Special Forces Medic-Chapter 810 - 683: Analytical Dissection (Part 2)

"Wasn't it supposed to be a hospital? How did it become an office building?"

"At that time, the municipal government allocated approximately twenty million for northern district municipal construction. However, the funds have disappeared, and the former Minister of Land Planning has now become a pile of bones—our deceased person unearthed from the Northern Palace ravine, taking all the blame."

Xiao Lin continued writing the third keyword on the whiteboard. "Northern Palace! Keyword: Three Fires."

"According to Li Zhenghan's testimony, there's a point about goods being taken and hidden by Yan Juanjuan. The cause of the fire in the Northern Palace this time was arson. Ji Weihua's conclusions are filled with doubts. I went to Northern Palace again with Qing Yi yesterday. The first fire started inside the Northern Palace, the second outside, and the third on the street."

"Did the same person do it?"

"The goals of the three fires are different; it could be the work of three or even two people. The specific fire analysis has already been handed over to the city's relevant personnel."

"Can we arrest people now? With so much evidence, there's no fear that Yao Zheng will escape." Shi Shuai was wriggling excitedly on the chair.

"Li Zhenghan's testimony only shows Yao Zheng's guilt, but it cannot directly prove his involvement. At most, it's a charge of mismanagement, dismissal, investigation, bribery. As for the murder charge, there's not much strength in terms of witness evidence. We can only ask him to come back to assist with the investigation but not detain him."

"Isn't that all a waste of effort? This doesn't help against him at all." Shi Shuai said, instantly disheartened.

"Not really. I have a plan. It's time to close the net." Xiao Lin sneered twice. He whispered a few words in some people's ears, which made everyone wrinkle their brows and voice their opposition.

"This is a bit risky." Hua Qingyi was the first to object, and in Xiao Lin's plan, he had the least to do. He looked at Xiao Lin plaintively. "You always take the danger upon yourself. I don't agree."

"We don't agree either; the boss loves to show individualism." Shi Shuai pursed his lips, rare to reach a consensus with this man prettier than women. He clapped hands with Hua Qingyi as a sign of alliance.

"I actually think it's okay. Hua Ban's main target is still Yao Zheng. He has the best chance to get close to him without any obstacles. If the three of us try, would Yao Zheng care? At least Hua Ban has a title from the municipal government and can move in and out of the district government building freely." Xu Ming slapped the back of Shi Shuai's head, causing him to cry out. "The boss is in the dark corner and can appear when we need him. It's just that with the boss in the front lines, the target might become too big for our department in the northern district, which hardly has a say. If we rush to catch suspected personnel, it might not allow us to proceed with detainment. So, I think it's better if the boss acts with us." Xu Ming chuckled twice, with aims seemingly unlike Qing Yi's group. "Although we already have evidence and the victims' profiles, Ji Weihua will surely find a scapegoat. So I wonder if we should directly bring people to the municipal government; keeping them here would surely lead to accidents."

"No need to worry about that. I've already contacted forces near the northern district. They will assist us. The distance from here to the municipal office is too far, and we have one more card to play.

"You mean Zhang Qian's son?"

"Yes, Zhang Qian's identity is a mystery, but this child can be used." Xiao Lin thought for a moment. "As soon as we release the information, the fish will naturally bite."

"If there's no problem, let's get moving and conduct the roundup in two days."

As a few people exited Xu Ming's room, a shadow flashed by. Standing at the door, Xiao Lin winked at Shi Shuai, who immediately got his meaning and followed the shadow.

"Will the information reach Ji Weihua's ears?" Xu Ming looked a bit uneasy seeing Shi Shuai disappear from view.

"Yes, Ji Weihua is a breakthrough point. Putting pressure on him could make Yao Zheng assist him in making decisions." Xiao Lin lit a cigarette and naturally walked out of the police station.

Today was just as boring, with Hua Qingyi following behind him. "You didn't tell them the whole truth, and even the previous analysis was only half right."

"I don't want them involved, but it seems beyond my control." Xiao Lin felt conflicted. His target wasn't Yao Zheng; Hua Qingyi knew that well. Now, Yao Zheng might gain the Fourth Master's help. Though those soldiers weren't specifically dispatched by the Fourth Master, it was still tacit permission, right?"

"Then let's do as Xu Ming suggested. You can still protect them. Mobilizing the sharp sword drastically will surely trigger news to the old man. I'm afraid the city's committee will create waves, especially if Lao Long steps in, making it more troublesome." Hua Qingyi returned with a different demeanor from before, indicating change.

"Did you notice anything after returning about Lao Long?" Xiao Lin asked while walking by Central Lake. The weather cleared, temperatures rising slightly; the warm breeze signaled the approach of summer.

"Mm, nothing substantial, just that my old man is not satisfied with the northern district's movements—the Northern Palace explosion, the private relics possession, leading to now a hostage case—have all drawn criticism from some old folks in the city committee. Fortunately, it's just verbal for now, not resorting to action." Hua Qingyi didn't hide the facts from Xiao Lin, knowing internal changes might affect his outside plans.

"Yao Zheng approached the Wang Family? He must know my identity by now."

"He probably wants to use the city's leadership to suppress the situation. It's estimated Wang Zhanting is also acting behind the scenes, so we should hurry. My old man now finds himself stuck with no orders to retreat. If we fail, it will be a great blow affecting his standing in the city committee."

"I understand." Xiao Lin exhaled, troubled more by the delay than uncertainty. "Still remember I mentioned meeting Liang Hu?"

"Yes, though I believe you, it's true that Liang Hu died in front of you. That's also a fact." Hua Qingyi tried to avoid the topic, hoping Xiao Lin might have forgotten.

"I'm not trying to suggest anything, but is Dragon Soul still as before? The mysterious clan suddenly appearing near the Northern Palace, Hong Lian vanishing mysteriously from his residence, and DOMO taking the assassin mission, an iconic figure in the Assassin Realm suddenly appearing. Moreover, who passed my conclusion to Yan Juanjuan? We haven't found answers to these yet.

"You mean to say, the Fourth Master is just the beginning, and Yao Zheng merely a pawn in their hands?" Xiao Lin nodded slightly.

"So far, all we know is Ye Zi is a key figure. I clashed with him in Xiao Mei's room, with Mu Rongyun present as well. Her skills are far from ordinary; why take medication to approach Xiao Mei's place? Furthermore, Zhang Qian's presence is puzzling. Li Zhenghan, Guo Guo, and Yan Juanjuan each have different accounts of her. I even doubt her existence. Finally, the identity of the child. We overlooked it all!"

"We're caught in a trap!" The instinct of being manipulated suddenly crossed Hua Qingyi's mind. "Liang Hu's appearance isn't coincidental. As an assassin, he's not just there inadvertently. He serves as their distraction for you."

Xiao Lin shook his head. Liang Hu wasn't a manipulated puppet; he was sure of that. Calling Xiao Lin wasn't emotional detachment. "Regarding Liang Hu, I haven't spoken to anyone about it, including Lao Long. There's something fishy about this matter."

"The dead can't come back to life. Perhaps they're confusing you by using someone who resembles Liang Hu?" Hua Qingyi sometimes lacked Xiao Lin's empathy, approaching issues from different angles. In today's pragmatic society, who believes in spirits or rebirth? Mostly fiction's fantasies.

"Qing Yi, you don't believe in resurrection?" Facing the lake, Xiao Lin asked Hua Qingyi seriously.

"I don't believe it, even if it's an illusion."

"I've seen it with my own eyes." Xiao Lin sighed, wishing he hadn't witnessed the rainbow's revival in that mysterious person's hands or the revived cat leaping into the bushes. That way, he wouldn't believe Liang Hu could still be alive. "There's someone who can do it."

"Lin, don't scare me." Hua Qingyi tugged Xiao Lin around to face him. His dark eyes emotionless, his low voice pained.

"I know you won't believe it. Didn't you ask where the rainbow's body is?" Xiao Lin laughed oddly. "That night, I saw with my own eyes the rainbow speaking after death. It wasn't a hallucination."

Because Xiao Lin said it, Hua Qingyi believed it, though internally rejecting the bizarre nature.

"I don't need you to believe my words, but I will find out for sure."

"So you accelerated the plan, knowing now isn't the optimal time to conclude."

"Timing is man-made, but miracles will wait." Outside, under the sun, Xiao Lin's face shone with confidence. Hua Qingyi nodded, recognizing Xiao Lin unchanged. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to recommend votes, monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)