CHAPTER 626: CHAPTER 603 I WILL DIE FOR HIM TO SEE

They have to go back, whether they want to or not.

The couple adamantly refuses to call the police, and staying here to search isn’t helping. What can they really do to help?

If they help and don’t do a good job, they’ll end up being blamed.

Jiang Laoshi and Fan Xiuying secretly gave Jiang Zhixin five hundred yuan.

Even though the sister-in-law has a sharp tongue, in situations like these, they’d feel guilty if they didn’t lend a hand.

Jiang Zhixin knows in his heart that his second uncle and aunt are good people.

It’s his mother’s fault; her mouth never has a filter.

Relatives come to help, and she talks like that, leaving them embarrassed to stay.

Luckily, it’s the second uncle; if it were someone else, his mother’s words would have made them leave immediately, causing a rift between the families.

Jiang Zhixin showered them with pleasantries, being a son is hard.

But he has to clean up after his mother.

Jiang Xiaoxiao needs to return to school soon; exams are coming up, and she’s incredibly busy. If she could come and help search, it’s truly out of goodwill.

Her department head’s expression when she asked for leave—as if everyone else is extremely busy—and she still applied for leave.

Jiang Xiaoxiao knows academics should be her priority, but what choice does she have?

In such matters, as a niece, if she doesn’t show up, who knows what rumors might spread.

Even though she doesn’t care about others’ opinions, her parents are involved; it’s mainly about giving face to her parents, avoiding embarrassment for them.

They suggested calling the police, but the couple refused.

Jiang Laocheng and Feng Guihua returned home with the money, knowing Jiang Laoshi and them had left.

Feng Guihua’s face was full of resentment, her words unpleasant.

"Look, this is your ’good’ brother, leaving faster than anyone when help is needed. For this, you would divorce me because of your brother? Honestly, I admire you. You can’t tell family from outsiders."

Old Mrs. Jiang slammed the table.

"What nonsense are you spouting? This is a matter for the Jiang family; it’s not your place to sow discord between the brothers. I told Laoshi and them to go back; what would they do here?

If you wanted to call the police, you two disagreed, saying it’s going to harm Zhiyong. Without calling the police! What do you expect them to do, help you search? Where would they search? Can’t families have jobs and schools? Dragging your family into problems isn’t enough; you want to drag others down, making them stay with you, sigh here?

Your second brother said, if anything happens, just call them; the couple can come over anytime. Mainly, people are fed up seeing you; Feng Guihua, it’s because of you. You’re just a troublemaker. If you weren’t here, the couple would have stayed. They’re afraid staying would end up being blamed.

Here’s 500 yuan your brother left for you. Initially, they wanted to leave 1000, but I firmly refused. Leaving 1000, then let Feng Guihua say, your brother clearly has money but won’t give it to you.

Even if they had goodwill, you can’t let Feng Guihua twist things. Good thing you got divorced; if not, I’d have made you divorce. You, all your life, your downfall is because of your mouth.

You’ve made everyone angry."

Old Mrs. Jiang was furious.

Doesn’t he know his youngest son’s nature? That child has never been selfish, especially when helping his elder brother.

"Mom, I understand, I know what the second brother thinks. Earlier the second brother wanted to give money, I saw Xiaoxiao hold him back. After so many years, I know second brother’s nature; Xiaoxiao was right, if she didn’t stop him, second brother would’ve given the money.

The child’s mother wouldn’t say anything certain about it. Even if they didn’t give money, all these words were spoken. Not to mention if they did, she might accuse second brother of being guilty for taking our money and causing us harm.

Good intentions turned bad; even I wouldn’t dare accept the money, now I understand. Rest assured, I have my own ideas and know what to do. You can take this money back, return it to your second brother later. I won’t use his money.

The child’s mother already put out 1000 yuan, now just waiting for a signal from them. We’ll give the money, quickly redeem the person back."

Jiang Laocheng ignored Feng Guihua, knowing what should be done.

Feng Guihua snatched the money, "No way, second brother took 2500 yuan from our family; letting him give 500 yuan is enough for him to secretly laugh. Why should we return it to him?"

"Feng Guihua, give me back the money. Will you or not? If not, I won’t care about the later matters; after all, Zhiyong was given to you during the divorce. You handle it yourself then."

Jiang Laocheng was truly furious.

At this point, Feng Guihua couldn’t act tough, even though she was reluctant to part with the money, she knew as a woman, no matter if it were delivering the ransom or bringing Zhiyong back, she lacked the courage.

If Jiang Laocheng truly got mad because of her and refused to care, what would she do?

Wouldn’t that harm her son?

Helplessly, she placed the money back on the table, watching it cause pangs of heartache.

"Dad, I just found another note under the door, look."

Jiang Zhixin hurriedly came in, handing Jiang Laocheng a note.

Jiang Laocheng eagerly read it.

"These people want the money delivered by eight in the evening to the broken bridge near the city’s Temple of the City God, placed underneath, weighed down with bricks. Someone will naturally retrieve it. If we bring people, or report to the police, they will not be polite."

Jiang Laocheng’s heart tightened.

These people sure know how to pick a place; the Temple of the City God’s broken bridge is at the lowest terrain.

Standing from anywhere on the mountain, one can clearly see if there’s anyone near the bridge. Even if they wanted tricks, they couldn’t manage them. Thankfully, no police were called; if we did, police would ambush, and these people probably wouldn’t show up.

Jiang Zhixin hesitated.

"Mom and Dad, I also think we should follow Xiaoxiao’s advice and report to the police; if we send the money and they take it without returning the person, what then? Wouldn’t that hurt the second brother?"

Such worry is certainly normal; they don’t mind spending money but fear not getting the person back.

Feng Guihua slapped him instantly.

"Eldest, what are you worrying about? You only have one brother. You are suggesting that we report to the police, it would endanger your brother’s life. Your brother isn’t married yet, hasn’t started a family yet. Hurting him, how does that help you? Let me tell you, whoever dares to report to the police, I’ll die here and now."

Feng Guihua was like a madwoman.

Jiang Zhixin helplessly stood aside.

Feeling wronged, he spoke for Zhiyong’s benefit. How could he harm his own brother? Having the police is better than none.

But now his parents are solely focused on delivering the money.