"Cough, cough, cough, it really wasn't me. Doctor Xie, if it were me, I'd be shouting it from the rooftops. Why would I deny it?"
Seeing Xie Yun's alluring gaze, Lin Chen couldn't say it was false that he was tempted.
But he knew clearly that if he admitted it, let alone whether his identity would be exposed, he wouldn't be able to explain the content of the surveillance video at all!
"Absolutely impossible, I clearly heard your voice."
"There's no one else here. Tell me quietly, I promise I won't tell anyone else, okay?"
Xie Yun was persistent, directly grabbing Lin Chen's arm. Her chest rubbed against his arm incessantly, making him feel a little flustered.
Meanwhile, at the second branch villa of the Shangguan family.
Shangguan Hai placed a stack of documents on the table in front of Shangguan Hong.
"Father, it's all been investigated."
"The Mr. Lin that Ling'er mentioned is actually named Lin Chen. He's an ordinary person with no background. He even served a few years in prison for standing up for his girlfriend and was only recently released!"
"He has a sick old mother at home who needs a large sum for medical expenses."
"As for other information, it's all been erased, as if someone deliberately removed it."
Shangguan Hai, in one breath, revealed all the information he had learned about Lin Chen.
"Hmph, interesting. Shangguan Xiong, that old geezer, actually found a convict to help him transfer assets!"
After hearing Shangguan Hai's words, Shangguan Hong suddenly looked enlightened.
Serving time in prison for standing up for his girlfriend was enough to show that this Lin Chen was a man of loyalty and righteousness.
Now that he had just been released from prison, his mother was seriously ill and lacked funds for treatment.
At this time, Shangguan Xiong must have offered great rewards and tempted this Lin Chen, which was why he would help transfer assets.
"Brilliant, truly brilliant! This way, it'll be done without anyone knowing!"
With everything figured out, Shangguan Hong narrowed his eyes.
He genuinely admired his elder brother.
But no matter what, the Shangguan family's assets must belong to him, and absolutely cannot fall into the hands of others!
"Father, what do we do now? According to the information, this Lin Chen is currently working in the Chinese medicine department of the Fifth Hospital."
"And from what I've heard, Shangguan Xiong even asked someone to arrange Lin Chen's medical license."
"Do you think we should contact our godfather and ask him to take action personally?"
As he spoke, Shangguan Hai was already a little impatient.
For him, as long as Lin Chen was dealt with, Shangguan Xiong wouldn't be able to continue transferring assets, right?
"It seems we haven't been able to contact your godfather these past few days. Let's wait a bit longer. He's probably been delayed by something."
As soon as he heard Shangguan Hai mention his so-called godfather, Shangguan Hong also became somewhat depressed.
He had personally promised that with Shangguan Xiong's health, he would absolutely not live for more than half a month!
But now?
Half a month had passed, and Shangguan Xiong not only hadn't died but was as strong as an ox!
"Bang, bang, bang!"
However, as Shangguan Hong was feeling depressed, a series of knocks came from the second floor.
Hearing this sound, father and son exchanged glances, and a hint of joy appeared in their eyes.
"Hahaha! Speak of the devil, go and prepare good wine and food. We'll have a good drink with your godfather!"
Immediately, Shangguan Hong excitedly stood up from the sofa, hurried to the attic on the second floor, and opened the small door.
A thin old man with white hair appeared outside the attic.
"Hmm? Brother, you haven't seen me for half a month, how did you become like this?"
Seeing the state of the person in front of him, Shangguan Hong was startled.
He looked like he had aged twenty years!
If Lin Chen were present, he would have immediately recognized that Shangguan Hai's so-called godfather was none other than Yun Zhonghao, the culprit who had almost killed Shangguan Xiong!
"Hmph, that old scoundrel Shangguan Xiong, I don't know where he found a young man named Lin Chen. He actually broke my Golden Cicada Gu, causing my body to suffer a backlash and lose a lot of vital essence!"
Speaking of this, Yun Zhonghao's expression was one of uncontrollable rage.
If he hadn't run fast back then, he might have lost his old life right there!
"What? Young man? Lin Chen?"
Hearing Lin Chen's name, Shangguan Hong was stunned.
Good heavens, didn't his son just investigate Lin Chen's background, and he was just an ordinary person with no backing?
How could an ordinary person break Yun Zhonghao's Golden Cicada Gu?
He knew how powerful this Golden Cicada Gu was!
Back then, the head of a small family had offended Yun Zhonghao. Without a word, Yun Zhonghao released the Golden Cicada Gu, instantly making the family head unable to live and unable to die.
Even now, he could vaguely remember how miserable that family head had become later!
To him, this so-called Golden Cicada Gu was a divine skill!
How could it be broken by a young man in his early twenties now?
"Impossible. According to our investigation, this Lin Chen is just an ordinary person!"
Shangguan Hong was full of confusion at this moment, completely bewildered.
How could a young man who had just been released from prison possess such ability?
"Hmph! Do you think I would lie to you? If you don't believe me, you can go and experience it yourself!"
Seeing that Shangguan Hong didn't believe him, Yun Zhonghao was also angered.
Heaven knows, he had truly almost lost his life before. It took him so long to recover enough to barely go out.
"No, no, no, of course I believe you."
Seeing Yun Zhonghao getting angry, Shangguan Hong quickly waved his hands.
At the same time, he felt a sense of relief in his heart.
Fortunately, he was calm and had investigated Lin Chen's identity first, and had not chosen to act directly.
Otherwise, even Yun Zhonghao had suffered a setback, and if he had foolishly gone forward, wouldn't that be sending himself to his death?
"I'm here this time because I obtained another poison from my sect. As long as it's administered to Shangguan Xiong, I guarantee he'll die instantly. At that time, all of the Shangguan family's assets will be yours!"
At this moment, Yun Zhonghao, full of anger, took out a small porcelain bottle from his hand.
"How does this poison compare to the Golden Cicada Gu?"
Seeing the small porcelain bottle in Yun Zhonghao's hand, Shangguan Hong hesitated.
To be honest, he dreamed of Shangguan Xiong dying sooner, but no matter what, Shangguan Xiong was the legitimate head of the Shangguan family. If he were really poisoned to death, wouldn't he be the first suspect?
But the Golden Cicada Gu was different. It could slowly torment a person, making them die naturally, and no one would suspect poisoning!