Le Yao's expression changed, and her hand holding the phone trembled. However, she forced herself to calm down and hurriedly dialed Nangong Jue's number, but the call didn't go through. She had no choice but to call Shen Yi in China, but that didn't go through either. She then tried calling home, but couldn't get through at all. She broke out in a cold sweat.

"Madam, what's wrong?" Tao Qing walked in just then, carrying her simple little suitcase.

"Quickly, contact Nangong Jue! Shuo Shuo, Shuo Shuo has been kidnapped by Hai Dongyang..."

Upon hearing this, Tao Qing's expression changed, and he hurriedly activated their internal emergency communicator to report the matter.

Soon, Nangong Jue called: "Alan, what's wrong?" He had been in a short meeting and his phone was on silent, which is why this happened.

Le Yao recounted the incident.

“Promise him.” Nangong Jue said without thinking. “Tell him that as long as Shuo Shuo is alright, then his grandfather is alright too. Otherwise, let the Hai family pay with their lives.”

"Okay." Le Yao felt a little relieved. As long as there was this guarantee, Shuo Shuo would be fine for the time being.

"I'll be there in ten minutes. Don't worry, tell Tao Qing if anything happens..." Nangong Jue said and then hung up the phone.

Le Yao took a breath and then dialed Hai Dongyang's number.

"It hasn't even been five minutes yet, so you've come to your senses?" Hai Dongyang's voice was somewhat smug.

"I've figured it out." Le Yao breathed a sigh of relief. "Let's take turns exchanging partners."

"Okay," Hai Dongyang nodded, "but I hope you won't try anything funny."

"Likewise," Le Yao snorted. "However, since Hai Chao has already been detained, it will take time to process the formalities for exchanging hostages. I hope Shuo Shuo is safe and sound."

"Don't worry, I wouldn't be cruel to a baby." Hai Dongyang smiled. "I just want my grandfather to come back safely. I'll give you twenty-four hours. Once that's over..."

"Okay." Le Yao nodded. "I'll get back to you within a day."

After hanging up the phone, Le Yao finally breathed a sigh of relief and then looked at Tao Qing: "Did you get in touch with Brother Shen?"

"Yes." Tao Qing nodded. "Shuo Shuo was taken away the day before yesterday afternoon. During recess at kindergarten, someone sneaked in and took him from the outhouse. The police team is already searching..."

"The day before yesterday?" Le Yao swallowed hard. It's been two days already; they might have already brought the person out.

"They should still be in the country, because Shen Yi found out about the incident within half an hour and reported it to Lu Min'an. He also sent people to track them down. However, they are very cunning and sent many people to distract us... But they should still be in the country. Don't worry, everything will be fine."

"Hmm." That was all Le Yao could say to herself.

Next, there was nothing Le Yao could do, and she was temporarily unable to return to China. She could only wait for news from Nangong Jue. Fortunately, Hai Chao was brought up that very night, and then Nangong Jue took the initiative to contact Hai Dongyang.

Hai Dongyang proposed exchanging hostages at a location on the border, and insisted that Han Binglan be present in person.

The place he mentioned was not far from Namu Village.

"Brother Jue, we've located his position," Hao Kai messaged. "He's still in Thailand."

Nangong Jue frowned. If Hai Dongyang hadn't gone to China, then who had kidnapped Shuo Shuo? A thought flashed through his mind in an instant.