"Don't even think about me apologizing, and it's absolutely impossible for me to give them half of the Xia family's assets. Let me tell you, if you're still a daughter of the Xia family, you'd better come back right now! Didn't you say they might already know that the assassins they sent out last time were related to me? Then why do you think they haven't shown it?" Xia Quan'an asked.

Xia Bingqing: "Dad, what do you mean?"

"Think about what you mean yourself!" Xia Quan'an's tone softened. "Listen to me, daughter. Dad would never lie to you or harm you. Their family are all wolves and tigers, ruthless and vicious. Staying in their family will not end well for you. Think about how heartlessly Mu Nanxun abandoned you before. Do you still want to go against your father and family who love you the most for him?! Come back first, and we'll discuss everything carefully."

Xia Bingqing thought for a moment, then nervously gripped the phone receiver. "Dad, if I go back, can you promise me you won't make things difficult for Xun-gege anymore? And that you won't be enemies with the Mu family anymore? I don't want Xun-gege to hate me."

Xia Quan paused for a moment, then reluctantly replied, "Come back first, and Dad will do as you say." His daughter was simple-minded and easily trusting. As long as he could coax her home, he would have no worries about dealing with the Mu family.

"You keep your word, so I'll go back now."

"Okay, Dad will send a car to pick you up."

Putting down her phone, Xia Bingqing left the room. It was already dark outside, and most of the people in the villa were resting. She quickly packed her things and headed out.

As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, several men in black appeared and blocked her way.

"What do you lowly servants want? How dare you block my way? Are you all tired of living?!"

"Excuse me, Miss Xia, but my husband said you are a very important guest and we must treat you well. Please don't leave so soon, or you will upset him."

"It's Qingyun, who's in charge," he said expressionlessly.

Xia Bingqing knew that Qingyun was the old man's personal bodyguard, so she didn't dare to speak too presumptuously to him. She said, "My father sent a car to pick me up, so I have to go back first. If Uncle Mu misses me, I can come back anytime."

"Well... I'm afraid that's not up to Miss Xia."

Qingyun frowned. The man in black behind him leaped in front of Xia Bingqing and smacked her on the back of the head. Xia Bingqing dazedly fainted and was stuffed into a sack by the man in black.

"Tsk tsk tsk... How can a bunch of grown men bully a helpless woman like this? They're shameless. I'm ashamed for them." Xiao Fang appeared in the yard at some point, looking disgusted.

Qingyun glanced at Xiao Fang but ignored him.

The man in black asked Qingyun, "Boss, what should we do with this Miss Xia?"

Qingyun: "Let's put her in a safe place for now, and make sure the Xia family doesn't find her."

"Yes, boss!"

After saying that, the man in black carried Xia Bingqing, who was in a sack, into a car under the cover of night, and then drove away.

Just as Qingyun was about to turn and leave, Xiao Fang blocked his way, unconvinced. "Wait a minute, what did that kid call you just now, 'boss'? When did you become the boss here? With me, Xiao Fang, around, you'll always be second-in-command!"

"..." Qingyun glanced at him, said nothing, and turned to walk into the villa.