He opened his phone and dialed a number.
"Hello, Old Li, are you ready over there?" Uncle Zhao asked.
"I've made the arrangements; we can act at any time," a rugged voice came from the other end of the line.
"Good, you all head out immediately. The target is the villa in the suburbs. Remember, ensure Miss Xu's safety," Uncle Zhao instructed.
"Don't worry, Lao Zhao, leave it to me." The voice on the other end was filled with confidence.
Uncle Zhao hung up the phone and turned to look at me, his eyes filled with determination.
"I've contacted my friends; they are professionals and will help us rescue Xu Jiayi," Uncle Zhao explained.
"Your friends? Who are they? Will they really help us?" I asked, filled with doubts about Uncle Zhao's arrangements.
"Don't worry; my friends are trustworthy people. They will assist us," Uncle Zhao said without elaborating further, giving my shoulder a reassuring pat.
I looked at Uncle Zhao's confident expression, feeling anxious yet hopeful at the same time.
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A black sedan stopped in front of a standalone villa. The kidnappers forced Xu Jiayi out of the car and brought her into the villa, locking her in a room.
Xu Jiayi looked at the unfamiliar room, her heart filled with fear.
She didn't know what the kidnappers intended to do with her; she only knew that this could be a test of life and death.
She struggled to untie the ropes, wanting to escape this place, but she knew it was all in vain.
Despairing, she lay on the bed, tears flowing silently.
She thought of her carefree life from childhood to now, her hopes for the future, and her past dreams.
Now, all of that felt distant.
She was just a lamb waiting to be slaughtered, at the mercy of others.
Desperately, she closed her eyes and let the tears flow freely.
All she could do was silently pray, hoping for a miracle, hoping someone would save her.
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"We're about to act, Lu Fan. Are you ready?" Uncle Zhao looked at me, his tone calm and firm.
I took a deep breath, looking at Uncle Zhao in front of me, determination shining in my eyes.
"I am ready," I said, clenching my fists.
"Good," Uncle Zhao nodded, leading me out of the villa and into a black SUV parked at the entrance.
The black SUV quickly started and drove towards the villa in the suburbs.
My heart was filled with anxiety, unsure if this operation would succeed, unsure if I could rescue Xu Jiayi.
But I had to try.
Because this was my only chance.
I had to save her; I wanted her to know that I, Lu Fan, was not a cowardly and incompetent substitute. I was a man who could fight for love.
I clenched my fists, determined that this time, I would save her. I must save her!
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The black SUV sped along the winding mountain road, with rolling hills and dense forests visible outside the window. The night enveloped the earth, creating an atmosphere of tranquility. I sat in the passenger seat, gripping my fists tightly, my eyes fixed ahead as scenes of Xu Jiayi's kidnapping replayed in my mind.
"They shouldn't make it easy for us," Uncle Zhao's voice came from the front, carrying a hint of seriousness.
I nodded silently, filled with worry.
I clearly remember that Uncle Zhao had mentioned before that the kidnappers had set up numerous traps at the villa in the suburbs. Although I had received his training, I also knew that this operation was fraught with danger; a small mistake could lead to failure.
"Don't worry, I've made arrangements," Uncle Zhao said softly, sensing my concern.
I looked at Uncle Zhao in confusion, not understanding what he had arranged.
"I've contacted the police, and they will secretly cooperate with our operation," Uncle Zhao said calmly, his eyes filled with confidence.
"The police?" I was taken aback and felt somewhat surprised. "How would they agree to that?"
"That's not important," Uncle Zhao replied without elaborating. "I need their cooperation to successfully rescue Xu Jiayi."
I nodded silently and didn't ask further questions.
The car continued to drive, finally entering a narrow path under the night sky. Tall trees lined both sides of the road, blocking out the moonlight, and the surrounding area was eerily quiet, creating a sense of oppression.
"We're here," Uncle Zhao said as he stopped the car. "This is the kidnappers' villa."
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