Qin He felt a sense of oppression in her heart: "I'm sorry, Wang Jiming, don't worry, I will definitely get you guys—"
Wang Jiming, without waiting for Qin He to finish, roughly pushed her away.
"Stop spouting such nonsense! How many times have I heard you say this recently? If you're so capable, then hurry up and let us out. You always say it, but have you actually done it? Am I not still here? What you just said implies I haven't been working or studying the medical records, right! Stop pretending to be kind. If I die, it'll be because you dragged me down!"
Gao Lang, standing behind a table not far away, slammed the medical records in his hand onto the table and rushed over angrily.
"What are you throwing a tantrum about! Wang Jiming, have you forgotten how Miss Qin helped us before? Are you someone who can only share good times but not hardships?"
Wang Jiming's glasses dangled from the tip of his nose, dark circles under his eyes.
He widened his eyes, the whites filled with bloodshot veins, and he roared as he grabbed Gao Lang's collar.
"Do you think I want this? I just want to live! When did I share good times? When awards were given, and people talked about my contributions, I always said it was Miss Qin's doing. I've already treated her well!"
Qin He fell silent, standing by. It was true, Wang Jiming was not a bad person, in fact, his morals and character were much higher than many others.
She had been very gentle with Wang Jiming recently due to her guilt, but now—
Qin He stepped forward and pulled Wang Jiming away. Although she was taking medication given by Shen Yizong daily and her hands lacked strength, she used leverage to push Wang Jiming back onto the sofa.
"Wang Jiming, I truly let you down in this matter, and I've said it before, I will find a way to get you all out. But if you want to get out alive now, you have to listen to me!"
Qin He gritted her teeth, "Otherwise, I don't mind becoming a heartless bastard! I'll just owe you in the next life to repay you!"
She had to control the situation now to have any hope of survival!
Wang Jiming stared fixedly at Qin He. After a long while, he suddenly burst into tears.
"I know I shouldn't hate you, I should hate the bastard who kidnapped us. But I also know that I was brought here because of you. I don't want to die, Qin He. Although I've seen life and death countless times in my many years as a medical professional, I don't want to die."
Qin He sighed softly and gently took Wang Jiming's hand.
She lowered her voice, "Trust me one last time, okay? Just like when we researched the illness before, I will find a way."
Gao Lang stood aside, his face full of anger, and said nothing more.
It was Li Fengrui who walked over, "Wang Jiming, the situation is here. Our top priority is to solve the problem. You are an adult, you should understand."
Wang Jiming eventually left and went back to the bedroom.
Qin He watched his retreating figure, her heart filled with resolve.
At worst, she would sacrifice herself; she wouldn't let others be implicated.
...
Qingcheng.
Qin Corporation Conference Room.
Gu Qichen, Qin Yun, and Qian Zimo sat around a conference table.
None of the three were in good spirits; their faces were gloomy, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.
"What's the situation with Lu Mingxi? He's been out of contact for three days!" Qian Zimo frowned, looking at Qin Yun, "Aren't you good friends with him? Have you tried to contact him?"
Qin Yun's face was ashen, and his voice was low, "I called the Lu family several times. Both the Lu family and his colleagues at the company said he's on a business trip to another city. It seems a branch of Lu's corporation has encountered some difficult issues recently."
Qian Zimo rubbed his head fiercely, "Alright, he wasn't sharing information with us anyway. I've thoroughly searched Qingcheng during this time and can confirm that there are no members of the Lev organization in the province where Qingcheng is located. As for China as a whole, we've checked various train stations, airports, and docks. There aren't many places left. I highly suspect that person took Qin He out of the country."
Gu Qichen's expression was cold, "If she's abroad, that's troublesome."
Qian Zimo nodded, "Yes, the Lev organization's base was previously in Italy, but that base has been destroyed. Now, no one knows their whereabouts. And with so many countries in the world, and many war-torn countries in Africa, it's impossible to search everywhere thoroughly."
Gu Qichen: "Then we'll search inch by inch!"
He clenched his fists. Ever since Qin He disappeared, his heart had been in his throat, never settling in his chest.
He could search inch by inch, but he feared it would be too late.
Qin Yun's eyes were filled with gloom, "Those people clearly wanted that book very badly, but they haven't sent anyone to exchange for it yet."
Qian Zimo frowned, "Qin Yun, do you know where that book is now? Perhaps we can take the initiative and lure them out with the book."
Qin Yun shook his head, "He'er knows the importance of that book and knows that group is coveting it, so she's unwilling to hand it over to me. Now, only she knows where that book is."
Silence hung in the office for a few seconds. Gu Qichen looked up, his usually serene face now sharp and cold, "That book is with me."
He had asked Qin He to keep the book several times before, and she had refused, but the last time, she had finally agreed.
Qian Zimo and Qin Yun simultaneously looked up at Gu Qichen.
"This time, I will formulate the plan," the man's expression was chilling.
Qian Zimo said, "If we want to make that group reveal themselves, we must ensure everyone knows that the book has reappeared."
Gu Qichen nodded, "I will hold a global auction for the Wanfang Lun."
Qin Yun frowned, "An auction? He'er treasures that book; she definitely wouldn't agree."
Qian Zimo mused.
"I remember Qin He saying that when this book was auctioned before, the auction house didn't recognize its value as medical literature and treated it as a simple ancient book, a relic, hence the price was only a few hundred thousand. This time, when we auction the Wanfang Lun, the three of us will be present. With our families' funding, it's impossible for the Wanfang Lun to fall into someone else's hands. But if someone keeps bidding on something that the public only values at a few hundred thousand—"
Qin Yun understood Qian Zimo's meaning, "Then it must be related to that group!"
"Yes, even if they send someone who doesn't know, at least there will be a trail!"
After the meeting, Gu Qichen left Qin's. He got into the car, and Yu Jing turned around from the front passenger seat, "President Gu, are we going back to the company?"
Gu Qichen's expression was grim.
"To Lu's!"
He was well aware of Lu Mingxi's feelings for Qin He. He wouldn't give up easily. For him to leave at this critical moment due to complicated issues at a branch company was impossible!
He must have found something out!