A Mercedes G-Wagon roared out of the Shanshui Jian underground garage.

Ignoring traffic lights and speed limits, it sped like a crazed beast towards Tianyuan Road.

Inside the car, Ye Chen dialed the number of Qi Quan, the captain of the city police's major crimes unit.

"President Ye, what brings you to call me today?" Qi Quan's casual voice sounded from the car's speakers.

"My daughter has been kidnapped!" Ye Chen said through gritted teeth.

"What?" Qi Quan, who had been reviewing case files in his office, jumped up. "When did this happen? Where?" he demanded.

"Just now, a few minutes ago. It happened on Tianyuan Road. My wife and daughter were together. They took my daughter and threatened my wife not to call the police, or they'll kill her!" Ye Chen explained.

"What the f—!" Qi Quan ran a hand through his hair and kicked the wall hard. "In broad daylight! Those bastards have a death wish! President Ye, I'll handle this personally. I'll pull up the relevant surveillance footage immediately. And don't worry, this isn't my first kidnapping case. I know how to proceed carefully."

"Thank you. I'm counting on you," Ye Chen said.

He hung up and called Zhang Jingshan.

"Brother Ye, I was just about to call you..." Zhang Jingshan started.

Ye Chen cut him off. "Jingshan, Youyou's been taken!"

"What? Youyou's been kidnapped?" Zhang Jingshan was stunned.

"Yes, it happened on Tianyuan Road. I need you to use every resource you have. Every minute Youyou is in their hands is a minute of suffering. If we can't get her back quickly, if this leaves her with lasting trauma, I'll never forgive myself. Never! I can give them money. I'll give them everything I have, even Yi Ren Ru Xue. But I don't know when those scumbags will contact me. I don't know. So we have to find Youyou as fast as possible. Every hour, every minute, every second that passes will only deepen the trauma!"

Ye Chen's voice broke, tears streaming down his face.

"Okay, I'll get on it right away! Right away!" Zhang Jingshan said, his voice trembling.

"Don't make a big scene. It's crucial not to alert them," Ye Chen said, his voice choked with tears.

"Don't worry, Brother Ye. I know what to do," Zhang Jingshan replied quickly.

Ten minutes later, on Tianyuan Road...

Although Chen Yinuo didn't dare report it, since it was a brazen daylight kidnapping, several passersby had called the police without her knowledge.

"Madam, we're from the Ludong Police Station in Tianhai District. We received a report that your child was forcibly taken. Please tell us what happened," a senior officer said to Chen Yinuo, who was being supported by two women.

"Don't call the police! Don't call the police!" Chen Yinuo said, shaking her head in terror, her face pale.

The officers were taken aback.

Just as they were about to calm her down, a Mercedes G-Wagon screeched to a halt.

"Ye Chen!" Chen Yinuo cried out and tried to run to him, but her weak legs almost gave way. The two women supporting her steadied her.

Ye Chen rushed over and embraced Chen Yinuo, patting her back, tears in his own eyes. "Don't be afraid. It'll be alright. Youyou will be alright."

"They threatened us not to call the police, or they'll kill her! What do we do? Ye Chen, if anything happens to Youyou, I can't live. It's all my fault. Why did I get out of the car? If I hadn't, none of this would have happened. They cut in front of us, braked suddenly, causing me to rear-end them. Why did I get out?" Chen Yinuo sobbed uncontrollably, her tears soaking Ye Chen's shoulder.

"It's not your fault. It's not. Anyone would have done the same. Don't cry. Since they dared to kidnap her like this, they must know the police will get involved. This public abduction means they're prepared for it. They're just trying to scare you. Don't panic," Ye Chen reassured her.

"Mr. Ye, we're from the Ludong Police Station..." The officers finally realized they were speaking to Ye Chen, the CEO of Yi Ren Ru Xue, and Chen Yinuo, the general manager. Their expressions changed.

But before they could say more, Ye Chen turned to them. "Thank you for your prompt response. I appreciate it. However, this matter doesn't require your station's involvement."

The lead officer was surprised, then understood. A kidnapping involving people like Ye Chen and his wife would undoubtedly be handled by the city bureau.

"Mr. Ye, alright. We'll still follow up and inform you of any developments," the officer said.

Ye Chen nodded, forcing a smile through his tears. "Thank you. I appreciate it."

He turned to the two women who had helped Chen Yinuo. "Thank you for helping Yinuo. If you need a job or are interested in Yi Ren Ru Xue products, please come to the company and say Ye Chen sent you, or you can contact Yinuo directly."

While the two women were still processing this unexpected offer, Ye Chen helped Chen Yinuo back into the Mercedes and drove home.

Meanwhile, a few miles away, in a surveillance blind spot...

In an undeveloped area that resembled a wasteland, despite not being completely isolated, tall weeds grew everywhere.

Inside a dilapidated house, the Triangled-Eyes Boss and the Third Brother dragged Youyou inside. The Second Brother, Nose-Picker, had dropped them off in the blind spot and driven off to mislead the police.

"Mommy! I want my mommy! Please, uncles, please let me go!" Youyou cried, her voice hoarse after the tape was ripped from her mouth.

"We'll let you go if your father cooperates. Now, you should be quiet! Or we'll have to be harsh!" the Third Brother said coldly, his face hidden behind an Ultraman mask.

Youyou shivered at his tone and started crying again.

"Damn it! Do you think I'm kidding?" The Triangled-Eyes Boss raised his hand to slap her.

"Is that necessary? You'll just make her cry harder!" The Third Brother stopped him and quickly re-taped Youyou's mouth.

The crying stopped.

"Third Brother, when do you think we should call the little brat's family?" the Triangled-Eyes Boss asked, lighting a cigarette.