"While I'm very worried about my wife and don't want anything to happen to her, if you don't let me hear her voice now and clarify whether she's been wronged, then I'll have to assume my wife has met with misfortune!
A million, it's not that I can't afford it, but whether it's for my wife's ransom or your blood money, you need to make that decision!"
Yu Zhou's tone grew colder. He knew this might backfire. However, the current situation demanded that he ensure his wife's safety, both now and in the future. Otherwise, even if he paid the million, Jiang Jie would likely meet a terrible fate. This was not something Yu Zhou wanted to see. If that were the case, he would rather seek mad revenge and drag these people down to hell with him.
"You!"
Upon hearing this, the kidnapper on the other end of the line fell silent. They had done their homework before starting, knowing that Yu Zhou would not be an easy person to deal with. They also knew that he was a man of his word. If he truly became enraged and treated the million as their blood money, they would be unable to continue their operations in Jiangbei or anywhere else. Was this the outcome they desired? Of course not. Therefore, at this moment, they could only compromise.
"Alright, we guarantee that we won't do anything to your wife before we receive the money. In fact, we'll treat her well and provide for her. You want to hear her voice? I'll let you hear it now."
"Da Zhou! They put a hood on me, and I still don't know where I am! Da Zhou, are you alright?"
Finally, Yu Zhou heard Jiang Jie's voice on the phone.
"Xiao Jie, how are you? Did they do anything to you?" Yu Zhou said quickly. What he feared most now was that something had truly happened to his wife. If that were the case, no amount of comfort later would be of any use.
"They, they just won't let me eat or drink, nor let me speak. They've just kept this hood on me and left me aside," Jiang Jie said with a sobbing tone on the other end of the line. It was precisely because of this that Yu Zhou finally felt relieved. As long as these people had some professional ethics, there was still room for maneuver. Yu Zhou knew his wife's personality very well and understood that if these people only wanted money, the matter would be much easier to handle.
"Hear that? We haven't done anything to her! However, if you can't raise the money, I can't guarantee what my subordinates might do... I heard your wife is pregnant too!"
"Screw you! Wait, I'll definitely gather a million in cash within three days!"
"I warn you, if my wife suffers any mistreatment, I guarantee that no matter how much money it takes, I will send each and every one of you to hell!"
Yu Zhou was furious, but at this moment, he was helpless. His wife had been kidnapped, and in such an audacious manner. After the other party hung up the phone, Yu Zhou's face turned as dark as night. He never thought he would encounter such a situation, let alone find it not surprising that it had happened. He had become a bit arrogant due to his recent wealth, constantly issuing orders, only to have trouble erupt at home. Yu Zhou knew Jiang Jie's character better than anyone, and yet she had been kidnapped. The seriousness of this matter had far exceeded his imagination.
"No matter what, I must find Xiao Jie, even if I have to turn this place upside down!" Yu Zhou's expression turned ferocious. He did not know what the final outcome of this situation would be. However, if he dared to falter now, they would lose everything in the end.
Even Liang Xiaohai, upon hearing the news, was enraged. He immediately stated, "Yes, no matter what, finding her is the most important thing. We can't give the initiative to the kidnappers. Even if we have to pay in the end, it will be after ensuring Sister-in-law's safety. Kidnapping and murder are not impossible here, so we must take this seriously!"
At this point, he had no mood to think about company matters. The boss's wife had been kidnapped; this situation was far more severe than the company going bankrupt. Especially for a company that had reached its current position thanks to the boss's vision, if something happened in the boss's family, it would be no different from the entire company facing a major crisis.
"I'll go and find a friend I know to help you inquire about news. Don't worry, he has his own network in Jiangbei, and it's easy for him to find out some things. He might even find out who did this and where Sister-in-law is now." Liang Xiaohai did not hesitate to leverage his connections, as this matter was too significant and malicious. Even though he had only met Jiang Jie a few times, as the boss's wife, Liang Xiaohai still held a sense of reverence for her. Under such circumstances, he could not just stand by and watch Yu Zhou's home be destroyed.
Therefore, not only Liang Xiaohai but also others began to act on their own. Regardless of the outcome, they had to find the person this time.
"Please don't spread the word about this matter. I'm counting on you!" Yu Zhou thanked them with a bow, not surprisingly. No matter what, he had to handle this matter properly, especially ensuring his wife's safety. He now deeply resented the kidnappers. If he could find and control them, Yu Zhou wished he could send them directly to hell. However, for his wife's safety and his home, he couldn't do that. He had to force himself to remain calm, even though he knew the kidnappers might kill her after receiving the money. But he still had to raise the money, and there could be no compromise.
"Don't worry, we will all take this seriously. I'll notify you immediately once there's any news!" Liang Xiaohai nodded solemnly and did not refuse Yu Zhou's bow. He was also very agitated and even nervous, but he knew that Yu Zhou must be even more tense at this moment, and he couldn't lose his composure when his boss was losing his. After all, the kidnapped person was Yu Zhou's wife, a wife Yu Zhou had always deeply loved.