Chapter 294: Tang Shiyun is Kidnapped (1)

"Number Six, quickly regroup, we’re sending Miss Tang to the car."

Upon hearing He Zhong’s voice, Ling Chen immediately returned to the stage. Zhu Yansong approached, wanting to say something, but before he could speak, Ling Chen cut him off, saying, "Mr. Zhu, you and Miss Yao stay here; we’ll take Shiyun away first."

The target was Tang Shiyun, and with limited manpower, if Zhu Yansong and Yao Li came along, they would have to divide their attention to ensure their safety, inevitably pressuring the bodyguards and preventing them from focusing entirely on her protection. Therefore, this was the best decision.

Zhu Yansong nodded, not objecting to Ling Chen’s proposal, and cautioned, "Be careful."

"Understood."

By now, the smoke that filled the venue was gradually dissipating, and visibility had improved considerably. Seizing the moment, Ling Chen followed closely beside the crowd, his sharp eyes diligently scanning the surrounding throng as he guarded Tang Shiyun toward the parking location.

Through the crowded and chaotic throng, the Lincoln Sedan was in sight by the roadside. The bodyguards dared not be careless; as professionals, they remained vigilant, not relaxing their guard until the employer was thoroughly out of danger.

A few minutes later, under the tight protection of the bodyguards, they arrived at the Lincoln Sedan without incident.

The sedan could only seat four people. Number Two and Number Three directly escorted Tang Shiyun into the back seat, He Zhong took the passenger’s seat without hesitation, and Ling Chen, having no other choice, got into another BMW sedan with two other bodyguards.

Just as the car started, Ling Chen received a call from Xia Mutong, inquiring about Tang Shiyun’s status.

"We’re in the car now; I’ll notify you once we arrive at the company."

Putting away his phone, Ling Chen leaned back in his seat, watching the Lincoln Sedan ahead, a weight lifting off his heart. Based on the current situation, it was virtually impossible for the assailant to get in touch with Tang Shiyun again.

While pondering, the Lincoln Sedan entered the main road and took a detour down a side street.

"Number One, what’s happening?"

A few seconds later, He Zhong’s composed voice responded: "Nothing, just a temporary route change."

"Understood," Ling Chen replied. Their route had been planned in advance; changing it to prevent any leaks and intercepts was the correct decision. Thus, Ling Chen had no suspicion.

Meanwhile, inside the Lincoln Sedan.

He Zhong watched the driver, the dagger pressed tightly against his neck, and coldly demanded, "Where exactly are you taking us?"

"Don’t worry, someone will come to receive you shortly."

"Why?" He Zhong stared at the driver’s profile, enunciating each word, "Guan Long, you’re part of our team, and I’ve treated you well. Why do this?"

Guan Long glanced at him, speaking indifferently, "Captain He, don’t blame me; I’m just carrying out someone’s order. Now, don’t ask too much; hurry up and contact the car behind us, tell them to beat it, stop following us."

He Zhong hesitated for a moment, feeling the light pressure of the dagger on his neck; he pressed the earpiece and said, "Number One calling, we’re out of danger, return and pick up Mr. Zhu and Miss Yao."

"Roger that!"

Watching the BMW behind them come to a slow stop, then turn around and head back the way it came, Guan Long’s lips curled into a smile, "Captain He, since you’re so cooperative, rest assured that except for Miss Tang, everyone else will be safe and sound."

Hearing these words, Tang Shiyun turned pale, fear showing in her eyes. Clutching at her dress, she mustered up the courage, asking, "I have no grievances with you; why are you kidnapping me?"

"Other than money, I can’t think of any other reason," He Zhong chimed in.

Guan Long smiled, "Money is only a part; as for the real purpose... Captain He, you’re better off not knowing."

In the midst of the conversation, He Zhong raised his head slightly and looked into the rearview mirror. In the mirror, Number Two and Number Three, sitting in the back seat, were also looking at the rearview mirror, silently communicating through their gazes.

Just as the two bodyguards in the back seat were preparing to seize an opportunity to grab the dagger from Guan Long’s hand, he suddenly said, "You’d better not do anything reckless; I’ve installed a bomb beneath the back seat. If you leave your seats and the hydraulic pressure is not maintained, the bomb will instantly detonate, and we’ll all be dead."

This declaration turned He Zhong and the others pale, and the two bodyguards stopped fidgeting and sat still.

Guan Long smirked, "Captain He, we’re all ex-soldiers; we become bodyguards to make money, no need to risk our lives for it, right?"

"You still remember you once were a soldier, then you should know that justice has long arms," He retorted.

"There’s no need for you to worry about that; I’ve made preparations." With that, Guan Long reduced his speed and pulled over to the roadside.

After waiting a few minutes, two middle-aged men wearing duckbill caps approached from both sides of the car and then opened the rear doors. Before the two bodyguards in the back could resist, the men had already pressed daggers against their vitals.

"If you don’t want to die, behave." One of the men spoke, then ordered Tang Shiyun, "You, get down!"

Faced with their stern gazes, Tang Shiyun trembled, her cheeks turning ashen, biting her lips as she tried her best not to scream out in fear.

"Miss Tang, you’d better cooperate obediently; otherwise, although you’ll be fine, I can’t guarantee the safety of these three," Guan Long threatened.

Hearing Guan Long’s threat, Tang Shiyun glanced at He Zhong in the passenger seat, her eyes wavering, but ultimately she decided to follow their command and stepped out of the back seat. As she got up, the middle-aged man on the right immediately pressed down on the seat to prevent the hydraulic device beneath from activating.

Once out of the car, the middle-aged man on the left immediately placed a prepared duckbill cap on her head, pulling the brim down to cover her face so that passersby wouldn’t recognize her, then draped a large coat over her.

"Follow me."

Tang Shiyun dared not resist and followed the middle-aged man into a Wuling Hongguang van.

Seeing that everything went smoothly, Guan Long’s smile grew even brighter, "Alright, Captain He, please move to the back seat. Also, hand over all your mobile phones."

He Zhong didn’t say a word, his face ashen as he moved from the passenger seat to the back.

Guan Long threw all their mobile phones and radios into a trash can by the road, then reminded again, "Captain He, sit tight and don’t move. In the future, when I make it big, I’ll treat you brothers to a fine meal. Ha ha!"