Chapter 50

Chapter 3118: Approach

After listening to the middle-aged man, Lin Yi understood the reason.

If there had been an escort, such a problem wouldn't have occurred.

But since they had arrived at this awkward time, it could only be said that they were unlucky.

"What did you mean when you said the leadership is discussing this matter?"

"It means that the higher-ups have come and are preparing to talk with the pirate chief here. They will pay a passage fee, and then they will be allowed to pass."

Lin Yi was silent for a few seconds before saying:

"If that's the case, wouldn't it be fine to just give them some money?"

"From what I know, it seems the price hasn't been agreed upon," the middle-aged man said:

"They want 5 million dollars, but the company can only offer 500 thousand."

5 million versus 500 thousand, a tenfold difference, making it very difficult to reach an agreement.

However, for Lin Yi, this was very useful information.

As long as he could find those pirates and deal with them, the problem would be solved.

"Do you know where they are discussing this? What time specifically?"

"It seems to be tonight," the middle-aged man muttered, "at some Shangri-La Hotel, but I don't know the specifics."

"Shangri-La Hotel?"

"Yes, that's the place."

"Do you know the specific time?"

"I don't know that," the middle-aged man said:

"I just do the work, how could I know such things?"

"Alright, thanks, bro. I'll be on my way."

"Sure, come back if you need more information."

"Alright."

Having obtained the information he needed, Lin Yi got into his car and headed back to the hotel.

Now that he had a target, the rest of the matters would be easier to handle.

Thinking about this, Lin Yi went to a local mall, bought a laptop, and then returned to the hotel.

The hotel's security system was not as tight as he had imagined.

In less than half an hour, Lin Yi had hacked into it and found the check-in information for the past few days.

In the past week, 26 people from Yan Country had checked into the hotel.

By age, Lin Yi ruled out 18 people, leaving only 8 possible targets.

For Lin Yi, it wasn't difficult to investigate this information.

He called Xiao Bing and asked her to check the information on the group's leadership. About half an hour later, he had all the information he needed.

After comparing the information, Lin Yi locked onto a person named Gao Xiaoqiu.

Her position was Vice President of the group. She looked young, perhaps due to good maintenance, but even so, time had left some marks on her face.

She could be considered a mature woman with lingering charm.

The two men who checked into the hotel with her were named Cui Ye and Sun Tianliang.

Upon investigation, it was found that these two were also mid-level leaders in the group, and they had come to handle this matter with Gao Xiaoqiu.

"807..."

Lin Yi muttered, Gao Xiaoqiu's room number.

As long as he could lock onto this person, the rest of the issues would fall into place.

After reviewing all the information, Lin Yi called the hotel lobby to request a room change to the eighth floor.

Fortunately, room 809 was available, right next to Gao Xiaoqiu's room.

After the change, Lin Yi continued to operate the computer, hacking into the hotel's surveillance system to monitor the movements in room 807.

Around 1:00 PM, two men came out of room 806, and one of them knocked on the door of 807.

After about half a minute, the door of 807 opened, and a woman in her 40s came out.

She was dressed casually, wearing a baseball cap, and her movements were similar to those of a young person.

The three of them walked towards the elevator, chatting continuously.

Lin Yi didn't waste any time, immediately going out and following the three from behind.

Lin Yi's appearance did not attract their attention, and he stood at the elevator entrance with them.

"Have you found the bodyguards? We're in an unfamiliar place, so we need to find some reliable people," Gao Xiaoqiu said.

"I've already contacted the local security company, and they will send ten bodyguards," Sun Tianliang said.

"Ten is a bit too few. Let's make it twenty."

"Boss Gao, twenty might be a bit too many. It's actually very safe here. Even if they had a hundred reasons, they wouldn't dare to do anything to us."

"I know, but it's mainly to show strength and intimidate them."

"I understand."

Despite the low volume of their conversation, Lin Yi's hearing was extraordinary, and he heard every word clearly.

As they spoke, the elevator doors opened, and the group entered the elevator.

The three stood on one side, and Lin Yi stood on the other, not disturbing each other.

However, when entering the elevator, Gao Xiaoqiu subconsciously glanced at Lin Yi.

Not for any other reason, just because he was good-looking, and in a foreign country, it was natural to pay attention.

After entering the elevator, Lin Yi noticed that they pressed the button for the second floor.

That was the dining area, a public floor.

Based on this, Lin Yi did not press any button, preparing to follow them.

The restaurant was a buffet area, and unlike in the domestic setting, many of the dishes were local specialties.

But he didn't feel much appetite.

Because it was past mealtime, there weren't many people in the restaurant.

Gao Xiaoqiu and her two companions found a table and sat down. Lin Yi sat next to them, ordered some food, and quietly ate.

During this time, Gao Xiaoqiu paid more attention to Lin Yi.

There were many empty seats in the restaurant, yet he chose to sit next to her. Even for a woman who had experienced many storms, she couldn't help but think more.

Could he be a young man looking for a rich woman?

Gao Xiaoqiu thought.

In the circle of high-income individuals, there were many unsavory affairs.

Not only did men spend money to find women, but women also spent money to find men.

And young men, to earn money from rich women, would naturally use all their tricks.

Subconsciously, Gao Xiaoqiu regarded Lin Yi as such a person.

But vaguely, she felt that this man looked familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere before.

This action was also noticed by Cui Ye and Sun Tianliang, but the two did not say much.

"Boss Gao, they want 5 million, but we can only offer 500 thousand. Such a large gap, it might be hard to negotiate," Sun Tianliang said.

"I called Boss Wang again and raised the limit to 1 million. That's our bottom line."

"But the gap with 5 million is still quite large."

"They just quoted a price; there's definitely room for negotiation. How much we can negotiate down depends on our ability."

"This is the first time negotiating with pirates, it's making me a bit nervous."

"They have already formed a scale in the area, treat it as a normal negotiation," Gao Xiaoqiu said:

"Moreover, the longer it drags on, the more disadvantageous it is for them. Escorting is no joke."