I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

Chapter 340 Medicine in the Laboratory

The three of them quickly sat together and began to analyze the string of numbers. Zhang Wanqing took out a notebook and wrote down the numbers, trying to find a pattern.

"12-34-56-78," Zhang Wanqing muttered. "This looks like a simple number sequence, but it doesn't quite conform to conventional mathematical rules."

"Could it be some specific order?" Fu Siyuan speculated, "For example, this string of numbers represents a specific place or object."

"We can try to match this string of numbers to a certain location in the library," Li Wei suggested. "There are many bookshelves and corners in the library. Maybe this string of numbers is a hidden coordinate."

The three decided to start their search in the library. They followed the numbers on the bookshelves one by one, searching for the corresponding numbers. After some effort, they finally found a hidden drawer in a corner of the library.

"There's a drawer here." Zhang Wanqing carefully opened the drawer, and inside was an old notebook and a yellowed photo.

The photo shows a young man wearing glasses and looking quite ordinary. On the cover of the notebook are written the words: "Liu Xiang's Diary."

"Liu Xiang's diary?" Zhang Wanqing's heart tightened. "Could this be something left behind by Liu Xiang, who was murdered ten years ago?"

The three of them quickly flipped through the diary, which recorded Liu Xiang's life and research during his graduate studies. On the last page of the diary, there was a shocking sentence:

"I know he's among us. He's been watching us from behind, waiting for his chance. I have to be careful and find evidence. He won't let me go, just like he won't let anyone else go."

"Who is he referring to?" Zhang Wanqing raised her head, her eyes full of confusion.

"We need to look for Liu Xiang's research project," Fu Siyuan said. "Maybe there are clues there."

"Yes." Li Wei nodded. "We have to find out what Liu Xiang is researching."

The three quickly took action and began investigating Liu Xiang's research project. They contacted Liu Xiang's mentors and classmates, trying to find more information. After some effort, they discovered that Liu Xiang had been involved in a secret research project involving the development of a new type of drug.

"This drug can control a person's emotions and behavior," Liu Xiang's mentor explained. "We hope to use it to treat some mental illnesses. However, this drug has significant side effects and can lead to serious consequences if used improperly."

"Side effects?" Zhang Wanqing frowned. "Like split personality?"

"Yes." The instructor nodded. "This drug may cause personality dissociation and even lead to violent behavior."

"Could it be that this drug is what caused the murderer to become like this?" Zhang Wanqing's heart tightened. "We need to find out who is using this drug."

The three quickly launched an investigation, searching for anyone who might have used the drug. They questioned everyone who might have come into contact with the drug, but they couldn't find any conclusive evidence. Just when they were at their wit's end, Zhang Chen suddenly called.

"Sister, something happened here." Zhang Chen's voice was a little flustered. "I found something strange."

"What?" Zhang Wanqing's heart tightened. "Where are you?"

"I'm in the lab," Zhang Chen said. "I found a hidden cabinet with some strange drugs in it."

"Don't move, we'll be there soon." Zhang Wanqing said.

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Wanqing immediately contacted Fu Siyuan and Li Wei. The three of them quickly rushed to the laboratory. Inside the laboratory, Zhang Chen stood in front of a hidden cabinet with a look of fear on his face.

The lab was filled with the faint smell of disinfectant, and under the dim light, everything seemed eerie. Zhang Wanqing stood in front of a hidden cabinet, filled with doubts. The drugs in the cabinet were neatly arranged, each labeled with a complex chemical name, as if telling some unknown secret.

"Where do these drugs come from?" Zhang Wanqing asked in a low voice, her voice echoing in the empty laboratory.

"I don't know either." Zhang Chen shook his head, a trace of fear on his face. "I was just sorting out the lab equipment when I accidentally found this cabinet. It was hidden behind a pile of old equipment. If I hadn't moved those equipment, I wouldn't have found it at all."

"Could it be a relic from a previous experiment?" Fu Siyuan speculated.

"Not likely." Zhang Wanqing shook her head.

"Look, these drugs look brand new." Zhang Chen pointed at the drugs in the cabinet. "And these drugs are exactly the same as the ones Liu Xiang is researching. If they were just ordinary experimental leftovers, they wouldn't be preserved so well."

"How is this possible? Where do these drugs come from?" Zhang Wanqing thought.

"I don't know either." Zhang Chen shook his head. "I was just sorting out my lab equipment when I accidentally found this cabinet."

"We have to find out who put these drugs here." Li Wei said, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

The three quickly launched an investigation and began looking for people who might have been exposed to the drugs. They questioned everyone who might have been exposed to the drugs, but they still couldn't find any conclusive evidence.

Just when they were at a loss, Zhang Wanqing suddenly remembered the "him" mentioned in Liu Xiang's diary.

"Who is he referring to?" Zhang Wanqing whispered to herself, "Could it be Lin Hao?"

"Lin Hao?" Fu Siyuan frowned. "He looks normal."

"Maybe he's just pretending," Zhang Wanqing said. "We need to talk to him again."

The three of them came to Lin Hao's office again. Lin Hao looked a little tired, but still received them warmly.

"You're here again." Lin Hao smiled. "What did you find this time?"

"Lin Hao, you really don't know Liu Xiang and Gu Xing? You are alumni." Zhang Wanqing said bluntly.

Lin Hao shook his head. "Really? I'm not familiar with any of them. I'm just a counselor, responsible for students' studies, daily lives, and thoughts. How could I possibly know anyone other than students? Besides, a school is huge, with so many people. Surely not everyone knows everyone?"

"What about these drugs?" Zhang Wanqing took out the drugs she found in the lab from her bag. "Where did these drugs come from?"

Lin Hao's expression changed slightly, but he remained calm and said, "These drugs? I don't know. I've never seen these drugs before."

"Are you sure?" Zhang Wanqing stared into his eyes. "These drugs are exactly the same as the ones Liu Xiang is researching. You really don't know where these drugs come from?"

Lin Hao lowered his head and was silent for a moment. "I...I really don't know."

"Lin Hao, are you hiding something?" Zhang Wanqing's voice became stern. "If you know something, tell me now. It might even lessen your guilt."

Lin Hao raised his head, a trace of panic flashing in his eyes. "I...I really don't know. I'm just an ordinary counselor, how could I possibly know these things?"

"Are you sure?" Zhang Wanqing asked again.

Lin Hao nodded. "I'm sure."

The three of them left Lin Hao's office, but Zhang Wanqing's heart remained restless. She felt that something was amiss with Lin Hao's reaction. He seemed to be hiding something, but she couldn't be sure.