"Now, we can only hope that Chu Yuying is unaware that her fraud has been exposed. If that happens, Yangyang can arrange to meet her. Whether it's a misunderstanding or not, a meeting will clear things up."

Seeing that his wife still didn't understand, Feng Tianming sighed and could only explain, "But if you go with her, even if Chu Yuying doesn't know she's been exposed, she'll understand when she sees you. It'll easily alert her, and then we'll only lose our last chance."

"Let Yangyang go by herself."

Feng Tianming reached out and pulled his wife over. Although she was somewhat reluctant, she obediently sat back down on the sofa.

Then, Feng Tianming looked at Feng Yang with a serious expression: "Yangyang, it's up to you now."

He didn't say much, because at this point, Feng Tianming knew that the money was most likely gone.

Since the outcome was already predetermined, he didn't want to put too much pressure on his son.

But this is, after all, the only hope, so it can’t hurt to let Feng Yang give it a try.

Okay, I understand.

Feng Yang nodded slightly and smiled.

Then he turned and left.

Watching his son's departing figure, Feng Tianming suddenly frowned, then relaxed with relief.

My son has really grown up a lot...

The previous Feng Yang didn't have this kind of responsibility. If he encountered something like this, he would most likely have simply shirked responsibility and let his parents handle it, right? He didn't have the sense of responsibility he has now.

My son is growing up at a frighteningly fast pace.

Feng Yang gently closed the door, and the worry on his face vanished in an instant as he turned around.

He became expressionless, put his hands in his pockets, and instead of taking the elevator, walked down the stairs step by step.

Feng Yang was clearly thinking about something.

Lost in thought, he didn't notice that a pair of eyes, hidden in the darkness, were already watching him from the shadows upstairs.

...

Norton Coffee Shop.

"Hey, you blondie, why are we even going to the appointment? Feng Yang is clearly here to demand an explanation. We've already got the money, why bother arguing with him? Just block him!"

Chu Yuying sat opposite me, biting a straw, her cute cheeks puffing out, it was hard to tell if she was drinking a beverage or simply biting the straw.

She didn't understand.

According to the unwritten rules of their industry, once they have the money, they must cut off all contact with the victims.

The safest course of action is to simply disappear from the world.

Even if you don't disappear completely, you shouldn't give the other person any more chances to meet.

Not to mention, her identity as a con artist has now been exposed. Although it was with Chu Yuying's approval and within the plan, Xia Che suddenly pulled her out and said he wanted to meet Feng Yang...

Chu Yuying still couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

"Nonsense, do you really think you're a con artist?"

Xia Che rolled his eyes in annoyance, feeling that this little brat was getting a bit too into character. Scamming money wasn't their intention, so why was they acting like it was real?

"I'm warning you, that money has to be returned to the Feng family after this is all over, so you'd better not have any other ideas."

Xia Che stretched out his finger and lightly tapped Chu Yuying a few times.

"Hehe... I know, why are you looking at me with suspicion? Of course I know this money can't be touched. Do you think I'm like you? Can't you grasp the bigger picture?"

Chu Yuying stuck out her tongue. Although she was scolding Xia Che, her beautiful eyes couldn't help but look elsewhere.

"Who doesn't know that you, Miss Chu, are a complete money-grubber? Sigh... I don't know what I was thinking back then, actually agreeing to let you keep this money. Isn't that just throwing a meat bun at... you know?"

Noticing Chu Yuying's subtle movements, Xia Che felt a headache coming on. He rubbed his temples and sighed helplessly.

"So what? Anyway, the money's with me. You'll hand it over to me to prove that I'm a reliable and trustworthy person, not someone who's just throwing money away."

Chu Yuying twisted her waist and made a face at Xia Che.

"In short, if Feng Yang comes later, explain the whole story to him. That old dog is already trying to find out about me and he's getting impatient. Tell Feng Yang not to tell his parents when he gets back. Wait a few more days, and that old dog will definitely come out on his own."

Xia Che swirled the drink in his glass.

There's no other way...

Even if we tell Feng Yang now, it would be premature and would also go against Xia Che's original plan.

Fortunately, the old dog couldn't sit still any longer, and Xia Che simply couldn't get over his mental hurdle.

He knew how difficult things had been for Feng Yang's family.

After moving from Yuzhou, the family went through hard times and gradually became wealthy through their own efforts, buying a car and a house and accumulating savings.

Such days should have been prosperous and filled with happiness.

But he took all the savings himself.

Although this was a last resort, because if Xia Che didn't take it, the old dog who had his eye on the Feng family would definitely take it too.

Xia Che only took it temporarily; he'll return it once the old dog is caught. But if the old dog takes it...

For the Feng family, it would be quite an achievement if they could even avoid being scammed again, let alone recover the money.

Xia Che thought about it briefly and decided that he should tell Feng Yang.

"So that's why you made me agree to meet him? I see..."

Chu Yuying blinked. She wasn't stupid; she could understand what Xia Che could think of.

Now that the old dog has taken the bait, it's time to reassure the Feng family.

The two reached a consensus, and the next thing they needed to consider was who would explain everything to Feng Yang when he arrived.

Chu Yuying was always unfazed by such troublesome matters, and with a chuckle, she tossed the hot potato of explaining everything to Xia Che.

Anyway, she's a tough nut to crack; if you ask her to explain, Chu Yuying just turns around and leaves.

Xia Che was helpless, but there was really nothing he could do about her.

Time ticked by, and Xia Che picked up his phone to check the time, his brows furrowing involuntarily.

An hour had passed since the agreed time with Feng Yang.

But the other party still did not appear.

Even if the Haiyun residential area is a bit far from here, it shouldn't be an hour late, right?

"Is there a traffic jam? But it's not rush hour..."

Xia Che was completely baffled and put his phone down.

Buzzing—

The phone on the table suddenly vibrated, followed by a text message.

Xia Che was taken aback, then picked up his phone again and opened the text message.

Then, Xia Che's face instantly darkened.

His brows furrowed suddenly, a murderous glint flashed in his eyes, and his ears turned bright red instantly.

"What's wrong?"

Chu Yuying was startled.

Why did that blond guy suddenly get so angry?

Did my wife run off with someone else?

Can……

Doesn't that blond-haired guy have a wife?

"Damn it..."

Xia Che slammed his fist on the table, then stood up and ran towards the door: "We overestimated Old Dog's patience..."

"He kidnapped Feng Yang!"