CHAPTER 1022: CHAPTER 1022

"Don’t be so double-standard, Mr. Xu, isn’t that right?" Zhang Yang didn’t hold back with Xu Zhuang at all. Coming here to say such things was purely nonsense.

Xu Zhuang was quite angry, and at this moment, Mrs. Xu stepped in to smooth things over.

"Alright, both of you stop arguing. This matter isn’t just one person’s fault; it takes two to tango."

Zhang Yang was amused by this, "Mrs. Xu, do you even listen to what you’re saying?"

"It takes two to tango, but your Xu family certainly has an interesting way of traveling thousands of miles to Dragon Country just to tango with me."

Mrs. Xu was also left speechless by Zhang Yang’s retort, her face flushed, wanting to rebut but unable to find the words.

After all, they were indeed in the wrong. Back then, the Xu family did go all the way to Dragon Country to trouble Zhang Yang.

Because none of them had taken Zhang Yang seriously, who would have thought they’d hit a brick wall.

And they certainly couldn’t have anticipated that the child in their daughter’s belly was Zhang Yang’s.

Mrs. Xu spoke helplessly, her tone softened, "Zhang Yang, indeed we were at fault initially in this matter, but you didn’t really suffer any losses. We didn’t come here to argue with you; we just want to ask how you plan to rescue my daughter?"

Jin Tuantuan couldn’t bear it anymore, slammed the table, and shouted at Xu Zhuang and his wife, "Do you two have any shame? Your daughter was taken by your own family, and instead of trying to save her yourselves, you come to us?"

Xu Zhuang said in a deep voice, "Do you think if I had a way, I would come to Zhang Yang?"

Zhang Yang clearly understood this point, so he asked, "Have you already contacted Second Brother Xu?"

Xu Zhuang nodded; he didn’t want to argue with Zhang Yang anymore. The priority was to save his daughter.

"I’ve already called my brother, but it was useless. Because you’ve driven him to desperation, he said that if you want Mengyan released, Zhang Yang must come in person, and it can only be you."

Jin Tuantuan, hearing Xu Zhuang’s words, cursed again, "Are you speaking human language? Are you trying to send Zhang Yang to his death?"

"Can’t you go and find your brother? Don’t tell me you don’t know the address. If you don’t, I can tell you."

Xu Zhuang felt humiliated being scolded by someone so young.

But now Xu Zhuang could only bear it because he truly had no way to save his daughter.

"My brother has a group of mercenaries. This time, for revenge, every moveable person and weapon has been mobilized."

"I understand my brother’s character. Even if I go, he won’t let her go."

"He doesn’t even care about my life anymore. Even if I force my way in, I might be treated the same."

Jin Tuantuan sarcastically said, "So you’re just afraid to die?"

Xu Zhuang snorted coldly, "For my daughter, I’m willing to exchange my life."

"But the reality is even if I die, he won’t release my daughter."

Jin Tuantuan gave him a thumbs up, "So you’re just not going. You’re really rational, really smart. I admire you, truly."

Xu Zhuang had never been so mocked before, he was almost boiling with anger.

"Alright, alright, since you have no intention of saving my daughter, then I have no reason to waste my time here with you." With that, Xu Zhuang stood up to leave.

Zhang Yang hesitated for a moment but then said, "Stop. For the sake of Xu Mengyan, I’m willing to cooperate with you this once."

Not only for Mengyan but also for the child in her womb.

Now Zhang Yang could understand how conflicted Xu Mengyan must have felt these past days.

Therefore, Zhang Yang was also willing to set aside his principles and work with Xu Zhuang temporarily, for Xu Mengyan’s sake.

Xu Zhuang seemed to have the same thought, so he sat back down.

"Zhang Yang, you can listen to my plan first. The two of us can go together, and I’ll try to stall for time, lure my brother out, and then you look for an opportunity to rescue her."

Zhang Yang raised an eyebrow. What Xu Zhuang was proposing was indeed a bit risky.

Seeing Zhang Yang’s surprised look, Xu Zhuang explained, "She is my daughter, my only daughter. I told you I’d risk my life for her."

"But if anything should happen to me, my daughter can only rely on you."

"It’s very likely I’ll be shot as soon as I go over. Now I can only gamble that my brother still cares for his big brother and will give me a chance."

Zhang Yang finally acknowledged Xu Zhuang for once; at least Xu Zhuang and his wife were qualified parents.

After agreeing on a series of plans, they set off in the evening.

However, Zhang Yang wasn’t foolish enough to really go alone. Jin Tuantuan, along with the assassin group and Liang Yanyun, followed from afar.

No matter what, they had to end things with Second Brother Xu tonight and rescue Xu Mengyan.

But Second Brother Xu wasn’t a fool; he quickly got the news that Zhang Yang and Xu Zhuang were coming and also knew that many people followed behind.

It was all expected. When Mr. Xu chose this factory, it was because there was only one road leading to it, so they could easily arrange some lookouts on the road to see how many people were coming.

Zhang Yang also realized this quickly, but it didn’t matter even if they were exposed.

Finally, the car stopped in front of the factory.

Zhang Yang and Xu Zhuang got out, but they didn’t rashly enter the factory.

At this moment, there was no one guarding the factory gate, and it was wide open.

Xu Zhuang reminded Zhang Yang, "If nothing unexpected, there are probably a lot of bombs buried underneath."

Clearly, Xu Zhuang was quite aware of his brother’s capabilities.

Zhang Yang frowned; it was indeed troublesome.

Just then, Second Brother Xu’s voice came over the loudspeaker.

"Zhang Yang, you’ve finally come. So, do you now know the big secret?"

Zhang Yang shouted into the factory, "I’m here. Let Xu Mengyan go, and you can do whatever you want."

"Really? Are you sure? If so, I’ll be direct."

"Big brother, I want you to immediately cut off Zhang Yang’s hands and feet with a knife." Second Brother Xu ordered Xu Zhuang.

Xu Zhuang’s expression changed, "Second Brother, are you crazy? Are you kidding around with your niece’s life?"

"I’m not joking, big brother. I realize this was my fault. Don’t worry, even if I end up killing my niece, I’ll make up for it with my own life."

Clearly, Second Brother Xu was truly desperate.

Xu Zhuang finally regretted teaming up with Second Brother Xu to take revenge on Zhang Yang.

If he had just nipped Second Brother Xu’s thirst for revenge in the bud, his daughter wouldn’t be in danger now.

"Big brother, I’m giving you one chance, and Zhang Yang, you’d better listen to me. Best if you stand there and don’t move, let my brother cut you, or else I’ll cut open Xu Mengyan’s stomach and give your child to you."