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Chapter 1531 - 1524: Epilogue (15)

Chapter 1531: Chapter 1524: Epilogue (15)

"This is a family matter of mine, and I had no wish to make it public, but now that the news has leaked, I have no choice but to come forward and explain,"

Qin Zhiyou’s speech was neither too fast nor too slow, his expression serious and somber, his voice slightly hoarse from days without sleep. Yet it was this very tone that gave his words even greater force. "My wife and I did indeed face a marital crisis and even considered separating. But we have overcome that and are still together. The reason for keeping a low profile is that my wife is not from the industry and she does not like living in the spotlight. However, three days ago, in the early hours of the morning, my wife was abducted by criminals at the very time when Hanhai was facing a crisis. I am not certain if these two events are connected, but they happened simultaneously. Now, after the relentless efforts of the Yan City police, my wife has been rescued and is currently in the hospital undergoing emergency treatment, her life hanging by a thread. If it weren’t for the fact that this incident has been publicized, I would not wish to discuss my private affairs here. But please, if there is to be any future action, let it be directed at me, and do not harm my family."

After he had said all this, he made a point of bowing deeply. As a prominent internet figure, his messages gained momentum quickly without any promotion—this single post swiftly went viral.

The statement Qin Zhiyou made had two implications: firstly, he confirmed the kidnapping of Lu Weixi. Secondly, he suggested a link between Lu Weixi’s abduction and the targeting of Hanhai. How the audience would interpret this was their business; his goal was simply to bind the two events together to garner sympathy.

This was a means to protect Hanhai as well as a necessary measure to shield Lu Weixi. He was tired of hearing all sorts of wild rumors flying around and preferred to clear the air himself. However, aside from Lu Weixi and the child in her womb, there was another matter weighing heavily on his heart.

Almost immediately after sending the message, Qin Zhiyou did not look for Secretary Wang but instead called Lu Weixi’s mother right away.

Not only is Lu Weixi his wife, but she is also the only daughter of Lu Weixi’s mother, whose place in her heart needs no questioning. Although she had been rescued, first and foremost, the child was not yet eight months along—while it’s said "seven alive, eight not," it’s unknown if the child had been subjected to any abuse or in what condition they might be. Then there’s Lu Weixi herself; even though medical conditions have improved and childbirth is not as perilous as it once was—akin to stepping through the gates of Ghost Gate—there are still many accidents that could occur. Complications like amniotic fluid embolism or eclampsia could claim the life of a mother in a very short period, and even the most skilled doctors with the best medical facilities could lose a patient to the underworld with one oversight.

Constrained by circumstances, he had to clarify the situation first to prevent Lu Weixi from being slandered further. But making such a clarification meant that—Lu Weixi’s mother would find out.

It would be better for him to inform her himself.

The phone was promptly answered. It was Lu Weixi’s mother who responded first: "Hmm."

"Mom, it’s me," Qin Zhiyou said. Although Lu Weixi’s mother hadn’t been that fond of him, her attitude had softened considerably. Since his first call on the first day to inquire about Lu Weixi’s condition, she hadn’t reached out to him again for several days.

Perhaps Lu Weixi’s mother had sensed something already but had simply chosen not to articulate it.