"Beep —"
In the empty and quiet office, an ear-piercing alarm suddenly sounded. Lu Jingyan was shocked. He looked up at the screen and his cold pupils constricted.
On the map, which was accurate to every alley in the country, the red coordinates were moving quickly on the highway of City W. Lu Jingyan realized that Chi Ying might have been kidnapped. His heart felt as if it was being squeezed by a large hand, and he felt suffocated. However, now was not the time to panic and be distracted. Lu Jingyan closed his eyes and forced himself to calm down. His chest gradually calmed down.
At this time, Long Yang sent a message in the chat box. "Boss Lu, I just found out that Chi Ying appeared in City L the day before yesterday. Unfortunately, she has already left and her whereabouts have been cut off again. However, I think I will be able to give you a definite answer in less than two days. "
Lu Jingyan's expression was solemn. His slender fingers quickly tapped on the keyboard and he quickly replied, "I know where Chi Ying is now. She is in danger in City W. She might have been kidnapped. I can get through to her, but no one is answering. I will send the location to you. Bring some people over. "
In the northern part of City W, at the foot of the empty mountain, it was drizzling. Karl, the leader responsible for Chi Ying's kidnapping, walked out of the driver's seat with a sharp and cold smile on his face. He was tall, and there were three hideous brown scars on his tanned cheeks, making him look exceptionally ferocious.
Karl walked to the back of the car. He bent his fingers and opened the trunk lid effortlessly. The dim light from the cloudy sky shone in and the girl's beautiful face was revealed. Her body was wrapped in a sturdy rope, and her porcelain-white skin was strangled with streaks of blood-red marks. Her long eyelashes were tightly shut. It was obvious that she had fallen asleep.
Karl sneered in his heart. She was indeed Lu Jingyan's woman. Even in such a situation, she was still as beautiful as ever. However, when his gaze landed on the car behind her, his smile froze. "Why does she have a phone?!"
His partner, Lao, got down from the front passenger seat. His bearded face was filled with anger. He squeezed the old machine they had just snatched, as if he wanted to crush it. "I knew it, how could anyone still use an old machine in this era?! We were too careless. Could she have already called the police? "
Karl picked up the phone and looked at it carefully. The interface was still stuck at the lock screen password. The battery was almost zero. He snorted. "Call the police? Would she still have the strength to speak after the injection? Even if we call the police, what can they do? We took so many twists and turns to get here. How can the police find us? You overestimate them. "
Lao finally relaxed. His fingers nimbly played with the old man's phone. "You're right."
"Let's inform Lu Jingyan first. I can't wait." Karl switched off the phone and slowly put it into his pocket. Then, he lit a cigarette. The cluster of sparks on the cigarette butt glowed scarlet, which was particularly conspicuous in the overcast sky.
Lao's eyes flashed with excitement. He was so excited that his hands were trembling. However, when he pressed a string of numbers, all he heard was a repetitive mechanical sound. Lao frowned. He dialed a few more times and gradually lost his patience. "Why did Lu Jingyan switch off his phone?! Is it possible that the number that General Manager Cheng provided is fake?! "
"Why are you so paranoid today? Who doesn't switch off their phone?" Karl glanced at him and didn't take it to heart. He calmly bit on his cigarette. "We're doing manual labor. Let's go eat first."
When Chi Ying gradually regained consciousness, it had been five hours since she was drugged. In her muddled mind, she vaguely realized that she was lying on the cold floor. Endless coldness spread throughout her body. Her limbs were numb from being tied tightly by the ropes for such a long time. The air was exceptionally humid. There was a faint smell of wild birds mixed with the rusty smell of the door. The spicy smell from the soup and dishes made her want to vomit. She opened her eyes slightly. In her blurry vision, a few burly men squatted beside her and ate. She didn't know if it was lunch or dinner. Steam rose from the basin-shaped bowls. Chi Ying gradually regained consciousness. The conversation around her gradually entered her eardrums.
"… Lu Jingyan is not an easy person to deal with."
"No matter how smart he is, he's just one person. He's outnumbered. The order given by the higher-ups is that we first ask for money. If we have the ability, we'll take his life after the money … "
One of the men heard this and his face instantly turned purple. "Take … take his life?! That's Lu Jingyan!! Is Cheng Ye crazy? He may be crazy, but we're not!! He's not the one who did it. When the matter is exposed, it'll be easy for him to shirk responsibility!! Cheng Ye is using … using someone else to do his dirty work. Karl, you mustn't fall for his trick. We can't afford to offend Lu Enterprises. Just do something … "
Someone immediately agreed. "Yes …"
Karl was enraged by their cowardice. He smashed the wine bottle on the ground and the wine splashed out. "You're all idiots! If the Lu Enterprises is swallowed up by Cheng Ye, it'll be the Cheng family's world in the future. What are you afraid of?! How many crimes has Cheng Huan committed? How many times have you seen him in the police station?! We're doing something big today. Don't you want a share of the profits?! You've been with me for so long. Are you all good-for-nothings?! "
No matter how slow her thoughts were, Chi Ying could understand their intentions. Her lips trembled slightly. If she had known this would happen, she wouldn't have asked Yue Zhuo for help. She hoped that the distress system was fake. This wasn't a simple kidnapping at all. It was a conspiracy planned by the Cheng family. This place was so dangerous that it made one's hair stand on end.
As soon as Karl finished speaking, Chi Ying's unfocused eyes gradually focused. She looked at them coldly, but her hoarse voice revealed a hint of weakness. "What do you want to do?"
The drug hadn't worn off yet, so her voice was very weak. It was almost drowned out by the patter of rain. However, Karl still heard it. He was stunned for a moment. He got up and walked to her side. His tall and muscular body cast a dark shadow on the ground.
Karl sized up Chi Ying's face, which was as pale as a sheet of paper but still beautiful and impeccable. He smiled coldly. "You're so tenacious? I really didn't expect that you could still take out your phone after being tied up. You also woke up so quickly. What did you hear? "
Lao felt that something was wrong. He put down his bowl and chopsticks without any explanation. He took out a new syringe from his coat pocket and walked to Chi Ying's side. "I'll give her a shot now."
"Wait." Karl stopped him sternly. There was a dangerous light in his cold eagle eyes. "Call Lu Jingyan first. Wouldn't it be more interesting if Chi Ying woke up?"
"Chairman Ou Shi, Lu Jingyan?" Chi Ying stared blankly at the man called Karl in front of her. Her misty eyes were filled with bewilderment. Her lips moved slightly. "Did you get the wrong person?"
She looked really confused. Karl was almost fooled by her. He suddenly remembered that Chi Ying's identity was far more than just Lu Jingyan's woman. She was also a hot new actress who was famous for her acting skills. Karl sneered. "Mrs. Lu, how many women do you think there are in the world who are as beautiful and moving as you? You can make Lu Jingyan break his vow of sexual indifference … Shouldn't you be more confident?"
Mrs. Lu. Chi Ying's heart ached. She had never felt that these three words were so harsh.
"And —" Karl's rough fingertips pinched her chin. The touch under his fingertips was so delicate that it was shocking. He had never seen a woman with such delicate skin. He couldn't help but increase his strength until her fair skin turned red and her jaw cracked. "You have to know that if you have nothing to do with Lu Jingyan, your life is not worth so much. As long as I move a finger, you can disappear from this world forever. I advise you to be more obedient. "
"If you want to hit me, do it." Chi Ying didn't seem to have the strength to struggle. She let him pinch her chin. Her eyes were dark and calm. "Lu Jingyan and I have broken up. It's useless to threaten him with me."
Chi Ying's calmness made Karl feel indescribably irritated. His eyes darkened and he let go of her. "Old trick. It's not up to you whether it's useful or not. "
Karl suddenly released his strength. Chi Ying fell to the side like a puppet. She didn't move. She pretended to choke on the dust and coughed violently to clear her throat.
Under Karl's instructions, Lao dialed Lu Jingyan's number again. He was no longer as excited as before. He was only nervous and anxious. If the call didn't go through … they didn't know how long they would have to stay in this dilapidated warehouse.
Lao turned on the speaker. Everyone held their breaths. The next moment, they waited for the call to ring. It echoed in the warehouse, clear and loud. Lao heaved a sigh of relief.
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