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Three days later, somewhere at the southwestern borders.
The weather seemed much warmer and the air grew damp and had a fishy smell.
Along the way, they changed their car several times. As for Xiang Wan, she was in a half-dazed state.
She felt all weak and couldnât open her eyes. She was sleepy and couldnât seem to control that urge to fall asleep completelyâŠ
She felt that Ye Lun must have tampered with the food.
For she would keep falling asleep.
She didnât know how much time had passed, she didnât have any desire for food. In such a muddled state, she even had several bad dreams.
When she finally woke up, she noticed that the car had stopped by the seaside.
The waves were lapping at the shore, making a lot of sounds. When she looked out of the window, there was even a boat by the shore.
Xiang Wan suddenly realized something and turned to look at Ye Lun who was in the back seat. âWhat do you want to do?â
Ye Lun showed a smirk on his face. âWhat do you think? Of course, itâs for better cooperation between Captain Cheng and me.â
He turned to look at Cheng Zheng with a half-smile. âYou know, I couldnât possibly have the equipment that you need⊠However, I have some friends from abroad who could help. They will provide you with modern scientific research equipment and instrumentsâŠâ
Cheng Zheng narrowed his eyes coldly. âYouâre taking me out of the country?â
âCorrect!â Ye Lun laughed. âAre you this naive to think that our cooperation could succeed here, under this kind of situation? Even if you believe you can⊠I donât believe it either.â
Cheng Zheng remained silent. âWhat about Xiang Wan? What are you going to do with her?â
âDonât worry,â said Ye Lun, âas long as you produce results, I will release her right away.â
Cheng Zheng snorted. âDo you expect me to believe that?â
Ye Lun shrugged. âOf course you can choose not to believe me. However⊠do you think you have a choice?â
Cheng Zheng replied, âOf course I do.â
His tone was so cold that Xiang Wan was startled.
She looked at Cheng Zheng with a puzzled look. Both of his hands and legs were bound. He could only look up and point to the boat parked by the shore. âIf Iâm not wrong, the friends whom you claimed to have offered help should be those from the overseas triads? What do you think will happen if I refuse to cooperate with you even if it means death for me?⊠Wonât you lose your credibility? You wouldnât get what you want and even land yourself in a more precarious situation!â
Ye Lun scoffed. âAre you provoking me?â
âEverythingâs now laid clearly before you,â said Cheng Zheng, âyou know exactly what your circumstances are like.â
At this time, Ye Lun was no different from a street rat in the country. The police were hot on his heels. He might have escaped that day but he might not be able to do so tomorrow. During this period, he had it tough as well. Therefore, after losing the trust and help from Heavenâs Wrath, he needed another powerful triad to back him up. One would clutch at life-saving straws. It was also the hope of realizing his ambition.
Cheng Zheng and the biochemical dispenser that he brought with him were his bargaining chips to strike a deal with that foreign triad.
And what would happen if he failed in the first round of their cooperation?
Ye Lun sneered. âTell me then, what should I do to make you believe me?â
Cheng Zheng was expressionless. âRelease Xiang Wan and Iâll go with you.â
Ye Lunâs expression changed drastically. âImpossible!â
Cheng Zheng stared at him coldly. âDonât forget, this is my only condition.â
A few seconds later, Ye Lun sneered. âHow am I going to trust you that you wonât go back on your word after I released her?â
âIâm in your hands.â Cheng Zheng took a glance at the boat. âIf you donât believe me, you can take me to the boat first.â
âSo youâre saying to leave Xiang Wan to Bai Muchuan?â
Cheng Zheng nodded his head. âCorrect. But I wouldnât keep my part of the deal until I know sheâs safe.â
Ye Lun gritted his teeth and glared at Cheng Zheng. There was no response from him for a long time.
This was because the riskiest person in this deal was him.
But now, he was in a dilemma.
âCheng Zheng, youâre setting me up? In the beginning, you agreed to whatever I say. Now that Iâve prepared everything, youâre not okay with everything I say?â
âYou do have another way out,â said Cheng Zheng, âsurrender yourself.â
âShut up!â Ye Lun pulled out his gun and pointed at Cheng Zhengâs head. âDonât think that I donât dare to kill you!â
The cold body of the gun was pointing right at the forehead, like a venomous snake poised to strike.
Cheng Zheng closed his eyes slowly. âOf course you do, but I bet you wouldnât!â
Hur! Ye Lun sneered. He was so infuriated that he was ready to shoot. That mechanical sound of the bullet being loaded made Xiang Wan gasp in fright. âNo!â
Ye Lun turned to look at her then back at Cheng Zheng coldly.
âItâs not that I want to kill him. Itâs he whoâs forcing me.â
âXiang Wanââ Cheng Zheng said calmly, âHeâs a smart one. He knew that the moment I leave the country, my value is far greater than yours. The other party wanted someone skilled enough to create the HW gas, not a woman whoâs linked to the police! Killing her is childâs play, which these people would disdain to do⊠Moreover, as long as youâre safe, why would I not want to live? Ye Lun, you should consider this carefully.â
âHurhur! HurhurhurâŠâ
Ye Lun wished he could fire a shot at him right now.
But at this point, Cheng Zhengâs blackmail was very effective.
In these few minutes while they were talking, the men on board the boat had already called out to them twice.
It was easy to attract attention if the boat stopped there for too long. Nobody wanted to get caught by the policeâŠ
Ye Lun did not have the ability to face off with the police. He didnât want to offend the overseas triad that he had just sought refuge with. He had been abandoned by Heavenâs Wrath, so he had to hold on to Cheng Zheng. However, he didnât want to let Xiang Wan go just like thisâŠ
Ye Lun finally agreed as he looked at Cheng Zheng gloomily.
Along the shore, the wind blew over along with the wavesâŠ
Xiang Wan was brought out of the car, trembling in the cold winds.
She looked at Cheng Zhengâs diminishing form, unable to say a word.
This was because Ye Lun had her hands tied and mouth gagged.
She could only look at the few of them walking farther away till nothing could be seenâŠ
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