Chapter 66 [66]
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Who is Zong Ming?
A titan in the automotive industry, an authoritative figure whose words can decide the fate of the nation.
Similarly, Zong Ming was also Lu Mingxiao's mentor, and he had expressed his gratitude to Zong Ming on many public occasions.
The battle between Mingyue and Longhua is at a fever pitch.
Zongming stood up for Longhua and angrily denounced Lu Mingxiao, whom he had once regarded as his successor.
There was an uproar on the Internet, and countless netizens rushed to the front line to eat melons.
【Little Feet Duck】: Elder Zong is such a distinguished figure, I unconditionally believe what Elder Zong says. Lu Mingxiao hired online trolls to smear Longhua, and the evidence he disclosed must all be fake. He's utterly despicable!
【A Cup of Cherry Delight】: Lu Mingxiao must have done countless shady things in private to force his retired mentor to take sides with the enemy. Thanks to Elder Zong's justice, Longhua was cleared of all charges, and we were able to see the ugly face of Mingyue.
【Heheyoyoha】: I've bought two Mingyue cars. I just ordered an M1 yesterday, but I'm canceling it now. I don't want the deposit back. I'm going to support Zong Lao and Longhua.
Luo Qingyue saw the video at 3 PM on Friday.
She had just finished preparing the marketing plan for M1's entry into the mall when Song Tao sent her a message.
[Song Tao]: Longhua has given a full refund of the deposit to those who canceled their M1 order for a new car.
[Song Tao]: Shameless! Using AI to create videos and stealing Zong Lao's Weibo account, I don't believe that given the relationship between Zong Lao and President Lu, he would say such things to smear our Mingyue.
After watching the video, Luo Qingyue shared the same opinion as Song Tao.
She had met Zong Ming, and his appreciation and praise for Lu Mingxiao were heartfelt; he treated him like his own son.
But after watching the video twice more, she had a feeling that something was not quite right.
First of all, the scene is in Zongming's living room. Luo Qingyue remembers the layout and furnishings very clearly. If it were a composite, how could the different-shaped decorative patterns on the shelves on both sides of the sofa and the positions of the birds on the two landscape paintings on the background wall be exactly the same?
Secondly, because the video was in high definition, Luo Qingyue zoomed in to watch it. When Zong Ming angrily rebuked Ming Yue, he blinked frequently, which was an extremely unnatural state, and his speech was also faster than usual.
Without hesitation, Luo Qingyue got up and went to the president's office.
What she can perceive, Lu Mingxiao can certainly perceive as well, and may even uncover other information that she has not been able to find out.
Upon arriving at the twentieth floor, Luo Qingyue had just stepped out of the elevator when Lu Mingxiao approached her from the corridor.
His steps were very quick, and Luo Qingyue ran towards him in two steps. Lu Mingxiao then put his arm around her shoulders and led her back.
Luo Qingyue used concise language to describe the problems she discovered in the video.
The elevator was still on the twentieth floor. Lu Mingxiao pressed the button, and Luo Qingyue went in with him to hear about what they already knew.
"Today, the School of Arts at University A is holding a centennial celebration ceremony, and the professor's wife has been invited to attend and deliver a speech."
"Wen Ning just contacted me. She found two people to protect her secretly, but she made a mistake. On her way back, Master's wife was kidnapped by Shen Hao's men, who used her to threaten the old master."
Zongming and Qin Lijuan were deeply in love, which Luo Qingyue witnessed.
This is undoubtedly an action that can strangle Zong Ming's lifeline, and everything makes sense.
As the elevator descended, Luo Qingyue frowned deeply: "The video was taken at Uncle Zong's house, which means he has already let Shen Hao in."
Lu Mingxiao gave an affirmative answer: "Old Zong's blinking frequency is using Morse code to send an SOS distress signal, but we cannot rule out the possibility that he has been transferred. My immediate priority is to go to Fengmanli."
The elevator doors opened, and we entered the underground parking lot.
Luo Qingyue gripped Lu Mingxiao's hand tightly: "I'll go with you."
"No, it's too dangerous. You stay at Mingyue."
From a distance of three or four meters, Lu Mingxiao unlocked the black SUV with his car key. When he reached the car, he patted Luo Qingyue on the shoulder to comfort her, saying in a seemingly relaxed tone, "I've contacted Officer Deng. With him accompanying you, everything will be fine. Please don't worry, madam."
If she goes, Lu Mingxiao will have to devote his energy to taking care of her.
With the thought that she must not cause any trouble at this critical juncture, Luo Qingyue agreed and gave him a hug.
"Okay, I'll wait for you to come back."
——
Lu Mingxiao picked up Officer Deng at Wanheng Plaza.
He drove a black SUV in front, followed closely by Officer Deng and two other colleagues in a white sedan.
To avoid alerting the suspects, Officer Deng and his team wore plainclothes clothing, and their vehicle had no markings indicating any connection to the police.
On the way, Lu Mingxiao received a call from Wen Ning, who was also on her way to Fengmanli.
Wen Ning is Zong Ming's niece. She knows the password to the gate and tells Lu Mingxiao. They agree that whoever arrives first can go in and find out what's going on.
Lu Mingxiao was the first to arrive; however, when he and Officer Deng entered Zong Ming's residence, the house was already empty.
At the same time, in the cellar of a suburban villa, Shen Hao observed everything with great interest through surveillance cameras.
The cellar was surrounded by concrete walls, and the air was very humid and cold.
In the dim light, Shen Hao sat on a recliner and projected the surveillance camera onto the screen in front of him.
To his left were Zong Ming and Qin Lijuan, sitting in chairs wearing black hoods, their hands, feet and bodies bound tightly with nylon ropes.
Wan Yu stood beside Shen Hao, obeying his orders to remove the black hoods from Zong Ming and Qin Lijuan.
The cellar was dark, with the curtain being the only source of light. Zongming and Qin Lijuan opened their eyes, and Shen Hao's sneer came through without any attempt to conceal it.
“Look at your good apprentice and good niece, they’re like two headless flies.”
"Do you really think I'm that stupid as to leave you there to walk right into my trap? Watching them come up empty-handed from God's perspective is much more satisfying than actually finding your hideout."
The screen only showed images, not sound.
Lu Mingxiao and Wen Ning moved between the rooms, while three plainclothes police officers were also investigating clues and looking for any traces.
With his mouth taped shut, Zongming couldn't speak, but he couldn't help himself and tried to break free of the nylon rope with his own strength, only to hear Shen Hao's leisurely voice.
"This rope can't even be burned by fire. With your old arms and legs, you should save your strength."
To ensure the elderly couple felt at home, he specially brought out the two carved chairs they were sitting in from Fengmanli.
Clearly, they weren't appreciative. Shen Hao picked up a wine glass from the round table and took a sip of red wine: "Since we're just idling around anyway, why don't we settle the score?"
The surveillance camera was turned off. Shen Hao closed his eyes and asked Wan Yu to massage his arms and legs.
After a moment of silence, he spoke again: "Back then, when Shen Lixin first took me home and threw me into Longhua, I was timid and hesitant, and I didn't dare to say a word when my colleagues bullied me. They falsely accused me of stealing, and I thought that you knew my identity and would stand up for me, but you told me to let it go and not to take it to heart in order to keep the peace."
This triggered Shen Hao's rebellious nature, and he punched the colleague who spread the rumors, sending him to the hospital.
From then on, his reputation for violence spread throughout Longhua, and no one dared to provoke him.
However, in Zongming's memory, the story is quite different.
He wasn't sure if Shen Hao was confused or what, but he continued to list his sins.
"After Lu Mingxiao came to Longhua, you always thought of him first when it came to business trips, large-scale events, and award applications. No matter how hard I tried to get your attention, it was all in vain. Even after leaving Longhua, you tacitly allowed Lu Mingxiao to market his relationship with you as his mentor, which made me, as the president, seem like a heinous criminal."
Shen Hao is inferior to Ming Xiao in terms of patience, meticulousness, and strategic vision.
Zongming didn't think there was anything wrong with this at all, and no one knew where he got the nerve to bring up old grievances.
"In the end, Zongming, you really have no regard for past relationships."
Shen Hao got up from the recliner, walked up to Zong Ming, and grabbed him by the neck. "I've been searching for you for a long time, from last year to this year. If you had just stood up and said a word for Longhua, things wouldn't be like this today. You only have yourself to blame."
Zong Ming clenched his fists, showing no fear, his expression neither humble nor arrogant.
Unexpectedly, this angered Shen Hao, who slapped Qin Lijuan across the face.
“I’m the kind of person who always seeks revenge. You, Zongming, were the one who was ruthless first, so don’t blame me for being heartless.”
"Seeing your beloved wife suffer, yet being unable to do anything about it, I bet you must be regretting it now."
Immediately afterwards, Shen Hao slapped Qin Lijuan on the other side of her face.
"But it's too late. I'm not only going to torment her, but also Lu Mingxiao."
"To save you, Lu Mingxiao will definitely keep my promise. At that time, you two, master and disciple, can accompany each other on the road to the underworld."
——
Lu Mingxiao returned to Starlight Pavilion at three in the morning.
Luo Qingyue sat on the sofa, fighting off her sleepiness as she waited.
The moment she heard the door open, she ran barefoot to the entrance and hugged Lu Mingxiao tightly.
Lu Mingxiao headed to Fengmanli, and Luo Qingyue wasn't idle either.
He went with Cheng Wang to Yin Xingwei's place to discuss emergency countermeasures.
During this time, they received a message from Lu Mingxiao.
Zong Ming and Qin Lijuan have been secretly moved by Shen Hao, and their whereabouts are currently unknown.
Luo Qingyue pulled Lu Mingxiao's hand and sat him down on the sofa. She went to the kitchen, heated up a glass of milk, and handed it to Lu Mingxiao.
Lu Mingxiao held the glass in his hand, leaned his head on Luo Qingyue's shoulder, took a sip of milk, pinched the bridge of his nose, and his fatigue was obvious.
Luo Qingyue put her arm around Lu Mingxiao's shoulder and pressed her cheek against his hair.
Lu Mingxiao didn't speak, and Luo Qingyue naturally didn't urge him. She just quietly stayed with him, offering him emotional support.
Lu Mingxiao closed his eyes, and suddenly spoke in a low voice.
“Shen Hao installed a camera at Lao Zong’s house and knows that Wen Ning and I went there.”
"He asked me to meet him this afternoon, and said I wasn't allowed to bring anyone, otherwise the lives of Master Zong and his wife would be in danger."
"Where shall we meet?" Luo Qingyue asked.
"I don't know yet."
Lu Mingxiao replied, "Let me go to an abandoned dock on the east side of the Baipu River first. He will send someone to pick me up at two o'clock."
Luo Qingyue knew how important Zong Ming was to Lu Mingxiao, so she naturally wouldn't stop him.
She held Lu Mingxiao's hand: "Yin Xingwei said that he asked Jin Hui who she most wanted to cooperate with in Dongchuan. Guess who Jin Hui said?"
Luo Qingyue asked this question, so he must know this person.
However, before Lu Mingxiao could think about it further, Luo Qingyue told him, "My father."
Lu Mingxiao was not surprised that his father-in-law was the richest man in Dongchuan. He listened as Luo Qingyue continued, "I plan to arrange a meeting with Jin Hui in my father's name, also at 2 pm."
In the following time, Luo Qingyue explained to Lu Mingxiao in detail the plan that she, Cheng Wang, and Yin Xingwei had come up with.
Finally, her voice was cold and brooked no argument: "Since Shen Hao dares to threaten you with Uncle Zong and your teacher's wife, then I dare to threaten him with Jin Hui."
Lu Mingxiao pulled Luo Qingyue into his arms: "Thank you for your hard work."
Luo Qingyue didn't feel tired at all. She cupped Lu Mingxiao's face and kissed his lips.
“Your business is our business. You are never alone, Xiao.”
The gentle words of comfort stirred up Lu Mingxiao's hidden emotions: "On the way back, I kept thinking that I knew all along that Shen Hao and Jin Hui's target was Lao Zong, but I took it for granted that they wouldn't be able to do it."
"If I had paid enough attention, would Lao Zong and his wife not have been kidnapped, and would things not have developed into what they are now?"
"It's not your fault."
Luo Qingyue hugged Lu Mingxiao tightly again, "Yin Xingwei has investigated and found that the teacher's wife only agreed to attend today's event yesterday at the last minute after accepting the dean's invitation. Besides, Sister Wen Ning has already arranged for someone to protect her. If anyone is to blame, it's that bastard Shen Hao. He has low character, is morally corrupt, and will stop at nothing."
Lu Mingxiao: "If something really happens to Lao Zong and his wife, I don't think I will ever be able to forgive myself."
"You told me not to assume what will happen before it happens, and now I want to say the same thing to you."
Luo Qingyue said firmly, "The conflict between Mingyue and Longhua, and our conflict with Shen Hao and Jin Hui, will be decided this afternoon. What you need to do now is to rest well and recharge your energy."
She got up, pulled Lu Mingxiao up from the sofa, and walked towards the bathroom: "Take a shower and go to sleep quickly."
Lu Mingxiao didn't want his bad mood to affect Luo Qingyue, so he nodded seriously.
While he was taking a shower, Luo Qingyue went to the dressing room and brought him a clean set of pajamas.
After taking a shower, Lu Mingxiao dried himself with a towel and told Luo Qingyue about the other information that Officer Deng had revealed.
"Huang Yang's parents died and were found downstream of the river behind the funeral home."
“Strips of cloth and fragments of hemp rope were found at the scene, indicating that the person suffocated and was thrown into the river to stage the scene of drowning.”
There were still water stains on Lu Mingxiao's back, so Luo Qingyue took a towel and continued to wipe him.
"Have you found out who did it?" she asked.
“That area was a blind spot for surveillance cameras, and there were no fingerprints left on the items, but the day after the body was discovered, someone voluntarily turned himself in to the police station.”
Lu Mingxiao put on his pajamas, buttoning them up as he continued to share information with Luo Qingyue. "He's an elderly man over seventy, very thin. He said he couldn't stand Huang Yang's parents using public sympathy to achieve their goals. Officer Deng sent someone to check his medical records. He has late-stage liver cancer and only has three months to live at most. Isn't that a coincidence?"
Luo Qingyue had heard of such examples before.
By using someone nearing the end of their life to take the fall, and squeezing out all remaining value, their family can reap a huge sum of money.
Huang Yang's parents live in a sanatorium run by Jin Hui's cousin, and Shen Hao arranges for them to work at Mingyue's offline stores. Their connection is self-evident.
Despite putting on a great performance, they failed to achieve the results Shen Hao and Jin Hui wanted, so getting rid of the person was entirely within their capabilities.
With that thought in mind, Luo Qingyue went to the bedroom with Lu Mingxiao.
Lying in bed with their eyes closed, their hands were tightly clasped together, but they were both preoccupied and unable to fall asleep despite being very tired and sleepy.
I drifted in and out of sleep until dawn, when Yin Xingwei arrived.
They brought their personal chef to prepare a sumptuous breakfast for them and also retrieved Lu Mingxiao's black coat.
Yin Xingwei and Cheng Wang had already guessed that Shen Hao would arrange to meet Lu Mingxiao, using Zong Ming and Qin Lijuan as bargaining chips.
In order to track Lu Mingxiao's location in real time while also keeping it discreet and not being detected by Shen Hao, Yin Xingwei suggested that a GPS positioning system could be built into the button.
The clothes were given to him by Luo Qingyue, and Yin Xingwei found someone to finish them overnight.
The buttons and clothes are the same color scheme, and there is no difference to the naked eye, making it enough to fool the eye.
Lu Mingxiao put on his coat, and Yin Xingwei, while eating shrimp dumplings, told him and Luo Qingyue.
"This GPS is not limited by the environment or distance, unless Shen Hao can shoot down my satellite in the sky."
He then instructed Lu Mingxiao: "Once the location is confirmed, Miss Luo should take Jin Hui there. My men and I will be waiting nearby to provide support. Your job is to stall for time as much as possible."
Lu Mingxiao responded and instructed them, "Also, inform Officer Deng."
The turmoil at Mingyue was handed over to Cheng Wang to handle, and everyone shared their progress in real time in the group according to their respective task assignments.
Luo Qingyue and Jin Hui had arranged to meet at Wuyunfang, Luo Yuanliang's private club. After lunch, she went there early to make preparations.
Wuyunfang is a group of Republican-era buildings in Dongchuan with a long history.
It is home to detached villas of various styles and is known as the "Museum of International Architecture".
Luo Yuanliang's private club is a three-story European-style building with a central axis of symmetry.
The exterior brick walls are old and the courtyard walls also show signs of wear and tear, but the interior is a completely different world.
The interior design features a sophisticated and calming dark color scheme, using top-quality materials that are both artistic and functional.
The interplay of light and shadow creates a luxurious yet tranquil atmosphere. Being here makes you feel as if you don't notice the passage of time, and all kinds of functional spaces are readily available.
Luo Qingyue arrived at the club and went straight to the reception room, where Luo Hanzhou was already there and sitting on the sofa.
She walked straight towards Luo Hanzhou, laid out her plan in detail, and said earnestly, "Brother, I'm counting on you."
——
In the morning, Jin Hui received a call from Secretary Wang, a close confidant of Luo Yuanliang, inviting her to meet at Luo Yuanliang's private club at 2 p.m.
Jin Hui had met Luo Yuanliang on several occasions, but had never been able to establish a relationship with him. Therefore, when Luo Yuanliang took the initiative to invite her, she specially canceled her afternoon meeting and went to meet him.
During the journey, she received a message from Shen Hao.
Shen Hao was supposed to meet Lu Mingxiao in the afternoon, but before the meeting, he came to her to curry favor.
During this standoff, Jin Hui had no intention of taking the lives of the master and his apprentice.
Her demand was simple: for Lu Mingxiao to publicly admit his defeat in this business war and hand over control of Mingyue.
Shen Hao, that brat, is still thinking about going to Kashia with her.
If he completes the task well, she wouldn't mind removing the shackles and satisfying him once.
However, Jin Hui did not tell Shen Hao.
Lu Mingxiao is a rare business genius, and she admires him greatly.
Good-looking men often enjoy certain privileges with her. If she can suppress Lu Mingxiao completely this time and then find a way to make him submit to her, she can forgive his past mistakes and invite him to be her right-hand man.
She had instilled all the suppression techniques in Shen Hao and also sent more than a dozen people to guard around the villa; anyone could do it.
If that's the case, and Shen Hao can still cause her any trouble, then he's truly incredibly stupid and beyond redemption.
Lost in thought, Jin Hui looked out the car window, a slight smile playing on her lips; victory was in sight.
The car slowly drove into the clubhouse and came to a stop at the building entrance. The butler stepped forward, opened the car door, and invited Jin Hui to step onto the stairs.
There was a security gate at the entrance. Jin Hui passed through it and handed over all electronic and communication devices as required by the housekeeper.
In terms of privacy protection, Luo Yuanliang is somewhat similar to her; his secretary and assistant can only wait outside, and only she is allowed to enter.
Jin Hui readily agreed and, accompanied by the club's butler, went to the reception room.
The butler opened one of the double doors to the outside and gestured for her to enter.
Jin Hui thanked the housekeeper and looked inside.
Unexpectedly, it wasn't Luo Yuanliang he met, but his own son, Luo Hanzhou.
Jin Hui was no stranger to this heir of the Luo family.
He does indeed resemble Luo Yuanliang in appearance, has accompanied Luo Yuanliang to many important events, and has also been very successful in his own business.
I heard that Luo Yuanliang has a daughter, but she has been well protected. Jin Hui has never met her and doesn't know her name or what she looks like.
The target was standing at the door, and Luo Hanzhou immediately got up and walked towards her.
"President Jin," he called out, inviting Jin Hui inside and explaining to her, "The Luo family's pharmaceutical factory in Shiqiao has run into some trouble. My father rushed there to handle it and specifically sent me here to discuss cooperation matters with you."
Since they are all members of the Luo family, and the father couldn't come, he sent his son instead, so Jin Hui naturally wouldn't mind.
She and Luo Hanzhou sat down on the sofa together, and after the housekeeper brought tea, she inquired about the specific details of the pharmaceutical factory's situation.
Luo Hanzhou first thanked Jin Hui for her concern, and then told her: "The new worker's improper operation caused a leak of toxic substances. Whether there were any casualties is currently unknown and we will have to wait for the investigation to find out."
Luo Yuanliang is a magnanimous and benevolent entrepreneur.
He built Hope Primary Schools and personally led teams to transport supplies to disaster-stricken areas.
Since it concerned the lives of employees, it was only reasonable to rush to the pharmaceutical factory to investigate, and Jin Hui did not think there was anything wrong with it.
"If you need any help, just let me know. President Luo is kind-hearted, and I should do my part."
Luo Hanzhou picked up a cup of tea and handed it to Jin Hui: "I have long heard that President Jin is a heroine among women, with outstanding abilities and exceptional talent. I thank my father for giving me this opportunity to learn from you up close."
Jin Hui accepted the teacup and said modestly, "I dare not accept such praise. Mr. Luo is so young, yet he has been able to create his own career. He is truly outstanding."
Luo Hanzhou had never liked such insincere pleasantries, but he had no choice but to follow the established procedure.
Finally, he got down to business: "My father acquired a piece of land from the government last month and intends to develop a new intelligent logistics and warehousing center. Mr. Jin possesses core technologies in IT integration, which our Luo family happens to lack. Therefore, we would like to invite you to jointly develop this project."
The Luo family owns land, and she has the technology; it's a resource exchange that represents a powerful alliance.
Luo Hanzhou's offer was very tempting, enough to entice Jin Hui, but she was, after all, a seasoned veteran, and couldn't help but become suspicious.
"I haven't heard of any land being put up for sale in Dongchuan for the past few months. Could it be that President Luo has some other special channels?"
The land acquisition will be announced on the government website. Jin Hui's team has a dedicated person who reviews the information and relays it to her.
Luo Hanzhou replied without changing his expression: "It was auctioned off before, but the buyer's cash flow dried up and the final payment deadline was exceeded. My father thought that the land would become a hot commodity in the future, so he decisively took it."
After he finished speaking, he glanced at his phone.
Luo Qingyue sent a message saying that Lu Mingxiao had been picked up from the dock by Shen Hao's men and was being taken to the meeting place.
This means that he needs to act quickly; every minute he delays will put Lu Mingxiao and his team in greater danger.
"How about this, Mr. Jin?"
Luo Hanzhou put down his phone. "I know you can't make a decision on a whim without knowing the location, attributes, and other aspects. I'll take you to the site for a preliminary assessment to get a general idea of the land and its surrounding environment. We can go back and discuss it with your team before you give me an answer. After all, this is indeed a significant investment, and I understand your hesitation."
In fact, Jin Hui thought so too.
On the one hand, she did want to leverage the collaboration to build connections with Luo Yuanliang; on the other hand, she felt something was off about the whole thing, but couldn't quite put her finger on it. Going to the scene to find out the details would resolve her doubts, making it the best solution.
Jin Hui's secretary and assistant were at the front door, so Luo Hanzhou led her to the back door and got into his silver Aston Martin.
Xiao Luo always travels alone, and he drives himself, so Jin Hui naturally feels awkward about forcing her secretary and assistant to come along.
Of course, before leaving, Luo Hanzhou didn't forget to have the housekeeper return her bag and phone.
If it's done too obviously, someone as vigilant as Jin Hui will definitely notice, causing all previous efforts to be in vain.
Luo Hanzhou drove the car away from the club. Jin Hui sat in the back seat, and Shen Hao sent her a photo on her phone.
He had already met with Lu Mingxiao at the villa and hosted afternoon tea, with the two sitting at opposite ends of the dining table.
The scene was harmonious and pleasant, and Jin Hui was very satisfied. She told Shen Hao to proceed according to plan.
Suddenly, the car braked sharply, and her head slammed into the back of the seat in front of her.
The phone slipped from my hand and flew out, landing on the floor mat on the passenger side.
"I'm so sorry, Mr. Jin, you were startled."
Luo Hanzhou said apologetically, "A pedestrian suddenly darted out from in front of me, a classic case of a ghost appearing out of the way. I had no choice but to step on the brakes."
Jin Hui felt dizzy, but waved her hand to indicate that she was fine.
Once she calmed down a bit, she got up to reach for her phone, but then she braked suddenly again. Not only did her dizziness worsen, but she also felt acid reflux and almost vomited.
Jin Hui gave up on getting her phone and sat down in her seat.
She discovered that Xiao Luo always drove recklessly, accelerating, decelerating, braking, and cornering without any sense of restraint, completely disregarding the passengers' feelings.
Jin Hui closed her eyes and leaned her head against the car window.
She was in so much pain; it felt like countless hands were tearing at the meridians in her mind.
She had no time to pay attention to the scenery outside the window, let alone care which road the car was on or where the destination was.
For Yu Luohanzhou, this was exactly the effect he wanted.
As the vehicle gradually stabilized, Jin Hui became drowsy and fell into a deep sleep.
Correspondingly, Luo Hanzhou also arrived at Baipu River to meet up with Luo Qingyue.
Luo Qingyue obtained Lu Mingxiao's location information from Yin Xingwei.
Yin Xingwei had already gone there. While waiting for Luo Hanzhou, she drove her Pamei to pick up Wen Ning.
Wen Ning and Zong Ming were blood relatives, and she hadn't slept all night, wanting to know about her uncle and aunt's condition as soon as possible.
She could hardly be trusted to drive herself, so Luo Qingyue took on the role of driver, at least she was calm and clear-headed at the moment.
Upon seeing Luo Hanzhou's car, Luo Qingyue did not hesitate for a moment.
That was an area not included in the map, but fortunately, Yin Xingwei had scouted it out and marked it for her along the way.
In the rearview mirror, the silver Aston Martin was always with them, and Wen Ning naturally recognized it as Luo Hanzhou's car.
While looking straight ahead, Luo Qingyue told her, "Jin Hui has met me and knows that I am A Xiao's girlfriend. If I go to talk to her, I definitely won't be able to get her out of the club. So she asked my brother for help. It's not just because of A Xiao, but also because he knows that Uncle Zong and his wife are very important to you. He agreed without hesitation."
Wen Ning's gaze followed Luo Hanzhou's car.
“Jin Hui is far superior to you in both methods and shrewdness. Even if she has never met you, it is too risky for you to step in.”
“Your brother is very suitable. He can deal with Jin Hui’s moves and has enough reaction ability. I have to say, this is a particularly smart move of yours.”
Luo Qingyue chuckled: "You were always trying to pick a fight with me and targeting me at every turn. It feels so unreal to hear you praising me like this."
"I'm sorry, I apologize to you."
With a heavy weight on her chest, Wen Ning's voice sounded weak, "Actually, I just wanted to tease you, but who knew you would hold such a grudge."
"Alright, I'm magnanimous and will forgive you."
Luo Qingyue paused, then changed the subject, "I know that you and my brother had your reasons for breaking up back then. I hope that after this is over, you two can open up and have a good talk."
Wen Ning clutched her chest as a sharp pain shot through her, growing increasingly intense. Her face paled, but she smiled and replied to Luo Qingyue.
"If I survive to that time, I will definitely live up to your expectations."
The “X” mark that Yin Xingwei made on the tree trunk caught Luo Qingyue’s eye.
Therefore, she did not delve into Wen Ning's words, her attention completely drawn to them.
Following the dry thicket of trees, there was a large expanse of fields ahead, with no crops planted and no sign of human presence.
Next came a vast lawn, unpaved with roads, but marked with tire tracks, which Yin Xingwei had clearly marked with stones.
In the center of the lawn stands a detached villa, surrounded by the lake and shaded by lush trees.
Luo Qingyue followed the marker to meet Yin Xingwei, parking the car 500 meters away from the villa.
Yin Xingwei's men were lying in ambush around the area, and Officer Deng had also deployed his police force.
Immediately afterwards, Luo Qingyue walked to Luo Hanzhou's car and opened the back door for Jin Hui.
Jin Hui was sleeping against the car door. When the door opened, her body lost its support, and she fell sideways onto the lawn.
Her head hurt a little from the fall, and her limbs were sore and weak, making her unable to muster any strength. However, the fall did wake Jin Hui up; she slowly opened her eyes, only to be met with a sharp pain.
Luo Qingyue stood beside Jin Hui, looking down at her.
When Jin Hui finally saw her clearly, she looked stunned, while Luo Qingyue's gaze was sharp.
"Sister Jin, we meet again."
Behind her was Luo Hanzhou, and Jin Hui immediately realized that she had fallen into their trap.
The similarity in their eyebrows also reveals something about the relationship between the brother and sister.
That suburban villa is owned by Jin Hui.
Her people were gathered there, and she would be safe as long as she went there; the journey wasn't far, and she knew the area well.
With the brother and sister in front, Jin Hui got up and ran back, but Yin Xingwei reappeared and blocked her way.
Jin Hui looked incredulous, while Yin Xingwei shrugged: "They've got something on me, so I have no choice but to turn to the light."
"This area is already surrounded by our people. You can't escape. Don't waste your energy."
Luo Qingyue's voice came from behind.
Jin Hui turned to face her and tentatively asked, "You want to use me to threaten Shen Hao and get your man in return?"
Luo Qingyue's voice was cold: "I want to give an explanation to everyone you have hurt."
Yin Xingwei pressed down on Jin Hui's shoulder with one hand and restrained her wrist with the other.
"Ah Hui, I'm sorry, it wasn't my choice. Please don't blame me."
The difference in strength was too great, and Jin Hui's struggles were in vain.
The next instant, Luo Qingyue grabbed Jin Hui's chin, her tone leaving no room for argument.
"The evil you and Shen Hao have sown, you should pay for it yourselves."
[Author's Note]
Xiao: My wife is so awesome! [laughing][laughing][laughing]
Moon: Fighting for justice! [Cat emoji][Cat emoji][Cat emoji]
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I revised this chapter so many times, and it's finally come together coherently! [crying emoji] [crying emoji] [crying emoji]
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