Looking closely at the girl being pulled by Xia Yuwen, she appeared to be about twenty-one or twenty-two years old, the opposite of Xia Yuwen's age. Her slender figure gave her a delicate and refined air, with an oval face, fair skin, and a gentle smile that made her seem ethereal and graceful.
Wisdom was the first impression that came to Lin Yao's mind.
Her eyes, clear and bright like autumn water, seemed calm and still, yet revealed unfathomable wisdom.
"This girl is extraordinary!" Lin Yao thought to himself, taking two steps closer and showing a warm smile.
"Thank you, CEO Zhang, it's a pleasure to meet you!"
Lin Yao's nonsensical title made Zhang Hui and Xia Yuwen burst into laughter. Lin Yao, who was still looking at Zhang Hui, noticed that her small nose was slightly wrinkled, and she suddenly had a quirky feeling, which was different from the confident and detached feeling she had just had.
"Thank you! My boyfriend Xia."
Zhang Hui responded with a Martian-style nickname, making Xia Yuwen laugh so hard she couldn't stand up straight.
"Hehe, let me help you with your luggage."
Lin Yao was defeated, thinking that he never expected this classical beauty to be so mischievous. He dared not tease her anymore. His relationship with Xia Yuwen was still limited to holding hands in private places. He didn't want his girlfriend's friends to look down on him, or it would affect his future plans.
"Lin Yao, Wenwen told me about the situation before we came, and she's reviewed the documents. I think today's court hearing will be quite dramatic, right?"
In the car, Zhang Hui quickly got into work mode, her tone calm and her voice even. She exuded composure.
"Yes, Sister Hui, the courthouse was very lively today." Lin Yao called Xia Yuwen "Sister Hui" with a hint of grievance, thinking to himself that since she was the same age as him, his seniority had suddenly dropped after he got a girlfriend.
"By the way, Sister Hui, the latest news is that Jia Maode has started hiring hitmen to kill Ding Xia and Qiu Yong, the two parties involved. I'll take you there now. I've arranged for Ding Xia, Qiu Yong, and their families to stay in a farmhouse in the western suburbs, where Min Hong's security guards are stationed."
"The situation is that serious?!"
Zhang Hui frowned as she stared at the back of Lin Yao's head. "This Jia Maode is truly lawless!"
"By the way, Wenwen said you've practiced martial arts and can protect us. Is that true? If you're not sure, I suggest getting the GA system involved. At least that way they can't act recklessly on the surface. A wise person doesn't stand under a dangerous wall. Don't be reckless!"
Zhang Hui's words were very direct, completely different from her seemingly gentle demeanor. She had clearly entered a professional state, and Lin Yao's impression of this girl changed drastically. He thought to himself that Xia Yuwen had really found the right helper, and he couldn't underestimate her just because of her age.
"No problem. The security guards are all retired special forces soldiers. We've already selected some of the best and brightest. I'll take care of your safety. No matter how much of a local bully Jia Maode is, we'll make him kneel down this time!"
"It's good that you're so confident."
Zhang Hui seemed completely unconcerned about her own safety, and continued to inquire about the situation in Shanxi. Some things and information might be missed if relayed through others, so she wanted to be there in person to make her own judgment.
While chatting and driving, after passing the ring road for a while, Xiaocao interrupted Lin Yao's conversation.
"Yaoyao, something bad has happened! Hurry up and open the door! Ge Yong and the others are fighting with those local bullies."
"What?!"
Lin Yao's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't show it on his face. He simply gradually increased the pressure on the accelerator, allowing the car to pick up speed.
"Twenty-five men have arrived, and they're armed. Ge Yong and the others are currently being held captive in their room. Should I intervene?"
"How are our men? Are there any casualties?" Lin Yao was a little nervous. He really didn't expect the other side to be able to find such a secluded location, because he already trusted the security team to do things properly.
"It's alright, all our men are fine. Ge Yong and his men have already taken down three of them, and it looks like they were all injured by throwing knives. I heard you used to be a master, so next time you should have a go at Ge Yong and his men."
Xiao Cao sounded relaxed, suggesting that the situation over there wasn't too critical, which eased Lin Yao's worries somewhat.
"You take charge, stay hidden, and only deal with the people with guns. Don't let any of our people get hurt."
"OK, watch me." After saying that, Xiaocao fell silent, presumably to focus on dealing with those local bullies.
At the same time, Lin Yao's phone rang. It was a security guard calling, telling him not to return to the farmhouse for the time being, but to hide outside for a while to avoid getting hurt due to not knowing the situation.
After hanging up the phone, Lin Yao turned around and smiled. "It was Ge Yong calling. The other side has made a move, and they even have guns."
Just as the two girls in the back row, who were terrified and about to ask more questions, Lin Yao added, "It's alright. Minhong's security guards are not to be trifled with. Even without guns, they are not a group of thugs who can handle them. Our people are fine, and the thugs have all been caught."
Just now on the phone, Lin Yao had already let Ge Yong answer the call and used code words to tell him not to worry about the other party's guns, and to just wipe out those thugs who committed murder in one fell swoop.
With Lin Yao's assurance, Ge Yong naturally believed him. So even without listening to the battle situation, Lin Yao knew that the twenty or so thugs couldn't withstand the veteran's antics. As long as there was no threat of firearms, Ge Yong could take down all the thugs by himself.
Twenty minutes later, Lin Yao, Xia Yuwen, and Zhang Hui arrived at the farmhouse and saw a line of attackers tied up. Two Type 92 pistols were lying on the ground, which terrified the two girls.
"Boss, we found out. They found this place based on Qiu Yong's phone GPS location. Qiu Yong didn't activate this function, so it's probably because they have someone in the telecommunications company working with them."
Ge Yong's words made Lin Yao and Zhang Hui realize even more the power of Jia Maode. This man, who had his hands in every industry, could indeed control everything in Shanxi.
"Take photos, record statements, collect evidence ourselves, and then call the police when we're done."
Lin Yao's cold words sent a chill down the spines of the two girls beside him. They wondered how such a chilling aura could appear on a boy who had been so gentle and cheerful before.
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Chapter 328 Zhang Hui's Opinion (First Update)
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I absolutely hate river crabs. So, before the food arrives, I'm quickly removing this dish from the menu to switch gears and write the rest of the story. I hope you'll understand. This book is a bit of a struggle to write, it's so awkward…
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"President Lin, I have something to tell you."