“Lin Bro!”
Xiao Bing reacted quickly, grabbing hold of Lin Yi.
Ji Qingyan, who was inside looking after the child, heard the shout outside and imdiately ran out, not even bothering to put on shoes.
Seeing Lin Yi’s pale face, Ji Qingyan’s heart almost jumped into her throat.
She had never seen Lin Yi like this before.
“What happened?”
“I… I’m fine.”
Cold sweat trickled down Lin Yi’s forehead, his face unnaturally pale as he gasped for breath.
The video showed a chaotic room, more like a disorderly warehouse.
A dim light illuminated the chaotic surroundings inside.
A person hung from the beams, covered in blood, with deep, bone-revealing cuts visible on her abdon and thighs.
Her drooping hair obscured most of her face.
But Lin Yi still recognized her!
Ning Che!
Ning Che was hung up, motionless, as if dead.
Crimson blood dripped down her body, forming a trickling stream on the ground.
But such a scene was anything but beautiful.
As the cara shifted, other core mbers of the third group were also hung up, motionless, without any sensation.
The video was very short, less than a minute long, with no one speaking but laughter and humiliation directed at the Central Guards Brigade could be heard.
The impact on Lin Yi was like heavens collapsing, utterly dismantling his psychological defenses.
“What is going on?”
“This is a video from the external network,” Xiao Bing said:
“Three days ago, the brigade received news from the third group saying they were ambushed by the Ghost Squad, then completely lost contact. This video appeared this morning.”
“It was Gerard’s doing.”
Lin Yi gasped heavily, his eyes blood-red, emanating ferocity.
“I suspect it’s because of the statue, prompting them to retaliate in such an extre way,” Yu Siying said.
Lin Yi said nothing, nor did the others.
All were waiting for Lin Yi to make the next decision.
Just like that, ti ticked away, second by second.
Over ten minutes later, Lin Yi took out his phone and dialed Shen Tianzhuo.
“Stop all current work, organize a team to hack into the Five-pointed Building’s security system, I want to speak to Gerard.”
“Yes, whatever it takes.”
After hanging up with Shen Tianzhuo, Lin Yi looked at Xiao Bing, “Go to the Research Institute now, assist Boss Shen in carrying these tasks, don’t waste ti.”
“Yes!”
Responding promptly, Xiao Bing quickly left.
Lin Yi turned to Ji Qingyan and said:
“I need to leave for a while, I’ll leave matters at ho to you.”
“Go handle your business, I’m here, don’t worry.”
Lin Yi nodded, “Everyone else co with back to Yanjing.”
The group got into the vehicles one after another and drove to the airport.
Three hours later, they landed at Yanjing Airport.
After getting off the plane, Lin Yi did not return to the Central Guards Brigade but went to Liang Xianghe instead.
The person who opened the door was Liang Xianghe’s wife, Song Yuzhen.
But this ti, she did not greet Lin Yi inside as usual, but stood at the door and said:
“Lin Yi is here.”
After greeting, Song Yuzhen didn’t say anything else.
The atmosphere between the two was sowhat awkward, neither knowing what to say next.
“I want to see Elder Lu.”
“Well… he’s not in Yanjing, he went to Yang City for a eting, co back in a couple of days.”
“I understand.”
“I have other things to do, so I won’t see you off,” Song Yuzhen said:
“Co again in a few days, I’ll make sothing delicious for you.”
Lin Yi nodded and turned to leave, the door quietly closing behind him.
As Lin Yi stepped down the first step, he stopped and turned back to knock on the door again.
“Lin Yi, you…”
“I want to see Elder Lu.”
Lin Yi’s voice was frighteningly deep, so much so that even the seasoned Song Yuzhen couldn’t adapt to his attitude.
“If Elder Lu doesn’t see , I’ll never co again.”
“This…”
“Let him in,” Liang Xianghe’s voice reluctantly ca through.
Song Yuzhen sighed, turned sideways, and welcod Lin Yi in.
Liang Xianghe sat on the sofa smoking, the room was filled with smoke, his expression exceptionally serious.
Smart as he was, he already knew Lin Yi would co to seek him.
He also knew that keeping Lin Yi out wasn’t an easy task.
“What is the brigade’s plan?” Lin Yi did not sit down, standing upright in front of Liang Xianghe.
“I’m working on it and negotiating with them, give so ti.”
“Besides negotiating, isn’t there any other action?”
“This matter is strange, very abnormal,” Liang Xianghe said:
“Under normal circumstances, the two sides never interfere with each other’s affairs, this shouldn’t have happened.”
“It may be because of the statue.”
“I guessed it too, otherwise, they wouldn’t launch a sudden assault.”
“You’ve dealt with them for years, you know what kind of people they are better than I do. At this point, negotiations are useless, more effective ans are needed.”
Liang Xianghe looked up at Lin Yi.
“What’s your idea?”
“I need to go personally.”
“No way!”
Liang Xianghe firmly denied:
“This isn’t an ordinary mission, they are playing for keeps, even if you go, nothing will change, you might even be ambushed.”
“Do we just keep waiting then? What if negotiations fail? I can’t wait that long, not even for a minute!”
“Ridiculous!”
Liang Xianghe slamd the table, rising angrily.
Despite his age, the powerful oppression remained.
“Do you know your identity? You are a mber of the Central Guards Brigade, have you forgotten the rules and regulations? Wounds and sacrifices are a norm, everyone should be prepared, why do you think you’re special?”
Silence!
Long, lasting silence!
“I acted impulsively, I’ll leave now.”
Lin Yi turned and left, Liang Xianghe wanted to say sothing but in the end, uttered not a single word.
Lin Yi left, and Liang Xianghe helplessly sat back on the sofa.
The burden fell once more upon him, pondering solutions he hadn’t yet found.
“Lin Yi, this child, is different from others, he won’t listen to you,” Song Yuzhen said.
“I’ve guided him for so long, how could I not know what kind of person he is,” Liang Xianghe sighed:
“And who can actually stop him?”
“You must think of sothing, otherwise there will be trouble,” Song Yuzhen said:
“Ying Yue entrusted her child to us, we can’t just watch him encounter danger.”
“If he dies, it’s his destiny,” Liang Xianghe said:
“This is the fate of the Lin family, unescapable.”
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