Asked you to write a book, not to confess your criminal record!

Actually,

as early as when Lin Chuan was investigating the Old Street Factory District, he had already become aware of the existence of Baisheng Group.

Baisheng Group, a Myanmar area enterprise.

It ostensibly operated in entertainment tourism, hotel malls, real estate development, gold and jewelry, and other projects, but behind the scenes, it operated casinos, managed online gaming, controlled several factory districts, and engaged in telecommunications fraud.

Its grey and black industries didn't end there.

As the saying goes, pornography, gambling, and drugs are inseparable.

Baisheng Group was no exception.

It was a colossal entity in Southeast Asia, backed by armed forces and closely linked to local warlords, with deep and entrenched roots.

However, Lin Chuan was determined to take down the Old Street Factory District. Why would he fear its strength?

Just do it!

"You should still be careful with this group," Shen Qianqian cautioned, "If you think you need 24-hour protection, you can contact me at any time. I can arrange it for you; this is authorized by the chief."

"I can't always be asking for protection, can I?" Lin Chuan took a sip of water and chuckled.

"But once they move, it'll be hard for us to rescue you in time," Shen Qianqian thought of the last time the Old Street Factory District had made a move on Lin Chuan and felt a pang of worry in her heart.

As the person involved, Lin Chuan reassured Shen Qianqian and joked, "They're not going to come at me in a tank, are they?"

Pfft—

Shen Qianqian was amused by Lin Chuan's exaggeration: "That's unlikely, but if it really got to that level, you would actually be safe."

"Then I have even less to worry about," Lin Chuan said, his face slightly relaxed.

"I mean, just in case!"

Shen Qianqian pouted slightly, earnestly trying to keep Lin Chuan alert.

"Just in case?"

Lin Chuan looked astonished, then after pondering for a moment, he said, "Then it's self-defense!!!"

Shen Qianqian's face turned a shade of green and she muttered, "The term 'self-defense' sounds so strange coming from you."

"Isn't it self-defense?"

Lin Chuan retorted.

"Eh, it is," Shen Qianqian pouted.

"That's right then."

Lin Chuan laughed, then took another drink of water and turned to Shen Qianqian, saying with a smile, "I should head back now, thank you, Officer Shen."

"What are you thanking me for?" Shen Qianqian smiled.

"For the Seven Stars Lu King Palace murder case. If you hadn't clarified things for me, I'd have had to spend quite some effort explaining it to Officer He," Lin Chuan said sincerely.

"No big deal, you directly found the whereabouts of the Ghost Seal and the suspect information," Shen Qianqian smiled.

"Could I not investigate?"

Lin Chuan looked helpless, "If the case became a mystery, and then the media disclosed it, all the fingers would be pointing at me, and just the public opinion would drown me."

Unscrupulous media often don't care about the truth of the incident.

They only aim for traffic, to create hot topics.

And public opinion can often be terrifying.

By then, headlines like 'Famous crime-themed novelist Mr. Lin suspected of tomb robbing, killing two accomplices, and hoarding treasure' would be everywhere, sweeping the internet.

Then, the rumor of Lin Chuan's grave digging and intentional homicide would be 'confirmed' in the court of public opinion.

Lin Chuan, ever cautious and thoughtful, had considered this.

So, when he saw that He Zhi and the Linyi police had not found the whereabouts of the Ghost Seal, he directly stepped in to help and cracked the case at lightning speed.

Better to get the reward for solving the case than be cursed at.

"Speaking of which, Sisi read your novel and was worried for several days, but she didn't dare ask you," Shen Qianqian recalled Qin Sisi.

"That's just mental wear and tear; you should talk to her about it," Lin Chuan chuckled.

"You should be the one to tell her, she's returning to Anling in a couple of days," Shen Qianqian said with a light-hearted air.

Now that the 'misunderstanding' between Qin Sisi and Lin Chuan had been cleared up, she, the middleman, felt a weight off her shoulders.

Lin Chuan frowned slightly and puzzled, "Wasn't Qin Sisi only recently recruited by the National Archaeological Team? She's coming back to Anling so soon?"

"Why can't she come back to Anling for archaeology?"

Shen Qianqian teased with a smile, "Apparently, Sisi said that an archaeological team has found a thousand-year-old Great Tomb urgently needing professionals. Sisi's team just finished their own excavation and decided to lend a hand."

"I see. Well, then, when she invites me to dinner, I'll talk to her about it, cut down on the mental strain," Lin Chuan laughed.

"How do you know she's going to invite you to dinner?"

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"She followed my novel and found the ancient tomb, shouldn't she treat me to a meal?"

"Then I also helped you clear things up."

Lin Chuan pondered for a moment, then came up with a compromise, "When Qin Sisi is treating, I'll call you up."

"You really know how to give away flowers that aren't yours," Shen Qianqian chided.

Lin Chuan laughed a few times.

Then, he left the office and returned to Linjiang Mansion.

But this night was not peaceful.

With remote feedback from He Zhi, the Linyi police made an overnight move, arresting the crime suspect and seizing the Ghost Seal from the Seven Stars Lu King Palace.

The evidence was conclusive, leaving no room for denial.

The crime suspect confessed to the crimes without reservation.

The Linyi police, in breaking the case promptly, also issued a case report.

Such a swift resolution astonished the members of the Archaeological Team Nine.

Especially Old Yao and Qin Sisi.

They had almost unanimously believed Lin Chuan to be the crime suspect.

But unexpectedly, after Deputy Chief of the Criminal Police Brigade He Zhi visited Anling, not only did he clear Lin Chuan's name but also solved the case at lightning speed with Lin Chuan's help.

It was almost miraculous.

With the murder case solved, most of the excavation and surveying work at the Seven Stars Lu King Palace was taken care of by the relevant archaeological staff.

Old Yao and Qin Sisi felt a weight off their shoulders.

...

The next day, in Linyi.

Early morning, dawn sprinkled over the Yi River, resembling a silver ribbon, meandering through the city. The riverside was lush with green trees, the fragrance of flowers wafting in the air, and the chirping of the birds was exceptionally clear.

A gentle breeze rustled the branches on the shore and rippled the surface of the Yi River.

Ring, ring, ring—

In the Linyi Cultural Relics Bureau, Old Yao had just walked into his temporary office when his phone began to ring.

The caller ID showed: Team Eight, Zhong Xunfeng.

"Xunfeng, so early?" Old Yao pressed the answer button, speaking cheerfully.

"Old Yao, when are you coming over? I'm seriously short-staffed here. This millennium-old Great Tomb should be no less impressive than your Seven Stars Lu King Palace."

Over the phone, Zhong Xunfeng's voice was tinged with urgency.

Zhong Xunfeng, the son of Zhong Chengming, was passionate about archaeology. Despite his young age, he was an elite member of Archaeological Team Eight, currently serving as the deputy team leader. He had his own unique understanding and methods of archaeological investigation.

Old Yao thought highly of him.

As such, the two got along well privately.

"I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush me. I've just unearthed this Seven Stars Lu King Palace, it's like a newlywed bride, and I haven't even held hands yet, and now you're dragging me off on a business trip to a foreign place, is that appropriate?" Old Yao joked.

"What's inappropriate? Old Yao, wait till you see this Great Tomb, I guarantee your jaw is gonna drop!" Zhong Xunfeng laughed heartily.

"It sounds like you guys have found something extraordinary."

"Indeed, it's extraordinary."

"You guys must have encountered some thorny problems, otherwise, with Team Eight's characteristics, it doesn't seem like you'd share this opportunity with us." Old Yao took the chance to tease a little.

Zhong Xunfeng spoke at a steady pace, "Old Yao, you guessed it, we did encounter a bit of a problem, but you know, the more challenging the problem, the bigger the tomb! If Team Nine isn't interested, I'll have to look for another team."

"Xunfeng, you really know how to play to people's hearts," Old Yao bantered.

"When do you plan to come over?" Zhong Xunfeng asked.

"In a couple of days."

Old Yao replied with a laugh.

"Great, I'll wait for you guys in Anling." Zhong Xunfeng was very pleased.

"Anling..."

Hearing the name, Old Yao muttered, "Anling is a good place, full of outstanding people and spirit."

"You've been to Anling?" Zhong Xunfeng inquired.

"No, I haven't, but I am quite keen on meeting a colleague from Anling." Old Yao thought of Lin Chuan.

Lin Chuan and Qin Sisi both came from Anling.

"A colleague?" Zhong Xunfeng asked.

"Yes, not just an archaeology expert but also a web novel writer," Old Yao said with a smile.

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