Chapter 331
“Did you discover something?” Sheng Wenhao’s voice was low, his expression turning grim. No one wants to see themselves betrayed by someone close, as the pain of betrayal is far greater than physical pain.
“It’s just a suspicion that needs confirmation. Be cautious with this matter, and don’t let anyone know they’re in my estate. After all, we live in a society ruled by law, and some things require discretion.” Xu Ke said in a deep voice, looking at Lin Mengyao’s sleeping face.
“Alright, leave it to me.” Sheng Wenhao’s face was filled with seriousness. After hanging up, he immediately took action, carefully avoiding all the surveillance and people at home, putting in a lot of effort to load everyone onto the car and drive them away.
Sheng Wenhao thought he was being careful and that no one saw him, but he was unaware that his every move was being watched. Eyeing Sheng Wenhao’s departing figure, a man hidden in the shadows blinked. “It seems I’ve been too active lately; time to lay low.” A faint sigh accompanied the words and quickly dissipated in the gentle breeze, leaving no trace.
“Yaoyao, you’re awake? Does your head still hurt? Is there anywhere you’re feeling uncomfortable?” Xu Ke asked softly, his tone gentle as if afraid of startling Lin Mengyao. There was a hint of caution in his eyes.
Lin Mengyao turned her head towards the voice, meeting Xu Ke’s bloodshot eyes and the unmistakable affection within them, instantly bringing tears to her eyes.
Xu Ke’s appearance was far from good, compared to his usual image, he seemed a bit disheveled, but to Lin Mengyao, Xu Ke looked incredibly handsome.
Xu Ke anxiously watched the tears welling at Lin Mengyao’s eye corners. “What’s wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere? I’ll call the doctor.” He said nervously.
“No need.” Lin Mengyao stopped Xu Ke as he was about to press the call button, her voice sounding somewhat muffled. “I’m not feeling uncomfortable anywhere.”
“If you’re not uncomfortable, then why are you crying?” Xu Ke’s expression looked a bit silly, and even somewhat cute.
“It’s nothing, just the light is a bit too bright.” Lin Mengyao replied.
“Oh, I’ll arrange for someone to bring a less glaring one later on.”
They both fell silent, their eyes filled with endless tenderness, intertwining like strands of silk, filled with deep affection.
Some words didn’t need to be spoken; they were fully conveyed through their gaze.
“Do you know? This time I almost lost you. Promise me you’ll never leave me, okay?” Xu Ke finally relented, snuggling beside Lin Mengyao, gently holding her in his arms, his voice carrying a sigh of contentment and tenderness.
Lin Mengyao felt her eyes moistening again, “Okay.” She raised her arms to hug Xu Ke’s neck, burying her head in his shoulder.
“I’ll never leave you again, no matter what kind of person you become. Have I ever told you, Xu Ke, that I love you very much?” Lin Mengyao’s tearful voice sounded in Xu Ke’s ear, soft like a kitten’s paw, melting Xu Ke’s heart.
“You don’t have to say it; I’ve always known.” Xu Ke closed his eyes, his voice tender.
It was as if they had suddenly returned to their passionate days, chatting affectionately for a while. Xu Ke then fed Lin Mengyao some food, and after watching her fall asleep, he left the room.
Quietly closing the door, Xu Ke spoke to the bodyguards he had hired to protect Lin Mengyao, “Ensure her safety. No one enters without at least one of you accompanying them, aside from me. Detain anyone suspicious until I return to handle it.”
At this moment, Xu Ke’s face had no trace of tenderness, his features seemed to embody iron and ruthlessness.
The bodyguards standing outside felt their hair stand on end under Xu Ke’s gaze, their muscles instinctively tensing into a combat-ready state. Xu Ke’s single glance was enough to intimidate them.
“Keep a close watch here. If anything happens to Yaoyao, I’ll hold you accountable.” Xu Ke stated coldly, ignoring the bodyguards’ reflexive reactions.
Following Sheng Wenhao’s directions, Xu Ke arrived at an abandoned underground garage. The choking dust made him wrinkle his nose involuntarily; he wasn’t used to the dusty smell.
However, Sheng Wenhao, who had lived abroad for years, was unfazed by the surroundings. He sat on the ground, watching the few men chained there while eating his packed meal with gusto.
When Xu Ke arrived, Sheng Wenhao was teasing the men as if taunting dogs.
“This meal is truly delicious. Look at this shrimp dumpling, transparent on the outside, a mouthful of shrimp inside, truly satisfying. And this steamed pork rib, the texture is just amazing.” Sheng Wenhao said while smacking his lips, looking extremely satisfied, drawing curses from the men across the way.
“Go on, curse all you want. The more you curse, the later you’ll get to eat. Let’s see who can outlast whom?” Sheng Wenhao said with a wicked smile, his hands never stopping, picking food even faster, his expression growing more exaggerated.
Drooling, the kidnappers couldn’t help but glance at Sheng Wenhao’s food.
“Eating here, what if you get a stomach ache?” Xu Ke asked, covering his nose with a handkerchief at the sight of the thick dust on the ground.
“Don’t worry, with my stomach, nothing will happen.” Sheng Wenhao replied, patting his belly nonchalantly as he saw Xu Ke’s exaggerated expression.
“Better not overdo it, your stomach can’t handle such mistreatment.” Xu Ke said disapprovingly.
“Alright, I got it. Isn’t this place a good choice? It’s so remote here, no one and no vehicle will come by. Even if they die here and rot, no one would discover them.” Sheng Wenhao casually wiped his mouth, a hint of excitement and thrill in his expression.