Lu Yanting took a deep breath and truthfully recounted the astonishing discovery he had seen on the Huangtu Village website.

Grandpa Han was furious and slammed the inkstone he was holding onto the ground: "Lawless! We're going to rescue them right now!"

"Uncle Han, things are far more complicated than you think. Huangtu Village is in a remote location, bordering the neighboring country of D, and the terrain is very complex. People who are not familiar with it will not be able to find their way!" Lu Yanting stopped him.

"This was a premeditated kidnapping. They kidnapped not only Han Bing, but also my people. I suspect their targets are the Lu and Han families. Since they dared to act, they must have made thorough preparations; the rescue must be carried out with extreme caution."

"Who on earth dares to mess with our two families?" Old Han slammed his fist on the table and stood up.

"I suspect it's Lu Haifeng, but there's probably someone else behind this. I've investigated him; he just returned from abroad. Based on his abilities alone..."

Old Han seemed thoughtful: "You didn't mention these things outside just now, was there something you were worried about?"

"Yes. Lu Haifeng had previously kidnapped Qiu Mang and Xu Jingyan to blackmail me. I rescued Qiu Mang first, and then went back to rescue Xu Jingyan, but found that she was gone."

Later, I sent people to stake out the area again, and finally saw the two drive away. However, I noticed that Lu Haifeng was very respectful to Xu Jingyan, and Xu Jingyan's behavior when she was with him didn't seem like she was being held hostage at all.

Old Han squinted at Lu Yanting, "You mean, Xu Jingyan and Lu Haifeng are in cahoots?"

Lu Yanting nodded: "Not only that, my friend also saw the people who tried to kidnap me back then in Huangtu Village. I suspect that the three of them conspired together."

Old Han frowned: "How could the three of them be connected? I remember that Xu's daughter took a knife for you back then and was stabbed by that group of thugs. She was seriously injured. Moreover, since you kidnapped someone, why didn't you contact us to negotiate?"

Lu Yanting shook his head. "I can't figure this out either. Kidnapping Qiu Mang might be Xu Jingyan's revenge, but Han Bing..."

He paused, then said, "Could it be something I did on the side?"

Old Han's tone was firm. "Let's not worry about anything else for now. The most urgent thing is to save lives. Since they're involved in illegal activities, I plan to go to Kyoto to see my old comrades. Would you like to come with me?"

"That's exactly what I was thinking. I haven't seen Uncle Zheng in a long time either. Uncle Han, let's set off immediately."

As the two came out of the study, they happened to hear the police exclaim: "Look! The surveillance footage shows that an hour before Ms. Han and Ms. Qiu appeared, this woman sneaked into the alley and kept looking around."

A few minutes later, a black van drove into the alley and left again around 11:30 a.m., the same time they disappeared.

We tracked the car out of the city and headed towards Changshi. We suspect that this car and that woman are highly likely to be involved in the crime. Ms. Qiu and Ms. Han are very likely in this car. Could you come and take a look? Do you know this woman?

The crowd gathered around, and Tian Jingjing's figure was clearly visible on the screen.

Ji Lun's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief.

Just then, a sharp pain exploded from his jaw, and the huge impact made him stagger back a few steps.

Han Feng's fist was still hanging in mid-air, his eyes bloodshot as he glared fiercely at Ji Lun: "Ji Lun! What did my sister ever do to you? You actually colluded with that woman to kidnap her!"

Ji Lun steadied himself by holding onto the chair, and explained urgently, "Han Feng, listen to me..."

However, before he could finish speaking, another fist slammed down on him. "I was blind today! I thought you genuinely came to help, but you're just here to cause trouble!"

Han Feng pointed a trembling finger at Ji Lun, his voice filled with anger and despair, "I'm warning you, if anything happens to my sister, I'll make you pay with your life!"

At this moment, Han Feng's eyes were bloodshot, like a trapped beast, as if he would tear Ji Lun to pieces at any moment.

"Han Feng, calm down. Let him finish speaking. It's not too late to make your move after he's done." Hua Xiao quickly stepped in to stop Han Feng.

Ji Lun licked the blood from the corner of his lips, looked at Han Feng with a firm gaze, and said, "Han Feng, I know you're anxious right now, but I'm even more anxious than you. If this matter is really related to Tian Jingjing, don't worry, you don't need to lift a finger; I will be the first to not let her go!"

Han Feng continued to stare intently at him, his eyes full of suspicion: "You'd better not try anything funny!"

At this moment, in an inconspicuous corner, Xu Jingyan's face was already pale.

Lu Yanting walked over to the two of them and patted Ji Lun on the shoulder: "Now that we have a new lead, you two should go find Tian Jingjing first."

Then, he turned to Han Feng, who was still angry, and said, "This matter is entrusted to you and Ji Lun. Cooperate well. Uncle Han and I have some things to do and need to go out in a bit!"

Han Feng hurriedly stood up: "Dad, where are you going?"

Looking at his impulsive son, Old Han said sternly, "Ah Feng, listen to Yan Ting's arrangements, and don't cause any more trouble!"

At this moment, Lu Yanting looked at Ji Lun: "Old Ji, come here for a moment, I have something to say to you."

The two walked to the backyard, and Lu Yanting took out a cigarette from the cigarette box and handed it to him.

Ji Lun took the lamp and lit it. Wisps of bluish-gray smoke rose, blurring his face: "Mr. Lu, please speak frankly."

Lu Yanting leaned against a pillar, a cigarette between his fingers, and slowly asked, "Old Ji, tell me the truth, what exactly is your relationship with Han Bing?"

Ji Lun exhaled a smoke ring in frustration: "President Lu, what time is it now? Why are you still asking these questions?"

"You've misunderstood. There are some things I need to confirm your attitude before I can do them," Lu Yanting said, taking a drag of his cigarette with a serious expression.

Ji Lun looked puzzled: "What do you mean?"

Lu Yanting gestured behind him, and Yan Kai immediately grabbed his laptop and strode forward.

Lu Yanting took the computer, quickly operated it for a moment, and then handed it to Ji Lun: "Take a look at this."

As Ji Lun looked at the screen filled with avatars of beautiful women and animal heads, a surge of anger rushed to his head.

He jumped to his feet: "Mr. Lu, we're in a dire situation, and you still have the mind to do this? I really misjudged you! You can play around with it all you want, I'm going to rescue people!"

As he spoke, he got up and took a few steps.

"Old Ji, let me finish what I have to say," Lu Yanting said in a deep voice.

Ji Lun stubbed out his cigarette hard and stopped in his tracks.

"Han Bing and Qiu Mang have been kidnapped and are currently being held in a room somewhere. And..."

Lu Yanting paused for a moment, then said, "There are cameras installed in the room, and they're live-streaming online. They... might be dressed provocatively."

Ji Lun's pupils contracted sharply. He turned his head and pointed at the screen: "You mean, Han Bing and Qiu Mang are among them?"