Five days later,
The Shennong Bay project commenced construction. Han Lang was finalizing the budget with Zhao Tong when an unfamiliar number rang.
"Hello, Han Lang! This is Wang Fei!"
"Wang Fei?" Han Lang asked, confused. "How did you get my number?"
"Don't worry about the details. I have something important to discuss. Did you, a few days ago, make the Gou family's second uncle, Gou Xingzhi, spit blood from anger?"
Wang Fei's tone was grave, but Han Lang remained unconcerned. "That's because he's too petty. He spit blood just from a few words. What does that have to do with me!"
"It has everything to do with you!" Wang Fei sounded agitated. "Do you know that Brother Gou is planning revenge on you for this?"
Han Lang was even less bothered. "Heh, has Gou Tuizhi ever stopped trying to get revenge on me? Tell him for me, if he dares to use any underhanded tactics against my Han family again, I'll deal with him sooner or later!"
Wang Fei scoffed dismissively. "Hmph! Your Han family is quite formidable now, with the Tang and Cao families backing you. You've already ascended to the Eight Great Families. Who in Le City dares to touch you? But have you considered, is there anyone around you who isn't part of the Han family?"
Han Lang was puzzled. "What? Who is Gou Tuizhi planning to target now? The Heavenly Physician Pavilion is protected. Does Gou Tuizhi dare to touch Elder Sun? Are you trying to scare me!"
Wang Fei was speechless and roared in a low, angry voice, "What about Miss Luo? Who is protecting her?"
"Xiao Ying is naturally protected by me..."
Before Han Lang could finish, he suddenly realized the gravity of the situation and became instantly anxious.
"What are you planning to do to Xiao Ying? When will you make your move?"
"Today. I don't know the exact time, but I know he's already hired people to kidnap Miss Luo. No matter what, please ensure Miss Luo's safety. She's my goddess!"
Hearing this, Han Lang wished he could reach through the phone and deliver a swift blow to Wang Fei!
"Why didn't you say so earlier! Xiao Ying is a student at Le Lan University. Don't you know she has classes today?"
As he spoke, he tossed his current tasks to Zhao Tong and hurried towards his car.
Wang Fei was also surprised. "You're not together? Then hurry up and go pick her up at Le Lan University!"
Han Lang, somewhat exasperated, cursed as he started the engine. "I don't need you to tell me that! Wang Fei, thank you for informing me about this. I'd also appreciate it if you could find out the specific details of Gou Tuizhi's plan and tell me. If Xiao Ying is safe this time, I'll forget our past grievances!"
Wang Fei said nonchalantly, "Do you think I'm afraid of you? If it weren't for Miss Luo, I wouldn't bother with you. Hurry to Le Lan University. Brother Gou is coming. I'll try to get some information from him. I'll notify you if anything comes up! Remember, go quickly!"
As Wang Fei hung up, Han Lang sped off.
On the road, he first called Luo Jiaying, but the call went unanswered.
Helpless, he quickly called Ma Long.
"Brother Ma, Gou Tuizhi is planning to kidnap Xiao Ying. You're closer to Le Lan University. Hurry and find her at the entrance of Le Lan University. Ensure her safety!"
Ma Long, understanding the urgency, replied while running.
"Okay, okay, don't worry. I'm going right away!"
Not long after, Ma Long called back, his voice filled with anxiety. "Young Master, something's wrong! By the time I got there, Miss Luo had already been abducted. They were in a minivan, heading southeast towards Hongshan Road. A witness student said the license plate was Xing c58d32. I'm heading in the direction they left to see if I can catch up. Quickly notify others to search in that direction!"
Hanging up, Han Lang didn't hesitate. He drove his car towards the direction Ma Long mentioned, simultaneously notifying everyone in the group to search.
Instantly, the entire Han family was in an uproar.
Su Su's voice trembled with tears. "What? I'll go out with your father right now! Lang'er, you must find Xiao Ying no matter what, or how will I face your late Aunt Fang!"
Han Kang: "Mom, don't worry. Everything will be fine! I'm leaving immediately!"
Wang Fang was relatively calm. "I'm closer! There's a fork on Hongshan Road that leads to Le City Avenue to the east. I'll cover that area!"
Cao Xueryong: "Then I'll head towards Xifu Road to the south. Everyone, report any news in the group promptly!"
In an instant, everyone mobilized.
But Han Lang had no time for sentimentality.
Le City was vast, and finding such a minivan amidst the endless traffic was like searching for a needle in a haystack. Relying on just a few of them might not be enough, unless...
"Right, Tang Qin!"
Tang Qin belonged to the Municipal Public Security Bureau's criminal investigation team. If they could mobilize police resources to check surveillance footage, they might be able to quickly locate the minivan.
With this thought, Han Lang frantically searched his contacts for Tang Qin's number, immensely grateful for having saved her contact information.
"Hello, Tang Qin! There was just a kidnapping case at the entrance of Le Lan University. The victim is our Xiao Ying. Could you please trouble the police force to help locate a white minivan with the license plate Xing c58d32?"
Tang Qin was initially surprised by Han Lang's call, but hearing his anxious tone, she understood the importance of the matter. She quickly comforted him while notifying the traffic police department to retrieve surveillance footage along the route.
"Young Master, please don't worry! I've already notified the traffic police to search all surveillance at the intersections. I'll inform you as soon as there's any news!"
"Thank you!"
Han Lang had no time for niceties and sped off, flooring the accelerator.
He drove at breakneck speed, even running several red lights without stopping.
Meanwhile,
At the Le City Traffic Department.
Tang Qin, with a furrowed brow, stared intently at the neatly arranged surveillance screens on the wall, meticulously searching for the white minivan with license plate Xing c58d32 that Han Lang had provided.
After about seven or eight minutes,
A police officer suddenly exclaimed excitedly.
"Found it! It passed Southeast Avenue ten minutes ago, heading towards the suburbs!"
The officer then added anxiously, "But there's no more surveillance beyond that point. We can't track its subsequent movements!"
Tang Qin also rushed over with a worried expression to check.
"Are there any places suitable for hiding in that area?"
The officer quickly replied, "Three kilometers past Southeast Avenue towards the suburbs, there's a small patch of woods and a set of abandoned unfinished buildings. The rest of the area is quite open!"
Tang Qin pondered for a moment. Relying on her extensive experience in criminal investigation, she quickly made a judgment.
"The unfinished buildings! It must be the unfinished buildings! The woods are too easy to search!"
With that, she immediately called Han Lang.
"Young Master, three kilometers ahead on Southeast Avenue, there's an unfinished building. I estimate they've most likely gone there. You head there first, and our criminal investigation team will follow!"
"Okay! I happen to be near Southeast Avenue. They should be just ahead of me!"
After speaking, he made a sharp turn onto Southeast Avenue and simultaneously informed everyone in the group of this development.
"Xiao Ying! You must not be harmed!"