Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
âYes, yes, I⦠Iâm certain,â the restaurant manager stammered. His head bowed, his voice trembling with fear. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Xiao Yichen quickly assessed the situation. If that were indeed the case, there was only one possible explanationâ¦
As Xiao Yichenâs gaze shifted to You Luan, the possibility of Mrs. Xiao being unaccounted for also occurred to You Luan.
âMr. Xiao, Iâll immediately inspect the nearby surveillance cameras,â You Luan said, then he turned and left promptly.
Xiao Yichen remained at the restaurantâs entrance, outwardly composed but inwardly fraught with anxiety and worry.
Where can the little woman possibly be? Is she in danger?
Suddenly, his phone rang, and Xiao Yichen promptly retrieved it, noting that it was You Luanâs number. He answered without delay.
âMr. Xiao, weâve located Mrs. Xiao. It appears she may have been kidnapped. The surveillance camera captured the license plate number of the vehicle involved. Iâve already alerted our online contacts to track down the car; we should have results within minutes,â You Luan reported swiftly and concisely.
At such a critical moment, Xiao Yichen only wanted precise information.
After hearing You Luanâs words, Xiao Yichen swiftly assimilated the information and organized his thoughts.
âSend me the location of that car,â Xiao Yichen demanded through clenched teeth.
If someone dares to kidnap my woman, I will ensure they face retribution within three hours.
âYes,â You Luan replied.
âSend people to encircle the area within a three-kilometer area. Allow nothing, not even a fly, to escape,â Xiao Yichen ordered as he made his way to his car.
âYesâ¦â
By the time Xiao Yichen was inside the vehicle, he had already received the location from You Luan. It was situated in a remote suburban area.
With a determined, murderous gleam in his eyes, Xiao Yichen started the engine and sped toward the suburbs.
Faint light dangled from above within the decrepit factory, casting a feeble glow. Lin Wan slouched against a weathered wooden crate. She remained unconscious.
Six burly men surrounded her, and Xue Jiaying was nowhere to be seen.
âThis lady is much prettier than Xue Jiaying.â
âThatâs right. Look at her breasts. They should feel good, right?â
âHehe, Iâll go first. 1 wonder if sheâs a virgin?â
âItâs my turn after you, Big Brother!â
A few lecherous men looked at the unconscious Lin Wan with lust.
âLetâs wake her up first,â one of the big men said.
âYes,â the other burly man replied. Then, he went to the side and found a basin of water. He took a few steps forward, not far from Lin Wan, and splashed it at her.
âUh⦠cough coughâ¦â Lin Wan finally woke up. She opened her eyes and saw pitch-black before her, but she could still see things.
Lin Wan closed her eyes and opened them again.
Upon surveying her unfamiliar surroundings and the ominous figures before her, Lin Wan immediately felt anxious. She clung tightly to her clothing, a desperate urge to conceal herself washing over her. However, a wooden crate that was close behind her prevented her from escaping.
Lin Wan refused to yield and persevered. She shifted sideways until she huddled into the confined space between the wooden crate and the cold, unforgiving wall, rendering herself immobile.
âWhy are you there, little beauty? Itâs hardly a comfortable spot, and you wonât have much room to maneuver,â remarked an overweight man with a vicious grin.
âW-what do you intend to do?â Lin Wan asked, her voice trembling with fear.
âWhat are we going to do?â echoed another burly man, his expression twisted and lecherous. He responded, âRumors have circulated about your involvement with someone elseâs partner, so weâve gathered here today to return the favor.â
Laughter erupted among the other burly men in the room.
âI swear, I didnât do anything like that,â Lin Wan said immediately.
âYou didnât? Who would be inclined to believe such a claim?â the burly man jeered. He continued, âLook at you, little beauty. Your beauty is utterly captivating, even surpassing that of a celebrity model.. How could you not ensnare the hearts of countless men? Surely someone as stunning as you has enticed a legion of admirers, am I right? Hahaâ¦â