The car swerved and braked sharply, startled.
Meng Jingwei then quickly jumped out of the car and rolled onto the ground, her body aching all over.
Because the ambulance's siren was loud, the sounds inside the carriage were inaudible in the driver's cabin.
Meng Jingwei successfully escaped from the car, and because she jumped out and fell to the ground, she was in pain for a long time before she could get up.
She lay on the ground like that, watching the ambulance drive further and further away, with no one from inside the carriage following her.
At this moment, the woman from the car behind got out and pointed at her, scolding, "Hey, are you blind? Do you know I almost crashed?"
"I'm sorry."
Meng Jingwei got up from the ground and bowed deeply to the woman, wanting to use her phone to call the police, but she was afraid the Li family had already bribed the police.
In the end, she could only say to the woman, "Can you give me a ride?"
The woman was wearing a black professional suit and black-rimmed glasses, appearing to be a business elite.
She sized up Meng Jingwei and then looked at the departing ambulance. "It's impossible for me to give you a ride, but I can help you call 110 at most."
Out of caution, the woman was extremely surprised by this scene and naturally felt wary of Meng Jingwei.
"Then can I borrow your phone to make a call?"
Meng Jingwei asked, while covering her abdomen with her hand.
She hadn't recovered from being fiercely kicked by the burly man.
"Alright then."
The woman handed her phone to Meng Jingwei. Meng Jingwei made a call to Chen Zhuo. After the call connected, she said, "Xiao Zhuozi, I'm at the intersection of Guang'an Road and Minquan Road, fifty meters east. Come and pick me up quickly. Be fast!"
After instructing him, Meng Jingwei handed the phone back to the woman.
But just as Meng Jingwei was about to leave, the sound of the ambulance suddenly rang out again.
Meng Jingwei's face turned pale. She and the woman both looked in the direction of the sound and found that the ambulance that had already left was returning.
"Please, can I hide in the trunk? You can just go where you want to go, and then I'll come out, okay?"
She grabbed the woman's arm and pleaded.
The woman had seen everything on the ambulance while driving and had personally witnessed her jump out. Now, seeing her appear normal and injured, she felt uneasy if she didn't help.
"Alright, hurry up."
The woman got into the car and opened the trunk. Meng Jingwei said thank you, then walked around to the back of the car, opened the trunk, crawled in, and closed the trunk door, shouting, "You can go now."
Thus, she hid in the woman's trunk, listening to the sound of the ambulance grow farther and farther away. Her anxious heart finally settled.
Hospital.
After receiving a call from Song Ci, Qing Muye vaguely felt that something was wrong.
Although Meng Jingwei had wanted to leave herself at that time, when he saw her in the ward, she was clearly very tired but insisted on staying awake and leaving the hospital.
Recalling her kidnapping last night, the fire, and the malfunctioning surveillance at Shengde Hospital today.
Piece by piece, everything pointed to one conclusion.
That was...
Meng Jingwei was in danger!
Ring, ring, ring—
Suddenly, Qing Muye's phone rang. He coldly glanced at the phone on the low table. Song Ci's name flashed on the screen.
He walked over and answered the call, "Have you found her?"
"Your subordinate is doing his best to find Miss Meng. However, I just received a call from Country C saying that there has been an accident at the branch company there, and you need to go to Country C immediately to handle it."
Song Ci briefly explained the situation to Qing Muye over the phone.
After he finished speaking, without waiting for Qing Muye's reply, he continued, "Boss, I have already booked you a flight for half an hour from now."
There were not many flights from Lancheng to Country C, so Song Ci could only book the earliest available ticket.
The next flight was seven hours later.
The matter at the Country C branch was urgent, and any further delay would be too late.
Qing Muye had always prioritized work, but today, hearing Song Ci's words, he seemed a little hesitant.
"Muye, come in."
Qing Laofuren called out to Qing Muye from the ward.
He hung up the phone and walked into the ward.
Seeing him enter, Qing Laofuren beckoned to him and said with a solemn expression, "I just received a call that there is a problem with the Country C branch. You must go there immediately."
When Qing Muye received the call, Qing Laofuren had also received one.
Qing Laofuren had expected Qing Muye to pack up and head to Country C immediately upon hearing the news, but she was surprisingly aware of his hesitation.
Not only Qing Laofuren, but Li Yun'er also noticed Qing Muye's expression.
In the business world, everyone knew Qing Muye was a workaholic, yet now he was delaying work for Meng Jingwei.
Since when did Meng Jingwei hold such a significant place in his heart?
Li Yun'er appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly, she was consumed by jealousy.
"Grandma, I'm worried about Brother Muye going to Country C alone. Can I accompany him?" Li Yun'er affectionately held Qing Laofuren's hand and pouted.
Going to Country C this time was an excellent opportunity for Li Yun'er to spend time alone with Qing Muye.
She naturally did not want to miss it.
More importantly, she realized that Qing Muye's concern for Meng Jingwei was far beyond her imagination, so she had to keep an eye on him, lest any clues be discovered by Qing Muye, which would put the Li family in a passive situation.
Qing Laofuren disliked Li Yun'er being around all the time anyway, so using this excuse to send her away seemed like a good idea.
She nodded in agreement and looked up at Qing Muye, saying earnestly, "Yun'er is sincere towards you. Take her with you to Country C, after all, she is also your fiancée."
Her tone was commanding, not in consultation with Qing Muye.
Qing Muye's cold eyes slightly darkened. Before he could refuse, he saw Li Yun'er smile gently and thank Qing Laofuren joyfully, "Thank you, Grandma. Grandma, you are so kind."
"You don't need to thank me. Time is tight, so hurry back and pack your things. It won't be good if you delay."
Qing Laofuren instructed Li Yun'er.
"Okay, I'll go back and pack now."
Qing Laofuren's prompt agreement was completely unexpected for Li Yun'er. She immediately stood up and walked out, not forgetting to say to Qing Muye, "Brother Muye, wait for me. I'll be right back, very quickly."
Although she was engaged to Qing Muye, she had always lived at the Li family's home and had no opportunity to be overly intimate with Qing Muye.
If she could go to Country C together this time, she was determined to seize the opportunity to become the "real" Mrs. Qing.
The man's handsome face was icy. His cold eyes swept over Li Yun'er with strong displeasure.
But even though Li Yun'er saw it, she ignored it and walked past him, eager to return and get her passport.