"Brother Jin Chao, I'm here!"
The two had agreed to meet at the sports field. Xu Yaoyao waved vigorously at Chen Jin Chao from a distance and ran over, her ponytail swaying, exuding youthful energy.
"Huh?"
"And who is this..."
Only when Xu Yaoyao got closer did she realize that the person standing next to Chen Jin Chao was not Yu Meng Zhi. Xu Nian Qing smiled politely, "I'm Chen Jin Chao's friend, Xu Nian Qing."
Before Xu Nian Qing could finish, Xu Yaoyao exclaimed in surprise, "Ah? You... Sister, are you the "Flower of Ning Hai"? No wonder you looked so familiar. You're the dream girl of many boys in school."
Xu Yaoyao truly admired Xu Nian Qing.
At such a young age, she was already a professor at Ning Hai University with profound achievements in academic research.
As soon as they met, she started bombarding Xu Nian Qing with questions. Xu Nian Qing patiently answered all her queries. Xu Yaoyao, with a hint of suspicion, sized them up, "Right, how do you two know each other?"
In Xu Yaoyao's impression, they shouldn't have had any connection.
Chen Jin Chao chuckled, "She and I are classmates..."
"Huh?"
Xu Yaoyao pouted, "You're lying. I remember Brother Jin Chao is in the Electrical Engineering major, and Professor Xu is an outstanding graduate of the School of Biological Sciences."
Chen Jin Chao: "..."
"Uh..."
Xu Nian Qing also felt embarrassed for Chen Jin Chao.
Xu Yaoyao was sharp and intelligent.
She immediately figured something out, realizing she might have said the wrong thing. She quickly changed the subject, "Let's talk about the main matter. Brother Jin Chao usually doesn't ask me to hang out. You must have something for me, right?"
Chen Jin Chao was deeply ashamed.
This girl really said everything that came to her mind. Wasn't she afraid of embarrassing him?
"I do need your help with something," Chen Jin Chao said seriously, and told Xu Yaoyao about Mo He's situation.
After listening, Xu Yaoyao shook her head, "It should be different from my experience. Since my grandfather learned about what happened last time, he was furious and called those people in the capital, ordering them to strictly investigate the entertainment industry. Anyone who dares to step out at this time is as good as dead."
The lead went cold again.
As time ticked by, Xu Yaoyao and Chen Jin Chao exchanged glances, their thoughts coinciding perfectly.
"You go, or should I?" Xu Yaoyao asked.
Xu Nian Qing watched them talk in riddles, utterly baffled.
Chen Jin Chao pondered, "Forget it, I'll do it. Old Man doesn't want you involved in these matters. If he knew I asked you, he'd probably take his anger out on me."
Xu Yaoyao scoffed, "Who believes that!"
"My grandfather values you so much that I used to think you were my biological brother. Otherwise, why would he care about you so much?"
"Oh my!"
"Could you be my grandfather's illegitimate son, my uncle?"
Chen Jin Chao's forehead was filled with black lines.
What was this all about? He stopped wasting words with Xu Yaoyao and took out his communicator to contact Xu Han Chen, hoping the old man could help him track Mo He's phone, as soon as possible.
Xu Han Chen didn't ask any questions and told Chen Jin Chao that he would have results within three minutes.
"Three minutes..."
"I'll go find a car at the school gate. You guys wait for my good news."
Xu Nian Qing hesitated for a moment, then offered, "No need to bother. Take my car."
Chen Jin Chao knew there was no time to waste, so he readily agreed. Xu Yaoyao also offered to go with Chen Jin Chao to see. In fact, Chen Jin Chao knew her intentions. If they ran into danger, Xu Han Chen's granddaughter's identity would alert various forces and make those people hesitant.
"I'll drive," Chen Jin Chao took the keys.
As soon as he started the engine, the communicator chimed with a notification. Xu Yaoyao opened the message and read aloud, "The signal from the number you provided last appeared in Ning Hai Linxi Mountain Villa, specifically at Villa No. 27."
Chen Jin Chao's brows furrowed instantly.
Linxi Mountain Villa was Ning Hai City's affluent district, far more luxurious than Donghu Villa Area.
It was vast, with each villa built on a peninsula by the lake, and each household equipped with a private dock. It was a vacation spot for the wealthy.
What made Chen Jin Chao feel even more uneasy was the exorbitant price of villas in Linxi Mountain Villa. A single villa could fetch over a hundred million, and the ones with the best locations and feng shui sold for three to four hundred million.
How could Mo He, a girl from an ordinary family, be in Linxi Mountain Villa?
Xu Nian Qing also said, "If Mo He is indeed in Linxi Mountain Villa, then things are a bit tricky. Those living in Linxi Mountain Villa are either rich or powerful, and the security is tight. We might not be able to get in."
Before she could finish speaking.
Chen Jin Chao had already started the engine and was speeding towards Linxi Mountain Villa.
Along the way, Chen Jin Chao's expression was terrifyingly grim.
Xu Yaoyao knew that Brother Jin Chao was on the verge of extreme anger, as anyone could tell there was something fishy about this situation.
Now, all she could do was hope that Mo He was still alive...
Linxi Mountain Villa.
What should have taken over forty minutes, Chen Jin Chao covered in less than twenty.
Xu Nian Qing's face was slightly pale. She had been mentally calculating how many points she should lose along the way, and in the end, she gave up. Realistically, even two driver's licenses wouldn't be enough to cover her demerits.
As expected.
At the entrance of Linxi Mountain Villa, the three of them were stopped by the gatekeepers.
These were not ordinary security guards hired by a property management company; they were all strong young men who had recently retired from the army.
Chen Jin Chao couldn't wait a moment longer. He rolled down the window and said to the gatekeeper, "We don't have a pass. Can you make an exception? We have a very important matter to attend to. After we're done, you can beat me up or send me to the police station, I won't have any objections."
"I'm sorry, sir!"
"This is a private estate, and unauthorized personnel are not allowed in," the security guard said.
Chen Jin Chao felt frustrated.
It seemed there was only one path ahead of him – to break through.
"Sir, wait a moment!"
The security guard stepped closer, bent down, and looked at Chen Jin Chao, a flicker of excitement in his eyes. "May I ask your name? You look familiar, sir. Have I met you somewhere?"
"My name is Chen Jin Chao. You know me?" Chen Jin Chao replied.
The security guard's eyes widened!
His expression became even more excited, "I didn't misrecognize you. You are indeed General Chen... Mr. Chen!"
Xu Nian Qing pricked up her ears, catching a glimpse of some important words.
Chen Jin Chao hesitated, "You are?"
The security guard gave Chen Jin Chao a standard military salute and said excitedly, "Four years ago, my Northwest Special Operations Team went to Beijiang to visit your Candle Dragon Special Operations Team for an exchange. My captain couldn't last three moves against you and was defeated. Since then, I've regarded you as my idol. I never expected to meet you here years later."
Candle Dragon Special Operations Team –
This was China's most mysterious and top-secret special operations team. There was absolutely no information about it online. The team was named after the ancient mythical beast, the Candle Dragon, because in mythology, the Candle Dragon's eyes opening meant day and closing meant night, symbolizing the Candle Dragon Special Operations Team's power.
And Chen Jin Chao was the Eye of the Candle Dragon!
Where his gaze fell, there was light!