Morning sunlight streamed through the mottled leaves and fell across Lin Yu's shoulders. Standing by his office window, he looked out at the bustling streets, yet his heart was clouded with gloom. The investigation into the Hongsheng Group corruption case had hit a deadlock. Although they had already gathered a considerable amount of evidence, the corrupt syndicate's network was intricate and complex, and their protectors behind the scenes seemed to be operating in the dark, obstructing any further progress. Every single breakthrough came with immense resistance, and Lin Yu knew very well that relying solely on their own strength was far from enough to completely take down this corrupt syndicate—they had to enlist outside help.
"I need to think of a way to get more people to pay attention to this and put pressure on them," Lin Yu muttered to himself, his brow furrowed in a deep scowl. Suddenly, the image of a certain person flashed through his mind: Li Yang, a veteran media reporter famous for his sharp reporting and his daring in exposing the dark side of society. Lin Yu and Li Yang had once crossed paths briefly; back then, a public welfare event Lin Yu participated in had caught Li Yang's attention, and the two of them had enjoyed a pleasant conversation, leaving a deep impression on each other.
Lin Yu turned back to his desk, picked up his phone, and found Li Yang's number in his contacts. He took a deep breath and placed the call.
Chapter 98