Anchor with goods, the price of F2 is very reasonable, right?

Chapter 849 will require at least another half month of preparation.

"Don't worry, I understand now. You should also take good care of yourself. If you feel unwell, I'll treat you when I get back."

Xiaoxue nodded gently, watching Wang Yang leave. After leaving, Wang Yang immediately went to Shen Qing's residence.

"Uncle Wen, I have assembled a hundred capable assistants, all of whom are outstanding individuals. They will contact you directly, and you will assign them tasks. These people are from my friend's unit, absolutely reliable, and all are locals from Beicheng, possessing abundant resources. If needed, feel free to dispatch them."

Wen Ming nodded with satisfaction. He had long anticipated that Wang Yang's trip would bring even more assistance.

"Don't worry, I understand. I will make proper arrangements. By the way, the departure time has been set; we will set off in three days."

Upon hearing the date, Wang Yang was slightly surprised. He had originally thought it would take at least another half month to prepare.

"My friend wants to leave earlier because it's his daughter's birthday, and he hopes to be back in time. Please understand. I know you might be reluctant to part with Qin Wanwan, so please explain it to her properly when you get back."

After a moment's thought, Wang Yang realized that this was the only option. He had originally intended to spend more time with Qin Wanwan, but it seemed he would have to wait until after her return.

"Don't worry, Wanwan is sensible and I can persuade her. You can make the arrangements here first, and ask me anytime if you have any questions. Remember to keep a low profile and don't let anything slip. We still need to find a way to keep Shen Qiang in check."

Wen Ming and his men had already sent people to keep Shen Qiang's informants occupied, making the other party believe that they would stay in Beicheng for a short period of time and that he would not find out too quickly.

"Especially your friend, you must not let him know the true purpose of our trip."

Wang Yang remained wary of the expert Wen Ming had found, and was therefore extremely cautious.

"Okay, I will make sure he doesn't find out."

"We will not be bringing Wanwan along on this trip."

This is the second person to ask about this matter, and to be honest, Wang Yang is still hesitant.

“I don’t want to take her there; it’s too dangerous. Last time was already close, and Shen Qiang has sent even more people this time. I’m worried something might happen. It’s better for her to stay in Beicheng.”

"Aren't you worried that if she stays in Beicheng, she'll face retaliation from Shen Qiang's men?"

Wang Yang smiled calmly: "Absolutely impossible. First of all, my aunt has arranged for many people to protect me in secret; secondly, I have already spoken with Xiaoxue today, and she knows the seriousness of this matter and will definitely not sit idly by."

He also dispatched people to protect the Qin family, so there shouldn't be any major problems. If they were to travel together, there would actually be more uncertainties.

"Don't worry, I've made all the arrangements. She's perfectly safe here. If she comes with us, the journey will be arduous, not to mention the potential dangers. To be honest, she might very well have a direct confrontation with Shen Qiang this time."

Wang Yang had no way of guaranteeing that Shen Qiang wouldn't discover their trip to the Northwest. Given Shen Qiang's personality, he would likely figure out their whereabouts within a few days, at which point their secret would inevitably be exposed.

Shen Qiang must know their intention to go to the Northwest and will definitely follow them.

If Qin Wanwan were brought along, there would be no time to ensure her safety during a conflict. More importantly, Wang Yang worried that Shen Qiang would use Qin Wanwan as leverage.

“Since you have thought it through, I will not try to persuade you any further. I originally thought that you two should be together as a couple, but being separated like this is not good for nurturing your relationship.”

“I thought so too. I feel deeply guilty about leaving Wanwan alone in her room. But no matter what, her safety is the most important thing, and everything else is secondary.”

Safety is always the top priority, a consensus shared by both Wang Yang and Qin Wanwan. Moreover, Qin Wanwan herself doesn't want to be a burden to Wang Yang, and would refuse even if invited to accompany him.

Upon hearing this decision, Shen Qing was secretly delighted. He didn't want Qin Wanwan to come along, as he wanted to spend more time with Wang Yang during the journey, even though he knew there was no possibility between them. But deep down, he still harbored a sliver of hope; perhaps there would be a slight chance when they were alone. If Qin Wanwan came, then all hope would be completely lost.

"Since that's the case, I won't say any more. Have you made any progress on the doctor I asked you to find for my parents?"

"The information you provided is far too little to begin investigating. Do you have any clues such as photos? If so, there might be some possibility."

Wang Yang pondered for a moment and guessed that there probably wasn't one. If there were, Xia would have given it to him last time.

"Alright then, I'll ask you more about it next time we meet. I'll take my leave now."

Wang Yang did not return home directly, but went to Old Wang's house first to inform them of his upcoming trip to the Northwest.

"I've come to tell you that I'll be setting off again in three days, with no set return date. You must take good care of yourselves. Also, I've heard that Wang Dadong has been making moves lately, so be extra careful. But don't worry, I've already sent people to protect you."

Upon hearing this, both Lao Wang and Xia Xia looked disappointed. Wang Yang had only recently returned to rest, and now he was about to embark on another long journey, not knowing what hardships lay ahead.

"Boss, please be careful on the road. Will Qin Wanwan be traveling with you this time?"

“I won’t take her. It’s too dangerous, and I can’t guarantee her safety. I’ll leave her here; you’ll all be fine. By the way, you asked me to find your adoptive father last time. Do you have his photo or any details?”

Wang Yang's words reminded Lao Wang.

"Please wait a moment, I'll go get it right away."

A moment later, he handed Wang Yang a faded old photograph.

“This photo has always been kept at the bottom of a box. I remember having his photo, but I could never remember where I put it. I found it by chance when I was organizing my clothes one day, but you had already left by then.”

Wang Yang examined the photograph closely. The person in the photo had delicate features and certainly possessed the demeanor of a physician.

“As you know, ever since Xia came to my house, I’ve known that she has a special identity. We didn’t dare to search for her openly, and people often came to inquire about her whereabouts. At that time, I became even more certain that we must not look for her, so this photo has always been kept at the bottom of a box and I never dared to show it to anyone.”

Wang Yang understood Lao Wang's caution. With this photo, things would be much easier.

"When I meet them next time, I will show them this photo for identification. Perhaps someone will recognize him. I will let you know immediately if I have any leads. Please remember to take good care of yourselves during this time."

Xia nodded reluctantly, "Okay, please take care on your journey."

Wang Yang originally planned to take the photo to Uncle Wen to inquire about the doctor, but then he thought that he was about to leave and should spend more time with Qin Wanwan.

When he got home, he found Qin Wanwan reading in her study. He specially bought a cake and brought it into the study.

"I passed by that pastry shop today and saw your favorite flavor, so I brought one back with me."

Qin Wanwan looked up in surprise: "Thank you so much! I was just thinking of having dessert. Go get two spoons, let's enjoy it together."

As she savored the cake, Qin Wanwan gradually sensed something was amiss. She remembered the last time Wang Yang bought her a cake was the day he returned. In fact, Wang Yang had always advised her to eat less sweets.

(End of this chapter)