Genius Club-Chapter 234 - 58 False Full Stop

"I heard the Donghai police found some quite significant stuff in the phone of that deceased driver."

In the teahouse of Chu Shanhe’s estate.

Chu Shanhe poured tea for himself and, looking up at Lin Xian, said,

"He was a retired special forces operator from Mi Country, Sergeant Sam. But even after his retirement, he continued to serve Mi Country, engaging in some underhanded work. According to the information decrypted from his phone... it was him who ran over Professor Xu Yun and Tang Xin."

Lin Xian took a sip of tea, set down his cup, and shook his head:

"From the fabrication of Tang Xin’s chat records, it’s not hard to see that creating false evidence is nothing new for these murderers. My original plan was to find a suitable opportunity to work with you to intercept the taxi or truck outside of Donghai’s jurisdiction."

"But considering the bomb they’d hidden in advance... it seems that last night, regardless of whether I deliberately exposed myself, they had no intention of leaving Sergeant Sam alive. Even if I hadn’t been at the scene, I suppose the taxi would have exploded in the same location."

"Therefore, if we start from this point, the so-called records and information in Sergeant Sam’s phone are completely untrustworthy. Clearly, they’re forgeries deliberately made to exonerate the real murderers, to superficially put an end to this series of serial killings."

Chu Shanhe listened and nodded silently.

He poured more tea for Lin Xian, then emptied the remaining water onto the rock and began to boil more:

"My thoughts are the same as yours, but the current problem is that, before we find real evidence, we can’t prove that these false evidences are fake. Your capture of Sergeant Sam, along with the forged evidence in his phone that’s even more convincing than the real thing, presents no problem for the police to close the case, after all, the fact that he ran over Academician Lyon is true."

"Besides, as I have told you before, the pressure on Donghai City police is immense... Three consecutive killings of scientists at exactly 00:42 have occurred in this area. If they can’t detail a clear investigation this time, there will be major issues on many levels, and the people will need an explanation, right?"

"I understand that."

Lin Xian said with a smile:

"That’s why I deliberately exposed myself and asked for your help... It’s the only way to carry on with the game, ’Catch Me If You Can.’"

"I truly appreciate you, Mister Chu, for trusting me so much and going to such lengths without asking anything in return... I’m very grateful."

Chu Shanhe snorted and waved his hand, indicating for Lin Xian not to say anymore:

"Lin Xian, setting aside that you saved my daughter and that I owe you a huge favor,"

"Just the fact that you proposed catching the murderers of Xu Yun and your classmate Tang Xin, I would unquestionably offer my help. It’s a righteous cause, affecting the safety of countless scientists in the future and even the direction of our country’s scientific community. ’In times of state crisis, every citizen has a responsibility.’ Even without much friendship between us, I would never refuse to assist you in such a matter."

"So there’s a lot you don’t need to explain, and I won’t ask too much. Having weathered through so much, I know all too well that ’the more one speaks, the more one errs, and there’s no such thing as an impenetrable wall.’ I trust you enough, so you don’t need to give me any explanations. Since you said you are waiting for the next opportunity, I will patiently await your message."

About the difficulty and trouble of this matter..."

Chu Shanhe smiled gently:

"Over the years, I’ve done many great things for the country and for the scientific community, both openly and in secret. Therefore... even outside of Donghai City, a man like me has some influence. The favor you’ve asked of me is not difficult to fulfill; you don’t need to worry about it."

"My only concern right now is... your safety."

Chu Shanhe paused, then continued:

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"When you first told me that you intended to expose yourself, to make yourself the target of the next murder, I was deeply conflicted. This plan is far too risky, and more importantly, now that both sides have laid their cards on the table to this extent, are you sure that those lurking in the shadows will really come out to kill you personally?"

"Yes."

Lin Xian nodded with confidence:

"It’s precisely because we’re nearly at the point of fully revealing our hands that they have to come out personally to kill me."

"I have three names on my [murderer list], but I’m sorry, I cannot tell you who they are at this moment. From today onwards, I will not appear outdoors anywhere after 00:42, so I won’t give the murderers any chance to kill me."

"But there is an exception for those three! If one of them invites me to go out at midnight, or pulls me into a situation where I’ll be exposed outdoors at 00:42, I will definitely agree. I will give them that opportunity to kill me. Apart from those three... even if a deity were to come, I would not step outside my door at midnight."

"I believe they won’t wait too long. Now that the cards are nearly revealed, any delay is to their disadvantage. Plus, I already have a rough plan in mind... I can more or less guess which day they will use what reason to lure me out, to expose me outdoors at midnight."

"When that time comes... I will notify you several days in advance so we can prepare the ambush. As I have said before, we won’t use anyone from within Donghai City to ensure absolute confidentiality. When the taxi hired for the murder arrives on the day as expected... everything will be self-evident."

...

Listening to Lin Xian’s plan,

Chu Shanhe sighed.

He wasn’t astonished by Lin Xian’s bravery, but was lamenting the fact that such malignant organizations and incidents still occurred in what was supposed to be a peaceful society.

In his youth, such events were not uncommon.

But to still witness such fantastical and brazen acts happen upon this great land of China today, he couldn’t help but feel moved—this world truly had too many villains... and too many with hidden agendas.

Although he didn’t know the details of Lin Xian’s plan and didn’t ask further,

he believed in this young man.

His courage, his integrity, and the sense of justice he embodied—all showed a light exceedingly rare in this era.

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This was why he had always admired this young man.

He raised his teacup, looking at Lin Xian:

"If one day An Qing could grow to be someone responsible, capable, brave and kind like you, I would be very comforted."

Lin Xian smiled, also raising his teacup:

"Don’t worry, I believe An Qing will definitely be fine. An Qing possesses an even more precious quality that none of us have ever had. All this is the result of your and auntie’s excellent upbringing."

Both laughed lightly and drank the tea together.

Afterward,

Lin Xian left the estate.

He drove his blood-red Ferrari towards the Donghai City Public Security Bureau...

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Today, the reason why I’ve come to see Chu Shanhe first is to discuss and arrange our next steps.

The bomb in the taxi yesterday was not something Lin Xian had anticipated.

He originally thought that Ji Lin killing Academician Lyon, their accomplice, was ruthless enough, but unexpectedly, they didn’t even spare the killer driver who had been serving them... they truly are a bunch of beasts who regard human life as nothing.

Therefore, exactly because of this, Chu Shanhe’s trump card wasn’t used last night, nor was it exposed. Instead, it turned into a stroke of luck.

After all, the next 00:42 between Ji Lin, Ji Xinshui, and Zhou Duanyun would be the real showdown in this game of Catch Me If You Can!

Earlier on, Lin Xian had begun to suspect that Ji Lin was testing him.

But what exactly he was testing for and the purpose of the test, he was unclear at that time. Therefore, when he saw the forged chat records of Tang Xin, he dared not reveal himself.

But now the situation is different.

The incident with Academician Lyon had allowed Lin Xian to thoroughly understand Ji Lin’s conspiracy and plan, and he now had enough strength and intelligence to oppose them. That’s why he chose this moment to deliberately expose himself.

Very soon...

The public security bureau of Donghai City would announce to the entire society the good news of "Perfect Solution to the Serial Murder Case!" and all the blame for killing Xu Yun, Tang Xin, and Academician Lyon would fall on Sergeant Sam.

No one knew that the next target to be murdered was themself.

Perhaps this was what Ji Lin and the others wanted.

Only they couldn’t imagine...

At this moment, Lin Xian was no longer the mouse that used to scurry and hide, ignorant and adrift; he had now become the cat with golden, slit pupils in the dark night, staring intently at these mice.

Just waiting for the moment they expose their tails!

...

Squeak——————

The Ferrari LaFerrari stopped in the parking lot of the Donghai City Public Security Bureau, and Lin Xian got out of the car to walk toward the office building.

On his way, the chief had called him to ask where he was, indicating that he had something to discuss with him.

As a result,

The moment he stepped through the main entrance of the office building.

Clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap!!

Clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap!!

A round of warm applause broke out, and Lin Xian was stunned.

He saw that the crowded hall was filled with leaders, colleagues, police officers... and some other people not in uniform, whose department of origin was unknown.

When everyone saw Lin Xian enter, they simultaneously began applauding enthusiastically, their faces brimming with relief and smiles, their eyes filled with grateful affirmation.

Only then did Lin Xian understand the meaning of the chief’s phone call: everyone had intended to wait for him here.

"Well done, Lin Xian!"

The chief, with a beaming smile, clapped his hands as he walked over, patting Lin Xian on the back as he said:

"Thanks to you, we were able to crack this serial murder case! If it wasn’t for your keen detection of the killer’s real intentions... we would have come up empty-handed again yesterday, becoming a national joke!"

"But now it’s different, due to your cleverness and bravery, we finally caught the killer responsible for the deaths of Professor Xu Yun, Miss Tang Xin, and Academician Lyon! Providing an explanation to all the people of Donghai City, the entire nation, and the whole world!"

Boom!!!!!!!!

The applause behind him erupted again, as people began to congratulate Lin Xian:

"Thank you so much, Lin Xian. It turns out you had guessed that Academician Lyon was the real target all along!"

"You must have been worried about leaking intelligence and alerting the enemy, that’s why you kept the plan to yourself and went after the killer alone, right?"

"It’s just a pity... the enemy was too cunning, preferring to commit suicide rather than be arrested... but fortunately, we’ve already retrieved a lot of valuable information from his cellphone."

"The work of the Xu Yun Case Special Investigation Team has finally been smoothly completed! It’s a happy ending for everyone!"

Amid the cheers of the crowd, a familiar figure approached, hunching his back, bending his waist, and smiling as he clapped his hands.

Ji Lin.

He had returned to the country so quickly.

Ji Lin walked up and took Lin Xian’s hand:

"Congratulations, Lin Xian, for successfully capturing the killer and returning victorious."

Lin Xian shook hands with him:

"And welcome back to the country. When did you get back? How come so soon?"

"Soon?"

Ji Lin smiled:

"I even regretted coming back late, as I missed the moment to see you in action."

"Not at all. Not at all."

Lin Xian shook his head slightly, smiling:

"Your timing is just perfect."