The failed alchemist?

This was the reason Xiu Ta added to Liu Mengchao, but no matter how he thought about it, he felt that the atmosphere was a little weird.

"By the way, I heard Second Lieutenant Xiabu say before when he came here, what is the review report of the National Alchemist?" Liu Mengchao asked softly while eating veal steak.

"The State Alchemist's audit report?"

Hearing Liu Mengchao's words, Xiutaga couldn't help but fell silent. No matter from which angle you look at it, you can feel a little abnormal, right?

Liu Mengchao squinted his eyes and carefully searched for any clues on this man's face.

"The qualification of the National Alchemist is not lifelong." Xiu Taga sighed heavily as he said, "Every year, the National Alchemist must submit his own research report. After all, no matter what,

National alchemists are considered civil servants of the country. Although they usually do not have any important restrictions, they still need to let the country know about their research progress."

Research progress? Research progress on alchemy?

Liu Mengchao raised his eyebrows subconsciously when he heard Xiutaga's words. This so-called national alchemist is very similar to the scientific researchers in his own world. He writes research reports every year. It is probably also for research funds, right?

Thinking of this, Liu Mengchao grinned and laughed.

"Speaking of which, I remember Roy Mustang told me that the National Alchemist has a very high stipend?"

"Well... it's not just housing subsidies, but also many conveniences. These are not the most important. The main thing is that if you become a national alchemist, you will receive a large amount of research funds every year. This money can allow us to

Living well."

Are you living well?

Liu Mengchao looked around. Although the furnishings in the room were a bit old, the house was quite large. Presumably, if you wanted to live in such a house, you would need to spend a lot of money, right?

"So what's your research report like this year?"

"Ah... this year's research report... this year's..." Xiu Taga's voice suddenly trailed off. He hesitated, searching Liu Mengchao's face, trying to find a trace of contempt. But Liu Mengchao didn't care.

No matter how you look at it, he looks like a curious student who wants to know more about the world.

Forget it... Even if I don't tell him, I will tell him when Roy Mustang's people come tomorrow, right? Thinking of this, Xiu Taga immediately relaxed his vigilance, was silent for a while, and started talking.

Come.

"Last year my research report was judged as unqualified...many people said it was nothing compared to the previous reports on synthetic beasts that could speak human words."

"Oh? So this year we have to come up with something that can stand out? Otherwise, the qualification of the National Alchemist will be cancelled?"

"That's it."

Xiu Taga said with a wry smile, his face full of embarrassment.

"For talented alchemists like Liu Mengchao and Edward, the research report shouldn't be a difficult task. But for an alchemist like me..."

"Dad is the best!"

Before Xiutaga could finish speaking, his daughter had already spoken first. The little girl stood up like a brave warrior at this moment, and faced Liu Mengchao bravely.

"That's right, that's right!"

Liu Mengchao smiled and raised his hands high, making an expression of surrender.

“Nina’s dad is the best!”

"Yes!" When Nina heard Liu Mengchao's answer, her face was full of pride and happiness. It seemed that this little girl was easily satisfied.

Thinking of this, Liu Mengchao couldn't help but grin. He has a daughter who looks very cute, and has a decent and high-paying job. No matter how you look at it... this man doesn't seem to be as bad as he thought...

…

So……

"Although it's a bit rude to say this, Mr. Hugh Taggar, your wife has left you for some time, right?"

"Almost two years, right?"

After listening to Xiu Taga's words, Liu Mengchao smiled and nodded.

It makes some sense. This was the first thought that came to Liu Mengchao's mind. Especially if he cooperated with this man before, he was obviously lying. But... why lie? Did his wife elope with someone else? But if it is true

If this is the case, then when he looks at his daughter, he shouldn't have such an expression, right?

No matter how you look at it, there is still something strange...

Liu Mengchao's brows furrowed higher and higher. As soon as he finished eating, he went back to his room. After all, Xiu Taga was a national alchemist, and his home was very spacious and spacious. Let Liu Mengchao live in it.

I can't feel it at all inside his home.

The night was very quiet. Liu Mengchao lay quietly on the bed alone, squinting his eyes and recalling the scenes that happened today. Although he was not familiar with alchemy, Liu Mengchao could be said to be extremely familiar with a person's expression. In other words...

…

"This man named Xiu Taga must be hiding something."

Thinking of this, Liu Mengchao suddenly rolled down from the bed and knocked directly on Xiu Taga's door. Although this old man seemed a little useless, he seemed to really love alchemy.

"Is something wrong, Liu Mengchao?"

Looking at Liu Mengchao standing outside the door, Xiutaga asked doubtfully. The lights in his room were still bright, and even Liu Mengchao could see the waste paper thrown everywhere in his room.

It seems that the audit report has made this man very embarrassed. Today, his face keeps showing a look of anxiety and jealousy. No matter how you look at it, he doesn't look like he's doing nothing.

Could it be...

Is it because you are at his house?

A very strange thought suddenly appeared in Liu Mengchao's mind. No, it was more disgusting than strange. Liu Mengchao himself couldn't figure out how this idea appeared in his mind. But once

After it took root in his mind, Liu Mengchao found that it could not be eliminated no matter what.

"Mr. Hugh Taggar, I'm so sorry. I suddenly remembered that I had an appointment with Colonel Roy Mustang tonight. So..."

"So you're leaving now?"

Shutaga's face flashed with joy.

This expression was so obvious that Liu Mengchao didn't even have the heart to expose it.

"Yes, I'm leaving now. I heard that some original records about me were found. Sorry, because I have some memory loss, so I think these records will be very important for me when I come."

"is that so……"

"Yeah." Liu Mengchao nodded slowly, "Speaking of which, Nina should have gone to bed, right?"

As Liu Mengchao spoke, he turned his head and looked at the other room. There was no light there, and the little girl who was fighting with him at the dining table just now had fallen into a sweet dream.

"Please tell me that you left without saying goodbye today. I hope Nina won't be angry with me tomorrow. Maybe I will come back before she wakes up in the morning."

As Liu Mengchao spoke, he smiled and nodded towards Xiu Taga.

Before Liu Mengchao disappeared in front of Xiutaga, Liu Mengchao had already seen the relieved expression on this man's face. Does it seem like he is really hindering the country's alchemists by being here?

As Liu Mengchao thought about it, his eyes narrowed without trace. He had already vaguely thought of the possibility of that thing, and now, it was time to verify it.

Thinking of this, Liu Mengchao opened the door directly and walked out of Xiu Taga's room.

Boom!

Suddenly there was thunder in the sky. Although it was still night, the entire sky was illuminated by lightning.

The glass window was opened a small crack, and Xiutaga's eyes suddenly appeared behind the curtain. He watched coldly as Liu Mengchao's back gradually moved away from his home amidst the lightning and thunder.

"Is he finally gone...this weird man?"

Xiu Taga took a long breath and put a smile on his face again. He turned around, stared at his abandoned research reports, and finally took a step forward.

There was a muffled creak and Taga pushed the door to her daughter's room open.

"dad?"

The little girl groped her way up from the darkness, rubbing her eyes and saying confusedly.

"Well, dad is here."

Boom!

The thunder outside the window finally sounded one after another, and the continuous rain finally fell.

Liu Mengchao raised his head and stared at the overly gray sky.

He didn't even go there, he was still at Xiu Tajia's home. The figure he saw from behind the curtain just now was just a projection created by Liu Mengchao's alchemy.
Chapter completed!