Chapter 897: The Boss Has Stopped Doing Science?

The whole world is changing at a breakneck speed.

But for ordinary people, it seems just like a few years ago.

Eat when you should eat, drink when you should drink!

Yanjing's night remains bustling.

The streets and alleys look lively.

Pretty young ladies, in the cold winter, wear fleece‑lined leggings and, just like in summer, display their wonderful long legs.

Weather has never affected a woman's beauty.

It only changes the style.

Compared with the bustling streets, those grand mansions seem extremely quiet.

For example, the Lin Family's Sihe Courtyard.

In the dim light.

"The Sihe Courtyard is already empty, only a few servants remain; even the two Da Hei dogs and that cow are gone…"

A few men in black emerged from inside, slipped into a dark corner, and whispered a report.

"They left really fast! It seems the last assassination attempt has already alerted everyone."

A young man's voice sounded.

Then, from the shadows, a short‑haired, black‑coated, handsome young man stepped out.

There's nothing valuable here.

He glanced at the Sihe Courtyard, was about to order his men to withdraw, when lights suddenly flared at the end of the lane.

It was the glow of car headlights.

The young man raised his hand.

Immediately, he and his subordinates retreated into the darkness.

Eight cars sped through the front lane and entered through the Sihe Courtyard's back gate.

Surveillance equipment had already been installed inside.

Through the monitors, the young man saw the people getting on and off the cars.

They were all women in period costumes, young and beautiful.

Among them, a woman in a red gauze dress, appearing older, drew the most attention.

"Chief, this is Han Xiang, this is Ling Lin; as for those four women, we have no data on them."

A hint of jealousy flashed in the young man's eyes as he said calmly, "Whoever they are, they're definitely connected to Lin Feng. Order the men to monitor them closely. Once you obtain their information, report immediately!"

After finding out their information, report immediately!

The subordinate nodded and turned away at once.

In the Yuan Zi, after getting out of the car, Shi Yuniang frowned and glanced around.

The maids who remained in the Yuan Zi now surged out.

Shi Yuniang hasn't been unfamiliar with this place.

And Han Xiang is a regular here.

After a brief greeting, the maids began to make arrangements.

Shi Yuniang waved her hand.

The dozen‑plus highly skilled subordinates she brought immediately dispersed throughout the Sihe Courtyard.

Soon, the newly installed surveillance around the Sihe Courtyard was completely removed.

Looking at the handful of micro‑cameras her men delivered, Shi Yuniang laughed, "If these existed in ancient times, many things wouldn't have happened."

"Sister, what exactly are you talking about?"

Han Xiang asked curiously.

In front of Shi Yuniang, Han Xiang is a curious child who asks whenever she gets the chance.

Because the woman before her has lived from the Qin era to the present, a treasure!

Moreover, she has taken part in many major historical events.

Shi Yuniang said, "It's late now; I need to rest. We'll talk tomorrow!"

Shi Yuniang said: "It's late now, I want to rest, let's talk tomorrow!"

After a brief bustle, the Sihe Courtyard fell quiet again.

Shi Yuniang reclined on the rustic bed frame, propping her head up, and stared at the phone screen before her.

Chen Yu used a phone stand to place Shi Yuniang's phone on it.

A true‑environment broadcast was playing on the phone.

Beside her, Han Xiang held an ancient book in her hands.

Shi Yuniang suddenly said, "Sister, why aren't you acting in this drama? If you played it, it would surely be more exciting to watch."

Han Xiang shook her head and replied, "My temperament doesn't suit this kind of period drama, and... he doesn't like Qing‑court dramas, so I never take such roles."

Shi Yuniang said, "I don't like it either; it's too fake!"

Even while saying that, Shi Yuniang watched with great interest.

Han Xiang thought that Shi Yuniang still hadn't given up the desire to compete for favor.

But she knew she could never contend with Boss Liu Qi in this lifetime.

Outside, the young man in the black coat looked at the information his subordinates sent.

Regarding Shi Yuniang, Chen Yu, Luoyan, and Xiuhua, no related information was found.

Regarding Shi Yuniang and Chen Yu, Luoyan, and Xiuhua, the four of them, surprisingly no related information could be found at all.

The young man furrowed his brows, "Are these four people illegal residents?"

The subordinate replied with a helpless expression, "No, I guess they were previously abroad."

The young man fell silent for a moment, then said lightly, "Let's just leave it like this for today!"

Saying that, he was about to turn and leave.

Just then, a report came through the earpiece from the subordinate: "Target has appeared!"

"Where?"

The young man pressed the earpiece and asked in a low voice.

The subordinate reported, "We're almost at the Sihe Courtyard."

"Besides her, who else?"

The young man asked again.

"No one else, but she's accompanied by four formidable bodyguards."

"I understand, continue to follow and monitor!"

After giving that order, the young man took out his phone and opened a photo.

It was Qi Yao wearing a white lab coat.

Although she wasn't dressed up, she looked very beautiful.

The young man murmured, "That Lin fellow sure has good fortune with women!"

"If the boss had been born ten years earlier, these women would definitely be yours."

One subordinate laughed and said.

The young man's mouth curled up as he smiled and said, "No need to be born ten years earlier; once we succeed, they'll all be mine!"

Ten or more minutes later, two black Benchi sedans drove into the Sihe Courtyard.

Qi Yao got out of the car carrying a silver-white box.

Shi Yuniang, Han Xiang, and others, who had received the news a few minutes earlier, came out to greet them.

"It's so late, how did you come over, sister?"

Shi Yuniang looked at Qi Yao and said with a smile.

Qi Yao let out an "hng", then said lightly, "I've come over for something; it's not convenient to talk about it with you now."

"It's getting late; let's rest early!"

Saying that, she walked toward the archway leading to the inner courtyard rooms.

Shi Yuniang immediately followed up, smiling and saying, "Sister, do you need my help?"

"Needed."

"That's great!"

"What about Lin Bad Egg?"

"I don't know."

"What about Caiwei, sister?"

"She went to Yue Ya Dao."

"This place is really deserted now!"

"Hng!"

……

Han Xiang followed behind, unable to help but laugh.

Shi Yuniang, usually aloof and proud, had never seen her so warm toward anyone before!

After entering the room, Qi Yao opened the box in front of Shi Yuniang, Han Xiang, and the others.

Shi Yuniang and Han Xiang both froze.

The box was full of strange curios!

A little bronze brazier, incense, talisman paper painted with red runes, little wooden figures wrapped with red thread…

Old Master Qi has given up on science?