Zhang Cheng's Mission

Although Xia Chen couldn't grasp the nuances of the conversation between Xia Wan and Mr. Zhao, curiosity got the better of him, prompting him to inquire, "Did Mr. Zhao see who it was?"

Mr. Zhao's brows were knitted in deep thought, his face, already lined with wrinkles, now resembled a tightly pinched bun.

"I didn't recognize those people," Mr. Zhao admitted, his head shaking in denial.

Just as Xia Wan and Xia Chen began to feel a wave of disappointment, Mr. Zhao added a crucial detail: "However, there was this car I saw for the first time. Its license plate number was quite peculiar, and it caught my attention."

Xia Wan's eyes sparkled with renewed hope upon hearing this. "Mr. Zhao, could you share the license plate number with us?"

With a knowing smile, Mr. Zhao nodded. "I thought it might come in handy! My daughter-in-law suggested over the phone would be enough, but I preferred to be more precise."