Wu Yangcheng turned to his lawyer, Cai Siming.
Cai Siming asked, "Mr. Wu Yangfeng, I need to know the specifics of the situation to defend you effectively."
Wu Yangfeng nodded.
He began by explaining what had happened recently: he had hired someone to use a thief as a pawn to try and steal from Lin Chen's place.
"They've charged me with two offenses: organizing theft and stealing commercial secrets."
Cai Siming: "Did you instruct them to steal commercial secrets?"
Wu Yangfeng: "I had them copy everything from the computer and install a few listening devices."
Cai Siming's mouth twitched.
The Xu Family's assets were worth hundreds of billions. Since Lin Chen and Xu Mengyao lived together, Wu Yangfeng's actions made the charge of stealing commercial secrets almost certain to stick.
"Were your men caught by Xu Mengyao's bodyguards? Did they torture them for confessions? When did the police get involved?" Cai Siming continued his questions.
Wu Yangfeng remained silent.
Wu Yangcheng urged, "Second Brother, hurry up and tell him! How can Lawyer Cai help you if you don't tell him?"
"Mr. Wu Yangfeng, these details are crucial. They might help reduce your sentence later."
Cai Siming reminded him.
Wu Yangfeng replied, "They were arrested by State Security. After their capture, they sold me out completely."
Cai Siming: "..."
*If State Security arrested them, who else would they sell out but you?*
*The nature of an arrest by the police is completely different from one by State Security.*
"President Wu, I suggest you find another lawyer."
Cai Siming stood up.
Wu Yangcheng's expression darkened. "Lawyer Cai, what do you mean? If you're dissatisfied with the fee, we can discuss it further."
"I'm sorry, I don't want to get involved with State Security."
"Think carefully about this."
Wu Yangcheng frowned. "Lawyer Cai, be more specific. I've never had any dealings with State Security."
Cai Siming said meaningfully, "A thief breaks in and happens to run into State Security. Quite a coincidence, isn't it? If this wasn't a coincidence, do you know what that implies?"
Wu Yangcheng: "State Security isn't that terrifying, is it? Why are you worried about defending my brother properly?"
Cai Siming: "The real problem is *why* State Security was there. The Wu Family might have just kicked an iron plate."
"President Wu, I'll return your deposit to you."
Wu Yangcheng's expression darkened. He too realized the gravity of the situation.
*Why was State Security there?* The thought sent a chill down his spine.
"Lawyer Cai, please sign this."
Cai Siming was approached outside by someone who said, "Cai Siming, please sign here."
Cai Siming's lips twitched. *Good heavens, a non-disclosure agreement.* He was being required to keep everything he'd just learned strictly confidential, with legal consequences for any leaks.
*Swish, swish!*
Cai Siming hastily signed and made a quick exit.
"Big Brother, what do we do?" Wu Yangfeng asked, his voice trembling with anxiety.
Wu Yangcheng remained silent for a long moment before replying, "Second Brother, you were too impulsive. State Security's presence there wasn't a coincidence. Lin Chen must have a hidden identity we don't know about."
"I'll do my best to find a solution, but I can't promise anything. If you go down, don't worry about the outside."
Wu Yangfeng's face turned ashen. *Am I really going to end up in state custody?*
"It'll probably only be a few years, Second Brother. Stay calm. You still have a long and prosperous life ahead of you," Wu Yangcheng said, his words carrying a pointed meaning.
The Wu Family's affairs weren't entirely clean. If Wu Yangfeng, in his anger, were to expose some of their secrets, it would be disastrous.
"Mm-hmm."
Wu Yangfeng nodded.
"Second Brother, I'll take my leave now."
"I'll do my best to find a solution for you."
With that, Wu Yangcheng stood up and walked out.
Like Cai Siming, he had also signed a non-disclosure agreement. *Sigh!*
Stepping out of the police station, Wu Yangcheng let out a sigh. This time, they had definitely kicked a hornet's nest. He had no idea who Lin Chen was—how could someone have State Security agents by their side?
***
"My darlings, don't be sad."
"Mommy's home."
Lin Xiaoqian immediately sought out her stuffed animals upon returning.
She gave them kisses and hugs.
"Xiaoqian, it's time to take a bath. It's getting late," Xu Mengyao said.
Lin Xiaoqian looked up at her mother. "Mommy, can I sleep with you and Daddy tonight? Please?"
Xu Mengyao replied, "Xiaoqian, that won't work. We agreed that you could sleep with us when you're older. We only have one bed when we travel, so it's not possible."
She could tolerate roughing it for one night on the road, but she wasn't ready to share a bed at home.
When they were away, they slept fully clothed. At home, they wore close-fitting pajamas, which was different.
Moreover, if they slept together, Lin Xiaoqian might roll over, and she and Lin Chen might end up hugging each other. It wasn't that she didn't want to, but it could lead to problems.
That feeling of losing control over her whole body was very uncomfortable.
"Xiaoqian, hurry up and take your bath," Lin Chen said with a smile.
"After your bath, Daddy will read you a story."
"Okay, okay!"
Lin Xiaoqian nodded eagerly.
Half an hour later, Lin Xiaoqian fell asleep. Soon after, Xu Mengyao finished her shower and came out. She apologized, "Honey, it's not that I don't want to sleep with you."
"I'm afraid of what happened before happening again."
Lin Chen stepped forward and hugged Xu Mengyao. "Wife, I understand. You've gotten much better, but mental health recovery takes time. You still need time."
"Honey, thank you."
Xu Mengyao hugged Lin Chen tightly.
Her head rested on his shoulder, and he could smell her faint, pleasant fragrance. It was a wonderful scent.
After a moment, Lin Chen said, "Wife, you must be tired from all this. You should get some sleep too."
If they continued hugging, it would be him who would be uncomfortable.
"Mm-hmm."
Xu Mengyao nodded, then kissed his cheek. "Goodnight, honey. Love you! Muah!"
*Smack!*
Lin Chen kissed her beautiful cheek in return.
"Goodnight."
After showering, Lin Chen sat down at his computer.
He updated two fairy tales, then checked his email.
Three unread messages stood out, each from a different person.
The other three were all leading figures in their respective fields: materials science, aircraft engines, and structural mechanics.
While Lin Chen hadn't yet reached the Grandmaster level in aircraft manufacturing, he was currently inferior to these experts in their specialized areas. However, his strength lay in his exceptionally broad knowledge base.
In every aspect of aircraft manufacturing, he was now close to the Grandmaster level.
Human energy is limited. While these experts were deeply proficient in their own fields, their understanding of other areas was less comprehensive.
This could lead to research deviations, and even errors.
"Professor Liu, regarding your question, I have a modest perspective—"
Lin Chen began his response.
After working until midnight, he finally answered the three experts' questions.
Fortunately, his recent practice with folding paper airplanes had improved his skills; otherwise, he would have struggled to answer some of their questions.
"System, how many hours have I spent on aircraft manufacturing?" Lin Chen asked mentally.
**System**: Host, you have accumulated 45 hours.
"Five more hours," Lin Chen murmured to himself.
Reaching the Grandmaster level would significantly boost his power.
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