Qin Yu was so angry she laughed, "You've become even more presumptuous since returning from abroad?!"
Shen Xue'er was still in the hospital, her life hanging in the balance, unconscious. Yet, she was living it up!
Qin Yusheng gritted his teeth, grabbed Zhao Shuyao's hand abruptly, and dragged her into a room.
"Qin Yusheng, this is illegal confinement!" Zhao Shuyao was thrown into the room, stumbled, and then fell with a thud onto the hard wooden floor.
Her elbow turned red from the impact.
Qin Yusheng's face was icy, his aloof phoenix eyes devoid of any emotion.
"You are not allowed to go anywhere until Xue'er wakes up!"
Upon hearing that long-forgotten name, Zhao Shuyao's heart trembled violently.
The door slammed shut with a bang.
Deafening.
Zhao Shuyao lowered her head. A thick shadow fell across her delicate, palm-sized face.
After a long while, she managed to get up from the cold floor.
Jiang Shiyu, unable to contact Zhao Shuyao for a long time, inwardly felt something was amiss.
This was bad, she must have run into Qin Yusheng.
She followed the trail and found Qin Yusheng's villa.
A residence located in Tan Gong.
Jiang Shiyu, under the name of Mrs. Rong, managed to see Qin Yusheng.
The man was wearing simple home clothes and holding a newspaper. His brow twitched imperceptibly as he saw Jiang Shiyu.
"Mr. Qin, long time no see. I'm here to see your wife. I believe she must be home!"
Jiang Shiyu scanned the surroundings.
Although she didn't see Zhao Shuyao, she was certain Zhao Shuyao was here.
Qin Yusheng's expression turned grim as he stood up, "She's not here. Is there something you need?"
"Zhao Shuyao!"
Jiang Shiyu completely ignored Qin Yusheng and walked directly upstairs.
Qin Yusheng blocked her path, "I advise you to stop while you're ahead."
Jiang Shiyu sneered, "I also advise Master Qin to stop while he's ahead. If you dare to touch even a single finger of mine, Mu Rongcheng will not let you off."
With Mu Rongcheng backing her, her words were full of confidence.
Qin Yusheng gritted his back teeth fiercely, "You speak so boldly after marrying Mu Rongcheng?"
"Yes, so what? What can you do to me?"
Jiang Shiyu was arrogant, raising her eyebrows and casting a provocative glance at Qin Yusheng.
Mu Rongcheng was the boss in Hai City. His style of doing things was like thunder, his methods cold and ruthless, though it was a far cry from the gentle puppy image he presented to her.
This did not stop her from acting with impunity, relying on Mu Rongcheng's backing.
Even in the face of the Qin family, who were arms dealers.
Qin Yusheng could act with impunity in the capital, but this was Hai City.
A strong dragon could not contend with a local snake.
Although Qin Yusheng was usually arrogant, he had to restrain himself in Hai City.
"You two are truly best friends, exactly the same."
Qin Yusheng sneered through gritted teeth.
Jiang Shiyu raised her eyebrows, "Thank you for the compliment. I know that myself without Master Qin needing to say it."
No wonder they were best friends. She was practically a carbon copy of Zhao Shuyao, only Jiang Shiyu was even more sharp and outspoken.
Jiang Shiyu had been bold even before Mu Rongcheng's backing; now, with his support, she was even more unrestrained.
However, this was still Hai City's territory, and he couldn't do anything to Jiang Shiyu.
Jiang Shiyu walked past Qin Yusheng and began opening doors one by one on the upper floor.
Until she stopped at a locked door.
"Yao Yao, darling!" Jiang Shiyu's heart skipped a beat. She knew her best friend Zhao Shuyao was inside.
Zhao Shuyao seemed to hear Jiang Shiyu's voice. She opened her mouth but made no sound.
"Yao Yao, darling, I know you're inside. Say something quickly. I'm here to save you. Don't make me worry, okay? Say something, Yao Yao, darling..."
Jiang Shiyu was frantic, almost in tears.
But there was no response from inside.
Qin Yusheng walked over slowly, standing behind Jiang Shiyu, and glanced at the closed door.
Although the door was soundproof, if Zhao Shuyao had made a sound, Jiang Shiyu would definitely have heard it.
But there was silence from the other side of the door, as if no one was there.
"She doesn't want to see you. Please leave."
Qin Yusheng issued the order to see her out.
Jiang Shiyu ignored Qin Yusheng, still unwilling to give up, and shouted inside, "Yao Yao, darling, won't you come out and see me..."
Qin Yusheng became impatient, frowning, "Sister Wu, see the guest out!"
Jiang Shiyu shot Qin Yusheng a cold glare, "You'd better guarantee her safety. If anything happens to Zhao Shuyao, I won't let you off! And I won't let that little green tea in the hospital off either!" Mentioning Shen Xue'er, a flicker of emotion finally appeared on Qin Yusheng's cold, handsome face.
He narrowed his eyes, his cold, dark brown eyes radiating a chill.
"You dare to threaten me with Xue'er?"
"Does Master Qin intend to strangle me to death? If I die here today, it will be a loss of two lives. Master Qin should weigh this carefully! I believe Master Qin is a smart person and knows what to do!"
Jiang Shiyu dropped her words and left without looking at Qin Yusheng's darkened face.
Qin Yusheng stared intently at Jiang Shiyu's retreating figure.
Until Jiang Shiyu disappeared from his sight.
She was truly worthy of being Old Master Bai's granddaughter; they were both so feisty.
After Jiang Shiyu left, Qin Yusheng finally moved his gaze to the closed door.
Although it was locked, as long as Zhao Shuyao spoke, Jiang Shiyu would find a way to open the door.
Why wasn't this woman making a sound?
Guilt?
Yes, she should feel guilty and remorseful!
If it weren't for her, how would Shen Xue'er be lying in the hospital as a vegetable!
Qin Yusheng's eyes were frozen with coldness.
He glanced at the closed door, turned around coldly, and went downstairs.
Jiang Shiyu returned to Jing Yuan and found that Mu Rongcheng had already returned.
The man stood in the living room, loosening his tie while checking emails on his phone.
The sleeves of his shirt were rolled up to his forearms, revealing clear muscle lines, and his veins and blood vessels were clearly visible.
Jiang Shiyu paused at the entrance, "Why are you back so early today?"
Mu Rongcheng turned his head when he heard her.
The man's profile could only be described as perfect.
As he looked over, he narrowed his eyes, "You went to the Qin residence today."
Jiang Shiyu was puzzled, "How did you know?"
This man seemed to know her whereabouts like the back of his hand.
"Is Qin Yusheng young and handsome, pleasing to the eye?"
As soon as Mu Rongcheng spoke, Jiang Shiyu almost burst out laughing.
"Do you think I'm here to see a young idol?"
Did this man ever look in the mirror?
What was so good about Qin Yusheng's scowling face?
Although Mu Rongcheng and Qin Yusheng had similar temperaments, both being cold and distant, Mu Rongcheng was like a noble immortal, while Qin Yusheng was like the King of Hell from the underworld.
There was no comparison at all.