In the end, Yan Ci's travel plans did not come to fruition.

There's so much going on at the company—hundreds of cars, over three hundred employees—that Yan Ci is always busy.

There were too many workers, and their own yard couldn't accommodate them all, so they had to rent houses outside. The small restaurant also became the company's employee canteen.

All the rooms in the small hotel have been converted into offices.

Bai Xiaoyue only needs to ask about the garment factory occasionally.

She felt sorry for Yan Ci because he was so busy, and she advised him to take it easy, saying that there's always money to be made.

Yan Ci always said that he wouldn't be so busy in two years.

In July, Xiaobai graduated and went to work at the research institute, while An'an stayed at the university as a teacher.

Bai Xiaoyue thought that she should go to Beijing to find a house for Xiaobai so that Xiaobai and An'an could get married.

She shared her idea with Li Mingyue, and the two immediately agreed.

Li Mingyue said worriedly, "It's not just Xiaobai and An'an, but also my older single man."

Bai Xiaoyue asked, "Has Ping'er found a boyfriend yet?"

Li Mingyue: "Every time I ask him, he just says he knows, he knows. I'm so worried about him. I'm really afraid he'll end up a bachelor."

Bai Xiaoyue: "No way, Ping'er is a handsome and talented man, and a great engineer. He might just give you a surprise."

Li Mingyue: "I hope so!"

After arranging things at the clothing store, the two packed their things and headed to Beijing.

Yan Ci stopped the two of them, saying that he was busy and that Bai Xiaoyue should stay at the company and keep watch.

They can go to Beijing together in a month at most.

Bai Xiaoyue thought that a month wasn't a long time, so she decided to wait.

Yan Ci then went out. He rarely accompanied clients in the carriage anymore, but he said this time it was an important client with a particularly large amount of goods.

Bai Xiaoyue stayed in the office every day, and one morning the phone rang.

She picked it up casually and heard Chang Le's voice, which made her very happy.

"Changle, is something the matter?"

Chang Le's voice was trembling with tears: "Mom, something's happened, Uncle Yan has been arrested."

Bai Xiaoyue's head buzzed, and she almost fainted. She quickly grabbed the table for support.

"Changle, what did you say?" She hoped she had misheard.

Chang Le said over there, "Uncle Yan delivered a batch of goods over in a truck, and they found that one of the trucks contained smuggled electronic products."

The boss was arrested, and Uncle Yan, as the head of the transportation company, was also arrested.

Bai Xiaoyue tried her best to calm herself down. Yan Ci was in great danger. It was during a crackdown period, and not a moment could be wasted.

She steadied herself and asked, "Is it still possible to visit your Uncle Yan now?"

Chang Le: "No, he's in detention. I went to beg my brother-in-law Lu Zhiyuan, but he said there was nothing he could do. My sister's pleading was useless too."

Bai Xiaoyue asked again, "Is the master who went with Yan Ci here?"

Chang Le: "Yes, I left them all here."

Bai Xiaoyue: "Chang Le, since we can't see your Uncle Yan, these drivers must be the ones who know the truth."

I don't believe there's anything wrong with the company. All goods are inspected before being shipped out; there must have been a problem somewhere.

"Chang Le, don't panic, I'm going to the capital right now. Prepare some cash."

Bai Xiaoyue immediately found Wang Weiguo and told him about Yan Ci's accident.

Wang Weiguo: "Absolutely impossible. I personally led a team to inspect this shipment."

Bai Xiaoyue: "Brother-in-law, take this shipment order with you. The company will be closed for two days. You and I will go back to Beijing. We'll buy plane tickets and leave."

She and Wang Weiguo arrived in Beijing that evening, and Chang Le's eyes were swollen.

Bai Xiaoyue didn't even eat. She went straight to ask the driver, and it turned out that Song Dongwei was leading the team.

"Master Song, tell me, what exactly happened?"

Song Dongwei: "Boss lady, our own car is definitely fine."

The goods we delivered this time were for our regular customer, Mr. Zhang; we know each other very well.

Midway through the journey, they mentioned that a relative's car was available to travel with us, which would be safer.

I suspect there might be something wrong with this car.

Bai Xiaoyue asked, "Is it still possible to find this car and its driver?"

Song Dongwei: "Boss Zhang has been arrested, and the driver has disappeared."

Bai Xiaoyue: "Master Song, you've been in this industry for many years and know a lot of people."

You've all met this person; let's combine the information.

Then I'll get people to find this driver. If they do, I'll give them 200,000 yuan.

She said to the dozens of craftsmen:

"You're the same. As long as you find this person for me, I'll give you money."

After the driver left, she said to Chang Le, "Tell Lu Zhiyuan that I want to see him."

Chang Le said with difficulty, "He won't see anyone now."

Cui Yu immediately said, "Mom, let's go to his house to find him."

Bai Xiaoyue said to Chang Le:

“Cui Yu and I will go. You go find Lin Xiao and ask him to help find that driver as well.”

After taking a few steps, she turned back and whispered a few words to Chang Le, who nodded.

When they arrived at the Lu family's residence, Cui Rong's smile seemed somewhat forced.

Bai Xiaoyue knew that Cui Rong doted on Cui Yu, and guessed that she had a falling out with Lu Zhiyuan.

She said to Cui Rong, "Cui Rong, I want to say a few words to Zhiyuan. I'm sorry to put you in a difficult position."

Cui Rong: "Auntie, I'm ashamed that I can't help you."

Bai Xiaoyue: "I understand Zhiyuan's actions. I won't make any unreasonable demands, so don't worry."

Cui Rong led Bai Xiaoyue and Cui Yu to Lu Zhiyuan's study.

Lu Zhiyuan said to the two of them, "I told you I couldn't help you."

Bai Xiaoyue dismissed Cui Yu and then said to Lu Zhiyuan:

"I don't have many demands. I just hope that Yan Ci won't be wrongfully killed and that he can be kept alive."

Lu Zhiyuan: "Our country will not wrong any innocent person, you can rest assured."

Bai Xiaoyue slowly said, "My transportation company now has 100 vehicles and several hundred employees."

Connecting five major cities would be worth tens of millions. Would it be acceptable for me to exchange it for Yan Ci's safety?

Lu Zhiyuan remained silent.

Bai Xiaoyue continued:

"What if I told you that if a transportation company plans properly, it could provide jobs for tens of thousands of people?"

Lu Zhiyuan suddenly looked up at her.

She didn't flinch or avoid his gaze, but stared directly at Lu Zhiyuan and said:

"If the state can guarantee Yan Ci's safety and prevent him from being harmed inside."

I'm willing to transfer this transportation company to the state free of charge; the paperwork can be completed the day Yan Ci is released in good health.

Lu Zhiyuan's tone softened considerably:

"The investigation into Yan Ci is still ongoing. As long as he has nothing to do with it, he will be released soon."

Bai Xiaoyue only said, "I'm a person of my word."

Then they left Lu Zhiyuan's study and went back to the courtyard that Chang Le had bought with Cui Yu.

When Wang Weiguo saw her return, he hurriedly asked, "Xiaoyue, how did it go?"

She calmly said, "Brother-in-law, I trust the government. Let's wait and see."

Wang Weiguo said:

"Xiaoyue, I have the shipping order, which I can use to check the goods that were transported to Beijing. I'll go to the Public Security Bureau tomorrow to explain the situation."

Bai Xiaoyue nodded in agreement, saying she would do anything to help Yan Ci.