Yan Kai nodded slightly, his expression solemn: "It has been verified. Although the surveillance video from back then was very blurry, after technical comparison, it can be confirmed that it is the same person."
Lu Yanting pursed his lips, turned to look at Qiu Mang, and said gently, "It's not safe here. Let Yan Kai take you back first."
Qiu Mang looked at him nervously and stammered, "Then be careful."
After Qiu Mang left, Hua Xiao keenly sensed that something was amiss. He slowly walked over to Lu Yanting and sat down beside him, leaning slightly forward and asking in a low voice, "Yanting, what exactly happened?"
Lu Yanting's expression was solemn as he whispered, "That person has appeared!"
"That person?" Hua Xiao was slightly taken aback and couldn't react for a moment.
In an instant, as if suddenly remembering something, his eyes widened abruptly. "You mean, that kidnapping case from back then?"
Lu Yanting nodded. "Back then, we found out that those people belonged to a well-trained organization. After their failure, they disappeared overnight. Someone arranged for them to flee abroad. Now that they've reappeared, I don't know if they have other missions, if they're still after the Lu family, or if their target is me."
Hua Xiao put away his usual carefree demeanor and asked seriously, "If it's targeting the Lu family, will they target Auntie and Sister Lu Nian?"
Lu Yanting nodded slightly, his eyes full of worry: "This possibility is extremely high."
After saying that, he looked at Yan Kai and decisively ordered: "Arrange a few capable people to protect my mother, my sister, and Yangyang."
He paused, as if remembering something, and added, "Oh right, and Qiu Mang too."
Hua Xiao's expression was solemn: "Over the years, you have spared no effort in helping the Xu family. Moreover, Jingyan was injured because of you back then, and you have always presented yourselves as a couple in public. Do you think they might use Jingyan to blackmail you?"
Lu Yanting remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking: "Yan Kai, arrange someone for Jingyan as well."
"Okay, but should we inform them about this so they can be on guard?" Yan Kai asked.
Lu Yanting frowned, thought for a moment, and then said, "Let's not talk about it for now, so as not to frighten them."
Ji Lun would return home from the underground boxing ring at two in the morning every day. He would take off his clothes, stand in front of the mirror, look at his bruises, and smile.
Because he had to go to work and meet clients the next day, he negotiated with the owner of the underground boxing ring, saying that he could be punched on other parts of the body, but not the face.
The boss was fairly trustworthy; Ji Lun's body was covered in bruises, and some places were even bleeding, but his face remained clean.
He took out the 60,000 yuan he had earned from boxing over the past few days—or more precisely, the compensation for mental distress he had suffered while being chased and beaten on the field.
Ji Lun held a thick wad of cash, a smile playing on his lips. Although this underground boxing ring was violent, the money they paid was indeed generous. He and Jingjing were one step closer to their trip to Yushan Hot Springs.
After taking a shower, he took the ointment and started applying it, but he couldn't reach the bruises on his back.
Forget it, this medicine has a very strong smell, I'm afraid Jingjing won't like it, but I'll still apply some! Besides, she'll get injured again tomorrow night, so applying medicine would be redundant.
Thinking of this, Ji Lun gently closed the medicine bottle and then lay down on the bed.
Thinking about how he leaves early and returns late every day, leaving when Jingjing is still asleep and returning late at night, he realizes that Jingjing is already asleep.
Ji Lun raised his hand and touched Tian Jingjing's face. He could still catch a glimpse of Jingjing in her sleep, but Jingjing hadn't seen him for many days.
Jingjing is usually straightforward, impatient, and loves being around people. But lately, in order not to disturb his work, she hasn't texted him for many days or waited for him to leave work together. This girl is so sensible that it breaks your heart.
Jingjing came all the way from her hometown to stay with him, but he was busy day and night. Jingjing must be so bored at home all by herself.
Thinking of this, he gently pulled the girl into his arms with a touch of tenderness and placed a kiss on her smooth forehead.
Then he whispered in the girl's ear, "Jingjing, just bear with it for a few more days. Once I've earned enough money to go to Yushan for a hot spring trip, I can come home earlier to be with you."
After Yan Kai dropped Qiu Mang off at home, he received a message from Lu Yanting: "Don't worry, everything is under control and everyone is safe. Get some sleep. I have other things to do these next few days, so I won't be coming over."
Qiu Mang put her phone back in her pocket, and her unease gradually dissipated.
The next day, Han Bing also came to the store. Around noon, Qiu Mang and Han Bing went upstairs to the restaurant for lunch.
The dishes were served, and the two were about to pick up their chopsticks when Han Bing suddenly lowered her head and said in a low voice, "Look at the door, isn't that your love-struck senior's girlfriend?"
"Tian Jingjing?" Qiu Mang asked instinctively.
"That's right, look!" Han Bing urged eagerly.
Qiu Mang turned her head and, sure enough, Tian Jingjing was standing at the door.
Today, she wore a deep purple strapless dress, revealing her rounded shoulders, fair and delicate collarbones, and a hint of cleavage. She looked mature, charming, and sexy, a stark contrast to her usual simple and plain attire. If you didn't look closely, you wouldn't recognize her as Tian Jingjing at all.
Tian Jingjing was carrying large and small bags, with various big brand logos prominently displayed on them, clearly indicating that she had just returned from a shopping spree.
The man standing next to her was not Ji Lun. He looked to be about fifty years old, with a balding head, an oily face, and a big belly, making him look like an eight-month pregnant woman.
A man and a woman standing together like this, anyone who looks at them would definitely think they're a big boss and his mistress!
Han Bing quickly took out her phone, secretly snapped a photo, and said anxiously, "Quickly send me your love-struck senior's WeChat, I'll send him this photo!"
Qiu Mang glanced at the two people walking in, and after thinking for a moment, she said, "Forget it, senior has a strong sense of pride. If we send him the photos so rashly, I'm afraid he won't be able to handle it. If he does something stupid in a moment of impulse, that would be terrible."
After saying that, Qiu Mang took out his phone, tapped a few keys on the keyboard, and then put the phone aside.
Han Bing looked surprised. "Really? He's been cheated on, and we're not even telling him?"
Qiu Mang poured Han Bing a glass of water, her tone calm: "It's not that we're just sitting idly by, but it's best if he finds out about this himself. Senior has a strong sense of self-respect, and besides, this concerns a man's reputation. If he finds out that we all saw it, I'm afraid he'll lose face and won't know how to face us in the future."
Han Bing looked disdainful and curled her lip, saying, "This man is not only love-struck, but also so sensitive. What a nuisance!"
"By the way, how do you plan to let him find out on his own?" Han Bing looked at Qiu Mang curiously.
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