Gene from the 13th Department of Bright City

"Classmate, what happened to you just now?"

Ran Zai stood in front of this student. He was stunned for a moment, and then his expression became stiff. Ran Zai always felt that something was wrong. This was not the first time he had seen such a person, as if he suddenly lost consciousness.

The young man in front of him smiled quickly.

"There's nothing wrong, sir."

Ran Zai nodded with a smile, turned around and continued drinking with his old classmate Huang Mao. The corner of his eyes was always staring at the young student, because in Ran Zai's view, his reaction went against what humans should react. This kind of Suddenly, Ran Zai felt the feeling that his whole body was frozen and petrified. This was the fourth time Ran Zai felt it.

Grandpa Ran Zhi had the same reaction as the women in the shop opposite when he stared at Fangfang's shop before, and Ran Zai's reaction when he saw a female stall owner selling noodles on the street below. These people The reactions are pretty much the same.

And Ran Zai had the same reaction when he saw a little boy in District 1.

Ran Zai couldn't help but feel strange. He planned to wait for this student to leave and then follow him directly to follow him first.

After chatting with Huang Mao for a while, Ran Zai got up because the students were leaving. They all looked a little drunk. Ran Zai followed him. A bunch of them were going to eat now. It's 1 o'clock in the morning.

The streets are still brightly lit and very lively. If it is a weekend here, many shops will be open until dawn, because the students are very energetic and often play all night until the next morning before going to school to rest.

In order to avoid making people suspicious, Ran Zai found a few people from Section 5 and invited them to eat. However, several people from Section 5 said they should patrol, so Ran Zai explained the situation to them directly. After a few people reported, he followed Ran Zai. Carry away.

A group of people entered the barbecue restaurant, and the students were already ready to eat. Ran Zai observed the student, and a person from Section 5 asked.

"What's going on?"

Ran Zai said.

"You guys will observe that student later and see how he reacts."

Everyone else nodded. While Ran Zai and the others were waiting for things to come up, they started chatting casually. Ran Zai also talked about their work in Section 13. Many of them actually want to be transferred to Section 13 now, because 13 The treatment in the department seems to be pretty good, because there are very few people, and there are so many great people in the 13th department.

"I don't know about this. We don't have any standards. The only standard is that only those approved by our secretary can enter Section 13."

Ran Zai continued to observe. At this time, after drinking a little wine, the student suddenly froze again, but after just 1 second, he returned to normal reaction.

Now other people in Section 5 have also seen it, one of the section members said.

"Something's wrong, why did that kid stop suddenly."

At this time, another person from Section 5 said.

"I have met people like this before. When they came to Section 5 to handle business, they suddenly stopped all their movements, which shocked me. I thought something was wrong."

Another person from Section 5 said.

"I saw the owner of a shop doing the same thing before. It was very strange."

Ran Zai felt confident now. He felt the need to test it out. He just stood up when the student went to the bathroom. Ran Zai was ordering something at the front desk and waiting. He planned to wait for the student. When the student comes out, try him directly.

At this time, the students who entered the bathroom were already lying on the vent, opened the window, got out, and ran quickly.

A few minutes later, Ran Zai felt something was wrong. After entering the toilet, Ran Zai immediately saw the ventilation window that had been opened. He quickly jumped up and got out. Looking at the backstreet full of people, Ran Zai immediately turned around. Back to the shop.

"We are here for support. Please contact the nearby Section 5 immediately."

Ran Zai shouted as he came over. Several members of Section 5 who were still chatting and laughing hurriedly got up and started to communicate. Ran Zai walked directly to the middle of the students and asked.

"Please tell me the information about the classmate who just drank with you guys."

After Ran Zai finished speaking, he immediately sent a simple explanatory document directly to Section 2. Soon Ran Zai obtained permission, and Ran Zai retrieved the information of the student named Hernan.

Ran Zai said as several students looked at Ran Zai in horror.

"I need to ask you to cooperate with the investigation."

The students looked a little scared, and Ranzai explained that he just wanted to know what Hernan was doing at school recently.

Ran Zai smiled and listened to the students' explanation. This student named Hernan was usually quite nice. He was a cheerful person and his family was relatively good. Although he was not rich, he was not poor either. Just turned 22 this year.

"But a while ago, Hernan and his girlfriend broke up."

Some students said that Ran Zai immediately asked them to call Hernan's ex-girlfriend and planned to call the girl over to ask.

The streets were full of people from Section 5, and Section 3 stationed here also participated in the search operation. At this time, a phone call came.

"What's your verdict?"

Mo Xiaolan's voice came out, and Ran Zai smiled.

"Because he doesn't look like a human being, and why did he run away? He himself looks very ordinary, not handsome, but his girlfriend is a rich girl with a good figure and a good personality. Do you think she is ordinary? Would anyone break up with such a young lady without any reason?"

After Ran Zai finished speaking, Mo Xiaolan was silent for a while and then said.

"Just take responsibility. I'll give you some authority. I've sent people from Section 2 there. I've also sent people over to the places you mentioned, and they will be arrested directly and secretly."

Ran Zai hummed and asked. His classmates also found it strange why Hernan broke up with his girlfriend. Hernan said that he and the woman were not suitable for each other, but many people felt it was a pity.

Ran Zai left the shop and soon saw a place in the distance. Escorted by several Section 5 personnel and accompanied by her parents, the girl who came over was indeed as beautiful as in the photo, both in figure and body shape. They all look pretty good.

The girl looked small and cute, with anger on her face. Ran Zai smiled and looked at the girl's parents, who looked a little panicked. They were well-known local businessmen.

"Sir, our Xiao Min was just deceived by that bad man. When they broke up, she cried a lot."

After the mother finished speaking, the father pressed his daughter's shoulder with a sad look on his face, and Ran Zai smiled.

"I just want to ask Miss Chen Min something. She has not violated any laws. I just hope she can help us investigate. The student named Hernan may be involved in urban endangerment crimes."

Chen Min looked at Ran Zai in shock, then tears fell, she shook her head and said.

"It's impossible. Hernan wouldn't do those things. He's simply a fool. How could he commit such a serious crime with his IQ."

Ran Zai could see that this girl still loved Ernan, and he smiled.

"Now we are just suspicious. The specific situation will have to wait for inquiries and subsequent investigations. Follow me to the room lady inside. I will ask you something alone. I hope you can answer truthfully."

After a while, Ran Zai took Chen Min alone to a temporarily requisitioned room in the barbecue restaurant. Ran Zai also asked the boss to bring over some of the leftover food and wine they had just eaten, intending to chat with the girl while eating and drinking.

Ran Zai just wants to be sure of one thing now. Those guys who don't look like humans may really not be humans. Just investigate their recent experiences to make it clear that they have done things that go against human common sense.

"First tell me how you started dating him."

Ran Zai started the video equipment, Chen Min lowered his head shyly, wiped his tears and shook his head sadly.

"Sir, do these things have anything to do with the investigation?"

Ran Zai nodded.

"It doesn't matter, please tell my lady, you can have something to eat if you are hungry."

After Ran Zai finished speaking, he poured her a glass of wine. Chen Min thought for a while and took a sip of wine. She then talked about the process of getting to know Hernan.

When she first entered school, Chen Min brought a lot of luggage and couldn't move it, but she was embarrassed to say it. However, when Hernan passed by, he helped her get it to the dormitory, and Chen Min started to get to know Hernan.

The two were in the same class, and there were many people chasing Chen Min, but Chen Min was gradually attracted by the enthusiastic Hernan. Although he was not very smart, he was very steady and a good person. Treat everyone around you well.

"Actually, it wasn't him who chased me, it was me who chased him."

After Chen Min finished speaking, there was still sadness on his face, Ran Zai nodded.

"Indeed, such a serious and honest person is far more reliable than those handsome men who are full of fancy words."

Chen Min laughed and nodded. At this time, several directors from Section 2 had come over. Looking at the questioning scene, they didn't understand what Ran Zai was going to do. Mo Xiaolan had already handed over this matter to Ran Zai. They were We came to help, but now the entrance to the entire district is blocked, and people from Section 3 and Section 5 are still looking for Hernan.

"He didn't agree at first, but rejected me. In fact, that would be very hurt for me. I'm not bad looking, and I have a gentle personality."

Ran Zai nodded and said with a smile.

"Indeed, maybe it's because you are the eldest daughter of a wealthy family, with good looks and a good personality, that's why he refused at first."

Chen Min hummed and said frankly that this was her first time in love.

Because Chen Min has been taught very strictly since she was a child, her parents are very strict with her and will not let her have fun as she pleases.

In the end, the two got together and dated for more than a year. Although there were some quarrels during the period, they were only minor quarrels and no major disputes occurred. But just a few months ago, Hernan changed.

Ran Zai said.

"Please tell me in detail what changes have occurred."

Didi didi.

At this time Ran Zai's phone rang, it was Mo Xiaolan.

"You really guessed it right. There is indeed something wrong with the people you suspected. They were already gone before our people got there."

Ran Zai laughed and said.

"Call their relatives here and ask them carefully about the recent changes."

After Ran Zai ended the call, Chen Min continued.

"How should I put it? He became a little less active. He was absent-minded on several of our dates. At first I thought maybe he had changed his mind, but then I found out that he."

Chen Min seemed a little embarrassed to speak, Ran Zai said helplessly.

"We will keep it a secret, miss. You can say anything."

Chen Min said with a hum.

"Every time we go to a hotel, it used to be fine. But three months ago when we went, he said he was a little tired and didn't want to. I tried it, but he didn't have any reaction."

Chen Min blushed and Ran Zai said.

"What happened after that? Did you go with him again?"

Chen Min hummed, but then said.

"He excused me with some things, and then he broke up with me."

Ran Zai asked other questions, and Chen Min let go after drinking some wine and started talking.

"That's it. Thank you for your cooperation, Miss Chen Min."

Chen Min stood up and asked excitedly.

"My lord, what crime did Hernan commit?"

Although Ran Zai is only inferring now that the real Hernan is dead, and the fake Hernan's replacement is less like a clone and more like a robot.

"Although it may make you sad, miss, the real Hernan may have encountered something unexpected."

Chen Min covered her mouth in shock, tears streaming down her face, Ran Zai comforted her.

"The Hernan you know now may be false. So, Miss, there is no need to doubt the Hernan you know loves you. He does love you very much."

After Ran Zai finished speaking, he turned around. Chen Min started crying. Ran Zai walked out of the room with an angry expression. A bunch of council officers outside felt a little weird.

"You mean, Hernan was replaced by something, and so were the three women opposite Yu Fangfang's shop, including the noodle seller you saw on the ground floor, and the child on the upper floor?"

Ran Zai nodded. Sure enough, they soon received the news. The confession of the parents of the child Ran Zai had met in District 1 came over.

This child used to be very naughty, but after eating that day, he began to become well-behaved when he returned home, and he also loved to study. He seemed to be a different person in school, and his academic performance improved quickly.

"It's time to get busy. This is a big problem."

After one director finished speaking, another one said.

"Send a report directly to the General Affairs Department, and you can quickly write one according to your idea."

Ran Zai hummed, and Chen Min's cry came from the room.

Ran Zai walked to the door of the store and looked at the shadow behind him, his eyes serious. There was something unknown that had replaced the original humans in the city, pretending to live, study and work like humans.

Ran Zai didn't dare to think about such a thing. He didn't know how many such humans were hidden in the city. Ran Zai suspected that this was the fault of the AI ​​gate in the city.

But there is no evidence for the time being, so Ran Zai plans to go back to Section 13 and let Leng Rui check some of the past records of these people, as well as some recent data of the city's AIs.