She abandoned her husband first, then her children, and was ecstatic after the divorce.

Lin Qingran stood quietly in front of the hotel's floor-to-ceiling window, staring blankly out the window, seemingly lost in thought.

Looking at Lin Qingran's back, which had become noticeably thinner in the past few days, Bo Ye felt a pang of heartache and tenderness. He stepped forward and gently hugged Lin Qingran's waist.

"Don't worry, the police are taking this case very seriously. Fu Xiuheng will definitely come back safe and sound."

Bo Ye gently rubbed against Lin Qingran's neck.

"We're heading back to Yuncheng this afternoon. Cheer up, Lingdang must miss you terribly."

Lin Qingran, however, was still somewhat uneasy. "The matter was resolved smoothly, but I still feel uneasy, as if something is about to happen."

Actually, Bo Ye wasn't in a good mood either. Like Lin Qingran, he felt uneasy.

After all, Fu Liancheng was involved in Zhou Lan's illegal pharmaceutical case, and Zhou Lan's methods were well-known. Fu Liancheng was probably even more capable than Zhou Lan.

Even with a large police force deployed, they were still worried that things wouldn't be resolved so smoothly.

However, facing the haggard Lin Qingran, Bo Ye did not dare to say much.

He simply reassured them, "It's alright, trust the police, this matter will definitely be resolved well."

But just then, Lin Qingran's phone rang like a death knell.

Both of them felt a sudden emptiness in their hearts. Lin Qingran then quickly turned around, picked up her phone, and answered the call.

"Lin Qingran, have you gone mad?!"

The tone of the person on the phone was exactly the same as the one who had made the threatening call before.

Without the altered tone, the panic that person inadvertently conveyed in their words was so clear.

Hearing the man's voice clearly through the loudspeaker, Susukino immediately stepped forward and roared.

"Fu Liancheng, I think you're the one who's fucking crazy!"

Fu Liancheng across from her sneered, "So, you actually dared to lie to me. Lin Qingran, you really are flexible and resourceful, you even managed to get that old codger from the Fu family under your control! I've been lying low for years, stirring up trouble in your Fu and Lin families, all for this day. Why should I let you sow discord with just a few words?"

As he spoke, Fu Liancheng's tone turned vicious.

"Lin Qingran, you're very worried about Fu Xiuheng, aren't you? Aren't you hoping the police can rescue him as soon as possible? Do you want to hear Fu Xiuheng's voice?"

Immediately afterwards, Fu Liancheng seemed to put the phone aside, and then Lin Qingran heard sobbing sounds coming from inside.

"Xiu Heng!" Lin Qingran's eyes widened suddenly.

"Fu Liancheng, what are you going to do to him?"

"What can I do? You should thank your husband's brother instead!" Fu Liancheng roared.

"Damn it, how dare they perform magic tricks right under my nose!"

Lin Qingran suddenly turned her head and met Bo Ye's gaze, but Bo Ye also looked blank, not knowing what had happened.

Fu Liancheng chuckled, "I knew you guys were coming, you definitely had bad intentions. I searched for days, I even had Fu Xiuheng's clothes stripped off, but I didn't find anything you did. But I never expected you to be so well hidden!"

As he spoke, a muffled thud came from the other side, followed by Fu Xiuheng's deep, muffled call.

"Fu Liancheng, calm down!" Lin Qingran shouted.

"Calm down? How the hell am I supposed to calm down?!" Fu Liancheng shouted frantically.

"Lin Qingran, I'll give you one last chance. Haven't you always wanted to ensure his safety? Come, come to Qing'an City. As long as you cross the border, someone will come to pick you up. If you want them to be safe, you'll have to pay the price!"

“Okay, I can go! But I want to see Fu Xiuheng alive!” Lin Qingran agreed without hesitation.

Bo Ye and Fu Xiuheng on the other end of the phone spoke almost simultaneously.

"do not want!"

"Qingran, don't come again..."

The other end of the phone went silent immediately, with only Fu Xiuheng's labored breathing audible.

He seemed to have used all his strength to say those words.

"Qingran, Qingran, be good..." Fu Xiuheng said with difficulty.

"You won't let me go. Even if you come, I won't leave alive... Listen to me, don't come..."

Fu Xiuheng coughed violently twice, and then spoke.

“I know I’ve wronged you a lot over the years. I’ve always wanted to make it up to you, but you don’t need me anymore. Later, I thought about it, and maybe the more I do, the more you hate me. Maybe someone like me shouldn’t even be alive. All these years, I’ve been a burden to you…”

Lin Qingran's tears welled up almost instantly, and she choked out as she spoke.

"Fu Xiuheng, what kind of time is this? How can you still say such reckless things! Listen to me, I'm telling you to live a good life, do you hear me?!"

Bo Ye also spoke up urgently, "Damn it, Fu Xiuheng, you can say something like that, I'll admit you're something else! You're quite the capable rival in love! But Jiu Ge and I went to so much trouble, you owe me a lot, if you really want to pay it back, you'd better come back alive!"

Fu Xiuheng across from him let out a soft chuckle, seemingly mocking himself, or perhaps finally satisfied.

"If my life can ensure everyone's safety, I'm willing to give it up..."

"You're quite the romantic!" Fu Liancheng roared, interrupting Fu Xiuheng, and then said to Lin Qingran.

"I'm giving you this one chance, so hurry up. I'm warning you, don't think you can get everyone else by sacrificing Fu Xiuheng's life. I only want you, Lin Qingran. If you don't come, your son, your daughter, your biological father, and your adoptive father—none of them will live! I mean what I say!"

Fu Liancheng paused for a moment, then chuckled and said.

"Hurry up and come, or I'll start by taking action against Fu Xiuheng!"

After saying that, Fu Liancheng hung up the phone.

Lin Qingran dialed back anxiously, but no one answered.

Lin Qingran almost went crazy and walked straight towards the door.

Bo Ye rushed forward and hugged Lin Qingran tightly.

"Jiuge! Jiuge, don't go!" Bo Ye said urgently.

"Please, I'm begging you, don't go! Things can definitely turn around, please don't act impulsively!"

"Didn't you hear what he said?!" Lin Qingran shouted hoarsely.

"Xingze and Lingdang are both my children, I can't risk their lives! And what about the fathers, why should they suffer with me!"

"Please, please calm down, okay?" Bo Ye looked at Lin Qingran with red eyes, almost pleading.

“If you want to go, I’ll go with you. I absolutely won’t leave you to risk everything alone! Have you forgotten? I’m your husband, and I should share everything with you!”