Somewhere on the outskirts of the city.
The terrain here is flat, and there are no places to hide around. Duan Ze chose this spot specifically based on the map provided by Duan Ye.
He drove here ahead of time with Shen Niannian to wait.
"The plane will arrive in about ten minutes."
Both of them got out of the car. This was a last-minute decision, and even Xiao Liu and Li Wei didn't know about it.
After hearing this, Shen Niannian turned around and hugged Duan Ze: "There are only ten minutes left."
Shen Niannian gently leaned against his chest and closed her eyes.
Duan Ze hugged her: "Once things are over here, once I return to the capital, we will never be apart again."
Shen Niannian seemed to be appeased by these words and obediently nodded: "Okay!"
The weather was overcast and a little chilly today. Duan Ze took a coat from the car and put it on Shen Niannian.
Not long after they put on their coats, the sound of an engine rose from the horizon. It was the Shen family's private plane, and both of them recognized the logo.
The plane soon came to a stop, and two people got off.
The leader of the group smiled and jogged over as soon as he saw Shen Niannian: "Miss, you've lost weight."
Seeing Uncle De's friendly smile, Shen Niannian smiled as well and called out, "Uncle De."
“I never expected that my father would send you to pick me up in person.”
Uncle De: "The young lady was returning alone, and the master and son-in-law were worried about her, so they naturally sent me."
Shen Niannian glanced at Duan Ze subconsciously, and Duan Ze nodded with a smile: "Thank you, Uncle De."
Uncle De has watched Shen Niannian grow up since she was a child. He has been the butler of the Shen family for almost forty years. Duan Ze and Shen Zongbai trust him very much.
After the other person greeted them, they started carrying Shen Niannian's luggage onto the plane.
With the help of Uncle De and Duan Ze, everything was quickly loaded onto the plane.
Uncle De glanced at Duan Ze: "Sir and Madam are very worried about Miss and the child. Don't worry, I will take good care of them."
Duan Ze nodded, then looked at Shen Niannian: "I prepared some snacks for you in the black bag I just took up. The journey is a bit long, so eat when you get hungry. Let me know you've landed safely."
Shen Niannian nodded, her eyes sparkling: "Thank you, brother."
Duan Ze ruffled Chen Niannian's wind-blown hair and pinched her cheek: "Alright, go on now."
"Remember to think of me, brother."
Duan Ze smiled and nodded, then boarded the plane with a heavy heart, turning back every few steps.
Duan Ze remained watching until the plane took off. Through the glass, he saw Shen Niannian's bloodshot eyes, and his heart skipped a beat.
This girl is truly thinking about him all the time.
Soon, the plane soared into the sky, and he could no longer see Shen Niannian.
Logically speaking, Duan Ze should have breathed a sigh of relief at this point, but for some reason, he had a sense of unease.
Duan Ze got back into his car and drove away.
On his way back, Duan Ze received a phone call from an unknown number.
"Brother Ze, the team leader is in trouble and is currently receiving treatment at the county hospital."
Duan Ze was taken aback: "What happened?"
“It can’t be explained in a few words. If you have time, come over secretly first and talk to us in person. The team leader is still in a coma. We dare not let any word out, so we have kept the news under wraps. Nobody knows the team leader is in the hospital.”
Duan Ze: "I'm coming right now."
After hanging up the phone, Duan Ze rushed to the hospital without stopping.
At this time, Duan Ye and Luo Qingyuan also got up, washed up, and were having breakfast.
Duan Ye ate while remaining unusually silent.
Luo Qingyuan: "What's wrong? Is the food not to your liking today?"
Duan Ye shook his head: "No, it's just that I have a feeling something is going to happen, but I can't think of it right now."
Luo Qingyuan poured him a glass of hot milk: "Could it be that you're overthinking it? We'll stay here and nothing will happen to us. As for my brother, apart from Zhou Luo appearing..."
Duan Ye: "Have you found out Zhou Luo's whereabouts?"
Luo Qingyuan: "My brother and I checked immediately, but it will take time, since only a day has passed."
Duan Ye nodded, thinking that perhaps he was overthinking things.
After all, the person coming to pick them up will be a trusted confidant of the Shen family, and the plane is their own, so what could possibly happen?
On the plane, Uncle De gave Shen Niannian a thermal box.
"Miss, this is a meal that Madam specially prepared for you, thinking that you might get hungry on your way back. It's still warm now, please try it."
Shen Niannian took it with a hint of surprise: "Did Mom make this?"
Uncle De smiled kindly: "Yes, I heard that Miss is pregnant. I was so happy. I got up early this morning to make you your favorite food."
Shen Niannian happily opened the lunchbox, and her eyes lit up the moment she saw the food.
There were fried dried anchovies, stir-fried bok choy, steamed egg custard, and simmered bone broth.
Uncle De smiled and arranged everything for her one by one: "Wenzhou is too remote, Miss, you've had a hard time."
Shen Niannian shook her head, chatting with Uncle De while eating.
An hour later, Shen Niannian fell asleep.
Uncle De's eyes gradually turned sad.
"I'm so sorry, Miss. Uncle De didn't want to betray the Shen family, but he had no choice. His son and daughter are being held hostage, and he had no other option..."
"If Miss can come out alive, I will repay her by serving her like a slave."
After he finished speaking, Uncle De's eyes gradually hardened.
"Let's go back."
The person in front glanced at the person behind and then replied, "Yes."
The plane quickly changed direction.
Uncle De knew why those people had come to him; it was because he was the only person the Shen family trusted most.
Only his presence could make Shen Niannian lower her guard.
Uncle De saw tears welling up in Shen Niannian's eyes.
He had already given Duan Ze a hint before boarding the plane, hoping that Duan Ze would realize something was wrong soon.
This was the only thing he could do.
Hospital.
By the time Duan Ze arrived, Liang Mo had already been moved to a regular ward.
Duan Ze pushed open the door and went in. Liang Mo was eating. When he saw Duan Ze, he couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Why are you here?"
Song Yuhua, Liang Mo's subordinate standing to the side, said: "Team leader, I'm the one who notified Consultant Duan."
Liang Mo's heart skipped a beat, and he shouted sternly, "Didn't I tell you that you're not allowed to tell anyone? Xiao Song, are you not taking my words to heart?!"
Song Yuhua didn't dare to speak for a moment.
Duan Ze stepped forward: "Sister-in-law, this was my idea. I told him to tell me whatever happens to you. With my brother gone, you can't be left alone."
Liang Mo glared at him: "You don't have a tail behind you, do you?"
Duan Ze shook his head: "No, I'm confident I can handle this little thing."
"But sister-in-law, what's wrong with you?"
Liang Mo frowned: "She's probably been too busy lately and hasn't had time to rest, so she fainted..."
Liang Mo suddenly thought of something: "Wait!"
"You took Niannian home today, right?"
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