Reborn back to the time before I sold my blood to support my scumbag boyfriend's college educat

After those spies left, Xia Yichu took the opportunity to go into the space to eat and drink, while Xia Guoan and Pei Shizhou were getting increasingly anxious.

Let's go back to this morning. Yesterday, Wu Mingli had his men arrange for two people to keep an eye on Xia Yichu. They loitered around the convenience store opposite Xia Yichu's house, and by 10 a.m., Xia Yichu still hadn't come out.

Fearing something might have happened, he knocked on Xia Yichu's door. After knocking for a while, it was quiet inside, and no one came out to open the door. He immediately climbed over the wall to check, but there was no one inside.

Startled, he immediately called Wu Mingli to tell him about it. At that time, Xia Guoan was already on the plane. As soon as he landed, someone stopped him at the airport and gave him a letter.

The letter stated that Xia Yichu had been kidnapped by them, and that they wanted to rescue his daughter by offering himself in exchange. They also told him to go to Xia Yichu's place and wait for a phone call.

Although the messenger was apprehended on the spot, he knew nothing about the incident; he was just a passerby who had been paid by the secret agents to deliver the message.

Xia Guoan didn't dare delay and hurriedly went to Xia Yichu's house to wait for a call. While he waited, the secret agent called to ask if he had made up his mind.

Without hesitation, he agreed to the spy's request, but on one condition: he wanted to see Xia Yichu. When the spy initially refused, he asked to speak with Xia Yichu to confirm that his daughter was still alive.

Otherwise, he wouldn't make a deal with the spy. This time, the spy didn't refuse outright, saying they needed to discuss it and told him to wait for a call.

"Uncle Xia, if the spies call again later, you must hold them off."

Pei Shizhou said with a worried expression that he and Xia Guoan came together, but unfortunately they were too late. He should have come to Pengcheng a few days earlier, then Xia Yichu might not have been kidnapped by the spies.

"Uncle Wu, could you give me a few people, preferably people who are familiar with every corner of Shenzhen?"

"Shi Zhou, you mean...?"

"Yes, Xiao Chu was kidnapped only one night. In such a short time, it's unlikely that those spies could take her to a far place. So many years have passed, and there aren't many spies left in our country."

They're short-handed, so their preparations are bound to be incomplete. Therefore, it's highly likely the location is nearby. I'd like to take some people to investigate.

Xia Guoan agreed with this assessment; Pei Shizhou was indeed an outstanding soldier. Several years ago, he had escorted Pei Shizhou to another location to participate in a research project.

There was a spy in their team, and Pei Shizhou was the first to discover it. Xia Guoan had no doubt about his abilities, but when he went home this time, he heard from his parents that Xiao Chu was dating Pei Shizhou, which made him very unhappy.

I used to think Pei Shizhou was perfect in every way, but now I find fault with everything about him. But saving lives is the priority right now, so I can't worry about that.

"Shizhou, we can't find that many people in a short time. Will ten people be enough for you?"

That's enough.

Wu Mingli immediately arranged for ten of his men, who were familiar with Pengcheng, to follow Pei Shizhou. Pei Shizhou led his men and quickly set off, beginning a search in places where people could be hidden.

Meanwhile, Xia Guoan waited for several more hours before the spy finally called again.

"Mr. Xia, we've discussed it and agreed that you can speak with Xia Yichu, but you can only speak for one minute."

Xia Guoan's heart suddenly raced. "Okay, I agree."

"Okay, wait."

Less than a minute later, the agent hung up the phone again, leaving Xia Guoan extremely anxious.

"Mingli, do you think Xiao Chu might have been killed?" Xia Guoan asked anxiously, pacing back and forth.

"Teacher, don't worry. If something happens to Xiao Chu, they won't allow Xiao Chu to talk to you on the phone."

"Yes, you're right."

"Teacher, I'm sorry, it was all my carelessness. I should have found more people to protect Xiao Chu."

"It's not your fault. It's just that those spies were too cunning and targeted Xiao Chu so quickly. Although I received a tip and rushed back, I thought that since I had only recently reunited with Xiao Chu, those spies shouldn't be targeting her."

Since they had only recently recognized each other, most people would assume there was little familial affection between them. It would be better to kidnap Xia Zhiqian and Xia Zhiheng to threaten him, or at least kidnap his parents. It's incomprehensible what those spies were thinking; why did they specifically target Xia Yichu?

"However, things are a bit strange. In my experience with Xiao Chu these past few times, she shouldn't be so trusting of others, especially strangers she's known for less than a month."

It's even less likely that I'd casually go to someone else's house for a meal; the age difference is too great, and we don't share any common interests.

After this happened, he couldn't understand it. Could it be that Xia Yichu knew they were spies and delivered herself to their doorstep?

"You mean those spies who invited other students to the movies? She works in the cafeteria and has frequent contact with Xiao Chu. Spies are cunning and know how to win people over; it's normal for a young girl to be fooled."

Xia Guoan felt ashamed; he knew nothing about Xia Yichu and could only guess.

"Teacher, do you think it's possible that Xiao Chu discovered those people were spies, and then walked right into their trap to be arrested?"

"Impossible, why would Xiao Chu do that?"

"Because I told her, teacher, that you came to Shenzhen to lure out those spies. She got angry and scolded us, saying that you have contributed so much to the country, but in the end, we sent you out as bait, without any regard for your safety."

She might want to help, to lure out the spies, and doesn't want you to put yourself in danger. Teacher, Xiao Chu still cares about you a lot.

The more Wu Mingli talked, the more likely it seemed. Xia Yichu had always been incredibly bold and resourceful. However, she was too naive; those people were spies, not someone a young girl like her could handle.

He was very worried, but there wasn't much he could do except try to keep the teacher calm. Anyone can get into trouble, but teachers can't; the country needs teachers like that.

"Foolish! Why are you telling her all this? I've already wronged them, mother and daughter, enough. No, Xiao Chu can't get hurt."

He would rather Xia Yichu not care about him, not acknowledge him as her father. He didn't want his daughter to do anything for him, as long as she was alive and well.

"Teacher, don't worry. Xiao Chu is brave and careful, she'll be fine. Last year, Xiao Chu rescued her cousin-in-law Su Qingyan from an experienced policeman, and it's said that she even injured that policeman."

She escaped unharmed. If she hadn't encountered Shi Zhou and twisted her ankle after falling into a deep pit while trying to avoid him, she could have gotten away on her own. Therefore, we must believe in her and have faith in her.

Xia Guoan was stunned. If Wu Mingli hadn't mentioned these things today, he wouldn't have known about this at all.

"Mingli, those people are ruthless spies, and there's more than one. Xiao Chu, she..."

Xia Guoan dared not continue speaking, dared not think about his daughter's current situation, and began pacing anxiously back and forth.

I don't know how much time passed, but it was completely dark. Several more hours passed, and then the phone rang abruptly again.

Xia Guoan quickly grabbed the receiver, and Xia Yichu's calm voice came through.

"I'm fine, don't worry about me."

Xia Guoan's eyes instantly reddened. Just as he was about to give some instructions, he heard a harsh shout from the other end: "Time's up!"

He then snatched the phone away, his hand holding the receiver trembling slightly, his heart filled with anger and helplessness.

"Come to the abandoned factory in the west of the city by yourself at three o'clock this morning to exchange for her. Don't try anything funny, or she'll be dead."

A vicious voice came from the other end of the phone, and then the call was abruptly ended. It was already past midnight; the spy had deliberately delayed calling until now.