Case 8.1.3: 2020

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Twelve months have passed since the abduction of Huang and the successful meeting of Fan Li.

 

Nothing came of the meeting with Fan Li, Chris Hamata, or Tian. It has been over a year already...

What is the point of all these meetings? I am getting no closer to finding any relevant information about Jonathan Steel.

 

Feng: Qian, my brother, are you okay? You seem frustrated.

You know I'd help you with anything after you saved my life in that dungeon.

 

Feng is a good friend... We have been through hell together... but my purpose is...

What is my purpose? I don't even know anymore. Natalie Steel, you reside in my mind, slowly wilting away. You're becoming hazy... my love.

 

Feng: Let's get a drink later?

 

Feng... he is just getting in my way. I need to find Jonathan. One way or another.

 

MEDIA

Fan Li, CEO of Endeavor Enterprise, died yesterday. The promising young genius had developed a life-threatening cancer.

The Li family is holding a wake with exclusive invitation.

More about Fan Li will be brought to you in the following days.

 

Fan Li is dead? Surely this is no coincidence...

One year after the first business meeting with Fan Li at HK Sky City the young genius, Fan, died from cancer. Let's see what Xinshen has to say about our next job... Fan Li's death can't be a coincidence.

 

Talk to Feng

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Feng: Well, I usually don't look into these types of things, but we can. He died of cancer though, so I think it's just bad luck.

 

Information on Fan Li

 

Contact Xinshen

 

3

Feng: Chris Hamata and Tian? We met with them more recently, you think they're dead too?

 

Information on Chris Hamata

 

Information on Tian

 

Contact Xinshen

 

4

Feng: Qian, we took precautions to remain as stealthy as possible. It's always your primary concern to remain hidden. We didn't kill anyone and police won't question us.

 

Contact Xinshen

 

5

Feng: We can contact him, I'm sure he will contact us anyway though.

 

Contact Xinshen

 

6

All articles online are just talking about his death.

 

Talk to Feng

 

Fan Li's Death

 

7

That was the very first job, if I remember correctly Fan Li was invited almost one year ago.

 

Talk to Feng

 

Fan Li's Death

 

8

Xinshen told me Fan Li was out of the picture for our business. I thought they were going to kill him, but they didn't... and now he's dead from cancer.

 

Talk to Feng

 

Fan Li's Death

 

9

I have a suspicion that Fan Li's death is a good thing for the Triad, but I need to figure out more.

 

Talk to Feng

 

Fan Li's Death

 

10

I know he is second in command in the Triad and that he operates under Ri Zhou.

 

Talk to Feng

 

Fan Li's Death

 

 

11

I'm sure Xinshen knows about Fan Li, but what moves do we make next?

 

Talk to Feng

 

Fan Li's Death

 

 

12

The method of talking to Xinshen is incredibly protected, but why? Who is he hiding from?

 

Talk to Feng

 

Fan Li's Death

 

 

13

All I'm seeing online is that his business is flourishing. There's no bad news for him.

 

Talk to Feng

 

14

Chris went to meet Ri Zhou at Ziado three months ago.

 

Talk to Feng

 

15

Chris Hamata invested in Ri Zhou's businesses... I know this for certain, but I can't find it online...

 

Talk to Feng

 

16

I remember that Chris didn't seem to have a problem with doing sketchy business tactics. He's definitely a snake oil salesman.

 

Talk to Feng

 

17

Tian has also been diagnosed with cancer!

 

Talk to Feng

 

18

Tian was the last to go to Zaido, but I don't remember the exact dates because he rescheduled.

 

Talk to Feng

 

19

I know for a fact he turned down the offer...

 

Talk to Feng

 

20

Tian was a very kind man and offered to do business in another way, but no one tells me much... It's hard to say what really happened.

 

Talk to Feng

 

21

Approximately 9 months ago, Fan Li was diagnosed with cancer.

 

Talk to Feng

 

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This part is strange, he had multiple stage 3 cancerous regions in his body.

 

Talk to Feng

 

23

He was in top physical shape and was a marathon runner, it seemed like his lifestyle was good.

 

Talk to Feng

 

24

From online sources, there were no indications of a problem with cancer.

 

Talk to Feng

 

25

Use your burner phone that is labeled "DANGER" and call 231-9965.

Another burner phone will route the call to one of Xinshen's men.

He will use his phone to call Xinshen and set up a drop-off point for your handwritten message asking to talk.

Make sure to encrypt your message.

From there if Xinshen wishes to speak, you will be given a number which will direct you to a room in Zaido.

 

 

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Xinshen: Qian wishes to speak... obviously about Fan Li. If he becomes too troublesome, I may need to consider killing him earlier...

 

The message went through, the communication line has been set up in room 430.

You will have a brief window of time to communicate with Xinshen.

 

 

27

Send a message to Xinshen, then wait for his reply.

 

 

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💭Xinshen: Of course, he's questioning Fan Li's death... something tells me that deep down inside he knows what really happened.

 

Xinshen: Yes, it is an unfortunate event... he was a useful asset.

 

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💭 Xinshen: Detective Kai is becoming an issue... I suppose I could use Feng and Qian in the ambush.

 

Xinshen: I will send you the details tomorrow.

 

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💭 Xinshen: A small break... if he goes through with it, there's really no use for him anymore...

 

Xinshen: I'd advise against that.

 

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💭 Xinshen: Face to face... I have to wait and play my cards right. But probably soon...

 

Xinshen: Soon.

 

Conclude Investigation

1. Which skill is Xinshen masterful with?

  • Forensics
  • Hacking
  • Murder
  • Business
  • Extortion

 

2. What gave Fan Li cancer?

 

3. Which room number allowed me to speak to Xinshen?

Correct Answers

1. Which skill is Xinshen masterful with?

  • Hacking

 

2. What gave Fan Li cancer?

  • Zaido

 

3. Which room number allowed me to speak to Xinshen?

  • 430

Connecting the Dots...

If all goes well, I'm sure Xinshen and Ri Zhou will be happy with the work Fen and I have done. Only time will tell...