CHAPTER 625: CHAPTER 625: CLUES

At this moment, Yu Xia was at her most nervous. The slightest sign of disturbance would make her on edge, let alone Tang Zhongwei’s hum, which was not exactly quiet. It caught Yu Xia’s attention instantly.

Seeing someone familiar in this warehouse, even someone she didn’t usually care for, made her feel an uncanny sense of closeness.

Because of Tang Zhongwei’s earlier remarks, everyone else thought of her as heartless and venomous. Naturally, no one wanted to get close to her, and therefore, nobody noticed the abnormality of her arm—except for the sharp-eyed Yu Xia.

"I’m afraid that’s not going to happen. As long as you stay here obediently and don’t make any unnecessary moves, we guarantee you won’t be harmed." Brother Mink spoke.

The others watched the Boss, who seemed eager to fixate his gaze on the other party. They all smiled knowingly and teasingly chimed in, echoing the Boss’s words.

"Then give me some water, I can drink it myself." Perhaps because Yu Xia appeared so pitifully delicate and seemed unable to hurt a fly, added to what Tang Zhongwei had said about her frail condition, Yu Xia was not tied up and had freedom of movement.

Seeing the wary and frightened look in Yu Xia’s eyes, along with her pale lips, Brother Mink felt an inexplicable connection. Without a second thought, he handed the cup of water to her and, taking advantage of the opportunity as he retrieved his hand, touched her cold hand.

"Why are your hands so cold? Are you cold?" Brother Mink’s expression wasn’t good. As he spoke, he took off his jacket and draped it over Yu Xia’s shoulders, not giving her a chance to refuse.

Yu Xia bowed her head without resistance, appearing unusually obedient.

"Could you untie her ropes? I think the circulation in her hands is poor. If you keep her tied up, her limbs might become crippled. Untie her. With so many of you here, we won’t run." Yu Xia said softly.

Brother Mink glanced at Tang Zhongwei, thought for a moment, and said, "We can let her go, but you shouldn’t get too close to her. You consider her a sister, but she doesn’t have any good intentions for you. Before you arrived, she even told us she’d help us catch you."

Yu Xia looked at Tang Zhongwei with a shocked expression, yet inside, she had no reaction to this news, as if she had subconsciously known this answer all along.

Tang Zhongwei didn’t expect Brother Mink to tattle. At the moment Yu Xia looked over, Tang Zhongwei’s heart skipped a beat, and then she desperately shook her head. Her mouth was gagged, rendering her unable to speak, but she tried to use every means at her disposal to prove that what Brother Mink said was untrue.

No one untied Tang Zhongwei.

Yu Xia bit her lip, anxiously glanced at Brother Mink, bit her lip again, and resolutely said, "Untie her ropes. I trust she won’t hurt me, right?" Yu Xia looked at Tang Zhongwei.

Tang Zhongwei nodded frantically.

"Oh dear, you’re still too naive. But I keep my promises. You guys, untie her ropes." Brother Mink sighed long and hard, speaking in a doting tone.

Although it was their first meeting, Yu Xia got goosebumps all over, wanting to shout at Brother Mink’s bald head, "Are you crazy!" But seeing the seven or eight men in the warehouse, Yu Xia swallowed her words, choosing to lower her head as if out of sight, out of mind.

Tang Zhongwei was freed from her ropes. As circulation resumed, she felt the discomfort from where she had been tied.

Tang Zhongwei shot a complicated look at Yu Xia, who was lowering her head and holding a cup of warm water.

Elsewhere, having received the news and knowing both had been captured, Feng Yiweng and Miss Lu exchanged a knowing smile.

"Now you should be relieved. With those two in our hands, I don’t believe Xu Ke can remain indifferent and still go after your family," Feng Yiweng said proudly, taking a sip of coffee.

"Yiwen, you are truly the best and most important friend I’ve ever had. Without you, I really wouldn’t know what to do this time. You’re a great benefactor to our family. If you need anything from me in the future, just speak up. I’d be willing to brave any danger for you." Miss Lu said, holding Feng Yiweng’s hand.

Flattered by Miss Lu, Feng Yiweng’s smile deepened, "Considering the relationship between our two families, is there really any need for you to say that? Alright, we have the bargaining chips now. It’s time for you to have your revenge." Feng Yiweng said, handing Miss Lu a note with the Xu Family’s phone number.

Looking at the note heatedly, Miss Lu’s heart beat faster—not out of fear, but excitement. So much so that her hand trembled as she reached for it.

As she grasped the note, a twitch of excitement overcame Miss Lu’s face.

"Why are you still standing there? Make the call." Feng Yiweng could not resist urging when she saw Miss Lu just staring at the note in her hand.

Pushed by Feng Yiweng’s words, Miss Lu snapped out of it, picked up the phone, and dialed the number on the note.

The phone rang suddenly, and Xu Ke, for a rare moment, answered the call before Housekeeper Zhao could, "Who is this?" Xu Ke’s voice came across the line with a slight chill.

"It’s Miss Lu from the Lu Family, the one you had put into the police station." As Miss Lu spoke, her facial muscles twitched with anger, twisting her once fair face into something barely recognisable.

"What do you want?" Xu Ke’s voice remained steady.

Xu Ke’s calmness infuriated Miss Lu, the fury within her like a volcanic eruption. Feng Yiweng, sitting across from her, watched the rage on her face with surprise and trepidation.

"Your family members are missing, and yet you don’t seem bothered at all. Didn’t realize you were even colder and more heartless than I imagined. It’s truly impressive." Miss Lu emphasized the word "impressive," dripping with sarcasm.

"So you did take them. Where are they? If you return them unharmed now, I can pretend none of this happened and let you off the hook. Otherwise, I won’t stop until this is resolved." Xu Ke, with a grim expression, gestured at Lin Mengyao, who was visibly worried, and said solemnly.

"Do you take me for a fool? Once I let them go, your first move would be to destroy our family, just like you’ve always done." Miss Lu chuckled lightly, her tone full of scorn.

"What do you want then? If the conditions are right, we’re not opposed to negotiation."