The Surrogate Bride of the Colonel He

Chapter 148 - The Enchanter's Danger

“No? I see.” Hee Jingyan's brows furrowed as his subordinates reported no sight of Loong Shen, and he realized no updates were available from Zuo Bo's side either. Where had Long Bo gone, or had something happened to him?

An idea suddenly struck Hee Jingyan, causing his eyes to narrow menacingly as he quickly dialed a number. His expression grew more grave following the report he received.

“Are you certain the individual hasn't left the hospital?” Hee Jingyan sought confirmation once more.

“No, Mr. Loong Qi has been in the hospital for the past few months,” replied the other party with certainty.

Could it involve Loong Qi? The urgency in Zuo Bo's voice suggested it wasn't a trivial matter. Encounters with Loong Qi always had this effect.

After some thought, Hee Jingyan queried, “A patient?”

It was unlikely that Loong Qi would act directly. Thus, it seemed more plausible that he had instructed others.

However, the inquiry made the person on the other end hesitate significantly, struggling to speak, which intensified Hee Jingyan's already mounting anxiety. Despite not seeing him, the person on the call felt Hee Jingyan's formidable presence and shuddered, “Just a few hours ago, our teacher visited Mr. Loong Qi.”

Does that upset you?

The subordinate was visibly terrified, sweating heavily.

“Father? Why would Father visit Loong Qi?” Upon hearing this, Hee Jingyan's frame stiffened and his gaze hardened. He pressed, slightly cooler, “How long ago was this?”

“About a hundred minutes,” the subordinate stuttered, visibly shaken by Hee Jingyan's intense tone.

Stunned by the news, Hee Jingyan abruptly ended the call, his subordinate nearly having an accident from the shock but managing to compose himself just in time.

Right after hanging up, Hee Jingyan wasted no time and called Hee Bingwei's mobile. As soon as the call connected, he demanded sharply, “Why did you go see Loong Qi?” His voice was chilling.

Hee Bingwei was clearly enraged, yelling, “You hardly ever call, and this is how you speak to your father?” His tone, though loud, seemed more like a grievance about infrequent calls rather than anger.

Yet, Hee Jingyan was undeterred and pressed coldly, “Why did you visit Loong Qi?”

Feeling the sharpness in Hee Jingyan's voice again, Hee Bingwei nearly exploded with anger but managed to choke back his fury, replying, “It's classified. It's not for a mere colonel to know.”

Hee Jingyan felt belittled by Hee Bingwei's remarks, not just because of his military rank. Despite his age, in his father's eyes, he remained a child.

“Keep Loong Shen and Liu Tie away from him,” Hee Bingwei said gravely, his tone shifting as Hee Jingyan's anger simmered.

Though unaware of the reasons behind Hee Bingwei's visit to Loong Qi, it was the first time Hee Jingyan heard such a stern warning from him.