Military husband hasn't returned home for two years? He reads his daughter's heartfelt wor

Chapter 170 The Horror at the Guesthouse

When they returned to the guesthouse, Meng Renjie and Nuonuo had already played several games of chess.

The laughter of the grandfather and grandson echoed in the air, bringing a touch of life and energy to the dull room.

Upon seeing Li Wanqing return, Nuonuo immediately abandoned the chessboard and ran over, fluttering towards her like a joyful little bird, "Mommy~"

Her little face was beaming with a happy smile, as if she wanted to pass on all her joy to Li Wanqing.

Li Wanqing opened her arms to receive her daughter's warm hug, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

She held Nuonuo tightly, as if she wanted to meld her into her own body.

She gently stroked Nuonuo's hair, feeling the warmth and peace that belonged to her.

"Nono is playing chess with her great-uncle again? Is it fun?" Li Wanqing's voice was gentle and full of love, her eyes full of inquiry and curiosity.

Nono nodded emphatically, "Fun... Uncle... lost..."

Her little face was filled with pride and arrogance.

Meng Renjie put down the chess piece and laughed heartily, his voice filled with affection and satisfaction. "Yes, yes, Nuonuo is the best. Your great-uncle lost."

Nono raised her chin slightly, looking proud and arrogant, like a victorious warrior.

Meng Renjie looked at Li Wanqing, "What do you want with Cheng Baichuan? It's not because of me, is it?"

After Li Wanqing left, he kept thinking about it and felt that something was wrong.

Li Wanqing never interferes with Cheng Baichuan's missions, and she would never go looking for him without a reason.

Today, Zhao Qiu'e and two others came to her door, and Li Wanqing turned around to go find Cheng Baichuan.

Li Wanqing sighed softly, "Uncle, Meng Wan told me that someone instigated them to come and find you."

Meng Renjie suddenly realized, "No wonder... I didn't see them at all when I went to the provincial capital. I was wondering how they found me."

"But who would be so bored?" Meng Renjie muttered to himself, looking puzzled.

He didn't meet many people in the provincial capital, but they were all people he trusted and could rely on, so he certainly wouldn't tell Zhao Qiu'e.

Li Wanqing shook her head. "It might not be directed at you."

After Li Wanqing said that, Meng Renjie understood.

He knew a little about what Cheng Baichuan and his team were investigating on their way here, and if it was aimed at them, he would understand.

"Then you and Nuonuo should be careful and not go out recently," Meng Renjie instructed.

On the surface, this matter seems to be aimed at him, but in reality, it is probably aimed at Wanqing and the child.

Before Li Wanqing could nod, there was a rapid knocking on the door.

The sound echoed in the silent air, making one's heart race.

Li Wanqing's expression changed. She quickly shielded Nuonuo behind her and looked warily toward the door.

Meng Renjie also stood up, his eyes flashing with vigilance and wariness.

"Who?" Li Wanqing's voice tried to remain calm, but it still trembled slightly.

Nono was also affected by the sudden tense atmosphere, and her little face was full of worry.

A woman's voice came from outside the door, urgently calling out: "Comrade Li, someone from the provincial department has come. They say Regiment Commander Cheng is injured and they want you to go there."

The voice did sound urgent, but Li Wanqing sensed something unusual in it.

Upon hearing this, Meng Renjie was about to get up to open the door, but Li Wanqing quickly stopped him.

She shook her head solemnly, signaling him not to act rashly.

Meng Renjie looked puzzled, but Li Wanqing didn't have time to explain to him.

Li Wanqing took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound calm.

"Okay, I got it. I'll go after I get ready," Li Wanqing called out to the door.

The person outside seemed hesitant, but quickly urged, "Comrade Li, the situation is urgent, you'd better hurry up and open the door for me."

Li Wanqing's expression grew even more serious. She looked at Meng Renjie and signaled with her eyes that there was something wrong with the person outside the door.

Meng Renjie instantly understood her meaning and silently mouthed, "Is there something wrong with her?"

Li Wanqing nodded. She had only been cautious and hadn't opened the door immediately.

Now it seems that the person at the door was indeed problematic.

Secretary-General Wang has met her before, and if there really is something wrong, he will definitely come in person as a precaution.

Moreover, they had only just parted ways, and Secretary Wang's men probably hadn't even arrived in Nanxiang yet, so why would they come to pick her up at this time?

Seeing that there was still no movement inside, the person outside knocked on the door again, his tone more urgent and impatient.

Li Wanqing knew she had to make a decision.

She approached Meng Renjie, whispered a few words to him, then straightened her clothes and prepared to open the door.

"Coming! Open the door right away!" Li Wanqing called out loudly.

The person outside the door sharpened, drew a palm-sized dagger from his sleeve, and prepared to strike the moment the door opened.

Li Wanqing took a deep breath behind the door, exchanged a final glance with Meng Renjie, and then gently pulled open the latch.

The moment the door opened, a woman in a guesthouse uniform stood smiling in the doorway, but behind that smile lay a chilling aura.

The dagger in her hand gleamed coldly in the sunlight as she swiftly pressed it against Li Wanqing's neck, her voice icy, "Don't speak!"

The woman deftly entered the room and closed the door behind her.

However, to her utter surprise, Meng Renjie, who was behind the door, was already poised to strike. He swung his stick down and hit her squarely on the back of the head.

Before the woman could react, she fainted.

Li Wanqing took a deep breath and, together with Meng Renjie, quickly tied the person up.

"Wanqing, what should we do now?" Meng Renjie asked.

Looking at the unconscious woman on the ground, Li Wanqing's eyes were filled with determination and resolve. "Uncle, take Nuonuo to your room first."

Meng Renjie looked at her with concern, "And what about you?"

Li Wanqing smiled and replied, "Don't worry, I won't do anything reckless. There always needs to be someone watching over her."

She pointed to the bound woman, her eyes flashing with unwavering determination.

Meng Renjie was still worried. "You take Nuonuo to the next room, and I'll stay here and watch over her."

Li Wanqing shook her head, her tone firm, "These people are all ruthless. If they find out I'm not here, who knows what they might do."

Upon hearing this, Meng Renjie's worries deepened. "Then you should leave even more."

He knew that if this woman had accomplices, they would definitely take further action if she failed to succeed.

After a moment's thought, Li Wanqing said, "Then let's all move to the next room."

She had indeed been blinded by worry, but now that she had calmed down, she realized that while keeping the survivors alive was important, protecting everyone's safety was even more important.

Without further ado, Li Wanqing carefully opened the door to check the situation outside, and then she and Meng Renjie moved the unconscious woman to the next room.

Nono stayed close to her mother the whole time. Her big eyes were filled with fear of the unknown, but they also revealed her strength and understanding, which made people feel both sorry for her and gratified.

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