CHAPTER 615: CHAPTER 615: ARE YOU HIDING SOMEONE AT HOME?

Director Nie wanted to take back his smile, but felt it wasn’t appropriate, so he continued smiling.

"Xiao Song, you’re back at work at the National Security Bureau. How was it studying abroad for two years?"

"It was all good. I learned their techniques, came back to draw on both strengths, and hope to serve the country better," Song Jiamin said sincerely.

Nan Qiao didn’t expect that Song Jiamin was really working at the National Security Bureau.

Such a stunning beauty, it’s hard to associate her with the National Security Bureau.

"Xiao Song, this is Nan Qiao. She’s contributed a lot to our National Security Bureau, a real talent. If possible, I’d love to recruit her into the National Security Bureau."

Song Jiamin was extremely surprised, but quickly hid her emotions.

She should have realized it earlier; the girl who could be Li Yehan’s girlfriend was certainly extraordinary.

Li Yehan, who didn’t even have someone he liked, now openly acknowledges a relationship. It must be a case of both being strong individuals.

Song Jiamin thought of the recent rumors at the National Security Bureau and everything made sense when putting Nan Qiao in the picture.

"You are the genius girl they’ve been talking about?" Song Jiamin opened her mouth slightly, incredibly surprised.

Director Nie: "Indeed, it’s Nan Qiao. She’s the rumored genius girl who saved the experiment project and the students. Nan Qiao’s abilities are undeniable."

Nan Qiao: "..."

How come she didn’t know she became what everyone called a genius girl?

Who spread these rumors? How come she wasn’t aware at all?

Song Jiamin’s eyes lit up, she was completely in awe.

She never thought Nan Qiao had such an identity.

"Director Nie, please don’t praise me like that. I’m getting embarrassed."

Nan Qiao wanted to escape this place, especially since people passing by also stopped to talk about her being the genius girl.

"Director Nie, let’s focus on business first. I still have to go to school later and might not have much time to stay here doing things."

Director Nie hurriedly led Nan Qiao away: "Nan Qiao, this way, let’s go, time waits for no one."

After exchanging a few words, Nan Qiao went inside with Director Nie.

Song Jiamin watched the two leave, her gaze locked on Nan Qiao’s departing figure.

At this time, a woman walked up to Song Jiamin.

"She’s the hot topic in the National Security Bureau lately, Xiao Song, feeling the pressure?"

Song Jiamin slightly tilted her head, the person speaking was her senior, named He Lei.

"Sister He, my pressure is indeed quite heavy. After all, with a seasoned senior like you ahead of us, you’re a model for us to learn from. Sister He, I will definitely learn well from you."

Sister He: "..."

Was Song Jiamin mocking her incompetence?

He Lei had been in the National Security Bureau for so many years, but hadn’t achieved much.

The colleagues who joined the National Security Bureau with her, each of them was doing better and more capable than He Lei.

Song Jiamin knew that He Lei’s personality was constantly changing and was starting to become stubborn.

Song Jiamin’s words, more or less ignited He Lei’s anger.

Song Jiamin smiled slightly: "Sister He, I have to go attend to some work, excuse me first."

He Lei stared at the direction Song Jiamin left, her eyes cutting like knives.

...

Nan Qiao left the National Security Bureau and, during the drive, ran into Zheng Qinnian again.

Zheng Qinnian had bought many things and was coming out of the supermarket laden with shopping bags.

Nan Qiao saw him get into the car and took out her phone to call Zheng Qinnian.

"Ah Nian, aren’t you in the lab?" Nan Qiao cut off the excuse Zheng Qinnian was trying to find.

"Qiaoqiao, I’m a bit tired today, resting at home. Sorry for not telling you in advance."

"No worries, I was just asking casually. Since you’re at home, have a good rest. You’ve been working hard these days, always helping me with things."

Zheng Qinnian’s voice remained gentle and humble, with no hint of panic.

"You have a good rest." Nan Qiao hung up the phone.

Nan Qiao didn’t ask further but instructed the driver to take her to Zheng Qinnian’s house.

This time, she wanted an open and honest talk with everyone instead of ongoing suspicion and doubting.

If there’s anything Zheng Qinnian needs help with, she would spare no effort to provide the best assistance.

...

Zheng Qinnian stood up, walked to the secret room, opened the door, and walked inside.

He didn’t push the door open but stood at the doorway, his voice low and instructive: "I fear Qiaoqiao has gotten suspicious. In the coming days, you should stay here and not come out lightly."

After giving instructions, Zheng Qinnian left the laboratory and went to the living room.

As soon as he sat down, the doorbell rang.

Outside stood a man wearing a delivery worker’s uniform.

"Hello, Fast Delivery, I have a package needing your signature."

Zheng Qinnian went to the door, looking at the delivery guy holding a large box.

Without opening the door, the box couldn’t be brought in.

Zheng Qinnian had no choice but to open the door: "You can leave the box here."

The delivery guy put it down, didn’t take out a delivery slip, and stepped back, causing a tightness in Zheng Qinnian’s chest.

Just when Zheng Qinnian was about to act, Nan Qiao’s face came into his view.

"You can leave now," Nan Qiao said.

The delivery guy ran off swiftly.

Zheng Qinnian knew the delivery guy was someone Nan Qiao hired to act, not really someone delivering a package.

"Qiaoqiao, you could have come directly to find me. Why let a delivery guy knock?" Zheng Qinnian said calmly.

"Ah Nian, if I didn’t do this, I feared I wouldn’t see the real situation."

Zheng Qinnian: "..."

Still got found out.

Nan Qiao stepped forward, and Zheng Qinnian, scared, stepped back.

Nan Qiao moved again, and Zheng Qinnian stepped back again.

Nan Qiao stopped, her eyes glistening with watery brightness as she smiled broadly: "Aren’t you going to invite me in to sit for a while?"

Zheng Qinnian thought for a moment and invited Nan Qiao to come in and sit for a while.

Nan Qiao wasn’t visiting Zheng Qinnian’s place for the first time, she was very familiar with the interior layout.

This time visiting, Zheng Qinnian’s home décor hadn’t changed at all.

Nan Qiao sat on the soft sofa, and Zheng Qinnian brought her a cup of warm water.

"Qiaoqiao, you came to find me, is there something you need me to analyze?"

Nan Qiao: "I came this time for your personal affairs. Ah Nian, are you keeping someone in your home?"

Zheng Qinnian: "..."

Zheng Qinnian’s hand clenched slightly.

"When you’re nervous, you tend to clench your fingers. Even Si Yu and Houzi can see it."

Nan Qiao said that hoping Zheng Qinnian would understand she was only expressing familiarity as friends, with no other implications.

Zheng Qinnian hadn’t realized he’d have such micro-movements.

"I’m not trying to invade your privacy but to ensure you’re not being threatened by bad people. I know you’ve been busy with things on my behalf. If I can’t even ensure your safety, then don’t come to the lab anymore, remove yourself from the situation, and don’t get dragged down by me."

"Qiaoqiao, I’m not! I’m not! Qiaoqiao, I don’t want to leave!" Zheng Qinnian stood up, scared.

He couldn’t accept such an outcome!

"Then what exactly are you hiding from us? It’s not those people threatening you?"

Zheng Qinnian: "No, if they want to threaten me, they can’t. I’m an orphan; they have nothing to hold over me."

Nan Qiao was curious; if it’s not that, then what is it about?