"Don't let your father know about this yet. He's still recovering from his illness, so don't worry him."
Lin Yang instructed Xiao Ya, who was applying medicine to him.
Xiaoya had no idea that they had gone through so much at the auction, and she also learned that her father had always been concerned about the treasure map.
"Okay, I won't tell him."
"But don't blame yourself too much. Now that we've found the treasure map, as long as we keep investigating, we'll definitely find out."
Xiaoya's words offered Lin Yang some comfort.
The treasure map was captured through everyone's joint efforts, and he will find it no matter what.
Because Lin Yang and the others had not shown up for a long time, Zhao Baibao called to inquire about the situation.
Lin Yang told him about their car accident.
They couldn't go to the victory celebration banquet, so they asked Zhao Baibao to make sure everyone ate and drank well.
Zhao Baibao told him not to worry, he would take care of it.
He then pressed for details about the treasure map.
Lin Yang didn't want to tell him that the treasure map had been stolen, but based on their brief contact...
He could tell that the old collector was meticulous and wouldn't fail to guess why they had been in a car accident.
She then told him that the treasure map had been stolen, wanting to see his reaction.
As he expected, Zhao Baibao remained silent for a moment before saying that he would not make a fuss about it at the celebration banquet.
He would come up with reasons why the three of them couldn't attend, so they could just focus on recovering from their injuries.
They even said they would help check if there was any treasure map.
After Lin Yang finished treating the wounds, A Fei and Chen Zhuan finished their treatment and returned to the regular ward.
The two had regained consciousness and were leaning against the hospital bed, looking somewhat dazed.
"Big brother, you're here. We're fine, just a bit of a headache."
"It's good that you're awake, it's good that you're alright!"
Lin Yang brought over the two people's medical reports and examined them carefully.
Seeing the guilt on his face, Afei stretched his body in front of him to show that he was really fine.
"I guess they knew who we were and didn't dare to make a big deal out of it, so they just knocked us out."
Chen Zhuan also said that he was fine and told Lin Yang not to blame himself.
"They actually launched a sneak attack. If we had faced each other head-on, who knows who would have knocked whom unconscious."
Ah Fei wasn't satisfied yet, and he had to make a few gestures even while still in his hospital bed.
"It's a pity I didn't get a good look at him, otherwise I definitely wouldn't have let him go!"
Lin Yang quickly pressed him down, telling him to rest first, as a concussion would be troublesome.
"That murderer was too cunning; we didn't even get a clear look at his face."
Chen Zhuan lay there obediently, and said with some regret.
"As long as everyone is safe, we can find a way to get the treasure map back."
Afei and Chen Zhuan exchanged a glance, fearing that he might feel guilty and prevent them from continuing the investigation.
"Brother, do you think that car accident was caused by those foreigners?"
"It must be them, who else could it be!"
Listening to their discussion, Lin Yang was a little unsure how to start the conversation.
His first suspicions naturally fell on the foreigners who had been fiercely competing with them at the auction.
Call the auction manager and ask for information on those foreigners.
The auction manager still vividly remembered Lin Yang's decisiveness and resourcefulness at the previous auction and greatly admired him.
When Lin Yang asked for detailed information about the companies behind those foreigners, the manager hesitated.
"This involves customer privacy, and we cannot disclose it."
Lin Yang had no time for beating around the bush and told the auction manager directly.
“We were in a car accident, and the treasure map was stolen. It’s very likely that it was those foreigners who did it.”
His brow furrowed, and he looked very anxious.
Seeing that the manager was still hesitant, Lin Yang thought of A Fei and Chen Zhuan who were still lying in the hospital, so he threatened him.
Two other wealthy young men from prominent families are in critical condition after the car accident, and their families will not let them off the hook if they don't provide information.
Upon hearing this, the manager's expression changed instantly. He wasn't stupid; all the guests attending this auction were either wealthy or influential.
None of them are people he can afford to offend.
After much deliberation, the auction manager finally compromised and sent Lin Yang all the information about the companies registered by those foreigners.
Lin Yang took the documents and carefully reviewed them. It turned out that the company behind these foreigners was actually a Chinese company.
This surprised him greatly.
"Why would a Chinese company want to steal our treasure map?"
He immediately decided to visit the company in person the next day.
The employees coming and going inside looked rather strange.
Lin Yang walked to the front desk, explained his purpose, and expressed his desire to meet with the person in charge of the relevant matters.
Seeing Lin Yang's serious expression, the receptionist quickly contacted her superior.
Soon, a balding man strode over, looked Lin Yang up and down, and then greeted him with a fawning smile, warmly welcoming him into the conference room.
Lin Yang got straight to the point, stating his questions and the purpose of his visit.
After hearing this, the middle-aged man said, "There might be some misunderstanding."
Afterwards, he even arranged for someone to serve tea and water to Lin Yang, his intuition telling him otherwise.
Never mess with the man in front of you.
After chatting for a while, Lin Yang learned that their company was actually a special functional department of China.
"So it was all to cover things up?" Ye An asked, narrowing his eyes as he glanced at him, his words hitting the nail on the head.
Hiring foreigners is a way to cover up their true intentions and prevent their company's real information from being exposed.
"Yes, so it's absolutely impossible for them to steal a treasure map."
His expression was sincere, and it seemed that they had no need to steal the treasure map.
"Then why are you competing with us for this treasure map at the auction?"
This was a question that Ye An couldn't understand; it was truly strange.
They had actually received some intelligence regarding the competition at the auction.
They realized that this treasure map might involve certain factors that posed a potential threat to the country.
"As for the car accident and the theft of the treasure map, we are indeed unaware of them."
Lin Yang felt that what the other party said seemed reasonable, but he did not show complete trust, after all, he was not stupid.
"Do you have any leads right now?"
He glanced at Lin Yang and then nodded.
They had been secretly monitoring the treasure map's movements and were using various means to achieve their goals.
After listening for a moment, Lin Yang realized that what the middle-aged man said was mostly true, and this company could be trusted.
"If there's anything I can help you with, please don't hesitate to ask."
He did show great enthusiasm.
"This treasure map was captured through everyone's joint efforts, and I'm determined to find it no matter what!"
"We understand how you feel, and we hope to cooperate with you. We believe in our capabilities!"
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