"But the quality of our pharmaceutical products has always been acceptable, so there must be something fishy about this."
"If word gets out that our pharmaceutical factory is found to be producing substandard drugs, it will directly impact the sales of all our stores. So I asked the quality supervision bureau staff to temporarily refrain from issuing a report."
"They're only willing to give me a week to investigate. If I can't handle this properly, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Zhuang Silin frowned. "So, why did you come to see us?"
Alice continued, "I'd like to ask your student to help me investigate the whole matter. Of course, the reward will be substantial once it's done."
Xu Jintang and Song Tianqi exchanged a glance, their faces revealing a hint of excitement.
Investigating a pharmaceutical company? That's interesting.
Zhuang Silin wasn't as excited as the other two; in fact, she seemed a bit resistant.
"There should be quite a few people who can help you investigate this matter, so why are you asking my student?"
Alice explained, "Because I believe that the people of Leikedasi wouldn't side with any faction, nor would they do anything to frame or betray their teammates. The impact of this matter could be fatal to our family, so I need to find someone I can absolutely trust to help me investigate."
Zhuang Silin remained somewhat resistant, "But I'm worried my students won't be able to handle this."
"I know Teacher Zhuang is concerned about your students' safety. During the investigation of the pharmaceutical factory, I will send my own bodyguards to closely follow and protect them, absolutely guaranteeing their personal safety. My bodyguards cannot usually appear in public, so for the overt investigation, we still need to ask your students for help."
Zhuang Silin raised her hand and rubbed her temples.
To be honest, she certainly didn't want Xu Jintang and the others to get involved in this matter.
But the fact that Alice just explained the whole story means they've been forced into it.
Xu Jintang and Song Tianqi were already carrying criminal charges, so they dared not speak casually and just sat obediently to the side waiting for instructions.
After a half-minute silence in the private room, Zhuang Silin looked up at Xu Jintang and asked, "Do you think you're capable of handling this?"
Yu Wanyao's five-person team will continue to represent Leikedasi in challenging other military academies, so they definitely won't have the energy to handle this matter as well.
However, the five substitutes, including Xu Jintang, were relatively free.
This task can only be handled by the five of them.
"I think it's possible," Xu Jintang nodded seriously, "But I can't guarantee we'll find any clues. We can only do our best."
Song Tianqi nodded in agreement.
Alice breathed a slight sigh of relief, a grateful expression appearing on her face, and nodded to Xu Jintang, "Thank you."
Zhuang Silin continued rubbing her temples. "Since that's the case, let's give it a try. But I must make it clear beforehand that we are only responsible for the investigation, and we will absolutely not be involved in how it is handled afterwards. Moreover, if any situation arises that threatens the personal safety of my students, I will immediately have them terminate this mission."
Alice nodded. "Don't worry Teacher Zhuang, I will make sure everyone protects them."
After the negotiation, Alice quickly shared the matters that needed to be investigated and the clues she had already obtained with Xu Jintang.
Song Tianqi was responsible for calling Yan Yuting and the other two over.
Xu Jintang sat at the table, silently flipping through the documents on the Alice Family.
The Alice Family's pharmaceutical factory was established 358 years ago, mainly relying on the Divine Bodhi Tree power of the Alice Family's heirs to develop health products with longevity-promoting effects and medicines for healing injuries.
According to records, the Divine Bodhi Tree ability of the Alice Family is hereditary, so over the years, each generation of the family has possessed unique abilities.
Having a child
She is female and will definitely awaken the special abilities of the Divine Bodhi Tree.
Currently, the Alice Family owns over a hundred pharmaceutical factories and chain stores, with an annual turnover of approximately 8.9 billion.
Upon seeing this, Xu Jintang couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.
That's the terrifying thing about capital.
"That batch of substandard drugs was discovered in a random inspection two days ago. The quantity was quite large, about 40%. If this batch of drugs hadn't been stopped in time and had been sold directly, it would have seriously damaged the reputation of the Alice Family brand," Alice added from the side.
Xu Jintang raised the question, "Is it possible that a foreman from your pharmaceutical factory picked out the defective drugs and produced this batch of substandard medicines?"
"Impossible. Our pharmaceutical factory has extremely strict safety and quality control. Every step is checked and audited by designated personnel. I've investigated the surveillance footage at each checkpoint, and there were no problems. But this batch of substandard drugs suddenly appeared at the stage where the drugs leave the factory, are stored in the warehouse, and are ready to be shipped out for sale."
Xu Jintang raised an eyebrow. "Isn't the warehouse under someone's supervision and surveillance?"
"Yes. The surveillance footage didn't show anything unusual. I've already arrested and interrogated the people responsible for guarding the warehouse, but I haven't gotten any leads out of them."
"That's indeed a tricky matter," Xu Jintang muttered to himself.
Alice gave a helpless laugh, "If I could handle it myself, I wouldn't have come to you."
Zhuang Silin, sitting next to him, suddenly interjected, "So, what's the reason you trust my student so much?"
If this matter is not investigated properly, it could have a significant impact on the Alice Family.
So Alice was quite bold to entrust this matter to a group of students.
Alice glanced at Xu Jintang, a shy smile appearing on her face. "Actually, I... I figured it out a long time ago."
Xu Jintang had a bad feeling.
"Those five must be the Mask Squad, right?" Alice couldn't help but smile. "I've always been a huge fan of the Mask Squad; I've bought ten thousand of all their merchandise figures."
Zhuang Silin, who was drinking tea, froze in mid-air, her gaze falling on Alice.
How did you figure that out?
Alice instantly transformed into a shy, adoring fan, saying, "Actually, for us true fans, recognizing our idols isn't difficult at all. We can recognize them just by their expressions, their walking posture, or their tone of voice."
Xu Jintang quickly waved his hand, disclaiming any involvement, "Teacher, I didn't expose this on my own initiative."
Zhuang Silin's brows were furrowed so tightly that they looked as if they could crush a green-eyed worm.
"So, for you fans, recognizing them is easy?"
Alice nodded repeatedly, "Mmm."
"So you treated us to afternoon tea that day..." Zhuang Silin continued.
"That day, I just wanted to get up close and personal with my idols. I know you didn't want to reveal your identities, so only I know about this. I haven't even told other fans or my best friend. Don't worry, I will absolutely keep it a secret that the Mask Squad are Leikedasi's students!" Alice solemnly raised her hand and swore.
Zhuang Silin suddenly felt even more exhausted.
While Alice can help cover it up, what if she runs into Mask Squad again and gets recognized?
She rubbed her temples and waved her hand, "You two talk first."
Given that Xu Jintang and his group's identities Mask Squad might soon become an open secret, she felt it necessary to report this to the principal.
Chapter 183
As Zhuang Silin walked out of the private room, Song Tianqi arrived with three other people.
Yan Yuting and his companions, unaware of the situation, wore expressions of complete ignorance.
Zhuang Silin raised her hand, gesturing for them to go inside first.
Song Tianqi didn't think much of it, pushed open the door, and led the three of them into the private room.
Zhuang Silin reached the end of the corridor and sent a message to Miao Mingzhi.
The call connected quickly, and a miniature image of Miao Mingzhi popped up in front of him. "What happened?"
After hesitating for a moment, Zhuang Silin told him that the Mask Squad had been recognized.
Miao Mingzhi chuckled twice, "When we first started this experimental class project, our intention was to keep a trump card for Leikedasi. But judging from that Ability User Competition, I believe that even if their identities are exposed, no one can overshadow the brilliance of those five."
Let things take their natural course.
These words made Zhuang Silin feel somewhat relieved.
Her furrowed brows relaxed. "Hmm."
After ending the call, Zhuang Silin returned to the private room.
Alice has already told Xu Jintang four people the whole story.
Yan Yuting and Xue Zhongqi both reacted with great excitement.
"That sounds exciting! I love this mission!" Yan Yuting said, rubbing his hands together.
Xue Zhongqi's eyes lit up. "Interesting. So, the five of us are undercover agents this time?"
Song Tianqi slammed his hand on the table. "That's right, we will officially change our name to the Undercover Squad!"
Jiang Shiyi calmly looked at Alice, "Principal Alice, have you considered who is behind this?"
Alice sighed, "There are too many people who dislike our family, but the number of forces capable of quietly switching substandard medicines into our warehouse should be no more than a handful."
Jiang Shiyi continued, "Could you provide us with a list of the forces you think might have switched the medicine? This would make our investigation much easier."
"Of course," Alice nodded.
A smile appeared on her face. "Now, I have even more confidence in you."
Xu Jintang tentatively looked at Alice, "Then... shall we start tonight?"
Alice replied, "Sure. Our pharmaceutical factory's new interns are starting work tonight, so I can assign you to them."
" Wang Hongxiao, the workshop supervisor at the pharmaceutical factory, is one of my men. If you encounter any problems at the factory, you can go directly to him."
That evening.
Night had fallen in the remote suburbs of the K006 Star Sector.
The massive pharmaceutical complex remains brightly lit.
At the entrance of the pharmaceutical factory, dozens of interns lined up neatly, undergoing facial recognition in preparation for entering the factory.