News of Jia Tian's criminal gang being arrested in Southeast Asia spread quickly.
Footage of police escorting him could be seen on television and online. Jia Tian wore a black hood, and was fully shackled and handcuffed. Because of his gunshot wound, he walked very slowly.
This time, the police not only seized drugs, but also destroyed his dens in several countries near Southeast Asia.
Jia Tian will face an international trial, multiple charges, and the death penalty.
Journalists from all over the world were excited and rushed to report this exciting news.
However, while reporting on Jia Tian, the police also mentioned another criminal gang that had been arrested...
When Jiang Mianmian saw Hong Jie in front of the camera, she looked haggard but remained calm and composed. The handcuffs and the police behind her seemed unable to restrain her; she still maintained her domineering aura.
Jiang Mianmian felt a little sad, but she also agreed with what Huo Junyu had said: if someone breaks the law, they must pay the price.
"Mianmian?" Huo Junyu knocked on the door. "Are you done?"
Jiang Mianmian snapped out of her daze and softly agreed.
Huo Junyu entered with a smile, followed by several designers, and his assistant pushed in five hangers full of dresses.
"It's 3 p.m. now, and there are still four hours until the banquet. You have plenty of time for the designers to help you choose a dress and style your hair."
He walked up to her and put his arm around her slender waist.
She carried the fresh scent of someone who had just bathed, a fragrance so alluring it almost made him lose control.
"So many clothes?" Jiang Mianmian's eyes widened.
"Aunt Yuqing chose them all," Huo Junyu said with a smile. "The banquet will be held in the Grand Palace. My maternal grandfather's family, along with the people from the General's Mansion, will be attending. So Aunt Yuqing said she wants you to look your best in front of everyone!"
"Oh, by the way, His Majesty the King, whom you didn't see during your last trip to Southeast Asia, will personally host a welcome dinner for you tonight!"
Jiang Mianmian curled her lips into a smile, feeling embarrassed by this supreme honor.
"Don't worry," Huo Junyu pinched her little face. "His Majesty He Jin is very kind and approachable. When I came to Southeast Asia as a child, he even let me sit on his king's throne!"
“So,” he whispered in her ear with a smile, “the person I like, he will definitely like too.”
Actually, it should be said that the person he likes, his whole family likes too.
Huo Junyu couldn't help but hug her tightly.
All things considered, it seems that only a little over a week passed from when the two girls were abducted to when they were rescued.
But for Huo Junyu, it felt like centuries had passed. Every day and night without news of her was agonizing.
Jiang Mianmian began trying on dresses, all of which were traditional costumes from Southeast Asia. Each one was exquisite, like a work of art, and the heavy embroidery and design of each piece were of international first-class standard.
No matter which outfit she wore, Huo Junyu would only say it looked good.
Jiang Mianmian laughed happily, wishing she had more bodies so she could wear all those beautiful clothes!
"Aunt Yuqing? Why aren't you going inside!"
Huo Junyang came to find the designers, wanting them to help Lu Ran with her styling as well, but at the door he saw Lin Yuqing staring into the room.
As soon as Lin Yuqing saw him, she quickly grabbed his arm and made a "shh" gesture to him.
"I'll just stay here and keep an eye on her..."
Huo Junyang was taken aback when he saw that the usually decisive Aunt Yuqing was now standing outside the room like a primary school student standing at the door of the teacher's office, nervously clutching the hem of her clothes with both hands.
He couldn't help but feel sad.
“Aunt Yuqing, please go inside! Mianmian is your daughter, you don’t need to be so cautious…”
"No need!" Lin Yuqing forced a smile. "Ashan said we can't make her feel uncomfortable. I'll just glance at her from here, really! Heh... Of all the outfits she changed into, I think the light pink one was the best. She has fair skin, and that dress suits her perfectly!"
Huo Junyang bit his lip.
He is usually a carefree person, but today he became saddened by the sentiment of "parents' hearts are full of love and concern for their children".
*
The people inside the room were unaware of the commotion outside.
After changing her clothes twice, Jiang Mianmian looked at Huo Junyu with a heavy heart. Just as she was about to ask a question, Huo Junyu handed her his phone first.
Jiang Mianmian was stunned.
Huo Junyu ruffled her hair, a doting smile on his face.
"I know you want to call your uncle and aunt."
"you……"
“Use my phone to call,” Huo Junyu chuckled. “I was afraid they would worry, so I didn’t tell them about your disappearance. Later, I couldn’t hide it anymore, so I had someone bring them to Yangcheng. I was planning to tell them then, but I didn’t expect you to send a signal at that time.”
Jiang Mianmian looked at him quietly, her heart filled with mixed feelings.
“If you use my phone to call, it proves that we’re together, and the uncle and aunt can rest assured.”
"Um!"
"By the way, although Lu Ming has been arrested, he still has some influence outside." Huo Junyu took out his phone and entered a landline number. "This is the phone number in the guest room at home. It's an internal line, so it's more secure and won't be tapped. Just to be safe, let's call this number."
Jiang Mianmian was grateful for his thoughtfulness, so she tiptoed over and gently kissed his cheek.
Huo Junyu was overjoyed, but he concealed his elation with a faint expression and a few light coughs.
The call connected, and a lazy voice came from the other end: "Hello?"
Jiang Mianmian's heart skipped a beat. "Xiao Wei? Is that you?!"
After a few seconds of silence, someone suddenly shouted, "Sister?!"
"Dad, Mom! Come quick! It's...it's my sister, my sister!"
Jiang Mianmian was taken aback, then burst out laughing.
Then she heard a commotion on the phone—Jiang Xiaowei's loud voice, and Jiang Youcai and Su Aiqian vying for the phone.
The three of them pushed and shoved each other, all trying to talk to Jiang Mianmian.
Then Jiang Xiaowei shouted, "Stop fighting over it! There's a hands-free speakerphone!"
Then, the world went silent.
The clamor of scrambling turned into words of concern and greetings spoken in trembling voices.
"Mianmian, where did you go the other day?"
"Yes, your parents were so worried about you, you know that?"
"Sis, where are you right now? Mom was so worried she almost jumped over the wall when you didn't answer the phone the other day!"
"Get lost! You brat, you only jump over the wall when you're cornered! I'm your mother!"
Jiang Mianmian listened and laughed.
However, while laughing, tears slowly fell down her cheeks.
She took several deep breaths, desperately trying to hold back the tears welling up, and softly called out:
"Dad, Mom!"
She called out "Mom and Dad" naturally and sincerely, but to Lin Yuqing, it sounded like a mockery from fate.
Lin Yuqing's expression changed, and her fingers unconsciously curled up tightly, digging fiercely into her flesh.
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