Chapter 170 - 167 New Progress
Su Meng rolled her eyes at her. "Not necessarily!" She thought it could also be Leng Mochen.
Li Si smiled and went to open the door, but standing there were Leng Mochen, Long Wu, and Heizi—three grown men each holding gift boxes, standing awkwardly.
"Eh? Why are you all here together? Come on in!" Li Si knew that Leng Mochen had called earlier that morning to say he’d come by in the evening. That’s why they were having lunch now, but somehow he’d arrived.
"Brother Heizi!" Su Meng greeted softly.
"Alright! Meng Meng, I have something to discuss with you. I’ll leave afterward—is that okay?" Heizi spoke in a low voice and gave her a subtle, meaningful look.
Through recent inquiries and investigations, Heizi and his team had found clues suggesting the suspect might return to their hometown during the New Year. After staking out the location, they successfully apprehended him at his parents’ home the night before.
During the interrogation, the suspect confessed that years ago, he had acted under the orders of a woman who had contacted him using a public phone and wired money to his account. The details were consistent with those provided by the tall man.
However, afterward, the woman never contacted him again. He only remembered a young-sounding voice with a Beijing accent, which made him suspect she was a local.
Su Meng discreetly glanced at her mother, who was smiling warmly and talking to others, not wanting her to know too much. She feigned calmness and said, "Brother Heizi, let’s talk outside. Let Sisi and the others continue eating!"
"Alright! Auntie, let me wish you an early New Year! I hope you stay healthy!" Heizi greeted Mrs. Su for the New Year.