Half an hour later, Le Yao came downstairs with a small bag on her back: "I'm going to say hello to my parents."
“Madam, I’ve already spoken to the old lady.” Tao Qing opened the car door directly. “Besides, the helicopter we applied for is arriving late.”
Although Yue Yao found it a bit strange, she didn't think much of it and got into the car: "Where is A-Jue now?"
"You'll know when we get there, Madam." Tao Qing closed the car door and then sat in the passenger seat.
The car drove off quickly.
Although it was winter, because it was New Year's Eve, there were quite a few people on the streets, and the whole city was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, making it look quite lively.
But Le Yao wasn't in the mood to appreciate it. She just stared down at her phone, which showed a red envelope that she had sent to Nangong Jue. More than an hour had passed, but he still hadn't claimed it. This meant that Nangong Jue hadn't checked his phone, or the phone wasn't nearby, or something might have happened to him.
She also dialed his mobile number, but there was no answer.
"Tao Qing, tell me honestly, what exactly happened to Nangong Jue?"
"Madam, don't worry, the Duke will definitely be alright." Tao Qing and Yuan Bin exchanged a glance, looking somewhat helpless.
"I understand." Le Yao nodded. "He's tough as nails, he'll definitely be fine. I was just asking."
Tao Qing exchanged another glance with Yuan Bin, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.
The car sped ahead and drove off.
Le Yao glanced out the window and frowned. "This isn't the way to the airport."
“We’re not going to the airport,” Tao Qing said with a smile.
"Ah Jue is back?"
"Um...we're not taking a plane, we'll take a different car later..."
Le Yao nodded and didn't say anything more. She had only asked casually, since she had no idea how to find Nangong Jue. She could only trust Tao Qing and Yuan Bin, and Nangong Jue had said that these two people would never betray her.
Therefore, she did not notice the unusual tone in Tao Qing's voice.
Tao Qing breathed a sigh of relief when she realized that Le Yao wasn't asking any more questions.
The car quickly drove into the suburbs and then into a garden.
"How did we get here?" Le Yao frowned.
Tao Qing and Yuan Bin exchanged a glance, but did not answer.
"Tao Qing, what are you doing here in the middle of the night?" Le Yao sensed something was wrong.
However, Yuan Bin quickly stopped the car, and he and Tao Qing got out and disappeared. More importantly, there were streetlights here before, but now they were all off.
Le Yao suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. She knew this place and had mentioned it to Nangong Jue before, saying that it had mountains and water, and a very Jiangnan feel. If it were tidied up a bit, it would be a beautiful Jiangnan garden landscape.
Later, this place was indeed developed, and a Jiangnan-style garden was indeed to be developed. However, it is said that it will not be completed until March next year.
But now, she's been abandoned here by Yuan Bin and Tao Qing. Have they betrayed her? Are they trying to silence her...?
With a quick thought, Le Yao got out of the car. She had to leave; Yuan Bin had taken the car keys, and she would have to run back on foot.
However, as soon as I got out of the car, there was a loud bang in the air.
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