The answer, of course, was no.
Because there was no such thing as a private investigator. It was all a story she had made up. But to say no directly would be far too suspicious. Jiang Lai’s heart hammered against her ribs for a moment before she finally found a way out. "I contacted the private investigator anonymously. They move around a lot; to be honest, I don’t even know who it is that helped me track Jin Yunxiao."
This response was, clearly, a polite refusal.
Understanding that she was intentionally withholding information, Jin Shengshi did not press her further.
He simply asked, as if making idle conversation, "What do you think their purpose is in getting together?"
Jiang Lai replied bluntly, "Their shared enemy is you. They’ve teamed up because they want to make your life difficult."
At this, Jin Shengshi slightly lifted his cold, indifferent eyes, a hint of amusement playing in them. "Foolish people act foolishly. If they want to make my life difficult, they should first consider whether they are even qualified to do so."
Judging by his tone, it seemed he already had a strategy in place.
Jiang Lai was curious. "What are you planning to do next?"
"I shall wait and see."
To conquer the chaotic with the stillness of non-action.
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Elsewhere, after Gao Zhan finished his business with Jin Yunxiao and returned to the Gao Family estate, he immediately went to Elder Gao to complain. But this time, Elder Gao did not offer any comfort. Instead of consoling him, he reprimand…
Chapter 181