Genius Club.

Chapter 166 Bait
MX Company, 20th floor, Lin Xian’s office.

Lin Xian sat at his desk, turning a pen, thinking about what Chu Shanhe had said to him at noon.

According to the evidence currently in the hands of the Donghai Public Security Bureau, Tang Xin was a woman with a very chaotic private life and a fickle nature, which is why she was murdered out of revenge...

This incident is supported by dashcam video and chat records on Tang Xin's phone, so it seems that there is nothing wrong with this reasoning.

unless……

【All that evidence is false.】

If it is fake, was it also forged by Zhou Duanyun and his accomplices?
Then another question that follows is -

[Who is Zhou Duanyun's accomplice? ]

So far, Zhou Duanyun has shirked his responsibility very well, and Tang Xin's case has been settled by a clear culprit, so no one except Lin Xian suspects him at present.

Lin Xian's suspicion is merely subjective speculation and there is no evidence.

We must find some more clues.

The breakthrough point of all these problems lies in the evidence fabricated to discredit Tang Xin:
"We have to find a way to see the evidence."

Lin Xian closed his eyes.

I thought of a person's figure...

Ji Lin.

He clicked on the news report and began searching for news about Ji Lin.

Perhaps it was because the Oscars ceremony was about to be held... Ji Lin's story frequently made headlines in the entertainment section, and everyone was concerned about whether he could successfully win the Oscar for Best Screenplay.

After all, this heavyweight Oscar award has not yet been won by a native Chinese.

Lin Xian looked through some news and found that Ji Lin often attended activities and banquets in Donghai City and appeared on TV very frequently.

This is somewhat different from his "otaku style" in previous years. I wonder if it is because the entertainment capital behind him requires him to create momentum.

After some inquiries, the owner of a publishing house with whom Lin Xian had a previous cooperative relationship told him that Ji Lin would attend a book fair the day after tomorrow morning.

"Why has Ji Lin suddenly become so high-profile recently?"

Lin Xian narrowed his eyes:

'Something's not right'

……

the day after tomorrow.

The outer hall of Donghai City Library, book expo.

This place is divided into several areas and is very lively.

After all the activities were over, Lin Xian followed the boss of the publishing house and met Ji Lin backstage.

"Lin Xian?" Ji Lin turned around and saw the unexpected visitor:
"I didn't expect to see you here."

"Do you have time now?" Lin Xian asked:
"There are some things I want to talk to you about alone. If you are busy, we can arrange another time."

"It's okay, come this way."

Ji Lin took Lin Xian into a reception room and asked him to sit down.

Lin Xian directly stated his purpose.

Ji Lin nodded thoughtfully:
"Really? You heard about it. But it doesn't matter. There is no such thing as a wall that is impenetrable. Sooner or later, the news that I assisted in the investigation at the Donghai Public Security Bureau will get out. I don't really care about these things."

"I hope you don't mind." Lin Xian said:
"The main reason is that Tang Xin is my high school classmate. I am very concerned about this case and want to consult about some things."

"Of course, don't be embarrassed. I know you have things that need to be kept secret. Anyway, if possible, I want to make things clear. After all, this is about Tang Xin's reputation. Although she has passed away, her parents and family are still alive. She should keep her innocence in the world, right?"

Ji Lin lowered his head and smiled:
"Lin Xianni is such a kind person... I understand your thoughts. To put it simply... you don't believe the evidence that the police found about Tang Xin. You think someone maliciously forged evidence to discredit Tang Xin."

Lin Xian nodded:
"That's pretty much it."

"I understand your thoughts, Lin Xian." Ji Lin changed his sitting position, looked at Lin Xian and said:

"Because I am the same as you. Actually, we came to Donghai City for the same purpose."

"What's the purpose?" Lin Xian asked. "To avenge a friend." Ji Lin replied.

friend?

Lin Xian recalled Ji Lin bowing at Xu Yun's memorial service:
"Professor Xu Yun is your friend? You two seem to be...friends regardless of age?"

"No."

Ji Lin shook his head:
"Xu Yun is my sister's husband."

"Isn't that your brother-in-law?" Lin Xian said directly.

Really are……

Brother-in-law is brother-in-law, why make it so troublesome.

"Brother-in-law..."

Ji Lin looked at the ceiling and crossed his arms:

"That's true in theory, but I've never called him brother-in-law, nor have I ever considered him a relative. I've always considered him a friend."

"why?"

"Because I was adopted, I have no blood relationship with my sister."

"Ok."

Lin Xian thought about Ji Lin's family relationships and found them to be quite complicated:

"So your purpose in coming to Donghai is to find the murderer who killed Xu Yun?"

"That's right." Ji Lin nodded:

"Although Xu Yun and I don't have any direct relationship, because of my sister, Xu Yun often gave me some books and told me some science stories when I was a child. I think we have a pretty good relationship."

"I didn't have many friends since I was a child. Apart from my sister, Xu Yun can be considered my first friend in life... It's just a pity that he died, and the murderer has not been caught yet. That's why I came to Donghai City and never left. My purpose... is to find the murderer who killed Xu Yun and avenge him."

I see……

Lin Xian had never been able to figure out the relationship between Ji Lin and Xu Yun, nor could he understand why Ji Lin, who originally didn't like to go out, suddenly joined the Donghai Public Security Bureau to assist in the investigation.

Now I completely understood that there was such a relationship between him and Xu Yun.

"That's why I said, I understand your feelings, Lin Xian."

Ji Lin turned his head and looked into Lin Xian's eyes:
"As Tang Xin's classmate, it is indeed difficult for you to accept that she had such a bad record and died of passion. It is precisely because of this consideration that the Donghai City Police have not yet made public the information that damages Tang Xin's reputation."

"But... facts are facts, and evidence is evidence. Now that the murderer of Tang Xin has been identified, it is only a matter of time before the truth is announced in the police report."

"If you don't trust our findings, I can let you take a look at the information that hasn't been made public yet, and you can make your own judgment."

"May I?"

Lin Xian was very surprised.

He had only intended to ask about Ji Lin's situation, and never thought that he would be able to see the information that the police had not disclosed...

Is this legal?

"In principle, it's not possible." Ji Lin smiled:

"But I can make an exception for you."

After a pause, Ji Lin continued:

"To be honest with you, Lin Xian, even if you didn't come to see me today, I would come to see you sooner or later."

"why?"

"Because there are many things in Professor Xu Yun's case that are closely related to you. Of course, I'm not saying that you are the murderer, but some things are really hard to explain. I always feel that... there seems to be some unusual secrets between you and Professor Xu Yun."

Ji Lin raised his head and looked at Lin Xian:

"Can you tell me..."

"[Why do all the licensing income from the chemical substance developed by Xu Yun belong to you?]"

(End of this chapter)