The security guards blocking their path picked up their communicators to call for backup, their expressions grave.
"Sir, your actions have violated the law. If you do not cease, I will call the police!"
Chen Yucheng didn't even glance at them. The bodyguards faithfully carried out their boss's orders, swiftly apprehending the few individuals who had tried to stop them.
Facing more approaching security guards, they prepared to continue fighting.
Just then, the lead security guard handed his communicator to Chen Yucheng.
"Sir, our boss has something to say to you."
Jian Juntan?
A sharp glint flashed in Chen Yucheng's eyes.
Before the other party could speak, Chen Yucheng sternly demanded, "Jian Juntan, what is the meaning of this?"
"With the help of my Chen family, you achieved what you have today. Now that you've prospered, are you discarding the bridge that got you across?"
The other side fell silent. Chen Yucheng sneered inwardly.
When facing an opponent of equal standing, it all came down to momentum!
He had taken the initiative from the start, already gaining the upper hand in this silent struggle.
However, after a few seconds of silence, the response he received was a young, gentle voice.
"Hello, are you looking for Jian Juntan?"
Chen Yucheng frowned. "Who are you?"
The security guard had said "boss," and wasn't this Jian Junruo's arranged residence by the Jian family?
Why was there a strange young man's voice on the communicator?
The gentle voice continued, "My name is Qi Suibai."
His voice was clear and calm, without any hint of negativity, yet it sent a jolt down Chen Yucheng's spine.
But he quickly regained his composure.
What if it was the Qi family? They wouldn't possibly target their Chen family just because he had yelled at one person, right?
Besides, he had called out Jian Juntan by name, not Qi Suibai.
No matter what conflict he had with Jian Juntan, this was a matter between their two families, and even the Qi family couldn't overtly interfere!
Furthermore, Qi Shao's tone didn't seem angry.
However, Qi Suibai's next sentence made his pupils contract.
Chen Yucheng stated calmly and steadily, "Qi Shao, I'm looking for Jian Juntan."
"He had the security guards at the entrance stop us from entering. I want to ask him what he means by this!"
A hint of mockery flickered across Qi Suibai's lips.
"Firstly, this is my property. I told the security guards to stop you. If you have any objections, you can speak to me directly."
"Secondly, Patriarch Chen, you are openly ordering bodyguards to forcibly enter my private residence. I'd like to ask you, what is the meaning of this?"
At that moment, Chen Yucheng's scalp tingled, and the hairs on his back stood on end.
He instinctively apologized, "Qi Shao, I didn't know this was your property."
Qi Suibai didn't bother to dwell on it, gave a dismissive hum, and hung up.
He needed to discuss the matter of the little ancestor with Jian Juntan and the others as soon as possible. He didn't have time to waste on the Chen family.
After the call was disconnected, Chen Yucheng was stunned for a few seconds before the realization finally dawned on him.
A chill ran down his spine, his back already drenched in cold sweat.
Chen Yulou and Chen Yuling looked at him cautiously.
"Big Brother, what do we do now?"
"We go back. What else can we do?"
Chen Yucheng glanced resentfully at the villa within the estate and said bitterly,
"This is not over!"
"Jian Juntan, relying on the Qi family's backing now, dares to flagrantly disregard and humiliate us!"
"When the Qi family gets tired of them and abandons them, let's see who he relies on!"
Chen Yulou and Chen Yuling opened their mouths but dared not speak further.
Chen Yulou thought of the words he had said to educate his sister, which now felt incredibly humiliating.
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Inside the villa, in the study.
Under Qi Suibai's direction, the topic revolving around Jian Sheng's whereabouts was re-examined.
Qi Suibai had his investigation results copied and distributed to everyone.
"Their movements have always been under my surveillance. Due to Master Lou's existence, they have disappeared a few times."
"However, I promptly dispatched people to monitor the several essential routes they needed to take and some subsequent sections."
"As expected, after a brief disappearance, they reappeared."
"Based on my speculation, Master Lou's ability is not without limitations."
"Or rather, the cost of using this ability is not enough to maintain his state of being undiscovered at all times."
Hearing this, the others collectively breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as they weren't truly completely gone, it meant their traces could still be found, allowing for a better plan to rescue Sheng Sheng.
"Then how is Sheng Sheng now?"
Jian Junruo was most concerned about her daughter's current condition.
Qi Suibai's tone was peculiar. "You'll know if you keep reading."
They flipped forward as instructed and suddenly saw a photograph in the documents featuring Jian Sheng.
In that photo, Jian Sheng was being led by an elder wearing a cloak, wandering through streets filled with H-country characters.
Jian Junruo hesitated, "The person next to Sheng Sheng?"
Qi Suibai confirmed, "The elder next to Sheng Sheng is Master Lou. It's just that I don't know what means Sheng Sheng used..."
The others felt that something was odd about Qi Suibai's words. Jian Sheng was so young, how could she possibly employ any tricks?
However, Qi Suibai soon realized his phrasing was problematic and corrected himself:
"I don't know what happened between them. According to the messages and photos sent back by my people, Sheng Sheng and Master Lou are getting along quite well."
Qi Suibai's expression was peculiar. He thought of the little ancestor's methods and was more inclined to believe that Master Lou was being controlled by the little ancestor.
If the little ancestor had this ability, and if his speculation was correct, then her safety would be of no concern.
Moreover, the little ancestor surely had her own plan. If they rushed in to snatch her, they might disrupt her intentions.
As he pondered, he had a rough understanding of what the little ancestor intended to do. Kai Shu Ge.
Jian Juntan and the others treated the little ancestor as a child of four or five years old. Even if they saw the photos, they wouldn't think of the little ancestor in a negative light.
But he knew the little ancestor's true age. Although the little ancestor's childlike demeanor was both exasperating and endearing,
She wasn't truly a helpless little girl!
The plane was ready and could take off at any time.
What he needed to consider now was how to appease these people here and prevent them from acting impulsively.
Especially...
Qi Suibai's gaze lingered on the special existence of Gu Jiangyan for a few more seconds.
This nominal father of the little ancestor had also prepared a plane.
It was likely he had the same idea, waiting for this meeting to end before flying to America to wait for her.
While thinking, Qi Suibai continued to recount Master Lou's and their itinerary and status over the past two days.
Everyone listened intently.
Just then, Qi Suibai received another communication from the security guards.
Qi Suibai signaled everyone to pause and stepped aside to answer.
"What? People from the Cheng family?"