The three individuals in the private dining room were all world-class geologists, each leading a different team to work for Mario Cuiyte.
After meeting, the three ordered some food and then closed the door to the private room.
They conducted a series of careful and thorough checks, ensuring there were no listening devices or anyone tailing them. Only then did they proceed to the balcony of the private room.
The balcony overlooked the sea, offering a very expansive view.
"Yamada, are you crazy! I already told you, we shouldn't meet unless it's an absolute emergency. This island is crawling with Mario Cuiyte's informants! If our relationship is exposed, it will arouse Mario Cuiyte's suspicion!" Professor Hansen, with his graying hair, said with some anger.
"Mr. Hansen, don't get so angry with me. It is an emergency now! Mario Cuiyte has already contacted both of you, right? He must have consulted you again about the safety of Icefire Island!" Before Professor Hansen could reply, Professor Dacourt nodded.
"Yamada is right. Mario Cuiyte did arrange to meet us and asked the same question. This matter is very unusual! Has our secret been exposed?"
"No, that's impossible. We've been diligent all these years, and I haven't told anyone about that result. The geological data on the island has also been very stable recently!" Professor Hansen exclaimed, jumping up and down. "How could Mario Cuiyte know the truth!"
The truth, as Ling Tian had guessed, was that after studying the island's geological conditions, these three professors discovered that while the surface geological conditions appeared relatively stable and temporarily controllable, in reality, there was extremely violent geological activity deep within the earth's crust. It was possible that one day, a violent eruption would send the island into the sky or sink it to the bottom of the sea!
However, to please the generous benefactor Mario Cuiyte and to obtain more research funding from him, these three geological experts had all chosen to lie. Another major reason was that the formation of Icefire Island itself held significant research value in geology. The three of them had coincidentally learned of this secret and formed an alliance. On the surface, they had no contact with each other, even acting as if they didn't know each other, but in reality, they kept their secret. It wasn't surprising that if these scientists falsified data in their professional fields, others would have no way to prove it.
Yamada Koji said with a grim expression, "It's not like we're the only ones who understand geology in this world. From what I know, before meeting us, Mario Cuiyte hosted a young man from China today. I suspect it might be that person who said something behind our backs!"
"But as far as I know, that person is not a geologist!" Professor Dacourt questioned.
"You two don't understand the Chinese people well enough. This nation is full of hidden talents and extraordinary individuals. It's not impossible that the guy saw through our cover! We must come up with corresponding countermeasures, otherwise, if Mario Cuiyte finds out the truth, he won't let us off!" Yamada Koji said with a sinister look.
"Then what should we do?" Professor Hansen asked anxiously.
"I suspect that recently, Mr. Cuiyte will likely arrange for us to cooperate with that Chinese person to investigate the island's geological conditions. We can't do anything in the controlled zone, but in the outer, free zone, we have many ways to ensure he never returns! From what I know, this Chinese person has been making waves recently and has offended many people. The number of people who want him dead is not small!" Yamada Koji's words were filled with murderous intent!
Upon hearing Yamada Koji's words, Professor Hansen's face showed disbelief. "No, we can't do this. We are scientists, not killers!"
"Mr. Hansen, at this point, you're still playing the saint. What you did in your youth was much dirtier than this!" Yamada Koji clearly knew Professor Hansen's background and spoke mockingly.
"You..." Professor Hansen was so angry he could barely speak. At this moment, Professor Dacourt intervened.
"Hansen, be realistic. Yamada is absolutely right. If Mario Cuiyte learns the truth, given his personality, we'll either be thrown into the volcanic lava or, like that Indian fellow a few days ago, be hanged alive from a lamppost by the seaside! You can choose whether to continue with your soft-heartedness or kill that guy to protect our secret!"
Professor Hansen's expression was complex, showing an internal struggle. After a while, he said dejectedly, "Do we have any other choice?"
"Dacourt, what is your plan?" Yamada Koji asked.
"I will contact the Japanese. Mr. Dacourt, you contact the Americans. Also, I believe Mr. Hansen also has his connections. No matter which of us Mr. Cuiyte designates to cooperate with the Chinese person, we must notify the others immediately. Then, during the field survey, we'll arrange a few 'chance encounters.' The rest will take care of itself! Remember, this must be done secretly and flawlessly. Even in the wilderness, we must pretend it's a chance encounter, and we must not let Mr. Cuiyte suspect us!" The cunning Yamada Koji made arrangements, and Dacourt and Hansen nodded repeatedly. This matter concerned their lives, and they had to be extremely cautious.
Almost at the same time, Ling Tian arrived at the bar again. This time, many people in the bar proactively approached Ling Tian, greeted him, struck up conversations, and even invited him for drinks. It was almost common knowledge that Ling Tian had been invited to visit Cuiyte Castle by Island Master Cuiyte today. Everyone knew that Ling Tian might be recruited by Cuiyte and become a favored subordinate of Island Master Cuiyte, and building a good relationship with him would only bring benefits.
Ling Tian was drinking and chatting with some young men from Africa when the bar door was suddenly pushed open, and a woman walked in from outside.