She was also gambling; she didn't believe that Jian Yixue would have noticed the upstairs apartment at the time.

As long as Jian Yixue doesn't notice, her lie won't be exposed on the spot.

"Is that so?" Jian Yixue gave a meaningful sneer, her eyes carrying a mysterious quality as if she had seen through her schemes.

When Ouyang Yunruo saw this, she couldn't help but feel a little flustered.

No, no, she won't be so unlucky as to be caught telling a lie.

That bitch is just bluffing!

"You dare say it's not true? So many members of my Ouyang family saw with their own eyes that you took my parents and uncle away together."

"You'd better release them right now, or you'll be in big trouble!"

Her parents were vice presidents of a country, only one head below the president, making them among the most prominent figures in Lancheng.

If I hadn't fallen for that despicable woman's trick, none of this would have happened.

Whether I let go or not is entirely up to my mood! As for what you're saying, it's utter nonsense.

"Lin Yi, shut her up, she's making my ears itchy." As if to verify that what she said was true, Jian Yixue deliberately rubbed her ears.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi nodded and gestured to the people next to Ouyang Yunruo. His subordinates immediately nodded in understanding.

Ouyang Yunruo, "You dare!"

Although she spoke eloquently, she was actually very flustered inside.

She couldn't be gagged, otherwise she wouldn't be able to stop Jian Yixue from saying anything, or even explain herself.

The bodyguard didn't care about any of that and simply grabbed a piece of cloth and gagged her.

The scene immediately fell silent.

Seeing this, Old Master Nie was very displeased but held back.

He didn't come today to escalate the conflict, but to rescue his children.

After thinking it through, Grandpa Nie looked at Jian Yixue and said, "Young lady, it's getting late, so I won't beat around the bush with you."

I, Nie, am here today to take my children home. Although I don't know exactly what happened between you, the fact that you are standing here safely means that their plan failed and they did not harm you.

You've had them arrested for so long; you've probably gotten back most of what you owed. It's time to consider releasing them.

I don't want to fight with you either. Let's value peace and harmony. It's better for everyone to be safe and well.

Why ruin things? It'll only make everyone look bad, especially since this is Lancheng.

Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue raised an eyebrow, thinking, "Old foxes are indeed shrewder."

See, they're using both kindness and severity.

En told her that he didn't want to take action, as long as she released the person.

Wei was warning her that this was Lan City, his territory.

Jian Yixue sneered, "Considering you're about the same age as my grandfather, I'll respectfully address you as 'Old Master Nie'."

"Old Nie, let me tell you the truth. I'm not releasing him. Do whatever you want with him."

Old Master Nie frowned deeply. "Young lady, do you really have to be so ruthless? Wouldn't it be better for everyone to make money peacefully?"

He had already lowered his stance, but he never expected the other party to still have this attitude, which made him feel truly humiliated.

He was once a powerful figure in his own right, but now that he's old... even his reputation is worthless.

Jian Yixue sneered, "Ruthless? I'm not as ruthless as you. What grudge do we have that would make your daughters so cruel as to try to kill me!"

She never showed mercy to those who wanted her dead.

Upon hearing this, Old Master Nie's pupils contracted, somewhat shocked, and then he glanced at Ouyang Yunruo, whose mouth had been gagged, with displeasure.

Very well, even he doesn't tell the truth!

They're really using him as a pawn!

Upon hearing Jian Yixue's words, Ouyang Yunruo knew something was wrong, but she couldn't speak and could only watch anxiously.

Grandpa Nie quickly looked away. Now was not the time to dwell on such things. After what had happened, it was almost impossible to simply bring the person back.

"Tell me, what will it take for you to release them?" Old Master Nie said.

Jian Yixue: "I lack nothing."

The implication is obvious.

She does not agree to a settlement!

Old Master Nie's face immediately darkened further. "Young lady, you'd better not get involved in this matter." Then he looked at Ye Mohan, who had been silent behind Jian Yixue, and said, "Mr. Ye, let's talk."

In his view, Jian Yixue's arrogance was entirely due to Ye Mohan's favor.

Although they were in the wrong, Grandpa Nie felt that men should prioritize their careers, and that as long as they had money, they could easily change as many women as they wanted.

He believed that Ye Mohan would understand the pros and cons if the conditions were right.

Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue's lips curled into a wicked smile. She understood perfectly well the reason behind Old Master Nie's actions.

It's likely that Grandpa Nie probably thought she was acting this way because of Ye Mohan's existence.

While that was indeed the reason, even without Ye Mohan, she wouldn't have let those people off easily.

Jian Yixue turned to look at Ye Mohan, a smile playing on her lips, "Ahan, he said he wants to discuss this with you."

Ye Mohan ignored Old Master Nie's words. Talk to him? Ask him to let go of the people who hurt Xue'er?

Is that possible?

If Xue'er hadn't wanted to handle it herself, he would have sent those people to the Western Paradise long ago, to chant sutras with the Buddha.

Upon hearing Jian Yixue's words, Ye Mohan's face finally showed some humanity. Ignoring everyone's gaze, he put one arm around Jian Yixue's and said in a cloying way.

"He's blind!"

"Who doesn't know that I listen to my wife?" Ye Mohan glanced meaningfully at Lin Yi.

Upon seeing this, Lin Yi broke out in a cold sweat and quickly nodded.

"Yes, we all follow Madam's orders."

The bodyguards, who had only felt the Madam's concern that morning, nodded firmly at this moment.

Ye Mohan asked, "Madam, are you satisfied?"

Jian Yixue glanced around and said, "Satisfied."

"I'm glad you're satisfied, Madam." Whether intentionally or not, Ye Mohan's thin lips brushed against Jian Yixue's ear, making her heart tremble involuntarily.

Jian Yixue gave Ye Mohan a reproachful look before looking away.

Grandpa Nie was shocked when he heard Ye Mohan's words.

He never expected Ye Mohan to be so thoughtless as to listen to a woman; it was embarrassing for him to say such a thing.

Before he could even process what had happened, he saw the two flirting in public. His face flushed red, and he couldn't bear to watch any longer, so he looked away.

Meanwhile, Ouyang Yunruo, who was being held captive, glared angrily at Jian Yixue.

You despicable woman!

All of this should belong to her!

If she weren't being controlled, she would have loved to tear Jian Yixue apart on the spot!

Lin Yi obviously saw this scene as well, and he immediately looked away with great insight.