Xie Qingqing and Xie Wan'er have been kidnapped. The kidnappers demanded that they bring ransom to release them and sent them their location. However, they also warned them not to call the police, or they would kill the girls.

For the safety of their two children, they had no choice but to remain silent.

Only Mr. and Mrs. Xie went, as instructed by the kidnappers. If too many people came, they would kill the hostage. With fewer people, the transaction would be less chaotic.

Inside the abandoned building, two girls, their hands and feet bound, sat on chairs, looking around in fear.

After all, they are students and have never witnessed anything like this before, so it's normal for them to be afraid.

Xie Qingqing tried her best to calm herself down and considered the feasibility of her escape. With Xie Wan'er by her side, the chances of being rescued were high; that couple wouldn't let her be bullied.

As for herself, even if she was just rescued incidentally, it didn't matter. She didn't expect any familial affection from them anyway; she just wanted to survive.

But in reality, some things are just that unexpected.

"We've brought the money, so release the people right now!" Mr. Xie said coldly, his gaze towards the kidnappers extremely hostile.

Having held a high position for many years, he had no idea that what ordinary people hated most was his condescending gaze; just one look was enough to instill hatred in people.

They're here to pay the ransom, so why does it sound like he's issuing a command?

"Let's play a game. You can choose one of these two daughters. Whichever one you choose, we'll keep her."

"Why? You didn't say that before!" Mr. Xie was shocked and looked at them angrily.

Both are his children, how could he possibly choose one of them?

If even one of them were a stranger, he would have made his choice long ago.

"Save Wan'er! Save Wan'er! My Wan'er, she has suffered so much, Lao Xie, you can't just leave her!" Madam Xie blurted out these words without even thinking.

In an instant, Xie Qingqing felt her whole body turn cold.

This is her biological mother? Without even a moment's hesitation, she abandoned her.

Mr. Xie remained silent, not uttering a word, leaving no one to know his true thoughts.

Xie Wan'er, tears streaming down her face, pleaded, "Dad, Mom, save me! I don't want to die! Mom, save me! You promised to take me abroad! I don't want to die, please!"

"We choose Wan'er! We choose Wan'er, release Wan'er!" Madam Xie wanted to go over and pull the person to her side, but was frightened away by the other party and did not dare to step forward.

"What about President Xie? Who do you think should be saved?"

The pressure fell on Xie's father.

Looking up, he saw Xie Wan'er, whom he had raised for ten years, trembling with fear. Tears streamed down her face as she looked at him with pleading eyes, a sight that tugged at his heartstrings.

On the other side was his biological daughter. Even without much upbringing over the years, she had grown into a graceful and elegant young woman. Based on her normal abilities, she should be able to get into Peking University based on her exam results.

What should he choose?

"Old Xie, save Wan'er! You love Wan'er so much, how can you not save her? I don't care, I just want to save Wan'er. Wan'er is my life. How can I live without her?"

Madam Xie had no feelings for Xie Qingqing, and the little affection she had for her vanished when Xie Wan'er was kicked out of the house.

Xie Qingqing has been pampered at home for so many years, so why should Wan'er be kicked out and suffer?

She didn't hate Xie Qingqing, she just didn't love her.

"Mom..." Xie Wan'er looked at Madam Xie with emotion. In her whole life, she was so lucky to have a mother who loved her so much.

Xie's father hesitated for a long time, and finally, urged by the kidnappers, he sighed and looked at Xie Qingqing.

"I choose..."

"Xie Wan'er".

Xie Qingqing saw guilt in his eyes; he was looking at her, but his heart was with someone else.

In an instant, her mood sank to the bottom, and all the blood in her body seemed to freeze.

If my aunt were here today, she would definitely choose herself despite everyone's objections, right?

But her aunt wasn't there; her aunt was busy, and she didn't have much energy to devote to her. And she couldn't rely on her aunt for everything; it was all just her fate.

"Qingqing, you'll be alright," Xie's father comforted her.

He will call the police and have them rescue her. But not now. Right now, we need to get Xie Wan'er back first.

"Since Mr. Xie has already made his choice, then let's release him."

Cash on delivery.

Before leaving, Xie Wan'er gave Xie Qingqing a smug smile.

See? Your parents love me deeply. They would rather you die than choose you as their biological daughter.

Even if you have excellent grades, what good will it do? You'll still end up being abandoned.

And she will never live in the shadow of Xie Qingqing for the rest of her life. The identity of Miss Xie will always be hers!

"Dad, Mom, let's go quickly, it's too dangerous here."

As soon as they arrived, Xie Wan'er couldn't help but pull the person away, afraid that something might change if they stayed any longer.

Madam Xie listened to her and pulled her away.

But Xie's father glanced back at Xie Qingqing, and finally turned and left.

They embraced the crying girl and left; the three of them, from behind, seemed like the real family.

Xie Qingqing looked up at the ceiling. This unfinished building must be her final fate, right? Would she die here? Or would she be sold somewhere by these kidnappers?

Strangely enough, at this point, she felt no fear at all.

"Boss, what should we do about her?"

Between kidnapping and murder, the latter is definitely more heinous.

"Let's find a place to sell her. If she gets caught, we can just say that she was taken in by that family. It would be best to sell her to some remote mountain village, where the chances of being discovered are lower."

"The eldest brother is indeed wise. It's just that I haven't been with a woman in a long time. She looks so fair and tender, I wonder if it's okay?"

Xie Qingqing watched them discuss the matter expressionlessly, secretly thinking that if she really couldn't escape, she would commit suicide.

It's better for her to commit suicide now than to be sold, otherwise her life would truly be hopeless.

Just as she was thinking about how to kill herself by hitting her head against the wall without dying a gruesome death, a group of people rushed out.

"Don't move! Hands behind your head, squat down!"

Several kidnappers around her were kicked away, flying several meters away from her.

Several police officers shielded her behind them, and one of the policewomen even comforted her, saying, "Little sister, it's alright now, don't be afraid."

"Damn it! They actually called the police!"

The kidnappers, filled with remorse, crouched down, clutching their heads. Facing the dark muzzle of a gun, they dared not make a move.