Chapter 382
Chapter 382 Strange Visitors
Cory brought Carlo to a secluded rural area in the western outskirts of Oceanvile. Looking at the vast
expanse of wheat fields, Carlo couldn’t help but exim, “Aaron, who would have thought that the
globally renowned wheat research facility would be located on the remote outskirts of Oceanvile if it
weren’t for the higher official’s guidance?”
“Call me Sir!” Cory gave Carlo a disdainful nce, his face full of disgust. They had grown up together
since childhood, and he was about the same age as Carlo.
He was a few months younger than Carlo and was selected to join the Duncans earlier than Carlo, so he
was named Cory and enjoyed more respect.
If it weren’t for the summoning of Branden, he wouldn’t be willing to meet Carlo in Oceanvile. Carlo
wanted to say a few words but was interrupted by Cory coldly.
“Okay, let’s find the person first andplete the task immediately!”
He didn’t want to continue to endure the endless ramblings of Carlo. If given the choice, he would rather
choose Paxton over Carlo.
Unfortunately, Paxton closely followed the boss and could not leave freely. He could only make do with
teaming up with Carlo and striving to settle everything,quickly, aiming for a swift victory.
The two walked to the end of the path and came across an older man wearing a white shirt who was
diligently farming with a few young people.
Cory had been responsible for intelligence collection. He recognized the other party at a nce as he
had seen Randolph’s photo.
“Randolph Dunn, senior Ph.D. in biology and the only student of Dr. Seven!”
Upon hearing Cory’s introduction, Carlo narrowed his eyes and scrutinized the older man. “He disguised
himself well. If you hadn’t introduced him, I would have thought he was leading the farming here!”
“Let’s go for a look over there!”
The two walked together and came before Randolph.
“Dr. Dunn!”
Upon hearing someone call his name, Randolph turned around and instinctively protected the students
behind him.
From Randolph’s actions, Cory read the information and knew that the other party was aware of the
news and on alert, prompting him to dere his identity immediately.
“Dr. Dunn, we are here on behalf of the official.”
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At this moment, Randolph’s tense nerves rxed a bit. He turned to the students behind him and said, ”
Everyone, go to theb and look closely at the data!”
After the students had dispersed, Randolph carefully scrutinized the visitors. Noticing the doubt in
Randolph’s eyes, Cory dialed the higher official’s number and handed it over to him. Randolph
exchanged simple words to confirm their identities and then nced at the two.
“Follow me, please.”
The two followed Randolph to his residence. As they passed a small courtyard, Carlo suddenly noticed
something peculiar and said to Cory, ” Aaron, take a look at this nice little cottage. There’s even an
electronic lock at the entrance. Rural development nowadays sure is advanced!”
Upon hearing these words, Cory carefully surveyed the building that Carlo had described, and indeed, it
appeared especially pleasing to the eye.
Although there was nothing particrly dazzling about its appearance, it made people feel uniquely
comfortable at first nce.
When he noticed the two staring at the small courtyard, Randolph’s face slightly darkened as he warned
in a low voice, “Gentlemen, this is an experimental research base. Please follow the rules of our base
and refrain from looking around!”
Carlo was slightly surprised. He didn’t expect that even a nce wasn’t allowed. Cory remained calm
and immediately apologized to Randolph.
“Dr. Dunn, please excuse us. We willply with the regtions of the base. Randolph was a rare
professional talent of Zerwick who devoted his life to serving the nation and contributing to his career for
the benefit of humanity.
Besides, this was a core experimental base where countless secrets might be hidden.
“If it were not to protect Dr. Seven, the higher official would not have exposed the address of the
experimental base. Therefore, it was understandable for Dr. Dunn to be cautious.
“Despite the seemingly rural attire of this elderly gentleman, who dedicated his entire life to this field, one
can be certain that his mindset is exceedingly calm and his actions incredibly cautious,” said Cory
inwardly.
The sudden arrival of the two caused some concern for Randolph. He did not have time to inform
Catherine and was unsure if she would be discovered. He discreetly nced at the small courtyard, but
his action did not escape the notice of Cory and Carlo.
This excited their interest in the courtyard even more. They didn’t know who lived in the courtyard or
what was hidden inside. Randolph hastened his pace and arrived at the residence with the two to avoid
any potential trouble.
“Please have a seat!”
Although Randolph was esteemed as a top-notch scientific researcher, his lifestyle was remarkably
simple, and his humble abode reflected this.
“Feel free to ask whatever you want, but please leave as soon as you’re done. I am busy all day and
don’t have time to entertain you both!”
Cory and Carlo locked eyes briefly, and Carlo, the talkative one, asked the question. After inquiring for a
long time, he obtained no helpful information.
Whenever it came to any news rted to Dr. Seven, Randolph always imed to bepletely ignorant.
“Dr. Dunn, I am curious about how you and Dr. Sevenmunicate with each other.”
After a moment of hesitation, Randolph decided it would be better to provide some information to let the
two give up.
“Unlike me, my teacher is not constantly stationed at the base. Her whereabouts are difficult to ascertain,
and the duration of her visits is also uncertain. Sometimes, she stays for three to five months, while other
times, it is merely for three to five days. It has always been the teacher who seeks me out, and I have no
way of contacting her!”
“Haven’t you contacted her even once in so many years?” Carlo couldn’t believe it.
Randolph calmly replied, “That’s right. My teacher is a mysterious expert. Whenever the base needs her,
she will appear automatically without me contacting her!
“That’s all I can say!”
He spread his hands out, assuming a posture that indicated he wanted to drive the two away. Carlo was
just about to leave. Before he could say anything, Cory suddenly grabbed hold of him.
“Dr. Dunn, we have received information that people from Asmein have already discovered this ce.
They may infiltrate here in the next few days. For the safety of you and the students, we would like to
stay here for two days until reinforcements for protection arrive from the higher official, and then we will
hit the road again!”
Randolph’s face became highly embarrassed. After asking a few questions, he thought they would leave,
but he did not expect them to want to stay.
“If what they say is true, what should I do with my students if I don’t allow them to stay?” wondered he.
Cory had a keen insight into people’s hearts. He immediately sensed Dr. Dunn’s hesitation and said, “Dr.
Dunn, rest assured that we will not interfere with or disturb your work. We promise to abide by the rules
here.”
“The safety of students and the base is of utmost importance. They would only stay for two days,”
thought Randolph. After a short period of consideration, he made a decision.
“Fine. You may stay here for two days. Remember, do not wander around without my permission. If you
do, I will promptly raise my objections to the higher official!”
Carlo and Cory both nodded in agreement.
After Dr. Dunn dropped them off at their residence and no one else was around, Carlo spoke up in a low
voice. ” Cory, what are you doing? Aren’t we supposed to find Dr. Seven? The boss didn’t give us much
time.”