Chapter 105 Golden Hook Fishing - Nineteen Kidnappings
Although the skirt was very inconvenient, she seemed to have unlocked a new skill, lifting the hem of her skirt and walking quickly in her high heels.
There was a line of cars waiting at the hotel entrance. Ayu randomly got on one. She knew that Xingmian must have gone home. Going back to find him now would also give her a chance to change into some neat clothes.
"Please take me back to the manor, thank you."
She spoke politely to the driver.
The driver simply nodded without saying a word.
For some reason, Ah Yu felt that the atmosphere in the car was a bit strange. She glanced at the driver and then at the bodyguard in the passenger seat. The Lin family bodyguards she had seen before were all well-proportioned, tall, and with long legs, which made her think that the family was strict in selecting bodyguards based on their physique. But now, seeing the bodyguard in the passenger seat, Xu Zhiyu realized that there were also bodyguards who were a little overweight.
Without giving it much thought, she finally relaxed after maintaining her composure all morning, knowing that Mianmian was still sulking. So she took out her phone and sent him a message:
Aren't you going to reply to me yet? How long are you going to stay angry?
【Oh dear, I admit I was a bit influenced by others at noon. You know, unlike you, I didn't grow up in this kind of environment and am used to other people's opinions. I've always been loved by everyone, even the cat meows and cuddles up to me. Of course, I can't adapt all at once...】
Okay, okay, I was wrong, alright?
How about you ask me again sometime? I promise I'll say yes this time, okay? Or... or I could propose to you...
After sending that message, the other party finally replied. The screen displayed "The other party is typing," and soon after, a message popped up:
Don't force yourself to get married if you don't want to.
As Xu Zhiyu looked at the message, Lin Shao Ye's stubborn, arrogant, and conceited demeanor seemed to be right in front of her. When had she ever said she didn't want to get married? She had spent so much time sending messages, explaining and apologizing, and all the guy on the other end could come up with was this one sentence?
Her manicured nails tapped on the screen:
Go through the messages above, which one said I didn't want to marry you anymore?
[All my explanations have been for nothing! Are you at the manor? You'd better wait here!]
[Honestly, all you do is get angry! Your health isn't good to begin with, and the doctor said you need to maintain a cheerful mood every day to aid your recovery. Can't you just take things easy? Why are you constantly making things difficult for your body?]
Lin Xingmian: [Is it that I don't want to maintain a happy mood? Who made me angry?]
Xu Zhiyu: [I already said I acted impulsively at noon, and I've already apologized, so why are you still angry?]
Lin Xingmian: [I saw your apology, so I replied to your message, didn't I?]
He took a deep breath, feeling suffocated. Was it really that hard to get her to say something nice?
Can't she just act cute and affectionate with herself?
Xu Zhiyu: [Wait, wait, I'm coming back...]
She was typing halfway through when her phone was suddenly snatched away by a large, calloused hand. Completely stunned, Ah Yu looked at the bodyguard who had taken her phone, bewildered, and asked:
"What's wrong? Do you need to use my phone?"
However, at this moment, she still did not realize that she had fallen into danger.
The burly bodyguard removed his sunglasses, revealing his right eye, which was covered in grotesque scars and unable to open. He gave a sinister smile and said, "Miss Xu, I'm sorry, I'll keep your phone for now. As long as you cooperate, we won't harm you for the time being."
"W-what do you mean?" She was completely bewildered, utterly confused by the bodyguard's intentions. She instinctively glanced at the car's infotainment screen, where the navigation wasn't showing Yunyue Manor, but rather—the dock?
By the time she realized something was wrong, it was too late. Xu Zhiyu looked around and, apart from the bodyguard, she didn't notice anything unusual about the car. It was clearly a car belonging to the Lin family.
Before figuring things out, Ah Yu didn't dare to make any rash moves. She cautiously asked, "Are you bodyguards from the Lin family?"
Before she could hear a reply, she felt a wave of dizziness and had to hold onto the doorknob. She wanted to ask something, but then she lost consciousness and everything went dark.
After she completely passed out, the person in the passenger seat said slowly, "Actually, once she got into our car, she couldn't have escaped, so there was no need to knock her out."
Driver: "It must be something special to be noticed by such a rich young master. Don't underestimate these women. With a few questions and some tricks, if the plan fails, forget about the money, we'll definitely be imprisoned by the Lin family again!"
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In the hotel lounge, the people who came to discuss business with Lin Shukai were introducing the tea they had brought to Qin Kemeng. At that moment, Lin Shukai was having a private conversation with someone of higher status in his room, and these people were trying to curry favor with the person next to him.
Qin Kemeng's phone vibrated. She looked at the other person with a slight apology, and then went to the restroom.
The phone was answered, and a deep male voice came through: "The person is in our hands, the text message has been sent, we're waiting for them to take the bait."
She simply gave a soft "hmm" and then fell silent.
She already knew that Rong Dai was coming back. Over the years, it was Lin Shukai who had driven her to this point. With such a large family fortune, what difference would it make if some of it were given to her children?
He's so stubborn, still hung up on that bitch, and after all these years with her, he's not even willing to have a child with her!
Seeing how much he dotes on his son, Qin Kemeng has really had enough!
She couldn't find an opportunity to make a move against Lin Xingmian, but thanks to her precious son's marriage proposal today, the young couple went their separate ways, and the Lin family's people secretly protecting Lin Xingmian all went back to the manor with him, which gave her an opportunity to take advantage of Xu Zhiyu.
She wanted to see just how deep Lin Xingmian's feelings were for his girlfriend from out of town!
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At 3 p.m., Lin Xingmian received two important text messages.
Both text messages made him feel as if his heart was being squeezed.
The first text message came from a number he knew by heart, a number that hadn't contacted him in a very, very long time. His eyes welled up with tears as he read it.
"Ah Xing, if you're free tonight, bring your girlfriend to the Rhine River Art Restaurant. Mom will treat you to dinner."
Yes, that's right.
It's Mom.
She actually found out that she already had a girlfriend...
How did she know?
Did her aunt tell her?
But if her aunt knew she was coming back, how could she not tell him?
Could it be... that Mom has actually been secretly watching him all along?
Does she know about the loneliness and grievances she endured growing up all those years?
If she knows this, why doesn't she care?
Seeing this text message evoked incredibly mixed emotions in him; he blamed her yet missed her. But before he could even process these conflicting feelings, a second text message quickly followed—
1. Xu Zhiyu is in our hands. If you want to take her away, come to the designated location by yourself. There will be someone to meet you at the port.
2. Before leaving, copy the bottom paragraph and leave it at home;
3. Do not call the police, do not let a third person know about this, do not carry any electronic tracking devices, and do not bring any bodyguards or assistants. I will also investigate your hidden personnel. If I find out that you have not followed my instructions, you will bear the consequences.
Besides these three sentences, there were also several photos of Xu Zhiyu lying unconscious, and at the very bottom, a statement that roughly said that he and Xu Zhiyu had decided to go on a trip together on short notice and would return home in a week, telling their families not to worry.
When Lin Xingmian saw the photos, he clenched his fists. His first reaction was to open each photo carefully to check if his sister's exposed skin was injured.
As a rich kid, kidnapping was commonplace for him, so he didn't hesitate at all and immediately guessed that the other party was targeting him.
In the photo, his sister was still wearing a dress. Before identifying the mastermind, he could not trust anyone because the power struggles in wealthy families were complicated. For their own interests, everyone would show their ruthless side. Even if he said it was his maternal grandfather who did it, Lin Xingmian would not doubt it.
There was only one person who was the least likely to be there, so he immediately made a phone call to inquire about the situation.
Ma Bo, who was having a pleasant conversation, took out his vibrating phone, walked to a quieter spot, and answered, "Hello? Why are you calling me? Is something wrong?"
Lin Xingmian: "Are you still at the banquet?"
Ma Bo asked, "Yeah, what's wrong? You and A Yu haven't made up yet?"
Lin Xingmian: "Then can you check if my sister is here?"
Ma Bo asked, puzzled, "Huh?"
She held her phone, turned around 360 degrees, and noticed that Ah Yu's dress was very eye-catching; she could spot her almost immediately.
"I looked around the banquet hall but didn't see her. Wait a minute, I'll go check the dessert area again. I remember after dinner she said she wanted to try some cake, and that she wanted to bring you some good food since you didn't eat much at lunch."
She slowly strolled to the dessert area, while Lin Xingmian, who was waiting on the other side, was getting increasingly anxious.
Ma Bo looked at the empty sofa, pouted and shook his head: "No, I looked everywhere but couldn't find her. Didn't she say she was going back to coax you? Just ask her directly, she might be on her way back."
Upon hearing her words, Lin Xingmian felt a deep sense of unease and immediately hung up the phone.
"Beep...beep...beep..."
"Hello? Hello?" Ma Bo asked, picking up his phone and frowning as he looked at the disconnected call. "Why didn't you just call her if you wanted to know where she was? Am I part of your scheme too? Annoying."
Despite complaining, she still sent a WeChat message to Ayu:
Where are you? I can't find you.
After a while, the other end replied: "I've gone back to the manor to find Xingmian. Don't worry about me, have fun!"
After receiving the message, Bowen felt much relieved and replied: "That's good."
She immediately took a screenshot and forwarded it to Lin Xingmian, saying: "[See? She's in the car. Save your anger, it's not a big deal. You're clearly so bothered by this little thing. She's already gone back to coax you, so just take the easy way out. Don't let this drag on and keep ignoring each other. It's only tormenting me!]"
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