183: Chapter 183 Little White Face

On the highway.

Inside a truck compartment, or rather, a motorhome-like compartment.

Xiao Ran and Jiang Siyue sat on wooden chairs, guns pointed at their heads.

Zhong Qiyang stood in front of them, hands in his pockets, looking down at them with disdain.

"Eldest Miss Jiang, tell me, what do you plan to offer in exchange for your freedom?"

Jiang Siyue slightly raised her head, her brows furrowed with disgust: "Zhong Qiyang, if you have the guts, compete fairly. Such dirty tricks only make me look down on you!"

"Clap, clap, clap~" Zhong Qiyang clapped his hands with a smile, "As expected of Eldest Miss Jiang, so unyielding even when kidnapped."

The Zhong Family was in real estate, while the Jiang Family was in art; originally, they didn't interfere with each other.

However, recently the Jiang Family suddenly went crazy and started venturing into real estate.

Is this an area for amateurs to dabble in?

It's unclear where the Jiang Family got their capital, but they managed to bid away a piece of land that originally belonged to the Zhong Family!

That was a huge piece of cake; acquiring it would elevate the family business to a new level!

Wealth corrupts the heart!

However, since he couldn't beat the Jiang Family through legitimate means, Zhong Qiyang had to resort to underhanded tactics.

He inquired about Siyue's whereabouts, bribed her driver, and then kidnapped her when her defenses were weakest.

As for the subsequent impact of this matter, that was not his concern.

Naturally, others would engage in a power struggle.

"Zhong Qiyang, if you release us now, I can let bygones be bygones and not cause trouble for your Zhong Family!" Jiang Siyue said calmly.

"Hmph! Eldest Miss Jiang, no need for more nonsense. As long as you notify your family now to concede that land to us, and sign the agreement, I'll release you immediately. Otherwise..."

Zhong Qiyang spoke, his eyes revealing a chilling coldness, and continued:

"Eldest Miss Jiang is such a beauty. I can't guarantee that after tonight, Eldest Miss Jiang will be able to return home unharmed!"

At these words.

A rare trace of panic flashed in Siyue's eyes.

Xiao Ran's gaze also turned cold and sharp, the binding on his hands behind his back having snapped at some unknown point.

Damn it, this guy actually dared to threaten his ex-girlfriend.

He doesn't want his 'little brother' anymore, does he?!

Just you wait, I'll make sure you lose everything!

Xiao Ran carefully scanned the positions of the armed personnel, his mind rapidly working.

"System, how much lifespan do I need to boost this time?"

"100 days!"

"System! You're really a rip-off!"

"Opportunities are rare, and system operation also requires costs."

"I..."

"Just tell me if you'll use it or not!"

Xiao Ran secretly clenched his fists, his molars almost biting through.

This dog-like system! 100 days is worth half a Murong Lan, and he has to use it all at once!

"Use it! Wait for my signal!"

No matter how much of a rip-off the system was, he had to grit his teeth and use it.

While they were still on the road, it would be troublesome if they were locked up!

If he were to act now, it wasn't impossible.

However, there were more opponents now, and their attention was quite focused.

If a fight broke out, Siyue could easily get hurt.

If anything happened to her because of his recklessness, he would never forgive himself!

"Zhong Qiyang, if you dare to touch me, I guarantee the entire Zhong Family will fall into eternal damnation!" Jiang Siyue's eyes were icy and emotionless, without a trace of fluctuation.

Zhong Qiyang raised an eyebrow, "Is that so? I don't believe it. I advise you to think more about yourself!"

If it wasn't absolutely necessary, he wouldn't resort to extreme actions.

He merely wanted to threaten her; it wasn't worth both families destroying each other.

"But speaking of which, Eldest Miss Jiang, everyone calls you 'Ice Jade Maiden,' and you never get entangled with men excessively."

Zhong Qiyang pointed to Xiao Ran next to her, and taunted: "But this man, he wouldn't be the gigolo you're keeping, would he?"

Xiao Ran's eyes immediately widened into perfect circles.

He felt offended!

'I haven't eaten your family's rice, why slander me as a gigolo?'

'Have you ever seen such a handsome gigolo?'

Xiao Ran continuously complained in his heart, already picturing the miserable state of this guy later.

Jiang Siyue said with an unperturbed expression: "He is an old friend of mine, but he has no relation to our family."

She actually didn't want to implicate Xiao Ran, but now that they were caught...

"Oh~~ I see!" Zhong Qiyang looked enlightened, then asked kindly:

"Since you two have no relationship, you shouldn't mind if I hurt him, right?"

Xiao Ran: "???"

Jiang Siyue frowned, a hint of struggle flashing in her eyes.

Xiao Ran was Han Li's friend, so he was naturally her friend too!

If anything happened to him, how could she face Han Li?

After a moment of contemplation, Jiang Siyue said: "I can give you that land, but you need to release us first!"

"Oh?" A hint of surprise flashed in Zhong Qiyang's eyes.

What was the identity of this gigolo?

He had only probed a little, and Siyue had already conceded?

Zhong Qiyang immediately became agitated: "Jiang Siyue, this man isn't really the gigolo you're keeping, is he?"

He recalled how much effort he had put in back then, yet he couldn't even catch her eye. Could it be that she had fallen for such an impoverished gigolo?

"Heh heh! Zhong Qiyang, my actions are none of your business. One word: either release us and the deal is done, or kill me!"

"Eldest Miss Jiang, you are not in a position to negotiate with me!" Zhong Qiyang stretched his limbs, and continued:

"I'll give you some time. Before we get out of the car, which is in about half an hour, give me a definite answer. Otherwise, hmph hmph!"

After saying this, he glanced at the two with disdain, turned, and walked out of the compartment, leaving three people to guard them.

The vehicle was shaking slightly.

Xiao Ran and Jiang Siyue exchanged glances, then quickly looked away.

With several guns pointed at them, the scene was somewhat quiet.

However, that one glance made Siyue's heart stir: 'His gaze is so similar!'

The way Xiao Ran had just looked at her was just like how Han Li had looked at her when she first met him!

With a hint of care and concern!

It wasn't just similar; it was exactly the same!

For a moment, she almost thought Xiao Ran was Han Li!

'Jiang Siyue, oh Jiang Siyue! You're really obsessed!'

She must have missed Han Li so much that she was going crazy!

Xiao Ran had no time for such thoughts; he needed a safe escape plan.

He only needed to activate his lifespan now to instantly kill the few people in front of him.

But then the problem arose: how to escape after dealing with them?

There were still people in several other cars outside!

He couldn't possibly carry Siyue and jump out of the car, then run for their lives, could he?

It was possible, but he couldn't guarantee that he could rescue Siyue completely unharmed.