Until now, Shen Bao suddenly realized and looked at Ye with admiration, then quickly went down to arrange personnel.
At this time, in the City Lord's mansion.
"City Lord Lin, everything has been arranged properly. We just need to apprehend Qin Zhonghe tomorrow to find all the clues about this forgery case from him."
Ye Fan narrowed his eyes slightly. With all this arranged, the matter could finally be put to rest.
City Lord Lin also smiled and nodded, "That's excellent. Jiangcheng must not tolerate the existence of such pests."
He slammed the table fiercely, causing a bout of violent coughing.
Qi Yuanhao was also furious, "They even dare to counterfeit our Qi family's ancestral treasures! Once these people are caught, our Qi family will be the first to deal with them."
Qi Yuanhao's eyes were filled with anger, wishing he could devour Qin Zhonghe and his entire group.
Their actions not only caused financial losses to the Qi family but also brought them shame.
The family's heirloom was counterfeited, which was a blatant slap in the face to the Qi family.
At this moment, Shen Bao hurried in, his face full of shock.
"City Lord. Qin Zhonghe is dead!"
"What?"
Lin Yue immediately stood up, her brows furrowed.
Ye Fan was also shocked and, disregarding his status, asked, "How did he die? Why so suddenly?"
The plan had just been finalized, and Qin Zhonghe died. This was too strange!
Shen Bao's expression became even more grim. He was responsible for monitoring Qin Zhonghe, and such a thing happening meant he couldn't escape responsibility, especially at such a critical juncture. His responsibility was even greater.
But he still raised his head and met Ye Fan's gaze.
"The people I sent reported that an hour ago, Qin Zhonghe was driving to the factory when he got into a car accident midway and died on the spot."
He sat back down with a solemn expression, Ye Fan frowning deeply.
Was it really a coincidence? Was he overthinking?
But why did Qin Zhonghe have a car accident at this particular time?
Ye Fan was perplexed and unwilling to believe it.
Lin Yue's expression also turned grim, her eyes tinged with a cold chill.
The clues were interrupted here, and all their previous efforts were in vain.
"What do we do next? We can't just sit here and wait for death, can we?"
Li Yuanhao's face was also filled with anger. He couldn't accept losing the prize that was almost in his grasp.
For a moment, the hall fell silent, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
Ye Fan's face was grim, a cold glint in his eyes, but reason told him not to panic.
Although the plan was forced to be interrupted, there must be other clues to this matter, which he had not yet discovered.
Seeing Ye Fan lost in thought and frowning, Lin Yue and the others did not disturb him, quietly contemplating.
After a short while, Ye Fan slowly looked up. "At this moment, his eyes were filled with solemnity."
"Since the clues from Qin Zhonghe have been cut off, we will find clues from others. I don't believe they can truly do it flawlessly."
Clenching his teeth, Ye Fan exuded a cold aura.
Undoubtedly, Ye Fan was determined to get to the bottom of this matter. If he couldn't catch the mastermind, how could he be at peace?
Hearing Ye Fan's words, Lin Yue nodded heavily, "That's right. Even if their plans were meticulous, they couldn't possibly leave no trace. Therefore, as long as we are willing to investigate diligently, we will surely find clues."
Unquestionably, as the City Lord, Lin Yue had an excellent mindset.
Li Yuanhao sighed, "We can only do this. All clues are now broken, and we have to start all over again. I just don't know if we can find new clues."
Li Yuanhao didn't have much hope for this.
"Brother Ye, this matter has been entrusted to you entirely. I believe you can give me and Jiangcheng a satisfactory answer."
Lin Yue looked at Ye Fan with a solemn expression, her face conveying everything.
If I trust you, I will trust you completely, without the slightest doubt.
Hearing Lin Yue say this, Ye Fan felt touched.
"City Lord Lin, I will certainly give you a satisfactory answer regarding this matter."
Saying this, he stood up, cupped his fists to Li Yuanhao, and then beckoned Shen Bao to leave with him.
Watching the two leave, Li Yuanhao couldn't help but frown, "City Lord Lin, is it appropriate to hand over this matter entirely to Ye Fan? I'm worried..."
His eyes held deep worry.
At this moment, Lin Yue slowly shook her head, "Ye Fan is cautious in his actions, and what is most commendable is that he is deeply resourceful. This matter can only be successfully handled by him. Moreover, in the future, the antique industry of Jiangcheng will probably need him to carry the banner. I am old, and Jiangcheng cannot afford to falter under my watch, so this matter can also be considered a trial for him."
Lin Yue's gaze was profound, and her eyes held eager hope.
She valued Ye Fan greatly. From the first time she saw Ye Fan's demeanor at the appraisal fair to witnessing his various marvels firsthand this time, with her shrewd nature, she had already seen through everything.
Seeing Lin Yue say this, Li Yuanhao nodded silently. He could understand Lin Yue's thoughts. Although he had been stripped of power for so long, in Lin Yue's heart, she could not forget her commitment to the development of Jiangcheng.
This was the least a City Lord should do.
He didn't speak further but turned to look at Ye Fan's departing back. At this moment, Li Yuanhao's thoughts were complex.
...
After leaving the City Lord's mansion, seeing Ye Fan's solemn expression, Shen Bao finally spoke.
"Brother Ye, I've wronged you in this matter. If you want to vent your dissatisfaction, feel free to punish me. I will never fight back."
For the second young master of the Shen family to say such words, it was evident how guilty he felt about this matter.
Unexpectedly, Ye Fan smiled, "Second Brother, there is still a gap between us."
A cold smile tugged at the corner of his mouth as he looked into the distance.
"This time, although Qin Zhonghe's death is related to you, the connection isn't that great. No matter who was in charge of guarding him, the result would likely be the same. Moreover, through this incident, we can also discover the hidden clues."
Shen Bao frowned, looking at Ye Fan in confusion.
Hidden clues? What hidden clues?
"Someone among us is a mole."
Looking around, Ye Fan lowered his voice and whispered in Shen Bao's ear.
"This, how is this possible?"
Ye Fan shook his head. He didn't want to believe it was true, but the facts were undeniable.
Shen Bao frowned, his face solemn, "This was decided on the spur of the moment. Only a few people knew the plan. Who could it be?"