"Mr. Shen, over here! Over here!"
Xue Xiaoqi stood under the bridge arch, shouting and waving at the figure not far away.
"I'm exhausted. Let's talk in the car."
Shen Ximan dragged her evening dress and had only taken a few steps when she stopped again. "Do you have scissors? Or a small knife? This hem is really getting in my way. I almost tripped just now."
"Yes!"
The two of them lowered their heads and tore off the hem made of high - quality material, then casually threw it into the trunk.
"Hurry up. Bo Jingyu should have noticed by now. We need to be quick!"
Xue Xiaoqi stepped on the accelerator and calmly reported, "Don't worry, Mr. Shen. I've sent people to test this route many times. It's definitely the most concealed and quickest way."
"I've also sent people to keep an eye on the area near the Third Miss's residence. As long as we can lure those two guards away, there won't be any major problems."
Shen Ximan nodded trustingly. "What about the transfer location?"
"Sorry, Mr. Shen. I changed it without permission."
She immediately frowned. "What do you mean?"
Xue Xiaoqi stared straight ahead without a hint of panic. "The apartment you chose was just requisitioned by the executives of the Shen Group before you came. They said they were going to hold some real - estate event."
"So... I changed it to Hexiangyuan. It's a bit more remote."
Shen Ximan always had no doubts about her work.
Since it had already been changed, she could only accept it.
"It doesn't matter. It'll just take a bit more time. As long as I can keep An Ruo in a place where I can know her whereabouts, it's fine."
Shen Ximan rubbed her sore ankle, her heart in turmoil.
Please... please don't let Bo Jingyu catch up!
Inside the suburban villa.
Qian Li had just pulled a huge teddy bear into the basement when his phone buzzed with a call from Ruo Chi.
"Hello?"
"...Li, she's gone!"
He frowned and looked at the screen. "Wait a minute. The signal here is not very good. I can't hear you clearly."
"She's gone!"
"What? Who's gone?" Qian Li quickly climbed the stairs. The pile of toys at the door left him with nowhere to step.
Beep beep beep. The call was hung up.
Before he could call back, he heard a loud bang.
He took off running and even stumbled.
"Damn it! It hurts so much!"
"Boss Qian Li, help... help me!"
The black - clothed guards outside couldn't fight off the attackers and let out long, pitiful cries for help again and again.
When he rushed out, the outside was in a complete mess.
"What's going on?!"
Qian Li ran over to block the attacks of several people and then headed straight for the room where An Ruo was locked up. He saw the open door before he even entered.
He quickly called Ruo Chi back. "Quickly tell the Second Master that the Third Miss has been taken away! Hurry up and send someone for backup!"
"The Second Madam has also run away. I don't even have anyone to send for backup!"
After receiving the news, Bo Jingyu silently clenched his phone. His eyes were as cold as frost, as if the temperature around him had dropped several degrees.
"It's really an honor to see Young Master Bo today," a boss from another company came over with a big smile, trying to clink glasses. "I wonder if you would do me the honor..."
"Are you that idle?"
"Uh, I... I..."
Bo Jingyu grabbed a large bottle of wine and threw it into his arms. He said seriously, "This is for you. Don't leave until you finish it."
Then he quickly buttoned up his suit and left the venue.
Shen Ximan had just run away, and then An Ruo was taken away.
This series of events was definitely not a coincidence. It must be a well - planned scheme of hers. She was trying to take the lead and get rid of his control during this gathering.
Sure enough!
There must be someone behind this woman secretly helping her.
"Go to the suburban villa. Don't worry about the traffic lights. You must get there within ten minutes." Bo Jingyu sat in the back seat and issued the order.
The driver suddenly felt a great deal of pressure but didn't dare to resist.
"Please sit tight."
On the suburban road, Bo Siming's subordinates pretended to be toy - delivery truck drivers and rushed to the villa at a relatively fast speed.
Before they could drive in, they saw many people fighting at the door. Several of Bo Jingyu's assistants were also involved.
"What's going on?"
Another subordinate heard the commotion and poked his head out from the back seat.
"What happened?"
"Bo Jingyu's subordinates seem to be fighting with someone."
"Quickly inform the Eldest Young Master. We can't make decisions on this kind of thing."
The two of them remembered their comrade who had his finger cut off because of a failed mission and subconsciously shivered.
"Speak." Bo Siming was sipping tea while smoking.
"Eldest Young Master, the original plan has changed! That girl An Ruo has most likely been intercepted. What should we do now?"
Before Bo Siming could say anything, he was interrupted by the talkative subordinate.
"Hey! Look! Isn't that the Second Madam?"
Bo Siming rolled his eyes and immediately came to a conclusion. "An Ruo must be with them. Find an opportunity to grab her!"
The two subordinates looked at each other, a bit hesitant.
"Eldest Young Master, they have so many people with them. It's really a bit tricky for just the two of us."
"She must take the bend on the hillside. That's the only way for all the small paths. I've arranged people there. You act on the opportunity. Remember, you must bring the person back to me."
Bo Siming squinted his eyes. "Otherwise, you can just end your own lives."
The subordinates swallowed nervously and obeyed the order.
"Hurry up. Take the shortcut!" Shen Ximan lovingly held An Ruo in her arms and pointed at the bend not far away. "Drive on that road!"
"Okay!" Xue Xiaoqi turned the steering wheel. At the moment when Qian Li was about to reach the car door, she stepped on the accelerator hard and managed to avoid the danger.
"Mr. Shen, there's a bus stop after the bend. I've arranged a vehicle there. We'll split up and go our separate ways."
Shen Ximan was a bit worried. "What about you?"
"Even if they catch me, they can't convict me of anything. As long as you and the Third Miss arrive safely, that's my biggest wish now!"
Shen Ximan was a bit touched. "Thank you."
"You mustn't be polite to me. This is what I should do."
Just as she finished speaking, their car collided with a suddenly - appearing truck. Xue Xiaoqi didn't even have time to brake.
Bang!
An Ruo opened her mouth and cried in fright.
"Let sister take a look. Where does it hurt? Don't cry, don't cry." Shen Ximan hugged her and patted her gently to comfort her.
Fortunately, it was just a minor collision and didn't cause much harm.
"Mr. Shen, I'll go out and take a look. You mustn't make a sound."
As soon as Xue Xiaoqi got out of the driver's seat, she was held by two plain - clothes men and dragged back a certain distance.
"People inside, I'll only give you one minute to think. Hand over that little girl quickly! Otherwise... I'll kill this woman!"
Shen Ximan was shocked. Her breathing became disordered.
It was said that a woman's sixth sense was quite accurate. She was sure that the man threatening her outside was not Bo Jingyu's subordinate!