Published at 23rd of March 2026 7:18 am

Chapter 3506: The Target Appears

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Lin Yi watched the surveillance footage, motionless.

A gray van had appeared at several entrance gates of Phase One and Phase Two over the past few days.

Each time it stayed for about 20 to 30 minutes.

These days, I’ve been stationed at the south entrance and west entrances of Phase One.

But this van perfectly avoided my stationed times; it only appeared while I was patrolling.

Subconsciously, Lin Yi frowned.

Even though overall it seemed harmless, chalking it up to coincidence was entirely reasonable.

But Lin Yi’s keen insight was telling him that this might be abnormal.

If it really were those thieves, they’d only have to go to Phase Two.

They wouldn’t be roaming around here in Phase One.

Thinking of this, Lin Yi quietly noted the license plate and sent it to the traffic department, preparing to find out who owns the vehicle.

"Lin Bro, it’s time to change posts and head to the east entrance and north entrance for duty."

"Got it."

The two teams work on a rotating basis, having watched here for a week, now it’s time to switch.

"Got it."

Lin Yi walked out of the security room, while Peng Jianggang and Feng Zhiqiang also came over.

They stood in front of Xiao Fengshan.

"Is the handover log ready?" Peng Jianggang said from above.

"There’s been nothing happening, why would there be a handover log?"

"You still have to write it; how is the work supposed to be done?"

"What’s it to you how the work is done?"

Lin Yi’s voice sounded behind Peng Jianggang.

The latter shivered as if electrified, immediately straightening his back.

"No problem at all, you don’t have to write it, since there’s nothing happening anyway, just consider me talking nonsense." Peng Jianggang said with a smile.

"Get to work."

"Alright, alright."

Peng Jianggang and Feng Zhiqiang slunk away.

"Whoa, Lin Bro, you’re really something, this damn guy sees you like a rat seeing a cat."

"Beat him once, and he’ll be honest."

"You can even beat him? That’s badass?"

"Stop deifying it, work well."

As they talked and chatted, they quickly reached the east entrance.

Compared to the south entrance and west entrance, the east entrance is the busiest in the entire neighborhood.

Vendors at the gate are endless throughout the day; standing guard here is almost the busiest.

"Lin Bro, you’re good-looking, so I’ll leave the outside work to you."

"Does this matter have anything to do with being good-looking?"

"I’m telling you, the least reasonable in the neighborhood are those female owners. But you look good; when they see you, their legs won’t stay closed, and they’ll definitely be very easygoing."

"You’ll start today; I have something to do. I need to check the surveillance first."

"No problem."

Lin Yi entered the security room, continuing to watch the surveillance on the computer.

Repeatedly observing that suspicious vehicle.

Ring, ring, ring —

Lin Yi’s phone rang.

"Director Lin, we’ve tracked down that vehicle. It was bought eight years ago, owned by Liang Xiaohui, but after three years, it was transferred to someone named Zhou Jian."

"So, the owner of the car now is Zhou Jian, right?"

"But a year ago, the vehicle had an accident and was forced to be scrapped, so what you saw might be a car with a fake license plate."

"Fake license plate..."

Lin Yi’s expression was calm; this result fits his expectations.

"But there’s another possibility; after being scrapped, it could’ve been repaired and put back on the road, but this possibility is very small. The repair costs would be enough to buy a car."

"Help me check again to see where this car might have gone."

"Alright, I’ll arrange for someone to look into it."

"Thank you."

"You’re welcome."

According to conventional analysis, the possibility of repairing and driving again is extremely low.

But from another perspective, there’s a high possibility.

The other party might not be lacking money; as long as they achieve absolute concealment, spending a bit more is inconsequential.

So this matter might not just be a figment of his imagination; there could really be something fishy.

But to go through so much trouble, driving such a vehicle wandering near the neighborhood, what exactly did they have their eyes on?

Close to the end of the shift, Lin Yi called Xiao Fengshan into the room, went out for post duty, and cleared his mind.

Standing guard didn’t need to be very strict; could simply stroll around the entrance as long as it didn’t stray from work duties.

"Hey handsome, have some milk tea."

While Lin Yi was on duty, a Porsche stopped in front of him.

A girl wearing sunglasses handed him a cup of milk tea.

"You’re bribing officials with this?"

"Not bribing; I have a garage. I just simply want to buy you a drink."

"Thanks."

Lin Yi didn’t hesitate, took the milk tea, and started drinking.

Xiao Fengshan in the security room, watched enviously, with itchy teeth.

These good-looking people are really damned.

The day’s work quickly ended.

Just as he got home, Lin Yi received another phone call.

Nothing about that vehicle was found.

This result further confirmed Lin Yi’s suspicion that the vehicle had issues.

And the issues weren’t small.

Usually, under ordinary driving circumstances, tracing a vehicle isn’t very difficult.

Now there’s only one possibility; the driver hid the car and has strong counter-tracking capabilities.

They know exactly which methods can avoid surveillance.

Based on these reasons, Lin Yi could determine that it shouldn’t be those thieves.

If they truly had this skill, they wouldn’t do such low-level stuff.

For the next two days, Lin Yi focused on this matter.

But didn’t spot that vehicle.

And this persisted until he started night shifts.

"Lin Bro, I see they’re selling fried chicken fillets outside, want some for a late-night snack?"

At around eleven at night, Xiao Fengshan asked from outside.

"Get a box of cold beer."

"Buy it; there’s no need for you to send money. I can still afford these little expenses."

"I have better conditions than you; you should save your salary."

Lin Yi transferred 200 yuan to Xiao Fengshan, leaving the rest for him to buy cigarettes.

There weren’t many people at night; they sneakily started eating.

At midnight, Lin Yi stared at the surveillance.

He noticed a van parked near the northern fence of Phase Two.

Lin Yi sat up straight, subconsciously checking the license plate.

It wasn’t the prior vehicle, plus the parking location was where surveillance was installed previously.

Lin Yi initially determined that it was very likely that the thieves had arrived.

"Stay here and keep watch; I’m heading to Phase Two."

Xiao Fengshan quickly put down his belongings and said:

"Did you discover the thieves? Should I come with you?"

"No need; too many people will be a hindrance. I can manage on my own. Remember, don’t notify anyone."

"Understood."

After leaving the security room, Lin Yi quickened his pace, concealing himself in the darkness, running toward Phase Two.

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