Monday, October 13.

It's autumn, and it's foggy in the morning.

In a neighborhood near the University of California, Los Angeles, the villa where Virginia and Linda rented was heard early on with the sound of human activity.

It was just past six o'clock, and Virginia, who had been woken up, walked out of the bedroom in her pajamas with red eyes, just in time to see Linda coming out of the kitchen with a cup of hot coffee and walking towards the living room.

The living room was littered with papers and charts on the couch and low table, and Linda cautiously stepped into it to make room for a coffee cup before sitting down on her ass.

The materials were all prepared by Linda to run for the board of directors of the school's undergraduate association.

Today Linda is attending a candidate presentation.

"Linda, wake up so early?"

Virginia came to the living room, stretched out without hesitation, showed off her curvaceous figure, and then greeted while doing a relaxation exercise.

Linda didn't raise her eyes, took a sip of coffee, put the cup on the low table, and replied casually: "I always feel that there is something that has not been written in the speech, so I can rest assured, so I got up." ”

Virginia said as she bent forward, "You're so nervous, we prepared together yesterday to a point, and we have already thought of everything we should have thought of." ”

"I think you'd better come and do some exercise with me, and then take a good shower, eat something, and put on some light makeup, so that your chances of success can be added a little bit. ”

Hearing this, Linda raised her head and said unhappily: "Makeup, do you use beauty to please the public?"

Virginia managed to bend her fingertips to her toes in an upright bent position, then straightened up, shook her head slightly at Linda, and argued, "Linda, you know I didn't mean that!"

"Of course, a good image does help to gain support from the public, that's undeniable, isn't it?

Linda opened her mouth, and was about to speak when a voice came from the stairs.

"Virginia, you're right! I support you! Linda, don't feel awkward, this world is a man's world, and as women, any means that can increase the success rate are allowed when we fight for our part of the power. ”

The person who spoke was a woman in a pink sundress, tall, fair-skinned and beautiful, with long pale blonde hair, large and bright brown eyes, and slender eyelashes.

Her name is Elizabeth Chambers, she is also a student at UCLA, and she is twenty-one years old, older than both Virginia and Linda. Elizabeth moved into this villa this summer and became roommates of the two, and she is Linda's direct senior sister.

Elizabeth made a small jump down the stairs, her nightgown floated up, and the scenery under her skirt flashed. However, this room is full of women, so it doesn't matter if it's all gone or not. She walked up to Linda, crossed her arms across her chest, looked at Linda condescendingly, and said, "Linda, obedient, I believe you have already remembered that the melon is ripe, and it will only be a waste of time to read it any further." Now, go to the bathroom, wash and go back to the room, and I'll help you put on your makeup. ”

Seeing that Linda didn't move, Elizabeth raised her eyebrows and said, "Or do you want me to go into the bathroom to help you?"

Linda blushed, took a sip, and said, "Elizabeth, you female rascal!"

As she spoke, she put away the manuscript on the sofa and the low table, apparently ready to follow their advice.

Elizabeth smiled, then patted Linda on the shoulder and said, "Okay, I'll come to these things, you hurry up." ”

Linda was not polite to Elizabeth, and after smiling at her, she walked up to Virginia and started exercising with her.

Half an hour later, Linda sat in front of the dresser after washing, and Elizabeth took her foundation and put on makeup while counting out her natural beauty, but she didn't know how to take care of herself.

Linda really doesn't know much about makeup, and she doesn't usually use cosmetics. She has a good science grade, and she knows which ingredients makeup is made of, and knows that although these things can make her appearance look better, they are not as friendly to the skin as she imagined.

However, today's situation is special, and Linda will let Elizabeth "work" in her face.

Although she felt a little disgusted in her heart, as a girl who was more rational than emotional, Linda still endured the unhappiness.

Another half hour later, Linda and Elizabeth walked out of the bedroom. Virginia had just finished breakfast. Looking at Linda, who had not changed much, but felt completely different, Virginia couldn't help but say, "Wow! I can already imagine the faces of those boys when Linda appeared in the venue!"

Elizabeth said quite smugly: "Look, I said that makeup is an art, but unfortunately you just don't believe it!"

Linda nudged Elizabeth on the waist and said, "Okay, I know you're good...... Hurry up and have breakfast, we have to go to school. ”

Elizabeth sat down at the table, picked up the cup with the milk, and said, "Come, sisters, let's make a glass of milk, and wish Linda success in trampling the man under her feet!"

Linda and Virginia looked at each other and picked up their glasses.

"Cheers!"

Elizabeth, the big sister, is good in all aspects, but she is obsessed with women's rights.

……

The three of them ate breakfast quickly, and by the time they went out, the fog had begun to dissipate, and the visibility on the road was much better.

"Good morning, Juana!"

Elizabeth, who was at the front, said hello to Juana, who was already driving on the side of the road. Juana smiled.

"Good morning, Miss Elizabeth, and Miss Linda!"

When she saw Linda, Juana took a second look, and after the two girls got into the car, she smiled and said, "Miss Linda, you are really ...... today Dazzling. ”

Linda glanced at Elizabeth, who was snickering, before she said, "Thank you for the compliment, Juana!"

Virginia was the last to go out because she answered a phone call on the fly. As soon as she got into the passenger seat, Juana started the car.

The car was moving a little slower than usual in the direction of the school.

Linda and Elizabeth in the back seat played around for a while, and suddenly asked Virginia in front of her curiously, "Whose phone was it just now?"

Before Virginia could speak, Elizabeth preemptively said, "Let me guess, yes...... That stupid editor, right?"

Virginia glared at Elizabeth and said, "You guessed right, but people aren't stupid!"

Elizabeth laughed, "I'm not stupid, I don't believe it, Virginia, you know, during the summer when he came to discuss the manuscript with you, there were a lot of jokes, such as hitting your toes and banging your head on the door, almost every day." ”

Virginia frowned and said, "That doesn't mean that people are stupid...... At most, it's a little clumsy. ”

Speaking of which, Virginia seemed to recall the embarrassment of editor Isaac, and she couldn't help but laugh herself.

……

On the other side, after Evan and Audrey kissed each other on the cheek at the entrance of the Arts and Crafts High School, Evan watched Audrey walk into the campus. Evan then drove to Pasadena.

As soon as he arrived at the school, Evan was blocked by Leiden at the entrance to a school building.

"Hi Lai......"

Evan was only halfway through the greeting, and Leiden said with a serious face: "Evan, there is something I need you to do!"

"You don't have to go to class, I've already asked for leave for you, by the way, this is homework. ”

Evan took a page from Leyton with a dark face, and asked as he put it in his backpack, "What's the matter, so urgent? ”

Layton motioned for Evan to say as he walked.

A few minutes later, when the two arrived at the lab, Leyton had already told Evan the whole story.

The reason why Leiden was in such a hurry was because the person who came was the military, to be precise, the Department of Defense, which was established not long ago, and was accompanied by people from the FBI.

These people approached Evan and the others for transistors. They have assessed the importance of transistors, believing that they are extremely valuable, especially for military use, and that if the technology is leaked, it could have a negative impact on the security of the country, so they want to review the safety and confidentiality capabilities of the laboratory.

It is said that it is hope, but there is no room for the laboratory to refuse.

In addition, the owner of the laboratory needs to be vetted by the relevant authorities to prevent the infiltration of spies. After the review is passed, all will also need to undergo special training.

As the core personnel of the laboratory, Evan must be present.

After explaining, Layton said, "Evan, these people don't have a very good attitude, but I suggest it's better to agree to their demands and not get into a conflict with them." ”

"I guess there will be a background check later, and a lot of questions will be asked......"

"Alright, Layton, I know that. ”

Evan frowned and interrupted Layton.

The two took the elevator to the floor where the lab was located. As soon as he got out of the elevator, Evan saw two men in suits standing at the door of the laboratory's office.

Layton walked ahead and identified himself and Evan before being allowed in.

Pushing open the office door, the two walked in one after the other.

There were a lot of people in the office at this time, except for a few third-year undergraduates who were not present for class, and the members of the other laboratories were all present. In addition, Professor Watson, the director of the laboratory, is also there.

There are four other strong, sharp-tempered, angular men Evan doesn't know, and they should be from the Department of Defense and the FBI.

Seeing Evan, Professor Watson immediately stood up from his chair. Then four strange men also stood up.

They came suddenly, which can be regarded as losing the face of the professor and others, but it is not good to behave too rudely.

"Evan, you're here. Let me introduce you. "This is Adams, this is Perrault, they work for the Department of Defense, this is Raquel, this is Sherman, they work for the FBI." ”

During Professor Watson's introduction, the four of them took out their documents in turn and showed them to Evan.

"This is Evan Warren, the core person at the Warren Leiden Labs, the inventor of the transistor. His head is the wealth of all America......" Professor Watson had a solemn expression when introducing Evan, "and his father is Earl Warren. ”

"So ......"

The faces of the four of them froze in unison, and after a moment, Adams, as the leader, took the initiative to extend his hand to Evan and greeted at the same time: "Hello, Mr. Warren. Sorry for the trouble. ”

"However, please understand what we do. ”

Evan shook Adams' hand very face-saving and said, "Yes, of course I understand, my father also works for the Federation. ”

After letting go, Adams continued: "The importance of transistors has been recognized by the Federation, so for the security of the Federation and the prevention of leaks, we need your cooperation and a thorough security review. ”

"This is the purpose of our trip, and we have already announced it to all of you, Mr. Warren, you ......."

Evan nodded, "As a federal citizen, I will naturally cooperate. ”

"That's good......" Adams breathed a sigh of relief, and after glancing back at his companion, he said, "In that case, we might as well start here." ”

"My colleagues are already checking your lab......" Adams added with a frown on his frown, "Of course, they'll be careful and won't break anything of you, I promise." ”

Evan nodded, "That's good!"

Adams followed, "As for our side, how about starting a conversation one by one?"

"I have no opinion, but before that, I have a question. ”

Adams said, "Excuse me?"

Evan asked, "Is the transistor technology classified for classified information?"

Adams hesitated for a moment, then replied, "I don't know. ”

Evan turned to look at Professor Watson and asked, "Director, have you received any news about this?"

Professor Watson shook his head.

Evan looked at the four of Adams suspiciously, and said, "Since we are not on the list, why are we being reviewed?"

Adams said, "This is an order! We have official paperwork." ”

Professor Watson followed up and asked, "Whose order?"

Adams said, "No comment!"

"Alright, without further ado, let's get started. We prepared a separate room and asked the people who were called to come in one by one. ”

With that, Adams ignored the professor's and Evan's questioning, left the two of them, and went to another room.

After Adams left, Evan asked, "Professor, have they been identified?"

Watson nodded, "I asked the dean, and the answer was yes!"

"Why didn't the dean know about this? Why didn't they inform us in advance? What do they want to review?"

Evan's questions were quickly answered.

He was the first to go and talk to Adams.

"Evan, do you know Frank Oppenheimer?"

"Do you know he's a Communist?"

"Are you involved in any of these activities?"

Oh, I see, McCarthy hasn't made a banner yet, and the undercurrent has already existed!