AWB Chapter 277 We can give it a try
Chapter 277 We can give it a try
Little Sweetie nodded and added, "We also found that the Jin family has been frequently contacting several high-ranking figures recently. On the surface, it seems like normal social interaction, but in reality, it may be an exchange of interests."
As I listened to their analysis, a bold plan gradually formed in my mind. I looked up at them and said, "We need more evidence, especially irrefutable evidence that directly points to the Jin family. Lin Shu might provide some clues; we can try cooperating with her."
A hint of surprise flashed in Xu Sisi's eyes, but she quickly nodded: "Okay, as long as we can uncover the truth, we can try."
Then she gently patted my shoulder: "Momo, no matter what happens, I will be with you. However, I thought she would come in."
"I don't know why I'm outside, haha."
Aunt Zhou, seeing our reaction in the coffee shop, figured I had taken her advice to heart and then left.
We sat around in a cozy but slightly cramped corner of the coffee shop. Xu Sisi pointed enthusiastically at the computer screen, which displayed the complex and suspicious financial flow data of the Jin family. She analyzed the strange aspects of it at length.
Little Sweetie, meanwhile, occasionally added unusual details she had gleaned from the social media activity of the Jin family's higher-ups.
As I listened to their explanations, I tried to piece together the clues in my mind, but a heavy feeling lingered in my heart as I worried about my ailing grandmother and Lin Shu, who had intricate connections with the Jin family.
Just then, my phone suddenly started buzzing, vibrating rapidly on the wooden tabletop. Startled, I quickly picked it up; the screen displayed Qin Yu's name. I paused for a moment, then pressed the answer button.
"Hey, Qin Yu, what's wrong?" I tried my best to keep my tone calm, but the unease in my heart still spread uncontrollably.
Qin Yu's voice came through the receiver, tinged with obvious anxiety and tension: "I just received news that the Jin family seems to be putting pressure on Lin Shu, forcing her to destroy a diary that is crucial to you. The situation is very critical. You need to go there quickly; you might be able to get that diary, which could be key evidence to uncover the Jin family's conspiracy!"
My face turned deathly pale instantly, and my hand gripping the phone tightened involuntarily.
Seeing that I looked strange, Xu Sisi and Xiaotiantian immediately stopped their discussion and looked at me with concern.
I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down, and then relayed Qin Yu's words to them.
Little Sweetie frowned, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes: "Could it be a trap set by the Jin family like last time, deliberately luring us there?"
My mind was also filled with doubts, but when I thought of the potentially crucial diary and the danger Lin Shu might be facing, I firmly said, "Whether it's a trap or not, this is an important opportunity for us to find out the truth, and we can't miss it."
Xu Sisi nodded vigorously, her eyes revealing determination: "Okay, let's go together."
Jiang Yichen exuded a cold aura in his office.
A cell phone rang, and Jiang Yichen looked at it; it was my call.
"Hey, Momo."
"Yichen, Qin Yu just called me and said the diary is very important evidence."
"What diary?"
"that is……"
He had just learned that Qin Yu had told me about the diary, and that diary was crucial evidence; if it fell into the wrong hands, the consequences would be unimaginable. Thinking of this, he slammed his hand on the desk, making the documents tremble.
He quickly picked up the intercom, "Lin Nan, cancel all my plans for this afternoon, immediately! There's new information."
Without waiting for Lin Nan's response, he hung up the phone, grabbed his coat, and strode out. Seeing his face as black as the bottom of a pot, the company employees fell silent, not daring to utter a sound.
I was already waiting downstairs at the company, my face full of anxiety and unease.
He strode to her side, took my hand, and said in a deep voice, "Don't be afraid, I'm here. Let's go find Lin Shu now and get to the bottom of that diary." I gripped his hand back, as if I had grasped a lifeline.
We quickly arrived at Lin Shu's residence. Jiang Yichen rang the doorbell with a grim expression, his eyes exuding an undeniable sense of oppression. The door opened, and Lin Shu saw them. A flicker of panic crossed her face, but she quickly regained her composure: "Mr. Jiang, what brings you here?"
“Diary.” Jiang Yichen’s voice was deep and cold, carrying an unquestionable command.
Xu Sisi and I approached cautiously, and I tried to keep my tone gentle: "Aunt Lin, we know you've had a tough time, but this diary is crucial to uncovering the Jin family's conspiracy. Please give it to us."
Lin Shu's body trembled slightly, her eyes filled with conflict and fear: "No, no! The Jin family... they said that if I hand over the diary, they won't let my son go. I can't... I can't hurt him."
Xu Sisi stepped forward, her face full of sincerity: "Aunt Lin, don't worry, we will protect you and your grandson. We have a way to deal with the Jin family. As long as we have this diary, we can get evidence of their crimes and make them dare not threaten you again."
Lin Shu raised her head, tears glistening in her eyes: "Can you guarantee it? You don't know what the Jin family is capable of. They are ruthless. I... I'm really scared."
A pang of sorrow gripped my heart, and I said earnestly, “Aunt Lin, I understand your concerns, but if you and your son continue to be threatened by the Jin family, you will never have a peaceful life. We are not fighting alone; we have the police and other forces of justice. By giving us your diary, you are helping yourself, and you are also helping those who have been harmed by the Jin family, including my grandfather.”
Lin Shu bit her lip, her eyes filled with struggle. She looked at me, her voice trembling with tears, "I...I really don't know what to do. I don't want to be controlled by the Jin family anymore, but I can't ignore my son's safety."
Xu Sisi grasped Lin Shu's hand and said firmly, "Aunt Lin, we can try to contact reliable people to protect your son right now. How about this? You give us the diary first, and we'll fight the Jin family together."
Lin Shu remained silent for a long time, her gaze shifting between us as if weighing the pros and cons. Although she seemed to have made a great decision, she only slowly backed down, her voice carrying a hint of determination: "I can't take the risk. I won't hand over the diary."
After that, I mentioned Aunt Zhou. Lin Shu paused for a moment, then handed us the worn-out notebook with trembling hands.
Jiang Yichen took the diary, quickly flipped through a few pages, and only relaxed his guard slightly after confirming that everything was correct. But he still stood in front of me, like a solid barrier, firmly protecting me behind him.