"Yes, I can't get through on the phone either!"
Zhao Lei's temples throbbed, and Xu Jingyan's words, "Lu Yanting has arrived at Huangtu Village," pierced his chaotic thoughts like a steel needle.
My gaze swept over the teacups on the coffee table, still steaming, and the image of "Kim Hwan-wook" as he left kept flashing through my mind.
He grabbed the cup and smashed it to the ground, sending white ceramic shards flying like snowflakes. "Damn it! Lu Yanting! How dare you play me for a fool!"
The sound of shattering echoed in the empty room. Looking at the mess on the floor, Zhao Lei suddenly calmed down, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes.
"Wait a minute, Lu Yanting is in the basement right now, on my turf. What am I afraid of? This is like catching a turtle in a jar. Isn't Lu Yanting just courting death?"
Thinking of this, a cold smile curled at the corner of his lips. "Just wait! You've walked right into this trap, so don't blame me!"
Just then, hurried footsteps came from the doorway. A man stumbled in, his once handsome face covered in bloodstains, his clothes tattered and stained with mud and bits of grass.
"Mr. Zhao... Mr. Zhao! Save me! Someone has kidnapped me!" The man's voice was weak and trembling with sobs.
Zhao Lei took a closer look and his eyes widened instantly—wasn't that Kim Hwan-wook?
But the Kim Hwan-wook before me was completely different from the one who had just left.
Although both were wearing black suits, the man in front of them was filthy and looked completely different from the "Kim Hwan-wook" who had just left.
"You are, Mr. Jin?" Zhao Lei asked incredulously.
"It's me! As soon as I arrived in Huangtu Village, I wanted to come find you right away, but then someone hit me on the back of the head, and I completely lost consciousness." Jin Huanxu gasped for breath, his face full of terror.
"Mr. Zhao, who dares to act so brazenly on your turf? You absolutely must help me find that bastard! I'm going to teach him a lesson!" He clenched his fists, his eyes filled with anger.
Zhao Lei patted Jin Huanxu on the shoulder, his eyes surging with murderous intent. "Don't worry, even if you don't say anything, I'll still cut this kid into a thousand pieces!"
On the other hand, Xu Jingyan's heart was constantly in her throat, and she always felt that something bad was about to happen.
She stopped abruptly, turned to Lu Haifeng, and said, "Lu Haifeng, I think I should go see Han Bing now! I have a feeling they're about to take action, and if I don't go now, it'll be too late."
Lu Haifeng frowned and said dismissively, "Could you be overthinking it? Zhao Lei said he would send someone down in an hour. So many days have passed, a little longer won't make a difference."
"No! We're going now!" Xu Jingyan said resolutely, and then turned back without hesitation.
When she reached the entrance of the pharmaceutical factory, she took out the pass she had stolen from Xu Ming from her bag and waved it in front of the gatekeeper.
With this pass, she proceeded without hindrance and quickly arrived at the elevator. Without hesitation, she pressed the button for the basement level.
"I'll go with you!" Lu Haifeng said, and was about to follow him into the elevator.
Xu Jingyan stopped him, "Go back to the hotel and wait. I want to go by myself!"
“I heard that basement is very dirty and smelly. I’m afraid you won’t be able to stand it,” Lu Haifeng advised.
Xu Jingyan took out a mask from her bag and put it on, her eyes resolute. "Is this okay? Lu Haifeng, I know you want to monitor me and are afraid I'll ruin things. Don't worry, although Han Bing and I grew up together, I can still tell what's important. I won't leave her alive."
She paused, her tone turning somewhat sad, "But like I just said, we grew up together, after all. Can I see her one last time? I'll come out after I see her!"
Seeing her persistence, Lu Haifeng could only nod helplessly, "Alright! Then come back soon!"
The elevator slowly descended and stopped on the first basement floor with a "ding".
As Xu Jingyan stepped out of the elevator wearing a mask, a pungent, sour smell hit her face, and she subconsciously fanned her nose with her hand.
Xu Jingyan had long, smooth, jet-black hair, and her light blue dress elegantly covered her calves. She carried an exquisite and expensive designer handbag, and the diamond necklace around her neck sparkled in the dim light. She had the air of a wealthy young lady, which was completely out of place in this dilapidated and messy basement.
Her appearance immediately attracted the attention of many staff members.
In this place, the women who appear are either Sister Lian, who has a voice, or "underground pets" locked in rooms, or they are older, plain-looking female workers.
This was the first time anyone had ever seen a woman dressed so exquisitely, and they couldn't help but look at her with curiosity.
Sun Qiang approached warily, his eyes full of suspicion. "Miss, who are you?"
Xu Jingyan didn't say anything, and simply handed over the pass.
Sun Qiang recognized the pass at a glance. He knew that there were several levels of passes. Some only allowed movement in the ground area of the pharmaceutical factory, while others allowed movement on specific floors. The pass that Xu Jingyan had was a top-level pass that allowed unrestricted movement throughout the entire Zhao's Pharmaceutical Factory.
His attitude instantly became respectful, and he cupped his hands in greeting, asking, "Miss, is there anything I can help you with?"
He spoke politely, but his eyes were subtly scrutinizing the mysterious woman in front of him, though she was wearing a mask and his face was completely obscured.
Today is the crucial day for the implementation of the plan. Sun Qiang has been patrolling back and forth near Room B, silently calculating the time in his mind. He is just waiting for the passage at the top to open so that he can blow the whistle to signal the start of the operation.
But just at this critical juncture, this woman of unknown origin suddenly appeared...
"Take me to Han Bing!" Xu Jingyan said coldly.
"Han Bing?" Sun Qiang frowned. "Sorry, we rarely use real names here."
Xu Jingyan then realized what she meant and quickly corrected herself, "Yes, Miss Cat!"
“Okay!” Although Sun Qiang was full of doubts, he dared not delay and could only lead the way.
He glanced at the time furtively. Thankfully, there were still two hours before the plan started, so it shouldn't be delayed.
Soon, Sun Qiang led Xu Jingyan to a wooden door with a sign that read "Cat" on it.
Xu Jingyan took a deep breath, slowly pushed open the door, and walked in.
As soon as she entered the house, she took out her phone and remotely turned off the surveillance in the cat's room.
Han Bing sat on the bed, still wearing that sexy catwoman outfit. Although she was in a predicament and had lost her former young lady aura, her inherent arrogance and unapproachable aura still made people not dare to underestimate her.
When Xu Jingyan entered, there was no surprise on her face, and her eyes were as cold as ice.
"Bingbing, it's me!" Xu Jingyan raised her hand, took off her mask, and walked quickly closer.
"What are you doing here?" Han Bing's tone was icy, devoid of any warmth.
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