"Damn it! Who let this guy in?" The leading man was the first to react. Seeing someone walking in slowly, he slapped the table hard.
The knife stopped, but the man holding it trembled, and the knife almost came down. Someone was so frightened that they almost peed their pants.
"He..." The man with a bruised and swollen face trembled and wanted to answer.
"I came in by myself."
Knowing that the newcomer meant no good, the leading man waved his hand, and all his men retreated behind him. The two forces confronted each other. Even the man who had just been forced to have his hand chopped off was pushed into a corner.
"Are you here to wreck the place or cause trouble?" The man cracked his knuckles, making a popping sound. He stretched his muscles and bones. After getting a clear look at the man in front of him, he laughed instead.
"You must have gone to the wrong place!"
This man had an air that was completely out of place here.
The man didn't answer. Instead, he pointed at the man in the corner. "I want him!"
The leading man looked skeptical. He raised his eyebrows and looked at the man being held down. That man also looked confused.
Not understanding the reason for this man's arrival, the leading man raised his eyebrows. "Five million. Don't say anything else."
The man casually named a price, quintupling the debt that man owed him. He gracefully put his feet on the table, looking provocative.
"Okay. I'll give it to you now. Let the man go."
The man replied very decisively.
The leading man couldn't believe it. He immediately took his feet off the table and staggered a bit. His eyes were full of suspicion. "Are you sure?"
The man immediately took out a check, signed it, and held it up. "Do you want to go and check?"
The leading man gave a look to one of his men. That man took the check timidly and ran out in a hurry.
The two men continued to confront each other. The man who had gone out came back and whispered something in his ear. Suddenly, the leading man was shocked.
His pupils dilated. "The bank said it's real."
"Yes, Brother Hu."
After their conversation ended, Brother Hu sized up the man in front of him again and laughed. "I'm Hu Biao. You can ask around in this area. Everyone knows me. How about we be friends? May I know your name?"
"My surname is Huo."
"Good." Brother Hu laughed heartily. He shouted at the corner. "Let the man go! Are you all so blind?"
His subordinate trembled and let the man go. But the man who had been held down earlier had already gone weak in the knees. As soon as he was released, he immediately slumped to the ground.
This made his subordinates even more panicked. They were just about to help him up.
But someone got there first.
Brother Hu watched as the man helped Wu Dejian up. There was more thought in his eyes, but he still said,
"Okay. From now on, when Brother Huo comes here, just mention my name. Everyone will give you face."
"Okay. Thank you." The man didn't look up and just led the man out.
Wu Dejian staggered out, feeling more and more uneasy. The man wanted to lead him into the car when he finally asked, "May I know who you are?"
Huo Cheng stopped. "Your niece asked me to help."
This man was exactly Gu Sisi's uncle. When Chen Fang was investigating that strange gift, he found out that the young mistress's uncle was in debt and the situation was very bad. It seemed that this time when he came to find Gu Sisi's parents was also related to money.
"I see." Wu Dejian still had many questions, but he didn't dare to ask anymore. He quickly said goodbye. "Well, please tell her thank you for me."
Saying that, he was about to run away.
"Uncle." Huo Cheng called him to a stop and continued to ask, "Do you know if there's any connection between Gu Sisi's parents' disappearance and something?"
Wu Dejian was extremely nervous. He calmed down for a few seconds and shook his head. "They've always been honest and decent. They won't end up like me."
Saying that, his voice got softer and softer, and he ran away.
Watching the man leave, Huo Cheng got in the car. At this time, he was on his way back to the Gu family's place to investigate again.
The phone rang.
"Mr. Huo, there's news. The young mistress's parents are now on the return flight."
"What?"
Huo Cheng was completely confused.
It turned out that Gu Sisi's parents had won a prize, something like a three - day tour. The plane tickets and accommodation were all covered. But the fact that they had lost contact and there was just news now was still worth pondering.
Huo Cheng squinted his deep, water - like eyes. He was sure that this matter was related to Gu Sisi's uncle!
As for what the relationship was, he had to continue investigating.
The call ended. Huo Cheng continued to head in the direction of the Gu family.
The phone rang again. Huo Cheng answered.
"Young master, there's news about the young mistress."
"What?" Huo Cheng was a bit disoriented by all these sudden news.
The car stopped on the road. The other end said excitedly, "Moreover, the young mistress is taking a taxi and heading towards the Huo mansion."
Without suspecting anything else, Huo Cheng turned the car around and rushed home.
When Huo Cheng got back, Yang Qian was no longer there.
Only Gu Sisi was sitting on the sofa. She had a gloomy face and didn't even look at Huo Cheng.
"Sisi? What happened to you just now?"
Huo Cheng hugged the person on the sofa into his arms. He looked Gu Sisi up and down. After confirming that she wasn't injured, he let go of her with relief.
"From now on, whenever something happens to you, leave it all to me. Let me handle it, okay?" Huo Cheng's eyes were full of distress. He couldn't bear the feeling of worry and fear anymore.
Gu Sisi could sense Huo Cheng's worry. But as soon as she thought of that person's words, she felt cold all over, and even her heart was cold.
"You're worried about me?" Gu Sisi laughed and asked rhetorically.
"Sisi, I'm really worried about you." Huo Cheng replied seriously.
Moreover, he still hadn't figured out this matter. Why was there news one after another right after Gu Sisi's uncle was released?
What had happened to them?
All these were things Huo Cheng had to figure out. Otherwise, there would still be danger.
"If you're worried about me, then just let me go!"
After Gu Sisi said that, she finally looked up. Her eyes were filled with expressions that Huo Cheng couldn't understand. There was determination, sadness, and most importantly, blame towards him.
Huo Cheng didn't understand. At this time, Gu Sisi stood up and dragged out the suitcase she had packed long ago.
"I'm leaving. Don't contact me again."
Aunt Hu also stood out at this time. Her eyes were full of anxiety.
"I tried to persuade the young mistress for a long time just now, but the young mistress just didn't say a word. I don't know what's going on either."
Huo Cheng grabbed Gu Sisi who was dragging the suitcase.
"Give me a reason."
"Let go!"
Gu Sisi didn't even look back and struggled desperately.
But she still couldn't pull away from Huo Cheng. He emphasized again, "Give me a reason."
His voice was soft but persistent.
Gu Sisi nodded. She struggled hard again but still couldn't break free. Tears welled up in her eyes.
"Didn't you say you were worried about me? If it weren't for you, would I have encountered danger?" Gu Sisi asked rhetorically. At this time, she looked up at Huo Cheng, and her eyes were full of sadness.
"Do you dare to say no?" Gu Sisi stepped closer and questioned.
Seeing that Huo Cheng didn't say a word, she laughed. The corner of her mouth was full of self - mockery. It turned out that what that person said was all true. She was just stupid, being played around like a fool.
"I'm leaving." Gu Sisi took another step. This time, there was no more obstruction.