Qin Siyang and Li Tianming were both a little worn out after the meeting. They slept through the ride again and were only woken when they reached the school gates.
It was already the following morning.
The official in the passenger seat not only thoughtfully opened their doors but also handed them two beautifully prepared meals.
"The Governor arranged all this. He was worried you might not be used to European Nation cuisine, so he specifically ordered these from a Huaguo restaurant near the State Government offices."
Jonathan, the Governor, always acted so swiftly.
He had been like that when arresting them, and he was like that when befriending them, too.
The two took the meals and exchanged a smile.
"Thank you."
Only after they entered the campus did Qin Siyang voice his confusion.
"Why did you suddenly decide to let Furensa and the others off? That doesn't seem like your style."
Li Tianming said, "Because I received a text from a friend during the meeting."
"Which friend?"
"The friend studying Zhou Xing's head."
"Did he get results?"
"Yes. As it happens, Zhou Xing was connected to the incident where I was framed, though he was only a lackey. My friend read his memories and gave me a name. I've identified the [Deceiver] who framed me."
At the mention of that name, Li Tianming's expression suddenly grew desolate.
It was clear that the identity of the person who had framed him seemed to have caught him off guard.
But he straightened his tie, put that expression away, and gave a spirited smile instead. "I need to make some preparations, too. I'm heading back into the eye of the storm. At a time like this, another friend means another way forward."
"Harrison's reputation may be mediocre, but his ability and influence