Chapter 73 Token (Request for Votes)
Chapter 73: Chapter 73 Token (Request for Votes)
Once again in that same corner, Lin Xi climbed over the wall and headed straight for the Wang family.
"Zhou Yan?"
Not far from the Wang family, Lin Xi saw Zhou Yan with two subordinates, checking around a corner back and forth.
Meanwhile, at the Wang family, seven or eight police cars were parked, with officers coming and going.
"Something really happened!" Lin Xi’s expression darkened, and a murderous aura emanated from him.
The old man had asked him to look after the Wang family, and just a few days after he arrived in Chuzhou City, something happened to them.
If the old man heard about this, he would surely be laughed at to death.
Besides, since he had promised the old man, he had to ensure that nothing happened to the Wang family during his time in Chuzhou City.
"What are you doing here?" Zhou Yan asked suspiciously as she saw Lin Xi approaching, looking him up and down, noticing that he seemed more handsome in a new outfit.
And this outfit wasn’t cheap!
"I’m looking for someone," Lin Xi replied, feeling that Zhou Yan’s demeanor made him seem like the suspect.
"Who are you looking for?" Zhou Yan scrutinized him.
"It’s none of your business, is it?" Lin Xi was speechless.
"How is it none of my business? As a police officer, I have the right to question anyone with a criminal history," Zhou Yan blocked Lin Xi, saying again, "If you don’t answer seriously, you’ll have to come to the station with me. I seriously suspect you’re involved in this incident."
Hearing this from the big-breasted sister, Lin Xi couldn’t help but find it amusing. Her face almost screamed, "You’re a criminal, you’re not a good person."
And what does "someone with a criminal history" mean?
Every time, isn’t it just your misunderstanding of me?
Of course, Lin Xi wouldn’t say that out loud, otherwise, it would just lead to another argument. Instead, he explained, "Elder Wang is an old acquaintance of my grandfather. I’m here to check on him."
"Old acquaintance?" Zhou Yan recalled that Lin Xi indeed had an old grandfather, but did he have any relationship with the Wang family?
These days, some people are always trying to connect with those with money and power, thinking of shameless ways to do so.
For instance, two families with no relationship for several generations, when one gets rich someday, the other can always concoct a seemingly familial connection.
In short, they’re trying to get some benefits.
"It’s not a good time for the Wang family now. Come back another day!" Zhou Yan refused, in her heart seeing Lin Xi as one of those people.
Because, in her impression, Lin Xi was a poor student.
Recent facts also proved that Lin Xi always wore shabby clothes, seemed to have no money, so how come today he’s suddenly dressed in Armani?
"You can’t stop me," Lin Xi bypassed Zhou Yan and said as he went around her.
Zhou Yan’s two subordinates, about to scold Lin Xi, were stopped by her. She knew that even if the three of them worked together, they wouldn’t be a match for Lin Xi.
Not to mention if all the police present here joined forces, they still wouldn’t be a match for this rogue.
Feeling helpless, Zhou Yan gave a signal to her subordinates to follow Lin Xi, worried he’d cause trouble.
Inside the villa, several police officers stood like guards, their expressions solemn.
Some officers, finding Lin Xi’s face unfamiliar, intended to question him but seeing Zhou Yan with him refrained from further inquiry.
"Stop, what are you doing?" A young officer suddenly approached from the side, yelling at Lin Xi, and looking at Zhou Yan with an inquisitive look.
Zhou Yan, seeing this, ignored it, pretending not to see it.
This person from the bureau, named Ren Hao, was a proud graduate of a prestigious university, and was particularly handsome. So upon arriving here, he acted as if he was fully in charge, demanding everyone follow his command.
Especially upon seeing Zhou Yan for the first time, he publicly and fervently declared his love.
Of course, Zhou Yan disliked such people and rejected him outright without any kindness.
"I’m here to see Elder Wang. Can you lead the way?" Lin Xi said.
"What do you mean by that?" Hearing this, Ren Hao’s face turned a bit ugly, and he asked with a stern face.
"Aren’t you the security guard for Elder Wang’s house?" Lin Xi’s expression showed slight confusion.
"I’m from the bureau, assigned to handle this incident, not a security guard!!!"
"Oh, not a security guard, huh. Sorry, could you step aside, please? I have important matters with Elder Wang!"
After saying this, Lin Xi didn’t bother with Ren Hao, who stood frozen, and walked toward the hall.
The decor of the Wang family’s hall was very modern. On the leather sofa sat five people, two elderly, two middle-aged, and a young person, their appearance roughly the same as what he saw the previous night, except for the missing young girl.
Under everyone’s puzzled gaze, Lin Xi walked to the elder in the middle, slightly bowed, and said, "Hello Elder Wang, my name is Lin Xi. Does this look familiar?"
At this moment, everyone noticed that Lin Xi suddenly had a thumb-sized stone in his hand, with nothing special about it, the kind easily found on the street.
"Where did you get this?" The previously weary Elder Wang suddenly focused, appearing extremely excited.
"My grandfather gave it to me, asking me to take care of the Wang family when I had the chance," Lin Xi said earnestly.
Wang Shuo, Elder Wang’s son, over fifty years old, was the current "Sect Leader" of the Wang family, exuding an extraordinary demeanor, likely influenced by Elder Wang and his many years as the "Sect Leader."
Even with his good upbringing, upon hearing Lin Xi’s words, he couldn’t help but frown.
Take care of the Wang family?
This person’s tone is really audacious! Regardless of whether his father knew him or not, his impression of this young man wasn’t great.
The other three members of the Wang family weren’t as composed as Wang Shuo, especially the young man who glared at Lin Xi as if to warn him to watch his words.
At this point, everyone expected Elder Wang to be upset too, but instead, he became even more thrilled, saying, "As soon as you took it out, I guessed you were the senior’s grandson. Now Xiaoxian is saved."
In the past, he once casually helped the senior, who then miraculously appeared several times during crises at the Wang family, turning situations around single-handedly with nearly unimaginable means.
Therefore, his grandson naturally wouldn’t be lacking.
"Can I have it for a moment?" Elder Wang asked hopefully.
"Of course."
Receiving the stone from Lin Xi, Elder Wang fumbled in his pocket, retrieving a stone similar to Lin Xi’s.
With trembling hands, Elder Wang combined the two stones, and they fit together perfectly, forming a stone strip.
This scene amazed everyone, rekindling their curiosity about Lin Xi’s identity and speculating on the story behind it.
The elderly Madam Wang’s cloudy eyes brightened slightly, as if she understood something.
Even Zhou Yan couldn’t help but glance curiously at Lin Xi.
Afterwards, Elder Wang introduced the family to Lin Xi: his wife sat next to him, opposite was his middle-aged son Wang Shuo, beside him was his daughter-in-law, and in the corner sat his grandson Wang Pei.
There was also a youngest granddaughter, named Wang Xian, who was kidnapped last night. Elder Wang briefly explained the kidnapping location and process to Lin Xi.
"Did the kidnappers call?" Lin Xi finally asked.
"Yes, the ransom is one hundred million," Elder Wang replied.