After taking the cigarette, Meng Huaijin did not rush to leave.
Setting the time at 7 pm, before it gets completely dark and during peak dining hours, can greatly reduce people's wariness.
After Jiang Wanning finished her phone call with Fu Chenyuan, Fu Chenyuan said that he was on his way from the company.
A new message has come in; it's from the buyer.
Sorry, there was traffic on the way here, so I might be a little late.
It's rush hour now, and she's not the only one stuck in traffic.
Jiang Wanning replied with a message expressing her understanding, telling her to take it slow and that safety comes first.
Looking at the long line of cars ahead, Fu Chenyuan felt a little uneasy.
"Traffic jam?"
"Yes, the congested section ahead only allows for slow traffic. Judging from the current situation, it looks like we'll be stuck for 30 minutes."
Fu Chenyuan frequently glanced at his watch.
It will take 30 minutes, plus the time to get there, so it will conservatively take another 50 minutes to get to Jiang Wanning's place.
At 7:10, a woman hurried toward her.
"I'm sorry I'm late." The woman smiled apologetically at Jiang Wanning.
She looked very young, unlike the wealthy older woman Jiang Wanning had imagined.
Jiang Wanning saw the woman's eyes clearly, and a sense of unease flashed through her mind.
These are not hopeless eyes; on the contrary, they gleam with ambition.
Did you bring the painting?
"I brought it." Jiang Wanning handed the painting to her.
The woman praised repeatedly, "It's very well painted, just the feeling I wanted. There are still funds left in this card, and the initial password is six zeros."
Jiang Wanning took it.
The woman asked with a smile, "Don't you need to check your balance?"
"No need, I trust you."
Jiang Wanning wanted to leave.
Aren't you staying for dinner?
"No, thank you." It's really strange today. This restaurant has a great location, but there aren't many customers, just a few tables.
Jiang Wanning said apologetically, "I was planning to invite you to dinner today, but I'll treat you next time."
"It's alright, you have to go ahead with your business." She was very considerate.
Jiang Wanning stood up and walked towards the door.
As Jiang Wanning stood up, the bodyguards also prepared to walk towards the store.
Suddenly, all the surrounding shops went dark, as if the power had suddenly gone out.
The two bodyguards immediately rushed to the restaurant.
But as soon as they moved, they were bumped into by others. Suddenly, a large number of people surged out of the darkness. The bodyguards struggled through the crowd to the restaurant entrance, where the lights were already on.
Jiang Wanning was seen walking towards the parking lot.
The bodyguards glanced at the restaurant, then quickly chased after the figure.
"Madam, our car is parked here."
The woman ignored her and continued walking.
The bodyguards grew anxious and quickly gave chase.
"Mrs."
The woman turned around, slightly confused: "Are you calling me?"
The bodyguards' hearts sank when they saw a completely unfamiliar face.
Oh no, they've lost their wife!
The two ran frantically toward the restaurant, but there was no sign of Jiang Wanning.
I called Jiang Wanning, but no one answered.
Fu Chenyuan received the call from one of his bodyguards just as he was about to arrive at the restaurant.
He also failed to get through to Jiang Wanning on the phone.
"Mr. Fu, something terrible has happened! Your wife has gone missing."
Fu Chenyuan got out of the car, walking quickly with an extremely cold expression on his face. The air pressure around him was so low that it was hard to breathe.
"Mr. Fu, I'm sorry." The bodyguard lowered his head.
Fu Chenyuan shoved the person aside and rushed into the restaurant.
"Where are the surveillance videos? I want to see them."
The store manager hurriedly had someone check the surveillance footage, only to find that the footage only captured Jiang Wanning coming in and waiting.
At that time, she was sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window in the restaurant, talking to him on the phone. Her expression was very gentle, and the smile on her lips was intoxicating.
Seeing this, Fu Chenyuan almost clenched his teeth.
The phone calls were made, and all available connections were used, plunging the entire southern city into a sleepless night.
All parties involved are mobilized and are searching for the person.
Even the various clubs in the southern part of the city were subjected to surprise inspections.
"What happened? Did you embarrass yourself in some way?"
Aside from Xia Rushan and Xu Ying, who were in poor health and were kept in the dark, and elderly people like Grandma Fu, everyone else knew.
Fu Chenyuan seemed to have thought of something: "Send someone to investigate Meng Huaijin's whereabouts!"
Jiang Xinkai is also using his personal connections.
At this moment, everyone united as never before, and no one spoke out in condemnation.
Seeing the oppressive atmosphere surrounding Fu Chenyuan, Jiang Xinkai finally reached out and patted Fu Chenyuan on the shoulder.
“I only have one daughter, and we were switched at birth, causing her to suffer in the Zhao family for so many years. In the end, it was she who stepped in and helped Rushan recover from her illness. Although she is my daughter and very filial to us, the truth is, she has not enjoyed the love and care of us as parents. She has grown up now, and our efforts can only be considered compensation, which is dispensable.”
I believe Wan Ning will be alright, she will be alright.
In the end, Jiang Xinkai could only comfort Fu Chenyuan in this way, and also comfort himself.
"We've found Meng Huaijin's whereabouts," Chen Yan said with a grave expression. "We've caught this woman."
A woman was brought before Fu Chenyuan.
Chen Zheng showed no mercy to the woman and pushed her in front of Fu Chenyuan.
The woman stumbled and fell in front of Fu Chenyuan.
"Tell me, what exactly happened? The surveillance footage shows that you were the last person to see your wife."
The woman dared not hide anything: "No, I was just passing by, really. A man gave me 100,000 yuan and told me to take a bank card to a very pretty lady to make a deal with her. Then, he told me to go out dressed like that pretty lady. The key to me changing clothes was that when the power went out, I quickly changed into them."
Therefore, when the bodyguard saw a woman wearing the same clothes as Jiang Wanning, he subconsciously assumed it was Jiang Wanning and followed her.
In those few short minutes, Meng Huaijin's men were able to make their move.
"Meng Huaijin!" Fu Chenyuan said the name through gritted teeth.
"We must do everything we can to investigate any trace of Meng Huaijin, leaving no stone unturned."
At this moment, while Fu Chenyuan's men had turned Nancheng upside down, Jiang Wanning woke up in a villa on a mountain.
When she woke up, the first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was Meng Huaijin.
The man was wearing a black shirt and black trousers, as if he wanted to blend into the black color.
The room was dimly lit, with shadows cast indistinctly, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that felt unreal.
Jiang Wanning sat up and breathed a sigh of relief when she found that her clothes were intact and she had no injuries.
Meng Huaijin seemed hurt by Jiang Wanning's reaction. He said with a hint of sadness and dissatisfaction, "What kind of expression is that? Do you think I would hurt you? No, I wouldn't hurt you. I love you even more than Fu Chenyuan. I've been looking for you, but I couldn't find you. It turns out I've been looking in the wrong direction all these years. Wanning, be with me. Didn't you ask me what I think happiness is? Now I understand. Happiness is being with you."
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