CHAPTER 1869: CHAPTER 883: WHAT KIND OF EVIDENCE_2

Even though America has its pros and cons, one thing is certain: the number of animal protection organizations here is quite large—although some people think they have nothing better to do and are meddling in unnecessary affairs.

But some people are indeed doing something tangible. For example, some have organized themselves, sailing across the oceans worldwide to protect marine animals, even positioning their ships between whaling vessels and whales, practically using their bodies as shields to protect these creatures.

It’s precisely because of these organizations’ relentless efforts to raise awareness that people have started to realize many marine creatures are in a precarious situation. For instance, the Blue Whale has become an endangered species.

And there are plenty of others in a similar situation to the Blue Whale.

Of course, mentioning whales might not spark much interest among the young women, but bring up dolphins, and they pay close attention.

Besides knowing that whales are big, most people might not know much. But dolphins have always been called friends of mankind; there are also news reports of dolphins saving people. Most are aware of their friendliness towards humans.

The key is that they look good too. Most people have seen dolphins on screen gracefully surfing through the sea; at aquariums, they seem to squint and smile as they perform various shows and interact with people.

Actually, the young woman fell asleep early yesterday and didn’t finish watching the program. Otherwise, if she had finished watching, she would have been even more excited, likely dispatching her mighty Yan Xiaofei to rescue those lovely little creatures immediately...

...

At the Wancheng City Police Station, Lin Baoguo put down the phone, sighed, and then dialed another number: "Hello, Heizi, I asked, but they said the investigation isn’t clear yet, and they can’t disclose anything to us for now. You’ll have to wait; Xiao Fei will be back soon, let him find out."

Heizi was slightly frustrated: "Lin, you’re not that influential after all, huh? Didn’t you tell them we’re involved?"

"I did, but it didn’t help." Lin Baoguo felt a bit helpless. "What do you think a small-time chief like me can do? You have to consider which department it is. Even if city leaders call them, they might still keep it confidential. What can a small chief like me do? By the way, when will Xiao Fei be home?"

"Should be soon!" Heizi hesitated for a moment. "Sigh, I bet when he’s back, I’ll get an earful again. My handling of the matter was ineffective, we caught someone but couldn’t get a confession, and now we have to hand the person over."

"Consider what this is about. If that Hu San really is something, he certainly won’t blame you." Lin Baoguo sighed and tried to comfort him. "Forget it, just tell him everything when he gets back. I’ve got something to do, so I’ll get busy!"

"..." Heizi held the phone hearing the dial tone, speechless, and looking at the group waiting for news around him, he waved them off. "Get on with your work; none of you are our boss, wherever you go, there’s someone with a say; now, scatter, scatter!"

Old Gao with a disgruntled Cui Zhangfei and his group, and Old Ou with a defiant Xiaosong and his group, took a few steps and turned back repeatedly, hoping the phone might suddenly ring again with some new news.

"Hurry up, hurry up, what are you all hanging around for?" Xiang Rui came running with a file. "Manager Shi, sign this, Ocean says the procedure can’t be messed up; she can’t sign it. The funds have been with you for two days, now you’re busier than Xiao Fei, can’t even find you when needed..."

Heizi glanced at the file she was holding, signed it with a wry smile, and remarked, "No matter how busy I am, I can’t keep up with Brother Fei! Unless something major happens, nobody knows how capable Brother Fei is. You see our whole group, just waiting here for a call. If Brother Fei were home, he’d already have solved it all before we even knew. The gap is huge!"

Xiang Rui curled her lip, "Don’t keep pushing Baoguo, he’s only capable of so much. If he had just a bit of Xiao Fei’s capability, he wouldn’t still be a low-ranking chief... Without Xiao Fei, he couldn’t have even reached this position!"

She was well aware, though she used to find Yan Fei somewhat obnoxious.

Old Gao and Old Ou hadn’t gone far, and hearing this, they exchanged bewildered glances, feeling it deeply.

Usually feeling quite competent, but when it came down to it, realizing one’s capabilities are still worlds apart compared to the boss!

They had no idea that Boss Yan was someone even the special department would list, and despite combining all their strengths, couldn’t match Boss Yan’s weight!

After thinking for a while, none of them could figure out why it seemed the boss either idly messed around or didn’t concern himself with any matters but still managed to have substantial influence.

Better to not overthink it, just honestly get on with work and wait for Brother Fei to return!

...

As for the city bureau’s interrogation of Hu San, it yielded no results. Fearing delays, they reported the matter to the special department.

Once they took the person away, news quickly came saying, "This matter is now under our jurisdiction"—a message delivered directly to the city bureau’s leadership, even not meant to be passed down.

However, everyone could vaguely guess that Hu San must have severe issues; otherwise, they wouldn’t address it this way.

But that was all that was said; any other information couldn’t be disclosed until clarity emerged, inconvenient even for the city bureau’s top brass. As for them, even less should they ask or talk—everyone was under a gag order.

But since it involved their own place, they couldn’t help but inquire. Lin Baoguo made several attempts but got no information.

...

When the plane landed at the Capital Airport, it was already getting late.

The four of them got off the plane, looked at the sky, and Yan Fei suggested: "Why don’t we rest a bit before heading back? You three seem pretty tired."

Other than him, the others indeed felt fatigued; flying isn’t an enjoyable experience, short hauls offer sightseeing, but anyone with long-haul experience knows that no scenery outweighs exhaustion.

Xu Xiaoyan felt a bit homesick and was somewhat unsure: "We’re almost there, how about we take turns driving? I’m not that tired."

Xia Qingye smiled and took her hand: "Don’t say anymore, if your Boss Yan wasn’t worried about you, I’m sure he would’ve gotten us both in a car home straight away!"

Xu Xiaoyan blushed and immediately stopped talking.

The four of them checked into a hotel, and once in the room, the now aware Xu Xiaoyan sneakily looked around and then exclaimed: "I’m going to take a shower, come help me..."

Yan Fei was stunned, although the two of them had already done that, aside from the first time after drinking, she had always driven him out afterward, even locking windows tight, fearing he’d sneak in.

Why suddenly so proactive now?

Rushing into the bathroom with a face full of hope, she turned on the shower, and amidst the gushing water, she whispered: "Are you planning to do something?"

"What do you think?" Yan Fei grinned slyly, reaching out to hug his wife.

Unexpectedly, she pushed him away: "Don’t mess around, I’m talking about you not going home and checking into a hotel, are you planning to do something?"

"I’m not planning to do anything?" Yan Fei was stunned; there was no mindset for any other matters right now!

"Then why not hurry home?" She looked at him, extremely disappointed. "There’s still a ton of things at home!"

"Oh oh oh..." Yan Fei finally realized. "I’m thinking of taking a trip to Japan. I believe the things at home are definitely connected to that country, they’re so eager to find our secret formula. Think about it, their premium beef bases have issues, yet we can produce high-grade beef in a few months, wouldn’t they be envious?"

"Besides, those people are quite formidable, some having remained hidden in our country for decades. I believe it’s them, so I’m planning to give them something severe, something they won’t forget for a hundred years."

"How severe?" Xu Xiaoyan asked curiously. "We don’t even have evidence yet? What if it’s not them..."

"Do we need evidence?" Yan Fei retorted. "I don’t like them; do I need evidence to deal with them? What if it’s not them, then they’re just unlucky, who told them to have priors?"