Go To Your Death Chapter 6

Interrogation

Zhou Xuan stared at the unconscious Fan Yu on the bed, his brow furrowed. Xiao Bai mentioned him? What do you mean?

Lin Jinyao’s eyes darkened, his fingers unconsciously rubbing his cufflinks. A week before Xiao Bai died, she mentioned this name. She said her company had a new president who specifically asked her to fill out some forms, and that someone had been harassing her. I don’t know exactly who it was, but Fan Yu is definitely a suspect. Mu Huacheng once secretly investigated Xiao Bai’s background. That is the part I have never understood—why? There has to be a reason.

So you approached Mu Huacheng just for this? Zhou Xuan’s voice suddenly rose before he quickly lowered it again. Are you crazy? You think Mu Huacheng doesn’t know you are looking into him?

He knows. Lin Jinyao suddenly smiled, but it was a smile that made Zhou Xuan’s skin crawl. He knows everything. Otherwise, why do you think I never managed to pick up a single one of your calls?

Zhou Xuan recoiled in shock, his heart trembling slightly.

Mu Huacheng did it on purpose. He wanted me to understand that I can never escape his control, and he deliberately threw out these so-called fragments of truth to lure me into investigating!

You knew he was baiting you, yet you still took the hook.

I had no choice. Lin Jinyao fell silent for a few seconds, lowering his eyes before they suddenly brightened. Besides, it is not yet clear who is baiting whom!

Mu Huacheng certainly knew Lin Jinyao had an ulterior motive for approaching him, but he simply did not care.

Furthermore, Mu Huacheng knew that Lin Jinyao knew that he knew!

The two of them shared a tacit understanding, neither willing to expose the truth or see through the charade.

As long as it remained unspoken, the game could continue.

After all, Lin Jinyao only wanted the truth, while Mu Huacheng was greedier—he wanted Lin Jinyao himself.

Suddenly, the room fell into a dead silence.

Zhou Xuan felt his back grow damp with cold sweat.

He knew Lin Jinyao too well.

The calmer this madman appeared, the more dangerous he was.

Especially since Xiao Bai’s passing, Lin Jinyao had been as still as the surface of a deep ocean, hiding turbulent currents beneath.

It was a terrifying level of calm!

On the surface, he seemed harmless, unable to stir up even a ripple. But at the slightest provocation, he would transform into a hurricane or a tsunami capable of sweeping away the entire city.

What do you plan to do? Zhou Xuan’s voice trembled slightly.

Lin Jinyao walked to the bedside and looked down at Fan Yu. Just ask a few questions. Zhou Xuan, you should leave.

I am not leaving. Deep down, Zhou Xuan was terrified that Lin Jinyao would throw his life away.

On the other side, Chen Jin whispered something into Mu Huacheng’s ear. Mu Huacheng’s expression froze instantly. The people around them had no idea what had happened, only that the man’s aura had become so oppressive it was hard to breathe.

Chen Jin had been startled himself when he received the news.

Mr. Lin had actually made a move against Fan Yu.

Mu Huacheng slowly closed his eyes, eventually letting out a helpless yet doting bitter laugh. He instructed Chen Jin, Go give Mayor Lin a heads-up. Tell them not to interfere. Have our people follow him, but do not let him notice.

Chen Jin nodded. Understood.

And do not let anyone get hurt.

Yes, sir.

Mu Huacheng sighed softly, murmuring to himself as if giving a reward, It has been hard on him this past year. I really thought he had lost his temper entirely. This is good!

Mu Huacheng’s level of control over Lin Jinyao far exceeded anyone’s imagination.

Imagine a man who installed surveillance cameras in every corner of his home, desperate to monitor Lin Jinyao twenty-four hours a day. Even Chen Jin, who had been by Mu Huacheng’s side for years, found it a bit excessive.

Moreover, every accessory Lin Jinyao wore—his watch, cufflinks, phone, and even the buttons on his custom-made suits—contained tracking devices and listening bugs.

What was even more absurd was that Lin Jinyao was fully aware of this.

Fan Yu was jolted awake by a bucket of water splashed by Lin Jinyao!

When he opened his eyes, he was surrounded by darkness, save for a faint light from a skylight reflecting off him.

Fan Yu tried to move, but his limbs were immobile. He realized the gravity of the situation; he was currently tied up in a chair in the middle of the room.

A dull ache at the back of his neck brought his memories back.

He had been blindsided by Lin Jinyao!

And the man who had ambushed him was not far away, his figure completely hidden in the shadows, watching him with cold eyes.

Do not bother struggling.

Lin Jinyao’s voice was colder than usual, carrying an imperceptible trace of bloodthirst.

Mr. Lin, what is the meaning of this? Fan Yu did not show much panic. The moment he realized the person opposite him was Lin Jinyao, his body instinctively relaxed instead.

Nothing much. I just wanted to have a chat with Young Master Fan.

A chat like this?

Sitting in the darkness, Lin Jinyao looked like an elegant noble. It shows more sincerity this way.

Fan Yu smirked. Fine then. What do you want to talk about?

Zhou Xuan stepped out from another dark corner, walked up to Fan Yu, and held out a photo. The person in the picture was Zhou Xubai.

Do you recognize this person?

Fan Yu looked up. She looked a bit familiar, but he could not remember who she was. He shook his head and spoke truthfully, I do not know her.

Zhou Xuan’s gaze instantly turned fierce. You do not know her?

Fan Yu found it bizarre. Should I? Looking at her clothes, she is probably a student. I might play around, but I have principles—I never touch minors.

You…! Zhou Xuan was exasperated.

Zhou Xuan, do not get worked up. Lin Jinyao slowly stood up and walked over, patting Zhou Xuan’s shoulder. He looked down at Fan Yu. I believe Young Master Fan. I also believe in his character. I only want to know one thing. Do you remember the girl who committed suicide in Building 16 of Longjing Pavilion a year ago?

A year ago? Suicide? A girl?

Fan Yu’s expression froze as a blurry image surfaced in his mind.

But when those keywords came together, his strongest impression was of Zhang Shuo’s recent comment about a brother—closer than a blood brother—investigating the cause of a girl’s suicide.

That damn Zhang Shuo really had a big mouth!

Was he never going to be able to wash this filth off himself?

Did she not commit suicide? Fan Yu asked.

So you remember, Young Master Fan?

Fan Yu was speechless. I had nothing to do with her. We were not even acquaintances. At the time, the company was just doing a background check on her family. That is all.

A background check? Lin Jinyao laughed. Did Mu Huacheng tell you to say that?

Fan Yu was silenced!

Seeing his hesitation, Lin Jinyao stopped pressing him.

You already know, so why ask me? Fan Yu said bluntly. He turned his head slightly, sensing something. Wait, I had barely any contact with that girl. How did you trace this back to me?

Lin Jinyao replied nonchalantly, I used the process of elimination on everyone who had ever interacted with Xiao Bai. In the end, I found the anomalies involving you and Mu Huacheng.

Tell us, why was Mu Huacheng investigating Xiao Bai? Zhou Xuan continued to press.

You will have to ask him that! Fan Yu had been quite baffled at the time as well.

Out of nowhere, Mu Huacheng had ordered him to investigate Zhou Xubai’s background. After the investigation was complete, he did nothing, only saying he had the wrong person.

How could he dare ask what had gone wrong!

He could only let the matter drop.

Then, a few days later, she committed suicide.

He was still confused himself!