After speaking, Xiao Wanqing walked forward with a smug look on her face, carefully confirmed that Shen Zhi Qiu's handcuffs were in place, and then taped Shen Zhi Qiu's mouth shut to prevent him from making a sound. Then, Xiao Wanqing turned around and went into the bathroom to touch up her makeup.
She stood in front of the vanity, meticulously applying her makeup in front of the mirror. Slowly and methodically, she first used foundation to conceal the fatigue on her face, making her skin look smoother and more delicate. She carefully applied mascara, making her eyes brighter and more expressive. Finally, she applied a touch of vibrant lipstick in front of the mirror, then nodded in satisfaction.
After finishing her makeup, Xiao Wanqing tidied her short hair, put on sunglasses, and walked out carrying her small white pearl handbag. She glanced back at Shen Zhi Qiu, then locked the door.
Xiao Wanqing drove to a point about five kilometers away from the boat where Shen Zhi Qiu was, then slowly rolled down the car window and called Rong Mo.
"Hello, President Rong! The weather is nice now, I think it's a perfect time for us to meet up," Xiao Wanqing said in a relaxed tone, her voice revealing a hint of charm.
"Where is it? Give me the address."
Rong Mo drove expressionlessly, his fingers gripping the steering wheel tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force. Sitting in the passenger seat, Lu Jia was using his phone to locate Xiao Wanqing; his expression was serious, a hint of worry in his eyes.
Xiao Wanqing pursed her lips slightly and said slowly, "If I'm not mistaken, you're already on your way to the beach."
Seeing that Rong Mo did not answer her immediately, Xiao Wanqing revealed a smug smile. She looked at her watch and then said to Rong Mo, "Take a look at the navigation in the car. Isn't it going to take another three hours to get to the beach?" Her voice was full of provocation and confidence, as if she was telling Rong Mo that she had everything under control.
Rong Mo's brows furrowed tightly, his heart filled with unease and worry. He glanced at the navigation and found that it would indeed take three hours and fifteen minutes to reach the beach where Xiao Wanqing was, which had been located earlier.
"It's been several minutes. Lu Jia should have found my location by now. I'll wait for you here." Xiao Wanqing finished speaking and prepared to hang up the phone.
Rong Mo's voice carried a hint of urgency and anxiety; he seemed to want to stop Xiao Wanqing from hanging up. "Wait!" he called out, his fingers gripping the phone tightly, as if afraid Xiao Wanqing would hang up.
Xiao Wanqing chuckled softly, interrupting Rong Mo. Her laughter was filled with sarcasm and smugness, as if she already had the whole situation under control. "President Rong, you may not understand the situation yet. From the moment Shen Zhi Qiu fell into my hands, you all have to follow my orders. You can only obey, you can't make demands, understand?" Her tone was cold and ruthless, leaving no room for negotiation.
Rong Mo's face grew even darker, his lips pressed tightly together, and he remained silent. He knew Xiao Wanqing was telling the truth, but he couldn't accept it. His heart was filled with anger and helplessness. He was unwilling to be manipulated by Xiao Wanqing like this, but for Shen Zhi Qiu's safety, he couldn't refute her words.
Seeing that Rong Mo did not speak, Xiao Wanqing continued, "President Rong, remember what I said before. As long as Lu Jia and Gu Qingyan come, you cannot get out of the car, understand?" Her voice was full of threat and pressure.
Lu Jia reached out and changed the address, then gestured for Rong Mo to look at the navigation. The screen still showed that the area was in the same sea, but the location was a little further away.
Rong Mo glanced at Lu Jia, knowing that this was not the time to confront Xiao Wanqing head-on. Suppressing his anger, he said slowly, "Okay, I understand. We'll be right there."
"Very good." Xiao Wanqing said, then hung up the phone with a smile.
Rong Mo clenched his fists, his hatred reaching its peak. He simmered with rage, slammed on the gas pedal, and accelerated.
"How's it going? Do we still have three more hours to go?" Gu Qingyan, sitting in the back, had learned his lesson and knew to wait until the call ended before speaking. He leaned forward and asked.
Lu Jia and Rong Mo ignored him. Gu Qingyan sat back down, feeling a little bored, and muttered, "No good deed goes unpunished. I just wanted to show some concern."
When they arrived at the service area, Gu Qingyan got out of the car to go to the restroom.
“I don’t think things are that simple. Xiao Wanqing couldn’t have let us find her location so quickly. It seems like she’s deliberately guiding me to find out her current location. I find that a bit strange.” Lu Jia frowned, his eyes looking somewhat heavy.
“Hmm.” Rong Mo nodded and looked in Gu Qingyan’s direction, saying, “But we have no other choice now. Zhi Qiu is in her hands, and we can’t take the risk. Wei Qiao has already led his men to follow us. He changed cars and is more discreet. He will keep a safe distance from us to ensure that Xiao Wanqing doesn’t find out.”
"Wei Qiao followed too?" Lu Jia looked back but didn't see any suspicious vehicles.
“Yes, we must be fully prepared and make sure we can rescue Zhi Qiu,” Rong Mo said. “This matter must be kept secret, otherwise Xiao Wanqing might do something desperate to harm Zhi Qiu if she finds out. We absolutely cannot let Gu Qingyan know about this, otherwise he might betray us when he sees Xiao Wanqing.”
"Yes, I know." Lu Jia nodded, and seeing Gu Qingyan come out, she immediately stopped the conversation.
Three hours later.
By the time Rong Mo and the others arrived at the beach, the sun was almost below the horizon, leaving only a golden afterglow. The beach was crowded with tourists, some strolling on the sand, others taking photos. Everyone's face beamed with happiness and contentment, a sight that pained Rong Mo and Lu Jia deeply.
The moment the car came to a stop, Lu Jia quickly opened the car door, turned to Rong Mo and said, "Don't get out of the car. Stay inside and observe. I'll call you immediately if there's any news." Then he shouted to Gu Qingyan, who was still sitting calmly in the back seat, "Get out of the car now!" After saying that, Lu Jia strode towards the location shown on the navigation.
They searched the beach for a long time but couldn't find any trace of Xiao Wanqing. Lu Jia was very anxious; he looked around, hoping to find Xiao Wanqing soon. However, as time went by, his hopes grew increasingly slim.
They've been tricked again!
Suddenly, Lu Jia heard the sound of a drone in the air. He looked up sharply and saw a black drone carrying a small white pearl bag flying towards him. There was a note attached to the bag that read "To Lu Jia".
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