God of Racing

Outside, the situation wasn’t looking optimistic.

"Where’s Yuxuan?" Lu Jinxuan asked Ou Guanshen.

Gunfire seemed audible in the background.

Ou Guanshen bowed, "The Lu Division is surrounding them. Maybe this time we’ll find out which side is causing trouble? It’s strange; it’s always been minor skirmishes, impossible to negotiate, and no one steps forward to explain."

"Hmm." Lu Jinxuan furrowed his brows, a plan taking shape in his mind.

"Just wait! Yuxuan should have information soon!"

Soon enough, Lu Yuxuan’s news arrived.

As the phone rang, Lu Jinxuan jumped to his feet. "Hello?"

"Mr. President, the situation... I’m afraid you’ll have to handle it personally."

Lu Jinxuan frowned and asked softly, "Who?"

"..." Lu Yuxuan paused and enunciated, "Qin Shaoju."

Lu Jinxuan smirked, not surprised, "Of course, wait for me, I’m coming!"

"Yes!"

"Guanshen, let’s go!"

Lu Jinxuan exited with Ou Guanshen, coincidentally crossing paths with Gong Xueyan, who was arm-in-arm with Yu Sangwan.

"..." Upon seeing Lu Jinxuan’s expression, Yu Sangwan knew something was wrong. "What’s happened?"

Lu Jinxuan squeezed her hand, "Nothing, wait for me here."

Yu Sangwan frowned, "I’m worried sick about Qingming..."

"Don’t worry, orders have been sent, and we’ll hear news soon. For a boy, a bit of hardship isn’t necessarily a bad thing as long as there’s no life-threatening danger." Though worried himself, Lu Jinxuan couldn’t show it to his wife.

"Oh, be careful."

"I will."

Watching Lu Jinxuan leave anxiously, Yu Sangwan couldn’t calm herself. That Qin Shaoju had always opposed Jinxuan, and surely, her son’s disappearance was related! Why won’t he just vanish!

Late at night, Lu Jinxuan finally returned, bringing Qin Shaoju with him.

"Haha..."

Qin Shaoju was pushed inside, tied up; despite being a defeated foe, he showed no awareness.

"Lu Jinxuan! Do you think you can be smug for long? You’ve issued a presidential order, and now the entire Guan Chao questions your identity! Your presidency is unstable!"

Lu Jinxuan smirked, "If I’m unstable, do you think you can sit in my place?"

He bent down, whispering, "Rest assured! Amid Guan Chao’s chaos, I’ll make Lu Yuxuan famous in battle!"

"..." Qin Shaoju was stunned, realizing this had been Lu Jinxuan’s plan all along!

Lu Jinxuan chuckled softly, "As for you, inciting rebellion at the border... do you think I can let you rise again? Qin Shaoju, do you truly believe you can act lawlessly? You’re underestimating me!"

"Someone! Lock him up!"

"Yes!"

Qin Shaoju’s face stiffened, "Lu Jinxuan, you’re good! You’re impressive! Fine, I’ve fallen this time, but don’t celebrate too soon; I’ll make you beg me!"

Lu Jinxuan frowned; what could he possibly need from him?

"Haha!" Qin Shaoju laughed wildly, "I’ll be waiting! Waiting for you to beg me!"

The disturbance outside was so loud that Yu Sangwan, a light sleeper, had already woken up.

"What’s happened?"

Lu Jinxuan turned, seeing her in a thin nightgown, immediately furrowing his brows. As he approached her, he took off his coat and wrapped her up entirely, "Why are you out here? Not resting well?"

"I’ve been worried about you, and I’m anxious about Qingming, sleeping poorly these days." Yu Sangwan craned her neck to look, "Who is it? Being so loud."

"Qin Shaoju."

"Ah!" Yu Sangwan covered her mouth. "Really? He’s caught? Is he causing trouble?"

"Yes." Lu Jinxuan hugged her. "It’s cold outside; go back to bed."

Yu Sangwan knitted her brows, "Did you ask him where he took Qingming?"

Lu Jinxuan paused, "Taotao, do you think he’ll talk? I asked, but he won’t open his mouth."

"What to do then?" Yu Sangwan was beside herself with worry, "Qingming must be abducted by him!"

"I know." Lu Jinxuan tried to soothe her, "I’m already looking for him, don’t worry... I can still command the assistance of other nations for now..."

With his reassurance, Yu Sangwan had no choice but to agree, "Alright, I’m listening to you."

...

Early morning brought news from Guan Chao.

Yu Sangwan, groggy, overheard Ou Guanshen speaking outside.

"Mr. President, the Cabinet demands you take your wife and immediately return to clarify the situation!"

Lu Jinxuan furrowed his brows; what was meant to come finally arrived... Although he never intended to evade, now was truly not the right time for him to leave. No matter what, Qin Shaoju must be dealt with first!

"Jinxuan." Yu Sangwan stepped out, worried.

Lu Jinxuan hurried to support her, "You’re up? Didn’t sleep well, did you?"

"Aren’t you the same?" Yu Sangwan shook her head. "I’m fine. Because of me, are you in trouble? The Cabinet demands we return immediately?"

Lu Jinxuan frowned, "I can’t return now! Once back, I’ll be restricted... I must resolve matters here first; then, we’ll face everything together, alright? Taotao, if I lose everything, will you still want me?"

"Of course!" Yu Sangwan nodded without hesitation, "Is that even worth asking?"

Lu Jinxuan smiled, "Then I’m fearless."

In recent days, Lu Jinxuan had become increasingly busy.

Sometimes, even during nighttime, Yu Sangwan wouldn’t see him.

Noticeably thinner, Yu Sangwan was accompanied by Gong Xueyan, who comforted, "No need to stress... Don’t you trust him? In this world, a man as outstanding as him, I haven’t seen a second one. With Qin Shaoju caught, surely things will end soon!"

Upon hearing these words, Yu Sangwan’s heart skipped a beat, "Xueyan..."

"Hmm?" Gong Xueyan was taken aback, "What’s wrong? Want to say something?"

Yu Sangwan shook her head, "Nothing."

...

Ailao Mountain Area.

In a narrow, enclosed room, Lu Qingming curled up on the bed, having gone two days without food.

The meal on the table remained untouched.

The door opened, and someone cursed angrily, "Damn it! Is this a five or six-year-old kid? So stubborn? Planning to starve to death? A tough bone!"

"Stop cursing! Said the kid is precious; he can’t starve to death! If he dies with us, what then?"

"Then what do you propose?"

"Hey! Find a doctor to give him a nutrient injection!"

"Alright! I’ll find one!"

With no energy, Lu Qingming squinted, sensing the people left. He curled his lips into a cold smile; a nutrient injection? I’ll pull it out anyway! Are they afraid I’ll die? Good! As long as they have fears, it’s good!

After a long time, the door opened again.

The people who left earlier returned with a doctor.

"Quick! This kid hasn’t eaten for two days; he’ll starve!"

"Alright, got it!"

The doctor approached to give Lu Qingming an injection.