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We didn't plan to return tonight anyway. We were going to rest for the night before going back, so we agreed.

When we agreed to go back to the hotel, we would wait for Tang Pingping and the others to bring back their wallets before coming to find us for dinner. When they heard that I had a car, Cheng Zi had already invited them to come with us to the Donghai City tomorrow so that we could look after each other. So tonight they're going to come and stay with me at a hotel, so it'll be easier to leave tomorrow.

After returning to my room, I let Cheng take a shower first. Today, I walked all day on the mountain road. After taking a shower, I felt much more comfortable.

When I finished my shower, Cheng Zi told me that He Qian and the rest had not called yet. I couldn't help but frown. It's been more than an hour. The hotel isn't too far from us. It should be over soon. Ye Zichen had already found the wallet at the hotel, so they could just go and get it.

I told Cheng to call Tang Pingping, but found that Tang Pingping's phone also didn't work. I frowned, what exactly was going on with these two?

After leaving the hotel, Cheng and I could only go to the hotel where they were staying to see if they were still there.

After the hotel, he asked the hotel attendant and found out that these two people had come here half an hour ago and taken away their wallets. With the wallets in hand, the two men left the hotel.

After listening to the waiter, I pondered for a moment. I had a bad feeling, but I didn't know what was wrong.

There's nothing we can do. Since the two of them have already called and the phone is out of contact, Cheng and I can only eat by ourselves.

Cheng'zi was very unhappy along the way. Regarding the sudden departure of He Qian and He Qian, she was always worried that something might have happened to the two of them. There was nothing I could do but comfort her. He Qian and the others were already adults, they would be fine if they dared to climb the Huangshan with two girls.

I followed Cheng to a local restaurant and ordered some specialties. After eating, Cheng and I were in no hurry to go back. We strolled around the area before returning to the hotel.

Early the next morning, while Cheng and I were still sleeping soundly, we heard a knock on the door.

When I woke up, I looked out at the sky and saw that it was still dark. I impatiently got out of bed and went to the door to open it.

As I opened the door to speak, I saw three people standing in the doorway. The one at the front wore a grey suit, and he appeared to be in his twenties. He looked anxious. Behind him stood two men in suits, looking at me with a stern face, looking like they had come with ill intentions.

Seeing me open the door, the young man couldn't help but ask, "Hello, may I ask if you are Mr. Chen Chen Yang?"

I looked around and nodded. "It's me. You are?"

The man immediately explained, "I am Tang Mingtong, Tang Pingping's brother."

I puzzledly asked: "Oh, so it's Tang Pingping's brother. May I ask why you're looking for me?" After hearing the words of the other party, I immediately understood what was going to happen next.

Tang Mingtong slowly said: "It's like this, these two days you and your girlfriend were together with my sister and her classmates the whole time, and you guys even went to crawl Huangshan together."

I nodded and said, "Mmm, we bumped into each other while we were on the mountain. They forgot to bring some wallets. When my girlfriend sees that they don't look like swindlers, she will help them pay."

Tang Mingtong's face was full of gratitude as he said, "Thank you, but Pingping has already told me about this matter. Also, I want to ask if you guys were not together last night."

I lightly said, "Oh, we weren't together. After we went down the mountain, we made an appointment to eat together, but my girlfriend and I waited at the hotel for them to come over after a long time and we couldn't get through to their cell phones. Afterwards, we went to the hotel to find them, but the waiter said that they had left, so I went with my girlfriend to eat together, thinking that they had returned early."

Tang Mingtong said, "Mr. Chen, we have already asked the guests at the inn about this matter, and it is indeed like that. At this time, we have yet to contact them, I want to ask if any of you found anything that was following you guys or something that was not right."

I thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Tang, I haven't found anything abnormal in the past two days. Everything seemed normal. If it wasn't for the fact that I couldn't get through to them from the back, everything would have been fine."

Tang Mingtong hesitated for a moment, then said, "Um, Mr. Chen, I have to trouble you to help me recall my memories, Tang Pingping came out for the past few days, and every night he has been calling me to ensure his safety. However, he did not call me back last night, so I was quite worried, and specifically told me to come over from the East Ocean to see if anything has happened to her. It's because she told my family about his purse, and I was the one who told me your name in his home, so I came over to ask you about it."

I helplessly said, "Oh, so it's like that. I really didn't know about that, but after we went down the mountain yesterday we split up, and I didn't contact her at all. I even thought that they had left early, and even made an appointment to drive back to Donghai City with me."

laughed bitterly and said, "Alright then, Mr. Chen, thank you for your help, I have disturbed your rest. If you have any other news about my sister, please call me, I will give you a reward, here is my name card, and there is also ten thousand dollars here. Pingping has already told me, thank you very much for taking care of me these past two days, just treat it as me giving you back my sister's money." As I said that, I took out a stack of hundred-dollar bills and a business card from my bag and handed it to me.

I took them and looked at the card. There was no other information except a name and a phone number.

I smiled. "Since it's like this, then I won't be polite. Mr. Tang, you don't have to be too anxious. A good person will live a peaceful life."

Tang Mingtong laughed helplessly, cupped his hands and said: "Thank you Mr. Chen for your auspicious words."

"This was given to me by your sister. I'll return it to her now."

"Thank you."

After closing the door, I put my things in my bag and went back to bed. It was not even 6 o'clock, that Tang Mingtong should have come in a flying car.

It wasn't until ten o'clock when Cheng, urged by me, pouted and slowly tidied up everything. We were prepared to check out of our rooms and go eat something before we drove to the Donghai City to try to get home before 8 o'clock.

Just as Cheng'zi and I came downstairs, we saw Tang Mingtong and the other two, who were sitting in a corner of the hotel lobby. When these three saw Cheng'zi and I walk out of the elevator, Tang Mingtong nodded at me and smiled slightly.

Seeing his smile, I couldn't help but frown. I didn't know what this Tang Mingtong was up to, he couldn't possibly suspect that I was related to that matter, right? It doesn't make any sense, he's got a brain to stand up and walk over to me with people.

Just as we were about to walk to the door, Tang Mingtong stood up and walked over to us with the two bodyguards.

Tang Mingtong walked in front of me and smiled: "Mr. Chen, we have met again. You have not eaten yet, right? I have already booked a table of food at the restaurant beside you, just treat it as me treating Mr. Chen to a meal for my sister. I wonder if Mr. Chen and Miss Xu are willing to give each other face?"

Xu Chen didn't say a word and turned his head to look at me. His gaze was filled with suspicion and puzzlement. I thought for a moment and said, "Alright. Since Mr. Tang has already been prepared, let's head over. We haven't had any dinner anyway. Cheng, how about it?"

"I'll listen to you." Cheng took my arm, a little nervous. I patted her hand to indicate that she wasn't nervous and would be fine.

We followed Tang Mingtong to a restaurant at the side, where Tang Mingtong immediately brought us to a private room on the second floor and sat down inside. Tang Mingtong's two bodyguards were guarding the door and not coming in.

Very quickly, the waiter followed in. Tang Mingtong passed the menu over to me and I passed it over to Cheng'zi, gesturing for her to order. You're welcome.

Cheng'zi nodded, and after ordering two or three dishes, he handed the menu over to me. I ordered a few more dishes before returning them to Tang Mingtong.

Waiting until the waiter had left the room, Tang Mingtong stood up and poured a cup of tea for Cheng and I, saying, "Mr. Chen, Miss Xu, I'll have to trouble you two to take care of my sister these past two days. Here, I'll thank you two on her behalf."

I said indifferently, "Mr. Tang, you're too courteous. I think it's best for you to say it directly. Otherwise, I won't be able to eat that meal later."

Tang Mingtong laughed, "Hehe, Mr. Chen is indeed a straightforward person, then I won't beat around the bush, there was someone who asked me to come here to find you."

"Mr. Tang, you're too polite. I'm just an ordinary person. If you have any business with me, please tell me." I took a sip of my tea and said calmly.

Tang Mingtong looked at me and said, "I want to invite Mr. Chen to help me find my sister and the others."

I shrugged my shoulders and said, "Mr. Tang, aren't you trying to make things difficult for me? You should go to the police for this kind of thing. I'm just a student. I already told you. I can't help you with the rest."

Tang Mingtong smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Chen is being too modest, there is someone who has asked me to come and find you for this matter. He said that you would definitely be able to resolve this issue, and that he is already on his way here. He will arrive here in half an hour."

I was slightly surprised. "Oh, I don't know who this person is. What does Mr. Tang have to do with him? "

Tang Tongming handed me a cigarette and said, "Actually, we didn't know each other before, but this time my sister and I are travelling together with another girl, Mr. Chen should still have some influence."