Xiao Anjing breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's good that you're alright." Although Gu Susu was fine, Qin Tianyi didn't sound particularly happy.
"Find the best security company. Tomorrow, no, today, have them inspect the security system of the seaside villa. I want to upgrade it to the best," Qin Tianyi instructed directly.
"Alright, I'll contact the most reputable ones in the industry right away."
"Also, hire some bodyguards for me. They need to guard the seaside villa day and night, ensuring no one with ill intentions can enter here again."
"Understood."
Qin Tianyi thought of something else and said, "Can you find Qin Tianlang's whereabouts and catch him?"
Xiao Anjing asked curiously, "Since the police are already involved, they will pursue and arrest him. Do we need to find him ourselves?"
"It would be best if we could find this scoundrel ourselves. I want to teach him a lesson personally."
"Then I'll see if I can find someone to inquire about his whereabouts. By the way, before the incident, I heard from a friend that Qin Tianlang has been frequenting the Hi-Cool bar with a group of people recently. Those guys look fierce and no one dares to provoke them. I don't know how Qin Tianlang got mixed up with them?"
"Then it's no wonder. He hired people to deal with me." Qin Tianyi blamed himself for being careless, allowing Qin Tianlang to exploit the situation, win over these unsavory characters, and he didn't know what other harmful things they might do.
Xiao Anjing reminded him, "Tianyi, you need to be careful yourself until Qin Tianlang is caught. How about hiring two bodyguards to protect you closely?"
"That's fine. Remember to pick two skilled ones to protect Gu Susu closely."
"Alright, I understand."
After hanging up, Qin Tianyi tossed his phone aside, loosened his tie, and felt the need to breathe.
He thought he was going crazy. Why did he care so much about this woman's safety, even asking Xiao Anjing to hire bodyguards for her?
He brought this woman back only to torment her, make her submit to him, and then discard her like worn-out shoes. It was all for revenge, to vent his anger!
If it weren't for her, his grandmother wouldn't have passed away!
It was because of her that he had advanced his plans, not giving his grandmother enough time to prepare psychologically, which led to her heart attack!
His mind, which he had tried to calm, became restless again. He took off his formal shirt and changed into a casual patterned one, grabbed a jacket, and went out.
When he reached the main entrance, Chen Ma saw him and quickly chased after him, asking, "Young Master, the food is almost ready. Aren't you eating at home?"
"No, you don't have to wait for me tonight." With that, he left the villa like the wind, wanting to drive out and clear his head. Just as he felt aimless, he remembered the bar Xiao Anjing had mentioned.
He might as well go and see what kind of place this bar Qin Tianlang frequented was, and also to let himself go.
Couldn't he find other women besides Gu Susu? He should try again to see if he could react to other women.
...
Time passed so quickly, another half a month had gone by.
Gu Susu counted the days on her fingers. In a few more days, it would be Lunar New Year's Eve again.
She had her ankle checked at the hospital, and it had basically recovered. Walking was no longer a problem, but she couldn't exert too much force, and the joint couldn't afford to be injured again.
Initially, staying in her room at the villa to recuperate from her ankle injury was understandable.
Now that her injury had healed, she was still idle, which made her feel bored to death.
Her online shop's business was sporadic, and the small orders were not enough to keep her occupied. She also wanted to save more money for Xiao Xingxing, so she wanted to find a job. She was determined to work after the New Year.
But she didn't know how to bring this up with Qin Tianyi. Ever since the incident with Qin Tianlang, Qin Tianyi had been distant towards her. Only when Xiao Xingxing was at home and insisted they play together did he spend a little time with them, but he wouldn't talk to her or make eye contact.
When Xiao Xingxing wasn't around, he treated her as if she were invisible. Sometimes she felt angry thinking about it. He forced her to return to Lancheng, ruining her previously peaceful life, and then treated her like this. What was his intention?
Sometimes he wouldn't come back all night. Twice, when he returned late at night and woke her up, she secretly peeked through the crack in the door and could smell a strong scent of alcohol on him. He had clearly been out carousing.
However, she wished even more that he wouldn't be as aggressive as before. It would be best if he quickly got tired of her and Xiao Xingxing and kicked them out, then she could regain her freedom.
During the day, she was lounging on the sofa in the living room, passing the time on her laptop. She had wanted to help Chen Ma with some chores, but Chen Ma wouldn't let her lift a finger.
Just as she was feeling bored, her phone rang. She picked it up and saw it was an unfamiliar number, but she answered it anyway, even if it was just a telemarketing call.
"Sister Susu, is that you?"
But as soon as she heard the voice, she quickly said, "Yes, little one. You have my phone number?"
The previous two times she met Xiao Bu Dian, it was sudden and rushed, and she had forgotten to exchange phone numbers. She hadn't expected him to have her number already.
"I found it through the police system," Su Kangxi said. "Sister Susu, it's like this. You were in an accident while taking a black car, and you were also held hostage at home. The police need you to make a statement. Earlier, the police had contacted your husband, Mr. Qin, about this matter, but he always used the excuse that you were injured and unable to go out to prevent you from making a statement. However, the police are still missing your statement as a party involved."
"Okay, I understand. Can I make the statement today? I'll come over right away." Gu Susu thought it was a good opportunity to go out. Qin Tianyi was trying to turn her into a caged bird, preventing her from even going to the police station to make a statement.
"You can come today. I'll wait for you at the police station. I'll send you the specific address right away."
Gu Susu hummed in agreement and hung up, then hurried to her room to change.
After changing and grabbing her bag, she found Chen Ma in the kitchen and informed her.
When Chen Ma heard that she was going to the police station to make a statement, she didn't say much. As soon as Gu Susu reached the door, the bodyguards on duty stopped her and asked, "Where is Madam going?"
"I have something important to go out for." Gu Susu just wanted to get past them.
The two bodyguards exchanged glances. One of them said, "I'll drive you there. Sir instructed us to protect you at all times."
"I'm going to the police station. There's no safer place than that. I don't need your protection," Gu Susu flatly refused.
The two bodyguards still blocked the doorway, saying, "Madam, this is our job. Please cooperate. We are professionally trained and will only protect you without disturbing you. We'll drive you to the police station entrance and wait there."
Gu Susu glanced at them. She was annoyed with Qin Tianyi, but there was no need to make things difficult for these two bodyguards. She nodded and said, "Alright, thank you for your trouble."
"It's not trouble, it's our duty." One of the bodyguards immediately went to the garage to get a car.
The bodyguards drove her to the police station entrance according to the address provided by Su Kangxi.