roccoschili Chapter 253 The Light of the Coast
Chapter 253 The Light of the Coast
The night in H City was shrouded in a low-hanging fog, making the entire city resemble a silent chessboard, with each piece moving in its own orderly fashion.
Lin Chuyue stood in front of the French windows in the study, her fingers gently stroking the yellowed photograph, her mind constantly recalling all possible clues about "Coastal Light".
"This name sounds more like some kind of secret organization, or a place with special significance," she mused.
Li Zhanchuan stood behind her, looking down at his phone screen, his eyes calm and deep: "I had someone check, and the four words 'Coastal Light' appeared in a real estate transaction record fifteen years ago."
Lin Chuyue turned around abruptly: "Fifteen years ago?"
“Yes.” Li Zhanchuan handed her his phone screen, which showed a blurry scan of an old document titled “Transfer Contract for the Southern Coast Villa Complex.”
Lin Chuyue's gaze swept quickly across the contents, and soon her pupils contracted slightly: "This coastal villa was once part of the Gu Group's assets?"
Li Zhanchuan nodded: "To be precise, it originally belonged to the Gu family, but fifteen years ago, the Gu family transferred it to a private fund company at a low price, and the person behind the fund was Shen Fang."
Lin Chuyue's fingertips tightened slightly.
Shen Fang!
This woman is indeed connected to this villa!
“But if this villa was under Shen Fang’s control, why didn’t she completely erase all traces of it?” Lin Chuyue frowned. “She is a cautious person. Logically speaking, she should have completely destroyed everything fifteen years ago.”
Li Zhanchuan pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, "Perhaps, she wouldn't dare."
Lin Chuyue looked up at him, waiting for his explanation.
“If ‘Coastal Light’ harbors a secret that could affect her, she wouldn’t destroy it rashly; instead, she would try to control it.” Li Zhanchuan’s voice was deep and calm. “She transferred the villa to a private foundation, perhaps to keep it out of the public eye, but she herself has been keeping an eye on it.”
Lin Chuyue frowned slightly: "In other words, Shen Fang has been searching for something in this villa all along."
Li Zhanchuan nodded slightly, his eyes darkening: "Or perhaps, she's waiting for someone."
—Someone who can unlock this secret.
A brief silence fell over the air.
Lin Chuyue slowly exhaled, her expression resolute: "No matter what, we must go to that villa."
“I have already had someone investigate its current state.” Li Zhanchuan looked at her, his voice deep and steady. “That villa is nominally private property, but it has been abandoned for many years, and there are no signs of habitation around it.”
"When do we set off?" Lin Chuyue asked.
"Tomorrow," Li Zhanchuan said coldly, "we cannot give Shen Fang any more chances to react in advance."
Lin Chuyue nodded, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes.
Shen Fang is going to personally uncover this woman's secret that she has kept hidden for many years!
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The following morning, on the southern coast.
Lin Chuyue and Li Zhanchuan stood on the edge of the cliff where the sea wind howled, looking into the distance at the villa that had long been swallowed up by vines and weeds.
It stands on a desolate coastline, and the overall architecture presents a unique European style. Although it is dilapidated, you can still vaguely see its former glory.
The gate was covered in rust, and the heavy wooden door was half-closed, as if it might collapse at any moment.
Lin Chuyue took a deep breath and was about to step forward when Li Zhanchuan stopped her, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily: "Be careful, Shen Fang's people may already be watching this place."
Lin Chuyue nodded and cautiously followed behind Li Zhanchuan, slowly walking into the villa.
The air was filled with a damp, rotten smell. The walls were covered with mottled mold, and the floor was littered with dilapidated furniture and broken porcelain.
As they explored the hallway, the floorboards creaked with every step, as if they might collapse at any moment.
"Did your mother mark the specific room on the photos she left you?" Lin Chuyue asked in a low voice.
Li Zhanchuan shook his head: "No, but I remember she brought me here before."
Lin Chuyue was taken aback: "You came here when you were a child?"
“Hmm.” A hint of darkness flashed across Li Zhanchuan’s eyes. “I was young then, and I only remember that this was a place she cherished very much.”
Lin Chuyue's heart skipped a beat.
The fact that this villa is so important to Li Zhanchuan's mother means that it must be hiding a very crucial secret!
The two continued to explore inside.
When they pushed open a heavy wooden door, a musty smell hit them. The room was filled with old boxes and books, and there was an antique desk locked in the corner.
Lin Chuyue walked over quickly, her fingers gently stroking the tabletop before finally stopping at a hidden compartment.
She tried pressing it, but the hidden compartment didn't budge.
“There’s a lock here.” She turned to look at Li Zhanchuan. “Did your mother leave you any key back then?”
Li Zhanchuan remained silent for a moment, then suddenly thought of something and quickly pulled an old silver key from his pocket.
He always carried this key with him, but never really found its purpose.
He slowly inserted the key into the lock and gently turned it—
With a "click," the hidden compartment slowly popped open.
Lin Chuyue's heartbeat quickened slightly.
The two exchanged a glance, and Li Zhanchuan reached into the hidden compartment and took out something—
A letter, a contract, and an old videotape.
Lin Chuyue's fingers slowly tightened.
video tape?
This means that someone recorded something.
This videotape may very well contain the truth that Shen Fang has been trying to erase!
Li Zhanchuan's gaze was as sharp as a cold blade. He stared intently at the videotape, his fingers tightening slightly, and said in a low voice, "Let's go back and find a place to look at it."
Lin Chuyue took a deep breath and nodded.
This time, they won't miss a single clue.
Shen Fang, your secret—it's time to be revealed!