Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 650 - 646: Don’t Ask What You Shouldn’t Ask

Chapter 650: Chapter 646: Don’t Ask What You Shouldn’t Ask

Chapter 646: Don’t Ask What You Shouldn’t

Finally, when the sun’s rays pierced through a crack in the curtains and cast a sliver of light, Xiao Yi ultimately gave up continuing his research and practice.

He drew back the curtains and looked out at the rising glow of dawn, unable to suppress a feeling of indescribable joy, a sense of vigorous vitality, and his blood boiling with excitement.

However, this feeling did not last long, and he did not spend too much time admiring the beauty outside the window.

Although he had an unexpected gain from yesterday’s practice and was facing an absolutely beautiful morning, it was difficult for him to have the peace of mind to enjoy the scenery. Now was not the time for him to appreciate the beauty of nature!

After emerging from his room, Xiao Yi prepared a simple breakfast. After filling his stomach, he headed straight for the garage.

Who exactly wanted to assassinate Uncle Chen?

Was it because someone had discovered his relationship with Chen Jianguo? Was it aimed at him, or solely at Chen Jianguo?

Driving the moderately used Toyota car out of the Azure Waterfront villa, Xiao Yi’s mind started to race rapidly.

The car moved leisurely along the road; its direction was not towards G University. Xiao Yi had already called Fatty Tang on his way out, asking him to take leave on his behalf.

For him at the moment, there were only two important things. One was to treat Chen Jianguo, and the other was to find out who the assailant was!

That someone dared to strike at Chen Jianguo right under his nose was something Xiao Yi could not tolerate, even less than if he himself had been attacked. He had decided to temporarily set aside the previous assault case and all matters concerning him, sparing no expense to fully investigate the assailant who tried to kill Chen Jianguo.

Xiao Yi first visited the First Affiliated Hospital of G University to check on the injuries of Chen Jianguo and Wang Dawei. The conditions of both were more optimistic than he had previously estimated. Judging from their pulses, they should wake up by tonight at the latest.

After informing Chen Xue and Li Xiumei of the examination results, both of them were thrilled and excited, eagerly anticipating the two’s recovery that evening.

To ensure that the injuries of Chen Jianguo and Wang Dawei recovered even better and to prevent any accidents, Xiao Yi administered another round of needle treatment. However, this time it was not the Seven Needles. The effects of the Seven Needles technique did not stack; it wasn’t that applying them one more time would do any better. Given their current condition, there was no need to use it anymore—it would not have much effect.

After administering the needles and giving some instructions to the two responsible specialist doctors, Xiao Yi left the First Affiliated Hospital of G University amid the extremely grateful gazes of Chen Xue and Li Xiumei. He declined the eager retention of those two thirsting-for-knowledge specialists, promised to arrange a meal with them when he was free, and then hastily departed.

Baohua Daily Chemical Group of G City is a company that’s not very high-profile but actually quite strong.

This company, previously owned by the Gao Clan, was their most profitable one, with a business even reaching global scale. Their products were acquired by companies worldwide. In that storm of events, several of the company’s executives were taken away by the authorities on charges of commercial bribery, facing substantial lawsuits that impacted the company’s performance. Eventually, Chen Jianguo decisively acquired it, integrating it into part of the vast business empire of Jianguo Group.

Standing outside the door of the company, Xiao Yi silently reminisced about the information Liu Yuan had shared with him.

After hearing Liu Yuan’s account yesterday, Xiao Yi’s first reaction, his first suspect, was the Gao Clan.

From any angle, whether towards himself or Chen Jianguo, the Gao Clan had ample motive and reason to undertake such an action. There was no need to mention the hatred of Gao Junjie, the younger generation of the Gao Clan, towards him and Chen Jianguo. Just the fact that they were bluntly expelled from the villa made him believe that with Gao Junjie’s temperament, it was impossible to forget and capable enough to engineer such an event.

Moreover, there was an even greater hatred behind it—the patriarch of the Gao Family.

And they had the means. This was one of their companies; there would definitely be loyal remnants of the Gao Clan inside. For them to make such arrangements would also be easy.

So from any perspective, Xiao Yi had firmly fixed his first suspicion on the Gao Family.

If it really was you who took action, then don’t blame me for not being polite!

A frightening and chilling murderous intent flashed through Xiao Yi’s eyes.

"Sir, may I help you with something?"

Xiao Yi stood silently at the entrance of the company, lingering without entering, his strange demeanor swiftly drawing the attention of a security guard. Approaching Xiao Yi, the guard looked at him warily. After yesterday’s incident, the company’s security system had also been temporarily and significantly strengthened.

"There wasn’t really anything, I just came to look around, by the way, security brother, I heard that there was a shooting here a few days ago? Is that true?"

Xiao Yi smiled, looking at the security guard with a hint of curiosity on his face as he asked.

"What do you do?"

The security guard, whether because of some instruction from his superiors or some other reason, became distinctly more vigilant upon hearing Xiao Yi’s question. His gaze hardened as he looked at Xiao Yi, his tone less polite than before.

"Security brother, you’re staring at me like that. You don’t think I’m the killer, do you? Look at me, do I resemble a killer?"

Observing the wariness in the security guard’s eyes, Xiao Yi’s own eyes briefly flashed an imperceptible strangeness, quickly replaced by a somewhat shy smile. "I was just curious about the incident, that’s all," he said, somewhat sheepishly.

"Why ask so many questions? It’s better not to pry into things that don’t concern you."

After hearing what Xiao Yi said, the security guard seemed to realize that he may have overreacted. He took another look at Xiao Yi, who seemed frail, as if a gust of wind could blow him over, and noticed his fair skin, which didn’t at all fit the image of a killer. Seeing Xiao Yi’s shy smile that seemed quite sunny, the guard’s expression softened slightly, but his tone remained somewhat brusque.

"Hmm, got it. Thanks, security brother. By the way, could you tell me how to get to the security office?"

Xiao Yi, seemingly intimidated, nodded obediently, then asked the security guard.

"It’s on the lower first floor to the left of the building. Enter the lobby, take a left, and go down the security passage."

The security guard, finding the well-behaved young man quite likable, nodded in approval and casually directed him. After speaking, he suddenly remembered something and looked at Xiao Yi in astonishment. "What do you want with the security office?" he asked.

"Sir Zeng, what do we do now?"

Before Xiao Yi could reply to the security guard, a wave of scattered footsteps emanated from inside the building, along with a somewhat frantic and loud voice.

This voice, why does it sound so familiar? Xiao Yi’s mind paused slightly, and at the same time, his gaze shifted toward the source of the voice.

This... isn’t that Zeng Xiaomei?

Turning his head, Xiao Yi instantly saw a group of police officers in uniform walking out. Leading them was the beautiful policewoman Zeng Xiaomei! Zeng Xiaomei, clad in her police uniform, still looked remarkably charismatic, but her face showed fatigue and her expression seemed to carry an air of impatience and annoyance.

Standing next to her was a tall police officer, the very one Xiao Yi had met during his last visit to the police station with Zeng Xiaoxiao. It was he who had just asked the question.

"Don’t keep asking me what to do. Ask yourself, what are you planning to do?"

Zeng Xiaomei seemed to be in a particularly bad mood, her tone sharply impolite, "Have you forgotten that you’re a detective too? Or are you just an idiot with no thoughts of your own?"

The police officer was clearly taken aback by Zeng Xiaomei’s harsh words. For a moment, he was stunned, his face turning red. He wanted to say something but couldn’t find the words.

Zeng Xiaomei didn’t wait for him to respond, walking off after speaking. The other officers gave the policeman a sympathetic look, gently patting his shoulder and offering a consoling gaze before quickly catching up with Zeng Xiaomei’s strides.

Following the incident with their colleague, everyone knew that Zeng Xiaomei was in a terrible mood. The officers trod carefully, keeping their breathing quiet and their heads bowed low, fearing they would provoke her ire just like their unfortunate companion had.

This was the first time Xiao Yi had seen Zeng Xiaomei so out of sorts, prompting a moment of surprise. She had never shown him a good face before, but that was just towards him. Overall, she had always seemed quite rational and approachable.

Oh no, not good!

In that fleeting instant of distraction, Xiao Yi suddenly recalled something, his complexion abruptly changing. He turned his head sharply and grabbed the hand of the security guard from before, bowing his head earnestly.

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