Chapter 415 – Keeping Xu Jinning in Hong Kong Forever
This was the official reason, but in reality, it was just an excuse—they were waiting for the right moment to meet Lin Wangshu.
“Okay,” Xu Jinning nodded and didn’t say anything more.
The two of them didn’t stay on the deck for long and soon returned to their cabin to rest.
By the time the ship docked and they arrived in Hong Kong, it was already evening.
The group was arranged to stay at the dormitory of Hong Kong University.
Xu Jinning shared a dorm room with three other female teachers and students who were there to protect her.
That night, Xu Jinning slept very peacefully.
…
The next morning, as planned, she gave a lecture to the students as an intern teacher, focusing on foreign language translation.
Xu Jinning already had experience, so teaching was not difficult for her—it was just a new group of students.
Hong Kong University, along with its teachers and students, was quite welcoming and friendly toward them.
While Xu Jinning was teaching, the others were gathering information and keeping an eye on the Shen family, especially Shen Huai and Lin Wangshu.
Next, they needed to find a time when Lin Wangshu was alone so that Xu Jinning could meet her.
However…
It was unclear whether it was due to Lin Wangshu being pregnant and in her late term, making it difficult for her to move around, or because she feared an assassination attempt from other members of the Shen family.
As a result, an entire week passed without them seeing Lin Wangshu leave the house.
On one occasion when she did go out, Shen Huai accompanied her, surrounded by many bodyguards protecting them.
So, after a week in Hong Kong, Xu Jinning and her group still had not seen Lin Wangshu.
They had no choice but to gather for a meeting to discuss what to do next.
“Continuing to wait like this is not a good idea,” Xu Jinning said.
“By the way, do any of you have a way to get in touch with Lin Wangshu?”
“Yes, since Lin Wangshu is about to give birth, they’ve been hiring a postpartum caregiver. We already have someone who got the job, and she will be entering the Shen family tomorrow to be on standby.”
“In that case, I’ll write a letter. You should find a way to have our person deliver it directly to Lin Wangshu. Once she reads it, she’ll know I’m here, and she’ll come out to meet me.” This was the only plan Xu Jinning could think of at the moment.
“Do we have to do it this way? Maybe we should consider other options?” As soon as Xu Jinning finished speaking, Xie Ting’an interjected.
“This is the quickest way to meet Lin Wangshu,” Xu Jinning replied.
“I understand, but Ningning, what if Lin Wangshu tells Shen Huai about your arrival?” If Lin Wangshu informs Shen Huai, he would undoubtedly mobilize all his resources in Hong Kong to target Xu Jinning.
That would put Xu Jinning in danger.
“Brother Ting’an, I know what you’re thinking, and I’m aware this plan has some risks. But I know Lin Wangshu well, and I’m eighty to ninety percent sure she won’t tell Shen Huai. She’ll come to meet me alone.”
Xu Jinning’s confident words left Xie Ting’an in silence.
Ultimately, after discussing it further, the group agreed to go ahead with the plan.
Of course, they decided to prepare for both outcomes.
If Lin Wangshu didn’t tell Shen Huai, all would be well. But if she did, they would have to do everything in their power to protect Xu Jinning and get her back to the mainland.
Ideally, they would bring Lin Wangshu back with them as well.
If Lin Wangshu refused, they would have no choice but to take her by force.
While Xu Jinning wrote the letter, the others began their preparations.
…
The next day, Xu Jinning handed over the letter, and then they waited for news…
Meanwhile, Lin Wangshu received some information.
Apparently, Shen Huai was searching for someone in Hong Kong…
Who he was looking for and why, Lin Wangshu didn’t know.
Actually, Lin Wangshu could have asked, but a voice deep inside her warned her not to.
Asking wouldn’t benefit her; it might even bring her danger.
Lin Wangshu had always trusted her intuition.
Wasn’t it her intuition that told her to get rid of Xu Jinning in the first place? If only she had succeeded back then, things would be smooth sailing for her now.
But it wasn’t too late to deal with Xu Jinning now.
She just didn’t know when Shen Huai would finally succeed on his end.
However, her immediate concern was her pregnancy. Lin Wangshu placed a hand on her round belly.
Although she wasn’t due to give birth yet, Shen Huai had already arranged for several postpartum caregivers.
He was hiring them in advance to avoid last-minute hires, fearing that other members of the Shen family might infiltrate and pose a threat to her and Shen Huai.
So, they were hiring early, carefully observing, and selecting the most reliable and trustworthy caregiver.
The chosen one would stay with her from now until she gave birth, ensuring everything went smoothly.
“I’d better wait until I’ve had the baby before worrying about anything else,” Lin Wangshu muttered to herself as she walked into her room.
What she didn’t notice was that one of the caregivers followed her inside.
Because she wasn’t paying attention, Lin Wangshu was startled when the caregiver suddenly spoke.
“Young Madam, there’s a letter for you.”
The unexpected voice from behind made Lin Wangshu clutch her chest in surprise. She glared at the caregiver and scolded, “Can’t you speak properly? Why did you have to sneak up on me like that? Are you trying to scare me to death?”
As she said this, she suddenly realized what the caregiver had just mentioned.
“What did you say? A letter for me?”
“Yes.”
Lin Wangshu fell silent.
She found it odd.
Since arriving in Hong Kong, telephones had been quite common here, so usually, if anything needed to be communicated, it was done through a call. Why was there suddenly a letter now?
And it was addressed to her?
She didn’t know anyone else in Hong Kong.
Could it be…
From her parents? Had they written to her from Haishi? But she had just spoken to them on the phone recently. If there was something important, they could have just called her. There was no need to write a letter.
Could it be that there was something they couldn’t discuss over the phone?
Or…
Was it not from her parents but from someone else?
She’d have to read it to find out.
“Where’s the letter?” Lin Wangshu asked.
The caregiver quickly pulled a letter from her pocket and handed it to Lin Wangshu.
Lin Wangshu took it casually, noticing the words on the envelope: “To Lin Wangshu.”
There was something familiar about the handwriting.
When she pulled out the letter and saw the first line of text, Lin Wangshu’s pupils contracted sharply.
“Xu Jinwen, long time no see. I am Xu Jinning…”
Her gaze locked onto the name “Xu Jinwen,” and her breath quickened.
Xu Jinwen—that was her name in the modern world before she traveled to this one. Since regaining her memories, she had only told Shen Huai this name, and now…
Xu Jinning!
It was Xu Jinning!
Could it be that she had come to Hong Kong?
And she had the audacity to write her a letter?
If Xu Jinning was indeed in Hong Kong, that would be perfect. She could tell Shen Huai, and they could ensure that Xu Jinning never left Hong Kong again!
