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I recognized you at a glance just now. I’m curious, why were you sold to that place?
Zhan Ying had already uncovered the truth, yet he still asked Su Xing.
At that moment, a more peculiar question arose in Su Xing's mind: Is the war correspondent you mentioned Ms. He Xiaoqing?
The profession matched, and in the story he told, she should be the family member he had taken care of. So he knew her appearance and her name.
A sudden chill ran down Su Xing's spine.
So, she had been under the watch of such an ambitious and morally ambiguous man for who knows how long? And her mother too—were they both living under this person's surveillance?
Zhan Ying seemed satisfied with Su Xing's question.
That's right. We met on a beautiful night amidst the chaos of war.
Su Xing struggled to recall when Zhan Ying had known Auntie.
Thinking back over a decade, it was during the time when her mother frequently traveled abroad. The wars were rampant then, and Ms. He had been tirelessly working hard to earn more money to support herself and Su He.
Feeling that her mother was working too hard and facing great dangers in her job, Su Xing had started earning money early on, hoping to lighten her mother's burden and determined to provide for her family.
In fact, she had succeeded; she really managed to do so.
But at this moment, she pondered whether this person had truly done something behind her back regarding herself and Auntie.
Before Su Xing could continue questioning, Zhan Ying spoke directly: "Su Xing, what you’ve done over the years managing the bar is impressive; you’re quite a talented individual."
"If there’s an opportunity, I’d still like to continue investing in you."
Continue investing? So, what role did you play when Li Zu Mao was willing to let me share in his profits?
Su Xing’s mind was quick; she could think of key questions almost immediately.
After Li Zu Mao sold her the land at a low price, not long after, he moved his entire family abroad, where it seemed he was thriving more and more.
Su Xing had thought that her cooperation with Li Zu Mao was due to knowing his daughter Li Li, but she hadn’t realized that Lawrence was also involved in this matter—and it seemed there was some connection with Auntie as well?
Life truly is like a play.
That's right. You are her daughter; if you want to make your way in that circle, I won’t just stand by and watch.
Su Xing replied, "You make it sound like you're my stepfather."
So when does Lawrence plan to send me back to Auntie? If you love my mom so much, shouldn’t you hurry up and return me?
Su Xing didn’t want to linger here any longer. It felt fraught with danger, as if her life could be taken at any moment.
Moreover, she hadn’t even asked yet—if you care so much for my mom, why have I never heard about it before?
For so many years, Ms. He had been thinking of her deceased father, loyal and devoted as he was. Therefore, Su Xing couldn't fully trust what Lawrence was saying.
No rush. Since you've come to me, I must extend my hospitality as your uncle, right?
Could you please lend me a phone? I suddenly went missing and need to let my Auntie know I'm safe!
Lawrence nodded in apparent approval, but what he said was anything but human.
"Hei Mao, do you have a phone?"
Hei Mao remained unfazed. "No. To avoid being tracked by enemies, we don't have any signal here, nor do we carry mobile phones." He even kindly explained further.
What a smooth liar he was.
How could Su Xing believe such nonsense? What era are we in? Even the most ruthless person wouldn't be so afraid of being tracked by electronic devices, right?
It was clear they didn't want her to contact the outside world. There had to be something fishy about this situation.
"Since Uncle Lawrence, you care deeply for my Auntie and know her so well, you must be in regular contact with her, right? Why not do me a favor and let her know I'm safe?"
"Sure. Hei Mao, go take care of that."
Lawrence appeared particularly easygoing at that moment!
"My lord, I'll arrange for someone to write a letter back to Hua Country. It should arrive within a week at the latest."
Su Xing's anger was barely contained in her eyes!
"I suspect you all are playing tricks on me! And I even have evidence!"
Writing a letter was indeed a clever idea, haha! But did that mean she had to continue bothering Uncle Lawrence for an entire week?
This was clearly confinement.
Thus, Su Xing had jumped from one perilous pit into another trap.
"I'll be returning to the country soon and will naturally bring you along. There's no need for you to worry about these few days."
Seeing Su Xing's sour expression, Lawrence realized there were limits to playing tricks on people. After all, once they returned home, he would still need Su Xing to help him establish his footing!
"Don't mind my subordinate's jokes. I'll inform your Auntie about your situation later."
"For your safety, you should stay here and rest for now. The auction house is quite complicated. The one who sold you here is a well-known young man from Western Country; if he doesn't let go of you, he'll find ways to track you down."
"So it's safer for you to stay here for the time being."
"If you need anything, just instruct these servants. They are all from Hua Country, so you can trust them."
"You think I can trust your people? That's completely out of the question!"
Zhan Ying stood up, took a few steps outside, then suddenly stopped and turned back.
If he was worried about the food, he could have them prepare the ingredients and cook in the kitchen himself.
Su Xing had her doubts about Lawrence, and after saying that, her suspicions only deepened.
After Zhan Ying left, Su Xing stared blankly at the food and clothes laid out on the coffee table for a moment.
A maid spoke up, "Miss, your room is on the second floor, and the kitchen is to the right."
Where to go was left for Su Xing to decide.
However, she noticed that these middle-aged maids were not ordinary servants. Their posture revealed they were all trained individuals.
Su Xing resigned herself to her fate; she had no chance of escaping this place now.
One step at a time, she thought. After all, as long as she was alive, there was still hope.
What if Shen Jingyu could come to find her?
But even if he did arrive, he would likely just be walking into a death trap in this heavily guarded estate!
So, Su Xing hoped he wouldn't get involved.
But who could possibly come to rescue her?
Having gone a whole day and night without food, Su Xing looked at the spread before her. After much contemplation, she decided to head to the kitchen herself.
She noticed that as soon as she moved, those maids would follow her closely. Even when she went to the restroom, their reflections in the glass door were almost right beside her.
This was an all-encompassing surveillance!
Even though there were no signals at all, did they really need to go to such lengths?
Su Xing glanced into the kitchen; the only thing she could manage to eat was some pasta that was barely edible.
In this situation, anything that could fill her stomach would suffice. She thought of those people back at the slave market; their conditions were far worse than hers now.
After eating, Su Xing didn't hesitate and went straight to the room indicated by a maid and lay down to rest.
A person without energy couldn't fight back.
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