"I need to make a phone call urgently."
Li Zhonglou frowned, unable to comprehend why, as he was merely a suspect for the moment, he couldn't even make a phone call.
However, when he saw the subtle glance the police officer cast towards Lin Qianqian, he instantly understood.
So they were a bunch of opportunists...
Helpless, Li Zhonglou could only brace himself and proactively ask Lin Qianqian, "I really have an urgent matter and need to contact a friend."
This was the first time Li Zhonglou had spoken to her directly since their falling out, but Lin Qianqian couldn't muster any enthusiasm.
However, thinking of their pleasant past collaborations, Lin Qianqian gave him some face and slowly nodded.
Li Zhonglou immediately breathed a sigh of relief and quickly took out his phone to call Hei Dao.
"It's me. The situation has changed. Go to the location I designated and investigate that person."
Li Zhonglou stated the matter directly and hung up, then sent Hei Dao the person's name and address.
He had originally intended to investigate himself and verify the truth of what Fang En had said, but it was clear he was unable to do so now, so he had to switch roles with Hei Dao.
Lin Qianqian, who was walking ahead, suddenly stopped upon hearing the word "investigate."
Everyone was still in the hotel corridor. The room Li Zhonglou had booked was at the very end, as he had wanted some quiet and to avoid disturbances. Who knew that the anti-vice officers would also target these rooms first...
So, at this moment, no one had reached the elevator doors yet.
Lin Qianqian's sudden halt left the officers looking bewildered. They were currently positioned in front of a room. One officer, thinking there might be something happening inside, quickly moved beside the room.
"Director Lin, is there something going on?"
Lin Qianqian ignored him and turned to stare into Li Zhonglou's eyes, asking, "Are you investigating another case?"
Li Zhonglou's expression faltered for a moment, then he nodded.
Lin Qianqian suddenly felt a surge of impulse and, without knowing why, said something that made her heart race.
"Take me with you! I can let you go right now."
"Take you with me?"
Li Zhonglou narrowed his eyes. He couldn't quite understand why Lin Qianqian had said this suddenly, but then he considered it and realized that bringing Lin Qianqian along might indeed be better than him going alone.
This matter inherently involved someone engaging in illegal activities behind the scenes. If Li Zhonglou were to handle it himself, it would naturally be a case of using force to counter force. Afterward, if the police were to investigate, he might very well get entangled in some trouble.
The most crucial point was that this way, all information would have to be found and verified by himself, which would naturally take more time and be less efficient.
But if Lin Qianqian joined, it would be different. He had found Fang En's information through Yue Fu, which was still within his father-in-law's security clearance. What if he utilized Lin Qianqian's authority?
Li Zhonglou estimated that he could completely unearth the backgrounds of both individuals in less than an hour!
Upon this thought, Li Zhonglou no longer hesitated.
"Okay."
Li Zhonglou readily agreed. Lin Qianqian subconsciously rejoiced and immediately told her subordinates, "You guys go back first. I have an urgent task to handle now."
The three police officers exchanged glances. One of them pointed at Fang En and asked in a low voice, "What about this lady..."
"She's my informant."
Li Zhonglou answered directly. Lin Qianqian glared at that officer, "Did you hear that! She's our informant!"
Alright, so it went from his to ours...
The three officers, being sensible, quickly left. Seeing this, Li Zhonglou couldn't help but say, "Let's go back to the room first."
"Okay."
So the three of them returned to the room.
At this moment, Fang En's expression had shifted slightly. When the police officers had questioned her earlier, they had first shown their badges. Fang En could basically confirm that these were indeed police officers.
This was precisely what caused her internal feelings to change: the stranger who had rashly brought her out knew people in the police force. Perhaps he could truly help her?
Especially the way the three officers addressed Lin Qianqian as Director Lin, which sounded like a person in a rather high position. This also gave Fang En a sense of security.
Therefore, after returning to the room, before Li Zhonglou could even begin to explain the sequence of events, Fang En proactively took Lin Qianqian's hand.
"Hm?"
Lin Qianqian looked at the suddenly teary-eyed Fang En with confusion.
"Officer, please help me!"
As soon as she spoke, tears streamed down Fang En's face. She was naturally a delicate-looking woman, and at this moment, she was crying profusely, which immediately softened Lin Qianqian's heart. She quickly patted her shoulder to comfort her emotions and guided Fang En to explain slowly.
Meanwhile, Li Zhonglou, standing beside them, quietly observed Fang En's expression.
He would no longer easily trust this woman, who was constantly performing.
Unsurprisingly, Fang En recounted the same story she had already told Li Zhonglou twice. Although the angle and starting point of her narration were slightly different this time, the gist of it remained the same.
Someone had suddenly approached her, controlled her family, and threatened her into doing this.
After listening, Lin Qianqian immediately turned her gaze to Li Zhonglou.
"The case you wanted to investigate is this one?"
For some reason, Li Zhonglou could clearly hear a hint of disappointment in Lin Qianqian's voice.
However, he still nodded.
Lin Qianqian said no more and then turned back to Fang En, saying, "How about this, you come back to the police station with me first. I will control the person you mentioned as soon as possible. If the investigation shows that what you said is true, I will definitely bring you justice!"
Fang En nodded repeatedly and thanked her profusely.
At this point, Li Zhonglou interjected, "I've already asked someone to go and investigate the person she mentioned, but I don't think this matter is that simple."
Lin Qianqian's brow furrowed slightly, "What do you mean?"
Li Zhonglou glanced at Fang En and didn't immediately answer Lin Qianqian. Instead, he gave her a look and said, "Come out with me for a moment."
Lin Qianqian stood up in confusion, but Fang En suddenly grabbed her hand.
"Don't go, I'm scared alone..."
Lin Qianqian patted her hand to reassure her, "It's okay, we'll just be at the door."
Only then did Fang En let go.
Then, Lin Qianqian followed Li Zhonglou out of the room.
"What is it?"
"You can't trust this woman completely. She's not as simple as she appears."
Lin Qianqian raised an eyebrow, "So you think my experience isn't as extensive as yours?"