Shi Lan asked Huo Zhao not to startle the snake by hitting the grass, but instead to follow, monitor, and investigate the identity, and then, if opportunity arose, to collect evidence directly.
Now, the tasks Huo Zhao was receiving were becoming increasingly dangerous.
Prior incidents were minor troubles, but anything genuinely involving the Shi Family could be fatal. Like the person he was currently surveilling, who was already a seasoned criminal in Jianghu and likely had the backing of a very powerful syndicate.
An Yang, who had gone to Japan, contacted Huo Zhao almost daily.
But lately, Huo Zhao didn't respond much; first, because he needed to focus, and second, he feared that any mishap might drive the person across the ocean mad.
An Yang had also figured out the difference between Huo Zhao's working and non-working hours.
So, during the times when Huo Zhao sent fewer messages, he tried not to send any at all.
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