Chapter 50

Until thirty minutes had passed.

When Liu Xiaojing returned to the first-class cabin, she found that the couple had already come back. The woman's face radiated an inexplicable charm, as if she had become even more alluring at this moment, her skin glowing with a rosy hue.

This made Liu Xiaojing feel a bit disappointed, but she still smiled and slowly walked over, then bent down to ask, "Sir, Madam, would you like something to drink?"

At these words, Lu Qian's cheeks immediately turned red again, and she hurriedly said, "Just give me two bottles of mineral water."

"Alright, please wait a moment." Liu Xiaojing said and quickly left.

At this moment, Lu Qian extended a slender hand and immediately touched Xu Jianxing's waist, then twisted it fiercely, "It's all your fault, you scoundrel. We must have been discovered."

Xu Jianxing grabbed her hand and said with a mix of laughter and tears, "My dear sister, such things can be hidden from anyone, but trying to hide them from the flight attendants on a plane is like a dream."

"Anyway... it's all your fault." Lu Qian began to argue irrationally.

Xu Jianxing leaned close to her ear and said in a suggestive tone, "Even if it's my fault, didn't you feel excited, and you were so loud at the end."

"Don't say that, don't say that, you big scoundrel." Lu Qian covered Xu Jianxing's mouth tightly and pouted.

This made Xu Jianxing chuckle inwardly. He felt that although Lu Qian was a bit older than him, in terms of emotions, she seemed like a little woman, always giving him a sense of novelty, satisfaction, and joy.

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Meanwhile.

In an office of Guanghua Group in Yunhai City.

Huangshi sat in a luxurious office chair, with a young man of about 26 or 27 standing in front of him. The young man bowed and said to Huangshi, "Young Master Huang, according to the information from the nanny at Lu Qian's home, Lu Qian and Xu Jianxing have already boarded a flight to Kunming, and their final destination is Teng'an."

"Teng'an, jade, hah." Huangshi sneered inwardly. He had obtained basic information about Xu Jianxing shortly after their encounter, as he also lived in the Yunhai villa area and could easily get Xu Jianxing's background from security. Therefore, he didn't need to investigate much to have Xu Jianxing's family information in front of him.

In his eyes, Xu Jianxing was just a lucky pretty boy, not worth mentioning.

The past two days, he hadn't taken action, waiting to see what would happen. After all, the conflict with Xu Jianxing had just occurred, and if something happened to Xu Jianxing, Lu Qian would definitely suspect him. Although he wasn't afraid of Lu Qian, he still had some reservations, as her father, though deceased, still had many close friends in both business and politics who cared for her.

To avoid making a big mistake, Huangshi temporarily suppressed his thoughts about Xu Jianxing. However, he still sent people to gather information about Lu Qian's family from the side. As for tracking, he hadn't done it yet because he knew the capabilities of Lu Qian's three bodyguards.

As for why Huangshi thought of jade, it was because he would also go to Teng'an to play a few rounds every year.

After a moment of thought, Huangshi said calmly, "Do two things now. First, arrange two people at Teng'an Airport and other transportation facilities and key intersections, especially at the airport. When they find Lu Qian, follow her to their lodging and be careful, taking turns to keep an eye on them. Second, arrange for Heitou to take a few people to Teng'an immediately. Have him give that guy a good beating in front of Lu Qian if he gets the chance, or create an opportunity if he doesn't. Remember, don't make too much noise, don't touch Lu Qian, and don't speak Yunhai dialect. I won't say more, but I believe you can handle it. Go."

"Yes, Young Master Huang." The young man responded and turned to leave the office.

Heitou was a local gang leader Huangshi had cultivated in Yunhai, known as "Black Brother" and somewhat famous. Huangshi didn't want to use local people to avoid them revealing his subordinates if something went wrong. Using his own people meant he had fewer concerns; if something happened, they could just go into hiding for a while.

Four hours passed quickly.

During this time, Xu Jianxing and Lu Qian changed planes at Kunming Airport and finally landed in Teng'an.

As soon as they entered the airport hall, Xu Jianxing saw a middle-aged man approaching. The man smiled and looked at him with surprise but didn't linger, quickly turning to Lu Qian and respectfully said, "Ms. Lu."

"En, is everything ready?" Lu Qian asked calmly.

"Everything is ready. I've rented a house for you in Shunhe Town, about four kilometers from Teng'an. The scenery there is quite beautiful. I've also prepared an Audi A6 for you. Is this suitable, Ms. Lu?" the man asked cautiously.

"It's fine. Let's go." Lu Qian nodded.

"Please follow me." The man gestured and led the way, occasionally glancing at Xu Jianxing. Even if he was ignorant, he now understood that this young man had a close relationship with Ms. Lu, possibly even being her kept lover. Otherwise, he would have heard some rumors from headquarters.

If Xu Jianxing knew this, he would have beaten the man up. "Damn, everyone thinks I'm a kept lover. Just because I have a fair complexion and a wealthy woman, does that make me a kept lover?"

However, Xu Jianxing couldn't know the man's thoughts, and at this moment, he didn't have time to worry about it. With his extraordinary perception, he sensed someone was watching him.

Following the gaze, Xu Jianxing saw a thin young man staring at him. The moment he met Xu Jianxing's eyes, the young man casually turned away.

Xu Jianxing didn't think much of it. The three of them went to the parking lot, got into the car, and arrived in Shunhe Town without incident. The road was busy with cars, and Xu Jianxing hadn't paid much attention, so he didn't notice anything unusual.

Upon entering Shunhe Town, Xu Jianxing was captivated by the beautiful surroundings. Volcanoes surrounded the area, with lush ancient trees and the sound of waves. The winding river was like a white ribbon, set against a backdrop of vast forests and yellow flowers, serene and dazzling. The clear water around the village, fish swimming in the shallow waters, and the ancient willows by the river, along with the wetlands, dragon pools, canyons, egrets, and wild ducks, created a picturesque scene, like a hidden paradise.

"The scenery here is really nice. It feels like an ancient town by the river, surrounded by mountains and water." Xu Jianxing couldn't help but praise.

"I'm glad you like it." Lu Qian said gently.

Hearing her gentle voice, the middle-aged man shivered. If he hadn't heard it with his own ears, he would have thought he was hallucinating. Was this the cold and ruthless "Queen"? To speak so gently, it seemed the young man behind her couldn't be a kept lover.

No matter what, he wouldn't dare to spread what happened here. Otherwise, he wouldn't doubt that the slightest rumor at headquarters would get him fired from his position as manager of the Kunming branch, which he had worked hard for eight years to achieve.

Soon, the car stopped in front of a small courtyard. The middle-aged man quickly got out and opened the back door. After Xu Jianxing and Lu Qian got out, he said to Lu Qian, "Ms. Lu, this is the house. I wanted to rent a larger one, but time was too tight to find a suitable place."

"This is fine." Lu Qian smiled.

The house, with its white walls and green tiles, was simple and rustic, exuding a local charm. Surrounded by forests and water, it was very secluded, giving a sense of living in a hidden paradise.

Suddenly, Xu Jianxing felt that someone was watching him again. He turned his head and saw a white minivan parked about thirty meters away. With ordinary eyesight, one couldn't see inside, but with Xu Jianxing's sharp vision, he clearly saw two people in the van, one of whom was the young man he had seen at the airport.

"Interesting." A faint smile appeared on Xu Jianxing's lips. With his skills, he wasn't too worried about trouble. Based on his deduction, these two people were likely sent by Huangshi, as he hadn't offended anyone else recently.

As for Chen Xueyi, there was a slight possibility, but it was almost negligible. After all, there wasn't much enmity between them, and everything was due to Chen Haoxue's words. If Chen Xueyi had reported him to his superiors, they wouldn't have been so stealthy in their tracking.

So, after a quick thought, Xu Jianxing was 80% sure these people were sent by Huangshi. Only he had the resources to do so. Xu Jianxing didn't rule out other possibilities, but they were extremely low. For example, if these people had meticulously planned to kidnap Lu Qian, the probability was small, but Xu Jianxing couldn't ignore it. Therefore, he decided to stay close to Lu Qian for the time being.

Following the middle-aged man, Xu Jianxing entered the courtyard. It was small but cozy, with a vegetable garden on the left and a set of stone tables and chairs under a few large trees on the right. Sitting there to enjoy a cup of tea would be a pleasant experience.

Inside the house, the walls were adorned with dragon carvings and murals, and the redwood furniture and antique porcelain gave it a noble atmosphere.

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