Knock, knock, knock.
As Dai Xiaomei pondered her next move, another knock sounded at the door.
"Please open the door! We have something to ask you! We need your cooperation for an investigation."
Dai Xiaomei's face was filled with anxiety, unsure whether to open the door.
Watching Li Long, who was knocking again at Qin Hai's instruction, from the rooftop and then looking at the tightly shut door of Dai Xiaomei's room, he couldn't help but shake his head.
Damn.
These are people from the Great Xia government, Dai Xiaomei!
What's the point of stalling for time like this?
The entire area, inside and out, has been surrounded.
Knock, knock, knock.
Accompanying the knocking, a hoarse voice called out, "Little girl, I saw the video of the dragon hatching at your home online."
"May we know what the dragon looks like?"
Qin Hai's voice was calm, but there was an undeniable authority in his tone.
Li Long, standing outside the door, stiffened, his eyes suddenly flashing with a sharp light.
What?
The target this time is a dragon?
Dai Xiaomei has a dragon at home?
Hearing the voice, Dai Xiaomei, who was inside the room, took a deep breath and opened the door.
She clearly realized that this was something she could no longer avoid.
"Uh... what dragon?" Dai Xiaomei feigned ignorance, opening the door.
Upon hearing this, Qin Hai's expression darkened.
However, remembering that the young dragon was still in this woman's possession, he suppressed his displeasure and repeated in a gentle tone, "I saw you livestream the hatching of a young dragon online."
"As a citizen of Great Xia, you also know the importance of dragons to our Great Xia."
"In order to better conduct biological research and develop more useful things for humans, you should know what to do, right?"
Although his tone softened, the implication in his words became even more forceful.
In fact, he had originally intended to have a calm discussion with Dai Xiaomei.
But after seeing Xie Churan, he didn't want to waste any more time.
He was afraid that others would get there first, and then he would have nothing but regrets.
Dai Xiaomei's expression remained unchanged, but she was panicking inwardly.
After a moment of silence, her eyes darted, and she said, "Esteemed elder, you don't actually believe that dragon is real, do you?"
"Dragons are mythical creatures."
After a pause, Dai Xiaomei shook her head again, "The livestream was just special effects."
After saying this, Dai Xiaomei secretly congratulated herself.
She really didn't understand how netizens dared to call her an old woman.
Could an old woman's mind work so fast?
However, as she congratulated herself, she didn't notice the slight twitch at the corners of the mouths of the others.
The researchers from the biological research institute trembled with excitement.
Ao Yuan, on the rooftop, was speechless, especially when he saw Dai Xiaomei's smug look below.
He really wanted to question how Dai Xiaomei's brain was wired.
Fool.
If she hadn't added that last sentence, it would have been fine, but with it, it became a blatant lie.
Would professionals not be able to tell if it was special effects?
If it was discovered to be special effects, would they have come looking for her?
Ao Yuan didn't know how to complain anymore.
"Alas..." Ao Yuan sighed heavily. Why did he have to sign a contract with such a foolish person as a maid?
He couldn't tell whether this was an official act of Great Xia or not.
Ao Yuan couldn't see it yet.
Downstairs.
While Dai Xiaomei was still secretly praising herself, Qin Fen couldn't help but laugh, "You mean your livestream was just special effects?"
Dai Xiaomei firmly stated, "Yes."
"Alright then." Qin Fen chuckled, "Then I'll have to go inside and take a look. Since it's just special effects, you won't object, will you?"
Dai Xiaomei's smile froze, and she suddenly panicked.
Xiao Long Long was sleeping right now. If someone went in to search, wouldn't they find him immediately?
Would she have to stand by and watch Xiao Long Long be taken away by the biological research institute?
And be subjected to dissection and research?
"No, no." Dai Xiaomei shook her head, repeatedly saying, "You can't go in. If you go in, it's trespassing."
"Deputy Director Xie, is it okay to handle this specially?" Qin Hai, fearing that other departments might arrive, quickly turned to ask.
"No problem." Xie Churan glanced at Dai Xiaomei and sighed.
Trespassing was indeed wrong, but if there really was a dragon, the higher-ups wouldn't say anything.
"Then let's go in!" Li Long gave Dai Xiaomei a smug glance and then waved his hand, about to enter.
"No, no, you absolutely cannot go in." Dai Xiaomei was in a panic.
She rushed to block the door, but how could she, a single person, stop this group?
She could only hold on for a few seconds before being pushed aside.
Watching this scene from afar, a cold glint flashed in Ao Yuan's eyes.
Although Dai Xiaomei was foolish, she was still his maid. How could he let others bully her?
Thinking this, Ao Yuan made a move as if to dive down.
But at that moment.
Another black commercial vehicle sped from a distance and stopped steadily to the side.
Seeing another vehicle arrive, Li Long and Qin Hai's brows furrowed.
Then, an old man and a young man got out of the car.
The arrivals were Liu Yun, the president of the Animal Protection Association, and that young man.
"Trespassing, what grand authority you have!" he said coldly as he got out of the car and surveyed the scene.
"Liu, what the biological research institute does is none of your business!" Qin Hai retorted angrily.
On the rooftop, Ao Yuan watched this scene and quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
The fact that two major departments of Great Xia were arguing suggested that this was not an official act of Great Xia.
If it wasn't an official act of Great Xia, then there was room for maneuver.
Looking at the situation below, Ao Yuan's eyes flickered.
Down below the villa, Liu Yun coldly said, "I know exactly what you're trying to do, which is why I can't let you!"
"We conduct biological research to create beneficial substances for humans through genes. Why are you stopping us?" Qin Hai questioned.
"Are you not aware of the crisis the world is currently facing?"
Liu Yun paused and insisted, "No matter what, the dragon is a totem of Great Xia. You absolutely cannot use it for research."
After speaking, she turned to Dai Xiaomei and said kindly, "Little girl."
"I know you hatched the dragon."
"For reason and sentiment, the dragon should belong to you."
"But the matter is of great importance. Could you transfer it to us at the Animal Protection Association? I guarantee that we will treat it well in the future."
"This..." Dai Xiaomei hesitated. She could tell that Liu Yun genuinely meant well.
Logically, she should hand over Xiao Long Long.
But for some reason, she couldn't bring herself to say it.
"Little girl..."
"No." Dai Xiaomei took a deep breath and shook her head firmly, "You can see Xiao Long Long if you want, but you can't take him away."
"Hmph! That's not up to you." Qin Hai's face turned cold, and he immediately said, "Liu, now you know why I'm forcing my way in?"
Before Liu Yun could speak again, Qin Hai waved his hand, intending to force his way in again.
"No, no, you can't go in." Dai Xiaomei desperately blocked the door, trying to stop them.
But how could a weak woman like her stop two strong men like Qin Hai and Li Long?
Just as they were about to force their way into the villa, a dragon's roar echoed in everyone's ears. Everyone paused, feeling an invisible pressure erupt.
"Roar~"
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