Yu Chao made Xia Ran sit down on the bed, while he himself squatted down and tied Xia Ran's feet together with strips of cloth.
"Xiao Ran, for our future happiness, you'll have to put up with this for now. Don't worry, I'm using very soft cloth strips, it won't hurt."
Finally, he got up, picked up the tape, and stuck it on Xia Ran's mouth.
"This tape won't stay on for long, don't worry. I'll come back and untie it for you after I've dealt with those people outside, okay?"
Xia Ran had no chance to speak at all. He could only watch helplessly as Yu Chao tied his feet, taped his lips, and then watched Yu Chao leave.
"Ugh... Ugh!!" Xia Ran made two loud groans, as if venting his anger or pleading for help, but it was all in vain, as no one outside could hear his sobbing.
Yu Chao closed the door to the room and checked it carefully before walking to the door.
He's now increasingly certain that the person outside isn't a hotel employee; otherwise, why would they be knocking on the door so persistently?
But who exactly is the person who came?
Looking out through the peephole, Yu Chao saw a stranger, not Gu Zheng or anyone else related to Xia Ran as he had expected.
That's true. He did it so discreetly, no one should have found out.
But even though he thought that way, Yu Chao still didn't let his guard down and opened the door.
"Is there something you need?" Yu Chao called out to the door.
Upon hearing the sound, Gu Zheng's expression changed completely.
The bodyguards outside were also well-trained; their expressions remained unchanged after hearing these words, and they replied...
"We are conducting a routine check by the police. Please open the door and cooperate with us. Thank you."
The bodyguard's eyes were open and honest, but Yu Chao inside the door was somewhat suspicious.
"Hello, there is a patient in this room, so it's not very convenient. I don't know which police station you are from, or if you have any identification?"
"Yes." The bodyguard produced an identification document, which was indeed the correct one.
However, Yu Chao felt that something was not quite right, so he did not answer.
Gu Zheng, who was outside the door, gave a wink to the staff member next to him, and the staff member quickly went up to him.
"Hello Mr. Yu, you are a hotel staff member. This is a routine check here. Please open the door and cooperate with their inspection. Thank you."
Looking through the peephole, Yu Chao saw that it was indeed the hotel receptionist he had seen before.
“Okay.” Yu Chao hesitated for a moment but still agreed. “But you have to wait for me. My family member is a patient, and I need to calm him down first.”
The bodyguard outside the door responded, but Gu Zheng and Da Zhuang's eyes turned cold.
A patient? What exactly did Yu Chao do to Xia Ran? How could he have turned Xia Ran into a patient?
Yu Chao went back into the room, but he was carrying a few pills and a glass of warm water.
Xia Ran immediately noticed what Yu Chao was holding, and a look of shock appeared in her eyes.
Yu Chao walked towards Xia Ran step by step, put down the water glass in his hand, and then tore off the tape on Xia Ran's lips, saying,
"Xiao Ran, don't be afraid. It's time to sleep now, so you have to go to sleep quickly, otherwise someone will come and ruin our happy life."
"What are you doing? What's that in your hand?" Xia Ran looked at the medicine in Yu Chao's hand with a hint of fear in her eyes.
Why is Yu Chao suddenly being given this to eat?
"It's nothing, just some stuff that will help you fall asleep. Okay, eat it."
Yu Chao smiled gently and put it directly to Xia Ran's lips, but how could Xia Ran possibly eat it?
"I don't want to go without food. I can sleep on my own; I don't need this."
Yu Chao's expression changed instantly, and he grabbed Xia Ran's chin with his other hand.
"If I tell you to eat, you have to eat. If you don't, don't blame me for being mean to you."
"Let me go!" Xia Ran's chin was being pinched, making it difficult for her to speak clearly.
He then felt a bitter taste in his mouth, and Yu Chao quickly forced Xia Ran to swallow the pills.
Xia Ran tried to vomit, but it was completely ineffective.
"Xiao Ran, please don't throw up, or I'll make you feel even worse."
Chapter 262 Breaking Down the Door
After saying this, Yu Chao turned around and fed Xia Ran water again, his tone becoming very gentle.
"Come on, sweetie, have a sip of water, and then go to sleep."
Having already experienced having her chin pinched earlier, Xia Ran was still forced to drink the water.
Xia Ran originally thought that this medicine would take some time to take effect, just like before.
However, to his surprise, he felt dizzy right after drinking the water.
"You..." Xia Ran watched as Yu Chao became increasingly blurry, and before she could finish a sentence, he lost consciousness.
Looking at Xia Ran, who had fallen into a deep sleep, Yu Chao's eyes softened with tenderness.
"I've told you to behave, but you just won't listen. But I have plenty of ways to make you listen."
Yu Chao bent down and helped Xia Ran lie down on the bed, and thoughtfully covered her with a blanket.
At that moment, his eyes were so gentle they could melt your heart; anyone who didn't know him would never guess he was just a kidnapper.
After tidying up the room and making sure Xia Ran was asleep, he left.
Gu Zheng and the others outside the door were so impatient that they practically burst through the door.
It's been so long, there's no guarantee that Yu Chao won't do anything to Xia Ran.
But just as they were about to break down the door, it was opened.
However, Yu Chao was also very cautious and did not open the door completely, but instead opened it only a small crack.
Two bodyguards and hotel staff were still standing outside the door.
The bodyguards breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Yu Chao open the door.
Yu Chao only opened a crack and poked his head out.
"You guys, are you really here for a routine check-up? But you'll probably have to be a little gentler later, because my family member is a patient and is currently asleep..."
Yu Chao's words came to an abrupt halt because he saw a pair of feet by the door.
His mind raced instantly, and he was about to slam the door shut.
The bodyguards hadn't expected to be discovered by Yu Chao, so when the door was suddenly closed, they realized they had been exposed.
“You’re not police officers! Who are you? I’m warning you, if you’re planning anything malicious, I’ll call the police immediately.”
Yu Chao thought about many things. He was still unsure who the people outside were, so he could only use this statement to intimidate them.
Upon hearing this, Gu Zheng, who was outside the door, realized that they had been exposed, so he came out as well.
"Yu Chao, release Xia Ran, or we'll be the ones calling the police."
When Yu Chao saw Gu Zheng's face through the peephole, his expression changed instantly.
It's Gu Zheng, it really is Gu Zheng!
Why! Why did Gu Zheng find us so quickly! He had been so discreet! Why!
Yu Chao was angry, shocked, and a little frightened.
If Gu Zheng and the others really call the police, can he still be with Xia Ran? Definitely not.
But the feeling of being alone with Xia Ran that day was so captivating and made him extremely happy that he wouldn't let anyone break that happiness!
"What's it to you? Xia Ran came with me willingly! Grandpa Xia and the others already know. Get out of here right now!"
"Gu Zheng! You are no longer Xia Ran's husband! You two have no relationship anymore! You have no right to interfere in Xia Ran's affairs!"
Yu Chaochao shouted loudly outside the door, his emotions running high, but the more he spoke, the more confident he seemed to become.
That's right, Gu Zheng has nothing to do with Xia Ran anymore, so Gu Zheng has no right to interfere in Xia Ran's affairs!
"Bullshit! Yu Chao! You get Xia Ran out here right now. He definitely didn't go with you willingly. Grandpa has already sent me to take Xia Ran back. If Grandpa doesn't see Xia Ran later, he will definitely call the police."
Dazhuang also stepped forward, clearly disgusted with Chao's behavior.
They had initially thought that Xia Ran might have come on this business trip with Yu Chao willingly, but Yu Chao's actions and words just now made him realize that Xia Ran was definitely forced.
When Yu Chao saw Da Zhuang, his expression turned very ugly, but there was also a hint of panic in his eyes.
Gu Zheng, who was outside the door, was getting impatient and told the staff that they wanted to break down the door to get in.
The staff received instructions from above and knew that they had to listen to the man in front of them in everything, so they nodded quickly.
Moreover, she overheard about 70-80% of what was happening here; the person inside seemed to be a kidnapper.
Upon hearing that the door was about to be broken down, Yu Chao's panic deepened.
"Don't you dare break down the door! If you dare, I... I won't be polite to Xia Ran! He's still in my hands!"
The bodyguard who was about to break down the door stopped when he heard this and looked at Gu Zheng.
Gu Zheng, his face cold, ordered, "Bump it."
If Yu Chao really intends to be rude to Xia Ran, they will still be rude even if they don't break down the door.
On the contrary, he needed to see Xia Ran's current situation to have a better understanding of the situation.
Dazhuang wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing.
Upon receiving the order, the bodyguard immediately began ramming the door, and Yu Chao instinctively ran towards the room.
He locked the door from the inside and then went to the bedside.
Seeing Xia Ran asleep, he felt a sense of relief.
It's alright, don't be afraid. Xia Ran is still in his hands, Gu Zheng and his men definitely won't dare to do anything!
Thinking of this, Yu Chao quickly took out his phone and sent a message.
He cannot lose Xia Ran, he absolutely cannot, he must not.
Gu Zheng and his men outside had already broken down the door. Upon hearing the commotion, Yu Chao immediately grabbed Xia Ran and held her hand tightly.