klisemfg Chapter 340 Ending Countdown 9
Chapter 340 Ending Countdown 9
A human-for-human exchange?
Jiang Yan pressed her temples, a slight smile playing on her lips, her expression cold. "Shang Zhancheng, are you threatening me?"
"Why make it sound like a threat? What kind of relationship do we have? Do we need to threaten each other?" Shang Zhancheng was completely taking advantage of the situation and acting innocent, unaware that his tone was absolutely infuriating to Jiang Yanhui. "We're good brothers, so many years of friendship, no need to make it sound so serious, isn't that hurting our relationship? You bring Xia Ran here, and I'll take good care of your woman for you. That's not a threat, it should be considered..."
"What do you mean by 'cooperation'?" Jiang Yan scoffed, interrupting him. "Is it considered a collaboration?"
"Of course. Cooperation, yes, I like that word!"
"Ha, Shang Zhancheng, I have to say, you're really something. This isn't cooperation, it's blatant threat. You know perfectly well that it's inconvenient for you to come to City A, yet you insist on making me bring someone over. What are you calling making things difficult for me? I'm telling you... even if I don't go, you'll see if you dare not take good care of Sisi!" He was getting impatient by the end, but he was certain that Shang Zhancheng wouldn't stand idly by after learning that Sisi was Jiang Yanhui's woman. "Making me bring Xia Ran over is a bit unreasonable. Here's the deal: I'll at most promise you that once you come to City A, I'll definitely help you overcome all obstacles so you can meet your goddess."
Shang Zhancheng wasn't buying it. "Your credibility with me has plummeted to negative numbers. You've gone back on your word, and I don't trust you anymore. You only have one chance, or I'll let her go tomorrow. I can't guarantee what kind of trouble she'll run into once she's gone."
"You—!" Jiang Yan was speechless with anger. She propped herself up on the bed and after a long while, she said in a deep voice, "I have some things to take care of here. I can't go to America right now. Please take good care of Sisi for me. I will definitely keep my promise to you, OK?"
"no!"
"Shang Zhancheng!" Jiang Yanhui growled through gritted teeth, "Give me only seven days out of a week!"
"Bring Xia Ran here in seven days, and I'll agree." Such a good opportunity—to enslave Jiang Yanhui and avoid returning to City A—Shang Zhancheng naturally wouldn't let it pass. "This is my last concession; there's no room for negotiation."
Jiang Yan was truly at his wit's end. He hadn't actually told Shang Zhancheng about Xia Ran and Lu Fengcheng's relationship; after all, it was their privacy, and he didn't want to gossip. However, he was observant and could see that Lu Fengcheng treated Xia Ran differently from his friends. Both were his good brothers, and in the past, he wouldn't have thought much of a woman, but now it was a completely different story!
He understood very well how much influence a beloved woman could have on a man.
It's true that he didn't want to offend either Lu Fengcheng or Shang Zhancheng. But now he was helpless because of the woman he loved, and finally compromised for Siyi's sake. "Okay, I agree, but you can't let her out of your sight for these seven days. I know she's going to meet someone in America. You must keep her occupied. I don't care what method you use, you can't let her go alone. And don't tell her that you and I are in contact. I'll go find her myself after seven days. Understand?"
"Why?" Shang Zhancheng was naturally puzzled. "Can't you tell her that you already know where she is?"
"Just say whatever I tell you to say, but you have to call me every day and tell me everything about her!"
Shang Zhancheng felt like he had been tricked. He thought he had called Jiang Yanhui to threaten her, but why did it end up with him being led by the nose?
“International calls are expensive!” His voice was a little muffled.
“The young master of the prestigious KH Group wouldn’t possibly worry about a few cents for long-distance calls, would he? Alright, it’s on me. I’ll give you a big gift when I go!” Jiang Yan paused, then said, “I have a phone call coming in. That’s all. Remember what I told you: don’t let Sisi leave your territory. You have to keep her here no matter what.”
After he finished speaking, he hung up the phone immediately.
He now fully understands some things, so he naturally knows that fifty percent of the reason she left without hesitation was because of Ye Zhenghao…
However, Ye Zhenghao's identity was shrouded in mystery, and he knew that her sudden trip to America was to find Ye Xiongming and get some answers. He didn't want her to face such a serious matter alone.
He understood her; she seemed like such a strong woman, but in reality, her heart wasn't so solid.
When you believe something is right, only to have it cruelly overturned by your loved ones, you realize that you've always been naive, that the world isn't as beautiful as it seems, and that darkness can suffocate you...
He had experienced that feeling before, and he didn't want the woman he loved to experience it even once.
Even if there's no way to avoid it, he'll face it with her.
Sisi, wait for me a little longer. Wait for me for a week, and I will take care of everything here. I will bring you back so we can be reunited as a family!
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In a week, how easy is it to really bring down Lin Zhenbiao?
Moreover, Jiang Yanhui currently has no substantial evidence. The bombs he planted for Lin Zhenbiao were all just empty words. Although these things are indeed very threatening to Lin Zhenbiao, the party involved, they would be completely useless if they were actually brought to court!
Lin Zhenbiao has recently seemed to have gone mad and become possessed, almost completely out of control.
Jiang Yan knew that he had sent out countless people, starting with Jiang Jizhen. However, he was one step ahead of him. He had already sent Ye Zhenghao's men to keep an eye on Jiang Jizhen. He knew that his judgment was correct. Lin Zhenbiao was holding back against Ye Zhenghao, so there was no problem with Jiang Jizhen at the moment, but he showed no signs of waking up.
As for her two children, Liu Qi also said that someone had been secretly following them for the past two days, waiting for an opportunity to make a move.
To ensure the safety of his two children, Jiang Yanhui simply kept them home from school, making up an excuse to keep them at home. Fortunately, they had just arrived in City A from City B, and Jiang Yanhui's mountaintop villa was elegant and exquisitely furnished. He had previously had many rooms renovated in the villa for the children, and now it was putting to good use. Beibei had plenty to do, and he had also hired a tutor for Tiantian to teach her to draw, so the two of them didn't argue. They just asked him every night when their mother would be back.
“Four more days.” Jiang Yan would answer them like this every night. The time was getting shorter and shorter. He ruffled his son’s hair, his eyes gentle. “Beibei, trust Dad. In four more days, Dad will go and bring Mom back.”
"Okay, Daddy, can I have two packs of cookies and two packs of White Rabbit candy tomorrow?" Actually, the little guy has been feeling particularly relaxed these past few days, apart from missing his mother.
Before, when his mother was around, he was restricted in what he ate every day because his mother said that if he ate too many snacks, he shouldn't eat meals. She said that children who don't eat meals won't grow up. But he just loved to eat cookies. And to make matters worse, there was a strange-looking aunt in the house who always said that eating too much sugar was bad for his teeth.
"Didn't Auntie say that eating too much sugar is bad for your teeth?"
"Then four days it is." The little guy actually knew how to bargain. "Dad, if you let me eat two more packs of White Rabbit milk candy, I'll put in a good word for you with Mom when she comes back."
Jiang Yan's gloomy mood only eased when he was with his child. His handsome face, which had been tense all day, even smiled for once. "How are you going to put in a good word for Dad?"
Beibei thought about it very seriously, and finally said loudly, "I'll say that Dad takes good care of us and is a very, very good dad. My sister and I both like Dad very much, so that Mom won't just leave whenever she wants in the future!"
"Who said Mom just left like that?" How did he know that? Such keen observation skills at such a young age? Or is his lie just too far-fetched?
The little guy crossed his arms and scoffed nonchalantly, "Dad, your lame explanation couldn't even fool my sister, do you think you can fool me? Mom must have been angry with you to leave like that! But although my mom is somewhat smart, she's definitely not as smart as my dad and me combined. So if I help you in the future, it'll be easy to win her over!"
Jiang Yan laughed heartily and couldn't help but reach out and pinch her son's nose. Just as she was about to say something, Liu Qi rushed in. He then stood up, patted his son's bottom, and said, "Alright, I'll let you eat an extra bag of White Rabbit candy tomorrow. Now go inside and help your sister draw. After you eat, go to bed early. Dad has other things to do."
Having received her father's promise, little Beibei, thinking about being able to eat an extra bag of White Rabbit candy tomorrow, happily agreed and skipped into her room.
"President Jiang." Liu Qi held a cell phone that was on the line. He was so anxious that he had to bite the bullet and interrupt the father and son's family time. You know, Jiang Yan Hui's complexion hadn't improved in the past few days. He only put away his anger when he talked to his two children every night. "The hospital called. It seems to be about your father's condition."