After searching for two consecutive days, Jiang Wanqing's condition visibly deteriorated, and Hong Xing was worried that she would fall ill from exhaustion.
Unexpectedly, at this critical juncture, the guesthouse received a phone call specifically requesting that Jiang Wanqing answer.
At first, she didn't suspect Cheng Ran and thought she could just let Hong Xing handle it. But the staff said it was a man's voice and that she had to answer it.
She jumped out of bed instantly, her eyes radiating anticipation and hope.
"Do you think... it could be him?" she asked Hung Hing.
"Sister-in-law, let's go take a look, maybe..."
He scratched his head, not holding out much hope that it was Cheng Ran calling. After all, who would expect someone with amnesia to call and report on their situation at this time?
However... he was wrong. It really was Cheng Ran who called. He saw Jiang Wanqing's fingertips trembling after she answered the phone.
"You...who do you say you are?"
She was so surprised by what the person on the other end of the phone said that she covered her mouth and nodded repeatedly.
"Okay...you go ahead, I'm listening, okay...I'll go alone, hmm..."
Hong Xing couldn't hear what was being said on the other end; he listened to Jiang Wanqing's responses and suppressed sobs the whole time.
After hanging up the phone, he couldn't wait to ask, "Sister-in-law, is that really Brother Cheng?"
Her eyes were moist, and a smile appeared on her lips.
"Yes, it's him, but... he's running into some trouble right now."
"What's wrong? Are you injured or something?" He asked with concern and worry.
Jiang Wanqing's eyes flickered. Remembering Cheng Ran's instructions, she swallowed, shook her head, and remained silent.
"I can't say right now. You don't need to come with me tomorrow. I have something to do."
"sister in law……"
"This concerns Cheng Ran's life. I'm not joking with you. Don't come with me, absolutely!"
Not only was Hung Hing puzzled, but Jiang Wanqing herself was also shocked. After finishing the call, she calmed down and thought about it carefully. To be honest, if Cheng Ran's voice hadn't confirmed that it was him, and given that AI didn't exist in this era, she probably would have suspected that the person on the other end had been replaced.
What's strange about this phone call is that Cheng Ran asked her to bring 30,000 yuan to meet him in the suburbs at 6 pm tomorrow, saying he needed it urgently, and he didn't want her to call the police.
This pattern... seems a lot like a scam, but she dared not act rashly. Perhaps he really had encountered some trouble, and for his safety, she decided to risk going alone to check on him...
The next day, at the appointed time, Jiang Wanqing arrived at the agreed location carrying a leather suitcase.
Five minutes passed since the agreed time, and she hadn't seen a single person. A quarter of an hour later, a rustling sound came from behind the trees, and then a person emerged...
"Procedure……"
When she saw the man, she opened her mouth in surprise, about to call out to him, but he shook his head and walked over as if he were a stranger.
"Did you bring the money?"
"I brought it." She hefted the suitcase and looked at Cheng Ran: "What do you need so much money for?"
"Give it to me!" he said, reaching out his hand.
"Tell me first..." Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Wanqing saw several dark figures in the woods and immediately shut up.
Cheng Ran looked at her and beckoned her to hand over the suitcase.
Can you come with me?
She tried to communicate with Cheng Ran through her eyes, but he still shook his head, indicating he couldn't.
With only two inches left, he quickly took the box over. Just as she was about to speak, she felt something like a crumpled piece of paper being shoved into her palm. Her pupils contracted, and she clenched her fist.
As he left, his gaze lingered on her for about three seconds. When Jiang Wanqing met the emotion in his eyes, she felt a strange sense of familiarity…
"you……"
"Wait for me to come back." He didn't say much, just mouthed it to her.
She restrained her steps forward and nodded almost imperceptibly.
Cheng Ran took the money and met up with Brother Leopard and the others. Back in the courtyard, he opened the suitcase, and the money inside was scattered all over the ground—a full 30,000 yuan, by appearances.
"Hahaha... Ah Ye, you're really amazing! No wonder you're my good brother! Alright, from now on you'll work with us!"
Unexpectedly, a soldier with amnesia could play such a big role. Leopard even had the idea that if Cheng Ran did not regain his memory, it would be okay to keep him by his side.
"Thank you for the compliment, Brother Leopard. It's all I should do. Didn't you save my life?"
"Ah, hahaha... Yes, yes, we saved your life. You'd better repay us in the future." Brother Leopard patted him on the shoulder.
Qiangzi's eyes lit up as he looked at the money. He was about to reach for it when Leopard slapped his hand away with lightning speed.
"Get out of the way! This money is not for you to touch!"
"Brother, I... I didn't mean anything by it. I just thought that now that we have money, let's get out of this awful place as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen problems."
"We definitely have to leave, but we can't buy tickets. If we go to the station, we'll be exposed!"
Cheng Ran narrowed his eyes, and at the crucial moment, he said, "I know where there are cars. I can steal one, so we don't need tickets and can go wherever we want."
"Great idea!" Brother Leopard clapped his hands repeatedly, glanced at Qiangzi, and said, "You go!"
"I?"
Qiangzi pointed to himself, then looked at Cheng Ran: "Didn't he say..."
"Why the hell are you talking so much nonsense? This is our god of wealth. Without him, we'd suffer huge losses. Just go when we tell you to!"
"All right."
They were all in the same boat, and no one could escape. Qiangzi had no choice but to reluctantly go to the address Cheng Ran gave him to steal the car.
That night, Qiangzi was arrested...
Upon learning the news, Brother Leopard, along with Qian, Cheng Ran, and several other trusted brothers, hurriedly left the county town overnight!
Meanwhile, Hung Hing and Jiang Wanqing had already begun interrogating Qiangzi.
"Sister-in-law, isn't the guy in the floral shirt that everyone's talking about the one? He definitely knows where Brother Cheng is! Tell me!"
"ah!"
Qiangzi, now a prisoner, took a solid punch and almost vomited blood. The coincidences were too much. Cheng Ran suggested stealing a car, but he was arrested as soon as he arrived. There must be something fishy going on.
He insisted, "I have no idea what you're talking about!"
"Hey, you're pretty stubborn, buddy. Watch me..."
Jiang Wanqing pressed down on Hong Xing's hand, which was raising its fist for the second time: "Lock him up first. The troops from the Beijing area will be here soon, and the answer will be revealed quickly."
She recalled the note Cheng Ran had given her, which only had two words written on it: Mission!
It was carrying out an unfinished mission, and also, it regained its memories...
"Hmph, this guy just needs to be taught a lesson!"
Leopard led everyone on their escape, while Cheng Ran left clues along the way. As soon as it got light, Jiang Wanqing and the others could lead people to find them.
The money in that suitcase completely satisfied Brother Leopard's desires, to the point that his attention was entirely focused on the money, and he became less strict with Cheng Ran.
That evening, the people from Beijing got off at the train station, and Jiang Wanqing went to pick them up.
After they had seen the people being held in the police station, the captain in charge said only one sentence.
"The mission that was left unfinished two years ago is finally going to continue. As expected of Battalion Commander Cheng..."
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