Chapter 643: Preparing to Act

On the other side—

Jiang Baobao and the others had already arrived in Europe at the fastest possible speed.

Li Xiao had several secret residences here and had long since arranged everything.

But unexpectedly, as soon as they landed, Jiang Baobao suddenly developed a high fever.

Several people busied themselves taking care of her for an entire day, and it wasn't until evening that Jiang Baobao slowly regained consciousness.

"Baobao, are you awake?"

Cai Xiaotang had been guarding the bedside, and seeing her open her eyes, she hurriedly and carefully helped her sit up.

"Are you hungry? Do you want to eat something? No, wait, you should drink some hot water first..."

Cai Xiaotang scrambled to grab the water glass from the bedside table, wanting her to drink a little.

Jiang Baobao, however, waved her hand.

"Is there any news about Tiantian..."

Her voice was somewhat hoarse, and her first priority was to inquire about her daughter's whereabouts.

Cai Xiaotang felt a sour ache in her heart and shook her head gently.

"Not yet... Li Xiao and Li Beijue are talking in the study right now. I should make you something to eat first; your body will break down if you go on like this..."

"Xiao Tang, I have no appetite."

Jiang Baobao leaned against the bedside listlessly, looking out the window with hollow eyes.

Cai Xiaotang felt a pang in her heart, but she still forced herself to keep her spirits up and persuaded her: "Baobao, you absolutely cannot collapse. Look, at the very least, we are now in the same place as Tiantian. It won't be long before we can definitely rescue her. You wouldn't want her to see you looking sick when she comes back, would you?"

She used almost all her patience, earnestly trying to persuade Jiang Baobao.

Jiang Baobao blinked, but she couldn't help but let terrible thoughts surface in her mind.

Can Tiantian really be rescued?

Or rather... can she really be rescued safe and sound?

After experiencing something like this, how much trauma will it leave on her soul?

And how much time will it take to recover?

Jiang Baobao's head was splitting with pain; even though she knew she shouldn't be so pessimistic, she couldn't help but repeat the worst-case scenarios in her mind over and over again.

If that little girl really met with some accident, then I would also...

"Baobao..."

Cai Xiaotang suddenly grabbed Jiang Baobao's hand, pulling her out of the whirlpool of her thoughts.

Jiang Baobao snapped back to reality and saw Cai Xiaotang looking at her with concern, her face also unable to hide her exhaustion, and she suddenly felt a bit apologetic.

What was she doing?

Everyone was searching for Tiantian's whereabouts with such urgency.

And yet she still needed everyone to divide their attention to take care of her... wasn't she just adding to the trouble?

Jiang Baobao's gaze flickered for a moment, and she hurriedly said: "Xiao Tang, please make me something to eat..."

Hearing that she was finally willing to eat, Cai Xiaotang's face instantly lit up with joy: "Okay! I already made it, and it's been kept warm. I'll go get it for you right now!"

As Cai Xiaotang spoke, she stood up quickly and went straight to the kitchen downstairs.

Jiang Baobao had been running a fever for a day, so at this moment, she was only fit to drink some white porridge.

But for her, it was enough to replenish her energy.

She ate a little bit, then drifted off into a drowsy sleep again.

Li Xiao and Li Beijue also stayed in the study until the small hours of the morning before finally coming out to go to the room to check on Jiang Baobao.

"Shh—!"

Hearing someone push the door open, Cai Xiaotang immediately signaled for the two of them to be quiet.

Li Beijue and Li Xiao instantly lightened their footsteps and carefully approached the bedside.

"How is she?"

Li Beijue sat by the bedside with a pained heart and reached out to test the temperature of Jiang Baobao's forehead.

Cai Xiaotang lowered her voice and replied: "She ate a little in the afternoon, then she's been sleeping ever since. She still had a recurring low fever just a while ago, but I've already given her medicine..."

After she finished speaking, she hurriedly asked in a low voice: "How are things on your end? Is there any news?"

No sooner had Cai Xiaotang finished speaking than she saw Li Xiao nod.

"Let's go outside to talk."

Afraid of disturbing Jiang Baobao's rest, Cai Xiaotang gestured toward the door.

The three of them then stood up and went together to a spot further away outside the room.

"What news is there?"

Cai Xiaotang asked impatiently.

Li Xiao pondered for two seconds before replying: "I found the residence of the Viper here, and our people also sent word that he did indeed return with a little girl. She should be with him right now. If we want to rescue Tiantian, we have no choice but to take a risk..."

"A risk?"

Upon hearing this, Cai Xiaotang's heart tightened instantly: "What kind of risk? Are you going to go directly to his territory to snatch Tiantian back?"

"No."

Li Xiao responded.

After thinking for a moment, he continued: "The Viper's influence is all back in the country. He came this time to defect to a bigger financier. My people received news that he seems to want to hand Tiantian over directly, because he knows that this is the most effective way to threaten me..."

"Then what do you plan to..."

Cai Xiaotang's tone was hesitant; she had already vaguely guessed what he wanted to do.

"I plan to send people to intercept her directly."

Li Xiao spoke slowly.

The three of them were silent for a moment.

The next second—

"When do you plan to make your move?"

Jiang Baobao's voice suddenly came from not far away, giving all three of them a start.

They had been too focused on their conversation just now and had completely failed to notice when she had gotten up.

"Baobao, why are you awake?"

Li Beijue hurried over.

Jiang Baobao, however, could not be bothered with anything else; she just stared at Li Xiao and asked, "When do you plan to take action? How much certainty do you have?"

"If the information is accurate, no matter what, I will bring Tiantian back."

Li Xiao answered with certainty.

Only then did Jiang Baobao let out a sharp sigh of relief, her body going limp as she leaned into Li Beijue's arms.

"Li Xiao... I'm counting on you..."

She said softly, pinning all her hopes on Li Xiao.

On the other side—

Poison Snake was sitting in the study, listening to his subordinate's report.

"Has the news been released?"

He fiddled with the cigar in his hand and asked nonchalantly.

"Everything has been released according to your wishes. The people on Li Xiao's side must have already received the news, and right now... they might be planning their move."

"Well done. Wait another two days; let them get even more anxious. That way, the game will be more interesting..."

"Yes, Second Master is wise."

The subordinate agreed immediately, not forgetting to flatter Poison Snake.

"Phew..."

Poison Snake took a contented puff of his cigarette, then suddenly thought of something and asked again, "How are that little girl and Little Ten doing?"

The subordinate replied immediately, "The Young Master has been staying with that girl the whole time, they have been in the room; the Young Master seems... to be taking very good care of that little girl."

"Mm, I see. You may go."

Poison Snake waved his hand, his expression thoughtful.

It was the first time Xiaoshi had shown interest in anything...

Since that was the case, he would have to reconsider his plan.

People, after all, are most afraid of having their weaknesses held in the hands of others.

He wondered how much Xiaoshi would treasure that girl?

And how far would he be willing to go... for her?