There was no way around it; these guys were just petty thugs who hadn't seen much of the world, so they were easily fooled by Qing Ning.

There's some truth to the saying that people with lower intelligence are more easily instigated and more likely to work for you.

However, if someone like Purple Hair is merely putting on a facade, then that person would be terrifying.

Cao Wei kept two options in mind and wouldn't easily trust anyone.

In his eyes, everyone had a backup plan. If he didn't strengthen his defenses, the people he had overlooked might be the ones who would stab him in the back at a crucial moment.

Having decided to become enemies with the Luo family, Cao Wei was prepared to burn his bridges.

At such a sensitive time, how could they possibly trust a petty thug?

No matter when or what you do, always consider the worst possible outcome and come up with a solution.

In this way, no matter how big the changes, Cao Wei can handle them calmly, which is what makes him a qualified leader.

Suddenly, Cao Wei turned around and looked at it, then smiled and said, "My personal suggestion is that you'd better not move around. We won't hurt you, but please don't do anything that will give us a headache. Otherwise, we'll have a lot of trouble."

What Fang Xue and the other girl understood from Cao Wei's words was that Cao Wei was in cahoots with the group of thugs around them.

Fang Xue, who had been rubbing the rope incessantly, stopped what she was doing upon hearing this, her heart filled with shock. He had actually discovered it?!

"Don't be nervous, don't be nervous, I'm not a bad person and I won't hurt you."

Cao Wei said gently, his tone full of warmth.

"Heh, don't think that just because you helped us earlier, we'll be grateful to you. Stop trying to get close to them; you and they're all birds of a feather."

Fang Xue took a sip, her eyes filled with resentment.

No matter how much time passes, Fang Xue and Luo Luo will never forget Cao Wei's face.

This is clearly the person who led the attempt to kill Luo Chen, and now he's jumping out to play the good guy?

Everyone is experiencing life for the first time, how come you have such a thick skin!

They've already done it, but they still don't dare admit it.

He's just a petty person!

Are you trying to deliberately be friendly and lower their guard now?

Pooh!

Something that can't even compare to a hair on Luo Chen's head!

Girls are very vengeful, especially if the other person threatens their happiness; in that case, a girl can hold a grudge against that person for a lifetime.

"Really? Okay then."

Cao Wei smiled helplessly, sat down on the ground, and remained silent.

Qianda Shopping Mall, third floor, beauty section.

"Damn it, I still can't get through!"

Luo Chen paced back and forth in the mall, holding his phone, his heart filled with anxiety.

Wolf Fang, who was standing nearby, returned after making a few phone calls. Seeing the anxious Luo Chen, he sighed and said, "I've already called everyone. The Luo family is fine. They've been staying at home. Uncle and Aunt are both fine and on their way here. But... I still can't get through to Fang Xue and Luo Luo."

Upon hearing this, Luo Chen couldn't help but clench his fist and slam it hard on the table next to him, his breathing disordered, like an enraged lion.

"Luo Chen, don't panic. You must not lose your composure at this time. If even you lose your composure, we will have no one to rely on."

Wolf Fang handed over a glass of iced drink and said, "Have some of this first to calm your nerves. They're both very smart, they'll definitely be fine. I have a companion I mentioned to you before. He's already in Yan Province and is on his way. He'll be here soon. He's a talent for reconnaissance, so finding the two of them won't be difficult. We'll go look for them together in a bit. This shopping mall isn't too big, we're sure to find them."

Luo Chen took the drink, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp. The coolness of the drink quickly flowed from Luo Chen's throat into his stomach, bringing a refreshing and stimulating taste.

"I'm fine, I'm just too worried about them. You're right, this mall isn't very big. There are many of us, and with the mall's announcements, we'll definitely be able to find them."

Luo Chen smiled, his anxiety lessening considerably. He couldn't help but say, "Thanks, Wolf Fang. It's really reassuring to have you here."

"Why bring this up when we're brothers? It's too formal."

Wolf Fang reached out and lightly punched Luo Chen. The two looked at each other and smiled again.

Luo Chen let out a deep breath and said calmly, "I'll wait a little longer. If your companions still can't get through to Fang Xue and the others when they arrive, then I'll have no choice but to call the police if I can't find their whereabouts."

"good."

Langya nodded worriedly, and he and Luo Chen exchanged a glance, their brows furrowed with deep sorrow.

...

Outside the Qianda Shopping Mall, inside the alleyway.

The two women that Luo Chen was worried about were currently bound hand and foot and kept at the very back of the alley.

"how's it going?"

Lolo quietly moved closer to Fang Xue and whispered, "Did you call the police?"

"No, I can't see the phone screen."

Fang Xue shook her head, looking anxious.

"Then what should we do? Why don't you just dial a few randomly and see whichever one connects?"

Lolo was getting anxious. They had been held hostage here for a long time, but there had been no movement. The thugs here were smoking and spewing vulgarities, and the smell of smoke was really annoying to Lolo.

Both of them came from well-off families and grew up in luxury. How could they have lived like this, so close to a garbage dump?

I've been feeling nauseous and extremely anxious for a while now.

"I'll give it a try."

Fang Xue followed Luo Luo's advice, holding the phone with both hands, and was about to randomly dial a number when she discovered that a shadow had appeared in front of her.

Fang Xue raised her head with trembling hands, and what came into view was Cao Wei's smiling face.

"you……"

Before Fang Xue could speak, Cao Wei reached out his hand and said calmly, "Give it to me."

Fang Xue was about to resist when Cao Wei forcibly snatched the phone from her hand. Cao Wei played with it for a moment and said, "I told you, don't do anything funny again, or I won't protect you anymore. Whatever happens to you will be out of my hands."

"What do you want to do?!"

Fang Xue swallowed hard, looking at Cao Wei warily.

"Of course I can't do anything, so I've decided to give you another chance. You can ignore me and continue to cause trouble. Of course, whether I'll actually call Purple Hair and the others, or whether you'll be in danger, is all uncertain, isn't it?"

Cao Wei smiled, as if he had suddenly thought of something, and waved to Zi Mao and the others, "Come here."