Chapter 4060 - 4048: Following the Trail

Chapter 4060: Chapter 4048: Following the Trail

"It’s unlucky for you guys to have run into me yesterday; if you hadn’t, things might not have gone wrong today. So, you’d better tell me everything you know."

"We’re just passersby, we don’t know anything."

"It’s really annoying to meet people like you." Lin Yi said impatiently:

"You’re making my fists itch."

The two shivered in fear, a knife pressed against his neck. He could already feel a small cut on his neck.

If a little force is applied, his artery might get severed.

"Bro, calm down," the Bald man said trembling.

"Don’t worry, it’s nothing, just touching your artery, at most, it’s just death. No need to fear."

What do you mean at most just death?

Is that even a human thing to say?

"If I die, don’t think you’ll have a good time either. You better think this through!"

"It’s not as serious as you say; it’s not like I haven’t killed anyone before."

The moment those words were said, the two shivered.

Lin Yi’s calm tone and the coldness emanating from him made them believe Lin Yi was serious.

Ring ring ring—

At this moment, Lin Yi’s phone rang. It was Sun Peng calling.

Letting go of the long-haired man, Lin Yi prepared to answer the phone, but at that moment, the long-haired man launched a counterattack, swinging his fist towards Lin Yi.

Lin Yi reacted quickly, grabbed the man’s wrist, twisted it sharply, and instantly broke it.

Ah—

A scream echoed inside the car.

The long-haired man’s face turned pale, nearly fainting.

"I haven’t laid a hand on you, which is the biggest mercy. How do you still have the nerve to attack me? I really don’t know what you were thinking."

The Bald man in the driver’s seat was scared nearly to the point of urination.

He knew the man in front of him was no simple individual, yet he never imagined he’d be so ruthless, to actually break a person’s hand right off the bat.

Is this something a normal person could do?

The long-haired man lost his ability to fight back, and Lin Yi ignored him further.

He casually picked up Sun Peng’s call, simultaneously turning on the speakerphone.

"Sun Bro."

"By the flower bed at the hotel entrance, there’s a Nissan car. I’m in that vehicle; you’ll see me when you come over."

"Okay, I’m coming to find you now."

Soon, Lin Yi saw Sun Peng walking over, accompanied by a young man, both in plain clothes, likely his colleague.

The two came to the car and, through the window, saw the situation inside.

The long-haired man’s tragic state and the Bald man being threatened by Lin Yi were scenes surpassing their expectations.

Sun Peng opened the car door and got in with his colleague.

"Journalist, what’s going on here?"

"Let me tell you about the case first..."

Eventually, Lin Yi explained his analysis to Sun Peng, who then understood the specifics.

"Now take them back for a thorough interrogation; you should be able to extract a lot from them. If they don’t cooperate, call me, and I’ll come to interrogate them."

This time, Sun Peng finally realized the extraordinary side of Lin Yi.

This man was tougher than imagined and in no way seemed like a regular journalist.

No wonder the leaders ordered full cooperation; there’s likely something unknown involved.

"Alright, I’ll take them away now. Is there anything else you need me to do?"

"Not for the moment; I can handle the rest."

"Okay."

Sun Peng didn’t utter any more nonsense and quietly took the two away with his colleague.

With the trouble resolved, Lin Yi straightened his clothes and returned to the hotel.

"Director, you’re back."

Lin Yi nodded, looking at Yue Sijing.

"How’s the task I assigned you proceeding?"

"It’s been handled; the meeting place is her home."

Yue Sijing glanced at the watch, "There’s an hour left."

"Let’s tidy up and head over; this time we’ll do the covert filming without fanfare."

"Director, what’s our main task? So that I can organize the questions," Feng Xinrui asked.

"No need for now; we’ll decide based on the situation then."

"Understood."

After a quick tidying up, the four got in the car and drove to Chen Xiumei’s home.

Chen Xiumei’s home is in the outskirts of the county, a simple dirt house.

By the time they arrived, Chen Xiumei was repeatedly preparing chicken feet, ready for sale later that evening.

Seeing Lin Yi’s people arriving, Chen Xiumei’s face beamed with joy, hastily putting down her work and welcoming them inside.

Chen Xiumei’s home could be described as stark empty walls.

There’s not a decent piece of furniture inside, but it’s very cleanly swept.

Excitedly, Chen Xiumei used sign language to apologize to the four.

Because there wasn’t anything decent to host them.

Lin Yi used sign language to respond, signaling her not to worry.

"What should I say when the person arrives?" Chen Xiumei asked using sign language.

"You don’t need to say anything; I’ll help you then."

"Brother, thank you."

"Don’t mention it; it’s my duty."

The two engaged in simple communication, understanding some detailed issues, after which Lin Yi arranged the subsequent matters.

"Si Jing, Xin Rui, prepare the questions now, focusing on uncovering their relationship with Hou Zhitao and the gang’s crime process."

"Got it."

"You two go organize the questions in the car; here, Zhitao and I will handle it."

"Understood."

After preparations, Lin Yi sent the two women back to the car, while he and Hou Zhitao stayed here.

About half an hour later, a white SUV drove up.

The vehicle stopped at Chen Xiumei’s door, and two people got out.

One dressed very ordinarily, without revealing their occupation; the other wore glasses, a suit, and held a briefcase.

He should be the lawyer Chen Xiumei mentioned, Zhou Renming.

After getting out of the car, they also inspected Lin Yi and Hou Zhitao but only glanced at them, without much suspicion.

The two arrived in front of the trio, and the person Zhou Renming brought started communicating with Chen Xiumei using sign language.

"Who are these two people?"

Chen Xiumei responded as per Lin Yi’s instructions.

"They’re good people from society, willing to help me with the lawyer’s fees."

Once aware of their identities, Zhou Renming looked at Lin Yi and extended his hand.

"Hello, I’m Zhou Renming, a lawyer from Haitong Law Firm. I can assist you in handling this case."

"I want to know, is it true that paying fifty thousand dollars in lawyer fees is enough to get Chen Xiudong released?" Lin Yi asked.