Qin Yize furrowed his brow in thought.
At this moment, seeing Qin Yize successfully defuse the bomb, everyone let out a long breath of relief and realized they hadnât dared to breathe deeply. Though it was late winter, their backs were drenched with cold sweat, and they all gathered around Qin Yize.
Qin Yize, though, didnât have time to say much to them.
He needed to rush back to the base overnight.
Qin Yize looked at Du Tian and said sternly, "You need to report this immediately and have the East Branch Bureau investigate. This person either wants An Xiaotongâs life, your life, or perhaps both. Be careful."
Du Tian already understood this situation for the most part and his brows were tightly knit, "Alright, Iâll do it now."
Qin Yize turned to Chu Chengfeng and said, "Chengfeng, take Shang Qing and An Xiaotong home. Donât share too many details about this matter with others for the time being."
"Okay, I understand," Chu Chengfeng quickly assured.
After Qin Yize had arranged everything here, he walked toward Gu Qiaoqiao, who was talking with Shang Qing and An Xiaotong.
He needed to confirm the source of the bomb as soon as possible. By now, Qin Yize was fully sober.
He nodded to An Xiaotong and Shang Qing, having no time for detailed explanations, he took Gu Qiaoqiaoâs hand and quickly headed toward the jeep.
As he walked, he spoke, "Qiaoqiao, Iâll take you home first, then I need to return to the base."
Gu Qiaoqiao stood at the car door, knowing this was serious. She said softly, "Maybe I should take a cab home with Shang Qing and the others..."
Qin Yize opened the car door, "No, Iâm just going home to get some things."
Gu Qiaoqiao didnât hesitate any longer and quickly got in the car. Qin Yize started the vehicle and sped away.
A few minutes later, the East Branch Bureau dispatched three police cars, speeding towards the Lijing Ho Hotel.
It was a seemingly peaceful but thrilling night.
Gu Qiaoqiao sat in the car, her face heavy with concern.
Who exactly placed the time bomb in An Xiaotongâs car? It was clear this wasnât done by an ordinary person.
This must be someone very skilled in such matters, and certainly not done by one person alone.
This seems to be a planned, organized crime.
Who could this person be?
Gu Qiaoqiao recalled the car accident from several years later, and her heart skipped a beat.
In her past life, all she knew was that Chairman An, his wife, and son were in a car accident, but she didnât know the specifics.
Back then, she could barely protect herself, how could she have the time and energy to inquire about such matters? Itâs only what she heard.
Moreover, she never heard that the An Family had a daughter named An Xiaotong, which might be related to her being mute and unable to speak.
No one chatted with her, nor did anyone share these stories, so all she knew were the general topics people gathered to discuss.
Perhaps, An Xiaotongâs disappearance harbors secrets that couldnât be shared.
Hence, not knowing the An Family had another daughter is justifiable.
However, in her past life, Du Tian should be just as in love with An Xiaotong as he is in this lifeâthey grew up as childhood friends, their feelings naturally deep.
If An Xiaotong was in trouble, how could Du Tian not search for her?
According to fateâs trajectory, perhaps An Xiaotong was sold off or even met other accidents in 1986 or 1987.
Thus, if this matter was orchestrated by the same bomb-planting criminal gang, they also likely wouldnât spare Du Tian.