Chapter 494 - Chapter 494: Chapter 307: Start with an Appetizer, Take Down AW (2/2)
Li Tong, being a detective, had made reading notes devoid of any literary flair, simply transcribing the descriptions from the books faithfully.
Mr. Lin had started from the investigation target, carried through, and eventually fled after clearing the scene.
His actions were neat and decisive, his anti-surveillance awareness was very strong, he hadn’t left any traces behind; it could be called perfect.
This set of reading notes had excerpted ten operations, all highly representative.
Zhao Haiping finished reading the first operation case of Mr. Lin in the “Assassin Profession,” took another sip of his wolfberry health tea, furrowed his brows, and unknowingly sat up straight, simultaneously putting on his reading glasses.
He murmured, “If this case were to be placed in reality, unless Mr. Lin turned himself in, it would be unsolvable.”
At this moment, he became spirited.
He immediately delved into the second operation case, carefully examining Li Tong’s reading notes and trying to analyze from Mr. Lin’s perspective, predicting the direction of the case.
Time always slipped by unnoticed.
As he read, Zhao Haiping felt his eyes becoming dry. He removed his reading glasses, pulled open the first drawer on his right, dropped two drops of eye drops into his eyes, and immediately felt much relief.
He blinked and took the opportunity to check the time.
0:36.
“Hmm? Has it already been three hours?” Zhao Haiping was taken aback; he hadn’t been so engrossed in reading for a very long time.
And it was still reading notes.
He had just finished the “Killer Chapter.”
Zhao Haiping flipped through further, finding many more types of professions.
“Phew—”
He exhaled softly and sent a message on his phone: “Wife, I won’t be coming home tonight.”
Yes, as Li Tong had anticipated.
He planned to stay up all night, even overnight, to finish these reading notes.
On the other side.
Nine-thirty in Anling City.
The splendid lights didn’t dim or extinguish due to the cold; instead, they added a bit of warmth amidst the chilly air.
Anling Riverside, Riverside Cottage.
This was the usual gathering place for Lin Chuan, Little Landlady, Shen Qianqian, and Xia Qingqing.
A few lanterns emitted a light yellow glow, casting soft light inside the bamboo-styled cottage, which kept the chilling riverside wind out, only allowing a gentle breeze to slip in, bringing with it a fresh, moist scent.
This time, Little Landlady was the host.
She had invited her two good friends, Shen Qianqian and Xia Qingqing.
Lin Chuan was, of course, present.
In the cozy bamboo cabin, with the heating on, it wasn’t cold; the table was laden with dishes, permeating the air with delicious scents.
Lin Chuan picked up a piece of steak with onions, savoring the intertwining flavors of light black pepper and meat, prompting him to take a couple more bites of rice.
Little Landlady poured Lin Chuan a cup of buckwheat water.
Xia Qingqing and Shen Qianqian sat opposite Lin Chuan.
Seeing Lin Chuan as relaxed as ever, Xia Qingqing asked, “Writer Lin, you seem to be enjoying your meal. How’s the cooperation going on the other side?”
The other side she referred to was the International Police.
“No news yet,” Lin Chuan replied while sipping his buckwheat water.
“It’s been a long time.”
Xia Qingqing muttered.
Little Landlady also slightly nodded, “Indeed, it has been a very long time, seems like more than half a month since the last meeting with Croney.”
Lin Chuan smiled and said, “No rush, it should be soon.”
Saying this, he looked at Shen Qianqian.
Xia Qingqing turned her head to look at Shen Qianqian, “Qianqian, do you know the specific progress?”
“I don’t know!” Shen Qianqian spread her hands, her lips momentarily pursing.
Xia Qingqing and Little Landlady’s gaze returned to Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan, feeling about half-full, looked at Shen Qianqian’s face, “Didn’t you say that your book discussion with Sister Li had come to an end?”
“Yes.”
Shen Qianqian nodded, “But just because our book discussion has ended, I don’t know what Sister Li is actually thinking.”
Lin Chuan said, “It should be soon. The evidence you and Sister Li found should soon be in the hands of her immediate superior.”
Sister Li’s superior, Zhao Haiping.
That would be Zheng Ming’s old buddy.
Shen Qianqian pondered, “Should I talk to my mentor, firstly persuade Teacher Zheng Ming, and then have him convince them? Might that be simpler?”
Lin Chuan waved his hand, “No need for that; it’s a big issue and also requires some time for the decision-makers on that end to think.”
“And if the people over there, having finished Li Tong’s reading notes, still haven’t made up their minds, what then?”
Shen Qianqian knew Li Tong had made reading notes; she said with some concern.
Lin Chuan alone, facing both the Morgan and Baisheng groups, unless he could enlist the power of Anling Military Productions, it would be difficult to achieve his goals.
But that involved the army.
Such high-level forces weren’t something Lin Chuan could necessarily engage.
The military was widely involved; in such a delicate situation, the army typically wouldn’t move casually, especially not for the Morgan and Baisheng groups.
Therefore, the main focus should still be on the International Police and Han River police force.
As for other methods.
Shen Qianqian knew Lin Chuan had other riskier strategies, but she, Xinxin, and Qingqing, wouldn’t want to witness such scenarios unfold.
Why risk dancing on a tightrope when they could secure Morgan and Baisheng more steadily?
Lin Chuan looked around.
The expressions of Shen Qianqian, Xia Qingqing, and Little Landlady were all within his view.
Understanding their concerns, he smiled, “How are you enjoying your meal?”
“Uh.”
Shen Qianqian, caught off guard by Lin Chuan’s question, paused for a moment, “Almost full.”
Xia Qingqing also nodded, “I’m almost there too.”
“Tonight’s dinner isn’t just for fun,” said Lin Chuan with a chuckle.
“Huh?”
Shen Qianqian and Xia Qingqing were both startled.