Marrying My Bestie's Ferocious Brother - He Calls Me His Baby!-Chapter 74: Dad Calls to Warn "It’s a Trap"!

The third day after the letter was sent.

Eleven o’clock at night.

In Gu Yanshen’s office, the phone suddenly rang.

He picked up the receiver.

"Report, there’s a situation."

Lin Wan Yi immediately sat up from the sofa and walked to his side.

Gu Yanshen pressed the speakerphone button.

"Speak."

Lin Wan Yi’s fingers tightened.

Just as expected.

"Can you identify who it is?" Gu Yanshen’s voice was devoid of warmth.

"It’s the phone from the xx family."

"Yanshen, this isn’t simple, you both need to be careful."

The air in the office instantly froze.

Lin Wan Yi looked at Gu Yanshen.

His expression was frighteningly grim.

On the surface, they were polite, but secretly always looking for trouble with the Gu Family.

"Continue."

"After the call ended, there seemed to be some commotion over at the Qian Family, but I’m not sure about the specifics."

The old comrade’s voice dropped lower.

"But I’ve heard that someone left for the south overnight. The destination seems to be a remote mountain village."

"Yanshen, that place seems to be in the same direction as where you asked me to investigate Wang Qiang’s possible hideout."

Lin Wan Yi’s heartbeat skipped a beat.

Her deductions were all correct.

Zhou Wenxiu panicked.

Qian Weiguo was heading to find Wang Qiang.

Gu Yanshen tapped his fingers on the desk.

"When will they arrive?"

"Calculated by the distance, around three o’clock tomorrow afternoon."

"Thanks, Old Zhang. Keep an eye on it for me, and contact me anytime if there’s news."

"No worries, with our friendship. Be careful yourself as well."

The call ended.

Gu Yanshen turned around.

He looked at Lin Wan Yi.

She stood under the light, her face a bit pale, but her eyes were bright.

"You guessed right."

His voice carried both pride and heartache.

Lin Wan Yi smiled slightly.

"I knew she couldn’t hold her composure."

Gu Yanshen reached out and pulled her into his arms.

"Wanyi, you’re too smart."

"Smart enough to make my heart ache."

Lin Wan Yi leaned against his chest.

"What are you going to do now?"

"Go find Wang Qiang?"

Gu Yanshen’s chin rested on top of her head.

"I have to."

"Wang Qiang is the only one who knows the truth, and the only one who can testify."

"If something happens to him, all clues will be lost."

Lin Wan Yi nodded.

"Then set off tomorrow."

"I’ll wait for you here."

Gu Yanshen said nothing.

He just held her tighter.

At this moment, there was a knock on the office door.

"Come in."

The orderly pushed the door open and entered.

"Report, Captain, the Commander wants to see you, says he has something to discuss with you."

Gu Yanshen released Lin Wan Yi.

"I’ll be there right away."

He turned, picked up his military hat, and looked back at her.

"You go back to rest first, don’t wait for me."

Lin Wan Yi shook her head.

"I’ll wait for you."

Gu Yanshen looked at her, ultimately saying nothing and strode out.

Commander’s office.

The light was still on.

Gu Yanshen pushed the door open, came to attention, and saluted.

"Report."

"Sit."

The Commander’s voice was heavy.

"Yanshen, what have you been investigating recently?"

Gu Yanshen did not hide it.

"Investigating someone named Wang Qiang."

"He worked at the guesthouse three years ago, then arranged an early transfer, and disappeared."

"I suspect he knows something."

The Commander nodded.

The Commander was silent for a while.

"Who does this involve?"

Gu Yanshen hesitated for a moment.

"Possibly related to the Beijing side."

The Commander raised his eyebrows to look at him.

Gu Yanshen was taken aback.

"You know?"

"I’ve grown old, but I’m not blind."

"I’ve been aware of Qian Weiguo’s character all these years."

"He hasn’t spared any tricks against your father either." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Political Commissioner Chen spoke up from the side.

"Yanshen, what do you plan to do about this?"

"I intend to personally go south and find Wang Qiang."

Gu Yanshen’s voice was very firm.

"This is my family affair, I must get to the bottom of it."

The Commander looked at him.

"What about your wife? She’s pregnant now, aren’t you worried?"

"I will make proper arrangements."

Gu Yanshen paused.

"Commander, I would like to request a few days off, under my own name, without troubling the regiment."

The Commander pondered for a moment.

"Alright."

"I’ll grant you three days off."

"But your wife must stay here, I’ll have someone look after her."

Gu Yanshen’s Adam’s apple moved slightly.

"Thank you, Commander."

The commanding officer waved his hand.

"Go ahead, find out the situation early, so you can be at ease."

"Remember, don’t act impulsively, take care of yourself."

"Yes, Sir!"

Gu Yanshen saluted and turned to leave.

Back to the office.

Lin Wan Yi was still sitting on the sofa, holding a cup of tea that had gone cold.

Seeing him come in, she immediately stood up.

"How is it?"

Gu Yanshen walked over and held her hand.

"I have to take a trip to the south, leaving early tomorrow morning."

"The commander said you should stay at the guesthouse, and he’ll have people look after you."

Lin Wan Yi nodded.

"Alright, go ahead."

"I’ll wait for you to come back."

Gu Yanshen looked at her.

Her expression was calm, her gaze firm.

But he knew she must be worried inside.

He bent down and placed a kiss on her forehead.

"Wait for me."

"I promise I’ll be back in no more than three days."

Lin Wan Yi stood on her tiptoes and hugged his neck.

"Be careful."

"Qian Weiguo is not to be taken lightly."

Gu Yanshen tightened his arms.

"I know."

"I will settle this account clearly."

The two stayed for a little longer in the office.

Gu Yanshen personally took Lin Wan Yi to the guesthouse.

The commander arranged two reliable guards to watch nearby.

"Get some good rest, don’t worry."

He gave her one last look, then turned and left.

Lin Wan Yi stood by the window, watching his figure disappear into the night.

Her hand rested on her slightly rounded belly.

Baby, Daddy has gone to take care of things.

We’ll wait for him at home.

Two in the morning.

Lin Wan Yi lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.

She felt uneasy in her heart.

At that moment.

The phone suddenly rang.

She sat up with a start and grabbed the phone by the bed.

"Hello?"

On the other end, a voice both familiar and strange came through.

It was her father, Lin Guodong.

"Wan Yi..."

His voice was trembling.

"Dad?"

Lin Wan Yi’s heart leapt.

She hadn’t heard his voice in three years.

"Wan Yi, tell Yanshen not to go..."

Lin Guodong’s breathing was urgent, as if desperately whispering.

"It’s a trap..."

"Wang Qiang isn’t there at all... they want to..."

"Crash—"

A loud noise came through the phone.

Like something being smashed.

Immediately followed by the angry roar of an unfamiliar man.

"Old man! Who are you calling?!"

"Dad!"

Lin Wan Yi screamed.

"Dad! What’s happening to you?!"

The phone was filled only with chaotic sounds.

Then.

"Beep—Beep—Beep—"

Busy tone.

Lin Wan Yi’s hand trembled so much she could barely hold the receiver.

She suddenly threw off the covers and rushed to the door.

"Someone come!"

The guards nearby immediately came over.

"Mrs. Lin, what’s wrong?"

"My dad just called saying it’s a trap!"

"They want to harm Yanshen!"

The guard’s face changed dramatically.

"Please wait, I’ll go right away!"

He turned and ran.

Lin Wan Yi stood there, trembling all over.

Her mind could only focus on one thought.

Yanshen.

Please don’t let anything happen to you.

Please don’t.

Meanwhile.

In the courtyard.

Gu Yanshen was checking his luggage, preparing to leave at dawn.

The commander’s guard ran over urgently.

"Commander! There’s an emergency with Mrs. Lin!"

Gu Yanshen suddenly looked up.

"What’s going on?!"

The guard, panting, repeated what Lin Wan Yi had said.

"Mrs. Lin’s father called and said it’s a trap, telling you not to go."

"But the call ended before he finished."

Gu Yanshen’s expression changed instantly.

He dropped what he was holding.

"I’m going to see her now."

He turned and ran towards the guesthouse.

The guard called after him.

"Commander! Are you still going to the south tomorrow?"

Gu Yanshen did not look back.

"First make sure my wife is safe!"

His voice disappeared into the night.

Leaving only one sentence carried by the wind.

"If something happens to her, I don’t care about anything else."