"End the cooperation, and you still...?"
Xie Jin Yi's expression changed slightly as she looked at the man. "You have someone behind you, who is it?"
"That's none of your business now."
The man raised his hand and ordered, "Take them all away."
"Wait."
Wen Ting Xue opened the door and got out of the car, standing alone in the heavy rain. Her makeup had long since smudged, but it only added to her tragic beauty.
Her raised almond eyes were moist and solitary.
It was easy to think of plum blossoms, looking fragile yet blooming in the harsh cold.
"You want me, there's no need to keep them. I'll go with you."
The man tilted his head. "Do you think you're in a position to negotiate with us?"
"And another thing," the man saw through her with a glance, "give up those thoughts, little girl. Let them call the police? Am I that foolish?"
The man bit his cigarette. "When everything is over, they will leave. You might not."
At least their safety was confirmed.
Wen Ting Xue secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
At the same time, she tasted something else, like the person behind him wasn't after her.
But, Yu Wen Li.
As for Young Master Wen, Wen Ting Xue had never heard of him.
The three girls and the driver were all locked in a small room on the third floor of a dilapidated factory.
Someone stood guard outside the door. Jumping from the window would be suicide.
Because it was too high.
So, they were tied up very casually.
Tong Jia Yi couldn't stand the dirt and frowned. "What a dump!"
It was filthy.
It stank.
Her clothes were newly bought, what a shame.
Xie Jin Yi leaned against the wall expressionlessly.
"It's this time, and you're still concerned about that?"
Tong Jia Yi pretended to be strong and pouted, "So what? Didn't you message Yu Wen Li?
"He'll come sooner or later, and those people don't look like they're going to kill anyone."
Xie Jin Yi frowned. "They might not have intended to kill before, but that's not certain now."
"Huh?" Tong Jia Yi remembered what she said about Wen Bin, her eyes changing slightly.
"What exactly is going on? Did you know about Wen Bin's plan all along?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Xie Jin Yi glared at her. "If I knew, would I push her into the fire pit?
"I only found out after getting in the car. Wen Bin called me and accidentally let it slip.
"Otherwise, why would I rush back in such a hurry? To find you?"
It was a coincidence.
After Tong Jia Yi left, the interviewer suddenly called her.
Asking her to go back and try on a few outfits, and if they were suitable, she could start shooting next week.
Then she met Xie Jin Yi, who grabbed her and asked about Wen Ting Xue.
She found it strange, so she asked a couple of questions.
Xie Jin Yi was tight-lipped, only saying that Wen Ting Xue was in danger.
She said it so earnestly that Tong Jia Yi didn't doubt her and left with Xie Jin Yi without even trying on the clothes.
Because she knew the license plate number, it was easy to inquire.
Following them all the way, calling the police, and sending the location.
It shouldn't be too serious.
Otherwise, Tong Jia Yi wouldn't be so calm, even though she was also scared.
"Thank you, Tong Jia Yi."
Wen Ting Xue, having heard the whole story, sincerely thanked Tong Jia Yi.
Tong Jia Yi shook her head indifferently. "No matter who it was today, if they were in danger, I would save them."
However, it just so happened to be you.
Wen Ting Xue looked deeply at the girl in front of her, as if seeing the girl who had rescued Chi Ze Rui from the river five years ago.
Tong Jia Yi remembered what she had said to Wen Ting Xue earlier.
She blinked uncomfortably.
"That... Xie Jin Yi, what exactly is Wen Bin's plan?"
"I don't know," Xie Jin Yi shook her head. "I only know he wants to capture Xiao Xue."
It was no secret in Jiang Cheng that Wen Bin had a bad relationship with Yu Wen Li.
But Wen Bin had been very well-behaved for the past two years. For him to suddenly cause this trouble...
Outside the dilapidated factory.
The rain was still pouring heavily, splashing water with every step.
When Yu Wen Li and his companions arrived on motorcycles, they stirred up a string of water waves.
The engines died down.
The rumbling sound approached from a distance, and soon, a red supercar stopped by the roadside. Chi Ze Rui and Xing Jia He got out of the car.
Both were over 1.8 meters tall, their black leather jackets exuding an imposing aura.
As they walked up to Yu Wen Li, a low-key black Cayenne quickly drove up.
Mu Chen got out, holding a black umbrella, and a black woolen coat draped over his arm.
Noble and arrogant.
"Are you all here?"
Chi Ze Rui's expression was cold as he put on his black leather gloves, his voice filled with palpable danger.
Mu Chen arrived with his umbrella, his emotions calm. "What's the plan?"
He asked Yu Wen Li.
Yu Wen Li stood by the black motorcycle, drenched, exuding a fierce, bone-chilling arrogance amidst his dishevelment.
His usually soft and moderate black short hair was now wet and hanging over his eyes.
Making every strand look hard and black.
"No plan."
The tall, slender young man, for the first time, cast aside his gentle demeanor, his eyes filled with unconcealed malice.
It was so thick it seemed to devour the world.
Mu Chen's eyes flickered. "Old Wu has already brought people over. You be a bit restrained when you act."
Yu Wen Li grinned, his eyes devoid of any warmth.
He said, "Impossible."
Mu Chen sighed.
Down the corridor, the men set up a table to drink and play cards.
Waiting for people to arrive.
Before a game was finished, there was movement at the door.
They turned their heads to see a group of people walking through the rain, tall with long legs, all radiating a murderous aura.
The man's expression darkened as he stood up, his gaze fixed on Yu Wen Li in the center.
"Your girlfriend is upstairs. If you don't want her to get hurt, we'll talk inside, otherwise..."
The drawn-out ending was full of warning.
Yu Wen Li nodded indifferently.
The man continued, "Only you are allowed inside."
Yu Wen Li nodded again.
Mu Chen and the others waited in the corridor.
Inside.
On a worn-out table, a sharp blade was stuck.
Yu Wen Li and the man sat on opposite sides.
"My boss said that to ensure your girlfriend's safety, he only needs one thing from you."
The man got straight to the point.
Yu Wen Li looked up. "What?"
The man raised his right hand and curled his ring finger.
Yu Wen Li smiled slightly. "Is your boss... surnamed Jiang?"
"..."
The man paused for a second, not following his train of thought.
"Everyone here, from top to bottom, is my man. You can fight your way out, but your girlfriend will suffer."
The man pulled out the knife on the table and pushed it towards Yu Wen Li.
"The little girl is so delicate, she probably can't handle much hardship. It's just one finger, it won't kill her.
"Young Master Yu, knowing when to quit is the mark of a wise man. You have a vast empire, why must you insist on going down that path?
"Just one cut, and we'll be strangers from now on."
The man smiled and raised his hand, urging, "Time waits for no one. We desperadoes don't care.
"As long as we get paid, we can even give up our lives, but your little girl..."
Before he finished speaking, Yu Wen Li expressionlessly picked up the knife.
"You're right, it's just one finger."
The sharp blade touched his pale ring finger, whitened by the rain. The man was momentarily astonished.
Yu Wen Li asked, "Can I take her away after this?"
His tone was devoid of any emotion.
The man was inwardly shocked, but outwardly calm. "Yes."
"Okay."
Yu Wen Li nodded, and the next second—
It's really a campus novel, but the male protagonist's identity involves the entertainment industry and multiple interests, so... it's quite dangerous.
Before the high school arc ends, this is probably the most dangerous moment.
[My apologies for the inconsistent updates. There are two more chapters, which should be available in the morning.]