At thirty, I started my comeback from the intelligence system.

This result is much better than the worst-case scenario Yang Yongchao had anticipated.

He breathed a sigh of relief, but his heart felt heavy.

Suspension means he cannot participate in the case investigation and cannot personally find the real culprit who killed Zhang Guowei and framed him!

On the other hand, Chen Geng was also allowed to leave after leaving his detailed contact information and being told not to leave the city in the near future.

At the entrance of the branch office, he "bumped into" Yang Yongchao, who had also just come out.

The two exchanged a glance, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

Yang Yongchao's eyes were filled with complex emotions, a mixture of gratitude, doubt, and scrutiny.

"Chen Geng," Yang Yongchao spoke first, his voice hoarse, "thank you for today. Without you, I might never be able to clear my name."

"Captain Yang, you're too kind. I was just stating what I saw."

Chen Geng said frankly, then lowered his voice.

"However, this is clearly aimed at you. Have you offended someone recently? Or... have you run into a tough case?"

Yang Yongchao's gaze sharpened, and he gave Chen Geng a deep look: "This is my business. Your... appearance today is also quite coincidental. Chen Geng, you'd better tell me the truth."

Chen Geng smiled bitterly to himself, knowing that Yang Yongchao's suspicions had not been dispelled.

He said seriously, "Captain Yang, I'm just an ordinary office worker. I'm a little clever, but I'm also afraid of trouble."

"But I think you're a good cop and shouldn't be wronged like this. That's all I have to say about today."

"But I believe you are not the murderer. If you need help... in certain areas that don't violate my principles or put me at too much risk, I can try."

He couldn't be too explicit, but he had to leave Yang Yongchao with the impression that "there might be a way," paving the way for what was to come.

Yang Yongchao stared at him for a few seconds, seemingly trying to find a flaw in his face, but in the end he just nodded:

"I've remembered what happened today. You should also be careful."

After saying that, he turned and strode away, his back looking somewhat lonely and heavy in the night.

Chen Geng returned home at nearly 10 p.m.

I was physically and mentally exhausted, but my brain was unusually active.

He forced himself to process some documents that might be needed for tomorrow's work, and briefly planned out the situation he might face at Hanfeng Group.

When the hands of the clock on the wall finally overlapped at twelve o'clock, Chen Geng took a deep breath and concentrated.

【Today's Intelligence List (3/3)】

[Intelligence 1: Global risk aversion is rising due to the ongoing fallout from the "Blue Carnival" terrorist attack and the escalating standoff between the US and Arizona in the Strait of Hormuz. International gold prices are expected to break through key resistance levels within the next 48 hours, with a significant increase. During the same period, the share prices of affected shipping companies may decline.]

Chen Geng's heart pounded as he read.

First, gold prices are going to rise.

This can be considered a "bonus" information given to him by the system, verifying the chain reaction of previous intelligence on the international situation.

He currently has several hundred thousand yuan in liquid funds, which he might be able to use to try his luck and make some quick money, accumulating more capital for his mother's medical treatment and future plans.

But that's not the point; it's just about accumulating strength.

[Intelligence 2: Due to health reasons and age, Li Pengcheng, the current chairman and president of Hanfeng Group, will retire soon for recuperation. His successor has been determined: Mu Xueke, the eldest daughter of the Mu family, a core member of Beijing Longhan Group, with a background from a prestigious overseas university and investment banking experience, will be appointed to the position. Longhan Group's penetration of Hanfeng Group has entered a new phase, and the internal power structure of the group will face a reshuffle.]

The Hanfeng Group is about to undergo a major change! The old president is retiring, and the new president, parachuted in, is named—Mu Xueke? And she's from the Longhan Group?

Chen Geng was taken aback for a moment, then couldn't help but burst out laughing, shaking his head with a smile.

Mu Xueke? The girl who worked at the convenience store and almost got killed in Luohu Park on Saturday night?

How could that be! It must just be someone with the same name.

It seems that even among the prominent families in the capital, naming is just a matter of this. Mu Xueke... This name sounds quite elegant, but the fates of people with this name are truly worlds apart.

One struggles to survive at the bottom of society, while the other is a wealthy heiress who runs a multi-billion dollar conglomerate.

It's true... people with the same name have different fates.

He couldn't connect the tall, mysterious, and low-key woman from last night with the "parachuted-in CEO."

After all, what CEO of a multi-billion dollar conglomerate would go for a run alone in the park in the middle of the night and even fight with a fugitive?

"A person from Long Han has become the president of Hanfeng... This is interesting."

Chen Geng's smile faded, and his expression turned serious.

Liang Dan is still fighting with Zhou Peng, who is backed by Lu Shiming. Now, a president from the Longhan Group with an even stronger background has been parachuted in... The waters of Hanfeng are getting muddier and muddier.

We must be more careful, while also seizing any opportunities that may arise from this change.

[Intelligence 3: The murderer of Zhang Guowei will visit the city funeral home around noon to pay their respects. Their identity will be disguised, and their stay will be brief; their intentions are unclear.]

The third piece of information greatly encouraged him, but he immediately frowned again.

The murderer is going to pay his respects to Zhang Guowei! This is a blatant provocation and a blatant disregard for the police's investigative capabilities! This is absolutely a golden opportunity to catch the murderer red-handed!

But... the intelligence report didn't say who the killer was, it only said they would go there.

How to identify it?

Call the police?

What should I tell the police?

Saying, "I suspect the murderer might go to the funeral"?

The reason?

Tell Yang Yongchao?

Yang Yongchao is currently suspended from his duties, and if he were to appear at the funeral home, wouldn't that only arouse more suspicion?

What if the murderer deliberately lured Yang Yongchao there, or what if there were other traps at the scene?

Chen Geng paced back and forth in the room.

Last time, he didn't want Yang Yongchao to go near the teahouse, but by some twist of fate, Yang Yongchao still went and almost got framed.

This time... Yang Yongchao might want to go to the murderer's funeral, both morally and logically, but if he goes at the same time, will it be used against him again?

"Let's not notify him," Chen Geng decided.

At least until the killer's identity is confirmed, it's best not to contact Yang Yongchao.

"Looks like I'll have to go and scout things out myself first."

Chen Geng's eyes hardened.

He had an intelligence advantage, knowing the approximate time and place where the killer would appear.

He could go in disguise, observe secretly, and see if there were any suspicious people.

Although dangerous, this is the only way to gain the initiative.

I have little connection to the case itself, and as long as I am careful and don't expose myself, there shouldn't be any major problems.

Rescuing Yang Yongchao is part of the plan, but Chen Geng isn't a fanatic if he really can't do it.

He quickly made a plan: tomorrow is Monday, and I have to go to work.

I'll go to the company as usual in the morning to see what Li Qianqian and Vice President Wang are up to.

You can log in to your account and trade gold futures in the meantime.

Then, under the pretext of going out at noon, he slipped away to the funeral home a little early. The city funeral home is in the east of the city, about half an hour from the company if there's no traffic. He left at 11:30, which should have been enough time.

After making up his mind, Chen Geng forced himself to sleep to conserve his energy.