Iren glanced at Chioujen. That kid was very smart. Maybe his thinking ability was equal, or perhaps even higher than Shannchyuan. All this time, Chioujen had always been obedient to Shannchyuan. Iren hoped that even this time Chioujen could restrain himself. In a situation like the one they are currently facing, cohesiveness was the main thing. It was the glue they needed most at that time.
Iren was grateful that so far Chioujen had not displayed a disappointing attitude or behavior. Just like Iren, Chioujen also sat in his chair and listened intently to Yihshyong's words. Even so, it seemed that he was also thinking about something. Of course, that's just Iren's estimation. But at least, Iren was ninety-five percent sure of the estimate he made.
"After that, on the way home, you guys stopped by the mall." Yihshyong continued his speech. "There happened an event that has not been explained until now. A mysterious event that is the second time that happened in that place. Dahge disappeared. Not only Dahge, Miss Liuchiou, who most likely went to the mall to meet Dahge, also disappeared. Although I don't have any evidence, I suspect that Miss Liuchiou disappeared along with Dahge."
"Can I say something?" Jenqyih interrupted Yihshyong's words while raising his right hand. Iren turned to Jenqyih. It was possible that Jenqyih would report his findings today regarding the victims of the incident.
"Later," said Yihshyong. "I'll finish what I said first. First, I want to describe the things that happened today chronologically. The development of those things you can report later."
Jenqyih nodded. He let Yihshyong continue his words.
"Meanwhile, we Jinqkang and I managed to trick the criminals by presenting the fake Duanmuh Shannchyuan. At least that's what I thought this afternoon. Right now, I'm not so sure anymore. It was possible that the thugs actually knew that the person they were talking to wasn't Dahge, but they didn't really mind that. As long as the one talking to them sounded like Dahge, that was enough for them. There was even a possibility that they were just messengers. The person who hired them was the one who instructed them to speak directly to Dahge."
Iren raised his hand. "Excuse me, does Shyongge have any evidence of that?"
Yihshyong was silent for a moment. Iren didn't know if Yihshyong had any objections that he had cut off Yihshyong's words, or if something else was on his mind.
"Nothing. It's just my intuition."
"Oh." Iren answered briefly.
Yihshyong took a deep breath. "After that, Tsaehorng's driver, namely Mr. Juger, his health condition suddenly deteriorated drastically. He had to be rushed to the hospital. Because his condition deteriorated when he was here, so, in a way, we were involved too. I hope Tsaehorng is willing to provide further information , as well as the latest news regarding Mr. Juger's condition."
Tsaehorng nodded. "Of course, Uncle."
Yihshyong continued his words. After that, something shocking happened. Jinqkang witnessed an accident that happened in front of the grocery store in front of our housing complex. At the scene, Jinqkang found the pen that Shinnshiow had brought from home when he was kidnapped. Although we suspect the pen has something to do with the people involved in the accident, but I think we should still consider other possibilities. It could have fallen off when Shinnshiow walked past that place."
Yihshyong paused for a moment once more. His style was similar to that of Shannchyuan. Iren realized that Shannchyuan's style had rubbed off on all of them. It's possible that in one year they would all become clones of Shannchyuan. Iren tried not to laugh when the thought crossed his mind.
"On the evening, Iren, Jinqkang,and I went to hand over the ransom items to the kidnappers. Once again, thank you very much to Tsaehorng for lending us the car and driver."
Tsaehorng nodded. "You're welcome, Uncle."
On the way, Mr. Gongshi, Tsaehorng's driver, realized that someone was following us. According to Jinqkang, the car that was following us was exactly the same as the car that was involved in the accident in front of the grocery store in front of our housing complex. The one who brought the car at the time of the accident was a neighbor who lived in the house to the right of our house. Jinqkang wasn't sure that it was the same car. But we must consider the possibility that our neighbor is indeed very curious about our business."
Jenqyih raised his hand. "I think our neighbor is suspicious. It's not the only time or twice that we've caught him looking so curious about what we're doing."
Iren looked around. Jinqkang and Tsaehorng didn't know their neighbors, so it was only natural that their faces didn't show any expression. But Chioujen, who also didn't know the person, showed a different reaction. Among them, Chioujen was the one who rarely showed his emotions. So, Iren already understood that Chioujen's strange facial expression like that, he usually showed when there were things that really bothered his mind.
"We know little about our neighbor's background. I wish we could know more about him," Yihshyong said.
Tsaehorng raised his hand.
"What's wrong, Tsaehorng?" Yihshyong asked.
"What if I ask someone to help investigate Uncle's neighbors?"
Jenqyih looked at Tsaehorng. "You mean hiring a detective or something?"
"No, Uncle," said Tsaehorng. "Maybe it works like that, but they're not detectives. I don't have to pay them, anyway."
"No need to pay? Then what do they get in return?" Iren asked.
"Regarding that, all I can say is that they are indebted to my family," replied Tsaehorng.
"But their investigation will take time. Meanwhile, we must receive information as soon as possible," said Jenqyih.
"What do you think Shyongge?" Iren asked.
"In my opinion, if this really doesn't incriminate Tsaehorng, what's the harm in trying? Even if the investigation can't immediately obtain the information we need, we also have nothing to lose. Wouldn't it be that if there wasn't an investigation, then we wouldn't get any information?" Yihshyong said.
"Okay, Uncle! Later, when I get home from here, I will contact them immediately."
"Isn't it too late? Wouldn't they be mad if you just showed up at a time when everyone was supposed to be resting?" Jenqyih's voice was full of astonishment.
"I don't know," said Tsaehorng. "But this is an emergency. After I explain, I hope they will understand."
"Are you going to tell them everything?" Iren asked.
"Of course not," said Tsaehorng. "I know that there are things we shouldn't tell the other party. Don't worry about it."
"Thank you." Yihshyong bowed respectfully. "Now let's move on to the next thing."
Iren raised his hand again.
"What else?" Yihshyong asked.
"I'm thirsty. I'm going to the kitchen first to get a drink."
"Okay. I think our other friends are also thirsty. So please bring some drinks for our friends," said Yihshyong.