Chapter 3639 - 3631: Mammon’s Second Move
Chapter 3639: Chapter 3631: Mammon’s Second Move
About forty minutes later, Lin Yi drove back to the Central Guards Brigade.
On the way back.
Lin Yi dialed Shen Shuyi’s number once more.
Instructing her to sever all ties with the Zhang family and clear the relationship as much as possible.
To avoid any impact on her reputation and standing.
When he returned to the Central Guards Brigade.
He found the place as usual, just like any ordinary day.
Everyone was busy with their own tasks, and nothing seemed abnormal, but in reality, there was an undercurrent.
After getting out of the car, Lin Yi immediately went to Liu Hong’s office.
At that time, Tao Cheng and Ning Che were also in the office.
"How is everything arranged?"
Entering the room, Lin Yi got straight to the point.
"The Zhang family is already surrounded; we can take action anytime," Liu Hong said.
"What are we waiting for now?"
"We’re investigating Zhang Jinquan’s whereabouts," Liu Hong replied:
"I inquired a bit; he was feeling unwell, so he took some time off. According to reports, he’s currently traveling around Lijiang."
"This place is a bit special," Lin Yi commented:
"It’s close to the border, and with his skills, it’s easy for him to slip away."
"That’s a good point. It wasn’t noticeable before, but now it seems suspicious," Liu Hong agreed:
"The timing of his leave coincided precisely with our internal cleansing. It just ended, and he went on leave for a vacation."
"Combining this with the current matters, it’s indeed suspicious."
"So I plan to find him first, and after controlling Zhang Jinquan, we’ll move on to capturing the Zhang family."
"That’s also a plan. Do you need us to take a trip?"
"Such a small matter doesn’t require you. Just wait for news at home."
"Have you checked the woman’s identity yet? Which faction is she from?"
"It’s under investigation, but I suspect it should be either Mammon, Anglo, or the Kaijie Group."
"They all have strong research capabilities, but if they want to quickly produce results, stealing existing research data is indeed the most effective method."
"Looking at it this way, the one who acted might be Mammon since they acquired the E-class serum," Tao Cheng said.
The others nodded in agreement.
They concurred with this reasoning.
"Why don’t I let the team handle the interrogation? They’ve learned from me and are very skilled in this area," Lin Yi suggested.
"That’s fine. You go arrange it."
Lin Yi took out his phone and sent out a message for a gathering in the group chat.
Upon receiving the message, the team members headed towards the Central Guards Brigade from various directions.
After gathering in Liu Hong’s office, Lin Yi explained the situation briefly.
Then he went to interrogate the woman.
"Now it can be confirmed that Zhang Huai Ping is involved, so the mastermind behind this may also be him," Tao Cheng said.
"I feel it’s very likely him."
Lin Yi recalled memories of Zhang Jinquan in his mind.
"I have a slight impression of this person; he doesn’t seem to be an ostentatious person, even a bit dull. His vibe is completely opposite to Zhang Huai Ping, so I think Zhang Jinquan is just a pawn."
"These don’t matter much; the priority is to capture him first," Liu Hong said leisurely, lighting a cigarette:
"Besides, we can’t hastily conclude that Zhang Jinquan is just a pawn. It’s hard to guess people’s intentions."
Lin Yi nodded, sitting on the sofa without saying a word.
This is a serious matter, but it’s under control, so they have to handle it discreetly.
Ring ring ring—
At this moment, Lin Yi’s phone rang.
It was Xiao Bing calling.
"Lin Bro, the woman committed suicide."
"How did this happen? Haven’t you been at the Central Guards Brigade long enough to know to be cautious of such things?"
"This matter isn’t related to them."
Qiu Yuluo’s voice came through.
"She must have been prepared for this when we captured her. When she realized this was no misunderstanding, and the Central Guards Brigade wouldn’t let her go, she took poison and killed herself."
"However, this behavior indicates she’s indeed from Mammon. Other organizations are unlikely to go to such extremes."
Lin Yi nodded.
He agreed with this view as well.
This conclusion is close to the truth.
He hung up the phone and shared the news with the three others.
"The time is limited for us. If Zhang Huai Ping tries to contact her and finds he’s unable to, he may suspect something. At that point, capturing Zhang Jinquan might not be feasible."
Liu Hong glanced at his watch.
"I’ll send the second team over. They’ll land in about three hours, and within ten hours, capturing him should be achievable."
Lin Yi nodded.
As long as Zhang Huai Ping doesn’t try to contact this woman within ten hours, there won’t be a big problem.
Soon, Qiu Yuluo returned with the others.
"Now, the Zhang family is under our control. We can capture them at any time. I think we should focus on Mammon. Pulling this kind of stunt twice means they don’t regard the Central Guards Brigade at all."
Qiu Yuluo’s thought was shared by others as well.
Ignoring the serum incident might have been excusable.
But this time, it’s clearly against the Central Guards Brigade.
There should be a way to counter this.
"Finding Mammon’s people isn’t easy, unless we use a long-term strategy to lure them out."
Everyone’s eyes turned to Lin Yi.
"Are you suggesting we use Zhang Jinquan as bait?"
"It’s the only method I can think of now," Lin Yi said:
"Even if he’s exposed, he still has some value. There’s a chance Mammon will take him."
"So there is an element of gambling here, but it’s the only feasible way. Otherwise, it’s very difficult to find their trace," Liu Hong agreed.
"We may have to give it a try."
Lin Yi looked at Ning Che.
"Tell the third team that once they arrive, not to arrest Zhang Huai Ping yet. Just keep an eye on him."
"Understood."
Putting out his cigarette butt, Liu Hong lit another one.
"Inform the people below to prepare, and once Zhang Jinquan’s whereabouts are discovered, capture the Zhang family."
"Understood!"
"Boss Liu, I think the internal sweep should continue. Even slightly unusual activities must be thoroughly investigated. Zhang Jinquan is a prime example."
"That was my oversight, but your four teams mustn’t ignore this issue either. Check your people carefully, or even you might be implicated."
"Noted."
After the meeting.
The Central Guards Brigade members went back to their respective tasks.
After leaving Liu Hong’s office, Lin Yi called the first team to his office.
"Get ready; we might have to go out and catch someone."