Chapter 3019: Chapter 3019: The Fish Has Taken the Bait
"Buyer?"
"You know, the ore produced here has a high titanium content, more suitable for making special equipment, but the ore hasnāt been sold to any official personnel."
After a pause, Lin Yi continued:
"Typically, companies wonāt use such things in production. Even if they need High Titanium Alloy, it can be artificially added, and the cost will be greatly reduced. Thereās no need to buy Zhu Jinlongās iron ore."
Upon hearing Lin Yiās words, Yu Siying suddenly realized.
"I remember Zhu Jinlong mentioned that his products are always in demand and not sold publicly, suggesting thereās no shortage of buyers. Whoever is connecting with him is indeed suspicious."
"Exactly, thatās what intrigued me," Lin Yi said:
"Weāre here to buy ore because we have special needs and money isnāt an issue, so the secret buyer might have the same requirements as us."
"This is indeed a lead worth investigating," Yu Siying said:
"Iāll find time to meet Zhu Jinlong and pry open his lips; I should be able to gather a lot."
Lin Yi nodded, deciding to leave the task to Yu Siying.
"Boss, those people in the car next to us seem to be watching us,"
Yu Siying said quietly while eating.
"I noticed just now," Lin Yi replied nonchalantly:
"Itās likely someone from Zhu Jinlongās side, donāt mind them. Wait for them to act, and weāll respond accordingly."
"Understood."
After dinner, the two returned to the hotel, planning to rest for the night and continue investigating tomorrow.
Ring ring ringā
Just as they returned to the hotel, Lin Yiās phone rang with an unfamiliar number.
"Hello..."
"Iām Zhu Jinhua, Zhu Jinlong is my big brother."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi stopped and said:
"What do you want with me?"
"I want to meet and talk," Zhu Jinhua said:
"You should be in room 407 at the Fuli Hotel, right?"
"Correct."
"Wait for me."
"The fish has bitten the hook; now we just wait for them to enter the net," Lin Yi said with a smile after hanging up.
"A call from the Zhu family?"
Lin Yi nodded, "Itās his brother Zhu Jinhua. Theyāve even found out where weāre staying; he must be capable."
"In this industry, none are clean, itās understandable."
"Letās head back, they should arrive shortly."
The two took the elevator back to Lin Yiās room together.
With nothing else to do, they called Zhang Chaoyue, Xiao Bing, and Luo Qi to team up for some gaming.
About ten minutes later, the game hadnāt finished when a strange electric sound came from the door.
Both instinctively looked toward the entrance.
Soon, the door opened, revealing Zhu Jinhua leading two men inside.
"Not even knocking, barging in so boldly, you seem to think too highly of yourself."
Once inside, Zhu Jinhua glanced at Yu Siying then casually sat on the sofa as if he were at home.
"Iāve gotten used to this over the years," Zhu Jinhua shrugged, saying:
"Besides, this doesnāt matter, it wonāt affect our conversation."
Lin Yi gave him a look and said calmly:
"Go ahead, what do you want to talk about."
Zhu Jinhua fumbled in his pocket and then pushed a bank card forward.
"Hereās 500,000. Consider it hush money, stop investigating the mines and leave here quickly."
"Investigate? Where is this coming from? I only hope you make necessary corrections," Lin Yi said:
"If I really intended to investigate, both of your familyās mines would be shut down, and you wouldnāt have the chance to sit here talking to me."
Zhu Jinhua was silent for a few seconds, scrutinizing the two, then pulled another bank card from his pocket and placed it on the coffee table.
"Two cards, totaling a million, to buy your silence and for you to leave immediately."
Lin Yi chuckled, shaking his finger, "Iāve already told you, itās not about the money, itās the principle."
"Youāre discussing principles with me?!"
Zhu Jinhua laughed derisively, "Things like this happen every minute, every second, across the country, and youāre talking principles now? Isnāt it laughable?"
"Youāre right about that, but the refusal to act on minor evils is unacceptable. Since Iāve stumbled upon it, I naturally have to intervene."
Lin Yi said:
"And now, Iāve given you a chance to make adjustments, youād better cherish it and not be ungrateful."
Zhu Jinhua squinted, his gaze turning sinister.
"So thereās no deal then?"
"Go back and make changes, then we can continue the discussion," Lin Yi said:
"As for your million yuan, take it back."
"Offering you a chance and not cherishing it, no need for me to stay calm anymore," Zhu Jinhua said:
"Neither of you will be able to leave."
As he spoke, his two subordinates pulled out guns from their coats, aiming at Lin Yi and Yu Siyingās heads.
"Rejecting kindness and opting for force, donāt blame me for being rude, follow me."
Zhu Jinhua expected them to comply obediently upon seeing the guns or even kneel and beg.
But to his surprise, the two remained calmly seated without any movement.
This baffled Zhu Jinhua, leaving him somewhat bewildered and even confused.
He couldnāt understand how anyone could remain calm under such circumstances.
"You both seem composed? Do you think there arenāt any bullets? Or do you think I wonāt fire?"
"The decision is yours, it doesnāt matter whether you fire," Lin Yi said:
"But understand this, once you fire, things change, itās impossible for me to speak kindly with you."
"After firing, you become disabled, with what will you threaten me?"
"Itās useless to talk, if you dare, try shooting."
Zhu Jinlongās face turned grim, somewhat caught in a dilemma.
He knew this woman before him was formidable, even with a dozen men below, they might not be her match.
But firing indeed required courage.
"Iāll give you three seconds, or face the consequences."
"Do as you please, I donāt care either way."
"Three!"
Zhu Jinhua began the countdown through gritted teeth.
"Two!"
He kept staring into Lin Yiās eyes, yet saw no movement or fearful expression.
"One!"
"If you wonāt appreciate the favor, donāt blame me for rudeness."
"Fire!"
On Zhu Jinhuaās command, his men immediately fired.
But they didnāt aim for lethal spots, instead targeting Lin Yiās leg!
However, such threats to Lin Yi felt like childās play as he dodged with a side roll.
While Zhu Jinhua stood dumbfounded, almost losing his jaw.
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