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The entire day passed without incident. Zheng Rufeng had been searching for individuals that matched the characteristics he was looking for, but by evening, there were still no results. He even wondered if the target had jumped into the sea upon realizing he was being hunted. However, reports from the surrounding guard ships indicated that no one had fallen overboard all day, suggesting that the person was still on the ship.
That evening, they received an invitation.
"You mean that Xu?" Lin Yuan looked at the unexpected invitation with some curiosity. This invitation had been personally delivered to him by the captain. The captain had witnessed Lin Yuan's capabilities the previous night; before Captain Zheng arrived, Lin Yuan had already dealt with a gun-wielding woman and severely injured a fleeing man. With such skills, Xu would definitely want to meet him.
Indeed, some members of high society had previously met with consultants from the police department. Noticing Lin Yuan's relatively young age, the captain felt compelled to mention it.
"Why?" Lin Yuan asked, intrigued.
The feuds among wealthy families were numerous, and many corporate dealings were less than honorable. In such situations, having the police handle matters was often more reliable than attempting to resolve issues independently. The most crucial point was that when the police investigated a case, no one dared to question their authority.
Fortunately, the police department had ample funding and resources due to their contributions, which meant that these matters did not sway the consultants.
"Alright, I understand. However, about that video Zheng provided me regarding your crew member's death an hour prior—wasn’t one end of the corridor connected to Xu’s room?"
"Yes, there’s a staircase over there for easy access, and it doesn’t conflict with their entrance," the captain replied. "In short, as long as one doesn’t deliberately avoid it, they won’t run into each other."
"There doesn’t seem to be a camera over there, right?" Lin Yuan inquired.
The captain nodded in agreement.
Lin Yuan assured him that he would attend the banquet on time but requested that this matter remain undisclosed to Captain Zheng for now. Since Xu hadn’t sent any representatives, the captain was more than happy to keep things simple.
Soon enough, it was time for the banquet to begin. Among the attendees were several socialites who looked at Lin Yuan with little disdain when he arrived in his modest attire. Those truly part of high society always had a more discerning perspective on things.
"Consultant Lin!" Upon seeing Lin Yuan, a secretary from Xu’s side hurried over.
Lin Yuan was brought to Mr. Xu's office, and indeed, it was the elegant and composed man he had seen before.
"Hello, Consultant Lin. I've heard quite a bit about you—such a young talent!" Mr. Xu said, patting Lin Yuan on the shoulder.
Aside from him, there were several other executives present, all appearing quite amiable.
"Mr. Xu is being overly complimentary," one of the executives remarked.
Once they were seated, the conversation quickly shifted to the events of yesterday and the morning to come.
"Consultant Lin, I believe you know why we've called you here. We all have opportunities for collaboration ahead, so it’s best to communicate openly, right?" one executive spoke up.
Was this a test to see if he was on the same page? Lin Yuan remained silent, merely smiling.
The executive who felt ignored wasn’t too upset; as long as there was no outright rejection, there was still a chance.
"Consultant Lin, being a bit more adaptable is a good thing. We’re all good people here," another executive added.
Lin Yuan thought to himself that good people don’t need to wave a sign declaring their goodness.
After briefly discussing some case-related matters, Lin Yuan finally addressed his purpose for being there today.
"We’ve checked most of the rooms on the ship. May I ask where each of you were during the incident this morning?"
At this question, everyone exchanged glances.
"What? Are you suspecting us of being murderers? It wasn't us who committed the crime," one executive began but was interrupted by another sitting nearby who nudged him.
After falling silent, he still found it absurd—how could they possibly be implicated?
"You can choose not to answer; after all, there are cameras in the corridor. I'm just trying to make things easier," Lin Yuan continued.
Given that he was still an advisor from the police department, he had to maintain some decorum.
After briefly explaining what he had been doing at that time, Lin Yuan's gaze settled on Mr. Xu.
It seemed that only Mr. Xu claimed he had gone to the restroom—was there none in the presidential suite?
"I just wanted to step out for some fresh air; I had no other intentions. If you don’t believe me, feel free to check the balcony over there," Mr. Xu replied with a smile.
"I do believe you, Mr. Xu; I also trust good people," Lin Yuan said lightly.
"Could these matters possibly involve us?" Mr. Xu countered.
Whether or not they were involved was still under investigation by the police department. "I’m new to this field, so if my words lack finesse, I hope you’ll bear with me," Lin Yuan added, effectively giving them a heads-up.
Not many people knew about Lin Yuan, the consultant.
Several times, I had heard about Consultant Xiao Lin from Team Leader Zhang, and I was always curious about what kind of person he was. I never expected that it would instead raise your suspicions.
"Team Leader Zhang?" Lin Yuan asked, puzzled. "How does Team Leader Zhang have such a wide network?"
President Xu chuckled. "I have no reason to cooperate with you for no good reason. Even with the police station, we could choose to just observe."
Lin Yuan glanced at the others. They were all partners he valued, and Consultant Xiao Lin might indeed have opportunities for collaboration in the future. He winked at Lin Yuan, indicating that this statement was not just a polite remark.
Lin Yuan, however, did not let his guard down because of this; he simply replied, "Thank you."
Seeing this, President Xu said nothing further. After chatting with Lin Yuan for a few more moments, he encouraged him to explore the surroundings.
Many people had been invited by President Xu, and Lin Yuan directly asked a waiter which guests were still in their rooms. The waiter initially hesitated to answer but eventually spoke up after witnessing the relationship between Lin Yuan and President Xu.
Not attending the gathering wasn’t a problem, but it was quite suspicious. Zheng Rufeng and the others had already reviewed the surveillance footage and questioned the crew on the ship; they had never seen anyone matching those descriptions. The other party must have been hiding.
Fortunately, Lin Yuan recalled the room numbers he had obtained. Only three guests had not come down, all citing the same reason: they claimed to be unwell.
The rooms were not supposed to allow anyone in, but at that moment, some people occasionally went up, so the waiter didn’t manage it strictly. Lin Yuan headed straight for one of the rooms where no one had come down.
Knock, knock, knock.
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