“Commander, whether you believe it or not is irrelevant. I just want you to know that I am different from Lin Yi. Although I am his wife, I can tell you clearly that our relationship is based solely on mutual benefit, not on any emotional connection. Furthermore, I absolutely did not participate in what he did at the Fire Seed Base, because he treated us as his personal possessions and never allowed us to have any contact with anyone outside the Chief's Mansion.” Chen Lan said earnestly to Lin Lele, “Please don’t hold a prejudice against me because of my relationship with Lin Yi.”

A hint of earnestness flickered in Chen Lan's eyes. She bowed slightly and continued in a manner that was both dignified and respectful, "If possible, I am willing to do everything in my power to prove my loyalty and value to you and to your base through concrete actions."

Lin Lele was somewhat confused upon hearing this.

"What's the point of telling me all this? Is this something I can decide? I'm the commander..."

Before Lin Lele could finish speaking, a rapid call came from the walkie-talkie clipped to her waist, interrupting her. A respectful voice came from the other end: "Commander, we've apprehended the person. Mr. Chen wants you to bring that woman surnamed Chen over immediately."

"I know, what's with the rush? They're not even letting us eat!" Lin Lele muttered in dissatisfaction, then turned to Chen Lan, "Stop dawdling and hurry up!"

Although Lin Lele complained, she couldn't help but quicken her pace and even started jogging.

Chen Lan followed closely behind Lin Lele, her heart filled with mixed feelings. It seemed that Li Yi was truly doomed this time. She was both relieved that this sudden opportunity might allow her to escape Lin Yi's shadow and worried about her own fate.

I said so much to Lin Lele just now, but it doesn't seem to have much effect. I don't know if it will work!

Chen Lan pondered to himself, but dared not stop for a moment, following closely behind Lin Lele.

She understood that she needed to remain calm and composed in order to deal with whatever might happen next.

Not long after, militia soldiers appeared in front of the secret passage.

When the militiamen saw Lin Lele rushing over, they all made way for her.

"Commander!"

"Commander!"

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The militiamen shouted respectfully.

"Mm." Lin Lele nodded in agreement.

"How is the situation?" Lin Lele asked the militia company commander who came to greet her, as she led Chen Lan inside.

"Reporting to the commander, Li Yi, the culprit of the Fire Seed Base, has been completely apprehended. Currently, Mr. Chen is interrogating him alone outside." After reporting, the militia company commander's gaze lingered on Chen Lan for a moment, but he quickly regained his professional expression.

Upon hearing this, Lin Lele was somewhat confused about the meaning of the other party's words "outside".

Upon seeing this, the militia company commander quickly explained, "The exit of this secret passage is just ahead. We captured Li Yi right at the exit."

As he spoke, he pointed to a hidden exit ahead, where a heavy iron door was slightly ajar, letting in a faint light.

"Mr. Chen is currently outside that iron gate, interrogating Li Yi," the militia company commander added.

Upon hearing this, Lin Lele suddenly understood. He nodded and said, "Very good, you all stay here and guard the place. I'll go take a look."

Lin Lele was about to take a step forward as she spoke.

Upon seeing this, the militia company commander quickly stopped Lin Lele: "Commander, Mr. Chen said that no one is allowed to disturb him before receiving his orders."

Lin Lele frowned and pointed to her nose: "Am I 'anyone' too?"

The militia company commander looked troubled, but his attitude was firm: "Yes, Commander. Mr. Chen emphasized this point, and I hope you can understand."

Lin Lele snorted unhappily, but did not force her way through. She reluctantly found a relatively flat stone in the secret passage and sat down, occasionally peering through the cracks in the iron gate, trying to see what was outside.

Chen Lan stood beside Lin Lele, observing everything.

Her brows were furrowed, and it was unclear what she was thinking about.

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On the other side of the iron gate was a small underground shelter.

It was one of the secret strongholds that Li Yi had prepared in advance to deal with unforeseen circumstances.

The shelter's interior was simply and practically decorated. Several maps hung on the walls, a long table was placed in the center, and a row of shelves around it were piled with all kinds of canned goods. In one corner of the room, there were also two barrels of gasoline and a pile of wood.

Further inside, there is another room with a fireplace on one wall and a simple wooden bed in the corner covered with soft bedding.

The wooden bed had been partially lifted, revealing a deep passageway.

Clearly, Li Yi, that old fox, was planning to continue his escape along this passage.

However, Chen Yu and his men were chasing him too fast, and he didn't even have time to close the iron gate outside before he was captured by Chen Yu and his men who arrived at the scene.

To prevent him from escaping again, Chen Yu shot him in the leg when he captured him.

At this moment, Li Yi was lying on the edge of the wooden bed, clutching one leg and groaning in pain on the ground.

Chen Yu, meanwhile, was using a specially made, cold-proof lighter to ignite a pile of wood in the fireplace.

The flickering firelight brought a touch of warmth to the cold underground space.

Then, he slowly turned around and returned to the entrance of the shelter.

With a loud bang, the heavy iron door slammed shut, shutting out the noise and cold from the militiamen inside the secret passage.

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