Lou Tingsi looked at the woman and said in a deep voice, "Song Yu."
The woman instinctively straightened her posture. "Yes."
Lou Tingsi turned to Qiao Chuchu. "This is Qiao Chuchu, the younger sister of my friend. You can address her as Miss Qiao. Take care of her; she doesn't speak French."
Song Yu frowned slightly and walked over to Qiao Chuchu.
Qiao Chuchu felt as if a mountain had been thrust in her face and glanced down at Song Yu's shoes.
Flat-soled combat boots.
【Holy cow! This girl must be at least six feet tall!!!】
Song Yu extended her hand. "Hello, I'm Song Yu."
Qiao Chuchu cautiously shook her hand. "Hello, Qiao Chuchu."
Song Yu stepped aside and gestured. "After you."
Qiao Chuchu nervously brushed past her, taking several deep breaths.
Lou Tingsi noticed her subtle movements and chuckled softly. "Song Yu, she's the one who saved my son's life. You must treat her with the utmost respect."
Song Yu glanced at Qiao Chuchu with a hint of surprise, her previously defiant expression softening slightly. "Understood."
She walked directly to Qiao Chuchu's side.
Qiao Chuchu glanced back uneasily at Lou Tingsi.
Lou Tingsi was speaking to the three other men. Noticing Qiao Chuchu's gaze, he waved at her and mouthed, "Don't be afraid of her. She listens to me."
Qiao Chuchu stood beside Song Yu like a little bean, nodding and straightening her back as she walked forward with confidence.
Lou Tingsi couldn't help but laugh. "Look how nervous she is. It's quite amusing."
The three men turned to look at Qiao Chuchu, all wearing mischievous grins. "Boss, it seems you've found someone special."
Lou Tingsi was taken aback and frowned. "Nonsense. Don't spread rumors. I just find her interesting, that's all."
Zhu Changming smirked slyly. "Oh, just interesting, huh? But Boss, you've never been fond of women. I've never heard you say someone was interesting before."
Lou Tingsi clicked his tongue and glared at them reproachfully. "Is everything prepared?"
They nodded. "Yes, the handover is in one hour!"
Lou Tingsi gave a nod and motioned for Zhu Changming to follow him. "Come here."
Zhu Changming scurried over. "Brother!~"
Lou Tingsi glanced at the other two. "There might be a traitor among us. Song Yu, Uncle Wang, and Da Qiang are all suspects. Qiao Chuchu is my honored guest. Make sure your trusted men keep her safe."
Zhu Changming was shocked. "A traitor? How are you so sure? Did they reveal themselves?"
"That's not your concern," Lou Tingsi said firmly. "Just know that Qiao Chuchu must not be harmed. I'll also inform the three of them about my hiding spot. Stay close to me. Whoever comes to kill me is the traitor. Got it?"
Zhu Changming nodded nervously. "Understood!"
He also looked a bit heartbroken, lowering his head sadly. "But I never thought there would be a traitor among us. It seems we have no choice but to act."
Lou Tingsi patted his shoulder reassuringly. "Changming, I've known you since you were five. I took you in when I was fifteen, and I've always treated you like my own brother. I know this is hard for you, but in our line of work, we can't afford to be soft-hearted."
To him, there were only three trusted confidants.
Zhu Changming was the exception.
He was like a son to him, a brother he had raised from childhood.
Zhu Changming kept his head low, his voice filled with disappointment. "Yes, rest assured, I'll make sure my men take good care of Miss Qiao."
Meanwhile, hidden in the shadows of the airport, Ying Chen sat in his car, chewing gum lazily as he picked up a pair of binoculars and locked onto Qiao Chuchu's vehicle.
He had flown here early just to keep an eye on Qiao Chuchu.
This woman seemed to have the ability to predict the future, but she didn't realize her thoughts were leaking out.
Based on his observations, those close to her could hear her inner thoughts and believed them completely.
Qiao Chuchu had predicted that Lou Tingsi had a traitor in his ranks.
She had also predicted that Ying Chen had a traitor in his.
But now, Qiao Chuchu had come to help Lou Tingsi, completely ignoring Ying Chen as if he were just a passerby.
Clearly, Qiao Chuchu didn't care about him.
But he couldn't afford not to care about his own survival!
Ying Chen irritably unbuttoned his collar, his eyes fixed on Qiao Chuchu's car. "Keep a close eye on her. Don't lose her. I want her alive."
The subordinate in the passenger seat nodded and picked up the walkie-talkie. "All units, follow Qiao Chuchu closely. If we're going to kidnap her, make sure she's alive."
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Qiao Chuchu sat uneasily in the back seat of the car, watching as Lou Tingsi and Zhu Changming got into another vehicle.
As their car drove further away, her anxiety grew. "Is Mr. Lou going to negotiate the deal now?"
Song Yu stood outside the car without answering. Someone whispered something to her, and she abruptly closed the car door.
Qiao Chuchu was startled and got out of the car. "Song Yu, aren't you coming?"
"I need to go with the boss for the deal. Someone else will take care of you," Song Yu said coldly, taking a pistol from one of her subordinates. "The boss wants you to go home and rest. Tomorrow morning, we'll take you shopping and sightseeing."
Qiao Chuchu frowned and stepped closer. "Um... Can I go with you? I'm worried about your boss's safety."
Song Yu paused while adjusting her wrist guard and glanced down at her with a mocking expression. "No."
Qiao Chuchu: "...I know you don't trust me much, but I can use a gun, drive, and even sneak around. I have skills. Lend me your pistol, and I can show you."
Song Yu let out a cold laugh. "How fascinating. A delicate princess who needs to be carried to bed actually knows how to use a gun? Is it a water gun?"
Qiao Chuchu: "?"
The strong women around Song Yu burst into laughter.
Song Yu sneered as she brushed past Qiao Chuchu. "Escort Miss Qiao into the car. Make sure she's not hurt. Let her eat and buy whatever she wants. Under no circumstances should she feel slighted. That's the boss's explicit order."
Several subordinates who had run over nodded. "Understood."
Qiao Chuchu frowned, watching helplessly as Song Yu got into another Jeep and disappeared from view.
A bespectacled, well-mannered man walked up to her with a smile. "Miss Qiao, hello. I'm one of Zhu Changming's men. You can call me Jack. Please get in the car, and I'll take you to the boss's home."
Reluctantly, she complied and got into the car, clearly in low spirits.
Jack held a tablet and said, "The trip will take about an hour and a half. You can sleep, watch a movie, or listen to music. Is there anything I can do for you?"
Qiao Chuchu was growing increasingly agitated.
She clenched her fists. The effects of the strength-enhancing pill should still be active.
The system's items usually disappeared at 8 a.m. the next day.
It was currently 4 a.m. in China.
She had four more hours before the pill's effects wore off.
She glanced at her phone. Her Chinese mobile data didn't work abroad. "I need Wi-Fi."
Jack quickly connected her.
Her WeChat notifications started pinging nonstop.
Pei Yuan: 「Have you landed yet?」
Pei Che: 「Where are you?」
Pei Youchuan: 「Bye, call me on video when you land.」
Pei Fengnong: 「Send a message when you land.」
Pei Mu and Pei Ci: 「Call us on video in this group as soon as you land!」
Pei Buxian: 「Have you landed yet have you landed yet have you landed yet have you landed yet have you landed yet have you landed yet have you landed yet?」
Weisheng Huailing: 「Have you landed, sister? Can you give me a video call, sister?」
Weisheng Biehe: 「Give me a call.」
Weisheng Wenzhan: 「Where are you now?」
Weisheng Yucan: 「Don't be blinded by just one man. Don't give up the whole forest for one tree.」
Lin Qing: 「Stay safe! Have a great trip~~~~~」
Lin Shen: 「I can't sleep. Can you send me a voice message after you land?」
Lou Yuejue: 「I miss you and Dad, sister. I'll be waiting at home for you to come back.」
A friend request: 「Hello, I'm Ying Chen. Please accept my request.」
Qiao Chuchu: "..."
She was starting to forget what the words "have you landed" even meant.
And what was with Weisheng Yucan's random comment? Did she send it to the wrong person?
