The Secret of the Yoga Club: The Women's Identity is Not Simple

Section Chief Jiang's reaction was somewhat frustrating for Lin Feng, but he didn't take it too seriously.

If it were easy to find out about this, it would seem too convenient.

Chen Liangliang served as mayor here for five years, and his network of relationships is intricate and deeply rooted.

Now, as the Vice Governor of Jiangbei Province, he wields real power and is sure to have many loyal followers and those with shared interests around him.

These people rely on Chen Liangliang for their livelihood, so naturally they'll help him cover up his shady dealings from back then. As for whether Section Chief Jiang is one of Chen Liangliang's men, it's still hard to say.

But judging from his attitude today, Lin Feng intuitively felt that he didn't seem like a lackey of the Chen family.

If so, he wouldn't need to advise Raymond Lam to "stay out of this mess" at all; he could have just given him a few perfunctory words and passed the message on to Chen Liangliang.

Moreover, he was in really bad shape today; he looked like he was being suffocated by something.

The phone call mentioned going to the hospital the next day, and coupled with his listless appearance, Lin Feng thought that perhaps this was a good starting point.

Instead of trying to pry into Section Chief Jiang's character, we should first figure out what he's afraid of, or what he's carrying on his shoulders.

Back at his rented hotel, Lin Feng leaned back on the sofa and lit a cigarette. The night outside the window in Binzhou was hazy and gray, with rain still falling lightly. In the distance, the chimneys in the direction of the mining area were still emitting white smoke, which looked like wisps of fog under the streetlights.

I went over the details of my meeting with Section Chief Jiang in my mind again. Section Chief Jiang's reaction when he heard the words "Secretary Wang" and "Chen Liangliang" was alert, not feigned.

Having spent so many years in officialdom, one should have long since developed the ability to remain calm and collected, but the change in one's eyes in that instant cannot lie.

This shows that Secretary Wang's matter is indeed true, and Section Chief Jiang not only knew about it, but knew more than the average person.

I had just finished smoking half a cigarette when my phone rang.

I glanced down at the caller ID; it was Kui Zi calling.

"Brother Lin, something's come up. The informant who's been giving us the information can't be reached today. I've called him several times, but his phone is off. I had people search his usual teahouse and chess room, but they all said they didn't see him today. That old guy used to go to the teahouse to play chess every single day without fail, but today he's suddenly disappeared. I was afraid he'd been targeted, so I didn't dare stay any longer and took the men to retreat to the east side of the city."

"You did the right thing. Safety first. Send two more men to keep watch around that teahouse, but don't get too close. See if there's anyone suspicious. If the informant just went out on his own, he should come back. If he was taken away, there will definitely be some commotion around the teahouse. Remember, don't get into any fights with anyone, and retreat if anything happens."

"Understood. Brother Biao just sent word that he found out Liu Xianghu's mistress has opened a beauty salon in Zijin City. He'll be sending someone in to investigate in the next few days. Also, Brother Biao told me to tell you that the mine owners in Binzhou are very close to the Chen family. Several of the big mine owners were helped up by Chen Liangliang back then, which is considered the Chen family's foundation in Binzhou. Be careful over there, and don't have any direct contact with these people."

"Got it. Let me know if there's any progress on Brother Biao's side. Be careful too, and contact me anytime if anything happens." Lin Feng stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray, got up, walked to the window, and peeked down through a crack in the curtains.

Everything was normal on the street downstairs. A few pedestrians hurried by, and a large truck rumbled past.

He lowered the curtains, picked up the landline in the room, dialed the intercom in the next room, and called Xiao Li over.

Xiao Li was the most clever one under Kui Zi. He was lean, had a lively eye, and looked like a capable person.

Having followed Kui Zi for several years, he had mingled with all sorts of people in Binzhou. Although his connections weren't deep, he was quite good at gathering information, especially errands and surveillance, which he did even better than the seasoned veterans.

Once inside the room, he gently closed the door and stood at the entrance waiting for Lin Feng to speak.

Lin Feng gave a general overview of Section Chief Jiang's basic information, and then asked him to check at several major hospitals in Binzhou City to see if he could find Section Chief Jiang's medical records or hospitalization information.

Whether it's the First Municipal Hospital, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, or the Mining Bureau Hospital, write down any clues you have. Focus on two main areas: first, what illness does he have, and second, are any family members hospitalized?

Section Chief Jiang said he's going to the hospital tomorrow. Judging from his condition today, this illness must be serious.

I don't know if his wife is around, but at his age, with elderly parents and young children to support, the pressure must be immense if a family member gets sick.

If he was sick on his own, then his mental state is even more understandable. He was working while sick and dealing with all these troublesome things, so it's no wonder he was so listless.

Xiao Li nodded and noted down Section Chief Jiang's name and workplace in his phone's memo app. "Don't worry, Mr. Lin, I'm good at this kind of thing. I helped Brother Kui check several times when I was at Hohai University. I have a few acquaintances at the hospital, so checking medical records won't be difficult. Give me two days, and I'll go to every hospital in Binzhou that can do it."

"Okay. Take this 20,000 yuan for now. Let me know if it's not enough. Contact me anytime if you have any news. Remember, don't let anyone know you're investigating this, including the hospital nurses and security guards. If you find someone following you, leave immediately. Don't take any risks."

Xiao Li took the money, put it in his coat pocket, said "Understood," turned around, opened the door, and quietly slipped out.

Lin Feng leaned back on the sofa, lit another cigarette, picked up his phone and looked at it; there were no new messages on the screen.

He got up, drew the curtains tightly, checked the door lock again, then sat back on the sofa and continued reading the information about the Shanshui Group on his phone.

The highway collapse, Secretary Wang, Section Chief Jiang, and the missing informant—these seemingly scattered clues all point in the same direction.

During the years Chen Liangliang served as mayor of Binzhou, he left behind a mess of problems that no one could imagine.

The problem now is how to find a fulcrum that can change the whole situation.

While flipping through the documents, he silently planned tomorrow's arrangements. If Xiao Li could find out which hospital Section Chief Jiang had visited, he would have leverage for the next conversation.

If Kui Zi can re-establish contact with that informant, there will be new clues about Secretary Wang's whereabouts.

If we advance from both sides simultaneously, we can always find a breakthrough.