amaotonovel Chapter 616 Backing off
Chapter 616 Backing off
The car turned onto a relatively secluded road, and the small, streetlit path seemed even quieter than usual. "That was a close call!" exclaimed a late-night snack shop owner, who was about to close his stall. "I heard the boss of a big company over there was kidnapped!"
The customers nearby were also surprised when they heard this: "Oh, isn't that the Lin Group that's been so popular recently? How did something like this suddenly happen?"
"Yeah, it was reportedly quite a fight! Luckily the police arrived just in time," another guest joined the discussion, their words filled with curiosity and concern. "I hope Mr. Lin is alright."
As everyone chattered, a black sedan quietly pulled up. A man in a well-tailored suit stepped out. He was none other than a subordinate of one of the Lin Group's competitors. "It looks like they've really run into trouble this time. We need to report this to the boss right away."
Elsewhere, in a well-hidden basement, Ye Ying and his remaining men were replanning their next move. "I didn't expect them to react so quickly..." one of them said somewhat dissatisfiedly, "If it weren't for the unexpected security guards and the subsequent interference from the police, perhaps we would have successfully resolved the situation."
Ye Ying glanced at everyone coldly, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly to reveal a sinister smile: "Failure is not terrible. What's important is what we learn from it. I believe that the opportunity will come again soon, and next time there will definitely not be so many obstacles."
Meanwhile, the police were also intensely investigating the incident. A senior detective frowned as he pondered the details of the case. "It seems this isn't just a simple kidnapping; it's likely involving a more complex background force. We must report this immediately to our superiors and request additional personnel."
It was already past eleven at night when they returned to the Lin family mansion. As the guard opened the gate to welcome everyone back, a young couple strolling outside stopped and peeked inside. "Wow, is this really the legendary, mysterious and powerful head of the Lin family? Even he himself has been attacked... But the way he handles things is truly admirable!"
The girl looked at her boyfriend with a hint of worry. "Do you think this will happen again? After all, it seems like the forces involved are quite complicated."
The boy held her hand tightly and offered some comfort: "It's okay. Look at that man's determined eyes. He will definitely be able to overcome any difficulties. Besides, we have such a smart police officer here!"
The light in the room gently shone on the desk. Lin Fan stood by the window, gazing at the distant city lights. "No matter what the other side's next move is, we must go all out to meet it." Turning to face his friends gathered on the sofa, he said firmly, "As long as we unite, with wisdom and courage, there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome."
Xu Kai patted Shen Wei's shoulder and said, "That's right. We must not let the enemy get carried away no matter what."
"Yes, and I believe that after this test, our relationship will become closer and stronger than ever!" Jiang Li echoed softly, her eyes full of confidence and expectations for the future.
At that moment, the shrill ring of the landline in the living room shattered the momentary silence. "Hello?" Lin Fan's expression suddenly grew serious after answering the call...
A familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar voice came from the other end of the phone, "Good evening, Mr. Lin. I think you should still remember who I am? The game has just begun, so stay tuned~" As the other party finished speaking and immediately hung up the call, the air in the room seemed to freeze in an instant.
Lin Fan slowly put down the receiver, looked at his friends, and said his final words seriously, "That person just now was Ye Ying. Obviously, the real showdown has not yet begun. Everyone, be mentally prepared."
"Ye Ying? He contacted us so quickly?" Shen Wei showed a hint of surprise on his face, and a hint of worry flashed in his eyes.
"Yes, they don't seem to be willing to give up easily." Lin Fan's expression remained firm, "But that doesn't mean we will back down."
Jiang Li clenched her fists, her eyes burning: "Boss Lin, no matter what happens, I will support you. Let's face this challenge together."
Xu Kai nodded in agreement. "That's right, we're not alone. The police are also assisting with the investigation. With our combined strength, we'll definitely be able to find their weaknesses."
Lin Fan nodded, his heart filled with gratitude. "Thank you for your trust and support. Since the other party has taken the initiative, we must also take action."
At that moment, the phone rang again. It was Xiao Liu. "Mr. Lin, the technical department just found some clues about the attacker from the surveillance footage and has sent the information to your email."
Lin Fan quickly picked up his phone and checked his email, which contained a video and some text messages. The video clearly showed the attacker's features: wearing a black cloak, a half-face mask, and holding a metal club.
"This person is indeed a bit strange," Shen Wei leaned in to look at the screen, "but the technical department should be able to analyze more useful information soon."
Xu Kai added: "At the same time, we must also closely monitor online discussions about tonight's events to ensure that false information is not spread."
Lin Fan nodded slightly and turned to look at Jiang Li. "Jiang Li, we need to issue a formal statement tomorrow to calm the emotions of our employees and the public. What do you think is the appropriate wording?"
Jiang Li pondered for a moment and replied, "I think we should emphasize the company's response measures and safety protection system, and thank the police for their quick response and support. At the same time, we should express our firm attitude towards this incident and our commitment to protecting the safety of every employee."
"Very good, let's prepare accordingly." Lin Fan said with satisfaction, "Also, we need to strengthen internal security measures. Lao Xu, you will be in charge of this work."
"I understand. I'll arrange it." Xu Kai agreed and turned to go out to assign the task.
The room fell into a brief silence, with only the faint sound of insects chirping outside the window.
"Brother Fan, I think we need a more comprehensive action plan." Shen Wei broke the silence. "This passive response is not a solution. We need to turn passivity into initiative and proactively find the opponent's weaknesses."
Lin Fan nodded approvingly. "That's right. We must learn more about the Origin World Kingdom and the true background of the 'Heavenly Key' as soon as possible."