The car dared not approach further, and Zuo Xiuxian turned the vehicle around.
Di Shishi took out her phone and reported the situation to Qian Zimo.
Qian Zimo's voice came through the phone, heavy with concern, "Recently, Shen Yicong's background has been thoroughly investigated, including all compiled data on the Lev organization! Shen Yicong was likely the strategist within it, considered the second-in-command of this terrorist organization. However, he recently killed the leader, Cang Ying, and thus made an enemy of Hei Ying, who is in Italy. Hei Ying is Cang Ying's younger brother, and he certainly wouldn't stand by and watch his brother be killed by Shen Yicong and have their established foundation usurped."
Di Shishi frowned, "Does that mean we're too late, and Shen Yicong was killed by Hei Ying?"
Qian Zimo's voice rose slightly, "You must not be careless, stay vigilant! Don't linger in Kun Dian either. We've now identified the Lev organization, and everyone is in the open. Return to Qingcheng, to our home turf, where it will be much easier to deal with them!"
Di Shishi expressed regret, "It's not satisfying not to have killed him with my own hands."
Qian Zimo's voice was drawn out, "Haven't you considered that he might not be dead? Why do you think I'm having you return? Shen Yicong has faked his death before, not once or twice. Wasn't it his plan when Lev was wiped out by Interpol and completely disappeared from public view?"
Zuo Xiuxian, who was driving, also nodded, "It's hard to guarantee he won't try the same trick again. This man is truly terrifying."
Di Shishi sighed, "Then we'll head back first. Qian Zimo, Qin He should have returned to Qingcheng by now, right?"
Qian Zimo's voice was somber, "She hasn't returned."
"What?!" Di Shishi sat up straight, and Zuo Xiuxian also looked at the phone in conversation. "Wasn't it said that Qin He had escaped and connected with Gu Qichen and that Lu family?"
Qian Zimo said, "Gu Qichen said that Lu Mingxi tricked Qin He into Country M. We can discuss the specific details when you get back; it's hard to explain everything over the phone. You just need to know that Qin He is not in danger."
A few days later.
At the Qin family residence in Qingcheng, Qin Yun looked at Lu Mingxi on a video call with a cold expression. "Lu Mingxi, if you don't bring He'er back soon, our years of brotherhood will be over!"
Xu Wanwan, standing beside him, was furious. "Lu Mingxi, He'er's home is in Qingcheng, and she has us, her family, with her. Even if, as you say, she's been poisoned and needs to go through withdrawal, she should be with us. What right do you have to take her abroad alone?!"
Xu Wanwan's fiery temper made her wish she could slap Lu Mingxi a few times. However, the person on the video call remained calm. "Qin Yun, He'er has already begun the withdrawal process at an authoritative institution. It's just that these few days are the most difficult, so she basically has no energy to communicate with you. When her mental state improves in a couple of days, you'll know if she's doing this willingly."
Qin Yun's face turned grim. "I know my sister best. Of course, she's doing it willingly; she just doesn't want us to worry! But Lu Mingxi, aren't you precisely using that to your advantage?!"
Lu Mingxi was silent for a few seconds on the video. "Qin Yun, this world is inherently unfair. I just appeared a little later than Gu Qichen. I need an opportunity. I want to see if I can truly reach her heart."
Qin Yun's face turned green with anger. "And if you can't?"
"It doesn't matter if I can't. As long as she lets me stay by her side," Lu Mingxi smiled.
Qin Yun roared in anger, "Lu Mingxi! Do you have any idea how dangerous you are right now? Qian Zimo said Shen Yicong is likely faking his death and in hiding. He might go after Qin He. I'm telling you very seriously, you must send my sister back immediately!"
Lu Mingxi's expression also turned serious. "Qin Yun, don't worry. Since I've taken this action, I've made thorough preparations. Even if I die, I won't let her get hurt."
Xu Wanwan was about to speak when Ming Yuzhu walked over from the dining room.
Lu Mingxi looked at Ming Yuzhu with some surprise, but still spoke respectfully, "Aunt Qin."
Ming Yuzhu glared at Qin Yun and Xu Wanwan, then turned to Lu Mingxi on the video. "Mingxi, I understand what you mean; but you must guarantee He'er's safety. I don't want to interfere with matters between you young people, but if anything happens to He'er, I will make the Lu family pay."
Lu Mingxi nodded as if he had expected this. "Aunt, I will take good care of her. Three months. I'll send her back once her withdrawal is complete."
Ming Yuzhu nodded. "Three months. I wonder if the Lu Group will still exist after three months." She gave Lu Mingxi a cold look.
Lu Mingxi was also aware of the Lu Group's situation. The Gu Group was now making a desperate move against the Lu Group. Even the branch companies in Haicheng were being targeted by the Yan Group. With him, the president, not present, the Lu Group was in precarious danger. But he no longer wanted to bother with these matters. He felt he deserved to risk it for his own happiness.
After ending the video call, Ming Yuzhu sat on the sofa and let out a long sigh. Qin Yun looked at Ming Yuzhu with concern. Ever since Qin He went missing and he had persuaded his mother to go on a trip to Haicheng, his mother had sensed something was wrong. Her sudden return the day before yesterday had surprised both him and Wanwan. After her return, Ming Yuzhu had immediately wanted to find Qin He and eventually learned the truth. Fortunately, Qin He was no longer in mortal danger and was undergoing withdrawal in Country M. Although she couldn't come home for the time being, it was much better than not knowing her whereabouts.
Xu Wanwan cautiously looked at Ming Yuzhu. "Mom, don't worry. Lu Mingxi will protect He'er."
Ming Yuzhu had scolded Qin Yun harshly yesterday. She hadn't spoken harshly to Xu Wanwan, but she was hurt that her son and daughter-in-law had kept such a big secret from her. Hearing Xu Wanwan's words, Ming Yuzhu sighed. "Lu Mingxi is not as good as Gu Qichen. I don't want He'er to be with him, but there's no other way now."
Qin Yun and Xu Wanwan exchanged a look. "Mom, didn't you used to hate Gu Qichen the most? Have you changed your mind?"
"You have to judge people by how they act when facing difficulties. Lu Mingxi is too arrogant, believing he can protect He'er. That's not good for He'er. Xiao Yun, we still need to find He'er's whereabouts and not let her stay in Country M."
Qin Yun immediately nodded. "Gu Qichen has also arrived in Country M, but Lu Mingxi was well-prepared, so it probably won't be easy to find them."
...
Country M, Huagen City.
On the top floor of a tall medical building, Qin He sat in a lounge chair, basking in the sun. The lounge chair was placed on the grass, and the entire top floor was a large garden. If one didn't look towards the edges, it would be hard to tell it was the rooftop of a skyscraper.