CHAPTER 136: CHAPTER 136: MOVEMENTS ON ALL SIDES

Ever since Xia Mian woke up in the hospital after the car accident, Song Juan had noticed the difference in her. However, Xia Mian was her daughter, and everything she did was for her benefit. So, even if Xia Mian had changed, Song Juan had no suspicion or doubts about her.

But now, Xia Mian was missing!

Song Juan was utterly panicked. Xia Mian was her only daughter, her everything. If something happened to Xia Mian, she wouldn’t want to live either!

The first thing Song Juan did was rush to the Lu Family, but unfortunately, the Lu Family was in chaos. Mrs. Lu, overwhelmed with anger, had been hospitalized. The eldest daughter from the Lu Family took charge and was exceedingly hostile towards Song Juan, even refusing to let her in!

Song Juan’s face turned blue with anger. Her daughter had stayed at the Lu Family to help Lu Zechuan continue his life, but now that her daughter was missing, the Lu Family had this attitude!

The Hu brothers, Hu Lai and Hu Yuan, who followed Song Juan to protect her, hurriedly comforted her, "Madam, you haven’t seen Miss Xia’s skills. In this world, there is nothing that can trouble Miss Xia. Please rest assured that nothing will happen to her."

Although Hu Lai was comforting Song Juan, he was not at ease himself.

After all, they hadn’t been able to contact their young master for a whole day and night, which had never happened before!

Song Juan, her expression anxious, cast a deep glance at the Lu Family Villa, deepening her resentment toward the Lu Family.

Initially, she wasn’t very supportive of Xia Mian’s involvement with Lu Zechuan. Now, with this incident at the Lu Family, she was even more averse to them!

When her Mianmian returned, she would never allow her to stay at the Lu Family again!

"Madam, let’s take you home first!" Hu Lai cautiously suggested, "If you’re outside and Miss Xia returns home, you wouldn’t know!"

Song Juan was silent for a moment, then nodded slightly, "Okay."

Returning to the Song Family Villa, Song Juan felt restless and uneasy.

After divorcing Xia Jianguo, she had devoted all her attention to the Song Group, neglecting Xia Mian. Only now that she couldn’t reach Xia Mian did she realize what she had missed.

"Madam, don’t worry. We’ve already sent people to look for her. With the Lu Family’s network, as long as she’s still in Beijing, she will definitely be found!" Hu Yuan tried to comfort the distracted Song Juan.

Song Juan absentmindedly acknowledged, then sat on the sofa, lost in thought.

She had already called the police, just hoping the authorities could provide news quickly.

Waiting was always long, and because there was no news of Xia Mian, Song Juan lost her appetite, and in just three short days, she had lost a significant amount of weight.

In a mere three days, the Lu, Fu, and Song Families were in turmoil.

After learning about his grandson’s disappearance again, the Fu Family elder fainted with anxiety and was taken to the hospital.

Fu Jingtian and Yang Yuming stayed by the alley, not leaving an inch, while the Fu Group was nearly paralyzed in just a few days.

While the Fu and Lu Families were in chaos, the Ji Family was also in disarray.

Ji Hua moved into the old Ji Family residence, plagued by nightmares every night. His ancestors visited him, chatting about all sorts of things, urging him to return something.

Ji Hua had no idea what he had taken from his ancestors and naturally couldn’t return it. His ancestors were anxious, chasing him everywhere.

Whenever Ji Hua woke up, he was drenched in sweat, with dark circles under his eyes.

He wanted to leave the old residence but feared that the ancestors might start haunting his grandfather.

After much hesitation, Ji Hua decided to talk to Xia Mian.

But he couldn’t reach Xia Mian’s phone!

Even more absurd, he couldn’t reach Lu Zechuan’s phone either!

By the time Ji Hua reached the Lu Group, hoping to get news of Lu Zechuan, he was told that Lu Zechuan was missing! The kind of missing where he was neither alive nor his corpse found!

Ji Hua was dumbfounded and rushed to the Song Family, only to find Song Juan looking lost as well.

Xia Mian was also missing!

Ji Hua felt a chill run up his spine, feeling more horrified by the world than ever!

How could Xia Mian be missing?

In his mind, Xia Mian was like a deity!

Panicked, Ji Hua started using all the Ji Family’s resources to search for Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan.

Ji Chenggong agreed wholeheartedly because he was still hoping Xia Mian could heal his legs!

With such upheaval in the three families, the Gu Family couldn’t remain oblivious.

That night, in the study of the Gu Family Villa, Gu Heng’s expression was shifting, a hint of excitement in his eyes.

"This is an opportunity!" Behind Gu Heng, Gu Zhi smirked slightly, "With the three families in chaos, if we maneuver correctly, the future of Beijing will be dominated by the Gu Family."

Gu Zhi’s words echoed around Gu Heng, like a 360-degree surround sound, bewitching him.

Gu Heng’s eyes shifted slightly, his fingers gently tapping the table.

Yes, this was an opportunity. With the Lu Family’s head either sick or missing, taking down the Lu Group quickly would elevate the Gu Family to the top in Beijing!

"Indeed, this is an opportunity," Gu Heng said, narrowing his eyes slightly.

Gu Zhi moved her lips without a trace of emotion, her smile holding deep meaning.

Gu Heng picked up the phone to call Gu Xiao, briefly outlining his intentions.

Hearing Gu Heng’s words left Gu Xiao frozen in shock.

Overthrowing the Lu Family?

Had his father lost his mind?

Even in Lu Zechuan’s absence, the Lu Family’s foundation was much stronger than the Gu Family!

The Lu Family might seem to rely on Lu Zechuan alone, but how many loyal followers had Lu Zechuan cultivated over the years? Did his father know?

Attempting to overthrow the Lu Family could backfire entirely!

Ending up on bad terms with the Lu Family, they’d lose them even as friends!

Realizing something was amiss, Gu Xiao drove straight home.

In the study room of the Gu Family Villa, Gu Xiao confronted Gu Zhi as she was about to leave.

Gu Zhi’s long hair draped over her shoulders, and she wore a white cheongsam, with a white traditional coat, exuding elegance with every smile.

Gu Xiao’s face darkened immediately, "What are you doing here?"

Gu Zhi raised an eyebrow, "Why can’t I be here?"

Gu Xiao’s handsome face turned icy, "Don’t forget your identity!"

Gu Zhi chuckled lightly, "Brother, why don’t you tell me what my identity is?"

With that, Gu Zhi stepped forward and playfully tugged on Gu Xiao’s shirt, her pure, bright eyes scanning his face as if teasingly affectionate.

Being taunted by Gu Zhi like this, Gu Xiao felt a rush of blood to his head. He pushed Gu Zhi away and scolded coldly, "Gu Zhi! Have some decency!"