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**151章：** "The Web of Deceit"

Chen Yang's eyes remained fixed on Lin Xuan's retreating figure, his mind racing with thoughts of betrayal and injustice. How could someone he had considered a friend and colleague deceive him so brutally? The memories of their conversations, their laughter, and their shared moments of triumph flashed before his eyes, making his anger and sense of betrayal even more intense.

As he stood there, lost in thought, a gentle voice interrupted his reverie. "Dr. Chen, what's wrong?" Dr. Zhang, one of the few people he trusted, approached him with concern etched on her face.

Chen Yang took a deep breath and tried to compose himself. "It's nothing, Zhang," he said curtly. "Just a misunderstanding with Lin Xuan."

Dr. Zhang's expression turned skeptical. "What kind of misunderstanding?"

Chen Yang hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. But something about Dr. Zhang's gentle probing made him open up. "He's been working on a project behind my back, and now he's trying to steal my research," he said, his voice low and even.

Dr. Zhang's eyes widened in shock. "That's unbelievable! Why would he do such a thing?"

Chen Yang shrugged. "I don't know, but I'm starting to think it's all connected to his shady dealings. I've been investigating him, and I found some suspicious transactions. I think he's been taking bribes from pharmaceutical companies to push their products."

Dr. Zhang's face darkened with anger. "That's despicable. We can't let him get away with this."

Chen Yang nodded grimly. "I know. But I need your help to take him down. Can you help me hack into his computer and get proof of his wrongdoing?"

Dr. Zhang's eyes flashed with determination. "I'm on it. But be careful, Chen. This could get ugly."

As they began to make plans, Chen Yang's phone buzzed with an incoming call from an unknown number. He hesitated for a moment before answering it, a sense of foreboding growing in the pit of his stomach.

"Hello?" he said warily.

"Dr. Chen, this is someone who knows the truth about Lin Xuan," a low, gravelly voice replied. "Meet me at the old clock tower at midnight. Come alone."

The line went dead, leaving Chen Yang with more questions than answers. Who was this mysterious caller, and what did they know about Lin Xuan's deceit? And what would happen when he met them at the clock tower?

With a sense of trepidation, Chen Yang glanced at his watch. He had just over an hour to decide whether to take the risk and uncover the truth.