Xiao Mei looked at her, "Young Master said to let you think of the young master, and wait here for him to pick you and the young master up. He also said that he will be safe and sound."
Su Su slumped onto the bed. Although she was extremely worried, she managed to calm herself down.
She should trust Tian Yi. If she went to find Yang Sijie herself at this time, what about Xiao Xingxing?
She should listen to Qin Tian Yi and wait for him to return safely. After all, Su Kangxi's actions this time were not just his own affair; there would also be cooperation from foreign police.
"Okay, I'll wait for him here with Xiao Xingxing."
...
A month after Su Su and Ya Nan's new shop under Tokugawa officially opened, customers flocked to buy.
Some were old customers from the small stall days, some were introduced by old customers, and some small business owners from their previous clothing wholesale market also came here to stock up.
Su Su designed, managed the shop, and took care of Xiao Xingxing every day, keeping herself busy and not daring to slack off. Once she had free time, she would feel anxious and worry about Qin Tian Yi.
There was still no news from them. Perhaps no news was the best news.
Ya Nan looked at the things her father left her, and her hatred for Su Kangxi had lessened. She also learned from Su Su that the mission Su Kangxi was going abroad for was very dangerous.
And the person Su Kangxi was going to deal with was actually Yang Sijie, whom he had always considered his elder brother. This made Ya Nan constantly worried for him.
Su Su tried to contact Xiao An Jing, but Xiao An Jing said that during Qin Tian Yi's absence from the group, he was overwhelmed with work and also hoped that Qin Tian Yi could return soon.
It seemed there was no way to get definite news about Qin Tian Yi and Su Kangxi. They could only wait quietly.
Ya Nan's mood was the same as Su Su's, but she hid it in her heart, while Su Su's discomfort would show on her face.
She often comforted Su Su, which was also comforting herself. She had to believe that Qin Tian Yi was no ordinary person. He dared to go with Su Kangxi, so it must have been a well-planned operation. This made Su Su feel a little better.
She also often prayed for Su Kangxi in her heart. No matter what, she didn't want him to really have an accident.
To ensure she didn't miss any news from them, Su Su kept her phone on 24 hours a day and never left it by her side. She always felt that she didn't know when she would hear Qin Tian Yi reporting his safety.
But every time she heard a ringtone and picked up her phone, it was always an infinite disappointment.
Since they parted, Qin Tian Yi had not called her or sent her any messages.
She knew he didn't contact her to protect her, fearing that it would expose her current whereabouts.
But this kind of indefinite waiting was torment for her.
Today, Su Su left the shop early, planning to go to the factory to check the production of their next batch of goods.
As she walked to the bus stop not far from the shop, waiting for the bus, she didn't notice a gray car quietly stopping beside her.
The car window slowly rolled down, and the man inside took off his sunglasses and said to Su Su, "Miss Gu, long time no see. How are you?"
Hearing the other person's voice, Su Su immediately became nervous, her breathing stopped, and she looked at Mark in surprise, wishing she could turn and run.
"Miss Gu, Mr. Yang misses you very much. Please get in the car." Mark got out of the car and opened the rear door.
Su Su took several steps back and asked, "How did he find me here? Tian Yi, Kangxi... are they alright..."
"Mr. Yang said if you want them to be alright, you should return to his side."
Su Su hugged her bag and shook her head desperately, saying, "I won't get in the car. You go away."
"Miss Gu, I'm sorry, I can only do as Mr. Yang instructs."
"Mark, why are you helping this kind of person? You knew how terrible he was, didn't you?" Su Su questioned him. "Since you were in the Marines, why don't you have any sense of right and wrong? This kind of loyalty to him will eventually harm yourself by helping him harm others!"
Mark glanced at Su Su and couldn't help but remind her, "Miss Gu, no matter what you say, I will not betray Mr. Yang. Some things shouldn't be said, but you should know that you can't leave Mr. Yang, so why insist on opposing him? This will only hurt yourself and those around you. Besides, I've followed Mr. Yang for so long, and I've never seen him treat anyone as well as he treats you..."
"He's good to me? The medicine he gave me would turn me into an idiot! He's just unscrupulous for his own selfish desires."
Mark lowered his voice and said helplessly, "Qin Tian Yi is in grave danger. If you don't leave with me today, he will die."
Su Su looked at Mark, unwilling to believe it was true. "You're lying to me. Tian Yi said he would come back safely..."
"I'm not lying to you. If you don't go to see Mr. Yang, he will never come back." Mark had known for a long time that she didn't love Yang Sijie, but he could only follow orders, and Qin Tian Yi was indeed in danger.
Su Su's bright and clear eyes instantly lost their luster. She immediately got into the car, her mind filled with Tian Yi's safety. No matter what, she couldn't let Tian Yi be harmed.
Mark drove directly to Lan Cheng International Airport. It turned out that Yang Sijie had not returned, but had already arranged everything. Using her previous passport in his possession, he had booked her a flight abroad.
Before boarding the plane, Su Su sent a message to Ya Nan, saying that she had something urgent to do and would be away for a while, asking her to take good care of Xiao Xingxing. She didn't say anything else, as she couldn't involve Ya Nan any further.
It was useless for Ya Nan to take Xiao Xingxing and hide anywhere now. She could only face it herself. What was coming would eventually come.
On the long international flight, Su Su sat in first class, unable to sleep at all, knowing too well what she was heading towards.
Upon arriving in New York, Mark took her to the basement of a house in the suburbs.
Her heart was only eager to see Qin Tian Yi, and she asked, "Why did you bring me here? Is Qin Tian Yi imprisoned here by him?"
"You'll know when you go in. Mr. Yang is waiting for you inside."
As Mark prepared to push open the basement door, Su Su looked at him pleadingly and asked, "Tell me, where is Qin Tian Yi?"
Mark lowered his head with difficulty, unable to meet her gaze, and said, "Miss Gu, please go in. Mr. Yang has been waiting for you for a long time."
Su Su felt immense despair, knowing that Mark's fear and loyalty to Yang Sijie were ingrained in his bones, and he dared not speak carelessly.
She knew that whatever happened after she walked through this door would be unimaginable.
Su Su secretly took off her wedding ring, put it in her pocket, took a deep breath, and walked into the basement. Only Yang Sijie was there.
It was much simpler than Yang Sijie's penthouse in New York. It looked more like a gym, with punching bags and fitness equipment. A double leather sofa was placed on the side, and a large screen LCD monitor hung on the wall.
Yang Sijie sat on the sofa, holding a wine glass and gently swirling it. A sports competition was playing on the large screen.