nashuaworldcup Chapter 275 Running
Chapter 275 Running
Little Sweetie nodded readily and quickly continued filming the scene with her phone.
Her eyes were focused, not missing a single detail, as if she wanted to deeply engrave the whole scene in her mind.
"Sister Mo, here's a torn piece of paper."
Little Sweetie crouched down, carefully picked up the scraps of paper, and meticulously pieced them back together.
My heart tightened, and I quickly stepped forward, looking down to examine it closely.
The handwriting on the note was blurry, but I could still barely make out "dock" and "tonight".
"The dock... tonight..." I murmured, my face turning deathly pale as a strong sense of unease welled up inside me. "Will Li Yunma and the baby have been taken to the Jin family's dock?"
Jiang Yichen's face darkened, his eyes turned cold, and he said in a low voice, "Very likely. The Jin family's wharf is their key location, heavily guarded, making it the perfect place to hide people. Moreover, they have many informants, making it easy to keep an eye on them."
The thought of Li, the pregnant woman, and her child's safety filled me with worry that grew like weeds in my heart.
"Sweetie, examine the photos carefully and see if there are any other clues." I spoke rapidly, my heart pounding with anxiety.
A hint of worry flashed in Little Sweetie's eyes as she nodded and instructed, "Sister Mo, please be careful. Contact us immediately if anything happens."
I nodded, turned to look at Jiang Yichen, and said firmly, "Bring the bodyguards that Grandma gave us. We can't afford to be careless in the slightest."
Jiang Yichen replied without hesitation, "Of course."
A gentle glint flashed in his eyes, as if to soothe my panicked heart.
A warm feeling had just welled up in my heart,
Xu Sisi frowned and stepped forward worriedly: "Sister Mo, don't be impulsive. The Jin family is cunning and wouldn't leave such obvious clues. It's most likely a trap. If they're at the dock, the Jin family won't let us find out easily."
Xu Sisi's words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly sobering me up, my face filled with realization and worry.
Jiang Yichen frowned in thought, his eyes grave: "Sisi is right, there might be a bigger conspiracy behind this. It's dangerous to act rashly. They might lead us to the dock and take the opportunity to transfer the hostages or set an ambush."
I bit my lower lip, feeling anxious but also understanding that they were right.
Jiang Yichen looked at me with concern and determination: "I can't let you get into danger. I'll talk to Officer Zhang again and have him lead the investigation. At the same time, I'll arrange for my men to secretly investigate and keep an eye on the Jin family's other businesses and strongholds."
I nodded slightly, though I was reluctant, I knew this was the best course of action at the moment.
Jiang Yichen quickly took out his phone and explained his concerns to Officer Zhang in detail, emphasizing the possible trap.
He then ordered his men to carefully investigate the docks and keep an eye on the Jin family's other movements.
Every second spent waiting in the safe house was excruciating.
I was extremely anxious, pacing back and forth, my eyes glued to my phone.
Little Sweetie was completely absorbed in analyzing the photos to find clues; Xu Sisi sometimes frowned in thought, sometimes took notes, and also sorted out the Jin family's businesses and network of relationships, occasionally offering her insights.
Finally, Officer Zhang replied that he had led a team to the pier and told us to wait in the safe house and not to make any rash moves.
Jiang Yichen's men also reported that they were approaching the dock and conducting reconnaissance.
As time went by, my heart tightened more and more.
Are the pregnant woman and her baby safe? Will the operation be successful?
We have no choice but to believe them.
After a long while, Jiang Yichen's phone rang; it was his subordinate calling.
When I heard that there was nothing unusual at the dock and that I hadn't found Li, the pregnant woman, and her baby, my heart sank.
Immediately afterward, Officer Zhang also sent a message, sounding doubtful and unwilling: "We've searched the entire dock, but there's nothing suspicious, and no one is there either. I don't know if the information was wrong or if the other party is too cunning."
My hopes were dashed in an instant, and I stood there, stunned and panicked.
What tricks is the Jin family up to? And where are Li, the pregnant mother, and her child?
Jiang Yichen's face was gloomy as he gripped his phone tightly, his eyes filled with anger and resentment: "The Jin family anticipated that we would find clues and set a trap to lure us to the docks, using a feint. They have strong counter-surveillance capabilities and have handled their traces cleanly."
Xu Sisi bit her lip and said seriously, "The most urgent task is to re-examine the clues and see if anything has been missed. The Jin family has gone to great lengths, so they must be hiding something important. Start with their network of relationships, investigate their partners and hiding places, and then look at the travel and communication records of their seniors to find any clues."
“Yichen…” I called out to Jiang Yichen.
He looked at me with concern and said, "It's alright, he can't run away. Let's go back and rest for a bit."
“Yes, yes,” Xu Sisi echoed.
She then added, "Then Little Sweetie and I will go first."
"Okay, then you should be careful on your way back."
"of course."
When he got home, Jiang Yichen went to bed first.
Grandma insisted on being discharged from the hospital, and she has now been discharged and is at home. I plan to go and ask her about it myself.
"Grandma." Before I could finish speaking, she spoke first.
"Momo, Grandma has something... I have to tell you."
Her voice was hoarse but clear; she had been drained of energy these past few days.
I took the photo, looked down, and saw that it was a group photo of my grandfather and several strangers, with the background seemingly being a secluded warehouse.
My heart sank, and my fingers unconsciously gripped the edge of the photo.
"Grandma, this photo is..." My voice trembled slightly, and I had a vague feeling that there was an important truth hidden behind this photo.
Grandma took a deep breath and slowly said, "Grandpa... was framed. Back then, he discovered the Jin family's secret, and they framed him to cover up the truth. This photo... is evidence of their deal."
My heart felt like it was being gripped by an invisible hand, and my breathing became rapid.
Grandpa's injustice, the Jin family's conspiracy, and all the suffering our family has endured over the years all rushed to my mind in an instant.
I held Grandma's hand tightly, my voice firm but choked with emotion: "Grandma, don't worry, I will definitely get justice for Grandpa!"
Grandma nodded slightly, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes, but then she looked exhausted again.
Her breathing gradually became steady.
I gently tucked the blanket around her and whispered, "Grandma, you should rest now. I'll stay here with you."
She closed her eyes and quickly fell asleep again.
I sat on the edge of the bed, looking down at the photo in my hand, my heart filled with complex emotions.
Anger, sadness, resentment, and a hint of fear.
Just then, the door was gently pushed open, and Jiang Yichen walked in.
He walked over to me and asked in a low voice, "How is Grandma?"
"you're awake?"
"Mmm." I looked up and saw his concerned eyes, which eased my anxiety a little.
I answered softly, "Grandma just told me something about Grandpa. She said he was framed by the Jin family. This photo might be key evidence."
Jiang Yichen took the photo, examined it carefully, and frowned slightly: "The background of this photo looks very remote. If we can find the specific location, we might be able to discover more clues."