Wu Pengpeng seriously pondered his words, then firmly shook her head. "No way. I don't like this cemetery."
Her tone was as if she were shopping in a market, saying she didn't like this cabbage and insisting on another one.
Wu Junyu watched her calm and composed demeanor. The harshness in his eyes deepened.
This younger sister of his was truly astonishing. In the year and a half since she took over Zhengling Group, she had successfully portrayed the image of a good - for - nothing rich second - generation heir.
Sometimes he even believed that she was just a vain and useless fool.
But at this moment, seeing her so calm and composed in such a situation, he seemed to see the former Wu Pengpeng again.
Even when half of her body was pushed outside the castle, she could still point at his nose and scold, "Zhengling Group must never fall into the hands of a devious person like you."
Then he ordered his men to throw her off the castle. Who would have thought she'd return unscathed.
At that time, he thought he was surely doomed. But unexpectedly, God gave him another chance. Dealing with a memory - loss fool should be a piece of cake.
However, this time he didn't act rashly. Instead, he carefully planned to deliver a fatal blow.
If Wu Pengpeng hadn't publicly said that someone was trying to harm her that day, and if Wu You and Wu Xian hadn't been investigating the matter, he wouldn't have acted so hastily.
Wu Junyu tugged at his tie to relax. "Miss Wu, don't you realize the current situation? Do you think you're in a position to bargain?"
After hearing his words, Wu Pengpeng thought for a while. "Can I have some water? I drank too much last night, and I'm really thirsty."
Wu Junyu had thought she'd seriously consider her situation and try to negotiate for her life. He never expected her to say such a useless thing after thinking for so long. His face immediately turned ashen.
She must be doing it on purpose to resist him.
Since she was unwilling to cooperate, he'd see whose will was stronger, hers or his!
Not getting a response, Wu Pengpeng didn't care. She stood up, patted the dirt off her clothes, and spoke as casually as if talking about the weather.
"It's not cost - effective to let me die of thirst before we even start negotiating the terms after you went through so much trouble to kidnap me."
Gritting his teeth, Wu Junyu said to the short and thin man beside him, "Get her a glass of water."
After the short and thin man left to carry out the order, he said to Wang Cheng behind him, "Keep an eye on her. As long as she doesn't try to kill herself, let her do as she pleases."
Wang Cheng nodded. Seeing Wu Junyu about to leave, he couldn't help asking, "Second Master, can you go alone? Should I call Xiao Hu..."
Wu Junyu raised his hand to interrupt him. "No need."
With that, he left directly. When he reached the door, he turned back. There was no trace of emotion on his handsome face, but it exuded an invisible pressure. "Wang San, can I trust you?"
Wang Cheng felt a shiver run down his spine under his gaze. He blurted out instinctively, "Second Young Master, you saved my life. I'll protect you with my life if necessary."
His words were deeply moving. Whether Wu Junyu believed him or not, he just gave him a smile and then turned away.
Wu Pengpeng had no idea that the mastermind had already left. She was still trying to test their limits.
She took a sip of the water the short and thin man brought and spat it out. "It's too hot. Drinking hot water is bad for the esophagus."
The second glass of water was too cold. "Drinking ice - cold water is bad for the stomach."
The third glass of water was tasteless. She said she wanted milk instead.
When the milk was brought, it wasn't the brand she usually drank. She couldn't get used to it.
Finally, when she got the milk she liked, she finally calmed down. She patted the out - of - breath short and thin man and said appreciatively, "You're doing a good job, kid. I'll ask for you next time."
The short and thin man was furious. I'm a serious kidnapper. Please respect my profession!
Sipping her milk, Wu Pengpeng saw his anger and found it amusing. She deliberately teased him, "Don't be angry. You should love your job. Since you're a kidnapper, you have to serve me, the hostage, well. Otherwise, how can you get what you want?"
Then she patted the short and thin man's shoulder and instructed him in an elder - like manner, "Remember, 'The hostage is the most important'. Otherwise, you'll never be an excellent kidnapper."
The short and thin man was so angry that if it weren't for what the Third Master had told him, he would have killed her with one palm.
He said angrily, "You have so many demands. Aren't you afraid of being poisoned?"
Wu Pengpeng giggled. "You won't poison me. If you wanted to kill me, you might as well have thrown me into the river last night. A drunken accidental drowning would have been a perfect excuse."
The short and thin man sneered sinisterly. "Since you like this way of dying, I'll definitely fulfill your wish."
Wu Pengpeng refused in disgust. "I don't like it. Drowning will make me all bloated. I'll look like a big steamed bun. It's too ugly. I can't do that."
The short and thin man fought back the urge to kill her and obediently made the bed for her.
After finishing the milk, Wu Pengpeng stuffed the empty carton into the short and thin man's hand. "Help me throw this away. Thanks. Oh, and get me a trash can."
Then she moved the chair to the window without glass and sat there looking at the scenery outside.
The short and thin man had been in the kidnapping business for over a decade, but this was the first time he'd met such a hostage.
She was simply... extremely annoying!
"Hey, where's your boss?" Wu Pengpeng suddenly turned around and said seriously, "Go tell him that if he lets me go, I'll give him all my property and I won't call the police to arrest him."
This was Wu Pengpeng's sincere thought. Exchanging money for her life should be in line with the rules of the deal.
The short and thin man knew this woman was full of tricks. He said angrily, "The person who kidnapped you doesn't want your money. They want your life."
Wu Pengpeng pouted. What kind of hatred was this? They had to take her life!
Suddenly, she got excited. "How about you let me go? I'll give all my property to you."
She had been causing a ruckus before, but the other side hadn't reacted. It seemed the mastermind had left.
The short and thin man snorted. "An excellent kidnapper doesn't let the hostage go without permission!"
Wu Pengpeng: "..."
She shouldn't have taught him so many life lessons!
Of course, she didn't expect to get out so easily. She wasn't disappointed at all when she was rejected.
She turned to look at the mountains outside and said to herself, "Where's my phone?"
After a pause, she said self - consciously, "You definitely won't give it to me."
The short and thin man didn't want to talk to her, and she didn't mind. She kept chattering, "What did you do with my phone? Throw it away? Or give it to someone to take to another city to make it seem like I've gone away?"
She didn't expect a response, but unexpectedly heard him say, "I gave it to your boyfriend."
Gave it to He Qianshan?
The calm and strong front that Wu Pengpeng had been trying to maintain suddenly seemed on the verge of collapsing.
He Qianshan.
This name was like a spiked iron ball rolling heavily over her heart. The pain made her instinctively curl up her legs and press them against her chest.
She had promised He Qianshan that she'd go back safely, but now...
How worried and helpless would he be if he knew this news!
The short and thin man waited for a while and didn't hear Wu Pengpeng continue her annoying chatter.
He looked back and saw Wu Pengpeng curled up on the chair, staring blankly at a point in the void with a sorrowful expression.
The short and thin man snorted in his heart. It's too late to be scared now!
He turned his head and left haughtily.
He Qianshan was indeed as Wu Pengpeng had expected. He was having a hard time.
It had been exactly sixteen hours since Wu Pengpeng disappeared, and he had no news at all.
Just when he was on the verge of despair and madness, he suddenly received a strange call.
He eagerly answered it, his fingertips trembling. "Hello, this is He Qianshan."
"Mr. He," the person on the other end laughed cheerfully. "I have a big gift for you."