novelraw Chapter 972 - 989: Battle Between Women
Chapter 972 - 989: Battle Between Women
"What's wrong?" Lin Mu noticed Qi Manlin's expression was a bit unusual."It's a call from Sharapova!" Qi Manlin said, looking at the number on the phone.
"Haha, speak of the devil! I guess you cornered them, so they can't wait to make a move!" Lin Mu chuckled, then added, "Answer it quickly, no matter what she asks, agree to it. We need to lure her in to have a chance to catch her, even if she has the status of Russia's Khabarovsk mayor, it won't matter!"
The phone was still ringing. Qi Manlin nodded, then answered it, "Oh, Miss Sarah, is there anything I can help you with?"
"Oh, Director Qi, nothing much, I was wondering if you were free today, I'd like to invite you for coffee!" Sharapova said with a smile.
Qi Manlin thought for a moment, pretending to consider, "Hmm, it doesn't seem like I have anything important, since Miss Sarah is inviting so warmly, I can't refuse, can I? What time?"
"Nine o'clock, I'll be waiting for you at the café next to Chang'an Hotel!" Sharapova said.
"Alright, see you then!" Qi Manlin replied.
After hanging up, Qi Manlin glanced at Lin Mu, saying, "Sharapova wants to invite me for coffee!"
"Haha, the coffee is just an excuse; she really wants to make a move on you. Finally, this big fish took the bait!" Lin Mu chuckled.
"What should I do then?"
"If my guess is right, she just wants to lure you out to act against you because they can't come to the police station to find you. This is their best plan. When they act against you, just cooperate with them. I guess they'll use you to threaten me, but they won't harm you!" Lin Mu analyzed.
"Alright, I'll listen to you!" Qi Manlin didn't have any objections. Although it involves some risk, Sharapova isn't an ordinary person. Such people aren't easily taken down, so dealing with her will naturally require some costs.
When they got home, Lin Mu found Xiong Xiaoxiao because Xiong Xiaoxiao is a network genius, good at signal tracking technology. If Qi Manlin is kidnapped by Sharapova, he needs to confirm Qi Manlin's location to ensure her safety. It's not worth sacrificing Qi Manlin just to capture Sharapova.
As long as a micro-tracking device is installed on Qi Manlin, no matter where Sharapova and her people take her, her position can be determined, and she can be rescued at the critical moment!
"Here, Wild Girl, put this micro-tracking device in your pocket, this way your location can be tracked!" Lin Mu said, holding the micro-tracking device he got from Xiong Xiaoxiao.
Qi Manlin nodded. It was just a button-sized thing, then she put it in her pocket.
"Hey, Xiaoxiao, can you show this tracking information on my phone? It's too troublesome to monitor with a computer!" Lin Mu said.
"That's easy, do you have an Android phone?"
"Of course!" Lin Mu tossed aside his iPhone 6, magically pulled three or four phones from his pocket, including Samsung and Sony, all high-end devices.
"Wow, Brother Lin is indeed a real rich guy!" Xiong Xiaoxiao exclaimed.
"Hehe, bringing multiple phones is for convenience when picking up girls! Makes for simple communication, hehe!"
However, in the next second, Lin Mu was hit with successive glares from Qi Manlin and Xiong Xiaoxiao!
"Damn, slipped up! I absolutely won't be this showy again in the future!" Lin Mu muttered internally.
"You big jerk, give me your phone." Xiong Xiaoxiao said.
Lin Mu handed her his luxury Samsung phone. Xiong Xiaoxiao set it up and then gave it back to Lin Mu.
"Here, I've set it up. As long as the tracking device is on Sister Manlin, you can find her location anytime by pressing this button, then zoom in, and it will show the exact location on Baidu Maps!" Xiong Xiaoxiao explained.
Lin Mu fiddled with the phone as Xiong Xiaoxiao instructed, then indeed it showed the location of the Lin Family Mansion.
"Wow, Xiaoxiao truly is a network genius, can't help but be convinced!" Lin Mu grinned and looked at Xiong Xiaoxiao with praise, "Hey, Xiaoxiao, how about you join my company as a network expert after you graduate!"
"Hehe, I don't want to. Anyway, I'll be Brother Lin's one day, so Brother Lin's money is my money. Earning money from my own husband is no fun! So, I'll work for someone else!" Xiong Xiaoxiao giggled.
"Um..." Lin Mu was dumbstruck by Xiong Xiaoxiao's stunning statement, "Damn, what kind of logic is this girl following!"
After breakfast, Qi Manlin returned to her room to change into casual wear, making it more convenient for Sharapova and her people to carry out their actions. She went downstairs, checked the clock, and saw it was almost the agreed time!
"Bastard, I'm leaving now!" Qi Manlin said to Lin Mu.
"Hehe, I know. Be sure to stay calm, I'm nearby, and I promise you'll be fine!" Lin Mu advised, since Qi Manlin was dealing with Sharapova, who was not only the mayor of Russia's Khabarovsk but also a core member of the Tsar Group. If Qi Manlin didn't know Sharapova's true identity, she might not be nervous, but now that she knows, Lin Mu is worried Qi Manlin will be tense.
Though Qi Manlin has been through a lot and has grown much more mature than before, she's up against a member of an international crime syndicate, which naturally makes Lin Mu worry for her.
This truly became a battle between two women. If the Chief Police Officer successfully solves this case, it will certainly be a significant growth for her, making her stronger by constantly challenging opponents stronger than herself.
The Chief Police Officer left, drove toward the café next to Chang'an Hotel, and since it was almost nine o'clock, Qi Manlin could arrive a few minutes early. Five minutes later, Qi Manlin reached the café and parked her car at the entrance.
After getting out, Qi Manlin surveyed her surroundings, then opened the car door, got down, and slowly walked into the café. The café was playing soothing music, mostly couples sitting together, chatting and sipping coffee, all in a romantic atmosphere.
Qi Manlin walked in, glanced around, and then heard someone calling her name.
"Miss Qi!" Sharapova waved to Lin Mu from a relatively quiet and secluded corner.
Seeing Sharapova, Qi Manlin paused for a moment but then calmly walked over.
"Miss Sarah, turns out you arrived early." Qi Manlin smiled, walked up, and greeted her naturally.