1289 Worried Sick 1
Li Si quickly handed a document to Mu Yuchen who frowned as his expression darkened. He quietly glanced through the document, and his frown worsened as he read further into it. Then, he looked up at Li Si.
“Are you sure that Ah Mo met Gu Qiwu in City B?
Li Si nodded. “Yes, Master! That has been confirmed. Ah Mo and Gu Qiwu met up at a secret location, but Ah Mo never mentioned it to us. I wonder what he had in mind. Master…since Ah Mo didn’t even tell you about it, do you think…” he spoke hesitantly.
However, Mu Yuchen interrupted his sentence halfway, “Don’t speculate. I know Ah Mo very well. He wouldn’t do something meaningless. Moreover, we can’t just deny Gu Qiwu’s relationship with Lingshi, so their meeting is not unusual. Since we now know that, find out Gu Qiwu’s schedule. Look into his meeting with Qi Lei, and who else saw the two of them that day.”
After he gave his orders, Li Si voiced out his doubts, “Yes, Master! Master, do you think they were kidnapped?”
Mu Yuchen put the document down. “Kidnapped? It’s not likely. We should’ve received demands for ransom already if it’s a kidnapping. Besides, they should know who Ah Mo and Qi Lei are. Unless the kidnappers have a death wish and want to take the risk, money aside, what’s the reason for taking them away?” he analyzed with a cold grin on his face.
Li Si nodded. “Make sense. If it’s not for money, I bet they have some other intentions behind it such as information or something else?”
“It’s too early to make a conclusion right now. We’ll wait and see what’s going to happen next.”
“Master, could they be in danger? This should have happened last night, and it’s the stormy season in City B in the past few days, so it will be difficult to search…”
“We can’t stop right here. Work on it,” Mu Yuchen said.
“Yes, Master!”
After Li Si left the room, Mu Yuchen thought to himself for a while. In the end, he decided to make a phone call.
Back at the quiet Mu residence, Mu Tangchuan and Zhuang Shurong had just lain down on the bed when Mu Yuchen called. Mu Tangchuan was surprised to see who was calling, but he did not hesitate to answer.
“Hello? Ah Chen?” Mu Tangchuan’s voice was kind and gentle. “It should be pretty late over there already, but you’re still awake?”
Zhuang Shurong inched closer and listened when she heard her son’s voice.
“We just got into bed. Your mother was wondering when you’re coming home. I know about what happened to Zimo. What’s the situation now? Is everything alright there? Uncle Zhou was complaining to me this morning. You need to tell Zimo to settle down soon. He’s not that young anymore.” Mu Tangchuan was reminded of Su Zhengxun’s darkened expression this morning.
Mu Yuchen smiled. “Don’t worry, Father, things are alright over here. Just believe in us. However, I do have something that I might need your help with.”
“Help?” Mu Tangchuan was on alert. Mu Yuchen hardly asked for help from him unless it was something extremely tricky, so it must be some big trouble. He quickly replied, “Fret not. What’s the matter? I’ll try my best.”
“Did Ah Mo contact the two of you recently?” Mu Yuchen asked.
Mu Tangchuan and Zhuang Shurong traded glances at each other. They could instantly tell something was not right.
“No, did something happen?” Mu Tangchuan sat on the bed with Zhuang Shurong following suit as she had a frown on her face.
Mu Yuchen briefly explained the situation to Mu Tangchuan, and their expressions darkened after hearing the grim news!
“Ridiculous! Who’d dare harm one of our family?” Unlike his usual humble self, Mu Tangchuan’s expression turned serious as he slammed the bedside table angrily, taking Zhuang Shurong by shock.
“Stay calm. Our priority is to think of a way to find them first.” Zhuang Shurong sighed. “I’m really worried about this happening right now. What should we tell Lingshi if something bad happens to him? Who would dare go against the Mu family?”
Mu Yuchen’s expression darkened as he got out of bed. “Whoever it may be, I won’t let this person get away easily.”
“Hey, get a coat. It’s cold outside!” Zhuang Shurong was worried to see her husband acting in rage, so she quickly put a coat over herself and grabbed one for Mu Tangchuan as she followed him out.
Mu Tangchuan went to the study room and made several phone calls. Meanwhile, Zhuang Shurong headed over and put the coat over his shoulders. She then stood aside and waited for him.
Mu Tangchuan’s tone on the phone was serious, Zhuang Shurong hardly saw her husband getting angry, so it had shocked her when Mu Yuchen had been arrested too.
“Alright, calm down now. Getting angry won’t solve the issue, have some water. You’re always like this when the children are involved.” Zhuang Shurong handed him a glass of water.
“How can you still stay calm? Do you know how chaotic the situation is right now?”
Naturally, Zhuang Shurong understood how he was feeling. The whole family had felt uneasy ever since Wang Hui left!