Chapter 2477: Chapter 2478: Rescue Plan

Yanjing, Ministry Courtyard.

Liang Northstar and Liang Xianghe were drinking tea in the courtyard.

“What did he say?” Liang Xianghe asked.

“He said nothing and hung up the phone.”

Liang Northstar picked up the teacup and sipped it gently, “Judging from his reaction, he seems to be angry with me.”

“It’s not a big deal, still young after all.”

“Perhaps he hasn’t let go of the Panama incident,” observed Liang Northstar:

“Moreover, this matter is definitely not as simple as it seems.”

Liang Xianghe’s hand, holding the teacup, paused mid-air.

“Are you suggesting they might manipulate the ancient manuscripts?”

Liang Northstar nodded gravely:

“The port project has already reached its middle and later stages. If something were to happen, it would have occurred already, not wait until now. I guess it won’t be long before the Americans make a move.”

“If that’s the case, we will have to send out Lin Yi,” Liang Xianghe declared:

“On foreign soil, having him or not are two different scenarios.”

“Too late,” said Liang Northstar:

“I guess after hanging up the phone, he’d already be making his move.”

“The current situation isn’t as serious as we imagined. With his abilities, blending in should be a breeze.”

“Not necessarily,” Liang Northstar shook his head, his fingers chasing the empty teacup around:

“These past few days, I’ve considered several methods in my mind, and have come to a conclusion.”

“What conclusion?” Liang Xianghe poured another cup of tea for Liang Northstar.

“If we opt for the normal route to break through, we’re bound to end in a lose-lose situation. With his foresight, he would have anticipated this.”

Liang Northstar held the teacup thoughtfully for a moment.

“I can’t imagine what method he would use to handle this, but it will definitely be something unexpected.”

“Heh…”

Liang Xianghe chuckled, “That’s his style.”

…

Inside Ji Qingyan’s office.

After Lin Yi hung up the phone, all eyes were on him.

“Lin Bro, how’s the situation?”

“Not good,” Lin Yi replied gravely:

“What’s the situation like over there? Tell me.”

“Our company sent over a dozen engineers there, led by my uncle, along with more than thirty people from China Construction. In total, less than fifty people, all trapped in the hotel now.”

“They must have been blocked,” Lin Yi inferred.

“I heard there’s a riot, and both the Americans and the Japanese have gone there for peacekeeping, but I don’t know the specifics,” said Gao Zongyuan:

“As long as my uncle can be brought back, I don’t really care about the others.”

“Let’s not talk about this for now,” He Yuanyuan interjected:

“With our capabilities, it’s definitely impossible to bring them back ourselves; this needs to be addressed on a national level.”

“Things are not as simple as you think, significant enough to affect global stability. If anything goes wrong, it could trigger worldwide turmoil.”

Initially, Lin Yi hadn’t taken note of this.

But after hearing Gao Zongyuan’s explanation, everything became clear.

This was a carefully planned, sinister conspiracy!

They must have come for the ancient manuscripts!

Given the circumstances, bringing people back was going to be exceedingly difficult!

“So, what do we do? Is there really no way to handle this?” Gao Zongyuan asked.

“You all go back first; such matters can’t be solved overnight. I’ll think of a way to handle it,” Lin Yi said.

“Lin Bro, thank you for your hard work; I won’t say much else,” Gao Zongyuan expressed.

Lin Yi responded, “No need for pleasantries with me. Go back first and tell your families to stay calm.”

“Understood.”

After offering some reassurance, Gao Zongyuan and He Yuanyuan left.

Lin Yi sat on the sofa, silent.

Ji Qingyan didn’t know what to say and could only sit silently beside him.

At this moment, silence is the best help for him.

Subconsciously, Lin Yi touched his pocket, then withdrew his hand.

“You go ahead with your work, I need to take care of some other matters.”

“Mhm.” Ji Qingyan nodded lightly.

Lin Yi stood up and walked out.

Arriving at the parking lot, Lin Yi returned to his car but didn’t rush off. Inside, he found a cigarette.

All these things were bought by Ji Qingyan.

She would always have two cases of Maotai and several packs of good cigarettes from different brands, just in case there was a need.

Silently lighting a cigarette, Lin Yi went through all the matters in his head.

The entire Central Guards Brigade had been sent in, but still, there were no results.

Even if he went, it might not be of any use.

Rushing over would not be a wise choice.

If a large-scale conflict occurred, there would inevitably be casualties.

Lin Yi didn’t want such things to happen.

With a cigarette between his lips, Lin Yi called Liu Hong.

Without waiting for him to speak, Lin Yi said straight to the point:

“What’s the situation over there?”

“You already know?”

“Yes, is it serious? How many people are on their side?”

“All together, there are about 100 people. Both sides are at a standstill, and there’s no outcome yet.”

“Who are they?”

“Ghosts and Night Ghosts, organizations that are as famous as ours. This time it’s for real.”

“What’s the higher-ups’ stance?”

“At all costs, bring the people back.”

“I understand, hanging up now.”

Having obtained the information he wanted, Lin Yi hung up the phone and lit another cigarette.

The Ghost organization from Meiguons and the Night Ghosts from Japan are both very strong organizations, their strength is on par with the Central Guards Brigade.

And their goal is quite clear.

The situation could be settled if the ancient manuscripts were handed over.

But the problem is, that’s simply impossible.

Time ticked away, and Lin Yi smoked several cigarettes one after another.

It was almost as if he was adopting the posture of someone in Immortal Cultivation.

Knock knock knock–

Just as Lin Yi was deep in thought, he heard a knock on the car window and saw Ji Qingyan standing outside.

“Are you going out?” Getting out of the car, Lin Yi said: “I’ll take you there.”

Ji Qingyan waved away the smoke, “Why smoke so much, what are you trying to do?”

“Didn’t smoke that much.”

Lin Yi smiled and opened the car door, letting all the smoke out.

“How did you know I didn’t leave?”

“I saw you touching your pocket just now, and I knew you were looking for a cigarette.”

Lin Yi smiled; the one who knew him best was still Ji Qingyan.

“Go handle your business, don’t worry so much, I don’t need your concern.”

Lin Yi stared at Ji Qingyan, slightly surprised.

“Anyway, take care of yourself. If anything happens to you, our child will be fatherless. If someone bullies your child in the future, you know what that would be like.”

Lin Yi couldn’t help but laugh.

“Got it.”

He kissed Ji Qingyan on the forehead, “Go back. I’ll take care of this.”

“Be careful.”

“Mhm.”

Lin Yi got back into the car and immediately took out his phone to call Gao Zongyuan.

“Call Old Qin and Old Liang, let’s meet at Huaqing Lake. We need to discuss some matters. Don’t delay, the faster the better.”