Chapter 436: Didn’t you know she was a researcher at the Herwen Laboratory? [1 update] Chapter 436: Didn’t you know she was a researcher at the Herwen Laboratory? [1 update] Otherwise, how could there be such a coincidence?
Why did the data from the experimental area managed by Pei Tianyi leak right after Ying Zijin visited the research base?
Moreover, it’s even more coincidental that Ying Zijin’s computer skills are very good.
Even transforming Verdant Middle School’s anonymous campus forum into a real-name one would be a piece of cake for her, let alone stealing experimental data, right?
“Her?” Hearing Yuexuan say this, Pei Tianyi was slightly startled, then frowned slightly, “She has no reason to do that.”
The research direction of this experiment was a new type of electronic intelligence weapon.
If it could be completely designed and invented, it would bring a new advancement to global technology.
Although the experiment was not yet perfect, the data was unique and very valuable globally.
Those who wanted this experimental data included some major clans opposed to the laboratory’s investors, as well as some hidden forces.
After all, these new electronic intelligence weapons could instantly boost a clan’s hard power.
But without understanding electronic intelligence weapons, even if one got the experimental data, it would be useless.
Their laboratory’s data had only been leaked, not deleted.
So Pei Tianyi thought that either an internal researcher had been bought off, or those opposed major clans had hired a hacker to directly invade their computers.
Naturally, he had put many layers of passwords on these experimental data.
Pei Tianyi had just checked, and there were no traces of computer invasion.
This proved that if it was the latter, the other party’s computer technology was far superior to his.
Ying Zijin had the ability, but really no reason.
“Do you trust her that much, Senior Brother?” Yuexuan was slightly shocked, biting her lip, “According to what the vice-dean said, everyone who entered the research base today is a suspect, so why have you ruled her out, Senior Brother?”
Could it be that even Pei Tianyi had been charmed by Ying Zijin?
How many times had they even met?
Yuexuan took a deep breath, her fingernails digging into the palm of her hand.
She closed her eyes, looking very weary: “Senior Brother, since you have so much faith in her, I have nothing more to say, and there’s nothing I can help with, I’m sorry, I’ll leave now.”
“Yuexuan, that’s not what I meant.” Pei Tianyi stopped her, his frown deepening, “You’re right, she is a suspect, but without evidence, we shouldn’t be so arbitrary.”
Any person who was labeled as having stolen experimental data would be done for in the scientific research community.
Yuexuan stopped in her tracks: “I’m just analyzing this rationally, she could get angry at my grandmother because my aunt forced her to blood, and refuse to treat her, doesn’t that show her pettiness?”
“Your grandmother…” Pei Tianyi was about to say something when he saw the vice-dean hurrying down from upstairs, his expression cold.
Yuexuan’s voice halted, and she said no more.
“Vice-dean.” Pei Tianyi greeted him, “I request the establishment of an investigation team, and everyone who entered the research base yesterday must be investigated, no one should be spared.”
The vice-dean glanced at him, indifferently: “We would’ve acted immediately on this matter without you mentioning it, I’ve already sent someone to inform the dean.”
“It’s just that it’s too late today, the Investigation Order will be issued at the earliest tomorrow morning.”
“Vice-dean, there’s no need for Yuexuan,” Pei Tianyi said, glancing at Yuexuan, “She has been with me the whole time, and she hasn’t touched any computers, I can vouch for that, you can also check the surveillance footage.”
Being investigated, even if nothing came of it in the end, would raise suspicion among others and affect one’s reputation.
He was still trying to help Yuexuan apply for a researcher position in the laboratory, and having a history of being investigated wasn’t good.
The vice-dean’s eyebrows furrowed.
At that moment, two assistants returned, having retrieved the surveillance footage from six floors of the Core Area.
The vice-head first looked at the surveillance footage of the experimental area.
Yuexuan had indeed been following Pei Tianyi the whole time, hadn’t touched anything, not even taking out her phone or any other electronic devices.
“Alright, given that you have indeed put a lot of effort into this experimental project, I’ll agree to your request,” said the vice-dean, “But if everyone else’s suspicions are cleared in the end, she still has to be investigated.”
Yuexuan smiled: “In that case, I will cooperate.”
The vice-dean didn’t pay attention to her and brought up the surveillance footage of the exhibition area, his expression changing slightly: “What are these students doing with the computer here?”