kingnovel Chapter 1383: Yunrui's sincerity: Bai Xiuxian's language art
Chapter 1383: Yunrui's sincerity: Bai Xiuxian's language art
"Then...is there any news about Yunxi now?" Gu Yunqian's voice was filled with a hint of expectation and a hint of fear.
Lin Junze shook his head, his tone heavy. "Captain Mark has reported that his men were last seen at the border of the Golden Triangle. Shen Chengyu's influence there is stronger than expected, and the terrain is complex. They haven't been able to find Yunxi's exact location yet. However, they have already identified several suspicious abandoned factories and are investigating them one by one."
Gu Yunqian's shoulders slumped instantly, his eyes filled with despair.
He leaned against the headboard, closed his eyes, and his mind flashed through the appearance of Yunxi from childhood to adulthood - the little girl who always followed him and sweetly called him "brother", the chemical genius with bright eyes and full of confidence in the laboratory, but now he was trapped in the Golden Triangle, and he didn't know how much suffering he had to endure.
"We can't wait any longer." Gu Yunqian opened his eyes suddenly, his eyes full of determination, "Even Captain Mark can't be trusted. If the young police officer can be bribed, so can Captain Mark."
"What do you have in mind?" Song Yuanzhe looked at him, his eyes full of anticipation. Over the past few days, although they had each been working hard on their own, they hadn't been able to find an effective breakthrough because they hadn't been able to get together and discuss things properly.
Gu Yunqian took a deep breath and tried to clear his mind. "I'll post a message on the dark web. There must be someone there who knows about the underground forces in the Golden Triangle and has a lot of hidden connections. If we can contact him and ask him to help find Yunxi's whereabouts, we might get results faster. Besides, the man named Shen must have some special requirements for chemicals to take Yunxi away, so it might be easier to find him along this line."
Lin Junze frowned, his tone tinged with worry. "Using the dark web and secret connections is fine, but Shen Chengyu has a lot of influence in the Golden Triangle, and people from the Nightingale Organization are also there. If our people are exposed, not only will they be unable to rescue Yunxi, but their lives may also be in danger."
"There are definitely risks, but we have no other choice." Song Yuanzhe's tone was serious. "Time is running out. Every day Yunxi stays in the Golden Triangle increases the danger. We must act quickly, even if there is only a glimmer of hope. We must give it a try."
The air was silent for a few seconds. Since Gu Yunqian was out of danger and everyone had planned what to do next, there was no need for them to stay and disturb the patient's recuperation.
After just an exchange of glances, everyone retreated, leaving only Su Xingya by the bedside.
She had just tucked in the quilt for Gu Yunqian when the phone on the bedside table vibrated slightly - it was a message from Lin Junze, with Bai Xiuxian's personal number attached, and an additional sentence at the end: "President Bai specifically instructed you to call her back when you wake up."
Gu Yunqian stroked the screen with his fingertips, a complex emotion in his heart - from being held hostage by Shen Chengyu to waking up from a coma, countless people who asked for help flashed through his mind, but he only didn't think of this old friend of his father's generation.
But it was this "forgotten" elder who extended a helping hand at the most critical moment, and this kindness is more profound than ever.
"Please dial for me." Gu Yunqian raised his eyes and looked at Su Xingya. His voice was still weak from just waking up, but it was more serious. "There are some things that I should say to Aunt Bai in person."
Su Xingya nodded and pressed the dial button. The phone rang only twice before it was picked up. Bai Xiuxian's gentle yet powerful voice came from the receiver, like silk soaked in warm water, soft yet with an unmistakable texture: "Yunqian? Are you awake? Are you feeling better now?"
"Thank you Aunt Bai for your concern. I'm feeling much better." Gu Yunqian adjusted his posture to make his voice sound steadier. "This time, thanks to the people you sent, we wouldn't have been in such a mess otherwise. I should have called you the first thing I did after waking up, but I left you worried about me first. I'm really sorry, junior."
His words seemed like an apology, but they actually contained two hidden meanings - he expressed his gratitude and also quietly pointed out that "your help came in a timely and accurate manner", testing the other party's intentions.
Bai Xiuxian laughed softly on the other end of the phone, her laughter without any emotion: "You kid, you still talk about these empty formalities with your aunt. Back when your parents were young, our two families often visited each other. When you were a child, you always clamored to eat the osmanthus cake I made. Now that you're in trouble, I, as your aunt, can't just stand by and watch."
She deliberately brought up the old things, using "childhood friendship" to dilute the deliberate feeling of "precise assistance", which not only narrowed the distance, but also cleverly avoided the temptation in Gu Yunqian's words.
After a pause, she continued, "I heard you suffered a lot in the detention center. How's your appetite now? Did Su Yatou make you some nourishing soup? Girls are very attentive, so you should listen to her and not worry about her right after you wake up."
Every word was a question about her health, but Gu Yunqian understood it perfectly. "Don't worry about it just after waking up" was a hint that his priority was to recover, and there was no need to rush into details about support. "Su girl is so thoughtful" was both a compliment and a reminder that he had reliable people around him and didn't need to be overly wary of her help. These words were perfectly executed, sounding like the advice of an elder, yet also carrying a gentle, unyielding control.
Gu Yunqian's fingers tightened around the phone, but his expression remained respectful. "Don't worry, Xingya took good care of me. It's just that I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble this time. Not only did you have to send a security team over, but you also had to keep an eye on Ankang Hospital. I'll remember this kindness and will definitely repay you in the future."
He spoke the word "repay" neither lightly nor heavily, but it carried the promise of the younger generation to the elder, and also implied that "there are some things between us that are not without ties, and I am aware of your efforts."
He deliberately did not ask "How did you know there was a problem with Ankang Hospital" or "How is the security team specifically deployed?" He just lowered his posture and waited for the other party to respond.
Bai Xiuxian seemed to see through his thoughts. Her tone remained gentle, but with a touch of experienced insight. "You're such a sensible child. What's the point of repaying something? I'm helping you partly out of respect for your parents, and partly out of love for you. How could such a good child have suffered so much?" She changed the subject and casually mentioned, "By the way, I heard about Yunxi's situation, too. The Golden Triangle is a chaotic place, so don't worry too much. I've asked my friends there to keep an eye on it, and I'll let you know as soon as I have any news."
As soon as these words came out, Gu Yunqian's heart sank suddenly - before he mentioned Gu Yunxi's whereabouts, Bai Xiuxian took the initiative to talk about it, and even revealed that "she has friends over there."
This was no accident. She not only kept an eye on developments in the UK, but was also fully aware of the situation in the Golden Triangle. Her words, "Don't worry," seemed comforting, but in reality, they implied, "I have more connections than you do, and you need my help."
Gu Yunqian took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart. His voice remained steady. "Thank you, Aunt Bai. I'm really sorry that you've been worrying about Yunxi. Captain Mark is already investigating at the border, and we've also contacted people on the dark web for help. We hope to find her as soon as possible."
He deliberately mentioned "Captain Mark" and "people from the dark web" to tell the other party that "we are not unprepared" and to test them - if Bai Xiuxian really wanted to help, would she reveal more clues about the Golden Triangle? If she had other intentions, how would she respond?