Chapter 2558: 2559: The Person Behind

Chapter 2558: Chapter 2559: The Person Behind

Seeing Wu Chunhe hesitate, Lin Yi slightly frowned.

Even after revealing my identity, he’s still stammering and unsure. There must be something shady about this matter.

“We’re not outsiders. Just speak frankly; there’s no need to feel burdened.”

“We do know about this Zhou Chengtao. In the Yanjing area, he’s quite well-known. But he’s backed by someone, and reportedly, they’re pretty formidable. So…”

“I get what you mean,” Lin Yi replied:

“Don’t worry. Go ahead and act boldly.”

“Alright, with your words, I’m relieved.”

Lin Yi nodded, “That’s all for today. As for our identities, don’t let them slip. You’re part of this circle; you should understand the confidentiality rules.”

“Rest assured, I won’t make any mistakes that breach the principles.”

“Good. Then we’ll leave it to you to handle the follow-up.”

“No need for such formality. Honestly, I’m just grateful you’re not holding us accountable.”

Lin Yi chuckled. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, he left with Lin Jingzhan.

“If people found out that the biggest gangster boss in the world got arrested by the cops, don’t you think they’d laugh themselves to death?”

“Well, we’re in China, aren’t we? Don’t want to cause trouble for Elder Lu,” Lin Jingzhan replied, exasperated:

“Actually, this whole situation is kind of amusing. Ever since I left Yanjing years ago, I don’t think I’ve stepped into a police station again.”

“If you tell Elder Lu about this, he probably wouldn’t even bother with you. He might even guard against you rigorously, just to see if you can escape on your own.”

“If I use force, I could leave in five minutes. But if I’m polite, it might take two or three days.”

“Alright, let’s stop discussing this in the middle of the night. My mom’s still waiting for you.”

“Let’s go.”

After dropping Lin Jingzhan off at the hotel, Lin Yi returned to the postpartum care center.

Liang Ruoxu was still fast asleep.

Although there was a nighttime feeding scheduled, the milk had already been prepared earlier during the day. The night nurse would handle it so that her sleep wouldn’t be disturbed.

The next morning, when Liang Ruoxu woke up, it was already past nine.

Out of instinct, the first thing she did upon opening her eyes was check on the baby next to her. Seeing that the baby was still asleep, she quietly got out of bed and walked over to Lin Yi.

“What are your plans for the next few days?” Liang Ruoxu asked:

“Is there anything left to do with the Central Guards Brigade?”

“Not at the moment. Even if something comes up, I won’t be going. Let them fend for themselves.”

“How’s the situation on President Ji’s side? Is it almost resolved?”

Lin Yi nodded, “Feels like it’ll wrap up in about a week.”

“You should start preparing to head back. There’s nothing particularly demanding here for you to handle anymore, so no need to stay on longer.”

Lin Yi didn’t reply but gently took Liang Ruoxu’s hand.

“There’s still a gathering with the Central Guards Brigade. We can have a meal together before heading back to Zhong Hai—it’s plenty of time.”

Liang Ruoxu nodded, stretched lazily, and adjusted her hair:

“You can arrange that however you want. Anyway, there’s nothing left in Yanjing that needs your attention.”

“OK.”

“By the way, did the people who wanted Aunt Zhang replaced come back for trouble afterward?”

“They did. Both cars I drove over were smashed by them. It’s all dealt with now, though. Don’t worry about it,” Lin Yi said:

“I figure they’ll send people today to apologize. You don’t need to bother, let them come find me directly.”

“Got it.”

Lin Yi spent the rest of the day with Liang Ruoxu at the postpartum care center before heading off to the Central Guards Brigade to pass time.

Around 3 p.m., Lin Yi called up Qiu Yuluo, Ning Che, and the rest of the team to go out for a gathering.

The dining spot was a small tavern, where they ordered dishes that paired well with drinks—after all, the meal wasn’t the primary focus today.

“Lin Bro, congratulations on becoming a father! Here’s the lucky red envelope we prepared for you.”

Zhang Chaoyue took the lead and presented his envelope, followed by the others doing the same.

Lin Yi didn’t act modestly, accepting the envelopes and casually opening them.

“What the hell? I’m not asking for 88,000, but what’s this 9.9 supposed to mean?”

“It’s just that you’re not short on money. We thought about it and felt no amount would be appropriate, so we just gave you 9.9 as a gesture,” Zhang Chaoyue explained:

“Go check Pinduoduo. For 9.9, you can buy the latest Apple phone and get it shipped to your door for free.”

“I swear I’m tempted to beat you up.”

Everyone burst into laughter. Lin Yi didn’t find the amount petty; he kept the money in his pocket.

The female members of the team were more thoughtful. Aside from red envelopes, they also brought luxurious gifts, all worth tens of thousands.

Compared to them, Ning Che and Qiu Yuluo’s gifts were even more meaningful, and Lin Yi gratefully accepted each one with a smile.

The gifting session ended quickly, and the drinking officially began.

Although everyone had been informed to remain prepared for a deployment to the island at any moment, no one brought up the topic during the meal.

At this moment, no one wanted Lin Yi to be distracted.

Everyone understood that he wasn’t someone to stand idly by, just like with the Japan situation this time.

After a few rounds of drinks and some food, by around 8 p.m., the gathering was close to concluding.

Still, as per the Central Guards Brigade’s tradition, one round was never enough—plans were made for a second round at a bar.

Ring-ring-ring—

Just as the group was stepping outside the bar, Lin Yi’s phone rang. It was a video call from Liang Ruoxu.

In the video, Liang Ruoxu was holding a peach, her hair messy, eating delightfully.

“What’s up?”

“Someone came by looking for you earlier. They were pretty arrogant; I think it might’ve been those troublemakers.”

“And then? What did they say?”

“They didn’t say much—just that they’re looking for you.”

Still munching on her snack, Liang Ruoxu said indistinctly:

“I gave them the address of your dining spot. They should be on their way to find you now.”

“Alright, noted.”

After finishing the conversation, Lin Yi hung up the call, and the team members gathered around.

“Lin Bro, what’s up?”

“Some insensible folks are planning to mess with me.”

“Even better. Tonight’s the perfect little knife-to-butt moment to show off some skills,” Zhang Chaoyue said:

“I’ve had a few drinks and could use some sparring to sober up.”

“Who has time to wait for them?” Lin Yi said:

“Tell the boss to leave a message. If they do show up, send them to T3—it’s not worth wasting our time on them here.”

“Alright, I’ll go leave the message now.”

A few minutes later, Zhang Chaoyue returned, and the group split into three taxis heading to T3 Bar.

As Yanjing Bar’s crème de la crème, T3 consistently attracted large crowds, with luxury cars lining the streets.

After arriving, Lin Yi expertly reserved a table and ordered drinks.

Immersed in the bar’s lively atmosphere, the team let loose and freely vented their emotions.

About an hour later, a convoy of ten cars arrived at the entrance. Leading them was a Mercedes S-Class, standing out modestly among the sea of luxury vehicles.

Soon, the doors opened, and Zhou Chengtao stepped out first, gesturing invitingly.

“Young Master Qi, take your time.”

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