Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Before Lind Jones could speak, Yuan Xi thought of something. âHe wants to use you as a hostage to gain the support of the Jones Family?â
Seeing that Lind Jones was calm, Yuan Xi paused, âYou knew long ago?â
âItâs not too long ago. I had a guess when Liu Guang got someone to blindfold us.â
âObviously, Liu Guangâs plan is wrong. Iâm not in charge of the Jones Family now. They canât threaten me.â
âAre you sure? Youâve been in charge of the Jones Family for many years. If you hadnât given them instructions, they wouldnât have been subdued by Bo Lang so quickly. How could they not care when they found out that you were in danger?â
Lind Jones raised his eyebrows and smiled. âDidnât you just say that I have given them an instruction?â
âSince they have an instruction, they definitely wonât act rashly without my orders.â
Yuan Xi fell silent.
The big families in Country Y were not like the families in the country. They were all absolutely obedient to the head of the family. Since Lind Jones had already instructed them beforehand, even if he died here, his subordinates would never disobey his orders.
âOn the other hand, you continue to put on the mask. Itâs fine this time. From now on, you canât take off the mask again. Your Yuan Family isnât like the Jones Family. If they find out that youâre in Liu Guangâs hands, they will definitely satisfy whatever request Liu Guang has.â
âWe canât let Liu Guang discover your identity.â
Yuan Xiâs expression suddenly turned serious.
Lind Jones sighed. âThatâs why I told you not to take the risk with me.â
âIâm not doing this for you either. If Liu Guang isnât eliminated, itâll be very difficult for our Yuan Family to live in peace. Iâm doing this for the Yuan Family. Donât worry, Iâll be careful. I wonât let Liu Guang discover my identity.â
There was one thing Yuan Xi didnât say.
That was, even if Liu Guang didnât discover his identity, he probably wouldnât let the Yuan Family off either.
The Feng Family and Yu Family under Liu Guang were all crippled. He needed someone to work for him outside.
And the Yuan Family was undoubtedly the best choice.
After all, Liu Guang had already interacted with his grandfather before.
However, even if Yuan Xi didnât say it, Lind Jones could still think of that.
He knew that Yuan Xi had thought of it too.
âDonât worry too much. Old Master Yuan is very wise. As long as Old Master Yuan doesnât know that youâre in Liu Guangâs hands, Old Master Yuan most probably wouldnât be threatened by him.â
From the beginning, Old Master Yuan didnât agree with them cooperating with Liu Guang.
He did not say anything because he cared about their safety.
âIn the current situation, Liu Guang is obviously at a disadvantage. Old Master Yuan will make the right choice.â
âIâm afraid that Grandfather doesnât know the situation. If Liu Guang comes looking for us, he will compromise for the sake of the entire family.â
âNo, I just said that Old Master Yuan is wise. Liu Guang has never had any designs on the Yuan Family. Do you think Old Master Yuan wonât have any suspicions if he suddenly comes looking for you guys?â
âIf Old Master has doubts, he will investigate. As long as he investigates, itâs very easy to find out about the Feng Family and the Yu Family. With a little analysis, Old Master will understand the situation.â
Yuan Xi thought about it and agreed.
He had already sent the news of the Feng Family and the Yu Family being used by Liu Guang to his grandfather previously.
His purpose was only to make his grandfather vigilant. He didnât expect it to be useful now.
âDonât think too much about these things for the time being. Since youâre here, plan well and see what to do next.â
If he was alone, he didnât mind perishing together with Liu Guang.
Now?
If he could survive, he naturally wouldnât want to perish together with Liu Guang.
Anyway, they were not the only ones targeting Liu Guang.
Liu Guang had many enemies.
âPut on the mask and open the door to tell them that I want to see Liu Guang. Although we might not be able to see him, we canât not react at all. Otherwise, itâll easily arouse suspicion.â
âWeâre in a cooperative relationship with Liu Guang, not his prisoners. We have to set our identities straight.â
Because they wanted to set their identities straight, when Liu Guang got someone to cover their eyes and search their bodies, they both resisted symbolically and even argued with Liu Guang.
In the end, they were convinced by Liu Guang to stop that.
They were blindfolded and searched.
Yuan Xi put on his mask and did as he was told.
Just as Lind Jones said, the people outside didnât agree to bring them to see Liu Guang. They only told them to wait patiently. He would inform them when it was time for Liu Guang to see them.
In comparison, Hei Yao was better than them.
Hei Yao found himself in a living room after taking off his blindfold.
Liu Guang was sitting on the sofa in front of him.
âSit,â Liu Guang said.
Hei Yao did not sit down as instructed. Instead, he frowned slightly. âWhere is this place?â
He looked at Liu Guang, âAre you guarding against me?â
Other than the slight frown at the beginning, Hei Yao was expressionless after that. There was no emotion in his voice when he asked this.
It sounded like a casual question.
Liu Guang looked at him with an unknown meaning, âDo you think Iâm guarding against you?â
âIt doesnât matter,â Hei Yao said. âI just want to know where this is. I donât want to put myself in an unknown place and my life in the hands of others.â
âYaoâer, if you hadnât saved me back then, Iâm afraid I would have disappeared with Ghost Slaughter Island. Youâre my son and the person I trust the most.â
Hei Yao glanced at him.
He clearly had no expression, but Liu Guang felt the mockery in his eyes.
He seemed to sigh helplessly. âI know youâre angry that I made you follow me here blindfolded. Iâm not doing this because I donât trust you. Itâs just that this is my last guarantee. I have to be wary of even the person I trust the most.â
âI just donât want you to know where you are, but I wonât limit your actions here. Youâre free here.â
âBut I canât come and go freely here, right?â The expressionless Hei Yao said with a hint of mockery in his eyes.
Before Liu Guang could reply, he said, âIt doesnât matter.â
âIt doesnât matter if you trust me or not. It doesnât matter if youâre guarding against me. I just want to know if Godmom is here too?â
âI knew thatâs all you care about. This is also why I donât want you to know the exact location and donât allow you to enter and leave freely for the time being.â
Hei Yao looked at him. âAre you afraid that Iâll save Godmom from you?â
Liu Guang didnât deny it.
âSir, have you forgotten that Iâm your biological son? Do you think Iâll betray you for Godmom? Of course, the premise is that you wonât hurt Godmom. Otherwise, I really canât guarantee that I wonât betray you.â
âDo you think Iâll hurt her? All these years, other than keeping her by my side, did you ever see me forcing her to do anything? For her, I didnât even touch Feng Li⦠Feng Liâs son. I even brought him around unscathed. Isnât that enough?â
âI donât know if youâve ever forced Godmom to do anything. After all, I havenât seen her for almost three to four years.â
âBesides, Godmom suffered too much back then and often became confused and couldnât recognize anyone. Who knows if youâll use Godmomâs ignorance to force her⦠or lie to her and make her do something that sheâs unwilling to do? I once heard you tell her with my own ears that youâre her husbandâ¦â
âDamn you!â
Bang! Liu Guang threw the teacup in his hand and it smashed on the ground beside Hei Yaoâs feet.
Hei Yao did not dodge either. It almost hit him.
However, he didnât seem to care at all.
Liu Guang was clearly furious.
âIs this how you talk to me?!â
âYou donât have to be angry. Iâm just telling the truth. Fortunately, Godma woke up in time. Otherwise, wouldnât you have taken advantage of her?â
âItâs obvious how much Godma hates you. She is often confused, but she woke up when you lied to her and said that you were her husband. You didnât succeedâ¦â
âDamn you! Get lost! Get lost!â
Liu Guang still had no intention of killing Hei Yao even now.
It shocked everyone else who was wearing masks and carrying weapons.
This was the first time they had seen Sir being so tolerant of someone.
They couldnât help but glance at Hei Yao.
âYou donât have to rush me. Iâll leave myself. Where do I stay? I want to take a shower and change my clothes.â
Liu Guang suddenly narrowed his eyes, âYaoâer, you know that I hate disobedient people the most. Youâve always been the most obedient. Donât disappoint me.â
âThis is my place. Even you definitely canât leave successfully without my permission. So, donât disappoint me.â
âIâll treat this as your first offense and will not pursue it, but I donât want it to happen again.â
Hei Yao stopped in his tracks but did not turn back. âIâm sorry.â
Liu Guang looked at him deeply with an unfathomable gaze. âI know. You wanted to see your godmother and got a little carried away. Iâll forget about it this time.â
âYour room is the last room on the left of the second floor. In the future, you can act as you please here. However, youâre not allowed to leave privately.â
âMm-hm.â
âIâll arrange if you want to see your godmother.â
Hei Yaoâs eyes lit up. âWhen?â
Liu Guang stared at him. âWait for my arrangements. It will be in a few days.â
The light in Hei Yaoâs eyes suddenly darkened.
Liu Guang said, âYou wonât wait long. After confirming that Liu Yu is fine, Iâll bring you to see your godmother. The most important thing now is to ensure Liu Yuâs safety.â
âI can go confirm it myself and bring him back,â Hei Yao said. âDonât think too much. I donât care if heâs dead or alive. I just want to see Godma sooner.â
âYou donât have to do this. This place is very far from the capital and even further from North City. Itâs not convenient for us to go out. I have other arrangements for Yu. Youâve had a hard time following me these few days. Have a good rest.â
Hei Yao looked at him silently.
âIt will be 10 days at most. Iâll bring you to see your godmother whether thereâs any news of Yu in 10 days.â
Hearing his words, Hei Yaoâs face finally relaxed.
âI hope you keep your word and donât change your mind at the last minute like last night.â
âDonât worry, I wonât go back on my words again.â
Hei Yao glanced at him and was about to go upstairs.
After taking two steps, he suddenly stopped and turned back. âDoes that woman from the Chu Family have something on you?â
Liu Guang was not surprised that he asked that.
Everyone present had heard his conversation with Yan Jinyu last night.
âYes, she accidentally found out.â
Hei Yao frowned slightly. âSince she can threaten you for so many years, it must be very important news. Will it harm you?â
âLooking at the situation last night, that woman from the Chu Family is probably already in their hands now.â