Huangfu Sisong waved to Mengyao, saying, "I'm fine, I can still hold on. I'll wait here."
Wu Xiufang stood up, looking extremely fatigued, and said, "I'm going upstairs to rest."
As she spoke, she handed her mobile phone to Mengqi.
Mengqi supported her and said, "Mom, take it slow. I'll go up with you."
"No need, I can still walk myself." Wu Xiufang held onto the banister of the stairs and slowly walked upwards, step by step.
The people in the hall paid no attention, only thinking that she was feeling unwell and it was normal for her to rest.
Mengqi guarded the phone for her and said to Yao Feili, "Old Yao, if you have anything to do, go ahead. Dad and I will guard the phone."
Yao Feili nodded and said, "Alright. If you need anything, contact me anytime."
After Yao Feili left, Mengqi glanced at her father. She saw that her father was also staring at her, as if he had something to say to her, but it was inconvenient with several police officers present.
Upon learning the current situation of the pharmaceutical factory, Huangfu Sisong had intended to get the factory back from that kid Hong Jiaxi, but these unexpected events had occurred, and he could no longer focus on it.
However, he had seriously considered Mengqi's suggestion and had rewritten his will as a precaution.
He had also come to a realization: the only capable and reliable people around him now were Mengqi and her husband.
Huangfu Sisong wanted to find an opportunity to talk to Mengqi about this matter again. He needed Yao Feili to sign a guarantee letter, ensuring that the Huangfu Group would not change its surname under any circumstances.
"Dad, don't worry. No matter what happens at home, you have me and Old Yao," Mengqi comforted him.
Huangfu Sisong nodded slightly and leaned back on the sofa, closing his eyes and waiting for the kidnappers' call.
After returning to her room, Wu Xiufang quickly took out another mobile phone and went into the bathroom, closing the door to contact Shi Changying.
As soon as the call connected, she immediately asked, "Old Shi, is Yaoyao okay now? Is she at my villa?"
"Yes, she's been sent to the villa." Shi Changying replied and sent her a few pictures. "There are pictures, delete them after you look."
Wu Xiufang didn't hang up. After looking at the pictures of Mengyao in the villa, she finally felt completely relieved.
"Didn't we agree to just pretend to kidnap Yaoyao to lure out Song Jiaping? Why did your people injure Hong Jiaxi?"
Shi Changying said, "I heard from the people who went to fake the kidnapping of Miss Mengyao. They originally intended to knock Miss Mengyao unconscious before taking her to the car. I didn't expect Hong Jiaxi to suddenly rush out. They had already braked, but due to inertia, they still hit him."
Wu Xiufang questioned, "What kind of people did you hire? If it weren't for Hong Jiaxi pushing Yaoyao away, the one who would have crashed into the hospital would have been Yaoyao, according to the surveillance."
"Of course, I hired desperate characters. Even if it's fake, no one would dare to do it if they weren't these types," Shi Changying explained. "However, it's good that Miss Mengyao is fine. It's just a good opportunity to teach her ex-husband a lesson."
Wu Xiufang could barely accept it and said, "So, have you managed to lure Song Jiaping out yet?"
"Of course, we have," Shi Changying said quickly. "When they were kidnapping Miss Mengyao, they noticed a car suddenly following them. Fortunately, they managed to shake it off. Later, I checked that car. It was rented from a car rental company, and the renter was Song Jiaping. He must be paying attention to the kidnapping of Miss Mengyao."
"You must capture him. Don't let him live. He is our biggest threat now."
"Alright, I understand," Shi Changying said. "However, I found that Song Jiaping is not alone. He also has a few subordinates who are well-trained, like former soldiers. This will be a bit difficult to deal with."
"Why are you telling me this now!" Wu Xiufang felt as if she were being roasted on a stove. This time, it was success or nothing. "I don't care if he's easy or difficult to deal with, he must be eliminated."
"Yes, Miss." Shi Changying could only agree.
After ending the call, Wu Xiufang still posted a reward online anonymously. Only by doing so could Song Jiaping appear where they could see him.
She was truly exhausted and fell asleep on the bed.
While still in her dream, Wu Xiufang felt someone pushing her forcefully, and she woke up.
She opened her eyes to see Huangfu Sisong standing by the bed, his expression solemn and grave. He said to her coldly, "Get up."
"Sisong, what's wrong? Did the kidnappers call again?" Wu Xiufang asked nervously.
"No." Huangfu Sisong flipped to the news about the substantial reward on his phone and showed it to her.
Wu Xiufang glanced at it and admitted, "Yes, I sent it before I went to sleep..."
Before she could finish, Huangfu Sisong grabbed her and roared, "Are you crazy? You're trying to get Yaoyao killed!"
"But if the kidnappers don't call, and the police can't find any other clues, what should we do?" Wu Xiufang didn't think she had done anything wrong. "This is the only way. Under a large reward, someone will definitely provide clues!"
"But this clearly shows that you're offering a reward to catch the kidnappers. They... they'll kill her!"
"They won't. Maybe they'll fall out among themselves for the reward."
"How can you be so sure? Everything is developing in the best-case scenario for you. What if Yaoyao has any mishap? Even if you go to accompany her in death, it will be useless."
Wu Xiufang froze and looked at him. In all their years of marriage, he had never spoken such harsh words to her.
So, in his eyes, their daughter's life was far more important than hers.
Of course, she wouldn't be jealous of her own daughter, but hearing such words still made her feel hurt.
"Fine. If Yaoyao has any trouble because of me, I'm willing to die with her."
Huangfu Sisong released her, realizing that he had spoken out of turn. The matter had already come to this, and the news of the substantial reward was everywhere online. Even if he withdrew it now, it would be useless.
He sat by the bed, lost in thought. He never expected that after losing his son in old age, he would also lose his daughter.
Wu Xiufang saw how much older he looked after just one day and one night. His usual vigor was gone, revealing the weariness of age. She reached out and placed a hand on his back, saying, "Yaoyao... she's blessed and will be fine. As long as someone provides a clue, we'll find her quickly."
Huangfu Sisong lowered his head. After a moment of recovery, he spoke again, "Xiufang, we might be facing something even bigger."
"Once Yaoyao is found, and our family is happily together, what else could there be?"
"The matter of the pharmaceutical factory... it probably can't be kept secret anymore. An old researcher who knew about our affairs has been unreachable. Before Yaoyao's incident, I had someone investigate and found out that he might... might have been protected as a witness for the prosecution." As he spoke, he ran his hands through his already half-white hair, feeling a sense of collapse at the thought of spending the rest of his life in prison.
Wu Xiufang sat on the bed, stunned and disbelieving.
She had calculated everything, but she never expected the loophole to be in the pharmaceutical factory. For a moment, she was speechless.