Su He’s mother.

Even Shen Shuming came to the criminal police team at this time.

The implication is obvious; they must have heard that Su He was brought to the criminal police team.

Whether it was to figure out the situation or for some other reason, it’s worth pondering.

However you look at it, Chen Xiao felt that this had a hint of deliberate intention.

So Chen Xiao thought there was no need to rush with the questions; it would be better to chat with them openly.

Lin Xi also understood Chen Xiao’s intention at this point and smiled:

"Miss Su, your mother and presumably your boyfriend Shen Shuming have already arrived at our police team. To avoid any misunderstanding, how about we chat in the lounge?"

Su He didn’t refuse, but she said meaningfully:

"I might need to correct you both; Shen Shuming is not my boyfriend."

Lin Xi smiled faintly and didn’t respond.

After opening the door of the interrogation room, she let Su He go out first, and then Lin Xi asked Chen Xiao:

"Do you want to have an open conversation?"

Chen Xiao nodded:

"The most significant feature of this case is that it doesn’t have the characteristics of previous cases."

"The person who died in this case wasn’t killed on purpose! The number of people involved and the time span make it an exceptionally unique case that we’ve encountered."

"So I think we don’t need to decrypt it one by one with conventional thinking."

Lin Xi thought for a moment and nodded slightly.

Her reaction indicated that she agreed with Chen Xiao’s words.

Soon, a group of people met in the lounge of the police team.

Upon seeing Chen Xiao, Shen Shuming immediately walked over:

"Mr. Chen, I’m very sorry to disturb you, it’s just that..."

Shen Shuming originally wanted to explain something, but Chen Xiao wasn’t interested in hearing those explanations.

"It’s okay, we just called Miss Su to understand some things; it has nothing to do with her personally."

Shen Shuming pretended to be relaxed and breathed a sigh of relief, and at this time, Lin Xi also walked to Su He’s mother, Su Qiu:

"Please sit, Ms. Su."

Su Qiu originally had a lot to say, but when she saw Lin Xi smiling and polite, her stern expression became awkward to retract.

"Ms. Su, please sit. What would you like to drink? But all we have in the criminal police team is tea, which might be of much lower quality than what you’re used to."

Lin Xi asked with a smile.

Su Qiu laughed dryly and shook her head: "Thank you, officer. We’re not here for tea; we just suddenly heard that Xiaohuo was brought here by you, and thought something had happened."

"Is that so?" Lin Xi glanced at the men in suits carrying briefcases behind Su Qiu and smiled:

"These gentlemen are lawyers, right? Ms. Su almost treats our place as a movie set."

Su Qiu immediately gave those people a look, and they left the lounge. Chen Xiao then said to Shen Shuming:

"Young Master Shen, how about we talk in another place?"

Shen Shuming was stunned for a moment, but then nodded.

"Please."

Chen Xiao smiled and took him to the courtyard of the criminal police team, extending his hand:

"Young Master Shen, care for a smoke?"

Shen Shuming looked surprised: "Mr. Chen doesn’t smoke, does he?"

"We’re all men; it’s easier to talk with cigarettes and alcohol. But this isn’t a suitable time for a drink, so having a smoke occasionally is fine."

Shen Shuming laughed bitterly, then took out a cigarette from the pack.

Chen Xiao shielded the wind with his hand, allowing Shen Shuming to light it and take a puff.

"Hmm, for those of us who don’t usually smoke, it indeed tastes rather bitter and harsh."

"If Mr. Chen feels uncomfortable, it’s better not to smoke. Besides, isn’t there nothing we can’t discuss frankly between you and me?" Shen Shuming said with a smile.

Chen Xiao pursed his lips: "Is that so? Then would Young Master Shen mind telling me how we so coincidentally met at the airport two hours ago?"

Just as Shen Shuming was about to speak, Chen Xiao’s gaze bore into him:

"Young Master Shen, I hope this is an open and honest conversation. I hope there will be no hidden truths, and besides... what your family is plotting in business has nothing to do with me. Now, I’m not a businessman; I’m just a detective."

"I came to Hai City only to investigate one thing, and that’s the case."

Upon hearing this, a trace of shock flashed in Shen Shuming’s eyes.

But soon, Shen Shuming smiled and said, "Indeed, dealing with a detective of Mr. Chen’s caliber allows no room for luck."

"Hmm, so what do you mean?"

"I want to swallow Lin Family! But I have never had the opportunity, until the news online gave me an unprecedented chance. However, that’s not enough to make me take risks."

"Otherwise, if you hadn’t timely eliminated my opponents, I would have been subject to their overwhelming retaliation instead."

Shen Shuming said with a smile, prompting Chen Xiao to narrow his eyes:

"It seems your family has high hopes for you!"

"There’s no choice; times are changing too fast now. I have a feeling this moment feels like being at a crossroads. If you’re not bold enough and keep going straight, you might end up having nowhere to go."

"So I want to turn in a completely new direction, but before that, I need to prove that I have the capability to do so. That proof is to swallow Lin Family!"

The impression Chen Xiao always had of Shen Shuming was that of a refined and courteous young man.

But at this moment, Shen Shuming’s eyes were filled with ambition.

This behavior confirmed that Chen Xiao’s suspicions were entirely correct.

Shen Shuming did know something!

However, Chen Xiao wasn’t in a rush and instead asked another question:

"But now the police don’t have absolute certainty, and you can find me so punctually, doesn’t Lin Family know?"

Shen Shuming grinned.

With that grin, Chen Xiao instantly understood:

"So that’s what business wars are like!"

Shen Shuming shrugged: "As long as there’s enough profit, his people can be my people, and my people can be his people."

Chen Xiao gave a thumbs up: "I also have some businesses, and it seems I need to find some time to discuss with you thoroughly."

Shen Shuming quickly shook his head: "Mr. Chen doesn’t need to flatter me deliberately. To be honest, I’ve looked into Mr. Chen’s affairs as well. Although it seems like your luck is quite good because of your connection with Elder Guo in Jiang Province, it’s actually Mr. Chen who is truly talented. The phrase ’home appliances to the countryside’ revived an entire industry, which is amazing to think about!"

Chen Xiao grinned: "Then let’s not flatter each other, your words are pleasant to my ears, but I wonder if mine suit your taste?"

"I’m feeling content now as well."

"Then let’s talk about the Lin Family, especially Lin Zumeng! If not for the encounter you orchestrated, I might still not know that name!"

As Chen Xiao spoke, fear deeply appeared in Shen Shuming’s eyes.

Indeed, when mentioning Lin Zumeng, Shen Shuming—who had "Ming" in his name as well—was full of fear!