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I Get A Random New Occupation Every Week (Web Novel) - Chapter 3646: The Mysterious Watch
Chapter 3646: The Mysterious Watch
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The two sat tensely in the car.Waiting for Xiao Bing’s news.
Lin Yi was enormously grateful for sending Xiao Bing and the others out to sea.
If arrangements were made now, Zhang Jinquan would have been dead for sure.
Time ticked by second by second; after about ten minutes, Xiao Bing’s voice came through the headset.
"Boss, the person was brought up; they’re still breathing."
"Okay, wait for me there; Team Leader Qiu and I will head over now."
After hanging up the communicator, Lin Yi exchanged a glance with Qiu Yuluo.
"Rent a boat and find them."
"Okay."
Both simultaneously roughly adjusted their disguises. After disembarking, Qiu Yuluo found the dock owner.
They rented a double-decker yacht.
Because they paid enough, the owner agreed that no crew would accompany them.
After sorting out the boat rental, the two boarded the boat and set off towards Xiao Bing’s location.
They advanced at full speed and saw Xiao Bing’s boat after about 30 minutes.
Lin Yi carefully maneuvered their boat closer.
Under Luo Qi’s aid, Zhang Jinquan had regained consciousness.
But he looked ashen, lying on the boat.
"Come on, bring him over to gather."
Lin Yi called out, prompting a team to bring Zhang Jinquan onto their rented big boat.
Seeing Lin Yi, a trace of evasion emerged in Zhang Jinquan’s eyes.
"You probably didn’t expect us to follow you all the way here, did you?"
Zhang Jinquan shook his head.
"But you’re the Team Leader, so you finding me wouldn’t be unexpected."
"But you surprised me," Lin Yi said flatly:
"I only guessed you’d possibly come here, but nothing else."
"There’s no need to waste so much effort on me; it’s not worth it—I’m fine now."
While speaking, Zhang Jinquan appeared lifeless.
Although still alive, to Lin Yi he seemed little different from a dead man, like a walking corpse.
Lin Yi looked at him.
He noticed Zhang Jinquan’s hand tightly clutching something and asked curiously:
"What’s in your hand?"
"N-nothing!"
Nervousness visibly appeared on Zhang Jinquan’s face.
"Hand it over so I can see."
"There’s nothing; don’t look."
Gazing at Zhang Jinquan, Lin Yi’s voice deepened.
"You were once with the Central Guards Brigade. You should know what our four teams do—this is the last bit of respect I offer you."
"No! This is mine! It’s got nothing to do with the Central Guard Brigade!"
Zhang Jinquan’s hands were clenched tightly together.
"I’m begging you not to force me."
Lin Yi nodded and exchanged a glance with Shao Jianfeng.
The latter understood without words.
"Brother Zhang, we have a task to complete, sorry."
First polite, then forceful.
Shao Jianfeng acted directly.
Their strength difference was vast, and Zhang Jinquan was very weak.
Against Shao Jianfeng, he had no means to resist.
It was easy to pry open his hand.
When the item was revealed, it turned out to be a watch.
Without a strap, it was only the watch face.
Slightly rusty, it was yellowed, seeming quite old.
Lin Yi and Qiu Yuluo exchanged a glance.
In each other’s eyes, they saw confusion.
Lin Yi fiddled with the watch repeatedly.
The watch face bore a brand name.
Zhonghai Watch Factory.
In the eighties and nineties, it was a state-owned factory, renowned nationwide for the watches made here.
Anyone wearing such a watch would certainly gain prestige.
Just like now, carrying luxury goods worth hundreds of thousands outdoors.
Only wealthy families could afford it.
Lin Yi vaguely remembered.
As a child, his mother once said her youthful dream was to wear a watch of this brand and purchase a Forever brand bicycle.
But Zhang Huai Ping was formerly part of the Central Guards Brigade, from a well-off family.
Buying such a watch wouldn’t be difficult.
It shouldn’t have warranted Zhang Jinquan’s cautious protection.
Instinctively, Lin Yi looked towards Zhang Jinquan.
He saw him staring fixedly at him.
Combined with his attitude.
There was only one possibility.
This watch held immense sentimental value.
Thinking of this, Lin Yi examined the watch again.
It didn’t seem like a man’s watch, more like a women’s.
"Team Leader Lin, there’s no grudge between us; we’ve met occasionally, and I respect you. Could you do me a favor by returning this watch?"
"Alright, but I hope you’ll tell me everything you know. After all, we once worked together."
Everyone aboard the boat fell silent, gazing at Zhang Jinquan.
"It’s my fault; I shouldn’t have betrayed the Central Guard Brigade’s data. I’ll resolve my own issues and not trouble you any further."
"At this point, even suicide is beyond your control."
Looking at Zhang Jinquan, Lin Yi said:
"I want to know what data you provided them."
"Regarding the Water Monster research, and partial translations from the Sheepskin Scroll."
"And what have you been doing in your room these past days?"
"Compiling another batch of information I know for them."
"Ha..."
Lin Yi sneered.
"You really are dedicated, ready to die but still fulfilling your final duty."
Facing Lin Yi’s sarcasm, Zhang Jinquan’s expression remained unmoved.
"I had no choice. If I didn’t do it, they wouldn’t return this watch."
Lin Yi’s expression changed.
"You mean the watch belongs to Mammon? They’re using it to blackmail you, exchanging it for Central Guard Brigade data?"
"Yes."
"What’s the background of the watch? It’s worth you betraying the Central Guards Brigade?"
This was what Lin Yi was eager to know.
But from these events, it appeared Zhang family’s betrayal wasn’t for money.
At least Zhang Jinquan wasn’t.
His sole aim was retrieving the watch.
As for other matters, they were Zhang Huai Ping’s doing.
But everything hinges on this watch.
Without it, none of this would have occurred.
Yet Mammon possesses a watch like this, able to threaten Zhang Jinquan.
No matter how you look, it seems odd.
"Team Leader Lin, I hope you won’t push me."
"Likewise, I hope you’ll cooperate well; you know what kind of person I am."
Lin Yi slowly said while holding the watch:
"You have one chance; I’ll give you three seconds to decide. If you remain silent, I’ll toss this watch into the sea."
"Three..."
Alarm was written all over Zhang Jinquan’s face.
Like a panicked child, lost amidst busy, bustling streets.
"Two..."
"One..."
"Don’t! I’ll tell!"
Zhang Jinquan broke out in a sweat, breathing heavily.
His eyes fixed fiercely on the watch in Lin Yi’s hand.
"Speak. At this point, there’s no need to hide anything."
Zhang Jinquan panted, calming his mood.
"I-it’s Chun Xiao’s watch, I want it back."
