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The lingering echoes of the impact slowly faded from the receiver, and the next second, Qin Shou's calm and composed voice rang out, "I'm fine. There was just a car accident in my lane; it wasn't my car that was involved."

Upon hearing this, Lu Hao breathed a sigh of relief, calming his turbulent emotions. He hurriedly informed him, "I just received news that the people who were airdropped from Kyoto have arrived in Yongcheng and are currently at the Yunjiang Hotel."

"I already know about this," Qin Shou said calmly. "I'm on my way to the Yunjiang Hotel now. You should have already set off by now, right?"

"Yes, I just started the car and am about to leave. I should be able to meet you at the hotel in about half an hour." Lu Hao looked ahead at the dark road and replied in a deep voice.

After a brief silence on the other end of the phone, Qin Shou's voice rang out again, his tone serious: "Did you bring everything?"

"They're all on my person."

"Okay, see you later."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Hao tossed it onto the center console, took several deep breaths, and forcibly suppressed the lingering fear in his heart.

He lightly pressed the accelerator, and the van's engine roared to life, cutting through the night and speeding towards the Yunjiang Hotel.

As they passed several traffic lights, Fang Ruoyun, sitting in the passenger seat, kept her brows furrowed, feeling a vague unease in her heart.

After hesitating for a long time, she finally looked at Lu Hao, who was focused on driving, and asked softly, "Is Qin Shou alright?"

"It's nothing." Lu Hao looked straight ahead, steadily turned the steering wheel, and explained calmly, "He said the accident happened in the adjacent lane, not his car."

A cold glint flashed in Fang Ruoyun's eyes, and her tone became serious: "But this already proves the point. The other party has already grasped Qin Shou's movements, and this car accident was most likely specifically targeted at him."

Lu Hao frowned, a chill running down his spine: "You mean, Shi Zhenxiang and his group also know that the higher-ups have arrived in Yongcheng?"

Fang Ruoyun nodded solemnly, her delicate face flickering in and out of the streetlights: "This road is not safe."

Lu Hao instantly understood Fang Ruoyun's meaning.

The other party may not know their own whereabouts, but they definitely know the whereabouts of the officials.

Perhaps their people are already lying in wait at the Yunjiang Hotel.

Thinking of this, Lu Hao's face grew increasingly grim. His sense of crisis reached its peak.

He immediately turned the steering wheel, slowly pulled over to the side of the road, and parked the bread truck on the side of the road.

Traffic flowed on the road, and the headlights flickered and reflected on the car windows.

Lu Hao picked up his phone and dialed Zhen Youqu's number.

The call was answered instantly, and Zhen Youqu's voice came through the receiver immediately: "Lu Hao? You're already downstairs at the hotel?"

"No, but I suspect they already know your whereabouts. They're probably lying in wait at the Yunjiang Hotel."

A long silence fell on the other end of the phone, broken only by Zhen Youqu's soft breathing. A good ten seconds passed before he finally spoke, his tone grave:

"Don't come over yet, let's discuss a plan."

"it is good."

After hanging up, Lu Hao dialed Qin Shou's number again without hesitation.

"Qin Shou, don't go over there yet. Their people are definitely waiting for us nearby."

This time, however, Qin Shou's voice carried a hint of weariness and helplessness: "Old Lu, I know, but I have nowhere to turn now. The other side already knows my whereabouts, I have nowhere to go, understand?"

Lu Hao's lips parted slightly, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

"Old Lu, I have no choice. It's okay if you can't come. I'll go meet up with them first, and I'll come back to you for the information when I have the chance."

After saying this, Qin Shou hung up the phone without giving Lu Hao a chance to persuade him.

A cold, busy tone came from the receiver. Lu Hao loosened his grip, and the phone slid limply onto the seat.

"What's wrong?" Fang Ruoyun noticed his low spirits and asked softly.

Lu Hao leaned back in his seat, closed his eyes, and said in a weary voice, "I told Qin Shouxian not to go, but he insisted on going."

He knew that Qin Shou's situation was even more dangerous than his own. There were countless enemy people at the Yunjiang Hotel. If Qin Shou could successfully enter, that would be good.

But he was afraid that Qin Shou wouldn't be able to get in...

The fear of the unknown gripped Lu Hao's mind, making him extremely agitated.

Fang Ruoyun looked at his haggard profile, reached out her fair hand, and gently patted his shoulder, comforting him:

"Don't worry, Qin Shou is tough as nails."

"I hope so."

Lu Hao sighed and rolled down the driver's side window.

The early winter evening breeze blew into the car, dispelling some of the oppressive heat.

He took out a cigarette, lit it, and the smoke slowly rose, blurring his features.

Now, all he can do is pray that Qin Shou will be alright and that things will be arranged properly for Zhen Youqu.

One cigarette after another, until the cigarette pack was empty and he couldn't smoke another one, when finally his phone rang again in his pocket.

Lu Hao's eyes flickered, and he instinctively grabbed his phone. It was Zhen Youqu calling.

He quickly pressed the answer button, his heart pounding involuntarily.

"Lu Hao, don't come over yet. There's been a multi-car pileup in front of the Yunjiang Hotel."

Lu Hao's pupils contracted, his heart sank, and he asked urgently, "Are you alright?"

"Of course we're fine; they wouldn't dare lay a hand on us. And I've already picked up your brother, Qin Shou. He was slightly injured, but it's nothing serious."

Upon hearing those words, Lu Hao felt a weight lift from his throat, and he instantly relaxed.

"That's good. Please take good care of him for me."

Zhen Youqu said in a deep voice, "Yes, he's one of ours now, so we'll naturally protect him. As for what you have, take photos and send them to me, and I'll begin my operation. As for the original documents, keep them safe for me; absolutely no accidents can happen, understand?"

"When are you coming to pick it up?"

"It's still uncertain. These people are completely lawless. I have to make them pay a heavy price."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Hao closed the car window.

He looked at Fang Ruoyun beside him, forcing a smile: "Qin Shou is safe, but Zhen Youqu has been provoked."

Fang Ruoyun raised an eyebrow and asked casually, "So what are our plans now? Should we continue to Yunjiang Hotel, or go back to the old town?"

"Let's go back first. I can't guarantee I'll be alive to walk into the Yunjiang Hotel now."

Seeing his slightly cautious demeanor, Fang Ruoyun's lips curled into a playful smile, and she teased him softly:

"As the saying goes, bad people live for a thousand years."

Lu Hao was amused by her words and his gloom dissipated considerably. He stopped worrying about it.

He turned the car around and slowly drove towards the old town.