"That'll be all for now..."
During the meal, the two had basically finalized their cooperation and arranged the next steps. Wan Yunting took a sip of his juice and smiled at Fang Yanxi, who had also finished eating, sitting opposite him. "However, I might be a bit busy these few days, as I'll be reporting to Xingyao Elementary School tomorrow."
"Reporting?"
Fang Yanxi's pretty face was stunned, not understanding what he meant.
Wan Yunting chuckled, "Currently, our Huadu Education Bureau has introduced Chinese medicine subjects to three elementary schools. So, I've signed up for this Traditional Chinese Medicine Revitalization plan and will be going to Xingyao Elementary School as a TCM teacher."
Understanding him, Fang Yanxi nodded and smiled, "I didn't expect you to become a teacher."
"Right? I didn't expect it either." Wan Yunting nodded with a smile. After all, when they were in college, their supposed dream was to start a company and make a lot of money, never imagining they would become teachers one day.
Therefore, Fang Yanxi now realized that the man before her had completely changed, no longer the man she knew from their college days...
His phone buzzed with a message. Wan Yunting opened WeChat to check. It was Zhou Dong sending him a voice message: "Yunting, we checked the surveillance footage from Nanfang Hospital. We found that at 12:13 AM on the night of the 17th, your girlfriend Su Ke'er left the hospital and took a taxi to the amusement park on Xinghua Road!"
Hearing this news, Wan Yunting's eyebrows furrowed, and he immediately called Zhou Dong. "The amusement park? What was she doing there?"
"Don't know."
Zhou Dong replied, "It was already past twelve o'clock that night, and the amusement park had long been closed. Coupled with the surveillance blind spots inside, we couldn't see what your girlfriend was doing at the amusement park or who she met!"
The amusement park on Xinghua Road was the place Wan Yunting had taken Su Ke'er to play last time, where they had encountered two mysterious youths in the haunted house, and the female assassin who tried to assassinate him!
It was on the Ferris wheel that the two had confirmed their romantic relationship!
"What happened next?"
Wan Yunting asked with a frown, completely ignoring Fang Yanxi sitting opposite him. From Zhou Dong's voice message just now, coupled with the man's current anxious and urgent demeanor, Fang Yanxi had already realized that his girlfriend was in trouble.
"At one o'clock in the morning, your girlfriend finally came out of the amusement park. According to the surveillance, she probably didn't take a taxi but walked along Xinghua Road. However, due to a surveillance issue in one section, her image was ultimately not captured!" Zhou Dong was currently investigating the surveillance in the technical department.
"In other words, Ke'er disappeared on Xinghua Road?" Wan Yunting said with a deep voice.
"Yes, she might have walked for a while and then left by car!" Zhou Dong nodded in agreement.
This made Wan Yunting frown and lower his head in thought. Fang Yanxi, sitting opposite him, kept her gaze fixed on him, remaining silent.
"Thank you for your trouble, Captain Zhou. That's all for now..."
A moment later, Wan Yunting said to Zhou Dong. After they hung up, Fang Yanxi finally spoke, "Did something happen to your girlfriend?"
"Mmm..."
Wan Yunting nodded. He sighed, adjusted his emotions, and then looked apologetically at Fang Yanxi. He didn't hide anything. "She disappeared!"
"Disappeared?"
Fang Yanxi was stunned, finding it hard to comprehend. "How could she disappear?"
Wan Yunting shook his head, "I don't know, so I'm looking for her now."
Fang Yanxi's eyebrows rose. She had inquired about his girlfriend, Su Ke'er, before. She was just an intern doctor in the emergency department of Nanfang Hospital who hadn't officially transferred yet.
Just then, Man Hu sent a WeChat message saying that Yang Dong had arrived!
Wan Yunting received the message and saw that the time was about right. "Yanxi, I have something to attend to, so I have to leave first. I'll notify you tomorrow after I've prepared the ointment."
"Okay."
Seeing the man stand up, Fang Yanxi also picked up her bag and phone and got up. They went to the front desk together. "I'll pay."
Wan Yunting nodded distractedly. Fang Yanxi paid and walked out with him. Wan Yunting said, "I'll be going then..."
"Wait a moment."
Fang Yanxi, thinking of something, called him back. "Are you free the night after tomorrow? My grandfather would like to invite you to dinner!"
Wan Yunting was startled. He thought about his schedule for the day after tomorrow and realized he should be free. "Alright, what time should I be there?"
Seeing that he agreed, Fang Yanxi felt a surge of joy but didn't show it on her face. "I'll notify you later."
"Mmm, I'll be going then."
Wan Yunting nodded and got into his car, driving away.
Watching him drive away, Fang Yanxi sighed slightly. Based on Wan Yunting's behavior just now, it was clear he was very fond of his girlfriend...
At Bar 89, it was Sunday, so there were many people coming to the bar tonight, and business was booming.
In an office on the third floor, Man Hu was sitting with Yang Dong, smoking. "So, you're in charge of the North, South, and West districts?"
Man Hu picked up the wine bottle and poured wine into his glass, smiling. "To be precise, it's under Boss Wan!"
Yang Dong nodded, his eyes narrowing. Previously, when Ling Xianzong and his son went to Korea, Yang Dong personally transported a shipment of goods there. Unexpectedly, he received news of Ling Xianzong and his son being killed midway. Yang Dong then directly transported the goods to the Philippines, as they had drug dens there too!
"Brother Hu, Boss Wan is here."
The manager stood at the door, respectfully welcoming Wan Yunting into the bar...
Instantly, many people present, who were subordinates from the South and West districts, led by Old Gou and others, bowed deeply to Wan Yunting and shouted, "Greetings, Boss Wan..."
Even the DJ on stage stopped the music. The gazes of many customers turned towards Wan Yunting, who was just entering, with all the focus on him. Some didn't know who he was, but most did.
After all, the events of that night had already spread throughout the entire underground forces of Huadu...
Wan Yunting nodded to Old Gou and the others and went directly to Man Hu's office on the third floor. Lao Hei waved his hand, signaling the DJ to continue, and the music started playing again. However, the surrounding guests were quite shaken, knowing that the person who had just entered was Boss Wan, who had just taken over the North, South, and West districts...
"Boss Wan..."
Seeing Wan Yunting enter, Man Hu immediately got up to greet him. Yang Dong, who was sitting on the sofa, also stood up. His sharp gaze was scrutinizing Wan Yunting.
"This must be Boss Yang."
Wan Yunting said with a smile, meeting Yang Dong's gaze frankly. Then he smiled and nodded, "Boss Wan, I've heard a lot about you."
"Heh, please sit down."
Wan Yunting walked over. Before Yang Dong could sit down, he plopped down and crossed his legs, assuming a boss-like posture.
Yang Dong observed this and smiled before sitting down as well.
"Do you have any cigars? Give me one."
Wan Yunting turned to Man Hu and asked. Man Hu immediately brought over a box of cigars. Wan Yunting took one, brought it to his nose to smell, and smiled, "Ling Xianzong really knew how to enjoy himself, smoking such good cigars!"
"Boss Yang, would you like one?"
Wan Yunting then offered the cigar to Yang Dong, who was sitting beside him. Yang Dong took the cigar and smiled, "The death of Boss Ling, you did it, didn't you!"
As soon as he said this, Man Hu, who was standing nearby, was stunned, and his expression turned grim.
"Heh heh..."
Wan Yunting smiled, looking completely unfazed. He took out a cigar cutter, elegantly trimmed a cigar, and then took out a lighter, flicking it to light the cigar...