When Xu Qingqing saw the man getting out of the car, her breath caught for a moment. Wasn't this the man, Lu Fenglin, who had persecuted Lu Chuanbai five years ago?
Lu Fenglin had recognized Xu Qingqing long ago, but pretended not to know her. He behaved like a perfect gentleman. "I'm sure the lady didn't do it on purpose. Well, let's just forget about the compensation."
Although Xu Qingqing didn't want to have too much to do with Lu Fenglin, since she was the one who had rear-ended his car, she should take the responsibility.
She took the initiative to speak. "Let's call the insurance company. They'll figure out how much the compensation should be."
With that, Xu Qingqing was about to make a call.
But Lu Fenglin snatched her phone away.
Xu Qingqing looked at him in surprise and shock. "What are you doing?"
Lu Fenglin immediately put on a proper smile. "Sorry, I just don't want to trouble the insurance company. Beautiful lady, how about this? You treat me to a meal as an apology?"
Xu Qingqing always felt that Lu Fenglin seemed to know her.
"Do you know me?" she asked.
Instead, Lu Fenglin asked back. "Miss, it seems to be our first meeting. Why? Do you feel like you've known me for a long time?"
Xu Qingqing shook her head. "No."
"Beautiful lady, I've suffered some psychological damage. It's not too much for you to have a meal with me, right?"
Xu Qingqing couldn't resist him and had to follow him to a nearby Western restaurant.
Lu Fenglin deliberately took a photo and posted it on his Moments.
"I met a beautiful lady on the street today. It's my honor to have dinner with her."
And he set it so that only Lu Chuanbai could see it.
Xu Qingqing ordered the dishes awkwardly.
Lu Fenglin asked her like a newly - met friend what she liked. No matter what Xu Qingqing said, he could respond. Thanks to Lu Fenglin's one - sided active conversation, the meal seemed to go smoothly.
After leaving her phone number for Lu Fenglin, Xu Qingqing left immediately.
On the other side, when Lu Chuanbai saw the photo Lu Fenglin posted, his hand holding the phone tightened instantly.
"Lu Fenglin!" he roared in a low voice, his emotions heavy.
Xu An'an noticed that Lu Chuanbai was in a bad mood. She tugged at his arm with her small hand. "Uncle Lu, what's wrong with you?"
Lu Chuanbai showed Xu An'an the photo of Lu Fenglin. "Do you know this man?"
Xu An'an shook her head. "I don't know."
"What about your mommy? Does she know him?"
Xu An'an thought for a while and then shook her head again. "Mommy should not know him either. I've met all the uncles who get close to Mommy."
Lu Chuanbai was still worried. He immediately called Xu Qingqing.
Xu Qingqing felt annoyed when she saw the incoming call.
"Hello. What's up?" Her tone was impatient.
On the other end of the phone, Lu Chuanbai said anxiously. "When did you get to know Lu Fenglin? Why did he post your photo on his Moments?"
"What? Moments? I haven't added him on WeChat. I don't know he posted my photo on his Moments."
Xu Qingqing's tone was not very polite. She didn't want to get involved with these two brothers now.
As for Lu Fenglin's Moments? Well, she didn't care.
Lu Chuanbai kindly reminded her. "You mustn't get too close to Lu Fenglin. He's a very dangerous person. He might scheme against you at any time."
Xu Qingqing sneered. "I know. Thanks for your concern."
Lu Fenglin is dangerous. Are you any better?
She smiled bitterly.
Lu Chuanbai felt that Xu Qingqing obviously didn't take it seriously. He quickly reminded her again. "He's the younger brother who once harmed me. I think he came to you mostly because of me. You'd better keep your distance from him. Otherwise, he might do something crazy."
"Yeah, I know."
Xu Qingqing hung up the phone and looked out of the window, worried.
She couldn't even remember how she got home that day. She fell asleep in a daze.
The next day, just as she was about to go to Lu Qi's shop and had just got out of the car, a van drove across the road and dragged her in directly.
Xu Qingqing tried to break free from their control, but the man behind covered her mouth and nose with a handkerchief. In an instant, Xu Qingqing fainted.
It was not until Lu Qi came to work that he found Xu Qingqing's car parked in front of the shop, but there was no sign of her.
Lu Qi immediately called Lu Chuanbai. "Hey, kid. Did you take Qingqing away?"
Lu Chuanbai was stunned. "What do you mean? I'm in my office now. I haven't been to your shop."
He guessed that Lu Fenglin might do something, so he came to the company, planning to check the ongoing projects, afraid of any mistakes.
Hearing this, Lu Qi immediately sensed something was wrong.
"Qingqing's car is parked in front of the shop, but she's missing." Lu Qi's tone was also solemn.
"What? Why did you just notice this? Hurry up and check the surveillance cameras and call the police!"
Lu Chuanbai's tone was very anxious. He picked up An'an and rushed out of the door, ready to rescue her.
Xu An'an sensed something was wrong and started crying. "Uncle Lu, what's wrong with Mommy? Is she in danger?"
While rushing, Lu Chuanbai didn't forget to comfort her. "It's okay, An'an. Don't panic. Your mommy just has something to do. We'll find her soon."
"Someone, take care of Miss Xu."
Lu Chuanbai directly left Xu An'an to his secretary and rushed towards Lu Qi's shop.
Here, Lu Qi called the police quickly. The police found the van, but when they checked the license plate, they found no trace. And it was obvious that the van driver was very familiar with the city. After passing two main roads, he deliberately chose the directions without surveillance cameras.
Lu Chuanbai simply confirmed the direction and made a call, asking his people to search.
Seeing his actions, Lu Qi showed a solemn look on his face. "These are all the forces you've cultivated secretly. Is it really okay to mobilize them just to save Miss Xu? I don't think Miss Xu might be in danger. Maybe the other side just wants to extort money."
Lu Chuanbai looked serious. "Miss Xu is in danger because of me. I can't just sit back and do nothing. Don't worry about this."
Seeing that he couldn't persuade Lu Chuanbai, Lu Qi gave up.
At this time, Xu Qingqing had woken up slowly. She was locked in a place like an abandoned factory. The light was dim, and there were rusty iron pillars behind her.
There were three vulgar and greasy men standing around her.
Xu Qingqing was a little scared, but her hands were tied tightly and she couldn't break free at all.
"Who are you? What do you want me for?" Xu Qingqing asked boldly.
The vulgar man stroked his beard and said in a greasy voice. "We heard that Miss Xu helped Old Master Yang restore a landscape painting. Coincidentally, we also have a painting here that needs Miss Xu's help to restore."