After confirming that Lin Yue was in good health, the two returned to Courtyard No. 1. It was already past midnight when they stepped into their home.
The clouds in the east seemed to be gently parted by an invisible hand, and the starlight gradually faded, replaced by the pale light that slowly appeared in the east. This was a sign that a new day was about to begin.
Despite having just experienced that harrowing ordeal, Lin Yue was still sleeping soundly, a faint smile even playing on her lips, as if it were someone else who had been tied up during the day, not her.
Song Yunzheng forced his tired eyes open and gazed quietly at her sweet sleeping face, a pang of heartache and helplessness rising in his heart.
This girl's sleeping posture is really restless; he noticed this problem ever since they first shared a bed. She likes to sleep on her side and often kicks off the blanket, tucking it between her legs. This habit makes her more prone to catching a cold.
He gently patted her bottom and whispered, "Sweetie, sleep well." He always called her that whenever she was fast asleep.
Lin Yue was fast asleep, clutching the blanket tightly. Song Yunzheng had no choice but to gently tickle her until she couldn't help but loosen her grip. Only then did he quickly seize the opportunity, carefully pull the blanket out, and cover her up again.
What happened today served as a wake-up call, echoing in his mind. After calming down and reflecting on it carefully, he was filled with lingering fear.
If Duan Yulong's purpose was not money, and if he had been more calculating or hesitant, what would the consequences have been? He dared not think about it.
He rubbed his sore eyes, drowsiness washing over him, but he dared not slacken his efforts in the slightest. Duan Yulong was still at large, a heavy weight pressing on his heart, preventing him from sleeping peacefully.
The jade necklace was indeed genuine; it was originally a carefully prepared apology gift he had given her. However, before handing the necklace to Duan Yulong, he played a little trick on it—he placed a miniature locator at the connection between the pendant and the cord.
Since Duan Yulong's goal is money, and such a large sum as 20 million, it won't be easy for him to escape with that money. Therefore, he will definitely accept the necklace, and as long as he wears it, the police will definitely be able to track him down.
Two years ago, when he kidnapped Song Yunxi, he let him escape, which led to such a huge hidden danger. This time, he will eliminate the trouble forever.
The rising sun in winter is like a mischievous child, eagerly illuminating the silent, cold winter world. In an instant, the sky is filled with red clouds, like a furnace of boiling steel, bursting forth with dazzling golden light.
Just then, the phone lying to the side suddenly beeped with a text message. It was from Officer Chen: "Duan Yulong apprehended, a complete victory!"
Song Yunzheng's tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed. He gently put down his phone, his gaze falling on Lin Yue's sleeping face. The tenderness and affection in his eyes were almost overflowing, as if he were admiring a rare treasure. Finally, he leaned forward and placed a kiss on her forehead. "Good morning, my sweetheart."
At this moment, he understood that all that material wealth was nothing but fleeting smoke to him, far less precious than the little girl in front of him.
When news of the kidnapping quickly reached Song Xinian's ears, the usually extremely low-key man even prepared to arrange bodyguards for his daughter-in-law. Zhou Lirong even openly stated that she wanted to take Lin Yue to live in courtyard number 15, to see who would dare to mess with her then. Unfortunately, both of their suggestions were firmly rejected by Song Yunzheng.
The little girl is naturally lively and playful. Hiring a wooden bodyguard to follow her around all day might seem like you're doing her a favor, but to her it's just surveillance. Moving to courtyard number 15 is even more impossible; he can't bear to part with her.
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After resting at home for two days, Lin Yue returned to school. When Jiang Li asked her why she suddenly took leave, she just made up a reason and didn't mention the kidnapping incident at all. That's just the kind of person she is; she only shares good news with those around her and never bad news.
"Yuezai, you don't have class this afternoon, do you want to go on a date with me?" Jiang Li winked at Lin Yue in a flattering manner. Since she started dating, she hadn't spent much time with her girlfriends, and she felt a little guilty.
"Hey, stop! I don't want to be a third wheel. You go do what you need to do, don't worry about me. I'm busy going home to be with my husband~" Lin Yue pushed away Jiang Li's pouting mouth. Mentioning Song Yunzheng, the happiness on her face was undeniable.
"Oh my, look at you, so smug! You've already won over Dr. Song?"
"Win him over? To be precise, I haven't won over his body yet, but what about his heart? Thinking back to how anxious he was when I was kidnapped a few days ago... he probably likes me, right?" Lin Yue pondered to herself. She was a little unsure, after all, Song Yunzheng had never said the words "I like you" to her.
"Almost there, almost there."
"Oh my, judging from the expression on your face right now, I have a feeling that you've already won her over? These past few days you've been spacing out in class from time to time, and you've been all smiles. I can tell what you're thinking at a glance."
When Jiang Li bluntly exposed her, Lin Yue suddenly felt a little embarrassed. She smiled and pointed behind her, "Stop teasing me. Your little puppy is looking for you. I have to go back too."
"Then I'm off. I'll definitely keep you company this weekend." Before she finished speaking, Jiang Li turned around and ran towards Cheng Shuyu, throwing herself into his arms with a charming expression.
After smiling and waving goodbye to them, Lin Yue turned and walked towards the school gate. She hailed a taxi and rushed home. As soon as she entered the house, she rushed into the kitchen. Her eyes lit up when she saw the refrigerator. The Häagen-Dazs ice cream inside seemed to beckon to her. Haha, she was in for a treat today.
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