Lin Xi leaned on Chen Xiao’s shoulder for a while, then continued her work.

Chen Xiao watched her back, already making a decision in his heart.

When Lin Xi might be in danger, as a husband, he wouldn’t make any other choice.

But Han Zai’s safety still needed some consideration.

Moreover, whether it’s Han Zai or Lin Xi, both were now uncertain.

So Chen Xiao dialed a number at this time.

"Hello, Chen Xiao, what’s up?"

Guo Qing, who was far away in Shencheng City, answered the call.

"How’s your progress over there?"

"Very smoothly! Now that my uncle is here, the deal for the land at Yang Lake just needs some procedural work."

"That’s good, but I’m calling because I need your help," said Chen Xiao.

Guo Qing was a bit puzzled, "Didn’t I give you their number? You can contact them directly."

"I will contact them, but I think it would be more appropriate if you called them."

"Okay, tell me what the issue is, and I’ll contact them."

Chen Xiao explained the situation. After Guo Qing thought for a moment, he said, "For this kind of thing, it seems the person who called you earlier isn’t suitable. I’ll contact Mouse to go to you."

"Mouse?"

"He’s a sworn brother of mine, very clever and also from Yangguan. He just got out last year. He’s best at tracking and has some training, so his protection skills are decent."

Chen Xiao was slightly surprised, "Great, help me get in touch with him, but it’s best to send several people to cover multiple points."

"Don’t worry about it; Mouse is very cunning. Even without my reminder, he knows what to do."

Since Guo Qing said so, Chen Xiao didn’t say much more.

Five minutes later, Chen Xiao received a call from an unknown number; it was Mouse calling.

"Hey, Brother Chen, it’s Mouse."

"Hello, has Guo Qing talked to you?"

"We’ve discussed it. Just send me the information and photo of the person you need protected via MMS."

"Okay." Chen Xiao had just said a word when the call was hung up.

Chen Xiao was taken aback for a moment, then sent Han Zai’s information and photo to Mouse via MMS.

The latter replied with a trendy "ok."

Chen Xiao sighed in relief and then drove back to the Lin Family.

When he got home, Old Chen and his mother had already gone to bed, even his mother-in-law was resting. Only his father-in-law was dozing on the sofa, letting the TV play.

Lin Shanhu originally wanted to heat up some food for Chen Xiao, but Chen Xiao politely declined, urging him to quickly go to rest.

After Lin Shanhu returned to his room, Chen Xiao didn’t waste any time, lying on the bed and closing his eyes to rest.

The night gradually deepened.

Under Building 11 of Tongkang District, a man sat on the green lawn, smoking one cigarette after another.

He occasionally glanced up at a certain window.

But the room that had its lights on earlier tonight likely wouldn’t light up again tonight.

After finishing a cigarette, the man crushed the butt under his foot and lit another one.

With a deep inhale, the cigarette’s tip glowed brighter, reflecting two flames in his eyes.

But soon, the exhaled smoke concealed his face in darkness again.

By the time he finished this cigarette, there was already a small pit under his foot.

He fumbled in his pocket, pulling out two items.

One was another cigarette, and the other was a hairpin.

He looked at them for a moment, hesitated, then buried the hairpin in the pit.

After doing all this, the man finally left.

As time passed, the district became even more silent.

Only when dawn broke did lights in several households come on, and people began moving around the district again.

Chen Xiao woke up promptly that morning.

After waking, Chen Xiao had breakfast with his in-laws and parents.

After breakfast, Chen Xiao called Lin Xi.

"Hey, hubby, you’re awake."

Though Lin Xi was smiling, there was a clear hint of exhaustion in her voice.

Chen Xiao asked, "Did you spend the whole night alone?"

"Mm-hmm, spent the night locked in the office, thinking about how they might succeed."

Chen Xiao: "That problem is indeed troubling, but some issues can’t be solved just by thinking long enough. Why exhaust yourself?"

"Hehe, you don’t get it, I think I’ve figured out a perfect way for them!"

Chen Xiao perked up, "Can you tell me about it?"

"Nope, there’s no need for me to cooperate with that method. I just need to be the same today as I was yesterday, and I came up with it thanks to your hint."

"My hint?" Chen Xiao muttered, but he seriously said, "You need to tell me everything. I don’t want anything to happen to you."

"Trust me, this time I’ll truly catch the turtle in the jar. If you’re really worried about my safety, just watch over me from a hidden place, and don’t let me out of your sight."

Speaking of which,

Lin Xi earnestly added, "Hubby, you... really don’t have to worry about me. I’m actually quite capable. Besides, Qiao Zhiyuan has been released, and the case announcement has been made."

As Chen Xiao listened to her over the phone, he was also getting his parents and in-laws into the car.

He felt that when Lin Xi mentioned today and yesterday, he guessed her method.

So Chen Xiao didn’t delay any further and started his arrangements.

After reminding Lin Xi once more, Chen Xiao hung up the phone.

In the car, Han Meixiang and his mother were very concerned about Lin Xi. Old Chen remained silent, but it was clear he wasn’t any better than the women.

Only Lin Shanhu said sternly, "Chen Xiao, follow your plan. Xiaoxi is my child; I know she won’t be careless."

Chen Xiao nodded while driving, occasionally checking the rearview mirror.

As he drove onto the highway, a car immediately followed behind.

Seeing the car, Chen Xiao pulled into the emergency lane, and the car behind followed suit.

Luo Dali got out of the car, skipping greetings with the elders, and asked:

"Brother Chen, is it really that serious this time?"

"It’s not that it’s serious, it’s just that the other side keeps playing tricks, and we can’t be careless."

Luo Dali didn’t say much, "Alright, I’ll take care of Uncle Chen and Uncle Lin. I’ll get them safely back to Dongzhou."

"Great, I won’t say more. See you in Dongzhou."

After handing the car keys to Luo Dali, Chen Xiao quickly drove Luo Dali’s car toward the next exit.

By the time Chen Xiao got off the highway, Lin Xi was already with the task force team members at a bun shop in the county town.

Lin Xi used to visit this bun shop often when she lived in Yangguan.

The first day she returned to Yangguan as the head of the task force, she brought the team members here!

It was breakfast time now!