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As he was organizing his thoughts, he suddenly thought of an old man.

Uncle Yi, an old man who is somewhat famous in the neighborhood, is old but has a clear mind and a unique vision. Li Xiangqian has never said too much to Uncle Yi, but he knows that this old man has a calmness and wisdom that no one else can match. Whenever he encounters a difficult problem, he always thinks of Uncle Yi unconsciously, as if some of the old man's insights can help him find a clear direction in the complex world.

He knew that the old man was not an ordinary old man. Although he did not have a prominent background, he had a unique temperament that made Li Xiangqian feel in awe since he was a child. The old man was once an experienced businessman. Although he retired from the business world early in his life, he still had a keen observation of the world and could see many details that others overlooked. Li Xiangqian thought that this time, maybe he could break Xu Damao's defense through the old man.

He called an old man.

The phone rang a few times and finally got through.

"Hello, Li Xiangqian? Is there anything wrong?" The old man's voice was a little hoarse, as if it came from the depths of time.

Li Xiangqian's heart sank slightly, and he sorted out his thoughts before slowly speaking: "Uncle, this is the case. I'm dealing with something recently and would like to ask you for a favor."

There was a brief silence on the other end of the phone, and then the old man smiled faintly: "Are you trying to say that you're in trouble?" There was not much surprise in his tone, as if he had already anticipated Li Xiangqian's call.

Li Xiangqian's heart tightened. The old man was just as he expected, with sharp intuition. His words were gentle but calm. "Yes, uncle, I know you can help me analyze it. Regarding Xu Damao's matter, I recently found something wrong."

The atmosphere on the other end of the phone suddenly became solemn. After a moment of silence, an old man's voice came slowly: "Do you want to say that he is related to those illegal things?"

Li Xiangqian's heartbeat quickened, but he forced himself to stay calm and nodded, "Yes, I found that Xu Damao seemed to have more than just business interests. He was involved in some underground transactions and even theft. I would like to ask you to help me confirm these things."

The old man on the other end of the phone did not respond immediately, as if he was deep in thought. After a moment, he whispered, "Li Xiangqian, you know, this matter cannot be decided casually. Since you have discovered these things, it means that you also know that the consequences of going down this path will be very serious."

Li Xiangqian nodded silently, his eyes firm: "I know, I won't act rashly. But I need your help, you are the only person I can trust."

The uncle sighed softly: "I understand. Since you have made up your mind, I will help you. But you must remember to be careful when investigating such things and never get involved."

After hanging up the phone, Li Xiangqian couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief, and the tension in his heart was slightly relieved. Although the old man's answer was not complicated, he knew that every word the old man said was full of deep meaning.

In the following days, Li Xiangqian kept in touch with the uncle. With the help of the uncle, Li Xiangqian gradually sorted out some key clues, some transaction details related to Xu Damao and possible partners behind him. At the same time, Li Xiangqian began to carefully lay out his plan, taking every step carefully.

However, this progress did not make Li Xiangqian relax his vigilance, but made him more anxious. Xu Damao began to become more and more impatient, gradually realizing that he was being watched. He even began to secretly investigate Li Xiangqian's every move, which made Li Xiangqian feel unprecedented pressure.

Once, when Li Xiangqian was out doing business, he suddenly received a call from an old man: "Li Xiangqian, I have news. The deal with Xu Damao changed a bit last night. I can feel that he is getting more and more nervous."

"Changes? What changes?" Li Xiangqian's heart moved and he asked quickly.

"He began to suspect that someone was investigating him. Last night, I heard him talking to someone and he seemed to mention a certain name." The uncle said in a low voice, "That name... I'm not sure, but I know the relationship between you and Xu Damao, so he should be referring to you."

Li Xiangqian immediately realized the seriousness of the matter. Xu Damao had already begun to notice him, and continuing the investigation at this time might lead to unpredictable consequences. Li Xiangqian knew that he had to speed up and could not hesitate any longer.

"I understand, uncle, thank you." He said through gritted teeth, with a sense of urgency in his heart.

The uncle's tone did not waver at all: "Li Xiangqian, remember, no matter what you do next, be careful. Xu Damao is not the simple person you think. His bottom line may be much lower than you think."

Li Xiangqian took a deep breath, and kept thinking about the old man's instructions in his mind. Xu Damao's vigilance became higher and higher. He had to find a breakthrough as soon as possible to move things to the next step.

As a result, Li Xiangqian began to become more secretive and cautious. He adjusted his actions and no longer contacted Xu Damao directly. Instead, he accelerated the progress of his investigation through indirect means. At the same time, he decided to increase cooperation with the eldest uncle and plan some more strategic and less noticeable actions behind the scenes.

He knew that the confrontation between himself and Xu Damao was not just about past grudges, but also to expose the ugliness hidden deep inside, and even for the confused years he had experienced in the past.

With every step, every second, Li Xiangqian was walking towards the unknown abyss.

Li Xiangqian's mood has been fluctuating over the past few days. The advancement of each link and the exposure of each detail made him feel nervous and excited. But what made him most anxious was Xu Damao's increasing vigilance. He began to realize that someone was watching him from behind, but Li Xiangqian understood that he had to speed up all this and not give Xu Damao any chance to fight back.

So, he thought of one thing - let the neighbors in the courtyard judge. This trick is not often used, but in this seemingly calm but actually turbulent environment, it may just have some unexpected effects. The people in the courtyard are not all ignorant ordinary people. Although most of them live ordinary lives, there are also some old residents with unique vision who have experienced many storms.

Li Xiangqian already had a preliminary plan in mind. He decided to use this neighborhood gathering to secretly reveal some information to the people in the courtyard and see how they would react.