What did he mean by âIf we really let them succeed, the Phoenix Blood will be ruined?â
I looked at Jing Tian in puzzlement.
Jing Tian avoided my gaze and focused on the terrain outside.
Tong Hui said cautiously, âTong Zhuo, Iâve already grasped the characteristics of the Phoenix Blood. I avoided you previously because I was afraid you would stop me from doing the experiment. Now that the experiment has basic success, I wonât leave. I wonât leave even if you chase me away.â
Tong Zhuo sneered. âI donât believe a single word you say.â
âTong Zhuo, Iâm your father. Iâm your only family in this world. Believe me. As long as you can cure my illness, Iâm willing to follow by your side for the rest of my life.â Tong Huiâs tone was very sincere.
Tong Zhuo merely snorted coldly. He shouted into the walkie-talkie, âHave you found them? Reply!â
A voice message came from the walkie-talkie. âYoung master, Zone Five is empty!â
âYoung Master, Zone Two is empty!â
âYoung Master, Zone four is empty!â
âYoung Master, someone is coming in from outside zone one!â
âYoung Master, the signal in zone three has been cut off!â
Tong Zhuo and Tong Hui fell silent.
Jing Tian, on the other hand, heaved a sigh of relief.
I couldnât help but ask him in a soft voice, âAre those our people?â
His index finger pressed against my lips, silencing me.
Footsteps were approaching us.
âNanxing, I know youâre here. Listen to me. Come out immediately!â Tong Zhuoâs voice was full of hostility.
Am I stupid? Come out?
I curled my lips disdainfully.
âNanxing, Iâll count to ten. If you donât come out, Iâll kill someone every five minutes until you come out by yourself!â
I looked at Jing Tian in astonishment.
Jing Tian furrowed his brows deeply. He cautiously looked outside for a while before quickly withdrawing his gaze.
I looked at him nervously.
He didnât look too well.
I couldnât care less about it anymore. I couldnât help but look outside. I suddenly froze.
There were more than ten people tied up in a row outside. Each of them had a gun pressed against their temples.
I closed my eyes.
Daisy, Vincent, the vice presidents, and their wives were among them.
Jing Tian pulled me back and pressed my head against his chest. He whispered in my ear, âHold on a little longer. Wait a little longer. Qu Hao and Tong Le wonât leave us like this.â
However, I couldnât let Daisy and Vincent die. I couldnât let the others die too. They were innocent. Granted, this was all politics but I couldnât let them die because of me.
I looked at Jing Tian.
Jing Tian looked at me. Finally, he sighed and nodded slightly.
He understood me. I didnât need to say anything
I hugged him and tiptoed to give him a kiss on his chin. I patted his back, indicating that he shouldnât move. Then, I rushed out.
Jing Tian grabbed me with a helpless expression. He grabbed my hand and strode out of the room.
I struggled with all my might, but I couldnât shake him off. âWe swore that we would never be separated again, no matter where we went or who we faced.â
Jing Tian led me out.
Tong Hui and Tong Zhuo showed satisfied smiles on their faces. âNanxing, baby, I knew you wouldnât let anyone die for you. Your temperament hasnât changed at all. Youâre still so responsible. Good job!â
âHmph! Sheâs just a fool. This is the result of her kindness.â Tong Zhuoâs voice was indifferent, but his eyes never left us.
He pointed at Jing Tian hatefully. âTell him to go. This is our family matter.â
I refused to give in. âFirstly, you and I arenât a family, so thereâs no family matter to talk about. Secondly, Jing Tian is my fiancé. Weâre a family. Weâll never leave each otherâs side!â