Chapter 2872 Stealing the Beams and Replacing the Pillars
Chapter 2872 Stealing the Beams and Replacing the Pillars
The two quickly counted the remains at the scene and compared them one by one with the list in their hands.
The missing intern Fiona, the cleaning lady, and several patients.
After confirming that everything was correct, Charlene added, "Including Professor Ethan from the morgue and the dean."
"Everyone matches up perfectly?"
Shi Ye nodded, his tone certain: "Yes, not one missing."
Charlene looked up and met Toki's gaze. She hesitated slightly before asking, "So... the murderer is Director York?"
After a moment's thought, Shi Ye replied, "If nothing unexpected happens, it should be him."
However, Charlene still felt a vague sense of unease.
She recalled the documents she had just reviewed, which described Director York as a decent person.
His seemingly stern warning to Fiona was actually a veiled reminder to her not to investigate further.
From any perspective, it's difficult to associate such a person with a cold-blooded serial killer.
Charlene asked Shi Ye, "Do you have any more information about Director York?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Ye immediately searched through the pile of documents.
Then, with a hint of regret, he said, "No."
However, he suggested, "We can go back to the archives and look there; perhaps there will be relevant records there."
Charlene nodded in agreement and immediately decided to return to the archives with him.
On the way back, Charlene had a strange feeling that she had overlooked some detail or clue, but she couldn't remember it for the moment.
This inexplicable intuition made her frown slightly, but due to the time constraints, she didn't dwell on it too much and simply quickened her pace.
In the blink of an eye, the two had re-entered the archives and started searching carefully among the densely packed file shelves and cabinets.
A few minutes later, Shi Ye happily held up a folder and said, "Found it."
Inside was detailed information and a personal profile of Director York.
This Director York was very young, only in his thirties, but he enjoyed a high reputation in the hospital and was even hailed by many as a genius.
Moreover, he was Professor Ethan's most valued and prized student.
After arriving at the hospital, Fiona joined Dr. York's team and began learning and working under his guidance.
The relevant records detail many touching stories from Director York's career.
For example, he once encountered an elderly person living alone who was unable to afford medical expenses due to financial difficulties. Without hesitation, he paid for the expenses out of his own pocket, demonstrating noble medical ethics and selfless love.
Within the hospital, Dr. York was highly regarded. Not only did his colleagues praise him, but the patients also liked him and often commended his kindness and skill.
He is extremely dedicated to his work, often voluntarily working overtime to ensure that every patient receives the most attentive care. He does everything personally and never shirks his responsibilities.
Before each surgery, he would repeatedly check the preparation of all surgical instruments and carefully review the treatment plan in order to minimize the risks.
For this reason, he has been recognized as an outstanding medical worker by the hospital for many years, and his overall performance has always ranked first.
The two were reading carefully.
Just then, the production team broadcast a reminder: "There's not much time left to complete the challenge; only half an hour remains."
If you are unable to solve the mystery before you during this period, you will be deemed to have failed the challenge.
Therefore, guests, please make sure to arrange your time accordingly.
After a moment's thought, Shi Ye suggested, "Let's go check other places to see if there are any clues."
If no other clues can be found, then the answer is most likely Director York.
Charlene nodded in agreement, and the two prepared to leave.
Just as they turned to leave, a figure flashed past the doorway at lightning speed, moving with the lightness of a flying arrow.
The two were startled by the sudden commotion.
They looked closely and saw it again—that chilling, grotesque face.
Unlike before, this time the two were not frightened. Instead, they almost simultaneously took off running, chasing after the figure.
The person wearing the ghost mask was extremely agile, ran very fast, and his youthful physique was on full display.
As Shino chased after him, he shouted loudly, "Stop! Director York!"
The other party ignored him and ran frantically with their head down.
In the blink of an eye, the other party slipped into the room where the time machine was located.
Then, it disappeared again.
The two chased to the door of the room, saw this scene, exchanged a glance, and tacitly agreed not to continue the search, but instead fell into deep thought.
Shino spoke first, his tone carrying a hint of certainty, "Now we should be able to confirm it, right?"
That figure from behind looked quite young; it must be Director York.
Charlene nodded. "In that case, time is of the essence, so let's go and hand in the answers first."
The two turned and left, walking towards the pool outside.
That place is not only the end of this level, but also the exit of the entire puzzle sequence.
Just as Charlene was about to step out of the corridor, she suddenly stopped.
Her gaze involuntarily drifted to the room they had just passed, where the remains of Professor Ethan and the Dean were kept.
In an instant, a flash of inspiration struck her, and she finally realized where the unease that had been lingering in her mind since earlier came from.
She turned around quickly and said in a slightly hurried voice, "Brother Shiye, wait for me."
Shi Ye stopped and asked suspiciously, "What's wrong?"
Charlene didn't answer immediately, but quickly turned her head and walked straight into the room next door.
Upon entering, he began examining the two skeletons.
Although Tokino was puzzled, he still followed her in and stood behind her, watching silently.
His gaze shifted back and forth between the skeleton and Charlene, as if trying to glean some clue from her movements.
A moment later, Charlene's movements suddenly stopped.
As if she had discovered something important, she suddenly raised her head, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes.
She turned to Shi Ye and said in a serious tone, "Brother Shi Ye, the murderer is probably not Director York."
Based on my judgment, Director York is actually dead.
And one of those two skeletons is him!
She paused briefly to organize her thoughts before continuing her explanation: "Based on the results of bone age analysis, there is a significant difference in age between the two skeletons."
One of them was in his thirties, and the other was in his fifties, close to sixty.
In other words, these two people are not the Dean and Professor Ethan that we previously thought they were.
Their identities were deliberately switched and impersonated!
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