The bus was stopped before it could exit the elevated highway, and Guo Xuyang felt relieved upon seeing this.
"Captain Xiao, where are you? The hospital? What happened? Xiao Yu and Xiao Hong were sent to the hospital? What's the situation? Oh, it's nothing. Alright, I got it. The bus has been stopped. Send me a location, and I'll head over now. Okay, goodbye!"
Guo Xuyang hung up the phone and told Xu Liping he was going to the hospital, then promptly fell asleep. He was truly exhausted.
Using his abilities not only cost money but also mental and physical energy. All he wanted now was to find a place to sleep soundly. Unfortunately, with no suitable place available, he could only try to catch a short nap in the car.
Upon arriving at the hospital, he realized how crowded it was. Xiao Yu and Xiao Hong were being protected by people from the police station. He called Xiao Yu and only then was allowed to enter.
Xiao Yu and Xiao Hong had woken up. Xiao Yu was talking to them, gathering the details of their situation. Seeing Guo Xuyang enter, all three stood up simultaneously.
"You've worked hard," Xiao Yu said.
"It's not hard, it's just a tough life," Guo Xuyang joked. "Every time I encounter you, I realize how tough my life is."
"Get out of here," Xiao Yu replied, blushing slightly.
It had a bit of a flirtatious tone.
"Now that things here are resolved, I have one more favor to ask of you," Guo Xuyang said.
"Xiao Yu and Xiao Hong want to return to their hometown. Could you help them obtain temporary ID cards so they can go back?"
"This matter is not that simple. We'll likely have to wait for the final unified arrangements for their repatriation. I understand how you feel, but doing it this way might actually harm them. Especially if the people behind this hotel find out, it won't be good. What do you think?"
Hearing Xiao Yu's words, Guo Xuyang suddenly understood. Indeed, it was like that.
If the two girls were sent away separately, it was highly possible that they would be noticed by interested parties, and if they were tracked down, the situation would become far from ideal.
At that point, it wouldn't just be a matter of them being missing; their lives could be in danger.
Once Guo Xuyang grasped these points, he no longer pressed the issue. He merely asked Xiao Yu what Xiao Yu and Xiao Hong needed, telling her to call him if anything came up.
Additionally, he transferred two million yuan to Xiao Yu, asking her to help transfer the money to the girls when they were repatriated, to help them with their future lives.
While they were talking, Guo Xuyang's phone rang again.
"Brother, we've arrived. Where are you?" Wu Youzhi's voice came through the phone.
"Mr. Wu, I'm out right now. Just take a taxi to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. We'll meet there shortly."
"Alright. See you later." Guo Xuyang hung up the phone, exchanged a few more words with the three of them, and then left in a hurry.
Xu Liping was waiting in the hospital parking lot. Seeing Guo Xuyang emerge, she said, "Mr. Guo, Wu Youzhi called me just now. I told him that you and I were at the hospital."
"Oh. He called me earlier too. I told them to head directly to the pedestrian street. Let's go there then."
"Then let's go."
"Bastard, who is messing with us? You must find out exactly who is responsible." A middle-aged man was berating Da Jinya.
"I don't know who exactly. I only know that yesterday Jiang Qixin asked for four girls, and this morning he called me saying his little brother fancied two of them and wanted to take them.
I told the security downstairs to let them pass. I forgot to inform the lobby supervisor, and as a result, those two girls couldn't get out of the hotel.
Later, they returned to room 2103. This room was rented by a woman named Guo Ziyi.
Afterward, I had someone investigate Guo Ziyi. She's currently in Xijiang Province. The one renting the room is likely an imposter.
I sent Xiao Hui to check room 2103. The two girls were asleep. No matter how he tried to wake them, they wouldn't stir. He suspected they had been drugged."
"So, we need to start by investigating Jiang Qixin. Make arrangements to bring Jiang Qixin to the warehouse by the river. Simultaneously, find out the whereabouts of those two girls.
These golden chickens, which I painstakingly raised, were snatched away like this. I can't stand it. If you can't find out, be careful I don't send you to feed the turtles in the river," the middle-aged man said menacingly.
"Don't worry, boss. I will get to the bottom of this. Should I inquire about the police station side?"
"You don't need to worry about that. You must bring Jiang Qixin here. I don't care what methods you use, just make sure he confesses everything."
"Boss, aren't you afraid of the higher-ups..." Da Jinya pointed upwards.
"No one can cut off my financial path. I know what I'm doing. Go and handle it."
When Guo Xuyang arrived at the pedestrian street, Wu Youzhi and his group of seven also reached the street.
"When a brother makes a move, one handles two. I didn't expect you to acquire three shops in one go. Impressive," Wu Youzhi flattered him.
"Alright, stop praising me. Mr. Wang was in urgent need of money, so we got a good deal."
Chatting and laughing, they arrived at the second floor of the department store, where business was as brisk as ever.
Liu Li, seeing Guo Xuyang arrive, hurried over.
"Mr. Guo, you're here. Manager Xu, good morning!"
Guo Xuyang introduced Liu Li to Wu Youzhi.
"This is Liu Li, the store manager of this shop. Liu Li, this is your direct superior, Mr. Wu Youzhi."
"Hello, Mr. Wu," Liu Li said, extending her hand for a handshake.
"Hello, Store Manager Liu," Wu Youzhi replied.
"Please come inside everyone, and I'll introduce you all.
This is Mr. Guo Xuyang, a major shareholder and the general manager of our company.
This is Xu Liping, who is currently the manager of this jewelry store.
This is Li Hui, who will be the accountant and cashier for our Shanghai company.
These two are Liu Ying and Chu Lin, our jade carvers.
Those three are Li Ming, Wang Xin, and Song Yu. They will be working at the antique street as jewelry appraisers and jade carvers.
From now on, we will be working together. I hope everyone will cooperate sincerely and help our business flourish.
As long as you all think for the company, the company will definitely not mistreat you. Now, I'll ask Mr. Guo to say a few words."
"I'll just say two things. First, everyone needs to get to work today. If you don't understand something, ask, and familiarize yourselves with the entire process as quickly as possible. We have a large amount of jade and gold ready to be put on shelves.
Second, Manager Xu will arrange a hotel for us to gather tonight. Firstly, to get acquainted with each other, and secondly, we need to plan the detailed operations of the Shanghai company in detail.
Manager Xu and Store Manager Liu will be in charge here. Li Hui, Liu Ying, and Chu Lin, please familiarize yourselves with the environment as soon as possible. You guys need to bring out the overall plan and layout of this shop to the gathering tonight so we can discuss it then. Mr. Wu and I will be heading to the antique street. That's all for now, Mr. Wu."