249: Chapter 249 I'm also thinking about this question

Inside the conference room, the police officers were discussing heatedly.

"There aren't that many coincidences. It's certain that Lin Fang is heavily linked to these four cases. My intuition tells me he's the mastermind."

"But we can't build a case based on intuition; we have to find evidence."

"Easier said than done. Look how much time has passed."

"Then let's analyze each case from the beginning again..."

Listening to the discussion, an officer named Luo Xiao irritably lit a cigarette. After taking a few puffs, he said:

"If there's no evidence, go find it! We can't just leave a major suspect like this alone. What would that make the law? If no one else goes, I will!"

"Luo Xiao! Don't act recklessly!" The middle-aged group leader glared at him. This man was good in every way and quite capable, but he was just too stubborn. This personality trait could be a blessing or a curse.

Having been reprimanded, Luo Xiao could only stop talking gloomily, exhaling smoke puff by puff.

After the meeting ended, the group leader called his superiors to report the final results.

"Yes, it's confirmed that these cases are indeed related to him..."

"Understood!"

"Received. Please rest assured, I'll see to it immediately..."

After a ten-minute report, the group leader looked at the empty conference room and finally breathed a sigh of relief, followed by a bitter smile.

Luo Xiao was thinking too simply. The importance the higher-ups placed on Lin Fang wasn't something these cases could shake. Even if there were solid evidence, the team would likely be called off the moment they were sent out.

He had also received a bit of insider news: even that old man had been warned not to pursue the related cases any further.

Forget it, I won't worry about it. Why stress so much? I should just go home and see if there's any food left.

The group leader shook his head and sighed, then got up and left the room.

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"Finished so soon?"

Inside a private room at Jinxi Hall, Lin Fang, who was currently soaking his feet, regretfully turned off his phone. This was much more interesting than the Spring Festival Gala playing in front of him, but unfortunately, it was too short.

[They still discovered quite a few things. Will it affect you, Boss?]

"It won't," Lin Fang said softly. "These are just some conservative measures from the authorities. They won't use them until we've completely fallen out, and if we do, I won't care about these things anyway."

"Besides, after we cooperated with the Central Continent to produce those five types of antibiotics, our relationship hasn't been that bad. You could say we're still in the honeymoon phase."

"Son, what are you muttering about?"

Lin Tianxiong leaned in and asked. At this moment, it wasn't just the father and son in the room; Zhou Hui and Xu Anqing were there as well.

After all, the Spring Festival Gala programs after New Year's Eve dinner were truly terrible, so the few of them voted to come here and soak their feet. Xu Anqing, who only had one vote, had no choice but to grit her teeth and follow along.

Fortunately, they still had some conscience; they only ordered the simplest services and didn't even change their clothes.

"It's nothing," Lin Fang lay back comfortably on the soft chair, enjoying a moment of peace. After all, he would have to start being busy again in two days.

[Boss, the people responsible for monitoring you outside have suddenly increased their numbers.]

Xiao Hei said suddenly.

Lin Fang frowned. After thinking for a moment, he called the lobby manager over and said, "Manager Ye, go outside and help me pack 100 orders of pancakes and octopus balls. I want the 'Full House' version for the pancakes..."

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A few days later at noon,

Two black sedans drove up discreetly and stopped in front of Lin Fang's villa. The status of the visitors was so high that it made Lin Tianxiong, who was used to seeing many leaders and officials, feel his scalp go numb.

After greeting them, Lin Tianxiong quickly ran up and knocked on Lin Fang's door.

"Son, stop sleeping. A high-ranking official has come to see you..."

After a moment, Lin Fang went downstairs and saw two people in the living room—one standing and one sitting. The one sitting was an elegant middle-aged man.

Lin Fang immediately said in surprise, "Minister Zhang, no wonder the magpies were chirping; it turns out you've arrived."

The visitor was indeed one of the members of the United Nations Committee who had visited the Civilization Science City in Molo Country—a departmental leader of the Central Continent and a big shot who frequently appeared on the news.

"Comrade Lin Fang, I apologize for the intrusion. Knowing you were back, I simply came over to give you my New Year's greetings."

Minister Zhang stood up with a gentle smile and proactively extended his hand.

The man behind him saw this and his pupils constricted slightly, but he said nothing.

"Minister Zhang, your words truly flatter me. I am but an ordinary businessman,"

Lin Fang stepped forward quickly to shake his hand and said modestly, "If I hadn't been unable to find the place, I would have wanted to pay you a New Year's visit myself."

"It was my oversight. I should have left my contact information back then. It's not too late to add it now," Minister Zhang took out his phone and said with a gentle expression:

"Let's exchange contact information. In the future, if anything comes up or if you, Comrade Lin Fang, encounter any difficulties, you can contact me directly."

Lin Fang: "It is truly my honor."

After the two sat down, the government official behind him immediately stepped forward and helped pour a cup of tea for Lin Fang.

Next, after a few pleasantries, Minister Zhang spoke to Lin Fang with admiration, "Comrade Lin Fang, in my half-lifetime in politics, I have never seen someone as outstanding as you. At the beginning of the year, you truly saved the world. Without you and Third-Party Technology, it's unknown whether I would even be standing here talking to you."

"Not to mention this bustling New Year outside; it's all thanks to you, Comrade Lin Fang!"

Lin Fang quickly waved his hand and said, "Minister, you overstate it. I just happened to be there and did what I could as part of my duty. I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, Minister Zhang, but my original intention in establishing Third-Party Technology was to benefit humanity."

"How could I?" Minister Zhang demurred, then suddenly seemed to remember something, a hint of worry appearing in his eyes. "I wonder where this bizarre Petrification Virus came from. There have been too many difficulties for us to overcome lately."

"I am also frequently thinking about this question,"

Lin Fang sighed and continued, "But I believe that as long as we work together, there is no hurdle we cannot overcome."

"Well said,"

The admiration in the elegant middle-aged man's eyes grew even stronger. "Comrade Lin Fang, I have another piece of news for you. Those five types of antibiotics have all passed CFDA certification, and construction of the domestic factories will begin soon. At that time, the new antibiotics will benefit the people of our country."

"That is truly wonderful," Lin Fang replied with a nod.

Their conversation lasted for half an hour, during which nothing unpleasant occurred.

Afterward, Minister Zhang took his leave.

"Xiao Wang, do you think I'm being too indulgent toward this businessman?"

On the drive back, Minister Zhang seemed to notice the confusion in the young man beside him—a capable subordinate who would likely be his successor.

The young man did not hide it. "Minister, I do indeed have that doubt."

Minister Zhang said solemnly, "Before I came, the Leader spoke with me for a long time. Do you know what the Leader's intention was?"

"Unless things reach the absolute worst state, we must never make an enemy of this company."

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