Chapter 154: Zhang Mei’s Abduction 5 (Get Chen Yunlong)
The doctor arrived promptly, and Sun Lixia, accompanied by Li Yanyan, ushered him into Li Chen’s room for a thorough examination. The doctor conducted his check-up and reassured Sun Lixia, "Ma’am, he will be fine. Allow him to get as much rest as possible, and try to make sure he doesn’t get too angry."
Sun Lixia, her worry palpable, sought further reassurance, asking, "Are you sure my boy is okay?" The doctor affirmed, "Yes, ma’am. He is fine." Sun Lixia’s emotions, though somewhat eased by the doctor’s words, still lingered heavily.
Li Yanyan, sensing Sun Lixia’s turmoil, gently held her hand, providing a silent comfort. After the doctor and Li Yanyan left the room, Sun Lixia remained seated beside Li Chen’s bed, watching him sleep peacefully. A heavy sigh escaped her lips as she murmured, "I don’t want to lose you, son." Tenderly, she tucked Li Chen in, ensuring his comfort, before leaving the room to join Li Yanyan downstairs.
The weight of concern and the fragility of familial bonds hung in the air, and as Sun Lixia descended the stairs, she carried with her the hopes for Li Chen’s recovery and a return to the harmony that defined their family.
Ding Chengxi, standing respectfully in front of Li Yanyan, began recounting the events that transpired. Li Yanyan, processing the information, remarked, "So, the person who has that girl is toying with us." Ding Chengxi concurred, saying, "It seems like it, ma’am. I think the person who kidnapped that girl wants something from Li Chen."
Sun Lixia, who had overheard the conversation, inquired, "What makes you think that?" Ding Chengxi elaborated, "The first person he called was Li Chen, and after searching the first location, he also called." Li Yanyan, sensing there might be more beneath the surface, questioned, "You suggest there is something we don’t know, a secret Li Chen is keeping from us?" Ding Chengxi responded cryptically, "Everyone has their own secrets, ma’am."
Sun Lixia, attempting to piece together the puzzle, suddenly remembered something and interjected, "The old man... there was an old man." Li Yanyan, intrigued, sought clarification, asking, "What old man?" The revelation added another layer of mystery to the unfolding situation, leaving them with more questions than answers.
Sun Lixia, determined to uncover any potential clues, instructed Xu Zhonhao, "Get two men to go to that old man’s house that Li Chen has been going to secretly." Xu Zhonhao promptly acknowledged, "Yes, ma’am." Sun Lixia, recognizing the need for discretion, added, "Go with them. He will probably recognize you. I think he might know something we don’t."
Xu Zhonhao left swiftly to carry out the directive. Li Yanyan, still trying to grasp the unfolding situation, questioned, "What is going on?" Sun Lixia, now focused on the task at hand, responded, "I just remembered someone who might know something we don’t about Li Chen." Li Yanyan, growing more intrigued, asked, "Is he a friend or a foe?" Sun Lixia, drawing conclusions based on Li Chen’s actions, surmised, "I assume he is a friend since Li Chen had been going to his place, leaving the guards I had assigned to him behind." Li Yanyan contemplated the information and remarked, "I see. Maybe he might help us understand the person we are dealing with and what he wants from Li Chen." The quest for answers continued, with the hope that this old acquaintance could shed light on the mysterious events surrounding Li Chen.
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Xu Zhonhao, accompanied by two men, arrived at Chen Yunlong’s villa, where Shi Mingrui opened the door and inquired, "Can I help you, gentlemen?" Xu Zhonhao wasted no time and stated, "It’s about Li Chen." Shi Mingrui, taken aback, gestured for them to enter, saying, "Get inside."
As they stepped in, Chen Yunlong emerged from the house, inquiring, "I hear you say you are here regarding Li Chen." Xu Zhonhao affirmed, "Yes, sir. Do you mind coming with us?" Chen Yunlong, displaying a level of caution, questioned, "How can I trust you?" Xu Zhonhao urgently explained, "Someone kidnapped a friend, and the person says he wants something from Li Chen." Chen Yunlong absorbed the gravity of the situation and asked, "Where is Li Chen now?" Xu Zhonhao replied, "Home. Please, sir, we have to hurry." Shi Mingrui exchanged glances with Chen Yunlong, who reassured him, "Don’t worry, I will be fine."
The urgency of the situation propelled them into action, as they embarked on a quest for answers, hoping that Chen Yunlong might hold the key to understanding the motives behind the mysterious events surrounding Li Chen.
Chen Yunlong, having arrived at Li Chen’s villa with Xu Zhonhao, was met with Sun Lixia’s direct gaze as she spoke, "Please sit down. I need to ask you a few questions." Chen Yunlong complied, taking a seat, and calmly inquired, "How can I help you?" Li Yanyan observed the interaction, her curiosity piqued, as she wondered about the connection between Li Chen and this enigmatic old man.
Sun Lixia began explaining the urgency of the situation, stating, "A friend of Li Chen was kidnapped, and the person who took her says he wants something from Li Chen." Chen Yunlong, maintaining his composed demeanor, responded, "What makes you think I know what that is?" Sun Lixia, undeterred, revealed her keen observations, "I know Li Chen has been going to your villa secretly. And that day, when those strange men came, you were also here. I could tell there was something that only you and Li Chen knew about those men. After trying to investigate you, I found nothing. I know almost everyone my son has interacted with, except you."
Chen Yunlong, in a moment of amusement, chuckled and remarked, "If Li Chen wants to have his own secrets, who am I to share them?" Sun Lixia, with a hint of desperation, implored, "Li Chen is currently unconscious. His anger took control. I know he won’t rest until he brings Zhang Mei back home. But we need to know what we are dealing with, please." The air in the room became charged with tension as they awaited Chen Yunlong’s response, hoping he held the key to unraveling the mystery that had entangled Li Chen.
