Chapter 1606: Chapter 1911: Ling Chen’s Suspicion (3)
Everyone has habitual actions, formed over a long time. It was clear that when Qiang reached out to touch the mirror just now, it was entirely due to habit and not because there was an issue with the mirror.
Could it be... Qiang is in cahoots with those people?
With this thought in mind, Ling Chen leaned closer to him and asked, "Do you know Jiang Yue’e?"
Upon hearing the name ’Jiang Yue’e’, Qiang, who had always been expressionless, showed a distinct change in expression. A sharp gleam flashed in his dazed eyes, and he became like a sword unsheathed, sharp and apparent.
As expected!
Ling Chen nodded secretly. Judging by Qiang’s reaction, he certainly knew Jiang Yue’e. After pondering for a while, Ling Chen took out his phone and called Hu Fei. Shortly after, a photo was sent to Ling Chen’s phone.
The photo showed a young woman, in her twenties, with delicate features, very beautiful, and very similar to Nanrong Wanqing. Looking at the photo on the phone, Ling Chen immediately verified his guess. As expected! Qiang’s attitude toward Nanrong Wanqing was not a coincidence, but because he had mistaken Nanrong Wanqing for Jiang Yue’e.
Their mother-daughter appearance and temperament were quite similar, so Qiang had this misconception.
If Ling Chen was correct, the person living next to Jiang Yue’e back then was Qiang.
Unfortunately, Qiang was not good with words, unable to express even the most basic ideas, otherwise, they might have been able to extract some valuable information from him.
"Brother, keep watch here while I take a walk," Ling Chen said as he got up.
"Go ahead," Ling Gengqiu replied, eyes glued to his phone without looking up.
Leaving the lounge, Ling Chen walked to the chairman’s office and glanced inside. He saw Nanrong Wanqing discussing something with several company executives. Seeing they were busy, Ling Chen didn’t go in to disturb them but instead went directly to the vice president’s office.
As he pushed the door open, he found only one person in the spacious office, Nanrong Hao. At this moment, Nanrong Hao was sitting at the desk, holding a mouse and staring intently at the computer screen. Hearing the door sound, he quickly clicked the mouse, then turned his eyes to the door.
Upon seeing Ling Chen, Nanrong Hao immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Chen, you nearly scared me to death."
"What’s this sneaky business you’re up to?" Ling Chen laughed as he walked to the desk, glancing at the computer screen, which only had a tidy desktop and nothing else.
Nanrong Hao laughed sheepishly and said, "Nothing, just learning a bit of overseas experience."
Hearing this, Ling Chen knew exactly what he meant; this kid was surely hiding in the office browsing those inappropriate sites secretly.
"Your sister is so busy, yet here you are taking it easy."
"I just finished my work," Nanrong Hao pointed to a thick stack of folders on the desk, scratched his head, and said: "Every day there’s so much to handle, I worry about going bald from overthinking."
"Never mind talking about this nonsense, I have something serious to ask you," Ling Chen said seriously: "Have you ever considered that your mother might still be alive?"
"My mother?" Nanrong Hao was stunned for a moment, not quite responding. After a while, he came to his senses and asked, "Chen, why did you suddenly bring up my mother?"
"You’re my brother, so I don’t want to hide it from you. We discovered some clues a while ago. Jiang Yue’e, who is your mother, should still be alive."
"Is that true?" Nanrong Hao suddenly stood up, speaking excitedly: "Chen, you better not be kidding me."
"I wouldn’t joke about something like this."
"My mother is still... alive... alive..." The news was so shocking that Nanrong Hao became a bit incoherent. After a long moment, he gradually calmed down and asked: "Chen, have you told my sister about this?"
Ling Chen shook his head and said: "Not yet. Currently, we’ve only found clues and haven’t discovered her whereabouts, so I’m not planning to tell her yet. Otherwise, it might be a joyful surprise followed by disappointment."
Hearing this, Nanrong Hao’s heart was moved, and he immediately understood the underlying implication of Ling Chen’s words.
"Chen, does it mean my mother is in some danger?"
"She’s likely being controlled by some organization, and the specifics are still under investigation. If there’s further news, I’ll notify you."
"Chen, can you take me along? That’s my mom, I don’t want to sit at home, helplessly worrying," Nanrong Hao pleaded, looking at Ling Chen: "I know I’m not very capable, but rest assured, I won’t interfere with you all."
Ling Chen patted Nanrong Hao’s shoulder with a smile, saying, "Since I told you about this, naturally I’ll let you participate." Just back in the lounge, he seriously pondered over this matter. Because of the issue with Nanrong Yuan previously, he felt a bit guilty toward the Nanrong family. Therefore, this time, since it involved Jiang Yue’e, he didn’t want to secretly handle it and exclude the Nanrong family. Letting Nanrong Hao participate in the matter, regardless of the outcome, at least it showed he had tried his best.
"Okay, get back to your work then. I’ll inform you when there’s a next move."
After stepping out of the office, Ling Chen was about to return to the lounge but received a call.
"Hello! It’s me."
"Where are you now?"
"At Hongyu Group, why, what’s the matter?"
"In ten minutes, a car will come to pick you up, bring Qiang with you, and someone will be there to make a deal."
"Deal?" Ling Chen was slightly surprised and asked, "Fatty, be clear, what deal."
"Jiang Yue’e."
Hearing the name from the other end of the phone, Ling Chen couldn’t help but be startled.
"Jiang Yue’e? You’re not telling me someone plans to use Jiang Yue’e as a bargaining chip for Qiang, are you?"
"Exactly! Someone just contacted me, they seem to know we’re looking for Jiang Yue’e and have voluntarily put forward this request."
"Why would they do that?"
"How would I know? Since you want to save Jiang Yue’e, and they’ve presented the opportunity, do you plan to pass it up?"
Ling Chen pondered for a moment and replied, "Alright, I understand."
After hanging up, Ling Chen stood there, somewhat dazed. The whole matter was so bizarre! No matter who controls Jiang Yue’e, judging by their methods towards their own people, they’re undoubtedly ruthless individuals. But the fact that they’ve actively approached him, to release Jiang Yue’e, was truly perplexing.
Qiang... Ling Chen hesitated for a moment then headed toward the lounge.
A few minutes later, in the underground parking lot of Hongyu Group, Ling Chen and Nanrong Hao stood side by side, watching the entrance of the parking lot quietly waiting.
Nanrong Hao rubbed his hands and kept looking around, unable to hide the tension on his face.
"Chen, are you sure those people will release my mom?"
