Mr. CEO Wants to Renew Our Contract-Chapter 991: With You Always (136)

"He went abroad on a business trip, and as soon as he arrived outside the airport there, he was ambushed. It seems that they knew what his bullet-proof vest was like. The enemy’s bullets were very specially designed, capable of penetrating this layer of protection. I’ve studied it carefully; these bullets are custom-made specifically to break through his type of bullet-proof vest." Long Yubei handed her a bronze-colored bullet, and Gu Lili took it and noticed there were special markings on it.

"The people who attacked him were very clear about his movements. He traveled by private jet, and only two groups of people knew about his itinerary: one was his company’s personnel, and the other was his close friends and family. Have you checked his call records with his secretary?"

"Apart from the secretary, the call records also include the family’s butler. The secretary said that this trip abroad would be a bit lengthy, and he wouldn’t return in just a day or two. Before leaving, Gu Xichen specifically arranged the company’s recent schedule. The board members all knew he was going abroad for business, but none knew the exact timing of his departure."

"Not knowing the specifics doesn’t matter; scheduling in advance does. After all, he was sure to leave eventually. What I’m concerned about now is the material of his vest—this is certainly not something outsiders can find out about casually. According to you, these bullets are specifically designed to penetrate this kind of bullet-proof vest, indicating that the opponent has an intimate understanding of him." Gu Lili asked instinctively, "Where is he now?"

"In the secondary bedroom on the second floor. I didn’t arrange for him to return to the Gu Family Mansion for fear of another mishap."

"Let’s go, have a look."

The two of them proceeded to the secondary bedroom on the second floor. Gu Lili hurriedly pushed the door open and saw Gu Xichen lying comatose on the bed.

"He was hit by five shots, one of which struck his head. All the bullets have been removed. His right hand was pierced by a bullet, likely while shielding against the shot to his head. This is what prevented the shot to the head from being instantly fatal."

Gu Lili gently cradled Gu Xichen’s head, inspecting the bullet wound on his head, "How many of his bodyguards died?"

"Almost all are dead; two are alive but severely injured. Meanwhile, none of their attackers died."

Gu Lili cautiously lowered his head back down, "The range of our search is not wide."

"How can you tell?"

Gu Lili turned around, "Very few people are as familiar with Xichen as we are. Although I have not seen Xichen for years, I still have a certain level of understanding of him. I’ll return to Youyou Valley before tomorrow night. Before that, go check what Jingsheng has been up to recently. I’ll look into Ye Yan. We’ll investigate them one by one, starting with those two."

"Do you think Jingsheng could have committed the crime?"

"Anything is possible; we are merely eliminating possibilities. If it’s not her, that’s best. If it is her, I won’t let her off!"

"Ah Wun knows that Gu Xichen is in a coma, and she’s anxious, wanting to take care of him. She said she’s his friend."

"It’s necessary to have someone care for him closely. Ah Wun is perfect. I’ll go get her." Gu Lili turned and headed to the twins’ bedroom to call Ah Wun.

"Master, when will he wake up?"

Gu Lili didn’t know either, so she turned to ask Long Yubei, "Beibei, when will Xichen wake up?"

"The doctor said it could be as short as a few hours or as long as a few days."

"Do not spread any specific news about his condition."

"It’s too late now; it’s already in the news."

"What I mean is, don’t let it be known whether he’s alive, dead, or comatose." Gu Lili emphasized, "Let no one know his condition until he wakes up."