Xiao Jie said happily, "That's good. If Xia Tian is still under house arrest somewhere in the city, then it will be relatively safe."
Ma Yunfei pondered for a moment and said, "I need to go to the Sherlock Holmes Detective Agency again and have them keep an eye on Wang Xiaobian to see where he goes. I think if Wang Xiaobian has Xia Tian under house arrest somewhere, then he will visit him every day."
"Yes, that's a good idea."
Ma Yunfei skipped lunch and immediately went to the Sherlock Holmes Detective Agency.
The boss was eating his boxed lunch when Ma Yunfei arrived. He asked, "I already told you to come back in three days for the results. Why did you show up only a few hours later? Did you think our investigation was as simple as drinking water and getting the results in no time?"
Ma Yunfei said, "I'm not here to get the investigation results, but to add a new investigation project: to track Wang Xiaobian and find out his daily whereabouts."
The boss held out his hand and said, "Add another ten thousand yuan for the investigation fee."
Ma Yunfei took out 10,000 yuan and handed it to the boss.
The boss said impatiently, "Brother, can you be a little more efficient? Just tell me clearly what project we need to investigate, instead of taking it like squeezing toothpaste."
Ma Yunfei said apologetically, "The situation has changed a bit, so we've added more investigation items. Please forgive us. Perhaps, as things progress, we'll add more investigation items. Please understand."
"Hehe... As long as you have money, just keep adding projects."
Ma Yunfei left the Sherlock Holmes Detective Agency.
Frankly, he didn't like this boss; the guy was too arrogant and domineering.
If the Sherlock Holmes detective agency can produce top-notch investigative results, then the money spent will not have been in vain.
The problem is: it's still too early to say what this detective agency is really like.
The truth came out three days later.
Ma Yunfei returned to Xiaojie's house and quickly ate lunch.
He had just thrown down the bowl when he heard Xiaojie answer a phone call in the living room.
Xiao Jie hung up the phone and said to Ma Yunfei, "It was Xia Tian's father who called. He said the police have no leads yet and asked Xia Tian's father if he had argued with his daughter and she ran away from home in a huff."
Ma Yunfei smiled wryly and said, "I had a feeling about this a long time ago. In the summer, people walk home from the company before it gets dark. Under normal circumstances, it is impossible for a hostage situation to occur on the street. Therefore, the police will not focus their investigation on hostage cases."
Xiao Jie sighed and said, "Should we tell Xia Tian's father what we've found out?"
Ma Yunfei shook his head and said, "Our investigation must be kept strictly confidential. I'm worried that if we tell Xia Tian's father, he will tell the police."
"Brother Ma, what are you worried about?"
Ma Yunfei hesitated for a moment and said, "Xiao Jie, I think that even if Wang Xiaobian kidnapped Xia Tian, he didn't have any malicious intent. He just wanted Xia Tian to agree to be his girlfriend."
“Brother Ma, no matter what Wang Xiaobian’s motives are, this is a criminal act.”
“I know this is a crime, but I don’t want it to become a kidnapping case.”
"Brother Ma, the more you talk, the more confused I get. This is clearly a kidnapping case, but why don't you want it to be a kidnapping case?"
“Xiaojie, this is what I’m thinking. If we secretly solve this case and rescue Xia Tian, then we can cover it up. In other words, we can tell the police that Xia Tian just wanted to go out for a walk and went on a trip to another city, and forgot to tell her father.”
"Brother Ma, why are you protecting Wang Xiaobian?"
Ma Yunfei explained, “Xiao Jie, I’m a businessman, so naturally I’ll consider business matters. Wang Xiaobian’s family business is Qiankun Trading Company. I’ve heard that this company specializes in international business and has branches in various countries, with its reach extending to the five continents and seven oceans. In other words, I want to do business with Wang Xiaobian’s family, so I’d like to give them a break.”
Xiao Jie said unhappily, "Brother Ma, Wang Xiaobian kidnapped Xia Tian, don't you hate him?"
"Wang Xiaobian did kidnap Xia Tian, or at least frightened her. However, I'm certain that Wang Xiaobian will treat Xia Tian well, meaning she will receive excellent care. Besides, Wang Xiaobian had no malicious intent; his actions were just too reckless."
Xiao Jie still disagreed, saying angrily, "No matter what Wang Xiaobian's motives were, the result was that Xia Tian lost her freedom. I think Wang Xiaobian must be punished by law."
Seeing that Xiao Jie refused to forgive Wang Xiaobian, Ma Yunfei stopped arguing with her and said tactfully, "Xiao Jie, let's talk about this after we get Xia Tian back. If Xia Tian is unwilling to forgive Wang Xiaobian, then we'll call the police."
Ma Yunfei's ulterior motive was to cover up the kidnapping case and then introduce Li Sha to Wang Xiaobian.
If Wang Xiaobian takes a liking to Li Sha, then with Li Sha's abilities, she will soon be able to secure a place in Qiankun Trading Company.
Li Sha is a loyal woman. She will remember Ma Yunfei's kindness and will encourage Wang Xiaobian to do business with Ma Yunfei.
In this way, Ma Yunfei's business will expand internationally.
This is something Ma Yunfei has always dreamed of.
Only by expanding the business and going international can we earn the greatest profits.
Of course, Ma Yunfei's idea is a bit selfish. The point is: if the case is resolved peacefully, Xia Tian's Jiufa Company can also gain a lot of benefits, which is called a win-win situation.
The Sherlock Holmes Detective Agency told Ma Yunfei to pick up the results in three days, and he could only wait for those three days.
During these few days, Ma Yunfei took Ye Ya to visit the scenic spots in City A.
Ye Ya had always lived in the mountains, and apart from a few nearby towns, she had never been to the county seat.
Suddenly arriving in a metropolis left Ye Ya feeling dazzled, and everything seemed new and exciting.
Ma Yunfei took Ye Ya to the park, shopping mall, and restaurant.
Ye Ya said excitedly, "The city is so nice, it's much more lively than the mountains."
Ma Yunfei asked, "Young lady, would you rather live in the city or go back to the mountains?"
Ye Ya thought for a moment and replied, "I hope to live in the city for a while, and then go back to the mountains for a while. Ideally, I'd like to go back and forth between the two."
"Hehe... You still miss life in the mountains so much?"
"Yes, the city has its advantages, and the mountains have theirs. In the city, there are no forests, no mountains, and no wild animals."
Ma Yunfei was speechless.
Ye Ya suddenly asked, "Brother Ma, does Sister Xiao Jie have a crush on you?"
Ma Yunfei retorted, "Girl, what nonsense are you talking about? Xiaojie and I are just friends."
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