Chapter 53: Please Be My Consultant

After parting with Zhu Li, Lin Feng didn't go to Guo Yanru's rented Bieshu.

Even when eating meat, he still needs to go vegetarian for a day or two now and then.

Otherwise, how could his body endure it?

Lin Feng returned to his 18th‑floor apartment in Heaven's Abode Auspicious Scenery Community.

He plans to rest for two days.

Starting tomorrow, he'll resume training his body.

At seven p. m., Guo Yanru called.

"Stinky little brother, coming over tonight?"

Guo Yanru's lazy voice sounded.

Lin Feng replied in a plaintive tone, "Sister, my nutrition has been lagging these past few days; can I rest for a few days?"

Guo Yanru chuckled, "I thought you weren't getting enough to eat! Turns out you were just choking!"

"You think I'm the Great Heavenly Kidney!"

After another chuckle, Guo Yanru became serious: "No kidding! The Bitcoin acquisition you asked for started today. That stuff is quite troublesome; it took me a whole day to figure it out."

"How many did you acquire today, and at what price?"

Lin Feng asked.

"About 40 yuan each on average; we got over 3,000 today. The guys in the office are probably all keeping their computers on, claiming they're mining to earn extra cash for the company."

Hearing that, Lin Feng began to ponder.

It's 2012 now; mining is still relatively easy.

Should we set up some computers, assemble mining rigs for mining?

After thinking it over, Lin Feng decided to drop the idea.

Bitcoin's price isn't high right now.

In this market, it's better to just purchase directly.

"Buy as many as there are, whether it's tens or hundreds of dollars, buy them all. Didn't the company hire that many tech staff who know computers?"

"Having them stay idle in the office is wasteful; have them contact players nationwide, and once connections are made, purchase on‑site…"

After Lin Feng finished, Guo Yanru immediately said, "Got it, we'll handle it tomorrow."

Then Guo Yanru added, "The company's account still has $1.1 billion; leaving it there is a waste. Recently someone contacted us, wanting us to invest."

Lin Feng was surprised, "The company just started, and someone is already reaching out?"

Guo Yanru laughed, "What do you think! The company made the news this month."

"Which companies or projects?" Lin Feng asked.

Guo Yanru took out a list and read some entries.

He hadn't heard of any of the companies or projects she mentioned, and he pursed his lips, saying, "Reply to them that the company's funds are tight and we're not considering investment for now. Still, leaving the money idle is wasteful; set aside $100 million for emergencies, and invest the rest in the Mi Guo stock market. Help me get in touch with Jack's team."

During this period, Lin Feng also observed the familiar Mi Guo stock market.

He found that the previously invested stocks, after a brief fluctuation, returned to their original trajectory.

So, another round of trading is possible.

When Guo Yanru previously went to the Netherlands to talk with Asmai, it was Jack who helped connect the managerial team.

Guo Yanru has the counterpart's contact info, so Lin Feng doesn't need to worry.

It's almost ten o'clock.

Lin Feng was about to rest.

Suddenly a call came in.

Seeing the caller ID, Lin Feng was quite surprised.

It was Qi Yao!

This beautiful woman is usually aloof and rarely initiates contact.

"Hello~" Lin Feng answered.

"Mr. Lin, would you like to have steak?"

Qi Yao didn't know how to invite Lin Feng; as soon as she opened her mouth, the words practically slipped out uncontrollably.

Lin Feng, knowing Qi Yao had something, smiled, "Of course I want to eat!"

"Then I'll wait for you."

Qi Yao said lightly, then hung up.

Lin Feng quickly put on his coat and left.

At 10:30, Lin Feng arrived punctually at Licheng Shiji Community.

After getting out of the car, Lin Feng took the elevator of Building 7 down to the first floor.

Then he ran to the outside of Building 7.

It was already 10:30, but the weather was hot, and many residents were strolling nearby.

In the past, no one would venture near Building 7.

Now it's different; each of the four floors of Building 7 has its lights on, looking bustling.

The community's residents no longer shy away from Building 7.

Lin Feng smiled, returned to the stairwell, and took the elevator up to the fourth floor.

At the doorway of 404.

He rang the doorbell, and the door opened quickly.

Qi Yao, still in a white lab coat, appeared before Lin Feng.

"Mr. Lin, please come in."

Qi Yao said lightly.

Upon entering the room, Lin Feng immediately smelled the aroma of steak.

As before, two servings of steak were on the table, and on his seat sat a cup and a bottle of red wine.

"If I drink Alcohol now, I won't be able to drive back!"

Lin Feng said with a smile.

Qi Yao said nothing and tacitly agreed.

Looking at the fragrant roasted steak, Lin Feng instantly felt an appetite.

During the meal, Qi Yao remained silent as before.

Only after finishing the meal did she speak, "I have something to ask of you."

"I knew it! If there were no business, you wouldn't invite me for steak."

Lin Feng shook his head, his face full of helplessness, and said.

"Even if there's nothing, I can still treat you to a meal," Qi Yao said softly.

Lin Feng laughed, "Then go ahead and tell me the matter!"

Qi Yao nodded, "There's a case in the bureau that needs your help. Recently a case occurred, seven people died—four men and three women.

The victims' ages were in their thirties, and the cause of death was gas poisoning.

After the incident, we inspected the scene and found the doors were all locked from the inside, with no other human traces.

The cause of the gas leak was that the gas stove was turned on and then the flame was extinguished…"

After Qi Yao finished speaking, Lin Feng exclaimed in surprise, "One or two cases like this could still be accidents or suicides, but when the cases are like this, it's definitely a homicide!"

Qi Yao nodded, "We think the same. However, we haven't found any valuable clues at the scene, and we would like you to take a look. It requires your sight and smell, as well as your strong memory and analytical abilities."

"I see…"

Lin Feng hesitated.

Qi Yao remained silent, waiting for Lin Feng's answer.

Besides mentioning the case, she couldn't think of any other reason to persuade Lin Feng to help.

After a moment, Lin Feng said with a smile, "Since you brought it up, I agree."

"Thank you!"

Qi Yao gave Lin Feng a grateful look, then took out her phone and called Liu Detachment Captain.

After the call, Qi Yao said to Lin Feng, "Tomorrow the team will issue you an employment contract and a consultant credential…"

Lin Feng chuckled, "So, does that make me half a police officer?"

Qi Yao thought for a moment, then nodded, "I guess so! If you really want to be a police officer, after solving the case and earning merit, an exception could be made."

"Forget it!" Lin Feng shook his head, "If I become one of you, I reckon it won't be long before I'm called in for tea by an inspector for breaching discipline or personal conduct."