"Recently, a small world in the Silent Forest was destroyed. Are you aware of this?"
"I don't know."
"The relevant authorities will offer a significant reward."
"I have no idea what you're talking about."
"If you could help with the investigation of that case... or provide some valuable clues, it would be very beneficial for your future studies at the university."
"Can you give me a hint? ... I really don't know what you're talking about."
"I hope you keep saying that. Whether inside or outside the school. This matter is very dangerous for you. Countless eyes are watching it."
The conversation between the paid student and the Black Cat thus comes to a halt. Abrupt and inconclusive. The Black Cat deeply looked at Zheng Qing one last time, licked some sheep milk cream from the plate, swished its tail, and left Su Shijun's office.
Silently, it slipped through the crack of the door like a shadow, completely unnoticed by the busy researchers outside the office.
