The plan was settled for Jin Ling the next day. That night, she booked flight tickets for herself and Jin Long to Los Angeles City.
Jin Long, who had secretly accessed Jin Ling’s computer, looked at the destination and time on the tickets. His expression darkened slightly. After restoring everything to its original state, he quietly exited Jin Ling’s room.
Jin Long locked himself in his room, hesitated for a long time, and then finally made a phone call to his assistant.
When the call went through, the assistant was busy transferring the last sum of money, tricked from the siblings, into the foundation for disabled people to help more individuals in need.
The assistant was slightly surprised to receive a call from Jin Long. He remembered how cautious the child had always been around him, so he couldn’t understand why Jin Long was suddenly reaching out. This curiosity led him to answer the call without much thought.
"Young Master Jin, is there something you need from me this late?" The assistant intentionally lowered his voice, feigning a just-woken-up tone.
On the other end, Jin Long sounded somewhat dull and said, "I know you’re not harboring any good intentions toward us siblings."
The assistant’s pupils contracted instantly, a hint of danger glimmered in his eyes.
But Jin Long hadn’t finished speaking, "But you’ve stayed by our side, giving my sister mental encouragement, preventing her from collapsing. I’m very grateful. I don’t know what your intentions are. Logically, I shouldn’t be approaching you, but at this moment, you’re the only one I could think of." Jin Long covered his eyes, tears slipping through his fingers.
The assistant could hear the sobs and trembles in Jin Long’s voice. It made his brows furrow slightly, as though something was slipping out of control. His mind churned with thoughts, yet his tone remained flawless, as usual, even carrying a hint of being wronged for being misunderstood, "Young Master Jin, do you have some misunderstanding about me? I’ve been with the Jin family for many years, personally groomed by Director Jin. How could I harbor ill intentions towards you two? Did someone say something to you? Please, don’t believe the words of those who try to sow discord."
"That’s not why I called you. I have only one sister. My grandfather is currently imprisoned, and I have no idea about his situation. I can, in a rebellious way, say she’s the only relative I have left in this world. I hope you can save her, stop her from making a mistake. I don’t want to lose her." Jin Long sniffed and said.
"What happened? What is your sister planning to do?"
"Can I trust you?" Jin Long removed his hand from his face and, looking at the night scene through the glass, said softly.
"Of course, I’m the most trustworthy one, aren’t I?" The assistant replied.
Jin Long let out a long sigh, a sigh filled with too much helplessness and desperation. "I hope you don’t betray my trust. My sister is going to Los Angeles City. I don’t know her exact plan, but I have a feeling she’s going to do harm to Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao. It’s also very likely she’ll take actions that could hurt someone. However, the first victims could be Jin Yuyan and Uncle."
"Please stop her before she makes a grave mistake. I can’t bear the pain of losing another loved one." Jin Long said softly.
He hung up the call without waiting for the assistant’s response.
That night, Jin Long stood by the window throughout, his mind filled with many thoughts. Only when the sun began to peek over the horizon did he finally move his stiff body.
"I don’t know if what I’m doing is right or wrong. I just hope everything heads in a good direction." Jin Long murmured softly.
Unaware that her plans had been leaked, Jin Ling looked at the plan she laid out on the table with her eyes shining with satisfaction, "Xu Ke, Lin Mengyao, just you wait."
Meanwhile, in the silent bedroom, a vibrating sound suddenly occurred. Xu Ke’s eyes snapped open, and with a stretch of his long arm, he grabbed his phone instantly and hung up, carefully glancing at Lin Mengyao, who was still asleep beside him. Quietly, he got out of bed and went to the balcony.
Standing on the balcony, Xu Ke dialed the number back. Soon a voice answered the call.
"Didn’t we agree not to contact each other?" Xu Ke’s cool voice carried far in the night air.
"Jin Ling is heading back to Los Angeles City, and she’s targeting you." The assistant chuckled in response.
"Thanks." Regardless of how, their transaction was over, but the assistant was still willing to give him this warning, and Xu Ke appreciated it.
"No problem. Just spare me once if the day comes when we stand on opposite sides." The assistant said, grinning.
"Okay." Xu Ke replied softly.
The assistant was momentarily speechless, but hearing Xu Ke’s assurance provided him with some comfort, and he hung up happily.
He remembered Jin Long’s request but had no intention of getting involved, nor did he plan to push her any further. Whatever happens in Los Angeles this time will depend on her actions.
Xu Ke didn’t hide this from Lin Mengyao and shared the information with her over breakfast the next day.
"She’s seeking revenge on me? Why? How do people in their family think? Why do they cling to us like mad dogs? How have we provoked them?" Lin Mengyao expressed disbelief at the news, and then a hint of complaint, because, after all, nobody can remain unfazed when targeted .
"They’re not right in the head, no need to stoop to their level. If she dares to lay hands on you this time, I’ll make her regret it." Xu Ke glanced at his beautiful wife, then took something out of his pocket and placed it in front of Lin Mengyao, "This is an emergency contact device. I’ll be with you to protect you these days, but there are places I can’t always be around, so you must keep this contact device with you. If you encounter Jin Ling or any unexpected situation, press it first thing, and I’ll be by your side instantly to protect you, got it?"
"Isn’t this a bit over the top?" Lin Mengyao asked, holding the contact device in her palm.
"Remember, when it concerns you, nothing I do is too much."
Xu Ke’s sweet reassurances came without reserve towards Lin Mengyao, leaving her dizzy and at a loss for words.