But who exactly is the big shot behind the sceneâ¦
Although she doesnât know who it is, Hai Xiaotang knows that the person must be quite formidable.
At least, they possess a rank higher than her grandfather used to hold. Otherwise, Hua Dongliang wouldnât have been forced to leave C City.
But during his prime in C City, Hua Dongliang was considered the top figure.
Who could have a higher status than him?
Hai Xiaotang speculated wildly, but nothing really jumped out to her.
Even if she were to ask Tao Yi, she certainly wouldnât be able to get any useful answers. There must be many intermediaries carrying out that personâs orders. Tao Yi wouldnât foolishly expose himself.
Moreover, that person was very good at hiding in the shadows, so much so that they had to concoct a flawless plan just to capture her.
However, Hai Xiaotang believed they would discover a way to deal with that person eventually.
While having breakfast, Hai Xiaotang texted back one by one to reassure everyone she was safe.
Then she received a call from Hua Xuan.
âXiaotang, are you alright now?â Hua Xuan asked with concern.
Hai Xiaotang nodded; âYeah, Iâm alright now.â
Hua Xuan laughed, âAs long as you are alright. I didnât expect this kind of accident to happen. If anything happened to you, I would feel guilty for the rest of my life.â
Hai Xiaotang comforted her, âCousin, donât worry, Iâm fine now.â
âAs long as youâre fine. When youâve had a good rest, let me treat you to a meal.â
âOkay.â
âI wonât disturb your rest, call me if you need anything.â
âOkay.â Hai Xiaotang didnât say much more.
Just as she ended her call with Hua Xuan, she received a call from Hai Lan. Hai Lan asked a few simple questions then hung up.
Her personality was always like this; she didnât pay much attention to many things.
Moreover, her relationship with Hai Xiaotang wasnât that deepâ¦
The last person to call Hai Xiaotang was Qiao Ning. She was worried about Hai Xiaotangâs safety and wanted to come and see her.
Hai Xiaotang hadnât seen her for a long time, so they agreed to meet at a restaurant.
Ever since Hai Xiaotang left half a year ago, they hadnât met again.
After such a long time apart, Hai Xiaotang and Qiao Ning really missed each other.
Moreover, there was no sense of estrangement between them, everything felt just like before.
After a few pleasantries, Qiao Ning brought up Hai Xiaotangâs recent kidnapping.
âXiaotang, when I saw the news about you being kidnapped, you have no idea how scared I was.â Qiao Ning was still terrified. âThey didnât hurt you, did they? Werenât you frightened?â
Hai Xiaotang laughed intentionally to lighten the mood, âQiao Ning, you underestimate me! Even though Iâd experienced a few crises in the past, I wouldnât be scared by something like this.â
Qiao Ning didnât believe her, âYou must have been scared. Even I was frightened just by looking at it. But Mr. Dongfangâs actions were quite touching. After seeing his announcement, I wasnât as afraid. Because with him there, I knew you would be alright. But the thing that I donât understand is that you said you two had divorced, why didnât it happen? Whatâs going on?â
Instead of answering, Hai Xiaotang asked with confusion, âAnnouncement? What announcement?â
Qiao Ning looked at her even more confused, âYou donât know?â
ââ¦After I was rescued yesterday, I went back home and rested.â
Qiao Ning nodded, âThatâs right, you probably didnât have time to keep up with other events. Luckily, I kept the newspaper from that day. You can take a look.â
With that, she hurriedly took out the newspaper from her bag and gave it to Hai Xiaotang.
After reading through it, Hai Xiaotang was left in disbelief!