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Lambhini Hermes and the others had never experienced such VIP treatment before as they settled into the car. Looking back, they saw a line of several vehicles with flashing orange lights following them in an orderly manner.
Mr. Li's gaze was fixed ahead, his calm demeanor seemingly unrelated to the bodyguards trailing behind.
Xiao Qiang, Lin Yu, and Wu Yi tried to maintain their composure, but as they sat in the luxurious vehicle, they couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.
During the day, Hong Kong was bustling with energy, like a lively young girl full of vitality. Yet at night, it transformed into a tranquil haven, resembling a mature elder with rich experiences and a steady demeanor.
The Li Family Mansion exuded an air of solemn elegance, adorned with a dazzling Swarovski crystal chandelier. Mr. Li mentioned that there would be a gathering at home tonight, attended by some special guests, and that he would take them to meet someone—his wife...
Mrs. Li, with her prominent belly indicating that childbirth was near, was gracious and beautiful—a true gem among women.
Upon seeing Xiao Qiang, Mrs. Li gasped in surprise and excitedly embraced him, followed by hugs for Wu Yi and Lin Yu.
The three exchanged puzzled glances...
Mrs. Li shared something with them: she often had chaotic nightmares. The dreams were terrifying—filled with flames, monsters, aliens, and more... Each dream was different, and whenever she woke up from these nightmares, she quickly forgot the details. Moreover, she felt that the environment around her seemed to subtly change upon waking. Recently, in one of her dreams, three mysterious young boys appeared...
"My wife described the appearance of these three boys while she was very much awake. Initially, I thought it was just a dream; later on, I couldn't shake off the memory," Mr. Li added.
Mr. Li and Mrs. Li stepped out, leaving the three behind to ponder for quite some time without arriving at any conclusions.
Xiao Qiang found Mrs. Li's dream strange; he sensed something was off. Not only was Mrs. Li's dream peculiar, but there seemed to be many baffling details emerging from various places.
He tiptoed to the door and listened carefully; it seemed quiet outside. Returning to Lin Yu and Wu Yi, he uttered a shocking statement.
"This is a conspiracy."
"A conspiracy?" Wu Yi exclaimed in disbelief.
"Shh! Shh..." Xiao Qiang hurriedly hushed him.
Lin Yu furrowed his brow. "Did you discover something?"
Xiao Qiang nodded and said, "Don't you think it's too much of a coincidence? We just made our appearance, and Mr. Li recognized us right away, even knowing in advance from his dreams that we would show up. A person's memory is limited; dreams are fragmented and chaotic. When someone wakes up, they only remember snippets. So why does Mrs. Li remember so clearly? And Mr. Li, who received the dream's hints, has an incredible memory..."
Suddenly, a sharp knock on the door interrupted Xiao Qiang's words. The three of them tensed up and stared at the door. Xiao Qiang feigned calmness and called out, "Come in."
A Filipina maid entered, her skin shining darkly and her lips a vivid red. Her striking black-and-white eyes darted around quickly as she scanned the three of them. Politely, she presented three neatly folded outfits and spoke fluent Chinese, "These are your evening gowns, specially prepared for you by Mrs. Li."
Out of courtesy, Xiao Qiang and the others said, "Thank you."
Lin Yu unfolded his outfit, revealing a strapless purple evening gown with an exaggerated large bow at the waist. "I don't want to change; I... don't like it."
To avoid raising suspicion, Xiao Qiang reassured him, "Put it on; we need to adapt to the situation." As he spoke, he and Wu Yi changed out of their original clothes and into the black tuxedos that had been delivered.
"But wearing this makes it hard to move," Lin Yu pouted, looking displeased.
However, it seemed they had little time to consider their options as another knock sounded at the door. Moments later, Mrs. Li appeared at the entrance with the Filipina maid.
"Hello, my little guests! Are you ready?"
Xiao Qiang and Wu Yi adjusted their outfits and smiled wryly as they replied, "Ready."
Lin Yu was still hesitating... but feeling grateful for the other party's good intentions, he followed Xiao Qiang out of the room.
As children, everyone had played hide-and-seek at some point. Xiao Qiang felt as if someone was playing a game of hide-and-seek with the three of them. As they descended to the living room, he spotted someone.
Professor R! To their surprise, when they cautiously passed by him, he did not react as expected.
However, his current role was not that of a professor engaged in biochemical research but rather that of Mrs. Li's family doctor. Xiao Qiang recognized other guests as well—Wen Kai's counterpart—Wen Zhaoqi. He was Mr. Li's business partner and someone they had encountered briefly at a bar.
Matt had mentioned Xiao Chongjun... who was a police officer rather than the scientist from Xiao Qiang's fragmented memories.
There was also a scholarly-looking woman whose appearance closely resembled Lin Yu's.
Among these unfamiliar guests who seemed to fit into roles without realizing it, there was one notable absence: Wu Yi's counterpart...
Professor R seemed to have just examined Mrs. Li, and he was discussing with great interest the details of fetal development in the uterus and the precautions that needed to be taken.
Faced with the so-called family members in transmission and vague memories, Xiao Qiang felt no trace of the anticipated passion or familial affection. He always sensed that this was part of a conspiracy, as if someone was deliberately restraining the actions of the three of them.
Mr. Li cheerfully introduced the three young boys, Little Guest, to these special guests.
Xiao Qiang did not see any abnormalities or surprises on the faces of these special guests; all he perceived were indifference, aloofness, and a feigned emotional facade.
The irrelevant topics and incomprehensible words made Xiao Qiang and his companions feel bored. They glanced at the enormous clock hanging in the living room. Tick-tock, tick-tock—the long hand moved tirelessly, while the short hand glided slowly like a lady, both reminding those who watched it that time was slipping away second by second.
Ding~ ding~ ding—the clock struck twelve without warning, and all strange occurrences began at that moment. The adults continued their discussions, occasionally casting hurried glances at Xiao Qiang and his friends before mysteriously delving deeper into their conversation.
Mrs. Li wore an expression of immense happiness as she listened to the family doctor imparting knowledge about pregnancy maintenance and labor theories.
Things seemed unchanged, but the atmosphere became ethereal at the moment the clock chimed. Xiao Qiang felt as if he had a pair of x-ray eyes, suddenly realizing that the adults were discussing topics surrounding an isolated island plan regarding financing for the development of the DBL6 experimental base.
“N…” Xiao Qiang shouted, uncontrollably rushing towards them amidst Lin Yu's and Wu Yi's astonished gazes.
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