Dongfang Hen wasnât scared of his threats and voiced his doubt, âDongfang Yu, how do you know Iâd actually take action? I always feel like you know my every move.â
Without batting an eye, Dongfang Yu replied, âI donât know what youâll do, but I do know that you wonât let us off easily.â
âAt least youâre self-aware!â
âCut the crap. When are you going to release her? Unless your mother truly doesnât matter to you!â
Dongfang Hen laughed, âOf course she matters to me. Sheâs my mother after all. Let me see her. Otherwise, how would I know if you really kidnapped her?â
âWhat about Hai Xiaotang? I want to see her first.â
âSheâs sleeping. Iâll let you see her tomorrow morning. Donât worry; Iâm true to my word.â
Dongfang Yu fell silent for a moment, then ordered his men to bring Dongfang Henâs mother, Duanmu Qiong, over.
Duanmu Qiong was now over fifty years old, and despite her well-maintained appearance, her eyes were wrinkled with crowâs-feet.
Maybe it was hate or some other kind of darkness that had eroded her, but her eyes held a sharp chill that made people instantly realize she was no benevolent character.
Even as Duanmu Qiong faced Dongfang Hen, there was no softness in her gaze.
Dongfang Henâs attitude towards her, however, was very respectful.
âMother, are you okay? Have they done anything to you?â Dongfang Hen asked with concern.
âIâm fine,â Duanmu Qiong answered plainly. âWe were careless this time, but Henhen, this is our chance for revenge! Donât worry about me, do what you have to do!â
Dongfang Yu was taken aback by her words.
Suddenly, he pulled out his gun and pointed it at her forehead, his eyes filled with murderous intent. âOld hag, it seems like youâre begging for death!â
Dongfang Henâs eyes narrowed dangerously, âDongfang Yu, I suggest you donât be too rash! Donât forget, Hai Xiaotang is still in my hands!â
Dongfang Yu turned his head and sneered, âAnd donât forget, your mother is still in my hands.â
âDongfang Yu, you wouldnât dare to kill. Youâre not as ruthless as I amâ¦â
âBangâââ
The moment Dongfang Henâs words fell, Dongfang Yu fired a shot near Duanmu Qiongâs foot. The suddenness of the shot caused her to scream out in fright.
But Dongfang Yuâs expression didnât change, his cold eyes stared unblinking at Dongfang Hen, âDo you want to see if I dare?â
Dongfang Hen was slightly taken aback and then he laughed.
He hadnât expected Dongfang Yu would go to such lengths for Hai Xiaotang.
The more Dongfang Yu cared about Hai Xiaotang, the less Dongfang Hen wanted to let her goâ¦
Dongfang Yu wasnât in the mood to wonder why he was laughing.
He threatened directly, âDongfang Hen, whether we exchange hostages is up to you! Even if you refuse, Iâll still rescue Hai Xiaotang! But if sheâs harmed in any way, no matter the cost, I wonât let you get away with it!â
âHa ha ha haâ¦â Dongfang Hen burst out in amused laughter.
No help for it, the more Dongfang Yu cared about Hai Xiaotang, the happier he was.
Because that meant Dongfang Yu was suffering on the inside.
And seeing Dongfang Yu uncomfortable always made him happy.
However, the sound of his laughter was grating on Dongfang Yuâs ears!
âBang!â He shot at the ground near Duanmu Qiongâs foot again, his cold voice demanded, âDongfang Hen, are we swapping hostages or not?!â
Dongfang Hen cut short his laughter, his gaze icy and chilling, âIâll consider it overnight and give you my answer tomorrow.â
With that, he immediately ended the call.
âDamnâ¦â Dongfang Yu cursed under his breath.