"Beep, beep, beep..."
The phone rang a few times after being dialed, but no one answered.
Meng Jingwei was frantic, muttering, "Why aren't they answering..."
After one call failed, she made a second call, and finally, the other party answered, "Hello, who is this?"
"Uncle Qi, it's Meng Jingwei. Where are you now? Are you busy?" she asked urgently.
"Not busy. What's wrong?"
Even over the phone, it was clear that Meng Jingwei was in a state of extreme urgency.
Qing Si Huai sensed that something must have happened.
However, before getting an answer, Qing Si Huai couldn't help but be a little surprised that Meng Jingwei would call him instead of Qing Mu Ye for something.
"Uncle Qi, Yaoyao is in a bit of trouble. She's been kidnapped. She'll be taken to the international airport soon. Can you go with me to save her?"
Meng Jingwei was well aware of her own limitations and could only reluctantly turn to Qing Si Huai.
"Alright. I'll head to the international airport right away."
The other party asked a few more questions, understood the situation, and then hung up.
However, Meng Jingwei kept Shu Yao's secret and did not reveal Anthony's identity. Otherwise, Qing Si Huai might have been intimidated by Anthony and chosen to ignore the situation.
After hanging up the phone, Meng Jingwei breathed a sigh of relief and handed her phone to the taxi driver. To her surprise, she noticed the driver staring at her through the rearview mirror with a hint of fear.
She: "..."
Oh no.
She had been too anxious and had spoken about Shu Yao being kidnapped in front of him. Anyone hearing such a thing would be scared.
She chuckled, "Driver, don't be scared. My friend and I are playing 'Script Murder.' It's a new and very interesting way of playing it."
"Oh, hahaha, is that so? I've heard of Script Murder. You really scared me just now." The taxi driver, who was over fifty, was quite shaken.
Reassured by Meng Jingwei's words, his anxious heart settled, and he believed her.
"Tsk tsk, you young people really know how to have fun. You're even taking a taxi to the airport to play a game. That's quite elaborate."
"Heh heh heh, it's just for fun. The boss reimburses everything." She lied with a straight face, her composure making it seem quite plausible.
Shortly after, the taxi arrived at the international airport.
Meng Jingwei paid the fare and got out. She kept Shu Yao's phone line open, and as she listened to the sounds coming from the other end, Meng Jingwei grew increasingly nervous.
"Let go of me, Anthony. Even if you take me back to Country C, I won't marry you. Don't touch me, I don't want to get on the plane."
Hearing this, Meng Jingwei knew that the other party had already entered the international airport.
And she, with her limited authority, had no way to enter the airport through private channels.
Just as she was at a loss, Qing Si Huai jogged over. "Little girl?"
"Uncle Qi, you're finally here. Hurry, Shu Yao has already been put on the plane. If we're any later, it'll be too late."
Meng Jingwei grabbed Qing Si Huai's arm and hurried inside with him.
But then she heard Qing Si Huai say, "Don't worry too much. I've already contacted the ground staff at Lancheng International Airport. They'll find a way to delay the plane. However, you need to tell me who kidnapped Little Yaoyao first."
Not just anyone could afford to charter a private jet.
Let alone a chartered flight directly from abroad to the country!
"He..."
Meng Jingwei's gaze flickered. After hesitating for a moment, she finally said, "It's her fiancé. To be precise, her father arranged the engagement, but she doesn't like that man."
"Little girl, you're still beating around the bush with me." Qing Si Huai was truly sharp and perceptive, realizing that Meng Jingwei was hiding the other party's identity.
Given the circumstances, Meng Jingwei couldn't continue to lie. She said, "The person is... Anthony... William."
"The young prince of Country C's royal family?"
He immediately guessed the other party's identity.
There were many people with the same name, but few people with the same name who were also wealthy.
Meng Jingwei nodded helplessly in agreement.
Shu Yao had repeatedly asked her to keep this matter confidential. But with such a major incident happening today, and with no other recourse, Meng Jingwei had to turn to Qing Si Huai.
Although Qing Si Huai could help, if they clashed later, and Qing Si Huai only then discovered the other party's astonishing identity and background, it would be as if she had harmed him.
Therefore, Meng Jingwei did not hide the truth from Qing Si Huai and said, "I know it might be inconvenient for you to get involved, but all you need to do is get me inside."
Seeing Qing Si Huai hesitate, Meng Jingwei could only say this, giving herself an out.
Self-preservation was a normal choice for anyone.
It was understandable for Qing Si Huai to avoid provoking the young prince of Country C in order to protect the Qing family.
Let alone him, even Meng Jingwei herself was somewhat apprehensive.
If it weren't for Shu Yao's unwavering willingness to rescue her when she thought Meng Jingwei was in danger last time, she wouldn't have taken this action.
"Let's go in and see first."
Qing Si Huai gave an ambiguous reply.
"Okay."
Meng Jingwei agreed and entered the airport with Qing Si Huai. They used a special channel and reached the airport as quickly as possible.
Because Qing Si Huai had arranged for people in advance, someone met them upon entering the airport and led them to Anthony's private jet.
"It's over there."
A ground staff member pointed to the plane ahead and said to the two of them.
Meng Jingwei looked at the plane. The door was still open, and it probably wouldn't leave anytime soon.
Without regard for Qing Si Huai beside her, she immediately ran towards it and boarded the plane.
There were two bodyguards inside the aircraft. Upon seeing Meng Jingwei walk in, they immediately stopped her. "Halt. This is a private jet, get out!"
"Huh? Private jet? Impossible, I clearly saw someone get in."
Meng Jingwei pretended to be confused and, while the two bodyguards weren't paying attention, she struck out fiercely, quickly subduing them.
She rushed into the cabin and saw Shu Yao, tied to a seat with a cloth stuffed in her mouth.
When Shu Yao saw Meng Jingwei enter, her eyes lit up, and her heart was filled with joy.
She knew that Meng Jingwei, being so clever, would definitely come to her rescue.
"Are you Anthony?"
Meng Jingwei walked into the cabin, her cold eyes fixed on the foreigner sitting next to Shu Yao. He was dressed in a suit, had short, slightly curly blonde hair, striking blue eyes, sharp features, and fair skin that highlighted the freckles on his face.
She immediately understood why Shu Yao didn't like him.
Apart from his eyes, there was nothing particularly striking about his face.
"Miss, I advise you not to meddle in other people's business."
Anthony crossed his legs, with a magazine resting on his knees. He looked down at Meng Jingwei with a contemptuous gaze, a hint of disdain in his eyes.
He seemed to think she was... overestimating herself.
"I indeed don't like to meddle in other people's business, and I'm too lazy to do so. However..." She raised her hand, her slender jade finger pointing at Shu Yao. "She is my friend. Today, I will absolutely not let you take her away."
Meng Jingwei spoke with great resolve, exuding the aura of a heroic woman, spirited and valiant.