Five minutes later, Kaden returned, running, and threw the remaining money at the couple.
"Move."
This command wasn't directed at the middle-aged couple but at the four individuals of special status.
The four men frowned as they saw the couple's smug expressions.
Kaden got into the car.
As Zuri walked past the four men, she coldly remarked, "Righteousness in aiding evil, what a fine job!"
Bang
The car door slammed shut, and the vehicle sped away. The four men exchanged glances, their eyes fixed on the couple.
Seeing the main parties leave and the onlookers dispersing, the couple dropped their act and stood up, smiling.
One of the four men, who hadn't gone far, turned around and saw the couple standing unscathed, looking excited.
Just as the couple was about to leave, the four young men blocked their way.
"You deceived us!" The leading man said, his face stern.
"Deceived? Who did we deceive? They hit us, that's a fact. They offered to compensate us; we didn't force them."
"You four, don't meddle in our business. Get out of the way," the woman said defiantly.
The four men remained unmoved, realizing they had been tricked, causing innocent people trouble.
"You're coming with us to the police station. Leave the fifty thousand yuan behind," one of them said.
The middle-aged woman clutched her pockets tightly.
"You're already suspected of extortion. Returning the money and turning yourselves in could result in a lighter punishment," the leader stated.
"Extortion? Do you have proof? There's no surveillance here," the middle-aged man boasted.
The four glanced around. There was indeed a camera, but it didn't cover this area, indicating that the couple was familiar with the location and had planned the scam.
Seeing the four still not leaving, the woman began to shout loudly, "Help! They're trying to rob us! Help, someone is trying to steal our money!"
The four men looked shocked and furious at the couple's shamelessness.
As more people started gathering again, one of the four said, "Nan Xian, maybe we should just let it go."
Nan Xian, the leader, looked grim. "No, I'm taking them in today. Call the police."
Hearing the word "police," the couple felt a moment of panic but remained defiant, thinking that since the main parties had left, these four couldn't do much to them.
They had encountered situations like this many times before.
Twenty minutes later, the police arrived and took all six people to the station.
Meanwhile, Kaden drove swiftly toward the docks.
"Don't worry. Li Rui and his gang are just after money. They won't harm little Siyuan. I've already sent our men ahead. He'll be fine."
Zuri responded with a soft "hmm," staying silent.
Kaden, however, didn't tell her that Li Rui was a ruthless and cunning person.
"Can we go faster?" Zuri asked.
She felt stifled, as if something was pressing on her chest, making it hard to breathe. Sometimes, fate works in strange ways; the more urgent the situation, the more obstacles arise.
As they drove along the coastal highway, they encountered a massive traffic jam. Kaden honked repeatedly, but the cars in front didn't budge.
Zuri stuck her head out and saw that a large truck had overturned ahead, blocking the road. It would take at least a few hours to clear the way.
"Take another route," Zuri said sternly.
Kaden reversed and exited the main road onto a side street, taking a detour. The alternative route would add at least half an hour to their journey.
The car sped along the new route, pushing its engine to the limit.
Halfway there, Kaden received a call from Liu Da.
"Boss, we're here."
"Did you find him? How is he?" Kaden asked.
"We didn't find him. Li Rui ran as soon as he heard we were coming. There are only a few low-level thugs left at his hideout. The boy you're looking for isn't here."
"Keep searching! And find out where Li Rui is hiding."
Kaden was furious. How dare anyone lay a hand on someone he was protecting?
"Yes, sir."
After hanging up, Kaden looked at Zuri. "Don't worry. No news is good news. Li Rui knows I'm looking for him; he won't dare harm Siyuan."
"Hmm."
Let's hope so!
Li Rui... That name sounded so familiar to Zuri.
Her mind was a mess, and she couldn't remember where she had heard the name before.
Twenty minutes later, Kaden's car arrived at the docks, stopping outside a warehouse. Liu Da and his men stood outside, saluting Kaden as he got out.
"Boss."
Many of them glanced curiously at the woman behind Kaden.
So, this was the girl the boss had been eager to see right after coming back from a mission.
"Did you find anything?" Kaden asked.
Liu Da, looking downcast, replied, "We searched the entire warehouse, but couldn't find him. The few thugs we caught said they hadn't seen the boy."
"Did we target the wrong person?"
Before Kaden could respond, Zuri spoke up, "Take me to see them."
The thugs, with bruised faces and bound, were being held down by Liu Da's men.
Liu Da kicked one of them, "Answer her questions truthfully."
The thugs nodded in terror.
Zuri scanned them, "When did your boss get here today?"
"Around three in the afternoon, and he stayed here since then."
"Did he meet anyone?"
"No," the thug answered.
"Do you know Fu Siyuan?" Zuri asked.
The three exchanged glances and then shook their heads.
"No, we don't know him. We're just errand boys."
Zuri, not even glancing at them, said, "They're lying. No need to ask further. Deal with them."
Liu Da and his men were stunned, not expecting such harsh words from a young and pretty woman. And she said it so naturally.
Wow, now that's a fitting match for our boss.
A dainty flower wouldn't be a good fit at all!
The three thugs were also stunned, terrified as they saw the men about to take action.
"We really don't know."
"We're not lying."
"Please, spare us."
Zuri coldly stared at them, grabbing one by the collar, her sharp gaze piercing through him. "Don't test my patience."
She didn't have time for games.
Because... as she stepped out of the car and saw the warehouse, old memories came flooding back.
This place was too familiar, too familiar!
Li Rui... she finally remembered where she'd heard that name before.
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