The capital.
In Yu Mengzhi's office at Gou Chen Group headquarters.
After receiving Song Siming's call, Yu Mengzhi immediately called Li Buyan. However, her secretary informed her that the old gentleman was in a meeting and would not be available for at least two hours, making Yu Mengzhi even more anxious.
With no other choice, Yu Mengzhi settled for contacting Li Tiannan.
Li Tiannan's situation was similar to Li Buyan's. Li Tiannan had been on a special operations mission in the Northeast during this period and was completely unreachable.
So, Yu Mengzhi contacted Li Tiance.
The result was the same; he was in a meeting of some sort, just like Li Buyan.
For a moment.
Yu Mengzhi felt utterly isolated and helpless.
It was as if she had been abandoned by the entire world.
Every second that slipped through her fingers was Chen Jinzhao's lifeline. She couldn't possibly wait for two hours; who knew what could happen in that time? Yu Mengzhi paced her office and finally decided to seek help from Qin Fengwu.
Qin Fengwu held significant power and was one of the leaders of the middle generation.
Yu Mengzhi took a deep breath and dialed Qin Fengwu's number. Qin Fengwu's secretary said, "Ms. Yu, hello. Mr. Qin is presiding over a meeting. Please contact Mr. Qin again in half an hour."
This plunged Yu Mengzhi into despair.
Just as she was about to hang up, Qin Fengwu's voice suddenly came from the other end, "Xiao Huang, who is calling me?"
"It's Ms. Yu," replied the secretary.
Qin Fengwu's voice grew closer and clearer, "Didn't I tell you? Any call from her must be reported to me immediately."
The secretary quickly said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Qin."
"It's alright, you may leave."
Qin Fengwu waved his secretary away, picked up the phone, and said, "Hello, this is Qin Fengwu."
Hearing Qin Fengwu's voice, Yu Mengzhi's heart immediately relaxed. She hesitated, "Qin Fengwu, can you do me a favor?"
"What favor?" Qin Fengwu asked.
"He's back, and currently under house arrest at an airport in Linzhou. I suspect Jiang Yangping intends to harm him."
"I want to ask you to intervene. Consider it me owing you a favor," Yu Mengzhi said.
Qin Fengwu's heart skipped a beat. "He? Who is he?"
"Chen Jinzhao!" Yu Mengzhi stated, word by word.
Qin Fengwu's expression changed slightly. He thought to himself, Chen Jinzhao is still alive? He quickly calmed down and retorted, "Are you sure Chen Jinzhao is alive and has returned to the country? Yu Mengzhi, this is not something to joke about!"
Seeing time ticking away, Yu Mengzhi was on the verge of tears. "Qin Fengwu, Chen Jinzhao is alive, I'm not lying to you."
Qin Fengwu's lips felt bitter.
Even though he had established a family and career over the past two years, he still held feelings for Yu Mengzhi.
But.
Yu Mengzhi's heart only held Chen Jinzhao.
"Heh heh, you want me to save him. Don't you know that Chen Jinzhao is the person I despise the most?" Qin Fengwu's words caused Yu Mengzhi's eyes to dim. She had asked everyone she could, and her voice became dejected. "Alright, I understand. Sorry for disturbing you."
"Wait!"
Qin Fengwu called out to Yu Mengzhi, stopping her from hanging up.
He smiled wryly, "I understand. Perhaps I owe you from a past life. Although I also wish Chen Jinzhao dead, I still hope to defeat him through honorable means. I will have someone handle this matter."
"Thank you, Qin Fengwu," Yu Mengzhi said sincerely.
Qin Fengwu said meaningfully, "It's nothing. I once promised Chen Jinzhao that if he left, I would take good care of you and Xiao Sinian."
"Fulfilling that promise is my responsibility."
Yu Mengzhi's emotions churned.
It would be a lie to say she wasn't grateful to Qin Fengwu, but she still had no romantic feelings for him. She could only interpret this phone call as a desperate measure. To her surprise, Qin Fengwu actually agreed to help.
At that time.
In Qin Fengwu's office.
Xue Junmin, his confidant and strategist, knocked and entered. Seeing Qin Fengwu standing dazed before his desk, he walked forward with a frown and said, "Mr. Qin, that meeting is still waiting for you to continue. Why did you come here to take a call?"
"Tell my secretary to inform those people that the meeting is temporarily canceled and will be rescheduled," Qin Fengwu said.
Xue Junmin immediately became anxious.
This meeting was of great importance and would affect Qin Fengwu's future.
"Mr. Qin, this meeting cannot be canceled. Have you encountered any trouble? You can tell me," Xue Junmin said.
Qin Fengwu raised his hand, and Xue Junmin, understanding the cue, said no more.
"Chen Jinzhao is alive, and he's back," Qin Fengwu's words made Xue Junmin's eyes widen, and then his expression suddenly turned cold. He said excitedly, "This is a golden opportunity! Chen Jinzhao is a major threat to us."
Qin Fengwu said faintly, "You are mistaken. What I need to do now is rescue Chen Jinzhao. Give me some ideas."
"Ah?" Xue Junmin was stunned.
"Mr. Qin, what do you mean? Chen Jinzhao is a stumbling block on your path to the throne. Furthermore, his sacrifice was widely known, and he had high public approval..."
In short, Chen Jinzhao had to die.
Qin Fengwu said expressionlessly, "I said, I want to save Chen Jinzhao. Your task is to provide me with ideas. If you can't do it, I'll have someone else do it."
Xue Junmin showed a conflicted expression.
Finally.
He decided to obey Qin Fengwu's command and devise a plan to rescue Chen Jinzhao.
Chen Jinzhao, far away in Linzhou, was unaware that his return had stirred the hearts of many, nor that many people were eagerly awaiting his arrival.
After sitting in the lounge for half an hour, Jiang Yangping reappeared before Chen Jinzhao.
Jiang Yangping, a clear smiling tiger, said with a smile to Chen Jinzhao, "Chen Jinzhao, I have prepared a private jet for the three of you. Please, on your way."
Yamanashi Chiho and Yamanashi Toru immediately turned to look at Chen Jinzhao.
Both sensed an uneasy atmosphere.
Jiang Yangping's "on your way" likely meant a journey to the underworld.
Chen Jinzhao stood up and walked in front of Jiang Yangping. Their gazes met in the air. Jiang Yangping, unable to withstand Chen Jinzhao's sharp eyes, subtly shifted his gaze to Yamanashi Chiho and the other. "By the way, I haven't had a chance to ask about the identities of these two?"
"No need to ask. Just go on your way," Chen Jinzhao said.
Jiang Yangping looked at Chen Jinzhao in surprise, but Chen Jinzhao quickly added, "However, this is my wife, and she is pregnant and cannot travel by plane. Please arrange for my wife and others to stay at a hotel in Linzhou. I will come south to pick her up later."
"This is my only request. I hope you can grant it."
Yamanashi Chiho immediately panicked.
This separation could very well be a final farewell. She did not wish to live alone; if Chen Jinzhao died, she would rather go with him.
"No!"
"I want to be with you!"