Chapter 204: Charge On!
Since Xia Yu made such a proactive demand, what else could Xia Hong say? He had no choice but to take Xia Yu home to rest. Otherwise, he had no idea where he should take Xia Yu.
Thus, instead of taking Xia Yu to the hospital for treatment, Xia Hong followed Xia Yu’s suggestion and took her back home.
After placing Xia Yu on her princess bed, she habitually reached out to grab the large plush Teddy bear beside her and hugged it tightly.
Seeing Xia Yu like this, all the relatives watching beside her were at a loss for words. She was severely injured not too long ago, and now cuddling with a stuffed toy was really a good idea?
Particularly, this plushie was actually given by Jiang Kekai to Xia Yu. To Xia Hong and Wang Wenjuan, this was a symbol of the Jiang family, and it didn’t sit well with them at all.
But given how much Xia Yu loved it, they couldn’t say anything. So they kept quiet, watching over Xia Yu to prevent any unexpected situations. But Xia Yu didn’t like people watching her sleep, so she weakly said again, “Get out! I want to be alone.”
“Xia Yu, do you really need someone to keep you company? How about just let Mom stay here? Mom promises to remain silent and won’t disturb your sleep, okay?” Of course, Wang Wenjuan couldn’t let Xia Yu stay in one room alone. What if Xia Yu suddenly fell ill? That would be dangerous. But Xia Yu truly didn’t want any company, especially not from an adult, because adults always gave her an invisible sense of pressure.
Still, Xia Yu understood her mother’s worries. After some thought, she compromised, “I want Xia Ling to stay with me.” Xia Yu spoke as softly as a mosquito buzz, but everyone still heard.
Hearing Xia Yu didn’t want Mom by her side, but wanted Xia Ling instead, Wang Wenjuan felt a bit sad. But there was nothing she could do; Xia Yu should be allowed to do what she liked.
So, Wang Wenjuan patted Xia Ling’s head and instructed, “Remember to take care of Xia Yu. If anything happens, shout for us immediately.” “Got it,” Xia Ling replied and nodded, confirming she understood.
To ensure Xia Yu could rest peacefully, Wang Wenjuan took Xia Hong and Xia Le out of Xia Yu’s room and closed the door to avoid disturbing her.
At this moment, Xia Yu held the plushie and closed her eyes again, trying to calm herself. Was she pondering something?
Yes, after sleeping so much, Xia Yu actually didn’t want to sleep anymore. She was thinking deeply about some things.
For example, the man who led many others against her had warned her that she was a stalker of Xiao Ning and Xiao Ning wasn’t someone she could pursue.
But did Xia Yu ever think she could pursue Xiao Ning? All she wanted was to be friends with Xiao Ning, nothing more. Did she really make a mistake?
Thinking about this, Xia Yu tightly hugged the large plushie Jiang Kekai had gifted her; it carried Jiang Kekai’s scent.
As for Xia Ling, despite being injured in one hand, she could still use the other. Just now, she was too scared to contact Jiang Hanhang, but now seemed like a good time. Xia Ling took out her phone, which her mom had forcibly turned off, and powered it on.
Sure enough, when Xia Ling turned on the phone, she found there were more than fifty missed calls, all from Jiang Hanhang. And on top of those, Jiang Hanhang had sent over 99+ messages, showing how worried he was.
Why was Xia Ling so happy seeing Jiang Hanhang worried about her? Didn’t he also put himself at risk to protect her, yet he still cared about her condition?
So, Xia Ling started replying, “Mom didn’t let me contact you guys earlier, but now I’m secretly messaging you. I’m fine now.” Pings!
Jiang Hanhang, who was bored and anxious, lay in bed until she heard the ping from the messaging app. With renewed energy, she grabbed the mobile and tapped.
Finding out it was Xia Ling who replied made her even happier since she was worried sick about Xia Ling’s interrupted calls. Thankfully, Xia Ling was safe.
Meanwhile, Jiang Kekai had spent several hours coordinating necessary personnel.
The Jiang family kept a tight watch on her, making it very tough for her to escape. But for Xia Yu, Jiang Kekai decided it was worth a shot.
Jiang Kekai didn’t hide her plans from Jiang Hanhang, so Jiang Hanhang knew her sister’s plan. After Jiang Kekai ended the call, Jiang Hanhang was eager to ask, “Sis, can I come with you when you run away? I want to see how Xia Ling is doing. She saved my life yesterday.”
“Can… can you really do that?”
Jiang Kekai wondered if her bedridden sister could actually handle running away. It was indeed quite taxing.
Jiang Hanhang, of course, knew her sister’s concern was about her injured body. Nevertheless, she was not afraid. She confidently looked at Jiang Kekai, “Sis, take me with you. My body is fine.”
Seeing her determined sister, Jiang Kekai sighed, “Alright, let’s act tonight. Adjust yourself as quickly as you can, don’t let the journey incapacitate you.”
“Stop underestimating me, sis. Look, I can even beat Xia Ling, right?”
Annoyed, Jiang Hanhang pouted. She was strong enough, after all, hoping Jiang Kekai wouldn’t underestimate her.
Jiang Kekai didn’t reply though, her mind was solely on the escape plan.
Thinking about it, she looked at her still upset sister, “Ask Xia Ling how Xia Yu is doing and where she’s being treated. We’ll head over tonight.”
Following Jiang Kekai’s instructions, Jiang Hanhang asked, finding the answer troublesome.
Looking at her sister, Jiang Hanhang hesitated but truthfully replied, “Xia Ling said Xia Yu was taken home by their father from the Lin family. The hospitals they tried didn’t accept Xia Yu, and now she lacks a ventilator and medication, putting her in danger.”
The news made Jiang Kekai’s heart race. The image of Xia Yu in danger kept repeating in her mind.
Seeing the somewhat dark sky, Jiang Kekai clenched her fists, eager to escape but knowing it would likely fail.
Finally, at eight pm, the sky turned completely dark, marking the time to start their escape.
Earlier, Jiang Kekai had instructed trusted members of the Jiang family to scatter and stand by at power sources around the Jiang compound, like control rooms and backup power areas.
At eight pm, they placed buckets of water and giant firecrackers near these electrical devices. When ignited, the firecrackers would explode the water buckets, burning the circuits and attracting attention while minimizing the risk of electrocution.
For the Jiang family, losses were negligible. Jiang Kekai told them to go all out, pushing the blame onto her if anything went wrong.
Boom! Boom! … With the explosions, the Jiang compound went dark within seconds. Outside Jiang Hanhang’s room, a scuffle ensued for a few seconds then ceased.
Soon, her room door echoed with voices, “Miss, Young Lady, you may now leave. The car is ready in the garage.”
These were Jiang Kekai’s arrangements, as the Jiang Heng era was over. Not all in Jiang were loyal to him; some were specifically arranged by Jiang Kekai. Unless absolutely necessary, she tried to keep their roles hidden.
Opening the door, a female bodyguard scooped up Jiang Hanhang, ensuring she didn’t run too slowly. Everything went smoothly. Both sisters boarded the car, and ten black SUVs sped through the Jiang gates, each heading different directions.
Only then did Jiang Heng and Jiang Bin learn from the security detail that Jiang Hanhang and Jiang Kekai had escaped. Due to the blackout, they didn’t know which car they took…
Jiang Heng swiftly reacted, ordering his men, “All Jiang cars have GPS, hurry and track them.” Yet, Jiang Kekai had already foreseen this.
A short distance away, both girls got off and flagged taxis towards Pengcheng. Though unprotected and somewhat riskier, it was far better than not heading there at all.
And so, the escape began.
