Chapter 94 - 86: Brother-in-law and Elder Uncle

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Chapter 94: Chapter 86: Brother-in-law and Elder Uncle"Hello, Captain Zhang." Sophie politely stepped forward to shake hands. "Hello!" Lin Mu also stepped forward with a smile. "President Su, I wonder if it’s convenient to take a look at that painting now?" Zhang Wenhai asked Sophie. Sophie nodded and said, "Of course, if you’re not too tired, we can head over now!" "Okay!" Zhang Wenhai nodded. Under Sophie’s guidance, Lin Mu and Xiong Jian, along with their group of four, took the president’s exclusive elevator straight to the 88th floor where the antiques were stored for the expo! On the 88th floor, dismissing the special security personnel, Sophie took out a key, opened the storeroom door, and handed the painting from a small box to Zhang Wenhai. Zhang Wenhai took the scroll, opened it and looked at it for a while, but he didn’t notice anything unusual. He then spread the entire painting flat on the table and took out a high-power magnifying glass from his pocket to examine it closely! "Damn, using heavy artillery already? Isn’t that a bit over the top?" Lin Mu thought to himself. "Captain Zhang, did you notice anything?" Sophie asked from the side. While looking through the magnifying glass, Zhang Wenhai said, "There’s nothing special about the picture itself. This painting is probably from the Ming or Qing period, but there’s no indication that modern technology has tampered with it!" "Then could it be that the image in the painting hides some mystery?" "The painting itself holds no mystery. The artist is the Ming and Qing master painter, Eight Great Mountains, painted around the late Ming and early Qing period. Other than its high collectible value, there shouldn’t be anything particularly special about it!" Zhang Wenhai explained. "That’s strange, then why is the Zombie Gang going to great lengths and expenses to obtain it? If it’s only because the painting is valuable, they wouldn’t go to such lengths, wasting so much effort. I always feel there must be a very important secret hidden in this painting!" Sophie analyzed. Lin Mu stepped forward and carefully examined the ancient scroll, then asked, "Captain Zhang, you said there’s nothing special about the image, no mystery, correct?" Zhang Wenhai nodded, saying, "Correct, that’s what I think!" "President Su, do you think this painting must be hiding some kind of secret?" Lin Mu asked Sophie again. Sophie nodded, "Yes, why? Do you have an idea?" Lin Mu smiled, as if he’d discovered something, "In that case, it seems rather simple!" "What did you find?" Sophie asked Lin Mu. "This!" Lin Mu tapped the scroll with his finger, "The inside is hollow, haven’t you noticed? This scroll doesn’t seem to match the painting. After all these years, the painting appears somewhat yellowed, but the scroll itself looks like a modern product, clearly replaced by someone." With Lin Mu’s analysis, Sophie suddenly understood, "You mean there’s something hidden inside?" "If I’m not mistaken, there’s definitely something in there!" Lin Mu said confidently. "Then let’s open it and take a look." Xiong Jian chimed in. Lin Mu nodded, picked up the scroll to examine it, discovered that both ends could be unscrewed, opened the caps, and peered inside, indeed finding something. Sёarᴄh the NôᴠeFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It’s a note!" Lin Mu said as he tipped the note out from inside the scroll. Lin Mu took out the note and looked at it. It listed several names and included a hand-drawn incomplete map. However, the note seemed torn in half, with this being only one piece. Zhang Wenhai eagerly took the note and read it quickly. The further he read, the more his expression turned grim—surprise, shock, anger... Lin Mu furrowed his brows, seeing Zhang Wenhai’s expression, already guessing the note’s contents were out of the ordinary. "Is it a confidential document?" "Bang!" A loud crash, as Zhang Wenhai slammed his fist hard onto the table. "This note is of great importance; I must report it to the central office immediately! Xiong Jian, dispatch someone to capture the Corpse Emperor at all costs to retrieve the other half of the note!" Zhang Wenhai sternly ordered Xiong Jian. Xiong Jian snapped to attention and saluted, "Yes, Captain!" Zhang Wenhai turned to Lin Mu and Sophie, saying, "Please keep the matter of the note confidential!" "What note? I didn’t see any note!" Realizing the military’s anger, Lin Mu decided it was best to play dumb, pretending to be clueless and asking Sophie, "Did you see anything?" "Neither did I!" Sophie replied coldly, both of them seeming like strong Oscar contenders. So no one spoke further; everyone kept silent and saw Xiong Jian and Zhang Wenhai out of Yunhai Mansion. Sophie and Lin Mu returned to the top floor, while Xiong Jian started investigating the Corpse Emperor’s whereabouts, intending to capture him in one swoop. In the evening, Lin Mu returned home for the night, but unexpectedly received another call from Xiong Jian. He initially thought it was about the Zombie Gang case, but surprisingly, the guy started chatting like a "big brother-in-law." "I’ve already told our parents about you and Xiaoxiao, so the elders want to meet you!" "Really? So soon? I’m not psychologically prepared at all!" Lin Mu felt utterly shocked, having spent half a month coaxing President Su, without even holding her hand. Yet here he was, ready to meet the in-laws! "What are you thinking!" Xiong Jian suddenly realized Lin Mu was overthinking and dreaming. "You really think you’re going to become my brother-in-law, huh? They’re just testing you!" "Then I won’t meet them; I really don’t want to meet your parents!" "Pfft, ever heard of a plain playful wife afraid to meet the in-laws? You’re acting like an ugly son-in-law afraid of meeting the father-in-law!" Xiong Jian teased with a laugh, "I’ve already put in a lot of good words for you in front of my mom; otherwise, she might not have agreed to meet you! Of course, it’s up to you whether you go or not. I’ve conveyed Xiaoxiao’s words, so you can discuss with her and decide!" After pausing, Xiong Jian added, "But you’re lucky, so seize the opportunity, don’t miss it, as it won’t come again!" "Damn, what is this all about?" Lin Mu felt utterly wronged and betrayed by that impish Xiong Xiaoxiao, unexpected that the girl was like hot roasted sweet potatoes—impossible to swallow or hold without getting burned... If he had known, he wouldn’t have admitted to any involvement with that girl at the time. Regretting his sharp tongue back then, he even accepted her scent-laden kiss! Oh, if only the girl were here, he’d give that fragrant kiss back!—uh, if she agreed!

Chapter 94 - 86: Brother-in-law and Elder Uncle

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