Chapter 4: The Child is Missing

“What’s Lin Banxia’s relationship with Young Master Zhan? How could Young Master Zhan allow her to get in the car?”

“This Lin Banxia is too scheming! From a beggar under the bridge to Young Master Zhan, the range of men she chooses is quite wide!”

Zhan Jingting returned home, took a shower, and picked up the clothes that the woman had brushed against. He sniffed them, but there was no scent… Could it be that the faint smell of herbal medicine was an illusion?

Three days later, Lin family villa.

In the spacious living room, several subordinates hung their heads low. Xie Yueru slammed her hand on the table, “Haven’t you found any trace of her yet?!”

“Madam, Miss Lin has vanished into thin air.” The subordinates answered anxiously.

“Vanished into thin air, my foot!” Xie Yueru was furious, “Six years ago, she vanished, and now she suddenly appears today?!”

Lin Banxia not only disrupted the wedding that day, but on the same day, Uncle Ming , who had been abused for four years, also disappeared without a trace!

Moreover, the safe in the house was pried open, and what was taken was not only cash but also several company stamps!!

They reported it to the police, but the surveillance footage was destroyed. The other party was clearly prepared.

For three whole nights, Yang Yiming and Xie Yueru couldn’t sleep. They kept having nightmares, dreaming of Lin Banxia coming to them in the middle of the night with a knife to seek revenge.

The villa’s security measures were also strengthened.

“I’m worried about this girl’s relationship with Young Master Zhan.” Yang Yiming also saw the news. He had no guilt for his daughter anymore, only fear that she would threaten his interests.

Moreover, Lin Banxia had said at the wedding ceremony –

“Then we’ll see each other in court. Six years, isn’t that enough time for me to gather evidence?”

Clearly, this girl was a ticking time bomb. They had to deal with her as soon as possible to rest easy.

These days, Yang Yiming didn’t dare go out because wherever he went, reporters would surround him.

Countless topics about the Lin family were thrown at him! At the wedding ceremony, Lin Banxia had ripped off the veil, and some online comments were already very unfavorable to him.

He couldn’t handle the sharp questions one after another, so he simply locked himself in the house, waiting for the public opinion to subside.

Xie Yueru was the same as him, like an ant on a hot pan. Several company stamps were also taken! She could only pace back and forth anxiously –

“Uncle Ming  was under 24-hour surveillance, hidden very deeply. How did Lin Banxia get him away?”

Besides Lin Banxia, who else could have taken him away?

Even without surveillance, they were convinced that Lin Banxia was the one who did it.

Junsheng Group，a landmark building in Yincheng, towering office buildings carrying the dreams of countless young people.

In the simple and elegant president’s office, Mu Bo in a black suit walked in with documents, “President, this is Lin Banxia’s detailed information.”

Zhan Jingting stopped his work and quickly reached out to take it. It was detailed, so thick!

Yes, because there was a moment when he smelled a faint scent of traditional Chinese medicine from this woman, a scent from his memory.

Then these past few days, coincidentally, he had been having that dream of the passionate night in the hotel every night.

Therefore, Zhan Jingting investigated Lin Banxia.

Su Lin Mansion, located in a quiet area, with flowers planted in the courtyard.

This was the property Lin Banxia’s grandfather gave her on her 18th birthday. Although she hadn’t lived there, it had always been taken care of.

“Banxia.” An Yu brought over a bowl of traditional Chinese medicine, the air filled with a bitter smell.

Lin Banxia reached out to take the bowl, “You should rest early too, you’ve been working hard these past few days.”

An Yu smiled at her, “It’s my duty.” Then she turned and went upstairs.

The girl held the medicine bowl and gently pushed open a certain room door. The beautiful sunset shone through the window, illuminating the middle-aged man in the wheelchair. He was neatly dressed, thin and bony, looking extremely weak.

Seeing Uncle Ming again, Lin Banxia’s breathing even became heavy. She suppressed the tears of sadness in her eyes and raised a slight smile on her lips.

She held the medicine bowl, sat down on the chair in front of the wheelchair, and held the middle-aged man’s hand with her other hand, “… Uncle Ming.” Her voice was choked.

Only six years had passed, and he had been ravaged beyond recognition. Wrinkles had increased on his face, his eyes were dull, and his body trembled slightly. He might have been frightened by the abuse, and he instinctively became nervous when he saw people.

Lin Banxia let go of his hand and wiped the corner of her eyes. She used a spoon to patiently feed him the medicine, one spoonful at a time…

Recalling the events of six years ago, tears couldn’t help but wet her eyes again.

Her life and the lives of her children were all given by Uncle Ming. She would remember it for a lifetime.

So she vowed to cure him! And to make those people pay for their crimes.

After feeding Uncle Ming the medicine, Lin Banxia picked up a handkerchief and gently wiped the corner of his lips, then instructed the maid to help him lie down and rest.

Just as she arrived in the living room, her phone rang. It was a call from Canada. Lin Banxia answered the phone and the other party’s urgent voice came through –

“Boss! It’s not good! The eldest young master and the youngest young master are missing!”

Upon hearing this, Lin Banxia merely furrowed her brow. Compared to the other’s anxiety, she seemed rather calm. “Alright, I know.”

The call ended, and the girl’s black jewel-like eyes held a hint of worry.

She knew her sons too well. They were extremely intelligent and couldn’t be easily fooled by ordinary people. However, right now was not the best time for the children to return to the country. After all, the war with Yang Yiming had already begun.

Footsteps approached, and Lin Banxia turned her head. An Yu entered, holding her phone. “Banxia, I just received a call. An An and Mo Mo left a note and ran away.”

“Don’t even think about it, their smartwatches won’t be reachable.” Lin Banxia’s face changed slightly. “What a nuisance! Once I find them, I’ll give them a good punishment!”

An Yu said, “I’ve called them, but we can’t get in touch for now.”

“Their phones are on 24 hours a day. We’ll wait for them to contact us.” Compared to the children’s safety, Lin Banxia was more worried that they would find their biological father first.

After all, genetics were a thing. Their father was definitely highly intelligent.

She was afraid that the man would be stronger than her and try to take the children away. Without any emotional foundation, marriage was impossible.

How could she hand over the children she had raised with her own hands?

As night deepened, the luxurious Yuzhu Villa, worth its weight in gold, was brightly lit.

In the courtyard, a limited edition Lamborghini was parked. In the study on the second floor, in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, Zhan Jingting stood with his hands in his pockets, his deep eyes gazing at the night scenery outside.

He had already read Lin Banxia’s profile and had a certain understanding of the Lin family’s affairs. He felt a slight touch of emotion.

But there was also a hint of surprise. This Lin family’s eldest daughter slept under a bridge with a beggar, became pregnant before marriage, and eloped with someone?

And this man, Yang Yiming, how could he be so hypocritical? He used the Lin family’s name and repeatedly tried to cooperate with Junsheng Group. He was directly rejected! His character was questionable!

At this moment, his phone rang. Zhan Jingting’s thoughts were pulled back. He took out his phone and glanced at the caller ID, his brows furrowed slightly.

The ringtone continued. He swiped to answer the call and held the phone to his ear. “What’s the matter?” It was a rule that his assistant wouldn’t disturb him after work hours unless it was something particularly important.