opened, a man with a sleazy appearance crept in, a Huaya man at that.
Mark George waved his hand, and the young ladies swiftly retreated, closing the door behind them.
The man approached Mark George and knelt on one knee, speaking with full respect, "Respected Mr. Mark George, we have just received news that Miss Louise left the hotel with Xu Hao, sharing a car."
Mark George suddenly lost his temper, smashing a large marble table to pieces with a slap of his hand, frightening the man into trembling. Marble is incredibly hard; had that slap landed on his head, wouldn't his skull have exploded in minutes?
"Continue!" Mark George demanded furiously, yet his face still maintained his usual fake smile without fading.