Chapter 86 Bringing them to justice
When he discovered Su Jiaojiao wasn't at the villa, his heart skipped a beat. He frantically reviewed the security footage and contacted Jiang Yi, Gu Yanchen, and Lin Xingche. Jiang Yi hacked into Su Jiaojiao's phone and found the unfamiliar caller ID, while Gu Yanchen, with his familiarity with the city's terrain, quickly pinpointed the location of the abandoned steel plant in the west of the city.
They didn't even have time to notify anyone before speeding over. The whole way, Lu Jinyuan's hands trembled; he couldn't imagine what would have happened if they had arrived even a moment later.
Manlei was terrified when he saw these four men with powerful auras.
He recognized Lu Jinyuan—the top tycoon who had only appeared in financial magazines—and Jiang Yi—the president who controlled a business empire. He never imagined that Su Jiaojiao would know such people!
"You...you stay away!"
Manlei struggled to stand up, but Lu Jinyuan stomped on the back of his head and forced him to the ground. His face was pressed against the cold ground, covered in dust and gravel, making him wince in pain.
"You...you all..."
Manlei's voice grew weaker and weaker; he knew he had failed today.
Lin Xingche rushed over and pulled Su Jiaojiao into his arms. His body was still trembling, and his voice was filled with lingering fear:
"Sister, you scared me to death! How could you come to such a dangerous place alone? What would I do if something happened to you?"
Gu Yanchen walked to Su Jiaojiao's side and carefully examined her body. When he saw the hole in her coat, his eyes instantly darkened. He took off his own coat and draped it over Su Jiaojiao's shoulders, his voice so gentle it could melt water, yet trembling slightly:
"Are you hurt? Where does it hurt? Tell your brother."
Jiang Yi then walked to Li Meng's side, carefully untied the ropes binding her, and removed the rag from her mouth. Li Meng sobbed, choking back tears:
"President Jiang... thank you... thank you for coming to save us..."
Su Jiaojiao leaned against Lin Xingche's chest, looking at the four men before her, her eyes growing increasingly red. Their faces betrayed their barely concealed anxiety and lingering fear. Lu Jinyuan's robe was dusty, his hair disheveled, yet it couldn't conceal his air of nobility and ruthlessness.
Jiang Yi wasn't wearing his glasses, and the icy coldness in his eyes was chilling; Gu Yanchen still gripped the steel pipe, his knuckles white; Lin Xingche's T-shirt was soaked with sweat, and his face was streaked with tears.
At that moment, an indescribable warm feeling welled up in Su Jiaojiao's heart.
She knew she hadn't chosen the wrong person.
"I'm fine..."
Su Jiaojiao's voice was choked with sobs as she reached out her hand.
Gently stroking Lin Xingche's back
"I'm fine, don't worry."
"fine?"
Lu Jinyuan abruptly turned his head, his bloodshot eyes landing on Su Jiaojiao. He walked over step by step, pulling her out of Lin Xingche's arms and holding her tightly in his embrace. His strength was so great that he almost crushed her into his bones; his voice was terribly hoarse, filled with lingering fear and possessiveness.
"Look at you! Your coat is all torn! If we had arrived any later, were you planning to carry it yourself? Jiaojiao, tell me, what do you take us for?"
"I……"
Su Jiaojiao's nose tingled, and tears finally streamed down her face.
"I was afraid you'd worry... I was afraid Manlei would hurt Li Meng..."
"Worried?" Lu Jinyuan looked down at her red, swollen eyes.
My heart instantly softened into a puddle of water.
He reached out and gently wiped away her tears, his voice incredibly tender.
"More than worrying, we're afraid of losing you. Jiaojiao, remember, no matter what happens in the future, you must never bear it alone. We are your support, your reliance, understand?"
Jiang Yi walked over and handed Su Jiaojiao a glass of warm water—she didn't know when he had brought it. He looked at Su Jiaojiao, his eyes filled with doting affection and lingering fear.
"Have some water first to calm your nerves. Leave the rest to us."
Gu Yanchen walked to Man Lei's side, raising the steel pipe high in his hand.
His eyes were filled with malice: "Dare to touch my darling, I'll make you pay the price."
"don't want!"
Su Jiaojiao quickly grabbed Gu Yanchen's hand.
She looked at Manlei, who was trembling on the ground, a cold glint in her eyes.
Don't get your hands dirty.
"Let's hand him over to the police. He broke the law and will be punished accordingly."
Upon hearing the word "police," Manlei turned ashen-faced with fear. He knew that for kidnapping and assault, he would face nothing but imprisonment.
Lu Jinyuan sneered, took out his phone, and dialed the police station. His voice was icy, devoid of any emotion:
"Hey, abandoned steel plant in the west of the city"
Someone has been kidnapped and injured; send someone over immediately.
After hanging up the phone, Lu Jinyuan looked down at Su Jiaojiao in his arms, his eyes filled with heartache. He gently stroked her hair, his voice tender:
"It's alright, it's okay now. With us here, no one can hurt you."
Just then
The system dumpling's voice suddenly rang in Su Jiaojiao's mind.
With a hint of excitement: [Host! Detected a surge in affection levels from the four male leads! Total affection levels have exceeded the threshold! Host's appearance level has increased! Current appearance level: 9.8!]
[Aesthetic Level 9.8, unlocking a new skill: Magnificent Beauty Aura! Within the aura's range, it automatically increases the favorability of others, while simultaneously doubling your own charm value!]
Su Jiaojiao was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.
She looked up at the four men before her. Their eyes were filled with undisguised love and doting affection. That love, as thick as honey, enveloped her completely.
Lin Xingche tightened his grip on her arms, his cheek rubbing against the top of her head.
Soft and sweet voice:
"Sister, you can't do this again."
Okay? I'm so scared.
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