dognovel Chapter 246 These two little guys lied to me
Chapter 246 These two little guys lied to me
Suddenly, Tan Zhengchu's finger paused, and the screen froze on the scene of Liu Bao and Lin Quan entering the lounge.
Immediately afterwards, Da Bao appeared in the frame, following a man dressed in black, looking somewhat nervous.
Tan Zhengchu frowned deeply and continued to switch scenes.
Soon, he saw Liu Bao and Da Bao change into sportswear, carry bags, and follow the man in black out of the hotel through the back door.
"Lin Quan? What's going on?" The third brother leaned over, staring at the screen, his face turning grim.
Tan Zhengchu did not answer, but continued to switch the screen.
Soon, his gaze settled on the surveillance footage at the elevator entrance.
A woman wearing a butterfly mask stood there, seemingly waiting for something.
Tan Zhengchu's expression instantly turned cold, a chill flashing in his eyes. He suddenly realized that Lin Quan's timely rescue was likely due to Liu Bao and Da Bao's plan. And all of this seemed to be related to the woman wearing the butterfly mask.
"Third brother," Tan Zhengchu's voice was low and cold, "how is the investigation into this woman progressing?"
The third brother paused for a moment, then realized what he meant. "I've already sent people to investigate, but there aren't many leads. However, I'll send you the information we have as soon as possible."
Tan Zhengchu nodded, stood up, his eyes filled with darkness. He turned to leave, and the managers, seeing this, quickly took a few steps back, afraid of angering this formidable figure.
"Mr. Tan, our hotel will definitely cooperate with you in the best possible way!" The manager wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, his tone respectful.
Tan Zhengchu gave him a cold look. "My son disappeared in your hotel. You are the prime suspects. If you can't find him, you'll bear the consequences."
After he finished speaking, he walked out of the monitoring room, his back view exuding a suffocating sense of oppression.
The managers exchanged bewildered glances, inwardly groaning.
The Tan family's influence in Shenzhen is far beyond what a small hotel like theirs can compete with.
The third brother followed behind Tan Zhengchu and said in a low voice, "Zhengchu, I've already sent people to investigate the identity of that man in black. As long as they're still in Pengcheng, we'll definitely be able to find them."
Tan Zhengchu did not respond, but quickened his pace. He felt as if a huge rock was pressing on his heart; the disappearance of Liubao and Dabao made him feel more anxious than ever before.
"No matter who it is, if they dare to touch my son, I will make them pay the price." Tan Zhengchu's voice was icy cold, as if it came from hell.
The third brother watched his retreating figure, a chill running down his spine. He knew that Tan Zhengchu was truly enraged this time.
The hotel manager followed cautiously behind Tan Zhengchu, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
As he walked briskly, he said in a low voice, "Mr. Tan, our president has already instructed that the entire hotel will fully cooperate with you in finding the two young masters. Please let us know if you need anything."
Tan Zhengchu didn't turn around, but just gave a cold "hmm," then took out his phone and dialed Lin Quan's number.
When the call connected, his tone was as cold as ice: "Lin Quan, go back to the hotel immediately."
Lin Quan on the other end of the phone was clearly surprised, his voice tinged with doubt, "Zhengchu? I just left the banquet and was about to go back to the lab to give Weihao an injection. What happened?"
Tan Zhengchu's voice was devoid of any warmth. "Dabao and Liubao are missing. The surveillance footage shows they followed you into the lounge. I need you to come back and explain."
Upon hearing this, Lin Quan's heart sank. He instantly understood what was happening, and his face turned grim. "Those two little ones... they lied to me."
Tan Zhengchu ignored his explanation and said coldly, "I want to see you at the hotel within ten minutes."
After saying that, he hung up the phone.
Lin Quan gripped his phone, his brow furrowed. He looked up at the driver and said, "Turn around and go back to the hotel."
The driver paused for a moment, then slammed on the brakes. The car came to an abrupt stop at the side of the road, and Lin Quan's body lurched forward due to inertia, almost hitting the back of the seat in front of him.
He frowned, feeling a surge of irritation, but remembering Tan Zhengchu's tone and the disappearance of the two children, he managed to control his temper.
"Hurry up," Lin Quan urged in a low voice, his tone filled with suppressed anxiety.
The driver didn't dare ask any more questions, quickly turned the car around, and sped off towards the hotel.
Lin Quan leaned back in his seat, closed his eyes, and kept replaying the scene in his mind.
He remembered that Liu Bao and Da Bao had indeed come to him, saying they wanted to see his medicine box and asked some questions about the medicines.
He didn't think much of it at the time, after all, the two children were always smart and sensible, and he never expected that they would lie to him.
"What on earth are these two little guys up to?" Lin Quan murmured to himself, feeling both worried and helpless.
He knew that Tan Zhengchu must be extremely anxious right now. Liubao and Dabao were Tan Zhengchu's lifeblood; if anything happened to them, Tan Zhengchu would probably go crazy.
……
Tan Zhengchu pushed open the door to the lounge and immediately saw Su Yingxue sitting on the sofa, head down, gently wiping away tears from the corners of her eyes. Her shoulders trembled slightly, clearly trying her best to suppress her emotions.
Tan Zhengchu's heart tightened suddenly. He knew that Su Yingxue was blaming herself, but wasn't he also blaming himself? The disappearance of his two sons weighed heavily on his heart, making it hard for him to breathe.
He strode over and gently pulled Su Yingxue into his arms. His hands were warm and strong as he stroked her back, his voice deep yet soothing, "Yingxue, don't cry. I've found some clues; the children will be alright."
Su Yingxue looked up, her eyes filled with tears, her fingers gripping Tan Zhengchu's sleeve tightly, her voice trembling, "Zhengchu, where are the children? Will something have happened to them?"
Tan Zhengchu's gaze was gentle yet firm as he gently wiped away the tears on her face. "We don't know their exact location yet, but I've already sent people to investigate. We'll have news soon. You take Grandpa and Grandma home first, and take good care of Qibao, Erbao, and Sanbao, okay?"
Su Yingxue's lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she just nodded.
She glanced at the elderly Mrs. Tan sitting to the side. The old woman was pale and looked dejected, clearly also deeply affected by the incident.
Qibao, Erbao, and Sanbao, among other children, were asleep on the sofa, their little faces still bearing traces of wet tears.
“Okay, I’ll take them back,” Su Yingxue said softly, her voice carrying a hint of compromise. “But you have to promise me that you’ll tell me as soon as you have any news, and you can’t keep it from me.”
Tan Zhengchu's lips curved slightly, revealing a reassuring smile. "I promise you, I'll notify you as soon as possible."
After he finished speaking, he gently patted Su Yingxue's shoulder, then stood up and saw her and Grandma Tan and the others off. He personally escorted them to their car, watching it slowly drive away from the hotel until the taillights disappeared into the night before he looked away.