"What? My importance is less than that of Mr. Chen?"
"This is outrageous!"
Luo Huayin was furious after Li Qianfan's analysis. However, no matter how angry she was, she had some self-awareness. Perhaps in the eyes of those like Li Qianfan who lacked discernment, Mr. Chen might indeed be a little more important than her, Luo Huayin.
"Husband," Ma Rongna suddenly spoke from the back seat. "If Mr. Chen is indeed at the unit now, the Arc de Triomphe is about half an hour's drive away. From our current location, it's at most fifteen minutes. Moreover, we can take alleys, which can save half the time. Therefore, judging by the time, we can definitely reach Mr. Chen before Ye Qingfan."
Li Qianfan turned to look at her. Ma Rongna continued, "And Mr. Chen must have top security guards accompanying him closely. Even if the top security guards are not his match, they can still buy Mr. Chen time to escape to safety."
Li Qianfan had not expected that this virtuous wife of his would be so sharp. If she were just a woman with pretty skin, she wouldn't be able to say such things.
"You've analyzed it very well. Guide me through the alleyways." Li Qianfan encouraged her. "Tell me anything else you've thought of."
Encouraged by Li Qianfan, the virtuous wife hugged the back of the driver's seat. Under the envious gaze of the little fox (thinking, "Why didn't I think of these things?"), Ma Rongna continued, "If we arrive at Mr. Chen's place in advance, it's best for you to play the role of Mr. Chen waiting in the office, like a hunter waiting for a rabbit."
"Play Mr. Chen and wait in the office?" Li Qianfan narrowed his eyes and nodded. "Nana, you're right."
Ma Rongna's eyes lit up, and she said, "Husband, turn left and enter the alley."
Li Qianfan immediately yanked the steering wheel. The blue car turned left, cut across the road, and entered a narrow alley.
Luo Huayin finally couldn't help but say enviously, "Nana, I never expected you to be so much smarter than me."
"Auntie. Even if I am truly smart, I am blind. If I weren't blind, I would have realized long ago that Zhou Xinkang was a wolf in sheep's clothing. I wouldn't have devoted all my love to him." Ma Rongna's expression dimmed for a moment, then she forced a smile. "Actually, the truly smart one is you, Auntie."
Luo Huayin immediately perked up. She urged, "Quickly tell me, where am I smartest? Or rather, what did I do! To make you realize I'm the smartest person in the world?"
Li Qianfan was truly speechless. He had seen narcissistic people before, but never one like this.
"At least," Ma Rongna glanced at Li Qianfan before saying to Luo Huayin, "just in terms of choosing a man, you Auntie can outshine all women, including me. You know what kind of man is most worth entrusting our lives to."
"Ha."
"Hoo hoo."
"Nana has finally spoken the truth!" Luo Huayin was instantly overjoyed, tilting her head back and giggling strangely.
Li Qianfan, however, after glancing at Ma Rongna, inwardly disdained, "I didn't expect this virtuous wife to be such a sycophant."
Ma Rongna also glanced at Li Qianfan—and, emboldened, said to Luo Huayin, "Auntie, it's also thanks to you that after suffering devastating blows, I can accompany you in serving Husband. It has rekindled my hope for life. Don't worry, when we become Husband's wives, I will do my best to allow you to learn the most suitable methods for yourself through observation."
The car jolted violently. Fortunately, Li Qianfan reacted quickly enough to avoid crashing into a wall. How could his virtuous wife say such morally corrupting and harmful words in front of him? It was truly outrageous!
Luo Huayin, however, looked as if this was only natural, nodding repeatedly. She even humbly asked on the spot whether kneeling, lying down, or sitting was more comfortable.
"Damn it!" Li Qianfan really wanted to raise his hand and slap the little fox's teeth out.
Ma Rongna shamelessly told Luo Huayin that for petite girls like Auntie, being held and cherished was best. As for herself, a voluptuous young wife, facing away from Husband was the optimal approach.
"Good!" The little fox shouted, "Then you'll kneel, and I'll hold you."
Li Qianfan—
He could only speed up the car to the maximum.
A few minutes later, the blue car, following Ma Rongna's suggestion, stopped in the shadows. After all, many people knew that Li Qianfan drove this car when he went out. If Ye Qingfan were to come, seeing this car would make him suspect Li Qianfan was present, which would not be good.
Li Qianfan agreed wholeheartedly. After hiding the car, he, holding Luo Huayin, and with Ma Rongna, practically jogged into the lobby of a certain unit's office building.
(Let's temporarily ignore the security of the unit. Otherwise, it will drag on with unnecessary words. It's enough to know that this kind of unit is not for just anyone to break into.)
Mr. Chen was indeed here, personally directing and coordinating the "Dark Blade" black jade pendant operation.
"Who's there?" On the third floor, a top security guard guarding the entrance to Mr. Chen's office, seeing someone rush up, immediately called out in a low voice.
"I am Li Qianfan. I have something very important to report to Mr. Chen."
Seeing the top security guard, Li Qianfan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The security guard being unharmed meant Mr. Chen was safe. Upon hearing Li Qianfan's self-introduction, and especially since this top security guard had seen him before, he withdrew his right hand from his waist and smiled, "Li Qianfan, please wait a moment. I'll inform him for you."
Upon learning of Li Qianfan's arrival, Mr. Chen, who was working late with several subordinates, immediately let him in. Seeing Li Qianfan holding a girl and accompanied by an exceptionally beautiful young wife, Mr. Chen and his team were quite puzzled. Fearing that Ye Qingfan might appear at any moment, Li Qianfan, without putting Luo Huayin down, quickly explained his purpose and emphasized the idiom "waiting for a rabbit."
Mr. Chen frowned and slowly asked, "That Ye Qingfan, would he really be so audacious?"
Luo Huayin interjected, "That mad dog can even bite women to death. Is there anything he wouldn't do!?"
The little fox's words were quite devastating. Mr. Chen's expression changed slightly, his subordinates were startled, and two top security guards directly drew their weapons.
Li Qianfan said, "Mr. Chen, it's best if Ye Qingfan doesn't come. But what if he does?"
Mr. Chen was not a dull person. He realized that Li Qianfan had rushed over frantically because he was worried about his safety. He was touched. Mr. Chen patted Li Qianfan's shoulder and said, "After this matter is resolved, I will specifically visit the Su family in Sijiu. At that time, you and Su Nanyin must accompany me for a good drink. Oh, and invite Old Zhao and Li Nanfang as well."
A promise! This was Mr. Chen's promise to Li Qianfan! His personal visit to the Su family in Sijiu was of great significance. Li Qianfan, who only wanted to prevent Ye Qingfan from acting desperately, had not expected to receive such a significant promise from Mr. Chen. He smiled and said, "Then, I should start preparing to welcome Mr. Chen's visit now."
Ten minutes later—
Under the escort of top security guards, Mr. Chen and a few subordinates all transferred to the underground bunker of the building. Once the iron door was closed, even if a nuclear bomb were to explode, Mr. Chen and the others would be safe.
Time ticked by.
Rustle.
A faint rustling sound, almost inaudible, suddenly echoed in the empty corridor on the third floor. Ye Qingfan, wearing a mask, appeared like a ghost at the end of the third-floor corridor window. He listened intently—
From the easternmost room, he could faintly hear voices.
Heh heh.
Ye Qingfan sneered slightly and landed silently. He glanced up at the surveillance camera but paid it no mind. Even if the building's monitoring personnel spotted him on camera, it would be too late to notify Mr. Chen. He moved quickly along the wall, like a poisonous snake, his footsteps silent.
Ye Qingfan was well aware that Mr. Chen was guarded by two top security guards 24 hours a day. However, he did not take these two top security guards seriously! In Ye Qingfan's mind—only people like Li Wujiang and Li Xiao were worth his high vigilance. Besides them, he didn't consider Li Qianfan and Luo Huayin as formidable opponents.
Even though Ye Qingfan had fled in disgrace that night after Luo Huayin scratched his face. He later regretted it: "Back then, why didn't I realize that woman was already at the end of her rope?"
In Ye Qingfan's opinion, Li Qianfan, who had been captured by Luo Huayin before, was definitely inferior to Luo Huayin herself. If Ye Qingfan could incapacitate Luo Huayin with poison, he could handle Li Qianfan! Therefore, Ye Qingfan, who prided himself on his mastery of poison, had a certain reason for not taking the two top security guards seriously.
"Mr. Chen, let me massage your shoulders." As Ye Qingfan approached the office door, he heard a woman's soft voice from inside. His heart immediately rejoiced. Mr. Chen was indeed here! And he was alone with a female secretary! Because if anyone else were present, Mr. Chen's female secretary would never give him a shoulder massage in front of a third party. That would diminish Mr. Chen's prestige.
"Heh heh, surname Chen. You all didn't expect that despite your intense pursuit, I wouldn't flee the city of Modu but would come to find you, did you? As long as I can hold you hostage! Whatever demands I make, the Eastern Land will have to comply obediently."
Ye Qingfan couldn't help but sneer, and he gently pushed the door panel with his toe. The office door opened slightly. Ye Qingfan pressed his face against the wall and peered through the gap in the door. He saw someone hunched over at the large desk, working. A woman, also with her head down, stood behind the chair, using her small hands to gently and powerfully massage Mr. Chen's shoulders. In the spacious office, besides this man and woman, there was no third person.
Where had Mr. Chen's two top security guards gone? Did Ye Qingfan need to care about this question? He only needed to confirm that the man in the office was the Mr. Chen he was looking for!
Thus, Ye Qingfan raised his hand, pushed the door open, and swaggered in, closing the door heavily behind him.
"Who!?" The female secretary, who was massaging Mr. Chen's shoulders, looked up in fright.
Ye Qingfan ignored the female secretary. Just a woman! Ye Qingfan stared intently at Mr. Chen and strode towards the desk, laughing with what he considered grace. "Mr. Chen, Ye Qingfan from Island Province pays his respects late at night. My apologies for the disturbance."
"Idiot—" Mr. Chen finally raised his head slowly and cursed with no regard for decorum. "You're finally here. You've kept me waiting for so long."