"Shouldn't be. According to our observations, Wu Mei hasn't left since her appearance.
Moreover, that's her biological son. Since she's come all this way, she'll want to stay for a while longer," Yin Xi analyzed earnestly.
After speaking, the two walked side-by-side toward the inpatient building.
It was the weekend, and the hospital was crowded. They stood among the people waiting for the elevator.
Before long, the elevator came down from upstairs and opened, disgorging a crowd of people.
Some wore masks, others didn't.
After much effort, the two squeezed in once the people had disembarked.
As the elevator began to ascend, Jin Jingchen suddenly tugged Yin Xi's arm and whispered,
"Among the people who got off the elevator just now, there was a middle-aged woman wearing a black mask. She seemed nervous. I think she might be the one we're looking for."
Yin Xi was startled and looked at him in surprise, "Are you sure?"
"Mmm," Jin Jingchen thought for a moment before replying, "Judging by her eyes and build, it's 90% her."
Wu Mei had worked for the Jin family for many years, and Jin Jingchen had seen her numerous times there. The more he thought about it, the more he felt the woman just now resembled her.
At that moment, the elevator stopped on the fifth floor. The two exited the elevator, understanding each other without a word, and ran towards the stairwell.
By the time they reached the third floor, Yin Xi was already out of breath, leaning on the handrail to stop.
Jin Jingchen also had to halt his steps, turning back to help her.
Yin Xi repeatedly waved her hands at him, "Jin Jingchen, don't worry about me. Hurry and chase Wu Mei. We'll contact each other by phone later."
"Alright. Be careful," Jin Jingchen said, giving her a deep look before turning and running downstairs.
When Yin Xi arrived at the first floor, Jin Jingchen was nowhere to be seen.
She circled the courtyard once but couldn't find him. Just then, her phone rang.
Yin Xi took it out, saw it was Jin Jingchen, and immediately answered, "Jin Jingchen, where are you?"
"In an alley to the left of the hospital. Hurry over."
Upon hearing this, Yin Xi immediately hung up the phone and ran towards the location.
From a distance, she saw Jin Jingchen fighting with a man. Wu Mei stood to the side, calling out in a panic,
"Second Young Master, Brother, please don't fight."
Seeing this, Yin Xi rushed forward to stop them, "Stop, don't fight. I'll call the police if you continue."
Only then did they stop fighting, turning their heads to look at her in unison.
"Miss Yin, why is it you?" the man asked, extremely shocked.
Yin Xi was also surprised to encounter a familiar face in this unfamiliar county town.
"Steward Wu, why are you here?"
Steward Wu immediately straightened up and replied respectfully, "I'm here to see my nephew.
Do you and this Second Young Master Jin know each other?"
"Mmm, he's my classmate." Yin Xi's gaze darted back and forth a few times before she asked, "You called Ms. Wu 'sister' just now. Could she be your sister?"
"Indeed. My own sister," Steward Wu replied earnestly after glancing at Wu Mei.
"Oh? What a coincidence. It seems I'll have to ask for your help today." Yin Xi's face broke into a smile.
Steward Wu quickly said, "Miss Yin, please don't be polite. I will definitely help if I can."
"Good. This favor is related to your sister. First, help me persuade her to stop running away," Yin Xi said meaningfully, glancing at Wu Mei.
Wu Mei couldn't help but take a step back. Jin Jingchen immediately moved behind her, blocking her escape route.
"What's wrong? Did Ah Mei do something wrong that you're looking for her here?" Steward Wu asked, looking confused.
Yin Xi glanced down at her wristwatch and replied, "It's a long story. It's lunchtime now. Why don't we find a restaurant and chat while we eat?"
"No. I'm not going," Wu Mei said, waving her hands in refusal.
Steward Wu stepped forward and took her arm, "Ah Mei, don't be afraid. Miss Yin is the owner of the family where I worked. She's a very kind person.
No matter what mistake you've made, as long as you explain the situation to her, she will forgive you."
"No. Brother, you don't know the truth. This matter isn't... isn't that simple. I... I can't go with them," Wu Mei sobbed, struggling.
Jin Jingchen glared at her coldly, "Wu Mei, do you think you can still escape now?"
"I, I..." Wu Mei looked at him with panic and suddenly burst into tears.