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The group looked at each other, not daring to speak.

Old Xie said, "We must give this letter to Brother Xiong and let him handle it."

I nodded: "It's okay, all the evidence can be given to Xiong Ge. I'll explain to him later."

Logically speaking, the evidence left by the tiger should definitely be shown to Dao Zai Xiong.

The tiger knew this too, so it left this letter to frame Erxia.

But I can prove Erxia's innocence and convince Daozaixiong, so it doesn't matter.

What I'm worried about now is Lei Zi.

Lei Zi has been implicated by the tiger, and this time, he's probably going to have a tough time.

Just then, screams came from the next room, like a pig being slaughtered.

I turned my head and asked, "What's going on? Who's yelling?"

Old Xie gritted his teeth: "It's Longhair Third Brother, Chen Sanbao. That bastard is Tiger's brother, and also Tiger's henchman. Tiger ran away, but he didn't!"

A Guang nodded: "Yes, Chen Sanbao is Tiger's fellow villager, as is Lei Zi from Sanlichuan. The three of them were originally in cahoots."

I didn't know what to say, so I pointed to the door of the next room and asked, "Can I ask Chen Sanbao?"

Old Xie and A Guang nodded and led me into the next room.

When I entered the door, I was startled.

There's a stainless steel welded chair here, with a person strapped to it, beaten to a pulp.

With a crooked nose, slanted eyes, and a mouth full of blood, is this Chen Sanbao, the Long-Haired Man?

When Chen Sanbao saw me, he became agitated and shouted incoherently, "Brother Zu, save me! I'm about to be beaten to death... I'm innocent! The tiger incident has nothing to do with me..."

"Shut up!" I yelled, glaring at him.

Long-haired Chen Sanbao was so frightened that he dared not shout anymore.

I asked A-Guang and Lao Xie, "What work has Chen Sanbao mainly been responsible for during this period?"

"Nominally the security captain, but actually, he's Tiger's personal assistant, always by Tiger's side." Old Xie kicked Chen Sanbao again, saying bitterly, "So, Chen Sanbao definitely knew about Tiger's long-planned scheme!"

I thought for a moment and asked, "If Chen Sanbao knew about the tiger's plot but didn't tell Xiong Ge, he certainly deserved to die. But... it's a bit strange, why did the tiger run away but Chen Sanbao didn't?"

This matter should have nothing to do with Chen Sanbao.

If the two conspired together, Tiger would definitely take Chen Sanbao with him and flee for their lives.

Furthermore, it's said that the tiger stole over a million yuan in cash—that's enough to fill half a sack, right? It must weigh dozens of kilograms! Doesn't the tiger get tired carrying so much cash?

If it were me, I would definitely bring a sidekick to carry sacks for me, right?

Old Xie was speechless after my question, and after a long while he stammered, "Maybe... Chen Sanbao stayed behind to gather information. Or maybe he tried to escape but failed."

I nodded and asked no more questions.

I have a feeling that there's something wrong with Lao Xie!

Did the tiger really steal over a million dollars? Did he also steal Dao Zai Xiong's gold bars?

By then, it was almost dawn.

Sister Li called me again, asking where I was and how things were going.

I gave a brief update: "Sister Li, I'll be right back, I'm fine."

Sister Li must have stayed up all night, waiting for me. I was so touched.

There's nothing for me to do at this entertainment center, so I'll take my leave now.

Before they had even left, they saw Lei Zi being brought over, bound hand and foot.

Liangzai followed behind with a few people.

"Brother Zu, Brother Zu!"

When Lei saw me, he shouted, "Brother Zu, what's going on? Why are you arresting me? I haven't done anything to betray Brother Xiong!"

I frowned and looked at Liangzai: "Did Xiong Ge send you to catch Lei Zi?"

"Well done." I nodded, called Lei Zi, A Guang, Lao Xie and the others aside, and pondered:

"Lei Zi is actually a good person, Liang Zi can vouch for that. He and Tiger aren't on the same side either. Don't hit him, wait until Xiong Ge has investigated thoroughly before we talk about it."

Ah Guang nodded: "I will pass on Brother Zu's words to Brother Xiong."

I thanked him, then walked up to Lei Zi and said calmly:

"Tiger betrayed us, stole over a million yuan from Xiong Ge, and ran away. Because you and Chen Sanbao are from the same hometown as Tiger and used to hang out together, we have to bring you here to investigate."

Lei Zi was stunned for a moment, then gritted his teeth: "That bastard Tiger, he's got me killed! I knew all along that this bastard wasn't human and would ruin me!"

I sighed and patted Lei Zi on the shoulder: "Don't get agitated. We'll get to the bottom of this. If Xiong Ge asks you any questions, just cooperate and tell the truth. You've always done a good job, so I'll talk to Xiong Ge about this."

Lei Zi was moved to tears: "Brother Zu, thank you so much. I will... I will..."

I shook my head, indicating to Lei Zi that he didn't need to say anything more, and turned to leave.

Actually, Dao Zixiong is stubborn and doesn't respond well to gentle persuasion.

You're begging him, and the more you act pitiful, the more he'll look down on you.

If Lei Zi understood Dao Zai Xiong's personality, he would insist that he had nothing to do with this matter and that Dao Zai Xiong would do whatever he wanted to him. I reckon that Dao Zai Xiong wouldn't make things difficult for him.

If she pretends to be pitiful, then things are hard to say.

It was already daylight when we left the entertainment center.

Gao Jianfeng and the old squad leader also stayed up all night, following me the whole time.

I borrowed a car from the entertainment center and took the old squad leader and Gao Jianfeng back to Hongxing Village.

Sister Li really hadn't slept all night; she hadn't slept at all. With dark circles under her eyes, she rushed over, asking, "Yaozu, are you alright?"

"Sister Li, I'm fine!" My heart warmed.

Without saying a word, Sister Li pulled me into her bedroom, closed the door, and then looked me up and down, even inspecting me.

I was touched and shy: "Sister Li, I'm really okay, I'm not hurt at all."

"Phew..." Sister Li breathed a sigh of relief, put her hands on my shoulders, and nodded, saying, "That night was terrifying. I really wanted to come find you, but Erxia wouldn't let me. She was afraid that if I came, it would interfere with your work..."

As she spoke, Sister Li's eyes reddened, and she burst into tears.

"Sister Li, it's my fault for making you worry." My heart ached, and I couldn't help but hug Sister Li.

Sister Li also pounced on me, wrapping her arms around my waist and burying her face in my chest: "Don't move, let me hold you tight."

I hummed in agreement and hugged Sister Li even tighter.

And so we stood there, embracing each other, motionless.

Time seemed to stand still, and the world consisted only of me and Sister Li.

I felt the two hot mounds on Sister Li's chest, which gradually spread throughout my body.

This moment is so blissful.

For a long, long time, Sister Li was unwilling to let go, and her two hands rubbed against my back.

I couldn't help myself either, and following Sister Li's rhythm, I gently stroked her back to comfort her.

Sister Li's breathing gradually became heavy.

I noticed that Sister Li's heart was beating very fast, with a loud thumping sound.

"Sister Li..." My mouth was dry, and I managed to speak with difficulty, "Sister Li, actually... I miss you too."

"Yes, I know..." Sister Li kept her head buried in my chest and whispered, "Don't move, don't talk, I'm listening to your heartbeat."