Everyone has their own agenda. People tend to look the other way if something doesn't concern them. It's not like they'll pour their hearts out and tell you everything just because you're there to investigate.
Yang Zeran nodded thoughtfully. He had been thinking the same thing—that they couldn't pin all their hopes on the tiger.
Shen Xin continued, "Lao Yang, you need to put more effort into this. Go down to the village every day and chat with people. Basically set up shop at the local rumor mill. Someone might let slip exactly what we need to hear."
"Also, try to find people who have beef with Liu Tefeng. The guy's such a bastard, I refuse to believe he hasn't made enemies in that village. Talk to them. You might discover something."
"Oh, and try your best not to start any trouble. Take it easy and be smart about how you handle things."
Yang Zeran rolled his eyes, mumbling that he knew what to do.
"I'm in charge of a few people now, you know."
