Ling Duanya was busy with work and couldn’t engage in much conversation with Wang Haoran. She merely gave him a friendly nod.

Wang Haoran slightly nodded back in response.

At that moment, Ling Duanya’s phone rang. It was news from Captain Xu Zheng. The criminals in the black van had been caught, but those in the white van had escaped.

“Wrap it up,” Ling Duanya called out to her colleagues, preparing to leave.

“Officer, please wait,” Qin Kai approached Ling Duanya and spoke up.

“Is there something you need, President Qin?” Ling Duanya asked calmly. She still held a slight grudge against Qin Kai for bailing out Xiao Yifeng.

“I wanted to ask if those criminals have been caught?” Qin Kai inquired.

“Sorry, according to the rules, I’m afraid I can’t answer that,” Ling Duanya politely declined.

Qin Kai, being a shrewd person, understood from Ling Duanya’s tone that the criminals were likely caught.

“I completely understand you,” Qin Kai first acknowledged her stance, then suddenly shifted his tone, saying, “However, these criminals are very likely targeting my daughter. I might be able to provide some useful information for your case.”

Hearing this, Ling Duanya was indeed intrigued. “Since President Qin is willing to assist, we absolutely welcome it.”

Qin Kai smiled and nodded, intending to leave with Ling Duanya.

“Officer Ling, wait a moment,” Wang Haoran suddenly spoke up.

Ling Duanya turned back, looking at Wang Haoran with a puzzled expression.

Wang Haoran didn’t immediately respond but instead looked at Wang Xiang and said, “Those criminals might not be the ones kidnapping Qin Yunhan. They could be related to our Wang family. You should go and take a look; maybe you can help solve the case.”

“What does this have to do with our Wang family?” Wang Xiang was stunned.

“I received a threatening letter a few days ago,” Wang Haoran said with a troubled expression, making it up as he went along. The criminals were definitely after Qin Yunhan. He was making this up for two reasons.

First, to ease Qin Kai’s tension. He feared Qin Kai might overreact and forcibly arrange for Xiao Yifeng to protect Qin Yunhan closely.

Second, to have Wang Xiang understand the case. The criminals were surely instructed by someone. If they could get a clue about the mastermind from the criminals, they could start from there and find a way to deal with the mastermind. This would directly eliminate the threat of Qin Yunhan being kidnapped, and Xiao Yifeng’s job as a bodyguard would be lost, along with his chance to stay by Qin Yunhan’s side.

Hearing his son’s words, Wang Xiang immediately understood, thinking his son wanted him to bring the medical and bodyguard teams because of the threatening letter.

“Which bastard dares to target my son? They must be tired of living!” Wang Xiang was furious and didn’t doubt Wang Haoran’s words. In the business world, it’s too easy to make enemies. If an enemy wanted to target him, choosing to go after his son was quite normal.

“Do you still have that threatening letter?” Ling Duanya asked with concern, hoping to find clues from it.

“I threw it away after reading it,” Wang Haoran, making it up, of course, couldn’t produce the letter.

Ling Duanya felt a slight regret but then left with Qin Kai and Wang Xiang.

Due to the criminal incident, the guests were all uneasy. What was supposed to be a joyful birthday banquet ended on a sour note. Everyone returned to where they came from.

…

During the afternoon break, Wang Haoran received a WeChat message from Fang Heng. It was a photo of a blue and white porcelain vase, accompanied by a line of text: “Tang Dynasty blue and white porcelain vase, interested?”

Clearly, Fang Heng had found another treasure with the help of his golden finger. Wang Haoran wasn’t too familiar with the value of antiques, but he figured something from the Tang Dynasty must be worth a lot.

“Of course, I’m interested.” With someone offering him money, how could Wang Haoran refuse?

“Then let’s set a time and place to meet. You decide,” Fang Heng replied immediately.

“Let’s meet at the entrance of Shuizhe High School at six in the evening.”

“No problem.”

After finishing the chat with Fang Heng, Wang Haoran made a phone call.

…

At the headquarters of National Beauty and Heavenly Fragrance, Fang Xuan had a good night’s rest and was working diligently today.

“President Zhen, this is the new season’s moisturizing cream plan from the planning department. Please have a look,” Fang Xuan stood at the desk, handing over some documents to Zhen Li.

“It’s much better than last time,” Zhen Li nodded slightly after a quick glance, though she wasn’t completely satisfied. She pointed out a few details in the plan, “Here, and here, have the planning department revise these.”

“Okay,” Fang Xuan noted down Zhen Li’s comments. Zhen Li continued to review the plan, clearly still finding flaws.

Fang Xuan stood slightly bent, patiently waiting. Suddenly, her phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, Fang Xuan instinctively panicked.

“President Zhen, may I step outside to take a personal call?” Fang Xuan asked cautiously.

“Is this your first day on the job?” Zhen Li frowned and retorted. Taking personal calls during work hours was against the rules.

This call was unavoidable. Fang Xuan hesitated for a moment and then confessed, “It’s… it’s your son calling.”

“Oh, then go ahead and take the call. Work isn’t urgent,” Zhen Li’s expression softened immediately.

“Thank you, President Zhen,” Fang Xuan nodded and hurried outside to take the call.

“Your brother found another good item. I’ve arranged to meet him at the school gate,” Wang Haoran said straightforwardly on the other end.

“Alright, I’ll ask President Zhen for leave, though I’m not sure if she’ll agree,” Fang Xuan was worried because she had already taken half a day off recently and had a lot of work.

“If she doesn’t agree, just say I asked you to take leave.”

“Okay.”

Hearing this, Fang Xuan felt there would be no problem at all. Given Zhen Li’s indulgence towards her son, she would definitely agree to this request.

“Six in the evening, at our school gate,” Wang Haoran gave the time and place, then reminded, “By the way, when you come over, to avoid your brother getting suspicious, you should find a suitable excuse. It’s best if he thinks you just happened to run into him.”

“How about I pretend to be on company business and pass by the school?” Fang Xuan suggested.

“Here’s an idea: when you come, bring some takeout from a five-star hotel,” Wang Haoran suggested. During Mu Cong’s birthday banquet earlier, he barely ate, and by the afternoon, he was starving.

“Sure, what would you like to eat?” Fang Xuan asked.

“Just pick something. I’ll transfer the money to you. That’s it.”

After speaking, Wang Haoran hung up the call. A few seconds later, Fang Xuan received a WeChat transfer. The amount was thirty thousand.

Fang Xuan was stunned. Is this the life of the wealthy? A single dinner costing thirty thousand?!