533 Capture (2/2)

'The Ghost Agents?'

The word sudden surfaced in Li Jinyan's head.

He pretended to look around anxiously in front of the expressionless face. Then he glanced at the rifle in the hands of the soldiers at the door while speaking nervously.

”What happened? Who are you? Why did you capture me! I'm a legal foreign worker, I have a visa! You don't have the rights to…”

The woman ignored his acting and flipped open her notebook.

”Li Jinyan, Male, 27, UA citizen, employed by Kadar Mining…”

”That's right! I—”

The woman slapped the notebook shut and looked at him expressionlessly,

”I don't plan to interrogate you, you can stop with what you prepared.”

She picked up a miniature syringe on the table inside a tray and walked toward him.

Li Jinyan began feel nervous as he stared at the approaching figure and the liquid dripping from the needle. He had drug training, therefore in theory, the low-level interrogation method should be ineffective against an experienced agent like him.

In theory.

But the truth-telling liquid came from the 22nd century.

…

Li Jinyun confessed everything. Including the color of his underwear, where did he got his plastic surgery, the organization he serves, as well as the hirer that paid the commission.

Night began to fall.

Jiang Chen gazed at the confession script in his hand as his finger tapped the table rhythmically.

Leilian Private Investigator Company; there are many similar companies in UA. But they didn't register for an operating license, and their primary focus was not investigating in cheatings and scandals, but rather a mercenary organization that provided clients with commercial espionages.

That was not the key; the key was that BHP hired them. And just weeks ago, Jiang Chen and Luke signed a 5000 tons low price ore contract. In theory, they should have a partnership relationship, but with what just happened, their motive was worth scrutinizing.

He finally understood why Luke was so familiar with Future Mining's operations. BHP hired commercial espionage that had long been hidden in Xin.

Ayesha pushed open the door and placed a cup of steamy coffee in front of Jiang Chen, she then leaned down to kiss his forehead.

”Don't work too late.”

”Mhmm, you should go sleep now, I will be done in a bit.” Jiang Chen smiled.

Ayesha blinked as her eyes spoke.

When she left, she closed the door behind her.

Jiang Chen watched the white fog ascending, his finger still tapping on the tabletop while he fell into deep thought.

Li Jinyan's confession was enough evidence to pursue a criminal charge in commercial espionage. Future Mining had the confidence to sue BHP in any country and win the lawsuit. But even if they won, the fine would be nothing for BHP. Since they only stole information related to undisclosed production capacity and nothing related to their technology, the most they would have to pay is a million dollar penalty.

But if they really separate ways with BHP, it would mean that the 50 million tons contract would go down the drain. Although they could mine themselves, it was a waste to use deep water mining technology to extract iron, aluminum, and other low cost ores. Jiang Chen had big plans for the 50 million tons of ores, where would he find another ”generous” seller?

But if he didn't do anything, it was hard to guarantee they won't be more vicious in the future.

Unless…

Kill the chicken to scare the monkey! (1)

Jiang Chen's finger stopped on the tabletop. Instantly, the desire to kill appeared in Jiang Chen's eyes.

(1) Kill the chicken to scare the monkey: To kill a non-significant thing to scare the enemy.