Stealing Your Heart (Lin Xinyan) novel Chapter 486

Stealing Your Heart Chapter 486

“You know better than I do that Wen Qing hates your that stepmother of yours to the core. He came to me for a favor to capture that woman since he knew I have a wide network of contacts. However, the person in charge was inadequate in carrying out his task… and things happened. But anyway, it was not a big deal. It’s actually better that way since you and Wen Qing are not very fond of her.”

Gu Bei felt irritated with the atmosphere in the room was kind of tense. He thought perhaps it was because of the three women standing by the door. He called for the manager, “Get them out of here.”

The manager and a few of his subordinates led them out of the room.

Zong Jinghao arched a brow, his eyes were like bottomless whirlpools. “You sure are a remarkable man, Mr. Gu. The higher-ups are keeping a close eye these days as they try to crack down on gangs, but your business is going on as usual for you. You even dared kidnap a woman.”

“This is all done in Wen Qing’s favor. I did it in his place since his social status doesn’t allow him to do so.”

Gu Bei leaned on the sofa and turned to face him. “Are you really here today to have fun or…”

He wouldn’t have spilled the beans if he didn’t know about Zong Jinghao and Wen Qing’s relationship. He had given it much thought before he spoke since he knew things would get ugly.

He was also aware that he would be placed in a difficult position if Zong Jinghao were to find out the truth from Wen Qing.

“What do you think I’m here for?”

At that moment, Gu Bei was caught off guard as their eyes met. He smiled. “Of course you’re here to have some fun.”

“But you’ve disappointed me today.” Zong Jinghao swept his tongue over the front of his teeth. Then, he said in a casual manner, “It’s not like what it used to be these days. You’d better be careful, Mr. Gu. Don’t be duped.”

Gu Bei froze. “What do you mean?”

He felt like Zong Jinghao was implying something else.

Zong Jinghao stood up as Su Zhan and Shen Peichuan followed suit.

He said coldly, “Mr. Gu, it’s really not a big deal to kidnap someone. Do you think he wasn’t able to do it or he didn’t dare do it?”

Gu Bei narrowed his eyes. What does he mean by that?

Wen Qing has been using me?

“Mr. Zong, are you joking? He’s your uncle but you’re helping me instead? Do you think I will believe you?”

Is this a test since Wen Qing is his uncle?

At the moment, Gu Bei dared not believe Zong Jinghao’s words so easily. After all, he was on the same boat with Wen Qing, not Zong Jinghao.

“It’s up to you to believe me or not. I just couldn’t bear to see someone else being exploited again and still be in the dark about it.” He was clearly hinting on something else. “Well, thank you for your hospitality today, Mr. Gu.”

“It’s hardly hospitable since Mr. Zong didn’t have fun. Let me know in advance the next time you’re coming so that I can make sure everything is in order. I can promise you won’t be disappointed.”

Gu Bei wasn’t really paying attention as he pondered on Zong Jinghao’s words. It was obvious that he was trying to warn him if his words just now meant something else.

It was also weird to hear him use the word ‘again’. What does he mean? Is it that Wen Qing had exploited someone else before in the past without their knowledge?

“Mr. Zong, can you please explain it to me?” Gu Bei suddenly called out to Zong Jinghao, who was already at the door. He stood up and headed in his direction. “What inside information do you have?”

Zong Jinghao gave him a meaningful look. “Have you heard of what happened to Chen Qing?”