“I don’t know. I’m hiding my identity, which limits me in many ways. Without financial and material support, it’s difficult to investigate.” Zhan Jingting held her cold hand. “That’s why I’m holding back from acknowledging you. I want to secretly save the child because the child is the most important thing.”
Qiao Wanwan nodded, "Fortunately, Xiao Jiu has returned safely. Jing Ting, can you tell me what happened? I want to know what exactly happened between you two."
Zhan Jingting pondered for a moment before speaking, "That day, after my children and I boarded the plane, we had a meal on the plane, and then I fell asleep. When I woke up, I didn't know how long I had slept. By then, I had already landed and was locked in a small, dark room, with neither of my children beside me. It was obvious that the food had been drugged, which is why I fell into such a deep sleep that I was being controlled."
Qiao Wanwan's heart clenched. "With your abilities, escaping would be easier for you than for others, but our opponents this time seem to know us very well, so they must have used even stronger control methods on you, right?"
"Yes, even when they tied me up, they didn't use ropes, but chains."
Qiao Wanwan felt heartbroken. "Your body shows signs of medication, but it's not poison."
"Yes, they must have been experimenting on my body, injecting me with drugs every day. That's when my hair turned white."
Qiao Wanwan's heart ached so much she could hardly breathe. "Since the opponent had planned this all along, and you were under their control, it was naturally not easy for you to escape. You must have gone through a lot of effort to get back, right?"
"Wanwan, you don't need to know the details." The man raised his hand and gently stroked her face, wiping away her tears with his fingertips. "After I came back, I finally managed to find out a little bit of Xiao Jiu's whereabouts. Then I secretly investigated, but I still couldn't save Xiao Jiu. He has been secretly moved."
“Yes, they planned this all along. They moved Xiao Jiu to Southeast Asia. Now that she's abroad, we're in an even more passive position.” Qiao Wanwan looked at him. “You've been tortured like this again…”
"Wanwan, don't be sad. At least I'm back now, just a little weaker than before," Zhan Jingting comforted her with a smile. "But don't worry, once we rescue Xiao Jiu, you can slowly help me recover. My wife is a miracle doctor; she'll definitely be able to help me get back to health, right?"
“At a time like this, you’re still in the mood to joke.” Qiao Wanwan couldn’t stop her tears. “We’re too passive. Even Zhan Xiuwen can ride roughshod over us.”
"Zhan Xiuwen is nothing but a puppet, a tool being used by others."
“I guessed it, but they really succeeded. This time it was 500 billion, next time it might be the Imperial View Group.” Qiao Wanwan didn’t dare to imagine it. “Losing the money and the group doesn’t matter, nothing is more important than our Xiao Jiu. But what I fear is that if things continue like this, once we’re completely drained, Xiao Jiu will have no value to us anymore, and then they might just kill her…”
"Wanwan, don't overthink things." Zhan Jingting held her shoulders. "I will definitely not let this happen. We still have time. I will do everything in my power to save Xiao Jiu."
“Jingting…” Qiao Wanwan nestled into his arms. “Jingting, I feel relieved now that you’re back. I haven’t slept well a single night while you were gone, and I have nightmares every night.”
"I know." Zhan Jingting hugged her tightly. "Wanwan, you've worked hard. We still have a tough battle to fight, and we can't let our guard down for even a day."
“I know.” Qiao Wanwan took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. “I think we should analyze who our opponent is, otherwise we will be like headless flies, unable to find our way at all.”
"I've already analyzed this. Logically speaking, no one around us should have the ability to design such a massive plan."
"Yes, this person can control our private jet. It's obvious that he has infiltrated our organization. We just don't know how deep his infiltration is."
"You don't need to worry too much. It's unlikely that he can infiltrate too deeply because I personally manage the core operations and haven't delegated them to anyone else."
"I knew." Zhan Jingting kissed her forehead. "How did you know I would definitely come today, hmm?"
“I bet with so many people under you, you must have built a very sophisticated internal system and have internal communication methods,” Qiao Wanwan said. “I didn’t let Jiang Dong know about the agreement between Li Jing and me before because I was afraid you would find out. Now I have to see you, so I let Jiang Dong know. But Jiang Dong probably doesn’t know where you are, otherwise he would have told me already.”
"You guessed right, we do have our own secret way of contacting each other. Jiang Dong has been sending me messages, but I haven't responded."
“I knew you’d get restless once you received the news, learned about the agreement between me and Li Jing, and knew I was coming to keep the appointment.”
"Wanwan, I'm sorry..." Zhan Jingting kissed her forehead deeply, "My absence put so much pressure on you..."
“We are husband and wife, we share both honor and disgrace. You will never need to apologize to me for these things,” Qiao Wanwan comforted her. “Besides, you have borne far more than I have.”
"I am a man, and it is my responsibility to protect you and the children, and always will be."
"Jingting, are you really going to leave me again?" Qiao Wanwan looked up at him. "Lijing saw you and was even injured by you. I guess our opponents will find out soon. Since they already know, it probably won't matter whether you leave or not."
"Wanwan, Xiao Jiu is in their hands. We must be as cautious as possible and try not to provoke them unless absolutely necessary."
“I understand,” Qiao Wanwan said. “I’ll give you some cash so you can live more comfortably.”
"Okay." Zhan Jingting released her. "I should go."
"So soon?" Qiao Wanwan grabbed his hand. "Can't you go home and see the children? They miss you so much..."
“Children are also our family members. They should learn to be patient just like us, understand?” Zhan Jingting said. “Eleven has grown up. He is also the older brother. For his younger brother’s sake, he naturally has to take on some responsibilities.”
Qiao Wanwan nodded, "I understand, I promise you, but I don't want to lose contact with you."
"Okay." Zhan Jingting kissed her cheek. "Wanwan, I promise you, I will never lose contact with you again and make you worry. If you need to contact me, just tell Jiang Dong, and he will secretly notify me, and I will come to meet you."
"Okay, have you finished your medicine? I'll prepare some more for you when I get home."
"Go home later and get some sleep. We can do everything else tomorrow."
"No, your health is more important." Qiao Wanwan suddenly remembered something. "Oh right, there's something I almost forgot!"
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