CHAPTER 249: CHAPTER 249: MILITARY ARRIVAL (5)_1

Those watching from outside, upon hearing Shangguan You’s words, were itching to burst into applause for her. If it weren’t for the inappropriate time and place, they would have rushed out. Their Princess was indeed unlike any other.

"I’m being accused of nonsense. They claim I’m a dangerous person, which is also nonsense. Therefore, it’s best not to spout such groundless remarks, isn’t it? A mouth belongs to a person; they can say whatever they want, right? But what about that expired serum? Perhaps you should look into that," Shangguan You deliberately steered the conversation towards the serum.

"Naturally, it must be investigated."

"It’s good that you’ll investigate. After that batch of serum expired, someone added certain chemicals to it. Injecting it could cause a series of conditions, such as mutations, or turning a person into something inhuman. So, I think you should focus on that. If some people are abusing their power for illegal and socially dangerous activities, those are the individuals who truly deserve punishment, not an innocent person like me, who has saved countless lives, only to be framed with such baseless accusations."

Shangguan You raised her eyebrows, her voice loud and clear as she questioned Li Junjie with a hint of sarcasm.

"Nonsense! Each batch of serum is handled by a specialist and destroyed after it expires. How could anything be added to it? And even if it really is expired serum, how could it possibly cause mutations? What you’re saying is pure nonsense!" Li Junjie shouted angrily. Agitated, he stood up abruptly. "The Health Ministry is a crucial department; all the latest and greatest technologies are there. If anyone were committing illegal acts... HEH HEH HEH..." Shangguan You let out a cold laugh. She had already reported this to the higher-ups. Whether they listened or not was no longer her concern.

"National affairs are not for you to comment on randomly! Bring in the person!"

Li Junjie yelled loudly, cutting off Shangguan You’s words. Simultaneously, the door was pushed open, and a middle-aged man walked in. Shangguan You gave the newcomer a cold glance and then looked away. She had never anticipated a reunion in such circumstances—she had once again encountered Uncle Fu.

The one who had hypnotized her, the one she had trapped within the Dream Mirror, had actually managed to escape the illusion. That was no small feat.

"Uncle Fu, this young lady is now in your charge," Li Junjie said politely to Uncle Fu, then gave up his seat, his face smirking in triumph as he watched Shangguan You. He didn’t believe hypnosis wouldn’t reveal Shangguan You’s truest thoughts. He was convinced that today she would be proven a dangerous person.

As long as it was proven, not just her, but the entire Shangguan Family would vanish forever.

"Secretary Li, you flatter me," Uncle Fu spoke courteously, then glanced coldly at Shangguan You, his eyes chilling as he stared at her. He still hadn’t figured out what happened last time; his hypnosis had failed, and he had been trapped in a dream. If it hadn’t been for that person’s appearance, he wouldn’t have awakened yet.

"We meet again," Uncle Fu nodded at Shangguan You, a cold smile curling on his lips. Today, he would dig up all the pain buried in her heart. He would even make her clarify the events of that day. His hypnosis skills had significantly improved since then, and he didn’t believe he would fail a second time.

"So it’s Uncle Fu. What might you be planning to do?"

"What I plan to do, you’ll soon find out," Uncle Fu said with a light chuckle, his eyes filled with a gentle light as he quietly looked into Shangguan You’s eyes.

"Vice Chairmen, how could you do this? Using a Hypnotist?" Shangguan Hao’s expression darkened.

"I never expected that our Shangguan Family, after half a lifetime of hard work alongside the Chairman to build this nation, would end up like this," Shangguan Zhi’s face showed profound sorrow. Remembering the times fighting alongside Old Leader Duan with guns against enemies, and now seeing his granddaughter subjected to hypnosis, stirred deep anguish within him. "A straight tree does not fear a crooked shadow. This is the best way to witness the truth. Only through this can we determine whether she really is a dangerous person. Old Zhi, don’t blame the Chairman; the Chairman is acting for the sake of the people and national security. He has no choice."

Vice Chairman Liu sighed deeply, addressing the several grim-faced individuals and speaking slowly.

"Indeed, only through the Hypnotist’s hypnosis can the truth be revealed. Could your strong opposition mean fear, or guilt, hence the reluctance to accept such hypnosis?" the elder from the Li Family said sarcastically.

"Our Shangguan Family walks a straight path and sits upright. We’re not afraid of scrutiny, nor of someone trying to slander us. However, if you use these unfair methods to frame the Shangguan Family, we won’t be bullied!" Shangguan Hao spoke sternly, supporting the deeply affected Shangguan Zhi at his side.

"Old Zhi, let them investigate! Let them question! If they find nothing, then the humiliation and injustice we have endured today must be accounted for, no matter what!" the elder from the Yu Family also spoke with equal gravity, his gaze at Vice Chairman Duan heavy with disappointment. Could it be that power had truly and completely changed a person?

"Vice Chairmen Liu and Duan, I’ll be frank. If they find something, the Shangguan Family will have nothing to say. But if they find nothing, and if we don’t get a satisfactory explanation, then don’t blame the Shangguan Family for being heartless. We will not accept this humiliation!" Old Zhi said gravely.

"Old Zhi, it’s not a big deal—it’s just undergoing hypnosis. And it won’t harm these young ladies and gentlemen, so why take it so seriously? Besides, undergoing hypnosis will better prove your families’ innocence, right? Why get angry?"

Vice Chairman Duan said with a smile, trying to calm everyone’s nerves.

Innocence? Both Shangguan Zhi and the elder from the Yu Family nearly suffered internal injuries from the remark. They had fought and struggled all their lives, only to now have to prove their innocence using their grandchildren. And this was happening at a time when the other Chairmen were absent; they were clearly being targeted in an attempt to wipe them out completely. Good, very good.

Shangguan Hao’s and Yu Jiayong’s expressions grew increasingly unsightly, their fists creaking as they clenched them tightly. The slander being thrown at them was truly thorough.

「Meanwhile, inside the interrogation room」

Seven Hypnotists worked on seven individuals simultaneously, digging into the secrets of their hearts that no one else knew.