Network lag is usually something that makes people frustrated and angry.

Especially when watching a movie during an exciting moment, a sudden lag can make one’s anger rise instantly.

But the current lag made both Chen Xiao and Lin Xi pleasantly surprised.

Although the lag quickly resolved, the couple glanced at each other and asked in unison:

"Ms. Ye, you should remember Deng Xiang, right!"

Ye Muchun was still frowning and said pensively:

"Can’t recall, just now I thought I had seen this person somewhere."

Then, Ye Muchun added: "I can confirm that I surely don’t know him, and my father has never mentioned the name Deng Xiang to me."

"Then we won’t talk, take your time to think."

Lin Xi tried not to say too much, as speaking more might unintentionally pressure Ye Muchun.

Ye Muchun thought for quite a while, a good two or three minutes, before saying:

"I really can’t remember, I want to go home and try to find some memories."

"No problem."

Lin Xi agreed without hesitation.

Then the video call ended.

Lin Xi immediately looked at Chen Xiao and said:

"Ye Muchun probably has memories of Deng Xiang, but the reason she can’t be sure may be that their interactions were likely unintentional."

"But if it was just a chance encounter, the memory wouldn’t be deep unless it happened recently. But the possibility of it being recent is not high because Deng Xiang has been abroad all along."

"I think it’s been over the years that the image of Deng Xiang has occasionally strengthened in Ye Muchun’s memory!"

The occasional strengthening of memory!

Such a description prompted Chen Xiao to give a thumbs-up:

"Then what do you think would cause such strengthening of memory?"

"I don’t know, the possibility of a chance encounter is also unlikely, after all, even if a stranger appears a few times in one’s memory, it would still fade over time."

Thinking about it, Lin Xi suddenly said: "Honey, earlier you asked Wu Liuxian for a photo of Zhang Du, so do you think Ye Jiadong and Deng Xiang might also have a photo together?"

"If Deng Xiang appeared in photos with Ye Jiadong, after viewing the photos repeatedly over the years, it might cause a situation similar to Ye Muchun’s."

Chen Xiao also felt enlightened:

"That does seem quite possible! If such a photo exists, then Deng Xiang and Ye Jiadong would have known each other long ago! The Deng Family followed the Lin Family, so Zhang Du might not be the matchmaker, the matchmaker might be Deng Xiang!"

"Then should we guess, if there really is such a photo, is it only two people, or are there several people in it?"

Chen Xiao couldn’t help but grin: "Then let’s make a bet, how many do you guess?"

"I’ll be conservative, three or four."

Chen Xiao squinted: "So many people, and that’s conservative? Then I’ll have to guess two or three."

Lin Xi immediately said: "No way, if it’s three people, does that mean you guessed right, or did I?"

"Alright, if it’s three, you win."

"That’s more like it! But if I win, what’s the prize?"

"How about I give you a pair of twins?"

Chen Xiao grinned and asked, Lin Xi clicked her tongue:

"I have the genes, but some people I’m not sure about... oh!"

Lin Xi sighed heavily, and Chen Xiao stood up somewhat annoyed.

But just then, a phone call interrupted their post-work chat.

Chen Xiao took out his phone, seeing it was Shen Shuming calling, he immediately gave Lin Xi a look.

After the latter quieted down, Chen Xiao answered:

"Hello, Young Master Shen, could it be you’re calling me with good news already?"

"For us, figuring out some people’s recent movements is still relatively easy. After all, the Deng Family was quite famous in Hai City before."

Chen Xiao’s eyes revealed excitement: "So you’ve arranged it?"

"Yes, the Deng Family still has some assets in the country, although they rarely return. But recently, their overseas ventures have been negotiating cooperation with some domestic companies, coming as the party in need."

"After finding that company, the other party was happy to help me, and they’ve already asked the Deng father and son to return to the country for a face-to-face meeting."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao grew somewhat worried:

"Would directly asking them alert them and spoil the plan?"

"It won’t, the company’s representative won’t mention me, of this I’m very confident. Moreover, the Deng Family’s business has been declining over the past two years, even originally left to Deng Xiang to manage."

"It’s a pity that Deng Xiang is better suited for manual labor, so the Deng Family patriarch had to step back into the business early this year. Thus, it’s not the invitation for them to return, but rather they would return by themselves."

"That’s even better." Chen Xiao felt reassured.

But Shen Shuming couldn’t help asking: "But after they return, what do you plan to do?"

This question implied, even if the Deng father and son return, what would Chen Xiao use to convict them?

If they won’t be convicted, how could the Lin Family be drawn out?

Though it was indeed a question, was it one Shen Shuming needed to concern himself with?

They were partners, but not in a business partnership!

Seeing Chen Xiao remain silent, Shen Shuming realized his mistake and quickly said:

"I’m sorry, Mr. Chen, it was presumptuous of me to ask."

"In any case, thank you, Young Master Shen."

"No need to be polite Mr. Chen, our goals align and I hope you succeed as you’ve done before. Of course, if you encounter any resistance in Hai City, my father and I will do everything we can to assist you."

When a person becomes the opponent of two people, those two can become temporary friends.

After finishing the call with Shen Shuming, Chen Xiao held his phone and said:

"Though it’s not Shen Shuming’s business to question the issue, he isn’t wrong. If Deng Hu and Deng Xiang return to Hai City, what grounds would we have to summon them?"

Lin Xi did not reply.

Regarding the suspects, there hasn’t been any definitive evidence to directly implicate them.

And the lack of evidence is a typical feature of cases spanning too much time.

Moreover, this case involves a large number of people!

The rest area once again fell silent for a time.

But after a few minutes of silence, the door to the rest area was suddenly knocked upon.

"Come in." Lin Xi responded to the person outside the door.

That’s when the door was pushed open, revealing Pan Huiping.

However, behind Pan Huiping were Su Qiu and her daughter, Su He.

Upon seeing Chen Xiao and Lin Xi, Su He immediately said:

"I’m sorry, Officer Lin, I just communicated with my mother, she told me Lin Zumeng indeed had an illegitimate daughter, born around 1995."

"The girl’s mother was Gao Qinfang, who was the Lin Family’s maid at that time!"