Chapter 36: I Won't Let You Get Away Either

"Now you're finally good at acting! Clearly you quietly took Yao Yao away, and now you're pretending not to know! I warn you, quickly tell me where Yao Yao is, or I won't let you go!"

"Gu Qingmeng tugged at Lu Xiwán's collar; from Lu Xiwán's perspective, Gu Qingmeng's snarling face left no trace of the usual peaceful days."

"Fu Sijue must be blind to think he could be so infatuated with a woman like that."

"\"Mr. Fu, you're just standing there watching, not saying a word? Miss Gu just slaps this huge black pot onto my head without even asking my opinion? \""

"Lu Xiwán's collar tightened, making her cough lightly twice, her face flushed red, not nervous at all."

"\"You kidnapped my child, and I still have to give you a heads‑up? \""

"Gu Qingmeng couldn't figure out what Lu Xiwán was thinking, so she forced herself to keep speaking."

"Lu Xixi stared blankly beside them, her little mind still unable to grasp what was happening."

"\"Miss Gu's comprehension must be off, too. I can't bear a kidnapping charge that big; may I ask for evidence? \""

"Lu Xiwán's complexion shifted slightly—Yao Yao disappearance?"

"\"Today I went to the kindergarten to pick up Xi Xi; the teacher said Yao Yao had already been taken away, so I didn't think much, assuming it was Mr. Fu's people who took her. \" Now this situation looks a bit tricky."

"Lu Xiwán turned her gaze to Fu Sijue standing behind Gu Qingmeng, \"Mr. Fu, why don't you go to the kindergarten and see for yourself? \""

"Gu Qingmeng sneered, \"Now everyone is going to the kindergarten to check the surveillance, just hitting your mark! Aren't you using this chance to extort a sum and then leave the country immediately? \""

"All the words were spoken by Gu Qingmeng; Lu Xiwán didn't even get a chance to defend herself."

"Lu Xiwán shook her head and gently pried apart Gu Qingmeng's grip on her hand."

"\"Then I want to ask Miss Gu, on what grounds do I abandon my status and stable income to threaten Mr. Fu? And it's in Haicheng—do you think I'm a fool? \""

"This is Fu Sijue's territory; as soon as Fu Sijue waves his hand, Lucy's every escape route will be cut off."

"Then it'll be like catching a turtle in a jar—just a matter of time."

"\"If I were a kidnapper, I wouldn't pick Yao Yao. Haicheng has many rich people, but few with power and influence like Mr. Fu; why would I make my own life miserable? \""

"Gu Qingmeng was choked by Lu Xiwán's words, her throat stuck, unable to speak for a long while."

"Lu Xixi finally caught on and hurried to Gu Qingmeng's side."

"\"My mommy wouldn't do that! My mommy is a good person; she wouldn't kidnap Yao Yao. You must have misunderstood... \""

"A child's emotions are always volatile; Lu Xixi flopped onto Gu Qingmeng's lap, crying and shouting, shattering Gu Qingmeng's psychological defense."

"\"Shut up! \" Gu Qingmeng impatiently brushed Lu Xixi away."

"An accident happened at that moment; the scene felt familiar. Gu Qingmeng widened her eyes trying to salvage it, but to no avail."

"An adult's unconscious hard shove sent Lu Xixi's tiny body stumbling backward, tripping on the carpet and crashing onto the edge of the table."

"The little girl's sharp cries instantly filled the entire Living Room, and Gu Qingmeng panicked."

"\"I didn't do it on purpose! \" At this point, who would care? Lu Xixi's wailing as a little kid melted everyone's hearts."

"Especially, blood was still flowing from Lu Xixi's head."