"Other than that, I have no other demands, so I hope Mr. Ding can fulfill my conditions as soon as possible."
Lin Yan spoke her conditions with great firmness, and she had the capital to be so firm.
"Miss Lin's requirements will be met to the best of our ability. As long as Miss Lin cooperates, everything can be discussed."
The car started driving as they spoke. Lin Yan noticed they were driving towards the outskirts of the city.
It seemed that despite their grand pronouncements, they were still hesitant to confront Mr. Du. She wondered when her father and Mr. Du would discover her disappearance.
If Mr. Du could help her get her father out, that would be great, but she doubted her father would be so obedient. Not just her father, but also Lin Tong and his wife, Zhang Ma, and others. Too many people, too large a target. If they wanted to leave, it would be difficult.
Therefore, this matter required careful planning. Lin Yan leaned back against the car seat and gazed out at the passing scenery, lost in thought.
Ding Zeqi watched Lin Yan's compliance and said nothing. When they reached their destination, they would have to retrieve Lin Yan's list to prepare her belongings.
This woman was truly contradictory. Although born into a prominent family and accustomed to a life of luxury, she could single-handedly oversee the establishment of a military factory.
Perhaps not just one military factory. Her cooperation with Mr. Du extended beyond a single military factory to many heavy industrial plants. This was also why Mr. Du protected her so fiercely.
With her, it was equivalent to having an inexhaustible supply of firearms. He truly couldn't understand how such a woman, born into wealth and accustomed to comfort, could possess such capabilities.
He had met scientific research experts before, but none of them were like Miss Lin.
Since the name Lin Yan entered their view, she had brought them countless surprises. This woman was simply a genius in every sense of the word! It seemed there was nothing in this world she couldn't do.
He felt that her easy compliance this time was likely out of consideration for her relatives. Otherwise, taking her away would not have been a simple matter.
The car stopped in front of a courtyard on the outskirts. Ding Zeqi got out first and opened the car door for Lin Yan.
"We have arrived, Miss Lin, please. You may have to stay here for a few days. Although it's a bit rudimentary, it's quiet here."
He explained this to Lin Yan after she alighted from the car.
Lin Yan made no complaints and followed him into the courtyard.
The courtyard was quite large, likely with three interconnected sections. It was probably a manor house of some wealthy family that they had requisitioned.
As Lin Yan approached the entrance, she sensed many people within the courtyard, their breathing light. It was evident they were trained individuals.
So, they valued her quite highly, deploying so many people to guard her, a "weak woman." However, these guards were likely to defend against Mr. Du's forces, not her.
After all, her outward persona was that of a helpless young lady from a wealthy family, so these people probably wouldn't be too guarded against her. Once her father received the news, she could try to escape.
However, her stay in this place probably wouldn't be long. Once her family packed her belongings and sent them over, they would likely move her as soon as possible.
She surmised they would send her to Nanjing, as the government was located there. She would likely meet some high-ranking officials. As for where the military factories would be built, that was not for her to know or suggest.
But it was unlikely to be anywhere without access to raw materials for these weapons, was it?
However, no matter where they took her, they would keep her under strict guard, preventing any contact with the outside world. Therefore, the journey to Nanjing would be when their guard was weakest, and thus her best opportunity to escape.
The courtyard was kept very clean, and the room Lin Yan was to stay in had likely been redecorated.
Lin Yan surveyed the room and found it very similar to her own bedroom, indicating they had been paying attention to her for a considerable time.
Though not very large, the room was complete with a wardrobe and a dressing table. Adjacent to it was a room for her to wash up.
She first checked the window and found it nailed shut, impossible to open. The door, however, was unlocked, but several people stood outside. Although not right at the door, they were all intently watching this direction.
Lin Yan then moved to the wardrobe and opened it. Inside, she found many clothes. Any piece she picked up fit her perfectly and was in her usual style. The material was good, but the cut and stitching were not particularly fine, suggesting they were made in haste.
She should have been more vigilant. The first time Ding Zeqi appeared before her, she should have had Father Lin prepare for an immediate evacuation. Now she wouldn't be in such a passive situation.
This group had been targeting her for some time. She had trusted Mr. Du's confidentiality measures too much. They were after her, likely because her various enterprises were too conspicuous.
Perhaps they initially just wanted to see if her industries had any other support or simply to skim some profits. After all, her appearance was too abrupt, and her actions too high-profile.
They must have suspected her identity, thinking she might have been developed as a spy for some country abroad.
But they never expected to find such a great surprise upon closer examination.
Lin Yan put down the clothes and sat down at the dressing table.
Listening to the sounds of guards changing and conversations outside, Lin Yan knew that dinner time was approaching. They would likely bring her food soon.
Therefore, she immediately found paper and a pen in the room and wrote a letter to Father Lin to reassure him of her safety. She then compiled a list of items, intending to give it to Ding Zeqi when someone came to deliver food.
The fact that an intelligence station chief had personally come indicated that they were taking her very seriously. They must have seen the weapons produced by the military factories.
This letter to reassure her father was flawless, and the item list had no issues. She wasn't worried about them inspecting it; as long as they delivered it to Father Lin, it would suffice.
She had already discussed this matter with Father Lin. If he received the letter, he would likely arrange for her family to evacuate as soon as possible.
Once she confirmed their safety, she could leave without any reservations. As for where she would go next, she had already made up her mind.
"Knock, knock, knock," the sound of knocking on the door came as Lin Yan had predicted.
"Miss Lin, I'm here to bring you dinner," Ding Zeqi's voice could be heard.
Lin Yan was somewhat surprised. She hadn't expected him to deliver dinner personally. However, this meant she wouldn't have to bother with intermediaries.
Lin Yan walked to the door and opened it, seeing Ding Zeqi standing there with a tray.
"Dinner was prepared in a bit of a rush, please bear with us, Miss Lin!" Ding Zeqi was exceedingly polite.
"Come in!" Lin Yan moved aside, letting Ding Zeqi enter.