By the time Xie Zhitan reached Jinchun Residential Complex, several bodyguards had already arrived.
"Second Young Master, I sent someone to ask about the address you gave us. A woman did move in two days ago."
Xie Zhitan breathed a quiet sigh of relief. "Great. Let's go in."
Jinchun Residential Complex had been built as staff housing for the teachers when Jinchun University was founded.
After nearly thirty years, the entire complex looked worn and weathered.
"The landlord emigrated long ago. An agent has been renting the place out, but he went out to sea yesterday and won't be back anytime soon, so I contacted the property management office in advance."
"Good. Keep the noise down, and make sure you don't hurt Hua Yingrou."
As they spoke, they reached Building 12.
Xie Zhitan looked at the concrete beneath his feet, so filthy its original color was impossible to make out, and took in the stench from the nearby garbage bins and the buzzing flies.
He grew even more curious about why Hua Yingrou was so determined to hide from the Xie Family.
"Let's go."
Qin Ci waited outside Jinchun Residential Complex. Jiang Yueming yawned and craned his neck to look inside. "Who exactly are they looking for? What's with all the fuss?"
Qin Ci glanced at him. "Why did you come along?"
Jiang Yueming chuckled. "Chen Zhiyun mentioned someone named Chun, so I got curious and came to have a look."
While they were talking, several men emerged from the complex.
Qin Ci immediately went over. "Did you find her?"
Xie Zhitan paused when he saw him. "Yes. Thanks for your help."
Qin Ci tilted his head to look past him, then said in surprise, "That's Hua Jian's mother? How did she end up like this?"
Hua Yingrou wore an