Qiao Yanze and Gu Yimo checked into a hotel near the banquet at midnight.
âMy friend with the surname Huo reported that Shiting left shortly after arriving tonight. He played blackjack with Xiao Ruilang and won a billion dollars. He even took away a lady from the banquet.â Qiao Yanze looked solemn. âIt looks like he should have found Shengge, but they havenât come out yet.â
Gu Yimo sighed and said, âSo, they might have been discovered.â
Qiao Yanze sneered, âIt must be related to Xiao Ruilang. Others might not recognize Shiting, but heâs no stranger to Shiting. He mightâve exposed Shitingâs identity.â
âThatâs right!â Gu Yimo slammed the desk angrily. âIâll track his location now!â
âHe might know what happened but he might not say anything.â Qiao Yanze sounded irritated. âIf not, get someone to beat him up.â
He had brought all the bodyguards from the Ji family and his personal bodyguards. It was impossible for them to enter the banquet to snatch someone, but they could beat Xiao Ruilang up to vent their anger.
Gu Yimo typed rapidly on the keyboard. âOkay, Iâll be there soon!â
Qiao Yanze took the chance to call Li Yinian.
Ji Shiting and Ye Shengge left together. The two kids were in low spirits that night, so Li Yinian was accompanying them at Qianfan Villa.
She had tucked the two kids in bed when she received Qiao Yanzeâs call.
âHow is it?â Li Yinian sounded anxious. âAny news?â
âNo.â Qiao Yanze said solemnly. âThey might have been discovered and wonât be able to get away anytime soon.â
Li Yinian took a deep breath and said, âItâs going to be the kidsâ birthday soon. Jinqing and Jinchen will be so sad if theyâre not aroundâ¦â
âI know.â Qiao Yanze pursed his lips. âHowâs Grandpa Ji?â
âGrandpa Ji fell asleep. Heâs been trying to figure out a solution tonight, but Mr. Ji and Shengge have disappeared for only a few hours. The police in Beijing refused to file a case, and Grandpa Ji has a friend who can help. The police agreed to make an exception, but when they heard that the place where they disappeared was at Night Banquet, they refused to go over.â Li Yinian sounded worried.
Qiao Yanze took a deep breath and said, âJust take care of the two kids. Iâll let you know if I hear anything. Rest early.â
âOkay,â Li Yinian said after a pause, âYouâ¦â
âWhat?â
âBe carefulâ¦â Li Yinian couldnât help saying.
Qiao Yanze was dazed, then he smiled and said, âAre you concerned about me?â
Li Yinian was upset and said, âNo. You should rest early too.â
She then hung up the phone.
Qiao Yanze listened to the âcaller busyâ tone on the phone, but his smile didnât disappear.
That greeting was enough to make him feel better after being upset for a night.
Qianfan Villa.
Li Yinian was still upset when she hung up the phone, but she forgot all about her emotions when she thought of the two kids.
She went to the kidsâ room and saw them sitting on the same bed, holding hands and talking about something.
âJinchen, Jinqing, what are you talking about?â She walked over with a smile.