"Not in Capital City!"
Song Ning's voice rose despite herself.
"Lao Lei! You mean... during the days we were away from Capital City tracking them, Lin Xiaoming wasn't in Capital City either?"
Lao Lei pulled her a little to one side.
"Let me finish first. Lin Xiaoming went on tour with the Arts and Culture Troupe! It was part of their regular performance schedule!"
"On tour? Where were they performing? Are you sure Lin Xiaoming went?"
"They're performing for troops stationed throughout the North China Military District, so the venues are fairly spread out. Someone from the publicity department has been accompanying them, and there are photographs of every performance. Lin Xiaoming has his own act, and according to the reports we've received so far, he's been at every show!"
Lao Lei patted Song Ning's shoulder as he spoke.
"Don't get worked up just yet! I've had people keeping an eye on Lin Xiaoming, too. If anything comes up, I'll let you know right away. I'll also have Dong Yuan give you a copy of the troupe's detailed itinerary later!"
He sighed before continuing, "You only got back today, and there's plenty waiting for you here at the hospital. Get the things in front of you sorted out first, then take it one step at a time!"
Lao Lei's voice was steady.
Song Ning took a deep breath and calmed herself down.
Since Lao Lei's people were watching Lin Xiaoming... if there really was something suspicious about him, he would slip up sooner or later!
There really was plenty to deal with at the hospital...
She looked up and smiled at Lao Lei.
"Got it! Go on home. Once I've sorted things out here, I'll come over!"
She didn't spell it out, but she missed her grandmother and mother, too!