Chapter 661 – Where Is the Promised Evidence?

Mi Tan nodded without expression, glanced at Yuwen Xuan, and then bypassed him to enter the room.

Gao Wei, however, passed by Yuwen Xuan with an angry face.

He discreetly extended a hand toward Yuwen Xuan, making a provocative gesture.

“What does that mean?” Yuwen Xuan turned his head and asked.

Zhang Yu leaned close to Yuwen Xuan’s ear and whispered, “It’s the Investigative Team’s usual tactic, one plays the bad cop, the other plays the good cop. This high and mighty attitude of Gao Wei is used to test us.”

“What if both play bad cop?” Yuwen Xuan scratched his hindbrain and asked.

“If that’s the case, it means they distrust not just you…” Zhang Yu straightened up and said.

He watched as the Investigative Team members entered the room one by one, then remarked with some surprise, “Strange, Chief of Staff Su didn’t come today. She was the one who strongly recommended you back then. Although she was also forced to and purely for the sake of headquarters, if the Report from the Investigative Team is unfavorable to you, it would be a huge blow to her as well.”

Yuwen Xuan blinked and casually shrugged.

Just as he was about to turn and enter the room, Zhang Yu grabbed him, his expression turning very serious: “Tell me, what are you really thinking?”

Yuwen Xuan thought for a moment and said, “I’ll still follow Ling Mo’s plan for now. Mutual benefit with Falcon Camp also facilitates our development. But if things go beyond my expectations, I’ll do my utmost to protect this place for Ling Mo.”

“For Ling Mo? But he…” Zhang Yu wanted to say more but noticed Yuwen Xuan showing a sly smile.

“Aren’t those two looking for him?” With that, Yuwen Xuan, hands in his pockets, casually walked through the door.

Zhang Yu stood there stunned, feeling a bit conflicted.

No wonder… This guy planned it all along!

Finding Ling Mo would lead them to Li Yalin…

The atmosphere in the conference room was oppressive. More than a dozen people sat around the conference table, all staring at the head seat.

Paper and pens were placed in front of each person, their gazes filled with scrutiny and suspicion.

However, as Yuwen Xuan yawned and slumped lazily into his seat, the frustration in their eyes grew even more intense.

Gao Wei’s expression was particularly furious; his eyebrows were nearly knitted together in anger.

If there were such a superpower as killing with a glare, Yuwen Xuan would be riddled with holes and left with no place to die.

Mi Tan, sitting at the other end of the conference table, remained unfazed, meticulously holding a folder. His somewhat cloudy eyes were fixed tightly on Yuwen Xuan.

Anyone else would have felt uncomfortable under such a stare, but Yuwen Xuan leaned back in his chair, smiling at them.

Instead, it was the Investigative Team members who were unnerved by Yuwen Xuan’s smile, shifting their eyes away.

It was their first time encountering someone who could smile in such a creepy manner…

After one or two minutes of eerie and heavy silence, Mi Tan finally cleared his throat and spoke, “This time, I’m representing Falcon Camp to ask some questions, please answer truthfully.”

More silence…

Zhang Yu finally couldn’t bear it, giving Yuwen Xuan a push.

Yuwen Xuan suddenly snapped out of his daze, nodding hastily, “Alright, alright…”

Everyone nearly fainted from shock. So the reason behind his creepy smile was because he was zoning out?!

What kind of person could zone out in such a situation?! The target has no sense of crisis; even they were feeling a bit demotivated!

Gao Wei looked around, then suddenly slammed the table, “What kind of attitude is this! Just for this performance, I’m marking it down!”

“Go ahead, write something nice,” Yuwen Xuan responded cooperatively.

“You…” Gao Wei wanted to flare up, but seeing Yuwen Xuan’s earnest expression, he suddenly felt that being serious at this moment would mean losing…

This guy is truly a madman!

“It’s just routine questioning, no need to be tense,” Mi Tan said, lifting his eyes to glance at Yuwen Xuan.

But as soon as he said this, everyone’s mind involuntarily thought the same thing: Has this person ever been tense?!

With the pleasantries over, it was time to get down to business.

Mi Tan spoke slowly, but his words were clear.

In the small conference room, his voice could be accurately heard by everyone present.

“The Second Camp bypassed our camp to engage with external forces and discuss cooperation; did this actually happen?” Mi Tan started with a bombshell question.

Zhang Yu felt his heart skip a beat, a chill creeping up from his feet.

So this was what it was all about…

Starting with such a sharp question suggested that even more probing ones were on the way.

This old man, silent and unassuming, actually packs a punch.

On the other hand, Gao Wei’s bluster seemed feeble.

Doesn’t he realize Yuwen Xuan won’t be scared by a mere “mark it down”?

“This…” Zhang Yu began to speak, but Mi Tan’s gaze shifted to him.

Once locked in the old man’s gaze, Zhang Yu felt his whole body tense up.

That stare, sharp like a knife!

“Let me answer,” Yuwen Xuan intercepted, “It’s true they bypassed, but we didn’t initiate contact. On the contrary, I’d like to ask why, after they’ve been in touch with our camp over there, no one informed us?”

Nice move!

Zhang Yu couldn’t help but secretly give Yuwen Xuan a thumbs-up. When it counts, Yuwen Xuan can be incredibly reliable.

This counter-question went straight to the heart of the matter, putting Mi Tan on the spot.

The Investigative Team members looked at each other, pausing their frantic note-taking.

Gao Wei couldn’t contain himself, slamming the table once again: “What kind of question is that! How the camp decides matters; when action is needed, they’ll naturally give Second Camp orders. By bypassing the camp and signing agreements, you’re treating yourself as a third party!”

“That’s correct,” Mi Tan nodded.

Yuwen Xuan, however, scoffed and said, “What’s the use of spouting all this nonsense? Everyone knows I operate with semi-autonomy…”

“…”

The conference room fell into silence. Gao Wei and the Investigative Team members were completely stunned.

Although what he said was indeed true, such things were usually an unspoken understanding between him and the higher-ups. There was no need to state it so casually! He didn’t even bother to find an excuse, just straight-up spoke the truth…

Most of the Investigative Team members were there merely to observe and take notes, not accustomed to dealing with someone like this. They were left dumbfounded, clearly in shock and unable to react.

Gao Wei, on the other hand, quickly gathered himself, biting his lip as he tried to think of a countermeasure, but he couldn’t come up with the right words at the moment.

With Yuwen Xuan’s obstinate attitude, neither soft nor hard tactics seemed to work. What more could he say?

“Ah-hem…” Mi Tan coughed again, face still stern, and spoke slowly, “But you did indeed say they should go find someone named Ling Mo for talks, right? I want to ask, who exactly is Ling Mo, that he can make decisions for Second Camp?”

Now it was Zhang Yu’s turn to be stunned.

A chill ran through him as he quickly began recalling anyone who attended the meeting or had contact with attendees afterward.

Nervously, he looked at Yuwen Xuan, wondering how he would respond to this question.

Gao Wei, on the other hand, sighed in relief and shot a provocative look at Yuwen Xuan.

Now you’ve got nothing to say, right?

Yuwen Xuan cracked his knuckles, bowed his head in thought, and then hesitantly moved his lips.

“Say it! Let’s see what you can come up with!” Gao Wei sneered internally.

“Did that really happen? Proof?” Yuwen Xuan widened his eyes, his somewhat insane gaze genuinely puzzled.

Everyone was shocked this time, even Mi Tan raised an eyebrow.

He had gone so far as to say it was certain, yet the opponent still denied it…

It would’ve been understandable if someone else denied it, but for the boss of Second Camp to lie so brazenly in front of so many people, without batting an eye…

Zhang Yu twitched at the corner of his eye. Come on, think of a better way out of this!

This is humiliating…

“Yuwen Xuan, you…” Gao Wei was shaking all over with anger, at a loss for words.

How could they provide evidence? Did he expect them to blow their cover?

Yuwen Xuan suddenly changed his tone, his voice turning icy: “Who do you think you are! Daring to address me by name! Go back and ask around; I’m also the Deputy Chief of Staff at headquarters!”

Gao Wei was dumbfounded at the retort.

Used to Yuwen Xuan’s mad ramblings, he never expected this kind of arrogance…

The worst part was, he couldn’t argue against it!

Though Gao Wei clenched his teeth in anger, he had no choice but to keep quiet.

Mi Tan looked deeply at Yuwen Xuan and said, “It seems there is no need to ask any further questions. If there’s a chance, I hope to meet Ling Mo.”

With that, he stood up.

The Investigative Team members followed suit, but they all had puzzled expressions.

Is it really over? It seemed like we had just started!

“Take care,” Yuwen Xuan waved joyfully from his seat.

Mi Tan nodded slightly and then turned to leave.

Gao Wei, fearing another glance at Yuwen Xuan would make him explode with rage, hurried to follow.

Once outside, he couldn’t help but ask in a low voice, “Regimental Commander, are we just letting this go?”

“His attitude made things clear, didn’t it?” Mi Tan responded calmly.

“Clear?” Gao Wei was puzzled. Other than behaving erratically, what else did that lunatic do?

Mi Tan stopped, turning to look at Gao Wei with an inscrutable gaze, “His meaning is that he doesn’t want to break ties. It’s also a way of testing us. At least for now.”

With that, he clasped his hands behind his back and walked forward, “Let’s go. Don’t expect them to host us any further.”

“No meal?!”

Gao Wei was utterly stunned. What kind of people are they?!

He turned back to look into the meeting room.

Seeing Yuwen Xuan lounging arrogantly in his chair made Gao Wei frown deeply.

“At this rate, it might be better to deal with that Ling Mo problem first…”

The thought crossed Gao Wei’s mind.

But then he shook his head; it was just a thought after all…