"Couldn’t find them?!"
This news left Lin Yi completely surprised.
In his perception, with Xiao Bing’s capabilities, handling such a task should have been effortless.
Yet, unexpectedly, she hadn’t found anything either.
This was very strange.
He checked his watch; it was already past five in the afternoon.
Judging by the time, since getting off the plane, more than three hours had passed.
During such a long lapse, anything could happen.
This left Lin Yi feeling even more uncertain.
"Did you check the airport surveillance?"
"Yes, checked it. In the airport surveillance footage, their behavior was normal, but the local surveillance facilities are not so comprehensive; once the car drove away, we couldn’t track it anymore."
"Alright, I understand."
After hanging up Xiao Bing’s call, Lin Yi felt something was amiss.
Things were headed towards the worst-case scenario.
Lin Yi held his phone and checked the flights.
Realizing it was too late timing-wise, he arranged a flight path, preparing to go personally.
Holding his car keys, Lin Yi stepped out and called Xiao Bing again.
"Find a way to contact the higher-ups facing north, have them investigate the people in the photo; if they dare lay a finger on her, then they better prepare for their funeral."
"Lin Bro, are you suspicious that this person was sold off?"
"All signs indicate that this is the only possibility."
"I understand."
After the call, Lin Yi greeted Qi Xianzhao, then drove to the airport.
...
In the taxi.
It’s been over five hours since Chen Yutong disembarked, now nearing eleven at night.
Outside was pitch black, devoid of people, not even a handful of cars on the road.
Zhou Yunxi sat in the car, also feeling somewhat drowsy.
If not for the bumpy road, she’d probably have fallen asleep too.
The driver up front was smoking one cigarette after another to stay awake, even faster than Liu Hong.
"How much longer until we arrive?"
Zhou Yunxi asked, yawning.
"Still three or four hours, probably."
Zhou Yunxi nodded, "Her sister runs a company, worth at least tens of millions. This time we can earn big, plus their family’s two houses. If used well, this opportunity might exceed fifty million at least."
"You made a great contribution this time, maybe you’ll get to set off fireworks."
"Naturally."
"Mm..."
At that moment, they heard a soft moan.
Zhou Yunxi turned her head and saw Chen Yutong awake.
"Where is this!"
Originally a bit groggy, Chen Yutong suddenly awoke.
Seeing the scenery outside, she panicked completely.
In her impression, she should have reached the hotel by now, not still be on the road.
"Just wait a bit, we’re almost there."
Zhou Yunxi’s face was very cold.
To her, at this point, there’s no need for pretense.
Being able to speak to her calmly already accounted for past sentiments.
"The hotel isn’t in the city? We got off the plane past two, and now it’s dark, how could it not be reached."
"The hotel is quite far from the airport, why rush."
"Even if far, we should be there by now; give me my phone, I want to check the time."
Chen Yutong lunged forward, aiming to grab her phone.