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I held the recording, lost in thought. The amount of information was overwhelming, and the clues were scarce. That “List” and “they” were the keys to unraveling the mystery. And then there was that unfamiliar man… his voice sounded somewhat familiar, but I couldn’t place where I had heard it before.
I decided to start from the “safest place.” The place my father trusted most in his lifetime… aside from home, it was the Lin Family Group and a charity foundation he had established himself. I immediately instructed Qin Lang to secretly investigate all possible hidden spaces within the Lin Family Group, as well as the accounts and correspondence of that charity foundation.
At the same time, I thought of Pei Jin. The unfamiliar man mentioned he had arranged for someone to protect me. Pei Jin’s recent frequent appearances, along with his seemingly casual reminders and assistance… could it be too coincidental?
I took out the business card Pei Jin had given me, hesitated for a moment, and then dialed his number. The call connected quickly.
“Miss Lin?” Pei Jin’s voice was as deep as ever.
“Mr. Pei, it’s me, Lin Yao.” I took a deep breath. “I apologize for the intrusion; I have something I’d like to ask you about.”
“Go ahead.”
“Do you… know a friend of my father’s who was alive during his time? He had a somewhat hoarse voice and might be quite old.” I tried to keep my description vague.
There was silence on the other end for a few seconds.
“I know him.” Pei Jin’s response was straightforward. “He is my… great-uncle.”
Great-uncle?!
“Then…” My heart began to race. “That recording…”
“I’ve heard it,” Pei Jin interrupted me. “My great-uncle has passed away. Before he died, he entrusted me with the task of protecting you and finding that ‘List.’”
I was completely stunned. After all this time, this young prince of Beijing turned out to be a “bodyguard” and “heir to the mission” arranged by my father’s great-uncle, whom I had never met? This plot twist… was simply outrageous!
"So, you approached me before..."
"Part of it was a mission, and part of it..." Pei Jin paused, a hint of amusement in his voice, "was personal interest."
I thought, "Can we not flirt at a time like this?"
"What exactly is that 'List'? And who are 'they'?" I quickly steered the conversation back on track.
"The 'List' contains the core members and protectors of a massive economic crime syndicate from twenty years ago," Pei Jin said, his tone turning serious. "These individuals are now in high positions, their influence deeply intertwined. Your father was one of the key figures involved in the investigation back then and held crucial evidence. 'They' have been trying to eliminate witnesses to cover up their crimes and reclaim the 'List.'"
"Was my father's accident... caused by 'them'? Were Gu Chen and Lin Jianshan just pawns?" I felt a chill run down my spine.
"You could say that," Pei Jin replied. "Gu Chen was greedy, Lin Jianshan foolish; both were manipulated by 'them.' The true mastermind is more powerful and more concealed than you can imagine."
I understood.
What I thought was the end was merely the beginning.
What my father left me was not just an inheritance but a colossal, high-stakes mission capable of turning everything upside down.
Excitement surged within me. Knowing the truth, Pei Jin and I had a clear objective: to find that 'List' and uproot the mastermind behind it all.
"The safest place"... where could that be?
I checked the company and the foundation but found nothing.
Could it be... in my own home?
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