Ji Xingmi was pleased after she finished making the chip and prepared to rest well. The most difficult part was done, so there was no rush for the rest. This was the first time she had walked out of the research lab on her own since joining the institute. Before, Mushroom would have to threaten to tell Elder Hua for her to get a night's rest. Lately, she had been sleeping in the lab, and Mushroom didn't dare disturb her, so they could only stay by the lab, doing their best to take care of her daily life.
Ji Xingmi returned to her dorm and took a good bath. Before her hair was even dry, she got into bed and fell asleep. She fell asleep not long after lying down. She was simply too tired and needed a good sleep. When Mushroom came in and saw her asleep with wet hair, she felt a pang of heartache. She had accompanied Ji Xingmi into the lab and knew how hard she had been working. She hadn't slept properly for the past half month. Mushroom took a dry towel and slowly dried her hair.
What Ji Xingmi didn't know was that while she was resting, a major incident had occurred at the institute. A researcher reported that the design blueprints they were working on had gone missing. This was a serious matter. Director Xu immediately ordered the institute to be locked down and notified Elder Ye. Upon receiving the news, Elder Ye rushed to the institute with his men, surrounding the entire facility. All exits were placed under strict guard and patrols were increased.
When Elder Ye arrived, he ordered a thorough search of the institute. Director Xu, along with his team, began screening the researchers. Aside from Ji Xingmi, who had gone back to rest and was not in the lab, all other personnel were on duty. No suspicious individuals were found. In the end, it was Elder Ye's men who found the missing item in Ji Xingmi's laboratory.
This put many people on edge, and they began to criticize Ji Xingmi. She was an outsider, and many people were resentful. Elder Ye made no statement and directly ordered Ji Xingmi to be brought in. Although he didn't believe Ji Xingmi had done it, if she didn't appear now, the situation would be difficult to resolve.
Ji Xingmi was woken up in a daze. She wasn't feeling right, seeming to have a morning temper. The person who came to wake her was none other than Gu Zhongli. Seeing Ji Xingmi's unhappy expression, as if she were angry, he quickly explained, "I'm not trying to wake you up intentionally. People at the institute are saying you stole the design blueprints. And the blueprints were found in your lab!"
"What design blueprints?" Ji Xingmi was still groggy! But Gu Zhongli couldn't answer either. He didn't understand them himself; they were just those kinds of things. But he didn't believe the little fox would care about these blueprints. It was clear someone had framed her.
Ji Xingmi, who was sleeping soundly, was rudely awakened by such a nonsensical matter, which only made her angrier. She took Xiao Ji and Mushroom and headed to the institute. At the entrance, she was stopped and told she couldn't bring anyone in. She gave them a glare. Fortunately, Uncle Gu was following behind and quickly waved his hand, allowing the soldiers to pass.
Ji Xingmi led her companions toward her laboratory. When she arrived, many people were gathered outside her lab door. Ji Xingmi tried to push her way through a few times but couldn't. She directly asked Xiao Ji to hand her his gun. Xiao Ji handed it to her without hesitation. Ji Xingmi took the gun and fired a shot into the air. The "bang" startled everyone. The soldiers on duty rushed over and assumed defensive postures.
Uncle Gu had witnessed the entire scene. Even he was a bit startled. This had gone too far! This girl was truly angry. Although Uncle Gu was complaining inwardly, his actions were swift. He quickly stood in front of Ji Xingmi and told the soldiers to lower their weapons. Seeing Uncle Gu's command, the soldiers lowered their guns. Uncle Gu then turned to Ji Xingmi and said, "You lower yours too!"
Ji Xingmi didn't refuse. She directly returned the gun to Xiao Ji and said, "What are you all doing blocking my door? Is the research finished? And what kind of design blueprints are you claiming I stole? Bring them out for me to admire."
These researchers, although in the military, had never witnessed such a scene. They were all speechless. Only the person who had reported the missing blueprints stammered and accused her.
After listening to her accusations, Ji Xingmi gave Xiao Ji an order: "Arrest her!" Xiao Ji didn't hesitate and stepped forward, pinning the person to the ground. Director Xu was sweating profusely. Was she this fierce? What was all this?
"How dare you treat me like this? You stole my design blueprints, you're a spy! Hurry up and arrest her."
"Comrade Ji, let's talk things through slowly. We are investigating now, and I assure you, we will not wrongly accuse an innocent person."
Ji Xingmi ignored Director Xu's words. She took the design blueprints from Elder Ye's hand, glanced at them, and burst out laughing: "This is the design blueprint? Why would I want a flawed design blueprint? Oh, it is useful, though. It can be used as paper to polish shoes!"
"You!"
"Director Xu, you haven't started the experiment, have you? You should be careful with what is made from these design blueprints; it might cause casualties. And you, do you know who I am? You wrongly accuse me? With blueprints like these, I can draw them in a day. Do I need to steal yours? And you call me a spy? Ridiculous! When I was catching spies, you didn't even know where you were! I'm wasting my breath talking to you. Xiao Ji, make her eat it."
Ji Xingmi tossed a medicine bottle to Xiao Ji, but he missed it. Uncle Gu intercepted it directly.
"Such a small matter, no need to let your security guard brother do it. Uncle will help you. I'm familiar with this medicine!"
Ji Xingmi ignored him and gave him a glare. Did he think she didn't know his intentions? Uncle Gu didn't care. He put the medicine into the researcher's mouth and then carefully preserved the rest of the medicine, putting it back in his pocket.
While others were still astonished by Ji Xingmi having two guards, Director Xu was getting anxious.
"Comrade Ji, Comrade Ji, even if she has a problem, the law will handle it. You doing this, you doing this... I can't explain this!"
"Old Xu, don't worry! My Xing'er is not someone who acts recklessly. Wait a moment, the truth will be revealed!" Don't think Uncle Gu was afraid of Director Xu. He just wanted everyone to see his little Xing'er's capabilities! Even though he had previously stated that Ji Xingmi was part of his family, these arrogant researchers wouldn't take it seriously. To earn the respect of these people, one had to make them convinced, even fearful.
Therefore, at the beginning, neither he nor Elder Ye had revealed Ji Xingmi's identity to suppress the matter. They were waiting to see how Ji Xingmi would handle it. After all, with their backing, she wouldn't be bullied. However, Ji Xingmi firing her gun in anger was unexpected. He had never seen little Xing'er throw a tantrum before!