Chapter 542

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

After escorting Zhang Cheng to the hotel where they were temporarily staying, Chen MO prepared to leave with Xia Wan.

Zhang Cheng hesitated for a moment but, before they departed, cautioned them, “I’ll look into Xia Wan’s parents’ situation. Please, don’t take any rash actions.”

Turning to Xia Wan, he continued, “And regarding Shi Yu… Since you’ve made a commitment to the hospital and Lin Chao, I hope you can do your utmost.”

“Don’t worry, Brother Cheng. As long as I have the necessary herbs, I will definitely be able to save Shi Yu,” Xia Wan confidently assured.

“Good! Since Chen MO trusts you, I trust you as well,” Zhang Cheng responded, leaving it at that.

After Chen MO and Xia Wan left, Zhang Cheng’s expression grew somber.

He returned to his room and promptly called Zhang Feng, “Come here in ten minutes. I have something to discuss with you!”

Zhang Feng didn’t hesitate, dropping everything to rush to Chen Mo’s room.

Arriving breathlessly, Zhang Feng asked, “Big Brother Cheng, you wanted to see me?” as he wiped sweat from his forehead.

“Where have you been?” Zhang Cheng inquired, leaning back on the sofa with an emotionless expression.

“I just accompanied Stubborn Donkey and others to visit the old leader,” Zhang Feng replied honestly.

“And where were you yesterday?” Zhang Cheng’s tone grew unfriendly. Zhang Feng paused, then remembered, “Yesterday, I didn’t go anywhere…”

He looked deep in thought, then suddenly added, “Oh, wait! The Jiang family’s kid asked me to drive him to pick up his friend’s parents.

“He said his friend was away and needed help with his family, so I went…” “Jiang Lu asked you to go?” Zhang Cheng’s voice turned colder.

“Yes, Jiang Lu. He’s quite a loyal guy,” Zhang Feng still oblivious to Zhang Cheng’s mood.

“He not only asked me to fetch them but also arranged a temporary place for the elderlv couDle.”

“Do you know where this temporary place is?” Zhang Cheng immediately grew alert.

“I’m not sure,” Zhang Feng shook his head. “I’m unfamiliar with this county. I couldn’t have found my way back without his brother guiding me.” “Was it a remote location?” Zhang Cheng probed further.

“Yes, very remote,” Zhang Feng answered, “The route was winding, through mountains, forests, and ponds. I was quite lost.”

“If you had to drive there again, could you find it?” Zhang Cheng checked again.

“I might be able to get a general idea…” Zhang Feng started to sense something was amiss.

“Why are you asking all this, Brother Cheng? Is there an issue with the couple?”

“There’s no problem with the couple,” Zhang Cheng’s words eased Zhang Feng’s concern. “If Jiang Lu needs your help in the next few days, go and assist him.

“Just remember to inform me when you do,” he added.

“Okay,” Zhang Feng agreed, though still a bit confused, and left without further questions.

Alone in his room, Zhang Cheng sat deep in thought before deciding to visit

Liang Tao. “Leader, I need to discuss something with you.”

While driving, Chen MO broke the silence, “Will you blame me for not telling you about Zhang Cheng?”

“Why would I blame you?” Xia Wan appeared unbothered. “You had your reasons for keeping it to yourself.”

“But…” Chen MO still seemed uneasy. “I knew he might be involved in your parents’ disappearance, but…”

Xia Wan shook her head gently. “You’ve already investigated this matter, right?

“You didn’t keep anything from me, you just waited until you had more information before telling me,” she said calmly.

Chen MO didn’t respond but sighed softly. “Shall I take you home first?” “Alright,” Xia Wan’s voice was soft but tense. She closed her eyes, signaling she didn’t want to continue the conversation.

Chen MO respected her silence, quietly driving her home and then leaving.

“Why are you back so early?” Xia Feng was surprised to see Xia Wan return alone. He looked past her, expecting to see their parents. “Are Dad and Mom back?”

Xia Feng’s expression fell when he realized they weren’t with her.

“Any news?” Xia Wan asked wearily.

“Nothing,” Xia Feng replied, lips tight. “What are these people doing with Mom and Dad?”

Just as he finished speaking, the phone rang, startling both Xia Wan and Xia Feng.

Xia Feng looked at Xia Wan, unsure whether to answer it..