The next day at noon, Si Hua groggily woke up to find that He Ju had already left for work. On her bedside table was a thermos.
After getting up, drinking some water, and freshening up, Si Hua received a message from He Ju. It was a simple one, stating: "Breakfast is in the fridge, remember to heat it up in the microwave."
Si Hua couldn't help but curve her lips into a smile, replying to He Ju: "Thanks, husband~"
Then she went to heat up her breakfast.
After eating, Si Hua received a call from Zhang Xiaoxiao.
Zhang Xiaoxiao said, "Boss, these past two days, Deputy Director Wang and your uncle Bai Shangmo have been in frequent contact. Do you think we should make a move to warn them off?"
The smile on Si Hua's face disappeared instantly.
Bai Shangmo was never an honest man. His wild ambitions were clear, which is why her father had cut ties with him.
Now that Bai Shangmo had returned to China, not only was he helping Qiu Shaoze, but he was also reaching into the upper management of her company?
Si Hua frowned slightly, "Don't do anything for now. Secretly monitor Deputy Director Wang's every move, and inform me immediately of any abnormalities."
Zhang Xiaoxiao acknowledged and then brought up another matter: "Boss, the Qiu family's old house and the Qiu Corporation were taken over by the Lin family in one fell swoop this morning. I heard Qiu Rong was so anxious he ended up in the emergency room. His illegitimate child even took all his remaining money, now on the run with embezzled funds. The Lin family and the police are both looking for that illegitimate child."
"Moreover, because of this, the Qiu Corporation has been exposed for tax evasion, which is quite serious. If things go south, Qiu Rong might end up behind bars."
Zhang Xiaoxiao pondered for a moment before continuing, "I'm worried that Qiu Rong, in desperation, might target you if he can't find Qiu Shaoze and Bai Shangmo…"
Si Hua thought for a moment. Qiu Rong targeting her if he couldn't find Qiu Shaoze?
Then why not let Qiu Rong find him?
Si Hua quickly made a decision: "In that case, leak Qiu Shaoze's whereabouts to Qiu Rong, but do it discreetly."
Zhang Xiaoxiao immediately laughed, "Understood, boss."
Even a camel on its last legs is bigger than a horse, and Qiu Rong's achievements were not just a matter of luck.
Qiu Rong was a man who could bend and stretch, with deep and calculating thoughts. He was not easily toppled.
The more desperate a person is, the stronger their outburst.
Although Qiu Rong was currently in emergency care, Si Hua felt…
A scourge lasts for a thousand years.
Qiu Rong wouldn't die so easily.
Besides, there's a specific debtor for every grievance; she hoped the revenge wouldn't fall on her.
She didn't want to get involved in these troubles at all.
After dealing with these various matters, Si Hua asked Zhang Xiaoxiao to contact the best wedding photographer in City A.
She and He Ju needed to get married quickly to deter certain people.
Si Hua had scheduled to look at wedding dresses at two in the afternoon, and after selecting a few, she would have He Ju come to see them.
When the time came, Zhang Xiaoxiao picked up Si Hua, and they headed to the bridal shop together.
Driving on the second ring highway, Si Hua was filled with joy, but then she caught a glimpse in the rearview mirror…
Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly focused her eyes. A black van was following them at a steady distance.
Si Hua couldn't see who was in the driver's seat. Was it the Qiu family? The Bai family? Or someone else? Her mood instantly grew heavy.
Si Hua turned to Zhang Xiaoxiao, who was driving, "Someone's following us, can you shake them off?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaoxiao's expression turned serious. After a glance in the rearview mirror, she refocused, "I'll try my best, boss. Please hold on tight."
Si Hua instinctively grabbed the handle as Zhang Xiaoxiao floored the accelerator, and the car shot forward.
Sure enough, the black van relentlessly pursued them.
Although there were fewer cars on the highway than during rush hour, it was still busy.
Zhang Xiaoxiao's driving skills were good, weaving through traffic, carving a path.
But the black van was also skilled, and just when Zhang Xiaoxiao seemed to have lost it, it quickly caught up again.
Clearly, they wouldn't rest until they caught up with Si Hua.
Meanwhile, Si Hua wasn't idle. She first called the traffic police to explain the situation and request assistance, then called He Ju to quickly explain what had happened.
Upon receiving the news, He Ju grabbed his car keys and ran out, also calling Bai Yan. The two of them, along with two bodyguards, rushed towards Si Hua's location.
He Ju was frantic with worry, but as they just left the company's underground parking lot, they received a call from the company.
"He Ju, your car spontaneously combusted. The fire department is already handling it. Where are you?"
Hearing this, both Bai Yan and He Ju felt a chill.
He Ju was supposed to drive the car he had used that morning, but since Bai Yan had arrived with two bodyguards, he naturally took Bai Yan's car instead…
And now it had spontaneously combusted?
Someone wanted He Ju dead!
They sent people after Si Hua, knowing she would call He Ju, who would rush to her aid without checking his car for safety.
If He Ju had been driving that car today…
Then…
Bai Yan's brows furrowed tightly, "This might not be aimed at my sister, but at you?!"
He Ju couldn't calm down enough to ponder who wanted him dead; his concern was for Si Hua.
Since their plan had failed, Si Hua was in danger…
While Si Hua was still considering who wanted her dead, the van behind suddenly accelerated and slammed into them.
Si Hua's head almost hit the glass, stars dancing before her eyes.
Zhang Xiaoxiao glanced back and said, "Boss, hold on!"
Then, Zhang Xiaoxiao turned the steering wheel sharply, exiting the highway with a beautiful drift, with the van still in hot pursuit.
Soon, they reached the highway toll booth.
Si Hua had no intention of stopping, simply saying, "Go through it!!!"
Zhang Xiaoxiao, calm as ever, followed Si Hua's command and charged through the checkpoint.
The panicked voices of the staff came from behind, "Alert, someone's running the gate! License plate: xxxxx…"
After bursting through, Si Hua didn't call for a stop but instead glanced at the rearview mirror and said, "Turn around, and let's go back!"
Zhang Xiaoxiao immediately spun the wheel, executing a slick tail swing to turn the car around, and then headed back towards the checkpoint, giving the staff quite a scare.
"Re…report, they're coming back…"
Soon, Si Hua saw the van pass the checkpoint and not turn back to chase them but drive straight away.
Their car had just stopped when they heard the sound of sirens.
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