Chapter Five: Do You Think He Can Achieve It?

Wang Guang was stunned, staring blankly at Wang Xinxin, his entire body struck as if by lightning. "Xinxin, what did you say? This big... uh, what did that person say? That they want to bring back the relics from the Little Eagle Museum?"

"Yeah, do you think that's crazy or what?" Wang Xinxin took a sip of her soy milk and couldn't help but laugh.

"Xinxin!" Wang Guang suddenly grew serious. "You haven't told anyone else about this, have you?"

"No, why?" Wang Xinxin looked at him in confusion.

"Nothing, just make sure you don’t tell anyone else," Wang Guang warned earnestly.

"I'm not that free," Wang Xinxin smirked. "Also, brother, are you feeling alright? You don’t actually believe this guy can do it, do you?"

"Just listen to me, alright?" Wang Guang’s expression was grave.

"Why take a joke so seriously?" Wang Xinxin was puzzled.

Wang Guang didn't answer directly but instead asked, "Has your supervisor spoken to you?"

"Talked? About what? Why would they? I haven't done anything wrong," Wang Xinxin was even more confused. She reached out and touched Wang Guang’s forehead. "You don’t have a fever or anything. You just seem a bit off."

"No talk? That shouldn’t be," Wang Guang muttered.

The mysterious big shot really did get hold of the photolithography machine’s manufacturing manual. Since Wang Xinxin was the one who answered the first call, it was puzzling that no one had spoken to her or required her to sign a confidentiality agreement yet.

Because according to normal procedure, anyone aware of such information would immediately be supervised.

Like all the insiders at the Grand Academy, including himself, who after confirming the authenticity of the manual, were rushed to sign multiple related agreements overnight.

But Wang Xinxin hadn’t, which didn’t fit the standard process.

However, Wang Guang soon stopped overthinking.

Getting a photolithography machine manual from Windmill Country sounded too far-fetched. No sane person would believe it.

Besides, it was better if fewer people knew about the big shot actually getting the manual back, aside from the necessary insiders like those at the Grand Academy.

Moreover, Windmill Country would definitely not admit that their photolithography machine manual had been stolen.

That would imply a massive flaw in their security system. Revealing this would make partners uneasy about continuing cooperation, causing Windmill Country significant losses.

Perhaps for these reasons, no confidentiality agreement was immediately requested from Wang Xinxin.

But if this big shot really did manage to bring back relics from the Little Eagle Museum this time, then her superiors would definitely want to talk to her.

Because if the Little Eagle Museum’s relics were lost, it couldn’t be kept secret.

Thinking this, Wang Guang warned Wang Xinxin, "Stay in your dorm for the next few days. Don’t go wandering around. I have to head back to the academy now. Bye."

Without waiting for a reply, he hurried off.

"Ridiculous!" Wang Xinxin muttered, watching his retreating figure. She didn’t think much more of it and yawned as she went back to her dorm to sleep.

In fact, things unfolded just as Wang Guang had thought.

Getting the photolithography manual from Windmill Country was simply too unbelievable.

That was why Ye Guhong hadn’t specially instructed anyone to speak to Wang Xinxin.

It wasn’t due to carelessness.

On the contrary, such an unbelievable, even absurd matter was better kept to as few people as possible.

Windmill Country wouldn’t admit their manual had been stolen, and until the truth surfaced, anyone who heard about it would just laugh it off as a joke.

So the matter was temporarily sealed within the Grand Academy.

As for Wang Xinxin, she was already under surveillance, so if anything unexpected happened, they could talk to her then.

Also, although it was incredible to have obtained the manual from Windmill Country, it was likely a very coincidental event. There was no need to make a big deal out of it or have an unrelated person sign a confidentiality agreement, which might backfire.

However, Ye Guhong hadn’t anticipated that Wang Xinxin would receive two calls from the other side, so the confidentiality agreement for her was actually already being prepared.

Now, it was just a question of whether Lin Yang could really bring back the relics from the Little Eagle Museum as he claimed.

Meanwhile, Wang Guang returned to the Grand Academy and opened his email page. He typed a line, then quickly deleted it, repeating this several times.

His restless demeanor caught the attention of a nearby academician, who couldn’t help but ask, "Wang Guang, what’s wrong with you? Why are you so uneasy? Are you feeling unwell?"

This immediately drew the attention of several other academicians.

At that moment, Zhao Zizhen also walked in and looked toward Wang Guang upon hearing the question.

Wang Guang wanted to come up with an excuse, but seeing his mentor there, he knew his lie wouldn’t hold. Slowly, he said, "I'm fine, teacher. I have something I want to talk to you about."

The latter part was directed at Zhao Zizhen.

The other academicians saw this and didn’t press further.

Zhao Zizhen frowned slightly, glanced at the hesitant Wang Guang, then turned and left the lab, saying, "Let’s talk outside."

Wang Guang followed Zhao Zizhen out of the lab, then looked around cautiously like a thief.

This behavior made Zhao Zizhen frown again. "You said you had something to say. Say it. What’s got you so cautious this early in the morning?"

Zhao Zizhen knew his student well. If it wasn’t something serious, Wang Guang wouldn’t be acting this way.

After ensuring no one was close by, Wang Guang opened his mouth and in a very low voice recounted to Zhao Zizhen what he had just heard from Wang Xinxin about Lin Yang wanting to bring back the Little Eagle Museum’s relics.

"What? What did you say? That person really said that? They want to bring the relics back?" Zhao Zizhen was instantly shocked.

"Shh, teacher, lower your voice!" Wang Guang instinctively tried to cover Zhao Zizhen’s mouth but stopped halfway, awkwardly looking at him.

"Uh..."

Zhao Zizhen was momentarily stunned, then blushed. "This is too shocking. I couldn’t help myself."

"It’s okay, teacher. When I first heard it, I reacted even more strongly than you," Wang Guang helped him save face.

"Ahem, is this true? Did they really say that on the phone?" Zhao Zizhen asked again, lowering his voice.

Wang Guang nodded solemnly. "Yes, teacher. That’s why I wanted to send an email just now to ask if the big shot could get us more materials for the Grand Academy. But I thought it might be impolite and hesitated, which is why I’ve been so restless."

"You really believe they can do it?" Zhao Zizhen stared at Wang Guang.

Wang Guang took a deep breath without answering, instead asking, "What do you think, teacher? Do you believe that person can do it?"