Wei Dongkui and Pei Ying's eyes lit up. Pei Ying said, "President Meng, since Lan Shu knows your father's whereabouts, things will be easier."
Wei Dongkui slammed the table, a determined spirit within him. "Don't worry, I'll save your father even if it costs me my life!"
All three pairs of eyes turned to Meng Jingwei, hoping she would quickly make a decision.
Meng Jingwei remained silent, staring ahead with furrowed brows, pacing back and forth in the living room, lost in thought.
"President Meng, make up your mind already." Pei Ying, who was usually decisive, couldn't stand Meng Jingwei's dithering and became anxious, urging her on.
Meng Jingwei paused, then looked up, her bright, star-like eyes meeting the three's. "No, this time we must listen to Qing Si Huai."
She looked at Pei Ying. "Contact the legal department immediately, bring the contract, and accompany me to the old Qing family mansion. Then, make a big scene."
Pei Ying, Wei Dongkui, and Shu Yao were bewildered, completely clueless about Meng Jingwei's plan.
"Weiwei, what do you mean by this?"
"President Meng, what is your intention?"
"President Qing specifically instructed me to protect the safety of your family. If anything goes wrong, he'll kill me!"
The others hesitated, especially Pei Ying and Wei Dongkui, who feared things might go awry.
"Do as I say!" Meng Jingwei's expression darkened. She chided them softly and strode out of the hall.
For a moment, the three in the hall looked at each other, utterly confused but resigned to follow Meng Jingwei's orders.
However, Pei Ying, feeling uneasy, sent a message to Lu Yanming, explaining the situation.
A short while later, Lu Yanming replied to Pei Ying: [Do as Jingwei says.]
Pei Ying saw the message and said no more.
Lan Cheng was a city with a very fast pace of life. Even at seven in the morning, the streets were already bustling with traffic.
Meng Jingwei, along with Shu Yao and Pei Ying, drove straight to the old Qing family mansion. While not exactly a grand procession, they deliberately made some noise.
On the way, the car drove at a steady speed. Meng Jingwei, sitting in the front passenger seat, rested her eyes against the seat, her fingers tapping rhythmically on her lap as if waiting for something.
Meanwhile, in Country C.
Antina Castle.
Nightfall.
Xiao Cheng and Antina returned from a few days of travel. After having dinner with Frake Street that evening, he took Antina out for a walk.
"Daddy, I'm going for a walk with Xiao Cheng."
In the main hall of the castle, Antina, holding Xiao Cheng's hand, waved goodbye to Frake Street, who was sitting on the sofa watching the news. She was in high spirits.
Since Xiao Cheng's departure, Antina had become increasingly dispirited. Out of desperation, Frake Street had found Xiao Cheng and coerced him into staying by Antina's side.
Seeing his daughter's smile restored, Frake Street, as a father, was naturally immensely relieved.
He sat on the sofa, holding a cup of coffee, and took a sip with contentment. He nodded. "Go ahead."
"Mm."
Antina's red lips curved into a wide smile as she led Xiao Cheng outside.
The sun set, and dusk descended.
Antina Castle was lit up. The bright yellow lights outlined the European castle's exterior with perfect clarity. Against the backdrop of the night, it looked dreamlike and ethereal, as if stepping into a fantasy kingdom.