Chapter 235: YQ Research Institute

"What are you taking?" The old man took the cigarette Courtney tossed to him, skillfully slipping it into his pocket while grumbling, "People keep coming here to rummage through things. Besides this junk, there's nothing worth taking!" "Grandpa, has anyone else been here recently?" Courtney asked urgently. "Yes, a few days ago, some men in black came and searched everywhere. When I asked who they were, they tried to rough me up. Their attitude was terrible!" The old man grew angrier as he spoke. "Are you okay?" Courtney asked, even more worried. "I'm fine. I threatened to call the police, and they ran off," the old man said proudly, puffing out his chest. "Always call the police if there's trouble!" Courtney sighed in relief and exchanged glances with Jared and Tina. "Let's get what we came for," Courtney said, heading toward the basement. Jared and Tina followed. As Tina turned back, she met the old man's gaze. He snorted coldly and walked away with his head held high. In the