Master of Deception System-Chapter 40: Campus Lockdown

"Listen carefully one last time."

"Today's most important thing isn't just flying kites. Remember to observe how the airflow affects the kites..."

Listening to Professor Lin Yi's instructions, the students were patient. Even though they had already heard this part twice, they respected Professor Lin very much.

When he spoke, not a single person whispered.

"Alright, students, start your research!"

Upon hearing Professor Lin's words, the students cheered and took their kites.

Due to the limited number of students who knew how to fly kites, the eight kites were distributed among different students. They formed groups and began their collaborative research.

Lin Yi smiled as he watched them. His eyes seemed filled with satisfaction.

As the kites soared, Lin Yi's gaze followed them upwards.

"Pay attention, everyone."

"Why do kites fly? Think about this question seriously, and observe the airflow as the kites move!"

While it seemed like Li Xuan was watching the kites, in reality, his gaze had already moved beyond them toward the direction of the teaching building.

He was well aware that the building wasn't just occupied by students attending classes. Unusually, there were many middle-aged individuals, easily discernible as plainclothes police officers from their demeanor.

"They've arrived..."

"Not bad at all."

He thought to himself, but outwardly, he was helping the students analyze how the shape of the kite affected the airflow.

At this moment, Liu Niyun approached Li Xuan and asked, "Professor Lin, are you substituting here... for how long?"

Li Xuan lowered his head and looked at Liu Niyun, answering her question, "About two months. When your Professor Zhu returns, I'll head back."

Liu Niyun continued, "Didn't you mention wanting to spend some time in China?"

"If possible..."

She blushed as she spoke.

The more time she spent with Professor Lin, the more she was drawn to his gentlemanly and intelligent demeanor. There usually wasn't a chance to say this, and presumably, after the competition in Yanjing, there wouldn't be another opportunity either.

But before she could continue speaking, Lin Yi interjected, "While I indeed want to travel a bit, I can't afford to delay my work at the research institute any longer."

"If Professor Zhu returns earlier, maybe I'll be able to take a closer look over there."

Liu Niyun acknowledged with an "oh." The courage she had mustered had evaporated.

However, she was an adamant person, and under these circumstances, she asked, "In that case, Professor, if you return to the United States, could I ask you questions I don't understand?"

Li Xuan smiled and said, "Of course."

"You're a student who's very skilled at asking questions. If you focus your attention on physics, I believe you'll make significant progress in that area."

Upon hearing Professor Lin's words, Liu Niyun blushed even more.

She felt a bit embarrassed about her earlier attempts to engage him in conversation.

However, of course, her questions now weren't meant as tests; they were an attempt to get closer.

Li Xuan smiled and said, "I hope you'll perform well in the competition in Yanjing."

Liu Niyun nodded, "Rest assured, Professor Lin. I will definitely do my best."

Li Xuan also nodded slightly in her direction.

Liu Niyun had originally wanted to say something more, but then she heard Professor Lin address someone on the other side, "An Tongxue, could you show me how to fly this kite?"

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"Here comes Professor Lin!"

A slightly tanned-skinned male student, upon hearing Li Xuan's call, immediately ran over and handed the kite and string to Li Xuan.

He said, "Professor Lin, hold onto the string and run..."

"If you feel resistance, slowly release the string!"

Lin Yi looked at the other students who were also flying kites and asked, "Like this?"

"That's right!"

"Then let me give it a try."

Though Li Xuan was dressed in a suit, he also started running.

This action prompted a low chorus of surprised voices from the female students who had been studying the kites.

However, whether by coincidence or intention, "Lin Yi" managed to get the kite tangled on a tree branch at the edge of the playground while letting out the string...

Just at that moment, a middle-aged man who appeared quite robust walked onto the playground.

Noticing his approach, Li Xuan's heart tightened.

Even without his attire, it was evident that he was a policeman.

Although Li Xuan had expected such a situation to arise, he hadn't anticipated it to occur at this critical moment.

At the moment, he had no diversionary target around him.

If he drew attention, things could easily turn problematic!

Even though Li Xuan had a Plan B, the fact that it was a Plan B indicated an exponentially greater risk!

Li Xuan was acutely aware that he needed to swiftly identify the key to resolving this situation. Otherwise, he would easily find himself in a precarious position.

Although he had maintained an appearance of ease all this while, in reality...

Li Xuan knew that he was walking on the edge of a blade!

The butterfly effect triggered by the tiniest of accidents could lead to a complete loss!

Right at this moment, the previous male student had already arrived at Li Xuan's side.

Noticing his approach, Li Xuan nonchalantly spoke, "I apologize... I've caused you to lose an experimental subject."

The male student was momentarily taken aback by these words, but he quickly responded, "Professor Lin, you're too kind..."

"It's alright. We've divided into seven groups, so it's the same."

Li Xuan nodded, but at the same time, he glanced out of the corner of his eye at the approaching policeman.

Clearly, upon hearing the students' address of Li Xuan, the policeman's steps faltered for a moment.

However, before Li Xuan could exhale a sigh of relief, the policeman resumed his stride and walked towards them.

He arrived beside Lin Yi and said, "Hello, Teacher."

"Hello..." Lin Yi turned around, looked at him and assessed him briefly, then asked, "Who are you?"

"I'm a policeman from the Luanxi Sub-Bureau, investigating a person."

"I'm listening."

The middle-aged policeman asked in a deep voice, "Which class are these students from?"

"We're from Class A of the sophomore Aerospace Physics major."

"Sophomores, huh? Alright then, carry on."

The middle-aged officer nodded and left.

The exchange seemed calm on the surface, but Li Xuan's heart was pounding incessantly!

Once this policeman started suspecting, once he began to inquire, his plan could collapse like a row of dominoes!

However, looking at the result, it wasn't too bad.

After a moment of contemplation, Li Xuan realized that this policeman hadn't suspected him in the first place.

The officer wasn't of a high rank and was likely just following orders from above.

Though he had probably seen Li Xuan's photo, Li Xuan's appearance now was drastically different from what was captured in the picture.

Due to the lack of information, the middle-aged policeman likely assumed he had only encountered someone who looked like Li Xuan.

But that was inevitable. Very few Jinling policemen were aware of Li Xuan's situation.

Moreover, this morning's sudden search warrant meant that they had little knowledge about Li Xuan. They had only seen his high school photo and were instructed to search for a first-year student. Once they realized "Lin Yi" was a teacher, they didn't delve further.

Collectively, these factors caused Jinling police to miss the best opportunity to disrupt Li Xuan's plan.

After conducting this analysis, Li Xuan continued to make judgments based on this understanding.

"The individuals secretly searching for me have successfully determined that I am on the campus of the Aerospace University."

"Simultaneously, they have reached the conclusion... that the campus has been locked down."

"Mmm..."

With these thoughts in mind, he glanced at the time.

Then, turning to the student who had just helped him defuse the situation, he said, "An Tongxue, tell Liu Niyun and the others not to forget to gather at the school gate with their belongings."

"I'll go back to get my stuff and make preparations."

"Also, don't spend too much time playing; you should be on time for the next class."

The student nodded and replied, "Don't worry, Professor Lin!"