3:00 PM, Li Garden study.
"Brother Shen, I just received word that Lady Tang didn’t go to school this afternoon either. Leng Lingxiao has also not left Jinyuan Academy since last night."
Bai Long saw a flash of displeasure cross Li Zishen’s face and quickly changed the subject.
Half an hour ago, Su Luoyi had left the Jinyuan Hotel and headed for Jin City Airport, bound for Country Y, just as Li Zishen had speculated.
Bai Long was in charge of managing the Jinyuan Hotel and usually reported matters to him, such as Wang Junchen’s stay, departure, and even collecting his hair for a paternity test with Tang Xiaowan, all under his supervision.
"Notify our contacts in Country Y and keep a close watch."
Li Zishen looked intently at Bai Long, yet his tone was indifferent.
"With her gone, she probably won’t come back, and naturally, she won’t cause any more issues for our pharmaceutical factory or Lady Tang. Should we start the action when she reaches her destination?"
Bai Long was somewhat anxious and asked directly.
"Even if you went, she wouldn’t admit... that she stole the sample drugs."
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Li Zishen certainly understood Bai Long’s concerns, but merely relying on a tip-off letter wouldn’t coerce Su Luoyi, nor reveal who the secret buyer was, and might even alert them.
Using other methods would be much faster!
Li Zishen also believed that with Bai Long’s capabilities, results could potentially arrive in less than half a day.
But the thought of Tang Xiaowan made him immediately dismiss the idea, fearing that making too many enemies might lead to retaliation against her.
After a long pause, Li Zishen slowly spoke, "Approval for market release takes time. Even if someone wants to disrupt the market, that’s an issue for six months down the line. It’s better to observe and respond calmly... use stillness to conquer motion."
Seeing Li Zishen so composed, Bai Long nodded and said, "So first, we just keep watch over her?"
Elsewhere, at Jin City Airport.
Su Luoyi strolled through the terminal lounge, luggage in tow. Though she wore sunglasses, the smile on her lips was hard to hide.
She occasionally glanced around, worried about being followed.
The knock on her door the day before last had indeed frightened her.
"Mom, I’ve been assigned to a last-minute business trip to Country Y, I might not make it back this weekend."
"Dear, just focus on your work, don’t worry about me, everything at home is fine. Make sure to eat well and not skimp, your boss is a great person, you should work hard and be careful."
The voice of her mother came through the phone, causing Su Luoyi’s nose to feel sore.
It had been several months since she last went home, and even though she called daily, her mother’s health was always her concern.
Truth be told, Su Luoyi was quite filial, leaving only enough for her own meals each time her paycheck arrived, sending most to her mother.
She also regularly sent items to a neighbor, asking them to keep an eye on her home.
"Mom, there’s something... don’t tell anyone yet, but I might be staying in Country Y, and I could potentially bring you over."
The line went quiet suddenly, making Su Luoyi worry that her mother’s heart condition had acted up, asking anxiously, "Mom, Mom, are you okay? Everything alright?"
"That’s wonderful! Work hard, your boss is really good! Does that mean you should bring a gift?"
Su Luoyi breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.
She guessed her mother was probably too happy and had been secretly wiping tears.
"No need, no need, this isn’t like back home, no need for gifts, they wouldn’t care for local specialties. It’s due to my abilities that I got this opportunity. I just wanted to give you a heads up, just wait for my news."
"Okay, Mom understands. You just focus on your work, don’t worry about me, and... get along well with your colleagues, don’t stand out too much, it’s not good."
"I know, I have to go now, I’ll call once I arrive."
"Take care, keep an eye on your belongings."
"I know, I know, talk later, bye."
After hanging up, Su Luoyi removed her sunglasses, gently wiping away the tears at the corners of her eyes, then strode confidently toward the security checkpoint.