Chapter 1268 - 1267: Zhao Xiaodao Has Been Kidnapped
"What’s going on?" Lu Zheng was shocked and hurriedly asked.
Yesterday, when he was here, he saw Zhao Xiaodao chatting with Shen Ying in the group.
"It happened this morning, the police raided near Little Saber’s filming site, but the operation was a mess and many escaped."
Lin Wan briefly explained, "A group just broke into the film set, passed by the makeup trailer, and kidnapped Little Saber, her assistant, and two makeup artists inside."
"What the hell?"
Lu Zheng couldn’t help but curse, seeing Lin Wan had already packed up, he waved his hand to open the window, and then immediately took Lin Wan to soar into the clouds, flying straight out the window.
"What’s the background of the kidnappers, is Little Saber in danger now?" Lu Zheng asked.
Lin Wan only mentioned the kidnapping, indicating that Zhao Xiaodao was still unharmed.
"They are part of an organ trafficking ring, considered the top echelon, responsible for finding compatible organs in relatively impoverished areas."
Lin Wan said, "After Zhao Xiaodao and the others were kidnapped, they’re now trapped together on the outskirts of the city in an office building.
The incident just happened this morning, and the local time is only an hour behind ours; Zhao Xiaodao was kidnapped just over two hours ago, so she should still be safe."
"You’re quite quick to know this." Lu Zheng asked, "Interpol’s internal news?"
Lin Wan shook her head, "A domestic online media happened to go for an interview and filmed the scene. Not just me, domestic netizens all know about it."
"What?" Lu Zheng was stunned, "Is it a live broadcast?"
"Pretty much." Lin Wan nodded, and said in a deep voice, "That’s why I’m preparing to go there."
With Lin Wan’s current abilities, saving Zhao Xiaodao and the others would be a piece of cake, but she can’t fly yet, so she can only take a plane.
But since Lu Zheng is back, it certainly makes things more convenient.
A white cloud streaked across the sky, mysteriously invisible, leaving only a faint contrail, gradually visible in the sky.
Just after noon, the two arrived in the city where Zhao Xiaodao’s film set was, pinpointing Zhao Xiaodao’s location.
The place was easy to find because the other rooms in the office building were already cleared out, with many police cars and spectators parked downstairs.
Just like a movie.
Lu Zheng deployed his Divine Thought and saw Zhao Xiaodao and the other three huddled together, curled in a corner in a middle floor of the building.
Around them, there were five people holding automatic rifles or handguns, scattered around, their leader was on the phone outside.
"Is the police in this country all incompetents? Let five people slip away, and they’re all armed. Is this the city center or a warzone, filming a movie?" Lu Zheng helplessly mocked.
However, seeing Zhao Xiaodao and the others were okay with just some minor scrapes, Lu Zheng wasn’t worried. After all, he was already there; it’d be hard for Zhao Xiaodao to die.
At the moment, he had the mood to listen to the leader’s words.
"Did they deliver the goods?"
"Not yet, how dare they? We have a Hua Country celebrity in our hands!"
"Tell them, if they don’t bring the stuff by one o’clock, send a car over, we’ll tear the celebrity up!"
The leader spoke while glancing sideways at Zhao Xiaodao, causing a shiver in the group.
In the corner, two makeup artists were already crying, while the assistant apparently had also cried, her face streaked, trembling beside Zhao Xiaodao.
Only Zhao Xiaodao appeared relatively calm, though her pale face and heaving chest showed she was terrified, she still managed to stay composed.
"Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid, once Brother Lu and Sister Wan get the news, they’ll definitely come to rescue us." Zhao Xiaodao whispered comfortingly.
Zhao Xiaodao wasn’t relying on the outside police who were just yelling, but on Lu Zheng and the others in faraway Hai City.
"Brother Lu and Sister Wan might be powerful, but they can’t just fly over here!" The assistant sobbed, "I feel like they’ll tear us apart soon..."
Though she couldn’t understand what these people were saying, she could read their eyes, all filled with murderous intent towards them.
"Don’t panic..."
Zhao Xiaodao licked her lips, choosing only to comfort the assistant.
"Do they know about our kidnapping back home?" Zhao Xiaodao asked in a low voice.
"I don’t know!" A makeup artist beside her nearly cried, thinking even in this situation Zhao Xiaodao was concerned about such matters.
But the assistant remembered her duties and whispered, "When we were taken, from afar it seemed like I saw yesterday’s reporter from Penguin Entertainment filming us with their phone..."
Zhao Xiaodao pursed her lips, hoping domestic media would quickly report it, so Lu Zheng and the others would find out.
Unfortunately, things happened too quickly, her phone was too far from her; otherwise, if she could have sent Lu Zheng a message, maybe the transcript would be done by now.
As for now...
She had to find a way to buy time...
Then Zhao Xiaodao saw the leader hang up the phone, slide the mobile back into his pocket, pick up his handgun, lightly open the blinds, and glance outside.
"Second Brother, how is it?" A bandit carrying an AK asked.
"Heh, they’re all police." The so-called Second Brother sneered but didn’t care.
"Let these women be buried with us!" Another pointed his gun at Zhao Xiaodao and the others.
"Ahhh!" The two makeup artists screamed and huddled back, moving away frantically.
"Put the gun down!" Second Brother frowned, "We need these women to get away, especially her."
"The Hua Country celebrity." Second Brother nodded toward Zhao Xiaodao, "Zhao Xiaodao."
"Zhao Xiaodao" he pronounced perfectly in Hua language.
Zhao Xiaodao raised her head abruptly, "You know me?"
"Of course, when I was back home, I watched quite a few of your dramas."
"You’re... from Hua Country?" Zhao Xiaodao’s eyes widened.
"Not anymore." Second Brother shrugged.
"Please let us go! We are willing to give you money!" A makeup artist hurriedly begged upon hearing someone speak Hua language, she moved a bit forward seeking mercy.
"Smack!"
The person nearby gave her a slap, knocking her back.
"Ah!"
The makeup artist yelped in pain, tumbling over, she quickly retreated, shrinking back and not daring to raise her head, desperately retreating to the corner.
Zhao Xiaodao glanced at the makeup artist and then at Second Brother, whispering something to the assistant.
Then, she took a deep breath and spoke steadily, "Since you know me, you naturally understand my influence. Having me is enough; the police won’t dare make rash moves.
You might as well let them go and focus on taking me. Bringing them along could even slow down your actions."
"I’ll cooperate with you!" Zhao Xiaodao declared firmly.