Chapter 413: Where Is The Person?
Seeing that Curly Hair had already run off once, Zhao Chao was particularly mindful of Curly Hair this time.
Zhao Chao mentally associated Curly Hair belching with the scene of Curly Hair lying on the ground and said in worry, âDid it eat something previously? Could it be possible that someone tried to poison him?â
He suspected that Curly Hair had eaten some drugged bait that someone threw to the ground and fainted.
After observing Curly Hairâs mental state and running posture, a trainer in the team shook his head and said, âNothing seems out of the ordinary. However, itâs still best to have a proper check up when we get back.â
Inside a certain building that was arranged to serve as accommodation and office for Inter-planetary Fund personnel.
In one of the buildings, Little Bear had been watching the news out of boredom. He had already finished the âFounding Eraâ series as well as concerts, movies and other shows he wanted the watch. Also internet access within Whale Island Region wasnât freely accessible. Because Little Bear was special, his movements were restricted. Other than watching the news every day, the only other thing he could do was play with his pet, Little Riches.
While playing, this superintelligence and his so-called âretardedâ pet paused uniformly.
Little Bearâs hand trembled as tried to meticulously analyze this strange sound he was hearing. As for Little Riches, it had once again turned into a ball and deactivated itself.
After ten seconds, Little Bear didnât check on Little Riches in its defensive state. Instead, he scuttled over and knocked on the adjacent roomâs door. âCui Hua! This place is too dangerous! I think we should leave!!â
Comprehensive research facility unit one quarantine room.
Otherâs didnât really react, but Fang Zhao, who had been deep in thought, had heard it.
It was a strange sound, yet it felt strangely familiar.
Fang Zhao had also observed the other people but couldnât see any changes in their expressions. Unit Manager Nick also didnât receive any urgent calls either, so Fang Zhao decided to observe first and see if there were any changes.
A short while later, Unit Manager Nick received a call from Zhao Chao, and his facial expression was somewhat strange. âThe pathogen has been found, but the person who stole it wasnât caught. It was like he suddenly disappeared.â
The island guards in isolation were also shocked by this news. Just as Unit Manager Nick had said, with the islandâs armed forces and layers of encirclement, even if they werenât able to catch the perpetrator, at the very least he shouldnât have been able to escape without any trace.
The island guards were all full of doubt, but Nick didnât intend to explain too much. He wasnât too interested in all this. Everything was fine as long as the pathogen was secured. As for the rest, he would let the investigation bureau mull over it.
âOh right, Fang Zhao!â Nick turned back towards Fang Zhao and said with a chuckle, âCaptain Zhao said that Curly Hair has rendered meritorious service again.â
Fang Zhaoâs heart skipped a beat. Right now, he was more surprised than delighted. However, he didnât show how he was feeling like deep down.
When Zhao Chao brought Curly Hair over, Curly Hair ran over to Fang Zhao, who was wagging his tail. He couldnât enter the quarantine room, so he crouched in front of the safety glass separating Fang Zhao and grunted vigorously.
Fang Zhao didnât notice any clear injuries on Curly Hair and he seemed to be in high spirits, so Fang Zhao turned towards Zhao Chao.
Zhao Chao was panting. âFang Zhao, this dog is rather strong. I had intended to let the vet do a detailed checkup, but Curly Hair wasnât cooperating and kept wanting to run over here. I wasnât the one pulling him. Rather, he was dragging me!â
After briefly talking about Curly Hairâs service rendered, Zhao Chao also mentioned about Curly Hair lying down there for an unknown reason.
Zhao Chao was speaking to Fang Zhao from the interview booth at the side of Fang Zhaoâs quarantine room. Privacy mode had also been enabled so no sound would escape. The transparent safety glass had become like reflectors, shielding them from the curious gazes of the island guards not too far off.
âAre the ones behind this from Tomorrowâs Empire?â Fang Zhao asked.
Zhao Chaoâs gaze suddenly became penetrating. âYou have come across them before?â
âBack during my military service on Planet Baiji,â Fang Zhao said.
Zhao Chao remembered looking through Fang Zhaoâs file previously. He coughed lightly and his gaze became milder. Back then, during his military service on Planet Baiji, Fang Zhao had came experienced a terrorist attack. The ones responsible were Tomorrowâs Empire. Fang Zhao had also killed a number of extremists and rendered meritorious service.
âItâs them,â Zhao Chao replied.
Fang Zhaoâs brows furrowed and a flicker of fury flashed across his eyes.
Seeing Fang Zhao in silence, Zhao Chao said somewhat ruefully, âFang Zhao, donât think too much about it. Once the assignment concludes, this matter wonât be your concern. We will be the ones handling it. You just have to be at ease and shine in the artistic circles. Of course, in special times, you⊠and your dog will be drafted. You have to be prepared and keep up with training so you donât fall behind.â
Zhao Chao worried that Fang Zhao would overthink. He already had the threat of infection to worry about. Now there was a terrorist organization on top of it. As someone in his twenties, he shouldnât have to bear too much pressure. Zhao Chao also didnât mention anything about infection to not let Fang Zhao fret.
Seeing Zhao Chao this way, Fang Zhao no longer continued to press the subject. He asked about Curly Hairâs condition and actions in this operation with the focus on when Curly Hair had fainted.
Zhao Chao also didnât know too much. Curly Hair was already lying on the ground when he rushed over. He told Fang Zhao all that he knew.
âWhat can we do now? How are we going to get Curly Hair to cooperate with the checkup? Iâm just worried someone might have fed him poison. It might be too late to save him if we donât check him.â Zhao Chao was worried but still defended Curly Hair. âBack then, he heard me and the island guard captain talking. He probably knew that you were exposed to the pathogen and might be in danger, so he had acted a little too urgently. Fortunately, the pathogen was retrieved and nothing bad happened, so you donât have to blame him.â
Zhao Chao couldnât protect Curly Hair who he viewed as a little treasure, but he hoped that Fang Zhao wouldnât reprimand him too excessively.
âI got it.â Fang Zhao nodded before continuing, âCaptain, can I speak to him in private?â
Zhao Chao went out of the interview booth and ran into the Whale Island Guard, who had finished reporting to their superiors. The captain had come to see how his quarantined subordinates were doing.
Seeing Zhao Chao coming out, the Whale Island Guard captain called him over. âHow are things with Fang Zhao?â
âStill alright. No symptoms of infection. He is even lecturing his dog right now,â Zhao Chao said.
The Whale Island Guard captain lowered his voice. âThat Fang Zhao⊠when he killed the target at that time, that technique wasnât something a newcomer could do.â
Zhao Chao chuckled when he heard this. âYou donât have to worry about that. There are no issues with his background. It was checked thoroughly long ago. Do you remember the terrorist incident on Planet Baiji during the period where they discovered the new ore? That was the period when Fang Zhao was doing his military service.â
The Whale Island Guard captain seem to have some recollection of that incident. âRight, I remember that. So the matter of Fang Zhao rendering meritorious services during the terrorist attack are true? It wasnât something the top brass exaggerated to set him as a role model?â
âI previously thought that it was exaggerated, but this incident proves that this fellow is really impressive.â
âSssââ The Whale Island Guard captain sucked in a deep breath. âIf he wasnât trained from a young age, then he is just a gifted natural at this! When he safely gets through this quarantine period, will he be released to go back and dabble in those artistic circles?â
âWhat else can I do? He isnât willing to stay on! And his dog! I really want him, but even Wai Baseâs commanding officer isnât willing to make a move. What else can I do?â Zhao Chao sounded a little gloomy.
Over at the quarantine rooms.
Through the safety glass, Fang Zhao watched Curly Hair pacing around in the interview booth.
âThere isnât any monitoring equipment here. Come here, open your mouth and let me see,â Fang Zhao said.
Curly Hair wagged his tail and pressed his widened jaw against the safety glass to let Fang Zhao clearly take a look at his teeth.
Fang Zhao scanned it carefully and didnât see any suspicious remains.
Curly Hair whimpered, making himself sound rather pitiful.
Fang Zhao told him, âI am only being kept in quarantine here. My life isnât in danger, so donât worry. When the conference is over, Nanfeng and the others will come fetch you.â
Curly Hair retreated back a step and whimpered, clearly not delighted.
Fang Zhao couldnât be bothered with his moodiness for the time being and continued to ask, âYou fainted previously?â
âWoof Woof!â Curly Hair wagged his tail vigorously and appeared very proud of himself.
Fang Zhao raised an eyebrow.
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Curly Hair puffed his chest out and wagged his tail vigorously.
âWhere is the person?â Fang Zhao asked.
Curly Hair opened his mouth wide.
It canât be what Iâm thinking, can it?