"The data is still being verified, but those people we caught know limited things, not much use to us."

"That’s normal. Mammon’s people are famously cautious. Even my dad doesn’t know much about them. They wouldn’t leave loose ends in such matters."

"Indeed, we’ll just have to see if we can find anything useful in those records."

"You called me, not to talk about this, right? Is there something else?"

"I wanted to ask, after you cleaned up the mess, how did you handle the body?"

"The body?"

"Yes, the man in black who committed suicide."

Liu Hong said:

"During the day, Elder Liang called me over for a meeting. Several group leaders clearly stated that the organizational cells of the man in black have significant research value, so I called to ask if you can find a sample."

Lin Yi was silent for a moment and said:

"I’m afraid it’s difficult. I’ll have Xiao Bing check again, but don’t get your hopes up."

"Give it a try." Liu Hong sighed and said:

"We’ve been dealing with Mammon more frequently lately. It’s not a good sign."

"It depends on how you see it." Lin Yi said:

"Our conflict with Mammon is mainly over the ore, no issues on other fronts. It’s not a big problem, just be more careful in the future."

"Let’s leave it at that. Assign this matter, and check thoroughly."

"Alright."

After hanging up Liu Hong’s call, Lin Yi called Xiao Bing and delegated the specific tasks.

Lin Yi lay on the bed with his hands behind his head.

He has always been curious about Mammon.

This group seems to be obsessed with academia, focusing all their efforts on experimental research without any expansion plans.

But the downside is that if someone else gets an advanced discovery from Tilia Island, it would leave them in a backward position.

If it’s another organization, they could still leverage strong intelligence relations to seize the findings.

But if it falls into the hands of Yan Country or the Beautiful Country, it’s unrealistic to think of getting it back.

Mammon’s people are not fools; they naturally understand this point.

But why they still proceed this way is truly puzzling.

Could there be deeper secrets hidden behind this?

After pondering for a long time and figuring nothing out, Lin Yi pulled the covers over himself and went to sleep.

Due to the nature of his work, the schedule is one day on, two days off. After a day of work yesterday, he can rest for two days.

This work schedule is quite leisurely for Lin Yi.

After leaving the squad, Lin Yi didn’t go straight home but headed to the office.

"Hm? Where’s He Yuanyuan?"

Upon seeing Qi Xianzhao, Lin Yi asked.

"Uh..."

Qi Xianzhao hesitated, "She was just here."

"She must’ve slacked off with public funds again."

"Can’t believe I get cursed for going to the bathroom, I’ll kill you!"

Without giving Lin Yi a chance to react, He Yuanyuan rushed over with her high heels.

"With those short legs, give it a rest."

Lin Yi snatched He Yuanyuan’s high heel and tossed it out the window.

"Damn, those were new shoes, over twenty thousand."

Qi Xianzhao stood aside, not knowing what to say.

Whenever these two meet, this situation is unavoidable.

After about twenty minutes, their battle ended in a draw.

"How’s the company doing lately? Any news from the international chip alliance?"

"The news hasn’t stopped, but ever since Aiden’s video release, there hasn’t been any substantial action."

Qi Xianzhao said:

"But we can’t let our guard down. They might resurface at any time."

"Tell the research department to speed up the development, give the Li family some time."

"Understood."

After discussing the company’s matters with Qi Xianzhao, it was noon. Lin Yi didn’t go elsewhere and planned to grab a bite in the cafeteria before leaving.

But then, Yan Ci called.

"Where are you, are you busy right now?"

Yan Ci’s voice was very weak, and Lin Yi’s expression changed.

"What’s the matter?"

"I feel a bit uncomfortable, no energy. Can you come over?"

"Are you home or at the office?"

"At home."

"Wait for me."

Lin Yi didn’t say much else, hung up the call immediately, and said to Qi Xianzhao:

"I won’t join you for lunch."

"Alright, I’ll see you off."

"We’re not strangers, no need to see me off, enjoy your meal. I’m leaving."

Without saying much to Qi Xianzhao, Lin Yi went downstairs instantly, got in his car, and headed to Yan Ci’s place.

Over half an hour later, Lin Yi arrived at the residential gate, then rushed in with the key.

Entering, he found Yan Ci lying on the bed, covered with thick blankets, her phone on the ground, hair disheveled and extremely weak.

"You’re here."

"What’s wrong? Caught a cold?"

Lin Yi wasn’t clear about the specifics, but based on Yan Ci’s personality, if it was just a cold, she would take medicine herself without calling him.

"I also don’t know. Since last night, I’ve felt unwell, hot and cold all over, and the medicine didn’t help."

Lin Yi took off the blankets and noticed Yan Ci was only wearing lingerie.

But at this moment, there was no time to appreciate the view; finding out the core issue was essential.

Instinctively, Lin Yi placed his hand on Yan Ci’s wrist.

"What did you eat yesterday?"

"Skipped dinner last night, and didn’t have breakfast today."

Lin Yi didn’t respond as Yan Ci’s pulse was erratic.

Completely unlike a normal person’s pulse, the rate fluctuated abnormally between fast and slow.

"How do you feel now?"

"Terrible."

Yan Ci frowned, a look of grievance on her face, holding Lin Yi’s hand and bursting into tears.

"I hope I’m not suffering from a terminal illness due to long nights."

"Don’t say that, I’ll find some clothes for you, we’re heading to the hospital now."

Lin Yi didn’t bother choosing carefully, he randomly picked an outfit for Yan Ci, then carried her in his arms, grabbed her car keys, and headed to the parking basement, driving towards medical assistance.

However, they didn’t go to Huashan Hospital but to the affiliated hospital of Jiaotong University, whose comprehensive strength isn’t weaker than Huashan Hospital.

Because he made the call beforehand, the emergency department director, Li Jiamao, was waiting to receive them.

"Brother Li, arrange a full check-up."

"Can you predict any symptoms now?" Li Jiamao asked.

"It doesn’t show, the symptoms are very odd."

"No way, even you can’t decipher it?" Li Jiamao asked incredulously.

"That’s why I’m anxious."

"Alright, let’s do this together, so we can discover issues promptly."

"Okay."