When Grandpa Gu heard that Qianmo had gone to the research institute, a glint of light flashed in his wise eyes.

Seeing that the Bai family didn't know much about the situation either, the two elderly people sat down and waited with them for Du Muchen and the others to return.

About ten minutes later

The group returned to the Bai family.

Mr. Bai, Mr. Gu, and Mrs. Gu, the three elderly people, almost all stood up from the sofa at the same time.

"Where's Qianmo? Why didn't she come back with you?" Old Bai asked excitedly, looking towards the door. He saw Du Muchen, Ji Cong'an, Xie Siming, and Bai Luoyu return, but his granddaughter was nowhere to be seen. His brows furrowed tightly.

Bai Luoyu said, "Qianmo is still at the research institute. The people inside refuse to let her out, and we can't get in. We can only come back and think of a solution for now."

"What do you mean? Who kidnapped Qianmo?"

Bai Luoyu walked to the sofa, picked up the teacup next to him, poured himself a cup of cold tea, and gulped down several mouthfuls.

Only then did he reply to the old man.

"It's not certain yet, but the employee at the research institute said that their boss has returned."

Madam Gu exclaimed excitedly, "A-Ye is back?"

Du Muchen shook his head: "It's not certain yet whether the person inside is Lord Jue, but for now we can be sure that Qianmo is not in any danger inside."

Old Gu pondered: "If A-Ye has returned, he would definitely contact us."

Although I really hope that the person at the research institute is indeed A-Ye.

However, considering practical factors, the possibility of Ah Ye returning is very small.

Ji Cong'an suddenly remembered a message that Fang Shu had conveyed to his master.

"By the way, that person said he would personally bring Qianmo to the Bai family."

Upon hearing that the person would bring Qianmo back, Old Bai's gloomy and solemn expression finally eased somewhat.

Did they say when they would be coming?

"They didn't say that, but judging from their attitude, they probably won't hurt Qianmo."

Han Songyan looked worried: "It's all my fault. If I hadn't left back then, even if Qianmo had woken up, I could have stopped her."

Ji Cong'an was embarrassed: "Don't say that. Qianmo's skills are beyond the reach of ordinary people. I was knocked unconscious by her in one go. If you were there, it would have been over in no time."

As if remembering something, Old Gu stood up and spoke to Old Bai.

"I'll go and meet with Dean Pei of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and through him, I'll try to get to the research institute and see if I can meet with the people there."

Old Bai nodded: "That would be best."

Madam Gu said, "I'll go with you."

"You shouldn't go. There's a bunch of troubling things at home waiting for you to deal with."

After Feng Yi and Gu Jin were sent back today, Qin Lin proposed a divorce to Gu Zhizhou.

If Ah Ye really can't come back, this family will be completely broken up.

Both elderly people are over eighty years old, yet they still have to worry about the younger generation.

The usually composed and calm Madam Gu seemed to have aged considerably overnight.

Du Muchen said, "Great-Grandma, I'll take you back. Let the driver take my great-grandfather to the Chinese Academy of Sciences."

Madam Gu nodded: "Alright, remember to let us know as soon as there is any news from over there."

"Okay, let's go back."

Mr. Bai personally saw Mr. Gu and Mrs. Gu off.

Du Muchen, Ji Cong'an, and Xie Siming then escorted Old Madam Gu back to her home.

Grandpa Gu then traveled alone to the Chinese Academy of Sciences in the Gu family's car.

Sitting in the car, Old Gu closed his eyes slightly, looking extremely tired.

After driving for about ten minutes, the car suddenly shook violently.

"Mr. Gu, are you alright?" The driver stopped the car inside and hurriedly turned around to ask Mr. Gu about his condition.

"What happened?"

"The car seems to have broken down. I'll go check it out."

"Okay, go ahead."

The driver got out of the car, walked to the front, and opened the hood to check the situation.

After waiting for a while, the driver didn't return.

Old Gu was getting impatient, so he opened the car door and got out to check.

As soon as he got out of the car, two strange men stood in front of him, blocking his way.

"Who are you people?" Old Master Gu asked with a deep and dignified expression, his wise gaze sweeping over the two men.

I have a feeling that this car accident was probably caused intentionally.

"Mr. Gu, my boss would like to invite you to his home for a chat. Please come in."

"Hmph, is this how your boss treats people?" He glanced at the restrained driver with his deep, cold gaze.

The driver struggled to rush over.

"Do you even know who this old man is? I think you all have a death wish."

"Hehe, if we didn't know who Elder Gu was, why would we bother waiting here?"

"Mr. Gu, you are old, and we don't want to be rough with you. Please cooperate so that you don't suffer any unnecessary physical pain." The threat was palpable.

Old Master Gu, a man who had seen life and death many times and had spent years training in the army, possessed keen observation skills and remarkable composure despite his advanced age. He quickly analyzed the pros and cons in his mind.

"Don't hurt my driver, I'll go with you."

"Don't worry, we won't do anything to him, please go ahead."

A black minivan slowly pulled up beside their car, and the door opened.

Mr. Gu was escorted into the car by a group of people.

The person who had taken the driver hostage raised his hand, conjured a knife, and slashed fiercely at the back of the driver's neck.

A wave of dizziness suddenly hit him, and moments later, the driver collapsed to the ground.

The group got into the car, and one of them took out a rope that had been prepared and tied Old Gu's wrists behind his back.

"Run!"

The car sped away immediately.

At the same time, someone covered Old Gu's eyes with a black cloth.

Old Gu let them do as they pleased and never resisted.

In this situation, resistance will only bring trouble.

Right now, he wanted to see who had the audacity to kidnap him.