Chapter 140 - Chapter 140: Ziyu Kidnapped
Chapter 140: Ziyu Kidnapped
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Li Jiang even came over to check how the photos turned out, making the photographer nervous. Captain Li Jiang, the head of the security team, was a tough guy with a strong and sturdy physique. He looked like he could handle himself in a fight.
When the photographer came to check for the third time, he asked Li Jiang, “Should we take photos of your bodyguard team?”
“We don’t need to be in the photos,” Li Jiang replied coldly. “Just make them look good.”
The photographer thought to himself that except for Lu Zhiyuan, Gu Ci, and Gu Ziyu were uncomfortable in front of the camera and were even a bit camera-shy. However, everyone had good looks and a strong presence. Every shot of them turned out perfect.
They took a lot of photos, especially family portraits of the three of them. There were also many photos of Gu Ci and Lu Zhiyuan together, as well as individual shots of each person.
After Gu Ziyu got his wish, he was very satisfied, and his smiles toward Lu Zhiyuan became more genuine.
Apart from the photo shoot, Gu Ci also recorded a VCR.
When Gu Ziyu went to record his solo VCR, Lu Zhiyuan jokingly complained, “Let Li Jiang take him back after we have lunch.”
Gu Ci raised an eyebrow and asked, “Why?”
“It’s your birthday. Why should 1 spend the whole day with him?” Lu Zhiyuan wanted to have a date with Gu Ci. “We haven’t had any time alone.”
Looking at his expression, Gu Ci’s heart softened. She understood Lu Zhiyuan’s thoughts, but it was Ziyu’s birthday, and she wanted him to be happy. If she sent him back, Ziyu would definitely be unhappy.
What should she do?
“You’re hesitating?” Lu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow near her nose and spoke in a jealous tone. “Is this little brat more important to you than me?”
Gu Ci fell silent for a moment.
Lu Zhiyuan couldn’t believe it and raised an eyebrow. “Gu Ci, think carefully before you answer!”
Gu Ci was a master at staying composed. “You are important, you are the most important.”
“Send him away!”
Gu Ci was conflicted. If she disrupted Ziyu’s perfect birthday, he would be very angry. She racked her brain, trying to find a perfect solution. But Lu Zhiyuan grabbed her by the neck and pulled her towards him, kissing her lips. If Ziyu wasn’t present, he would have done this a long time ago. “Cici, let’s go on a date without Ziyu, okay?”
He was always domineering, even though he had always doted on her and treated her well. Rarely did he use a spoiled tone. Gu Ci’s heart softened, but she remembered Ziyu’s gaze and stuck to her principles.
Lu Zhiyuan kissed her again, turning on his full charm, looking at her with passionate eyes.
“You crossed the line using your charm!”
Lu Zhiyuan lightly laughed, his eyes captivating. “Shall we go on a date?”
Suddenly, a hurried voice interrupted them. Lu Zhiyuan’s face turned angry as he looked at Li Jiang. It had better be something important.
Li Jiang was startled. “Third Young Master, Miss Gu Ci, Young Master is missing!”
Gu Ci’s face turned pale, and she stood up abruptly. “What do you mean, missing?”
“He and the photographer were recording by the water, but suddenly he couldn’t find him. I’ve already sent people to check the park’s surveillance footage.”
Lu Zhiyuan’s expression became serious. “Did they go somewhere else to shoot?”
They called the photography team, but the photographer didn’t answer. Gu Ci called Gu Ziyu’s phone, but it was busy. Li Jiang went to track Gu Ziyu’s location, and a group of people went to check the surveillance footage.
Gu Ci’s eyelids twitched. She asked the people from the photography team, “Where did you find the photographer?”
The owner of the travel photography studio panicked and said, “Our studio’s photographer fell ill suddenly this morning and asked for leave. The two of them were supposed to shoot outdoor wedding photos, so 1 found another photographer in the photography group. After seeing his works, 1 felt his style and temperament matched your requirements, and the price was reasonable, so 1 chose him.”
Gu Ci’s face darkened, and she gritted her teeth. “Why didn’t you tell me earlier that you found the photographer this morning?”
“I… I… It was just a small matter. Did 1 need to mention it?” The owner was terrified by Gu Ci’s cold and stern manner. She looked truly terrifying when angry.
Lu Zhiyuan made a quick decision. “Did you get the surveillance footage?”
“Yes, Third Young Master. They just left through the northwest gate. Young Master Ziyu was being carried and seemed unconscious. The last three digits of the license plate are A836,” reported the security personnel in the monitoring room.
Gu Ci ran towards the northwest gate, with Lu Zhiyuan following closely behind. Li Jiang also hurriedly led his men. The owner of the studio was in a panic and asked the assistant beside her, “Did we cause trouble?”
The assistant was also shocked and nodded.
The park was very large, and by the time they reached the northwest gate, three minutes had already passed. Lu Zhiyuan called the technical team at Global and provided them with the license plate number and Ziyu’s phone number for tracking.
Gu Ci opened the car door and was about to get in when Lu Zhiyuan held her waist and carried her to the passenger seat. “I’ll go!”
After he got in the car, he turned on the devices and navigation. Li Jiang followed closely behind in his car and informed Lu Zhiyuan of the location of the license plate. Ziyu’s phone’s location was together with the license plate, about five kilometers ahead of them.
Gu Ci continuously tried calling Gu Ziyu’s phone, but it was always busy.
Lu Zhiyuan remained calm and composed. He held her hand and said, “Pay attention to your phone messages.”
“I know!” Gu Ci’s heart was pounding.
Ziyu… Please, don’t let anything happen to you.
She stared ahead, full of regret and anxiety. She shouldn’t have let Gu Ziyu out of her sight. How could she let him leave her line of sight? During this time, life had been peaceful and happy, and she had forgotten about the potential dangers.
Lu Zhiyuan saw through Gu Ci’s fear. He knew her too well. She was usually a cold-blooded person, but why did she develop such deep feelings for Gu Ziyu after just a few months of being together?
“Why are we still five kilometers away, Lu Zhiyuan? Drive faster.”
In the bustling city streets, they had to obey traffic rules, so they couldn’t drive fast.
“Gu Ci, stay calm!” Lu Zhiyuan held her hand tightly. Gu Ci’s hand was ice-cold. “Stay calm in the face of adversity. The bigger the problem, the more composed we should be. Don’t let fear defeat you.”
Gu Ci took a deep breath to ease her nervousness. Her phone vibrated, and she received a message from an unknown number.
“If you bring anyone, 1’11 kill Gu Ziyu!”
“Who is it?”
“The kidnapper!” Gu Ci looked at the address in the message. “He wants me to go alone to Jiangwan Park Road.”
Lu Zhiyuan glanced at the navigation map that Li Jiang sent. Gu Ziyu was just four kilometers ahead of them, while Jiangwan Park Road was in the opposite direction. Lu Zhiyuan put on his earphones and told Li Jiang, “Li Jiang, you and your team continue tracking Ziyu’s location. Gu Ci and I will go to Jiangwan Park Road. Keep the communication lines open with the technical team.”
“Yes!” Li Jiang responded in a deep voice. “Be careful, Third Young Master.”
Li Jiang continued forward while Lu Zhiyuan made a sharp turn and headed towards Jiangwan Park Road. Gu Ci said, “Lu Zhiyuan, he wants me to go alone.”
“I won’t let you go alone into danger.” Lu Zhiyuan’s gaze was steady. “Unless I’m dead.”
Gu Ci was shocked and shouted, “Don’t talk nonsense!”
Neither you nor Ziyu will die!