One hour later, Gao Ran raced to South Hill Manor in panic.
It was midnight and everyone was asleep. Gao Ran met Qin Chu in the study and they both looked grim.
"Chu, I should have made the move earlier. I didn't expect this bastard…" Gao Ran blamed himself.
"It's my fault. I'm sorry to have gotten your subordinates killed because of it."
"Don't mention it. We have been buddies for years… I don't blame you… I'm just surprised at his sudden move; we moved quite fast, but still…"
"It would be unlike him if he just waited for us to kill him." Qin Chu was calm.
The turn of events was unpleasant but not unexpected.
"What shall we do now?"
"I issued an order to search him all over the city and kill him on the spot."
"I also issued an order of arrest in the name of the city public security bureau and set up blockades… He can't get out."
While they talked, Lu Yan knocked on the door and walked in.
"She's…"