The night had completely darkened, yet the park remained crowded, with everyone sitting on the grass as obediently as ever.
At this moment, everyone felt like slapping themselves. Many were silently praying for Nuannuan, hoping that the cute and well-behaved little dumpling would be safe.
Feng Qingyue was handcuffed to the side, feeling guilty and trying to shrink herself away.
The Ye family members were all on the phone, contacting people for help. Ye Jingzhi deeply regretted being just a student; his connections were not enough for his parents and brothers to rely on, so he could only help check surveillance footage.
"We have results!"
Ye Jingzhi joyfully called out to everyone. The tedious checking of surveillance footage was finally over, and the police officers watching the screens were nearly blind.
The Ye family members immediately hung up their phones and rushed over to hear the results.
"We compared the surveillance footage with the live broadcast playback one by one. It's these few individuals, but we don't know if they're all of them. The surveillance captured everyone else leaving, and they were all empty-handed when they departed," an officer said, pointing at the screen.
"It's a good thing we had that live broadcast playback. These people weren't seen in the entry and exit surveillance footage, and they were carrying a very large backpack. Judging by its size, it could easily fit a three-to-four-year-old child."
The officer sent the marked photos to the Ye family. Although the people in the photos looked ordinary, their posture and demeanor were clearly different from those of regular people.
"Jing Huai, this is not right. I initially thought it was for money, but this group doesn't seem like ordinary kidnappers," Ye Jingchen analyzed with a grave expression.
"They are not from Longguo. Although they all have black hair and black eyes, our Longguo people are not so unsophisticated," Ye Jingming said, carefully examining the photos in his hand.
"Precisely because of this, Nuannuan's safety worries me even more." Ye Jing Huai dared not think further.
"They must have a very important purpose. I believe the nature of this kidnapping case has already touched upon political interests."
Ye Jingchen had a keen sense for politics. These people were definitely spies and agents from another country, and their intentions were undoubtedly significant.
"But why Nuannuan? Wouldn't kidnapping Big Brother be better?" Ye Jingxing questioned.
Ye Jingzhi: "Yes! Big Brother often goes out alone, so wouldn't it be easier to kidnap him than Nuannuan? Moreover, kidnapping Nuannuan required such a elaborate setup with a crowd..."
Ye Jingzhi stopped mid-sentence, suddenly realizing something. The other members of the Ye family also understood and simultaneously looked at Feng Qingyue, who was shrinking away.
"Slap slap slap!"
Liu Ruhua immediately rushed forward and slapped Feng Qingyue from both sides, catching her off guard.
"Speak! What deal did you make with others? Who are they?" Liu Ruhua asked, not stopping her assault, and even kicking her. The others rushed forward to hold her back.
"Mom, if you knock her unconscious, how will you get any information?" Ye Jingzhi quickly held his mother back.
"Yes! Madam Ye, she hasn't been convicted yet. You're in the wrong for hitting her!" A female police officer who tried to stop her said this, but inwardly, she felt a sense of satisfaction.
Feng Qingyue was still lying on the ground, moaning.
"Ahhh! I didn't! It was just a coincidence, it has nothing to do with me." She absolutely could not admit anything now. Anyway, she had already deleted her chat logs and call records.
"Check her phone and computer!" Ye Jingming said, looking at her with a dark expression.
Er Mao immediately understood and stepped forward, dragging her bag out. Qiuqiu was still pressed against her, baring its sharp teeth at her. Feng Qingyue was so scared she didn't dare to move.
Meanwhile, Nuannuan woke up and waited for a long time. Feeling no one inside or outside the room, she prepared to get out of bed to look around. The bed was a bit high, and Nuannuan wasn't careful. As she fell to the ground, she rolled over.
Nuannuan got up without a sound, patted the dust off herself. The only light in the entire room was the moonlight shining in from the window.
Nuannuan painstakingly pushed the broken chair to the window and climbed onto it to look outside.
Outside the window was a dark forest, without a trace of light, like a gaping abyss, inviting Nuannuan in.
There was a layer of iron bars outside the window, meaning going through the window was not an option. Besides, it was too dark outside, and it was too unsafe for a small child like her. Nuannuan had no choice but to climb down from the chair again.
Just then, there was movement at the door. A tall man with blond hair and blue eyes walked in.
He showed no surprise at seeing Nuannuan awake. Without a word, he dropped a bag of bread and a bottle of milk and went out again.
Nuannuan obediently walked over, picked up the bread and milk from the ground, wiped them on her clothes, and used her teeth to open the packaging. Then she sat on the floor and began to eat them in small bites.
"Daddy, you have to come quickly! Nuannuan is so scared." Nuannuan ate the bread feeling wronged, missing her father terribly.
The only fortunate thing was that these people hadn't done anything to Nuannuan, other than leaving her unattended.
Meanwhile, the Ye family had recovered Feng Qingyue's phone data and easily found her call and text records with a mysterious person.
They approached Feng Qingyue because the person behind it had discovered Feng Qingyue's inexplicable hatred for Nuannuan.
"You wicked woman! My precious baby is only four years old, what has she done to you?" Liu Ruhua lost control again and rushed forward to begin another round of punches and kicks.
Even Wu Ma joined in. The others could only watch these two women vent their anger until they were almost finished before pulling them apart.
Feng Qingyue truly regretted her actions now. She had only thought of not being able to eliminate Jing An back then and decided to vent her anger on this imitator.
However, she was too unfamiliar with modern technology. She thought that by deleting the records, no one would find out. So she had been secretly pleased, until now, when all her fantasies were shattered.
Just as everyone was about to continue investigating the mysterious person, a video call request suddenly popped up on Ye Jing Huai's phone.
Ye Jing Huai initially didn't want to answer. Who had the headspace for a phone call at this time? But then he suddenly thought of something and pressed the accept button.
"How's it going, Mr. Ye? Are you very anxious now? Let me show you something!"
The person on the other end of the screen said, then revealed a television behind him. On the screen was Nuannuan miserably gnawing on bread.
"Nuannuan!" "Precious baby!"
The Ye family members crowded over, wanting to see Nuannuan. Seeing Nuannuan dryly eating bread, their hearts ached.
"Was it you? What do you want?"
Ye Jing Huai suppressed his heartache and looked coldly at Liu Mingxuan opposite him. He never expected it to be this man.
"Let me guess, you must be trying to locate me right now?" Liu Mingxuan said, resting his chin on his hand with a relaxed expression.
Ye Jing Huai glanced subtly at the technician beside him and did not reply.
Liu Mingxuan: "You don't need to look for me. I'm not in Longguo at all. However, I did indeed do this."
"What exactly do you want?"
Ye Jing Huai was extremely restless. If possible, he really wanted to drag Liu Mingxuan out from the other side of the screen.
Liu Mingxuan: "I want the Ye Corporation!"
"That's possible!" Ye Jing Huai said without hesitation.
"I'll have someone arrange the share transfer immediately."
"Okay, we'll give it to you. Just don't hurt Nuannuan."
Ye Jianming also agreed, showing no reluctance. The others also nodded. Without the Ye Corporation, they could create another one, but Nuannuan could not be harmed in any way.
"Hahahaha, what a loyal and righteous family. But don't worry, I'm not that greedy. I only want two people from you," Liu Mingxuan said, laughing heartily, with a hint of sarcasm.
"Who?" Kan Shu Le
"I want An Cheng. I also know you have a hacker in your hands who is even more powerful than An Cheng. I want him too. The faster you send the people, the safer your daughter will be. Arrange a private jet, and I will arrange for someone to be on the plane until they reach their destination safely."
That's why today...
Ye Jing Huai: "Then the other person isn't an international fugitive, right?"
"Of course not, but he's even more powerful than An Cheng. How can such a dangerous factor be held only by Longguo?"
Liu Mingxuan certainly needed to find that hacker. If it weren't for him, how would An Cheng have been discovered? Moreover, with this hacker, Country M would not dwell on An Cheng's actions two years ago.
Ye Jingxing: "You still say this isn't a state action? What does it matter to you where the hacker is? If it's your personal action, we can ask Country M to apprehend you."
"Hmm, then you can try, right? See if you can arrest me? Besides, if you arrest me, what about your little treasure? Why can't it be my personal act? Can't I be patriotic? Can't I try to gain some benefits for my country?" Liu Mingxuan shamelessly spoke of patriotism.
"If others find out that Longguo is harboring the big hacker who caused a sensation two years ago, can Longguo withstand the siege of so many countries? It's better to hand him over. You also saw that your darling is eating and drinking well now."
In any case, Country M would neither admit their involvement in the kidnapping nor help Longguo apprehend him. As soon as those two people arrived in Country M, Longguo would never get them back.
Liu Mingxuan: "Don't tell me An Cheng doesn't exist. I know this is a state measure. Release her. Your Ye family can do it."
After saying that, Liu Mingxuan hung up the phone.