Retired for A Hundred Years: Re-Employment for the Apocalypse Bigshot!-Chapter 216: Don’t Let That Brain Go to Waste!

Chapter 216: Chapter 216: Don’t Let That Brain Go to Waste!

The arrival of Ji Ning, on the contrary, made some conspiracy-theorizing noble families dismiss the idea that the Sun Family deliberately framed them.

Who would tamper with poison under the eyes of a Security Bureau detective?

Isn’t this just like an old man hanging himself, seeking an early death?

But it can’t be ruled out that the Sun Family might be using this person as a scapegoat in a deliberate act.

For a moment, the people in the room had different thoughts, but they all shared a consensus to halt actions against the Sun Family and see what this person’s attitude would be.

Sun Yazhu, in the conference room, clearly felt the pressure around her lessen significantly, finally allowing her tense heart to relax as she sighed inwardly.

The difference between people can indeed be this vast.

In the hotel, Chang Ru was still racking her brains for ways to alleviate the pressure from various noble families on the Sun Family, but Ji Ning had resolved the crisis with just one appearance.

Not all the families involved in the case attended that day, but those who did were significant figures, including those from the influential circles of Beijing such as Lin Chengsheng, Gu Shuangcheng, Sun Yaru, and Bai Yusen’s trusty secretary.

Ji Ning glanced at them, didn’t engage with anyone, and quietly listened to Li Guoqing continue the meeting.

Perhaps Ji Ning’s involvement brought about this change, as the previously bustling conference room turned extremely quiet, with only the voices of the Security Bureau and police reporting the progress of the case heard.

"This is our current investigation progress. Next, we will focus our investigation on all involved individuals, and we hope that all families and parties will actively cooperate with our investigation to solve the case as soon as possible."

As soon as the police finished speaking, the Li Family from Sea City objected: "We are victims, why should we be investigated as well?"

"Mr. Li, this case is quite complex, and anyone could be used by the mastermind. Investigating everyone will help us quickly narrow down suspects."

"Are you saying we are suspects then?" A member of the Li Family slammed the table heavily, questioning angrily.

"No, Mr. Li, please don’t be upset..."

But the Li Family wouldn’t listen and directly incited other noble families around them.

"Don’t be upset? Is this how you conduct investigations, by treating victims as suspects? Is this even an investigation method?"

"Exactly, if not for giving the Sun Family face by attending this lousy event, we wouldn’t be entangled in this case. Why are you not investigating the Sun Family and instead focusing on us?"

"That’s right, the Sun Family has harmed so many of us, why can they remain unharmed and not give any explanation?"

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The peace in the conference room was shattered by the Li Family and other families, with numerous complaints and attacks making Sun Yazhu’s face very unattractive.

Li Guoqing tried to maintain order several times, but it only made those families angrier, until Ji Ning slammed the table heavily.

"What? You feel wronged by being investigated?"

Ji Ning’s voice wasn’t loud, but it was enough to tighten everyone’s heart.

The Li Family from Sea City wanted to say more, but when facing Ji Ning’s penetrating gaze, they somehow felt intimidated and mumbled: "You’re close with the Sun Family, of course, you speak for them."

Ji Ning unexpectedly let out a cold laugh, ignored them, further scanning the crowd, "If the Sun Family really wanted to harm you, how would they let you sit here safely and point fingers? Are your brains just for decoration?"

The people inside weren’t fools, they naturally knew the Sun Family was being framed. However, as businessmen prioritize profit, now was the perfect opportunity to weaken the Sun Family. Naturally, they did not want to let it go, seeking their gain.

But the girl in front of them wasn’t someone to mess with. According to the information they gathered, she had connections with the four principal families of the Inner City of Beijing.

Seeing that the Lin Family, Gu Family, and Bai Family who had remained silent, the Li Family from Sea City had to suppress their impulsive hearts.

The ones truly wanting to bite a piece of the Sun Family were surely the few families from the Inner City of Beijing. No matter how much they jumped around, they could only drink the leftovers. Now, with the main players not stepping in, their antics would be futile.

Ji Ning swept her gaze over the families from Beijing once again, suppressing the anger in her eyes and continued: "The mastermind could infiltrate the Sun Family and might infiltrate your families too. The onlookers see more of the game. Investigating all is helping you purify those around you."

"Detective Ji is not without reason. Our Gu Family is willing to cooperate with the police and Security Bureau for the investigation." Gu Shuangcheng was the first to echo Ji Ning’s words, causing Sun Yazhu’s eyes to blink.

Chang Ru had reminded her to constantly be wary of the Gu Family people.

After Gu Shuangcheng finished speaking, Bai Yusen’s secretary immediately expressed full cooperation.

Detective Ji was a specially appointed security consultant for the Bai Family. If she said an investigation was necessary, it was surely for the Bai Family’s benefit.

Bai Yusen’s secretary smiled at Ji Ning.

Lin Chengsheng then also agreed with Ji Ning’s words, but he requested that the investigation on the Lin Family should be led by Ji Ning.

As soon as he said this, the Bai Family secretary followed suit, then the Gu Family, and the Sun Family. All of the Beijing families requested Ji Ning take charge of investigating their own, leaving the police and Security Bureau’s primary staff in a somewhat awkward position.

With eyes full of pressure from his detectives, Li Guoqing looked at Ji Ning for her opinion. Ji Ning furrowed her brows and said: "I have other matters to attend to, the primary responsibility should still fall on the Sea City detectives."

"That’s not okay. This matter is quite extensive, our Lin Family only trusts Detective Ji," Lin Chengsheng’s face was very serious and he spoke with great momentum.

Ji Ning couldn’t help but look at him twice, "Are you sure you want me to investigate the Lin Family?"

Lin Chengsheng’s heart tightened, especially when he saw Ji Ning’s smile that wasn’t a smile, and suddenly regretted making this suggestion.

Having Ji Ning in charge of investigating the noble families wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Just as Ji Ning said, if the mastermind could infiltrate the Sun Family, they could infiltrate other noble families as well.

Such an enemy must have unusual status and power and might even have connections above.

Thinking of this, Lin Chengsheng glanced at Fu Yuanxuan.

So, instead of letting them investigate, it would be better to have a familiar person investigate their own. Seeing how Ji Ning protected Lin Yuanyang and Bai Xiaotang, having Ji Ning in charge would certainly be more beneficial than harmful.

But now Ji Ning’s tone seemed to indicate that there might not be benefits for the Lin Family either.

Lin Chengsheng’s mind was racing, but his expression remained unchanged, "If you’re upright, you won’t fear your shadow being slanted. Detective Ji, feel free to investigate. Our Lin Family will fully cooperate."

"Alright, then I will be responsible for investigating your Lin Family!" Ji Ning said with a smile, then she looked at Li Guoqing, "Director Li, the Huang Family has been mostly cleared up; I will report separately later. Going forward, my focus will be on the Lin Family."

Li Guoqing glanced at a somewhat dark-faced Lin Chengsheng, then at Ji Ning, and agreed with a nod without much deliberation.

But the main responsibility still lay with the Sea City detectives, with Ji Ning merely assisting on the side.

"Since we’re investigating the Lin Family, let’s start from the Lin Family’s Old Mansion! Lin Family Master, is that okay?"

Lin Chengsheng: ...