“My father never talks to us about his work. When I pressed him for details, he just said it was all confidential and told me not to ask anymore.”
Lin Yang knew that they had only learned of their father's identity a few years ago, and he guessed that the old hero wanted to protect his children.
I didn't tell them anything.
But this created a stalemate; where else could he get any clues?
Xiaoya could see Lin Yang's distress, and she knew that finding out the truth about this matter was also their family's top priority.
"We can only ask our father about this. He's been a bit more lucid these past few days and can have simple conversations."
Xiao Liu nodded in agreement. Now that things had come to this point, their father couldn't just remain silent.
Lin Yang naturally knew that asking the old hero was the fastest way, but he was worried about the patient's health and didn't want him to work too hard too soon.
However, there's no other way now but to ask the veterans.
Lin Yang first confirmed that the veteran's physical condition and mental state were suitable for questioning.
After closing the ward door, I raised the head of the bed a little and pulled over a stool to sit next to it.
The veteran lay in his hospital bed, his face still pale from his illness, but his eyes were much clearer.
"Old hero, how are you feeling?"
The old hero nodded slightly, his voice weak and slow.
“I know you have been helping me get better and saved me from the brink of death. I am very grateful to you and I trust you.”
The veteran, knowing that he was investigating something and had already gotten involved, told him to ask whatever he wanted.
Lin Yang listened patiently to every word the old hero said, and asked him in a slow but clear tone whether he knew about the Black Skull organization.
Even the veterans had no recollection of the organization's name.
Lin Yang had no choice but to ask the old hero if he had any clues about the person who wanted to harm him.
The veteran recalled the past and remembered something that might be related, so he began to recount it in fits and starts.
When he started working, it was during a special period, the situation was complex, and there were many espionage activities.
He was in charge of carrying out some secret missions, and on one occasion, he successfully captured several spies.
He found a map on one of the agents.
The map was drawn in a very peculiar way, with some strange markings on it.
They guessed that the map must be related to a treasure.
They brought in experts to study it, but they could only tell it was a treasure, but they couldn't figure out where it was or what else it was.
Lin Yang frowned, not expecting there to be a story about treasure involved.
I increasingly feel that this matter is even more complicated than I thought.
"What about the treasure map?"
"We submitted the map as required."
The veteran thought the matter was long over, but he never expected this series of events to happen recently.
After thinking it over, only that treasure map could have caused such a big problem.
"Do you remember who you gave the map to? Or do you still have any recollection of the details on the map?"
The veteran sighed with relief, looking somewhat weary.
"It's been too long, and I can't remember who was in charge of the handover. We didn't understand the details on the map at the time, and we don't remember them anymore."
Lin Yang knew that it was already quite an achievement for him to recall these clues; any more would really put the old man in a difficult position.
Seeing that he was a little tired, I wanted him to continue resting.
The old hero wouldn't let him leave, holding his hand tightly.
"I know this is dangerous, but it's a serious matter. I beg you to stay and help me."
The veteran hoped Lin Yang would stay and investigate the matter thoroughly; he didn't want to leave with regrets.
We must not let those behind-the-scenes manipulators succeed.
Lin Yang was deeply moved by the trust that the veteran had conveyed to him through his hand.
He's already come this far; there's no reason not to investigate further.
Moreover, he respects the elderly and is a hero, so since he has spoken up...
He wanted to help the old man solve this problem that was troubling him.
"Rest assured, I will do my best to live up to your trust."
Only after getting the answer he wanted did the old hero release Lin Yang's hand with satisfaction.
Lin Yang was worried that he would overwork himself, so he told him to rest and that the most important thing for him now was to get his health back.
He went back to look into the map, and also instructed Xiaoya and Xiaoliu to take good care of their father.
Although Lin Yang made a promise to the veteran, he had no idea where to begin his investigation.
Nurse Xue's identity was discovered, and she never appeared again.
The people in the abandoned warehouse were wearing skull masks, making it impossible to identify them.
Lin Yang could only pass on the clues from the treasure map to his network of contacts.
However, the old hero's memory of the treasure was too vague, and his connections gave him too little information to provide, so he could only try to find it.
Tell him not to have too high hopes.
Lin Yang couldn't find any useful information about the treasure map in the short term.
We can only focus our efforts on treating the veteran.
He meticulously prepared medications and acupuncture treatments daily, hoping the elderly man would recover soon and recall more useful clues. However...
Chen Zhuan heard from A Fei that Lin Yang was looking for a treasure map.
He kept mentioning how he had been tormented by transplanted parasites to the point of being unrecognizable, and how Lin Yang had painstakingly searched for the source of his illness and helped him with acupuncture treatment.
Therefore, she was very concerned about Lin Yang's affairs.
He found his parents and told them everything about Lin Yang.
When Chen Zhuan's parents learned that their son's recovery was the result of Lin Yang's meticulous treatment, they were filled with gratitude towards Lin Yang.
Although Lin Yang provided very little information about the treasure map, they still used all their connections to inquire about it.
We've finally made some discoveries.
They discovered that a high-end auction would be held soon, and among the items up for auction was a very special treasure map.
This treasure map is said to be ancient, and the markings and text on it are written in a mysterious code.
I've heard that no one has been able to decipher these codes so far.
That's why they had no choice but to put it up for auction, hoping someone could unlock the secret.
This image is now featured in the color brochures distributed at the auction.
Chen Zhuan was overjoyed upon hearing the news.
They obtained the auction brochure immediately, arrived at the hospital, and handed it to Lin Yang.
"Brother, take a look at this picture. Could it be the treasure map you're looking for?"
Lin Yang raised an eyebrow, took the colorful brochure, and squinted as he carefully examined the treasure map on it.
However, the treasure map above appears unusually small due to its layout, and the markings on it are not very clear.
However, Lin Yang suddenly felt that the style of this treasure map was very similar to the description given by the old hero.
His heart started beating faster.
However, whether this treasure map is the one they are looking for or not still needs to be identified by the veteran hero himself.
In any case, this is the biggest progress so far.
Lin Yang held the colorful brochure reluctantly, and didn't forget to praise Chen Zhuan standing beside him.
"You've been a huge help this time!"
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