He had specifically requested that this matter be handled with secrecy, even if the police were to be involved.
The police officers appeared flustered. Ye Ziyu and Gu Xiuyu were prominent figures in Sijiu City, and as the subjects of a major disappearance, their situation had attracted the curiosity and prying eyes of numerous reporters and gossip enthusiasts.
"President Di, what is this?" The police chief walked in from outside.
The officers under his command cast desperate glances at their direct superior standing beside the chief.
Di Mingjue released his grip and questioned them, "Do you have an explanation for the news reports on television?"
With something he had explicitly requested still occurring, he was now seriously doubting their capability to bring Ye Ziyu back safely.
The police chief looked up at the ongoing television reports and couldn't help but frown.
"President Di, this was indeed our oversight. However, rest assured, I will promptly dispatch personnel to remove the content from the internet. This case will not be affected."
"Not affected? A day is almost over, and do you have any leads yet?"
Faced with Di Mingjue's interrogation, the police chief was rendered speechless.
Gu Xiuyu's actions were too precise; no surveillance in the vicinity had captured any trace of him.
"President Di, we currently have no leads. But please do not worry, we have already dispatched a large number of colleagues to search for clues around the docks. We are even searching the sea," responded Xie Mingxia, the police officer in charge of the case, standing beside the chief.
Di Mingjue's aura was overwhelming. After hearing Xie Mingxia's statement, the chief immediately nodded in agreement, "Yes, we have even contacted neighboring cities. We will find Madam Di as soon as possible."
Di Mingjue didn't want to hear mere assurances. He looked at Xie Mingxia and said, "I hope so."
"We will," Xie Mingxia replied.
With no further topic of conversation, the three of them faced each other in a tense silence. Di Mingjue's expressionless demeanor and powerful presence made them feel immense pressure.
A ringtone suddenly broke the stifling atmosphere.
Xie Mingxia's gaze fell upon Di Mingjue's pocket.
"Hello."
"Mingjue, where are you now?"
"The police station."
Di Mingjue glanced at the chief who was watching him, then turned his back to them, holding his phone.
"You need to come to the Gu residence immediately," the voice on the phone, Ye Chenhan, urged.
The Gu residence?
Di Mingjue, while walking out, pressed for details, "Is Ziyu at the Gu residence?"
"No, we found Gu Xiukai at the Gu residence."
"Alright, I'm on my way."
After hanging up, Di Mingjue drove away from the police station.
At this point, any information related to the Gu family was useful to him.
Half an hour later.
"Guess where we found him?" Ye Chenhan led Di Mingjue into the living room of the Gu residence.
In the vast living room, Gu Xiukai lay listlessly on the sofa.
Observing his sallow complexion and utter lack of strength, Di Mingjue shook his head.
"In the Gu family's warehouse," Ye Chenhan stated. "Unexpected, right? I thought that since Ziyu was taken by Gu Xiuyu, coming to the Gu residence might reveal something. As soon as I entered, I heard a noise from the warehouse. When the door was opened, it turned out to be him, tied up thoroughly."
Di Mingjue walked to the sofa and looked down at Gu Xiukai. "Do you know where Gu Xiuyu went?"
Gu Xiukai shook his head.
He had nearly died in the warehouse; how could he possibly know Gu Xiuyu's whereabouts?
"Are you sure?" Di Mingjue pressed.
If there were no conflicts with Gu Xiuyu, why would he have been locked up in the warehouse?
Ye Chenhan pulled a stool aside and made Gu Xiukai sit on it. "I advise you to answer truthfully. It will only benefit you."