Chapter 2485: Chapter 2486: Tremors in All Directions

“Why on earth would such a thing happen?”

Before the assistant could say anything, Lin Jingzhan’s eyes lit up!

“Where is this ship now?”

“It’s not far from us, we are following up closely.”

Lin Jingzhan suddenly stood up, pacing back and forth in the office, a frown constantly locked on his face.

“This little bastard really knows how to stir up trouble!”

“Hmm?”

Everyone wasn’t quite sure what he meant.

Lin Jingzhan turned to Liu Hong’s assistant, “Do you have information on this ship?”

“I’ve already got it all sorted out.” The assistant said while holding a USB drive.

“Bring it up and let’s see.”

Suddenly, data about the cruise appeared on the computer, and Lin Jingzhan’s expression remained calm, as if everything was within his expectations.

“It must be him.”

Upon hearing this, everyone in the conference room turned their attention to Lin Jingzhan.

“You mean to say…” Liu Hong asked tentatively.

“Lin Yi did it.” Lin Jingzhan responded:

“The people on the ship, their identities are not ordinary. It’s the perfect bargaining chip to threaten them. Other than Lin Yi, no one would do such a thing.”

“It does seem quite possible.” Liu Hong murmured, understanding Lin Yi’s style fairly well.

“It’s not just possible, it’s almost certain.” Lin Jingzhan proclaimed:

“This matter erupted on our turf, Lin Yi’s goal was to seek protection.”

“But can this method really threaten them?” Liang Xianghe spoke softly.

“That, I can’t say for sure.” Lin Jingzhan answered:

“But the people he’s captured have formed enough of a bargaining chip, sufficient to sit down at a negotiation table.”

Everyone was silent, considering the next steps.

Before this, Central Guards Brigade was passive, but because of Lin Yi, even if not turning the tables, they’ve gained enough leverage to equalize the situation.

Therefore, at this moment, no one was feeling comfortable.

Lin Jingzhan took out his phone and dialed Lin Yi’s number.

Meanwhile, Lin Yi on the ship was still monitoring the movements of the tourists.

From time to time, he would glance at the nautical map to understand the position of the cruise ship.

He was well aware that the ship had gotten this far without any warnings, surely Lin Jingzhan must now know what was going on.

Otherwise, it couldn’t be this peaceful.

Ring, Ring, Ring–

Lin Yi’s phone rang, seeing it was from Lin Jingzhan.

“You’re at sea, aren’t you.”

“Yes.”

“What’s the final docking point? I’ll arrange for someone to pick you up and bring you back.”

“My identity has not been exposed yet, if our people come to pick me up, it will give others a handle, and there will be more trouble later, you don’t need to pick me up.”

Facing the sea breeze, Lin Yi’s face was expressionless, his tone carrying an indescribable carefreeness.

“Don’t worry, I have arranged everything for what follows, just wait for my good news.”

“Don’t mess around, kid, be obedient.” Lin Jingzhan’s tone softened, like a kind old man.

He was very aware that both parties were in a stalemate.

No one could guarantee that the other wouldn’t do something desperate.

Thus, Lin Jingzhan was very concerned about Lin Yi’s safety and hoped he would come back soon.

“Don’t worry, I’m about to become a father, I won’t joke with my own life, I have everything in mind, wait for my good news.”

Saying this, Lin Yi hung up the phone, his mood improving significantly.

Since Lin Jingzhan knew about this matter, Lin Yi himself didn’t need to worry anymore.

In this place, no one would dare to touch him from outside.

“Mr. Lin Yi, Gerard has called.” Kenji Nakada approached softly, holding a phone.

Lin Yi nodded, took the phone, and spoke in perfect English:

“Hello, Mr. Gerard.” Lin Yi said with a smile.

It’s been so many days, and the person we have been waiting for is him.

“I command you to release the person, or you will suffer a horrible death!”

“It doesn’t matter, you can send someone over, at worst we all die together, I have nothing to lose anyway.” Lin Yi said with a smile:

“As for you, you only have three days, don’t make me wait too long. If after 72 hours, things are not done according to my plan, then I invite you to watch a good show.”

Lin Yi actively ended the call and left the phone behind.

Ready to talk with Gerard at any moment.

Having arranged everything, Lin Yi felt slightly relieved.

Lazily lying on the deck, as if on a vacation.

Unknowingly, two days had passed.

This incident spread to every corner like a tsunami.

…

“Damn! Lin Bro has gone crazy!”

In the bar, Liang Jinming, who just came out of the restroom, rushed to Qin Han and Gao Zongyuan’s side.

“What the hell is this?” Gao Zongyuan cursed.

“Stop freaking drinking, Lin Bro is in trouble.”

“Huh?”

Qin Han and Gao Zongyuan put down their glasses simultaneously, “What happened?”

“Just take a look for yourself.”

Liang Jinming handed over his phone, displaying a news article.

The two took the phone and, after reading, their faces turned ashen.

“Fuck, he asked us to arrange a boat for this?!”

Before this, they were just following Lin Yi’s plan and didn’t know he intended to do such a thing.

The news shook the three of them as if the sky had fallen!

…

Tilia Island, Kandaya Forest Early Stage.

Lin Jingzhan and his group were making adjustments, preparing to move forward.

“Where’s Song Jinmin, hasn’t he returned yet?” Lin Jingzhan casually asked.

“Maybe he saw some woman and went to have an intimate conversation,” said Red Ace Mira.

“That damn dog.”

In a few minutes, Song Jinmin, with a cigarette in his mouth, walked back from a distance.

Lin Jingzhan stood up and called out:

“Let’s go, keep moving.”

“Wait, there’s something I need to tell you.”

“What is it?”

Song Jinmin tossed over a newspaper, “Your son has gone crazy; take him to see a doctor.”

Lin Jingzhan opened the newspaper, first frowning tightly, then his expression relaxed.

“Ha-ha, that’s my son!”

…

Central Guards Brigade Combat Conference Room.

The heavy atmosphere still lingers.

These few days, no one has gone home, except for Liang Xianghe and Liu Hong. Everyone looked disheveled, with wild beards, barely recognizable as human.

They were all worried about Lin Yi’s wellbeing, feeling nervous and restless.

If something really happened to Lin Yi, it would be a major blow for everyone present.

“How much longer?” Liang Xianghe asked in a low voice, cigarette in mouth.

“5 hours and 42 minutes.”

“There’s still no movement from that side, right?”

Liu Hong nodded, “I guess they will hold out until the last moment.”

“Don’t be so sure; we don’t have much of an advantage, anyone could flip the table.”

Liu Hong’s expression was conflicted, hesitating for a long time.

“Elder Lu, if they really flip the table, what should we do?”

“I have prepared all preventive measures, I can’t guarantee others, but I will definitely bring him back.”