"This is a report from our correspondent at 3 PM today. A car of a certain brand unfortunately plunged off a cliff in the South China Sea. When the rescue team recovered it, the entire vehicle was severely damaged by an explosion. The driver also died."
"A driver's license was found on the edge of the cliff. The driver has been identified as Wang Nuoyi. His family is requested to come to the police station to claim the body. It is currently unclear if there were any other victims."
The video showed footage of the recovery operation in the South China Sea, watching the somewhat familiar car being destroyed.
The name Wang Nuoyi sent a pang of pain through Lu Yunnan's chest. Could that woman have gotten into trouble too?
He shook his head, dismissing the thought. What did it have to do with him? It was better if she died, then no one would stand in the way of him and Yuanyuan. That heartless and malicious woman wasn't worth a moment of his sorrow.
"Brother Yannan, what's wrong? You're hurting me."
Qiao Yuanyuan said softly, frowning. Tears had begun to well up in her clear black and white eyes. Her small face was a little pale.
Lu Yunnan quickly let go. "I'm so sorry, Yuanyuan. I didn't mean to. I was lost in thought just now."
"It's okay, Brother Yannan. Let's change the channel. I don't want to watch the news. Can we watch the latest dating show?"
Qiao Yuanyuan rubbed her slightly sore arm and snuggled closer into Lu Yunnan's embrace.
"I don't hurt anymore. I still like it when Brother Yannan holds me."
Lu Yunnan dotingly stroked her nose. "Still like a child who never grows up." He then pulled her into his arms.
"Hehe, in front of Brother Yannan, Yuanyuan will always be a child."
"Mischievous."
"Brother Yannan, can I... tonight?"
"No."
Lu Yunnan blurted out without thinking. Realizing his words were hurtful and his tone was harsh, he quickly calmed down to coax her.
"Brother Yannan respects Yuanyuan. After I divorce Xia Xilin, I will marry Yuanyuan in a grand ceremony. Then..."
Qiao Yuanyuan lowered her head, her face flushed. "Doesn't Brother Yannan think Yuanyuan is too forward?"
"How could I? Yuanyuan, don't think too much. I know you just love me too much. We are destined to be together. There were some misunderstandings before, and then you had an accident. I will never let you suffer again."
"Mm, Yuanyuan loves Brother Yannan the most."
A determined glint flashed in her eyes. Xia Xilin, you can't beat me.
Lu Yunnan, the person you love is clearly Yuanyuan, so why can't you make up your mind again and again?
Wake up. Xia Xilin is a liar. She took Yuanyuan's place and is addicted to lying. Deal with your matters with her as soon as possible, and don't let Yuanyuan suffer any longer.
The next day, Lu Yunnan felt restless at work and asked his assistant to investigate the traffic accident in the South China Sea.
Looking at the tragic scene and Wang Nuoyi's charred body, Lu Yunnan felt even more unsettled.
Wang Nuoyi must have been lying. He didn't kidnap Xia Xilin at all. He must have tricked me. He was the only one at the scene.
They say good people don't live long, while villains live for a thousand years. That cunning woman must have found a way to escape.
His hands trembling slightly, he took out his phone and called back the number Wang Nuoyi had called yesterday.
"Hello, the number you have dialed cannot be connected at the moment. Please try again later..."
He tried three times, and each time it was the same result. He then called Xia Xilin's number.
"Hello, the number you have dialed is switched off. Please try again later..."