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Chapter 810: The Long Battle

Chen Shi smiled and changed the subject, “It seems like the intense reaction from Lieguo is significant. By the way, do you still remember Shen Boss’s associate?”

“Why should I remember him?”

“He’s still keeping tight-lipped. He’s ready to do three years in prison for that huge sum. But if he finds out the person who promised him the money is now in trouble themselves and can’t pay him, will he remain loyal?”

He Jingjing suddenly widened her eyes, cold sweat breaking out on her forehead.

Seeing his threat had an effect, Chen Shi thought, let the fear continue to ferment in He Jingjing’s heart. He said to Lin Dongxue, “Let’s go back and re-examine that associate.”

“Okay!”

The two left, and Lin Dongxue said, “Are you planning a surprise move this time?”

“No, we’ll just watch at the intersection. Whatever they do inside doesn’t matter; what matters is they can’t leave this pawnshop.”

“Ah, imagine the pressure of doing something like this. I couldn’t do it…”

Chen Shi remembered seven years ago when He Jingjing used her biological father to eliminate her stepfather, smoothly gaining control of the pawnshop’s inheritance. After years of diligent management, she transformed from a poor, weak girl from a humble background into a self-made wealthy woman.

He wasn’t surprised she could orchestrate such a shocking case; perhaps this girl’s heart would never be satisfied.

As the commotion of quarreling and crashing came from the pawnshop, Lin Dongxue asked in confusion, “Are they fighting in there?”

“First, thugs raided, and now us. Their pressure must be exploding. Fighting is normal. Next, will they take action? We’ll stick here and watch that door without moving an inch.”

Chen Shi parked the car at the intersection, turned off the engine. The dark night on Shangma Street was the best camouflage. Lin Dongxue took out her phone, “I’ll call Xiaodong and have him come over. We’ll take turns resting tonight.”

“Okay, ask him to bring some stinky tofu on the way. Suddenly craving that.”

Chen Shi noticed Lin Qiupu was quite indulgent towards him. He could investigate however he pleased, this freedom was like back when he was with Song Lang.

He didn’t know when Lin Qiupu started realizing the similarities between him and Song Lang. Although Chen Shi remained calm during the recent probing, he was a bit anxious inside.

Secrets would be revealed sooner or later. His choice was to reveal them himself or let others discover.

Chen Shi glanced at Lin Dongxue, who was looking down at her phone. The light from the screen illuminated her lovely face brightly. In moments like these, he always wanted to tell Lin Dongxue the truth, but the words always lingered in his throat and were swallowed back.

Sighing almost inaudibly, Chen Shi was still heard by Lin Dongxue, who asked sympathetically, “What’s wrong? Are you upset?”

“No, I’m just a bit tired,” Chen Shi smiled.

“Hang in there a bit longer. Xiaodong will be here soon.”

“Any progress?”

“I’ve been checking the task force’s group chat. There are many leads, but none pointing to these two.”

At that moment, Xu Xiaodong knocked on the car window from outside. After he got in, he took out drinks, biscuits, and then handed a glass jar to Chen Shi, “Brother Chen, couldn’t find stinky tofu this late. How about fermented bean curd instead?”

Chen Shi made a series of frustrated gestures, “Do you think I wanted stinky tofu just to smell it? You might as well bring…”

“Don’t use coarse language,” Lin Dongxue reminded.

“You passed through Liberation Road. How could there be no stinky tofu? When you pass through Simei Lane, that stench explodes like a toilet. You can find it just by the smell!”

Xu Xiaodong looked ashamed, “I don’t usually eat that. I didn’t know where to buy it.”

Chen Shi considered, “Should I go myself?”

“You’re that eager for stinky tofu?” Lin Dongxue said, “Don’t go. What if something happens here while you’re gone?”

“That’s not likely.”

“Sometimes it’s hard to say. When you order delivery alone at home, it doesn’t come, but as soon as you go to the toilet, the doorbell rings.”

“How about ordering delivery?” Xu Xiaodong suggested.

“We’re staking out now. Order delivery? Don’t you think that reduces our presence?” Chen Shi scolded.

With lingering resentment over not getting stinky tofu, Chen Shi placed his hands on the steering wheel, staring at that door. After eleven o’clock, the whole street was so dark nothing could be seen. At that moment, a motorcycle rode by, its headlights glaring.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a delivery driver who parked in front of the pawnshop, carrying a bag of food inside.

Initially feeling a bit drowsy, Chen Shi suddenly became alert, “We need to confirm who comes out of that door!”

“I think it’s just a regular delivery guy,” Xu Xiaodong said.

“How can you be sure? Is he the same person who went in?” Chen Shi said, pushing open the car door. Lin Dongxue followed, stretching her stiff limbs.

About ten minutes later, the delivery guy emerged. He didn’t ride the motorcycle but walked straight up to them, pointing at Chen Shi’s car, asking in a manner reminiscent of a traffic cop, “Is this your car?”

“Yeah, what’s up?”

The delivery guy handed a small box to Chen Shi, “The people inside said this is for you.”

“For us?”

“Yeah, I forgot to check the note. It says ‘for the friends staking out outside.'”

Chen Shi took the box, thinking perhaps it was stinky tofu, but upon opening it, it was just stir-fried noodles.

He chuckled. So He Jingjing knew they were outside and chose this way to show her composure.

Unaware they were police officers, the delivery guy curiously eyed Xu Xiaodong, saying, “How much can you earn doing this job in a month?”

“Less than you delivering food.”

“Is that so?” The delivery guy returned to his motorcycle, looking skeptical.

“We’re exposed,” Lin Dongxue said.

“If we’re exposed, so be it. Doesn’t matter.”

Back in the car, Chen Shi opened the food box. Lin Dongxue said, “Hey, this food has been through their hands. What if they tampered with it?”

“They wouldn’t. That would be giving us a handle. She wouldn’t do that.” Saying so, Chen Shi took a bite.

The tedious stakeout continued until dawn. All three were exhausted. When the first light of morning shone in, Lin Dongxue rubbed her eyes and sat up, looking around the car. She was startled to see Chen Shi still awake and speaking, “Don’t worry, I didn’t sleep.”

“You scared me.”

“It was quiet all night.” Chen Shi rubbed his nose. The situation was turning into a prolonged battle.

Lin Dongxue yawned deeply, opened her phone, and suddenly shook Chen Shi’s arm excitedly, “Hey, we have a lead!”

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