The 'old place' that Suna mentioned in the call was a shrub in a park near the hotel. Jing Liuyue had prepared for all eventualities before the plan started, including the possibility that her cover was blown. He thought that he had been mentally prepared for it, but he still found it hard to believe when it really happened. He and Ji Dongtang came to the park and found a small box within the shrubbery. The flash drive that they wanted was within the box. Jing Liuyue felt conflicted as he held the flash drive in his palm. He turned to look at Ji Dongtang and said, "I want to go and save Suna." "Are you mad?" Ji Dongtang was taken aback. "What happens if you fail to save her and get yourself involved?" Jing Liuyue pressed his lips tightly together and did not reply. Ji Dongtang knew that he was upset. "Suna was someone you specifically groomed to risk her life for you. I think she wouldn't hope that you'd go and save her." He comforted Jing Liuyue as he patted his should
Suna immediately broke down after hearing everything that was said to her. She cried and pleaded for Jing Liuyue to save her.However, Jing Liuyue ruthlessly refused."You brought this on yourself; now, suffer the consequences.""Mr. Jing, I didn't expect you to be so cruel to your own friends," Pierce said mockingly.Jing Liuyue sighed and said, "We have a saying in our country: no man is spared from the rule of law, regardless of status. That means, everyone is equal in the eyes of the law. Even if you are a king, that makes no difference at all."Pierce seemed to be listening to his teachings as he said, "So that's what it means.""So, we'll have her reflect on her crimes in jail."Jing Liuyue took a glance at Suna and noticed the tear stains and her red swollen face. She looked like a complete mess.He clenched his fists in his pocket and cracked a smile as he said, "If there's nothing else then, I'll be on my way now."He turned around and left after saying that."Hold o
Meanwhile, Jin Fengchen arrived in Sicily, Italy.He Shuhan came to the airport to pick him up. Once Jin Fengchen went into the car, he asked, “Did you manage to find Professor Curry’s research lab?”“Not yet,” He Shuhan replied. He looked at Jin Fengchen in the rearview mirror, then added, “We suspect Professor Curry and his team may not be based in Italy.”Jin Fengchen frowned. “Why do you say so?”“We searched many places and covered major parts of Italy. However, there was still no trace of Professor Curry.”“That was why you guys deduced that they might not be in Italy?”He Shuhan nodded. “That’s right.”Jin Fengchen squinted slightly. “The most dangerous place is the safest. Maybe they’re just nearby.”“Young Master, do you mean they may be nearby the few research institutes?”“Search for them again in detail. You might find some leads,” Jin Fengchen ordered.“Understood. I’ll send you to the hotel first, then send our men over to investigate immediately.”Then, the ca
Ji Dongtang went to Jin City in person. However, he just found out Jin Fengchen was not around. Hence, he passed the U disk to Jin Fengyao.“Thank you for hard work.”Jin Fengyao gave Ji Dongtang a grateful smile and took the U disk.“It’s nothing.” Ji Dongtang raised his brow and asked, “Where’s your brother?”“He went to Italy.”“Italy?” Ji Dongtang shrieked in surprise. “Why did he go there?”“I’m not sure.”Jin Fengyao chose to not share anything because he did not want to make others worry.“You’re his brother, but you don’t know?” Ji Dongtang asked in disbelief.Jin Fengyao had a helpless smile.“You already know my brother always does things quietly. It’s not just me. Our parents don’t know about it either.”“That’s true,” Ji Dongtang agreed.Jin Fengyao lowered his gaze and glanced at the U disk in his hand. “Nothing else happened?”Although Jin Fengyao’s question was unclear, Ji Dongtang understood the question. He let out a heavy sigh. “Ah Yue’s underlings got
The next day, Jiang Sese went to the hospital with Shang Ying after breakfast. Fang Xueman had not seen her daughter in a few days. When she saw her arrive, she was pleased and surprised. “Sese, you’re back.”Jiang Sese nodded. “Yes, I’m back.”She did not want her mother to worry about her. The last time she fainted, her uncle helped her lie and said she went travelling with her friends.Fang Xueman held her hand and examined her closely. She frowned and asked, “Why did you get thinner?”“Am I?” Jiang Sese looked at herself, but she did not feel thinner.“Third Sister, you make it sound like I’ve mistreated Sese,” Shang Ying said, pretending to be unhappy.“I didn’t mean that,” Fang Xueman quickly clarified, “Didn’t Sese just return from her travels? She must have not been eating well and sleeping well.”Shang Ying smiled. “I know, I’m just joking.”Jiang Sese smiled and hugged her mother’s shoulder. “Mom, don’t worry. Even if I am thinner, Aunty will make sure I gain back m
Shangguan Yuan arrived at her research lab. She changed into her white coat, then looked at herself in the mirror and curled her red lips.When it came to looks, she was not worse than Jiang Sese.When it came to capabilities, she was not worse than Jiang Sese either.However, why did Jin Fengchen only have Jiang Sese in his eyes?Whenever she thought about that, turbulence festered in her heart.She let out a deep sigh to relieve her frustration.“Shangguan Yuan, as long as you succeed in your antidote research, you will have a chance to win.”Shangguan Yuan said to herself and to cheer herself up. She took a deep breath and straightened her back with an upright posture. With a face full of determination, she turned around and left the changing room.For the whole morning, her research on the pathogen proceeded in an orderly manner.Shangguan Yuan extracted the pathogen and injected it into a lab rat. It was unusual. The lab rat died quickly after exposure to the pathogen.T
Shangguan Yuan put down her chopsticks partway through eating. Then, she picked up the napkin and wiped the corners of her mouth gracefully.She glanced at the man sitting opposite her.“Yuchen, do you really know why Director Jin went to Italy?”Fang Yuchen stopped moving. He swallowed the food in his mouth, then looked up at Shangguan Yuan. He smiled politely and said, “I just mentioned I don’t know. Moreover, this is his private business. I can’t ask too much.”“Then, can you…” Shangguan Yuan asked hesitantly, “Can you ask for me?”Fang Yuchen’s smile stiffened. He felt uncomfortable at her request.What did she think he was?Did she only want to use him to obtain information on Jin Fengchen?Shangguan Yuan realized Fang Yuchen’s expression was off. She went over the line. With an awkward smile, she said, “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have…”“It’s fine,” Fang Yuchen interrupted her. He took a deep breath, then said, “Yuanyuan, I’m Sese’s cousin. I can’t do anything that would hur
When Shang Ying went home that night, she informed Fang Teng and Fang Yuchen that Old Man Fang showed signs of waking up soon.“Mom, is that for real?” Fang Yuchen asked with doubt.“Of course. You can ask Sese too.”Fang Yuchen turned to look at Jiang Sese.Sese pursed her lips and smiled. She said in a very serious tone, “Cousin, it’s true. Grandfather’s fingers twitched. The doctor said he will wake up very soon.”When Fang Teng heard that, he said “That’s great!” repeatedly. His eyes turned red. Fang Yuchen’s eyes watered too. He took a deep breath and held back his tears. He forced a smile and said happily, “That’s great. Grandpa is waking up soon.”“Yuchen, you better solve the issues by tomorrow. Only then, you won’t disappoint your Grandpa’s expectations of you,” Fang Teng said solemnly.“Dad, I know.”Fang Yuchen believed he could conclude the issues well by tomorrow.Jiang Sese gripped her fist and cheered her cousin on, “Good luck, Cousin.”Fang Yuchen returned w