Jindi Man’s composure greatly impressed Huayan. If it were her, she would have already started cursing. Smiling, she ran over to him, gently knocking the armed police's hand away as she said, "Let go, let go. This person is my savior."
Jindi Man suddenly lowered his head and stared at her, eyes filled with surprise. He was her kidnapper, yet she had just turned around and called him her savior. Moreover, her eyes showed genuine concern.
Old Yang, standing behind them, took in the expressions on Huayan and Jindi Man’s faces. His clear eyes seemed to understand the situation between them at a glance. With a hint of puzzlement and amusement in his gaze, he nodded to the armed police.
Sitting in the car, Huayan pondered how to arrange for Jindi Man. Letting him stay at her home in the military district was definitely out of the question, and she worried that if he stayed elsewhere, Mother Hu might still try to kill him.
Old Yang and Huayan sat in the same car, while Jindi Man was in the car behind. Old Yang, seeing Huayan’s furrowed brow, asked, "Is something troubling you, girl? Tell me about it."
"I want to find a place for my friend to stay."
"Leave that to me. I promise he’ll have good food, a good place to stay, and no danger to his life."
"You can’t lock him up in the police station," Huayan whispered so only the two of them could hear.
Old Yang laughed heartily, "Don’t worry, I won’t. But how did you know I knew his identity?"
"Your sharp eyes see everything, I wouldn’t dare underestimate you," Huayan replied, sounding like she was flattering him with the truth.
This brought a hearty laugh from Old Yang. With that, Huayan’s worries were alleviated, and she quickly fell asleep. Old Yang, feeling sorry for her, draped his coat over her.
While Huayan was safely returning home, Mother Hu was experiencing a storm. She had learned that the assassins she sent not only failed to kill Huayan and her group but were also either killed or captured by the capital’s armed police. Even worse, Jindi Man had vanished without a trace.
"Check if he’s been locked up in jail. Make sure those captured assassins keep their mouths shut," Mother Hu’s voice was icy, frightening the person on the other end into trembling as they spoke.
Mother Hu was deeply troubled and couldn’t sleep all night. The next morning, she got up, looked in the mirror, and screamed, covering her face as she rushed out wearing a coat.
Hu Li, just coming out of her bedroom, saw her mother rushing out in such a disheveled state and was puzzled. She went downstairs and asked Hu Er in the dining room, "What happened to my mother?"
"I’m not sure," Hu Er replied, not daring to look up.
From Hu Er’s guilty demeanor, Hu Li knew things weren’t as simple as he said. She turned to Hu Da. Hu Da, catching Hu Li’s glance, blurted out, "I just saw Madam’s skin looked a bit saggy and her eyes were dark. She probably didn’t sleep well last night."
"Oh. You guys tidy up the documents on the desk in the study," Hu Li said. Everyone knew her mother loved beauty. If she didn’t sleep well, it was probably because she missed her father. This had happened before, so Hu Li didn’t pay much attention and focused on another matter.
From the documents, Hu Li sensed something fishy about Jindi Man’s situation, as if something important was being concealed by her parents. However, the documents were numerous and disorganized, and she hadn’t made any progress over the past few days. Now that her mother wasn’t around, Hu Li decided to seize the opportunity to investigate further.
"It’s my fault for being too complacent. Now, I’m trapped here by my mother," Hu Li, who usually didn’t talk much, suddenly said, as if this thought had been troubling him for a long time.
Hu Da and Hu Er exchanged worried glances. Hu Er said, "Master, don’t worry. Miss Huayan will be fine."
"Finish your meal and then come to the study immediately," Hu Li ignored his words, leaving this instruction as he skipped breakfast.
Hu Da and Hu Er were just as frustrated as Hu Li. They were used to being busy, but now being confined to the villa felt like wild tigers trapped in a cage, driving them crazy.
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Back home, Huayan had fallen asleep. Old Yang gently woke her. Still groggy, she took a comfortable bath, ate the lean meat porridge and two plates of vegetables prepared by Da Pang, and finally relaxed completely.
After finishing the second bowl of porridge, Huayan’s stomach felt warm. She asked Old Yang and found out that Jindi Man had been properly arranged. Then, she returned to her room, lay down in her warm bed filled with the scent of sunshine, and quickly fell asleep, feeling as cozy as being back in her mother’s womb.
However, by the middle of the night, she started sleeping restlessly, plagued by nightmares. It wasn’t until the afternoon of the next day that she fully woke up. Although Old Yang and the others wanted her to stay in bed and rest, she couldn't lie still.
After confirming Jindi Man’s whereabouts, Huayan headed straight there. When she saw Jindi Man again, his scruffy beard had been trimmed, making him look clean and sharp, though she was puzzled by the bit of stubble he left. "Why didn’t you shave it all off?" she asked.
Jindi Man poured Huayan a glass of water, touched his stubble, and said, "Disguise."
"When do you plan to leave?" Huayan didn’t mind his terse response and started discussing the arrangements for his departure.
"Can it be today?" Jindi Man asked, staring into Huayan’s eyes. He was restless, eager to return to Germany to investigate matters. Last night, he dreamt of growing wings and flying back to Germany in an instant—a clear sign that his dreams were influenced by his daytime thoughts.
Huayan wasn’t surprised by his urgency, but arranging for him to leave today seemed challenging. "Wait a moment," she said, getting up to call Old Yang to discuss the matter.
Old Yang, however, questioned her decision, "Do you really want to let him go? He’s unpredictable and could pose a future threat." He explained his concerns to Huayan in detail.
"I’ve made up my mind," Huayan said after some thought, remaining resolute.
"Alright, I’ll arrange it right away. I’ll come to pick you up when everything is ready."
Huayan returned to the sofa, and Jindi Man, still uneasy, asked, "How’s it going?" He knew it would be nearly impossible to leave the mainland safely on his own, as he had noticed several suspicious individuals monitoring international departures.
"Don’t worry, it’s being handled. We should have an answer soon." Seeing Jindi Man visibly relax, Huayan felt relieved too. She added, "If you encounter any difficulties in Germany, let me know. I’ll help as much as I can—except for murder, arson, or smuggling."
Touched by Huayan’s offer, Jindi Man couldn’t help but roll his eyes at the last part.
"Do you need help packing your things?"
"Just this," Jindi Man said, pointing to a large black bag by the sofa.
Seeing him in such a vagabond state made Huayan feel a pang of sadness; children without mothers were indeed pitiful.
Not long after, Old Yang knocked on the door. Huayan opened it to find him standing there, accompanied by several men who weren’t military personnel. Their sharp eyes indicated they were seasoned individuals from the underworld.
After inviting them in, Old Yang introduced them, "These men are very reliable. With them, he will reach Germany safely."
The men exchanged looks with Jindi Man, mutual recognition in their eyes. Only then did the room’s tense atmosphere relax, and Huayan felt relieved.
These men were elites; without their approval and Old Yang’s instructions, Jindi Man’s safe return to Germany would have been extremely difficult.
When it was time to send Jindi Man off at the airport, Huayan gave him a card—an international bank card usable in Germany with a balance of tens of thousands. Jindi Man accepted it without hesitation and thanked Huayan before boarding the plane without looking back. He left the mainland unnoticed by everyone.
Mother Hu received the news five days after Jindi Man’s departure, by which time he was likely sipping tea in Germany. Enraged, her recent beauty treatments were rendered useless.
Her brows were furrowed with anger, forehead wrinkled with worry, and her eyes bloodshot. If Hu Li saw her, he would think she was possessed by a malevolent spirit. Moreover, she had heard that Huayan had helped Jindi Man escape safely, which infuriated her. She had expected Huayan to at least not interfere, never imagining she would assist him.
In her fury, Mother Hu presented the news of Huayan aiding Jindi Man’s escape to Hu Li, omitting her own involvement in the kidnapping and attempted murder. She hoped to regain some ground in this lost battle by inciting Hu Li’s anger and disgust towards Huayan.
Hu Da and Hu Er, unaware of the contents, watched as Hu Li’s expression changed dramatically upon reading it. In their anxiety, Hu Li coldly asked, "Has Mother been keeping tabs on Huayan?"
Mother Hu hadn’t expected her son to not only recover his composure but also question her. His tone suggested he was holding her accountable. Her face darkened with anger as she shouted, "What do you mean? As your mother, am I not entitled to know her whereabouts?"
"You are, as long as your intentions are pure," Hu Li replied coldly.
"I see you’ve been bewitched by that vixen, speaking to me so disrespectfully. Where are your manners?" Mother Hu fumed, almost bursting with rage.
Hu Da and Hu Er stood by, ears pricked and bodies tense, observing the situation. They speculated that Mother Hu had done something against Huayan, which prompted Hu Li’s stern questioning. Initially, they feared Mother Hu had found something to incriminate Huayan, but now it seemed the opposite.
"I told you not to harm Huayan or use any underhanded tactics against her. Did you truly abide by that?" Hu Li’s gaze, though seemingly indifferent, scrutinized Mother Hu.
Mother Hu trembled with fear, knowing that while Hu Li was usually very filial, his merciless nature could surface unexpectedly. She struggled to keep her composure, hoping Hu Li wouldn’t notice her unease.
From her subtle expressions, Hu Li understood the situation. Despite not knowing why Huayan helped Jindi Man, he chose to trust that she had her reasons for doing so.