Embers Ad Infinitum

Shang Jianyao looked at Jiang Baimian without flinching:

"It could also be a misunderstanding. The higher-ups of the cult did nothing. Wang Yafei's sudden death was purely accidental."

Jiang Baimian immediately laughed and said:

"Not bad, I also found a third explanation."

After such praise, she changed the topic and said:

"I was actually leaning toward this just now, and I felt that the senior leaders of your religious sect would not take such risks.

"But after careful consideration, I still think they are very suspicious."

Without waiting for Shang Jianyao to ask questions, she said thoughtfully:

“Let’s first assume that it is indeed a misunderstanding and coincidence, and that you are a senior member of the cult.

"Then when you know that Ren Jie said that Wang Yafei is a sinner and God will punish sinners, but Wang Yafei died suddenly soon, what will you think? What should you do?"

Shang Jianyao thought for a while:

"I would think:

“So our religious group is so powerful?

"So Si Ming Zhi Sui is so powerful?

"So I'm so awesome that I joined such a powerful religious order and became a high-ranking person?"

"...I shouldn't ask you." Jiang Baimian raised his hand to hold his forehead.

She thought for a while and then said:

"If it is really not Wang Yafei who was punished by the religious group, and he has never done anything similar before, then the senior officials might really have similar thoughts..."

Jiang Baimian then asked:

"After having these perceptions, what other normal thoughts will they have?"

Without giving Shang Jianyao a chance to answer, she said to herself:

"On the one hand, do you feel ecstatic, thinking that this incident can be used to illustrate the great power of the commander-in-chief, and to make believers more pious, more obedient, and more proactive in spreading their faith?"

Shang Jianyao nodded, indicating that normal senior officials would think so.

Jiang Baimian continued:

"On the other hand, would they be a little worried? They feel that this incident is too coincidental, too sudden, and too shocking. It may scare some believers and make them react excessively and unnecessarily, such as reporting, such as , commit suicide, for example, start preaching openly?”

Shang Jianyao thought seriously for a few seconds and nodded again.

Jiang Baimian breathed a sigh of relief:

"Let's first assume that the minds of those high-ranking members of the religious sect are intact. After they have these two ideas, what will they do?"

She also didn't let Shang Jianyao speak, and asked and answered herself:

"Immediately ask my 'guides' to convene another gathering to appease everyone while promoting the sanctity and power of Si Ming, so that no accidents occur and things are guided in a good direction.

"And now, one day has passed, and you still haven't received any news from the party. You know, this kind of emergency matter will definitely not last that long, and it will be resolved as soon as possible."

Shang Jianyao said "hmm":

"Maybe they were stupid and didn't think of that."

"This is indeed a reason. We cannot ask our enemies to always be shrewd, comprehensive, and not make mistakes." Jiang Baimian smiled, "However, the fact that your sect has been able to develop within the company for so many years without any problems shows that those senior executives are not a bunch of people. Pig, and Wang Yafei’s death is too coincidental, so now I am more inclined to think that it was them who did it, either religious lunatics, or they have enough self-confidence.”

"The greater probability is the latter situation." Shang Jianyao seemed to have switched back to a normal person's thinking.

"Well...or both." Jiang Baimian agreed, "The pure religious lunatic must have been discovered and arrested long ago."

She then looked at Shang Jianyao and warned:

"I suspect that someone who goes directly to the 'Order Supervision Department' may have an accident. This may be the confidence of those high-level leaders in the sect, which can prevent all betrayals from succeeding.

“Don’t rush to report or investigate, just wait.

"Wait a few days, wait a week, wait until the higher-ups of the sect feel that things have calmed down and there are no more disturbances, and then they relax their guard and stop being so vigilant, and then try to do something."

Shang Jianyao frowned slightly and said:

"In a few days, there will be no trace left."

Especially corpses, which will be disposed of quickly.

Jiang Baimian had obviously considered this issue and nodded slightly:

"During this period, I will try to find opportunities through personal relationships to take a look at the surveillance video of the corresponding floor."

She explained casually:

"You just said that Wang Yafei died suddenly at around nine o'clock, and yesterday was not a rest day. At that time, most of the residents on each floor were in the 'factory area' and the 'inner ecological area'. In my own workplace, the 'living area' must be very deserted.

"In this case, if anyone comes to the floor where Wang Yafei is the 'Material Supply Market Supervisor', he will definitely be conspicuous, and the surveillance at the elevator entrance will faithfully record his presence.

“There aren’t many people walking around during working hours.

"Well, we must not only look at the surveillance on the floor where the incident occurred, but also the two floors above and below. The awakened person's ability should be able to be used across the ceiling, as long as the straight-line distance is met."

This is something Shang Jianyao once said, and Qiao Chu's "charm" fully demonstrated this.

Shang Jianyao shook his head:

“It can be used across obstacles, but there will be distance attenuation.

"Moreover, there is no way to determine who is the target. We can only identify where and how many people are in the corresponding range."

In other words, if the awakened person tried to "execute" Wang Yafei upstairs or downstairs through the ceiling, it would easily cause a manslaughter and fail to achieve the goal.

"That's true." Jiang Baimian thought deeply, "Wang Yafei will stay alone in a specific place at a specific moment, such as his office? In this way, by grasping the time and place, he can kill perfectly... No, From the time he became a sinner to his sudden death, there were only more than three hours. It was impossible for the awakened person to figure out the pattern of his activities. Even if he asked people one by one, it would be too late. Well... just look at the surveillance on the floor where the incident occurred, and look at the before and after. Who has entered and who has left in time, no, it is better to look at the third level and be more cautious. After all, you cannot directly equate your situation with the commonality of awakened people."

Shang Jianyao suddenly asked:

"What if there is no one like it?"

"That means the killer may also be working on the floor where the incident occurred, or even inside the 'Material Supply Market'. Although this probability is very low, it cannot be ruled out." Jiang Baimian pursed his lips and said, "You can see who was there at that time. Being close to the 'Material Supply Market', you can also check the characteristics of the 'Material Supply Market' employees."

Speaking of this, she looked at Shang Jianyao, smiled slightly and said:

"Don't all awakened people pay a price for three abilities? Since they have paid a price, there will definitely be some abnormalities.

"That's the clue."

Shang Jianyao nodded first, then moved his eyebrows.

Jiang Baimian immediately laughed and said:

"Have you figured it out?

"Using mental illness to hide jumps and abnormalities in thinking is indeed a good way, but in the eyes of the company, this is also an abnormality and deserves tracking and observation.

"You don't think that the company's senior management doesn't even have basic information about the awakened people, do you?

"You don't think that the abnormality of the research project volunteers will be let go so easily, do you?

“You wouldn’t think that a person with moderate mental disorder can join the ‘Old Tune Group’ and go to the surface casually if he applies on his own, right?

"The company definitely wants to put you in different environments, observe your situation, and confirm whether you have any problems, and I am the observer."

Jian Shang Jian Yao's expression became more and more solemn and serious. Jiang Baimian smiled and sighed:

"Fortunately, I am a soft-hearted person...

"Although I don't know why you want to hide it, you can hide it if you want to."

Shang Jianyao was silent for a moment and said:

"You can take things by surprise."

Jiang Baimian nodded slightly and changed the topic:

“In the case of Wang Yafei’s death, just do what we just said:

"You wait patiently for a while before trying to report it, while I take the opportunity to do some marginal and technical investigations."

Shang Jianyao did not refute any more and said in a low voice:

"careful."

Jiang Baimian showed a clear smile:

"I will definitely find other excuses and reasons. I'm not stupid."

As she spoke, she touched the metal cochlea and said with a teasing smile:

“I almost didn’t hear it clearly!

"Remember to speak louder when you care about others in the future."

"Yes, team leader!" Shang Jianyao was very angry.

Jiang Baimian breathed out and pointed to the books on the table:

"This is some old world information, take it and take a look.

"From now on, I will read information and discuss in the morning, and train in the afternoon."

Shang Jianyao took the information, found a seat and sat down, and started reading very quietly.

Not long after, Bai Chen and Long Yuehong also took the initiative to come over and work overtime during the holidays.

…………

In the evening, Shang Jianyao and Long Yuehong, who had eaten in the canteen, took the elevator back to the 495th floor.

As soon as they approached the "activity center", they suddenly heard a noise.

The two of them didn't speak, and walked over quickly in tacit understanding. They saw two "order supervisors" in black uniforms carrying a person passing in front.

The man's hands were handcuffed behind his back, his face was extremely distorted, his eyes were wide open, very cloudy and bloodshot.

Long Yuehong was shocked:

"No worries!"

Shang Jianyao recognized that person:

sinking degree.

Further away, a child was hugged tightly by his mother and cried loudly:

"Dad, dad..."

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