Chapter 16 Professor Zhao's visit

Ruthless Emperor's voice came from the fragment, and the light of the fragment gradually dimmed. Jiang Xiaobai knew that his master's consciousness attached to the mask was about to sink into silence.

"Master, when can I see you?" Thinking that they would be apart again soon, Jiang Xiaobai felt sad.

"Don't be sad. Although the last battle didn't end well, I still had a chance of survival. It's just that I would take a lot of time to recover. On the contrary, you have to be more careful. The world you are in is somewhat abnormal. I suspect that this place may have become the enemy's territory or been affected by the enemy's power."

"Okay, I'll take care of myself. Take your time to recover. I'll find out all the bastards who hurt you and tear them up." Jiang Xiaobai's eyes were filled with hatred and madness.

Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Jiang Xiaobai was confused. Who could it be? It was so late. It couldn't be Xiaoqian, because she would never forget to bring the key when she went out.

Jiang Xiaobai opened the door curiously. It was Professor Zhao, who had cooperated with him before.

"Professor Zhao, it's so late. What brings you here? What a coincidence! My sister has just gone out and it will take a long time for her to come back. Would you like to come back another day?" Jiang Xiaobai asked calmly, with a hint of unwelcome in his words.

After all, Jiang Xiaobai hadn't figured out how to get in touch with him to minimize the probability of exposure.

"Xiaobai, I'm sorry to bother you. I'm not here for your sister. I'm here to ask you something."

Professor Zhao didn't mind Jiang Xiaobai's attitude and apologized with a smile.

"Professor Zhao, don't make such a joke. You are an expert in archeology in our country. I have nothing you can ask about. How about this? You can discuss this with Xiaoqian tomorrow. She knows more than me."

Jiang Xiaobai didn't know what Professor Zhao was going to do, so he had to palter with him. But he was a little anxious, hoping that Jiang Xiaoqian could avoid Professor Zhao and come back later. Otherwise, she would not only be frightened but also be exposed.

Are you kidding me? I just stole something, and the owner immediately came to me. How could an ordinary person not be afraid?

"Well, let me put it bluntly. Here is the thing. Our lab has collected a fragment, but we can't do anything about it. I've heard from you recently. Maybe with your insight, you can inspire us to chart a new course. I wonder if you are interested in it."

Professor Zhao still looked at him with a smile, but Jiang Xiaobai felt that the smile was somewhat ill-intentioned.

"It seems that he might have suspected Xiaoqian and me."

"I'm sorry, Professor Zhao. You'd better find someone else. I don't have much knowledge and I can't help you. I will only make you trouble."

Jiang Xiaobai refused resolutely. Was the game not fun? Or was the food not tasty? Why would one be devoted to archeology?

"Okay, whatever. This fragment was stolen from the lab in the afternoon, and there are some clues now. But I don't think it's necessary to waste too much energy on such a worthless thing, so I decided to let it go."

Professor Zhao looked at Jiang Xiaobai with burning eyes, as if he wanted to see through Jiang Xiaobai's mind.

"Professor Zhao, you are so broad-minded! My sister adores you very much. When she comes back, I will tell her about you and make sure that she is more determined to advance."

Jiang Xiaobai said in a flattering tone. It was discovered!

Professor Zhao grinned. "This guy was a sweet talker!"

"Xiaoqian has just been in the lab for a few days, and she has got along well with the graduates. I plan to give her several more important research tasks so that she can accumulate more experience and go further on this road."

"Then I will thank you on behalf of Xiaoqian. If you need any help in the future, you can come to me."

Jiang Xiaobai sincerely bowed and thanked Jiang Xiaoqian. After knowing who the thief was, he didn't go after the thief. Instead, he took care of Xiaoqian in many ways. Professor Zhao was the most generous person Jiang Xiaobai had ever seen in his life.

Jiang Xiaobai was not an ungrateful person. How should he express his gratitude?

Confess his identity and show his talent and knowledge directly?

No, it's too dangerous!

School of Archaeology is a research institute for ancient times. Many Schools of Archaeology might have been filled with spies.

Not to mention a core scientific research institute like the First Research Institute. Either spy had been inserted into it, or they were on the way to be inserted into it.

Jiang Xiaobai couldn't commit suicide by exposing himself to the sun.

It seemed that he had to take a long-term view of the cooperation with the lab. Otherwise, he and Xiaoqian would be in unnecessary danger.

Jiang Xiaoqian entered the hall of the laboratory with her handbag. The handbag was newly bought and the school gave each excellent student a fixed grant. Unlike Jiang Xiaobai, who was crazy about games, Xiaoqian had changed to a new handbag.

As soon as she entered the hall, she found a group of people discussing under the notice board. Seeing her coming, the crowd made a way for her.

"Xiaoqian, come here. I have good news."

Yang Xiaoxue held Jiang Xiaoqian's arm and approached the notice board.

On the notice board was a notice about the appointment of Jiang Xiaoqian.

"Xiaoqian, congratulations. You're the team leader of the ninth project group now. It's the first time that I've seen someone become a team leader after working here for only a week. You're so lucky. I'm so envious of you!" Yang Xiaoxue pretended to hit Jiang Xiaoqian's shoulder and felt happy for her.

"I'm happy too, but why is it so sudden?"

Jiang Xiaoqian didn't know what kind of contribution she had made to become a project leader. The group leader of the research lab was usually a teacher or a doctor. It was rare for an undergraduate to be the group leader. At least, she had never heard of it.

When Jiang Xiaoqian returned to her crowded office with confusion, there was already someone waiting there. He asked her to go to the office of the ninth project team.

The office of the ninth project group was located on the second floor underground. It was a newly spared office. The office was fully equipped, and most of the equipment was brand new.

To Jiang Xiaoqian's surprise, Professor Zhao's office was also on this floor. As a fan of Professor Zhao, she had to visit, but Professor Zhao was not in the office, so Jiang Xiaoqian didn't meet him.

As Jiang Xiaoqian walked on the campus, many students cast admiring glances at Jiang Xiaoqian. Occasionally, some of them would come up to ask for her autograph. Her reputation as a genius was thoroughly established, and it was said that the star of tomorrow in the archeology world was rising. Jiang Xiaoqian also enjoyed this feeling.