As Dr. Li revealed the information, Sheng Ruxi's grip tightened on the gun, her mind racing with possibilities. But before they could delve deeper into the conversation, the distant sound of approaching voices and footsteps grew louder, indicating the arrival of security guards.
Sheng Ruxi's eyes darted around the room, searching for an escape route. Spotting a ventilation shaft near the ceiling, an idea formed in her mind.
"Stay quiet," she whispered to Dr. Li, her voice filled with urgency. "If you make any sudden moves, I won't hesitate to use this."
Dr. Li nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation, and remained still as Sheng Ruxi swiftly approached the bound security guards. She tied them up securely, ensuring they would not be able to alert anyone.
With the path cleared, Sheng Ruxi retrieved a chair and placed it beneath the ventilation shaft. She climbed up, her movements agile and precise, and removed the vent cover with a determined resolve.
"Wait, what are you doing?" Dr. Li whispered, concern evident in his voice.
"I have to escape," Sheng Ruxi replied, her voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through her veins. "This is my only chance."
With a final glance at Dr. Li, she disappeared into the ventilation system, maneuvering through the narrow metal passages with caution. She crawled silently, the sound of her footsteps masked by the noise of the bustling hospital below.
As she made her way through the maze-like network of vents, Sheng Ruxi could still hear the faint voices of the security guards, growing more distant with each passing moment. Her heart raced, but she remained focused on reaching her freedom.
After what felt like an eternity, she finally reached an exit point—an opening in the vent that led to an unoccupied storage room. With great care, she lowered herself down and landed silently on the floor.
Taking a moment to catch her breath, Sheng Ruxi surveyed her surroundings. She was now outside the immediate vicinity of the security guards, but she knew she had to act quickly to ensure her escape went unnoticed.
She moved swiftly, blending into the hospital's bustling corridors, careful to avoid any potential witnesses. The sound of her footsteps faded as she disappeared into the labyrinthine halls, leaving behind the chaos she had created.
She ran to her car and accelerated away from the hospital. Her heart pounded with a mix of urgency and confusion. The revelation that her son Qin Tiansheng was present during her hospitalization raised a myriad of questions. What had transpired that day? Why did he create a scene? And most importantly, who was behind the attempts on her life?
Qin Weisheng, clad in his distinguished military uniform, disembarked from the private jet, its engines powering down behind him. The solid weight of authority exuded from his presence as he stepped onto the tarmac, greeted by the evening breeze that whispered secrets only he could fathom. With an air of measured composure, he inhaled deeply, letting the cool air momentarily soothe the fatigue from his arduous journey.
As he strode purposefully towards the bustling airport terminal, his phone buzzed insistently in his pocket, signaling an incoming call. Retrieving the device, his sharp eyes scanned the screen to identify the caller. It was the butler of Yue Mansion, a trusted and loyal confidant whose voice carried a tremor of urgency.
Without betraying any hint of emotion, Qin Weisheng pressed the answer button and raised the phone to his ear, his voice resonating with unwavering authority. "Yes?"
"Young Master Qin," the butler's voice quivered ever so slightly, an undercurrent of panic woven into his words. "I...this.. young master, the third young miss is missing."
A flicker of concern passed through Qin Weisheng's stoic facade, though his composed and icy demeanor remained intact. The safety and well-being of his daughter, Qin Tiansheng, held paramount importance, even beneath his cold exterior. "Explain," he commanded, his tone brooking no ambiguity.
The butler inhaled deeply, steeling himself to deliver the unsettling news. "We discovered her absence earlier today, Master Qin. According to her nanny, she ran away from the car on her way home from school."
Qin Weisheng's grip on the phone tightened imperceptibly, a surge of apprehension mingling with his controlled facade. The abrupt disappearance of his daughter, entwined with the fact that Sheng Ruxi just woke up from a coma set off alarm bells in the recesses of his mind.
"Immediately alert the security team," he ordered, his voice resolute and unwavering. "Deploy all available resources to locate her swiftly."
As Qin Weisheng's car sped through the city streets, his trusted subordinate and his childhood friend, Captain Chen was about to ask what was happening when his phone buzzed with an incoming call. He answered it swiftly, his eyes briefly meeting Qin Weisheng's in acknowledgment before focusing on the conversation. After a few moments, he hung up and turned to Qin Weisheng, his voice calm but tinged with concern.
"Weisheng, I just received a call from Dr Li," Chen Lei began, his tone respectful yet filled with a sense of urgency. "He informed me that Sheng Ruxi, visited him today asking for information about you and she also managed to hold him at gunpoint and escape."
Qin Weisheng's lips curled into a wry smile, a hint of amusement mingling with the concern etched upon his face. "Ah, so she woke up from a three-year coma, and yet she still possesses the energy to hold a gun. Good" he remarked sarcastically, his voice laced with a mixture of admiration and irony.
Qin Weisheng's eyes narrowed slightly, his mind calculating the implications of Sheng Ruxi's actions. "Find her" he ordered, his voice firm and authoritative. "I want you to bring her to me."