Several days passed, and the men Gong Moze had arranged began to send back some news. Although there were no particularly significant discoveries, they noticed that there seemed to be some unfamiliar faces near Qin Guodong's workplace, acting somewhat suspiciously.
While waiting for more useful clues, Li Jin continued to try to recall the woman's familiar figure. Finally, in a sudden moment, a flash of inspiration struck her, and a name slipped out: "Lin Wan!"
Li Jin's eyes widened instantly, memories flooding back. She remembered her past with Lin Wan; how Lin Wan used to tease her every day, then feign concern afterward. But then she heard Lin Wan had gotten married—how could she be in Beijing?
To confirm her suspicions, Li Jin used various connections to make inquiries and finally determined that the woman was indeed Lin Wan, but now called Lin Nana, the secretary and mistress of Boss Liu of Jingu Steel Manufacturing Company. This news stunned Li Jin; she hadn't expected this outcome.
Knowing the gravity of the matter, Li Jin dared not delay and rushed to Qin Guodong's workplace. Upon seeing Qin Guodong, he didn't even have time for pleasantries before asking directly, "Godfather, have you been hiding something from my godmother lately?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Guodong's heart skipped a beat, and a hint of guilt flashed across his face. However, he forced himself to remain calm and denied it, saying, "No, what could I possibly be hiding from your godmother?"
However, Li Jin was not fooled by his words and continued to press, "Really? But when I went to the park to look for you that day, I couldn't find you anywhere. Where did you go?" As she said this, Li Jin's gaze was intense, staring intently into Qin Guodong's eyes, as if trying to see through them to his true thoughts.
Faced with Li Jin's sharp questioning, Qin Guodong sighed helplessly and explained, "Xiao Jin, you're so smart. Actually, I had some urgent business to attend to at work that day, so I changed my plans and didn't go to the park. It's all work-related, and I didn't want to tell your godmother so she wouldn't worry."
After hearing Qin Guodong's explanation, Li Jin's doubts were not completely dispelled; he still felt that things might not be so simple. So, he said earnestly to Qin Guodong, "Godfather, I know you've been in some trouble lately, and you don't need to hide it from me, but no matter what, you must take care of your safety! If there's anything I can help you with, just let me know, and I will do my best."
Upon hearing Li Jin's words, Qin Guodong's heart tightened. He quickly said, "Xiao Jin, you absolutely mustn't get involved in my affairs! I'm worried those people might harm you! You must listen to me and focus on preparing for your own wedding. Don't worry about anything else. My situation is almost resolved!"
Seeing Qin Guodong's anxious expression, Li Jin felt very worried as well. She quickly said, "Godfather, how can you shoulder such a big responsibility alone? What if you encounter any danger? Can't you let me help you share the burden?"
Seeing the worried look on Li Jin's face, Qin Guodong's heart softened, but he still firmly shook his head, patted Li Jin's shoulder, and comforted her, "Silly girl, your godfather has been doing this for so many years, so naturally I know what I'm doing. This matter isn't simple; it involves an important project in our unit, and it's a matter of great importance that affects everything! So we absolutely cannot alert them; we must handle it with utmost care. Don't worry, your godfather will handle this matter well."
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