Chu Munan’s expression imdiately turned a bit grim. The other party had not clarified exactly where to go, only instructing Song Qiao to co here alone. The surroundings were completely dark, and it was impossible to know what was hidden around. Even he, if he ca alone, would inevitably worry about an ambush.
Moreover, it was Song Qiao... If she ca alone, she would have no power to resist if the other side did anything, completely at their rcy.
Now, Chu Munan was imnsely grateful that Song Qiao had called him, and he heard sothing was amiss, so he ca with her.
Staring into the seemingly never-ending darkness ahead, Chu Munan’s thin lips pressed together, and he spoke directly, "Let’s wait here for a while, if they don’t call us, we’ll head back soon."
Song Qiao sat in the passenger seat, looking around. If she were alone, she would probably be too scared to get out of the car. Fortunately, Chu Munan ca along.
Chu Munan’s identity has always been sowhat mysterious; very few people know about him. So when he wanted to co, Song Qiao didn’t refuse. If asked, she’d say she brought soone along because she was timid, as the other party only said not to tell Lu Jingchen, not that soone couldn’t accompany her.
Hearing Chu Munan’s words, she was stunned for a mont, then instinctively asked, "Why don’t we call them first?"
Chu Munan sat there, his expression unchanged, his fingers tapping on the steering wheel, and explained, "From what you said before, I’ve realized that the other side clearly has a motive and is prepared, not just an ordinary kidnapper. I’ve experienced many such kidnapping incidents, and from my experience, if you call them, they’ll have their phone off unless they contact you first."
Song Qiao imdiately understood his point. She had experienced a kidnapping once, but she was young then, and her mories of it were vague. Besides, it was just a regular kidnapping; they were after money.
Chu Munan continued, "Did they tell you to be here by twelve?"
Song Qiao nodded, "That’s what they said on the phone."
"They?"
"Yes, when I answered the call, I heard the person speaking to and other voices whispering, as if there were more than just two people." Song Qiao answered truthfully without hiding anything.
Chu Munan imdiately turned to look at her, frowning as he said, "You clearly knew it wasn’t just one person, yet you thought of coming here alone? Song Qiao, did you think about the consequences? What if they were after your life?"
Song Qiao was stunned, then lowered her head and said, "I didn’t think much at the ti. Xu Qian has always been good to , and I just wanted her to be safe."
Now that she thought about it, she felt a bit scared considering the environnt and listening to Chu Munan’s analysis.
Seeing Song Qiao like this, even though Chu Munan was initially angry, he couldn’t stay mad, his tone becoming much gentler, "If they show up, stand behind and protect yourself."
Song Qiao looked up suddenly, "But this has nothing to do with you..."
Chu Munan looked at her intently and said, "I’m already here with you, so I have the right to help you, Qiaoqiao. Don’t forget, I’m Huanhuan’s godfather, and I have the right to ensure your safety."
Song Qiao’s eyes imdiately reddened.
Chu Munan was always so good to her, making her feel like she couldn’t repay his kindness.
The guilt felt incredibly uncomfortable.
Chu Munan looked ahead, then changed the topic and asked, "How long until midnight?"
Song Qiao checked the ti and answered truthfully, "Twenty more minutes."
Because Chu Munan drove faster, it usually took her over half an hour to get here, but Chu Munan got here in just twenty minutes.
So they were early.
"Hmm, that’s plenty of ti," Chu Munan stated aningfully.
Song Qiao turned her head, looking at him with so confusion, clearly not understanding what he ant.
But Chu Munan didn’t have ti to explain further, imdiately picking up his phone and dialing a number.
The person on the other end quickly picked up, and a surprised voice ca through, "Yo, how co you have ti to call , Second Brother? And at this hour?"
Chu Munan’s expression remained cold, "I have sothing I need your help with."
"The sun must be rising from the west, Second Brother... You actually need my help? Tell quickly what’s troubling you. This is a once-in-a-lifeti opportunity; I have to give it my all and would do anything for you."
When Chu Munan called, the phone was on speaker mode, so Song Qiao clearly heard the other person’s words, rendering her speechless and a little taken aback as she looked at Chu Munan.
This man sounded way too excited! Who was he?
Song Qiao was actually quite curious about Chu Munan’s circle.
Back when they were together, Chu Munan would never avoid her when taking calls. Sotis at ho, he’d put his phone on speaker and take calls openly.
Song Qiao knew Lu Jingchen had a few funny friends around him, but she had never t them.
The person on the other end continued, "We even had a bet on whether you’d ask us for help. Looks like I won, thanks to you, Second Brother. When you get back, I’ll treat you to a feast, not on my di anyway..."
Chu Munan’s expression remained unchanged, as if accustod to the person’s tone and words, his deanor calm and restrained, "If you keep joking, I won’t hesitate to find soone else to help."
The person on the other end imdiately replied, "Oh no, don’t stop. I’m not joking anymore, okay? Tell , what do you need help with?"
The person quickly switched to a serious tone, "If it’s sothing I can help with, I’ll do my best for you, as long as it doesn’t involve murder or arson. Of course, if you could convince , there’s always room for negotiation."
After all, Second Brother once saved my life.
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