Genius Club-Chapter 228 - 54 The Final Battle Begins_2

6. The most important point is that although they had already killed the real scientist Dr. Pang Simai, they deliberately gave the research paper to one of their own, creating a fake Academician Lyon to be sent to Donghai City to die... this looks every bit like a deliberately set [trap] and [decoy]!

...

In an instant, Lin Xian opened his eyes, as if enlightened.

"So that’s how it is."

Lin Xian took a deep breath, finally seeing through the huge snare that Ji Lin had painstakingly created all this time—

[He purposely designed a fake scientist as bait, then left himself some level of influence within the Donghai City Police Department... his goal was to lure me into attempting to rescue this fake scientist!]

"Ji Lin, you’ve really hidden yourself too deeply."

At that moment, Lin Xian realized that this genius mystery novelist truly had a meticulous mind, having laid down such a convoluted and comprehensive plan.

Under normal circumstances, without the supernatural ability of dreaming about the future, one would never pay attention to Academician Lyon, who researched room-temperature superconductors, and would definitely focus on those hibernation scientists.

And if one did have the ability to foresee the future, they would surely become aware of Academician Lyon’s death in advance. Under such circumstances, one would definitely have police forces lie in ambush near Academician Lyon, thereby intercepting the offending vehicle and capturing the driver, who is the killer.

Lin Xian indeed wanted to capture the killer quickly, seemingly becoming impatient.

If it weren’t for the future book that clearly stated that Academician Lyon was an academic fraud, the intelligence about the fake scientist, he would have really fallen for it; he truly would not have sensed that this scientist was a fake, a fabricated decoy.

"But..."

Lin Xian frowned.

If he gave up this chance to capture the killer now, would he have another opportunity?

Would Ji Lin give him another chance to foresee a murder scene?

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Think about it carefully.

Ji Lin’s trap was truly ruthless.

It was nearly impossible to find a perfect solution.

If the police were allowed to lie in ambush near Academician Lyon in advance, then Ji Lin could simply cancel the murder plot, directly deducing that one had the ability to foresee the future, and one would directly [lose] the Catch Me If You Can game.

If one hid in the forest, letting the police forces lay ambushes around all the scientists in danger on April 12th, this sort of saturation rescue operation would also lead Ji Lin to cancel the murder plot. Although one’s ability to foresee the future would not be exposed, one would lose a good opportunity to capture the killer, essentially losing the Catch Me If You Can game by default.

If one completely ignored Academician Lyon and did not set up an ambush in advance, then Academician Lyon would be killed, and the killer would most likely escape again... one would have been busy for nothing for so long, essentially losing the Catch Me If You Can game.

...

Lin Xian scratched his head.

Could it really be impossible to find a way to catch the killer without exposing himself?

After thinking for a long time, Lin Xian found no answer.

The main reason was that Ji Lin could always find out about his plans through the police forces, knowing whether he intended to set up an ambush near Academician Lyon, and adjust his murder plot accordingly.

This was too difficult to handle.

"It seems, exposure is inevitable."

Lin Xian felt that since Ji Lin had gone to this extent, it was highly likely that he had already locked down his position, only lacking concrete evidence.

But for these devils who kill without blinking an eye, if truly cornered, the solidity of the evidence might not be so important after all.

"I don’t have much time left, this trap is more like a declaration of a final battle issued by Ji Lin."

Lin Xian opened his eyes and looked at the neon-soaked nightscape outside the window, squinting:

"It’s time... to [enter the game] myself."

He had already thought of a plan in his mind.

A plan...

A plan to deliberately fall into the trap, turn the tables, and win a victory out of defeat!

...

The next day.

Lin Xian went to Zhao Yingjun’s office.

"What’s up?"

Zhao Yingjun, who was reviewing documents, looked up.

"I want to borrow a car," Lin Xian said straightforwardly.

Borrow a car?

Zhao Yingjun raised an eyebrow.

Lin Xian had never asked for such a favor before... of course, she wouldn’t refuse.

But why would Lin Xian, who had never shown interest in luxury cars, specifically ask to borrow one?

She was very curious.

But in the end...

Whirr.

She directly pulled open a drawer, took out all the car keys inside, and placed them on the desk:

"Take your pick."

Lin Xian hadn’t expected it to go so smoothly:

"You’re not going to ask me what I’m borrowing the car for?"

"I trust you."

Zhao Yingjun said with a smile:

"If it’s for something interesting… remember to tell me about it afterwards."

"I will, thank you."

Lin Xian stepped forward, directly picking up the red key to the Ferrari LaFerrari:

"I’ll take this one."

Recalling that thrilling rainy night, and the recent high-speed chase with Huang Que on the elevated highway, Lin Xian smiled faintly:

"I really like this Ferrari."

...

Boom!!!!!!!

In Chu Shanhe’s manor, the roaring Ferrari LaFerrari instantly shut off, stopping in the courtyard.

Chu Shanhe approached:

"Lin Xian, what is so important that you want to meet with me?"

"Mister Chu."

Lin Xian got out of the car, facing Chu Shanhe:

"There is a matter that is somewhat difficult to handle, and I need your help."

He knew that Chu Shanhe wouldn’t refuse.

Because of the previous incident where he saved Chu Anqing, Chu Shanhe owed him a huge debt of gratitude, which meant that no matter what he would ask for afterward… given Chu Shanhe’s character, as long as it didn’t go against his principles, he wouldn’t refuse.

"Hahahaha…" Chu Shanhe laughed heartily, clapping Lin Xian on the shoulder and inviting him inside:

"There is nothing particularly difficult for me to handle in Donghai City. Actually, I’m quite pleased you came to me. Let’s go inside and talk about it, I will certainly take care of it for you!"

...

Evening.

In Japan, Kagawa Prefecture.

Inside a Japanese-style Heian-era wooden building, Ji Lin sat at the tea table while Zhou Duanyun leaned against the wall; it seemed like they were waiting for someone.

"’Greed’ is so slow," Zhou Duanyun complained.

"He’s already a dead man, so there’s no point in rushing him," Ji Lin said calmly.

"He’s enjoyed enough over the years, his life’s been worthwhile," Zhou Duanyun picked at his nails:

"For an academic fraud to have become a national academician, and nearly snag a Nobel Prize... it’s fantastical."

Having said that, he looked up at Ji Lin:

"What if Lin Xian doesn’t fall for our trap tomorrow? What if he turns out to be a cowardly turtle who only knows how to hide?"

Ji Lin shook his head:

"He still has a sense of responsibility. Especially with an opportunity like this to catch the murderer right in front of him, he won’t let it slip by easily."

"If he were a rat who feared death… then he wouldn’t have accepted my invitation to join the task force. Clearly, while we seek to expose Lin Xian, he’s even more eager to expose us; perhaps he’s been eager to get his revenge for Xu Yun and Tang Xin for some time now, tired of playing house with us."

"So, all we need to do is wait here, and see tomorrow if Lin Xian will set an ambush around Lyon. The special investigation team members of the Donghai City Police Department will definitely focus on those scientists from the Hibernation Field, which is the path we’ve left open for them and the guidance we’ve been providing all along."

"Under these circumstances, if Lin Xian still insists on setting an ambush near Academician Lyon... then the result is self-evident. Lyon’s death itself is a piece of false history that we fabricated, but Lin Xian took the bait for real, which is enough to prove that he must have some ability to foresee the future and disrupt history. When that time comes... we will have every right to kill him."

"We’ve finally reached this day," Zhou Duanyun chuckled:

"I’ve been impatient for a while now."

Swish————

The wooden sliding door opened.

A chubby, bald man walked in, looking at the two young men inside:

"Ji Lin, I have a meeting in Donghai tomorrow, why didn’t you just wait there for me? Why make me detour to Japan?"

Having said that, he looked at the man next to Ji Lin:

"And who might this be?"

"This is ’Jealousy’; you haven’t met each other before." Ji Lin introduced, pointing at the chubby man for Zhou Duanyun:

"This is ’Greed’. You joined the organization quite late; this is your first meeting."

"Academician Lyon, I’ve long admired your name; it’s a pleasure to meet you."

Zhou Duanyun chuckled and rose to his feet, reaching out to shake hands with Academician Lyon.

"Alright, close the door," Ji Lin said, setting his teacup on the low wooden table before looking at Academician Lyon:

"Tomorrow morning’s operation is crucial for ’Arrogance.’ If you mess it up, ’Arrogance’ is going to be very angry..."

"So, you need to be clear about every word I say."