Chapter 239 Changing the Confession

Upon hearing this, Si Yanxiao's eyes narrowed slightly, his expression inscrutable. After a moment's hesitation, he nodded slightly and replied in a low voice, "Alright."

Upon hearing this, Si Zuochen, though receiving the expected answer, couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment.

Her eyes flickered slightly, she pursed her lips, and turned to leave.

Seeing this, Si Youlin glanced at Si Yanxiao with mixed feelings, and then quickly followed Si Zuochen's steps.

Si Yanxiao raised his eyes and watched the two figures leave until they disappeared around the corner before turning his gaze back to Bai Zhuwei with a serious expression.

He parted his thin lips slightly and asked in a deep voice, "Is there something you need?"

Bai Zhuwei, with her keen perception, sensed the distance in Si Yanxiao's words. She lowered her gaze and feigned concern, replying, "You haven't gone to the hospital yet; I'm worried something might have happened to you..."

Upon hearing this, Si Yanxiao's expression softened slightly, and he slowly reassured her, "It's alright. But you, these are turbulent times, so don't act alone unless necessary, and never leave the bodyguards' sight."

Sensing the concern in Si Yanxiao's words, Bai Zhuwei's eyes flickered, and she quickly replied, "Yes, I understand."

After saying that, he casually glanced around the office, only to find the door tightly closed, giving off an impression that strangers should not approach.

Seeing this, Bai Zhuwei's lips curled slightly, and she slowly asked, "Won't you invite me in for a seat?"

When Si Yanxiao heard her bring it up, he pursed his lips slightly, looking somewhat absent-minded. He then slowly shook his head and replied softly, "It's not very convenient inside. Let's talk in the conference room."

When Bai Zhuwei saw his refusal, her brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, but her expression remained unchanged. She slowly nodded and whispered, "Okay."

Just as the two were about to turn and leave, a door suddenly opened behind them. Si Yanxiao turned around and saw Jiang Ran standing outside the door with her hair in a mess.

Unexpectedly, she woke up at this time. Si Yanxiao pursed his lips and frowned slightly.

Jiang Ran and Bai Zhuwei looked at each other, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.

Bai Zhuwei was genuinely surprised that Si Yanxiao's apparent inconvenience was due to Jiang Ran's presence inside, and a wave of displeasure rose in her heart. However, in just a moment, the surprise in Jiang Ran's eyes returned to normal, and she looked at Bai Zhuwei calmly, raising her eyebrows slightly, and slowly said, "Miss Bai, the first time was so rushed that we didn't even have time for pleasantries. I didn't expect to meet again so soon."

His tone was flat, as if he were looking at a stranger.

Looking at her attitude towards her, Bai Zhuwei felt a little resentful, as if she was insignificant in her eyes and could not cause any trouble at all.

But his expression remained unchanged; a slight smile played on his lips as he softly replied, "Yes, it was all thanks to you and Ayan who arrived in time last time, otherwise, I'm afraid I'd be..."

He hadn't finished speaking, but his tone suggested he still felt lingering fear.

Then, she took a few steps closer to Si Yanxiao, almost imperceptibly, looking as if she was still terrified when she recalled the incident, trying to seek Si Yanxiao's protection.

Si Yanxiao noticed her actions, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly, but he made no move.

He glanced at Jiang Ran with a complicated expression, and seeing that she was unmoved and looked indifferent, a strange feeling flashed through his heart.

He then looked at Bai Zhuwei and whispered to comfort her, "It's alright, it's alright, don't worry, with me here, no one can hurt you."

Jiang Ran watched the interaction between the two with a cold eye. She saw Bai Zhuwei look up at her, her eyes filled with clear provocation.

Seeing this, Jiang Ran's expression suddenly turned cold, her eyes filled with disdain, and she sneered and echoed, "Yes, it doesn't matter. If you don't mind that you survived on the precariousness of others, he will probably still save you next time."

Si Yanxiao found her sarcastic remarks particularly grating.

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhuwei's expression immediately changed. The implication in Jiang Ran's words was clear: she was undoubtedly mocking her for being able to act as if nothing had happened after exchanging one for another.

But what she said were established facts, and Bai Zhuwei was momentarily at a loss for words to refute them.

Seeing that the two were speechless, Jiang Ran suddenly sneered inwardly. Then, ignoring their expressions, she turned and left.

Si Yanxiao was surprised that Jiang Ran didn't say a word more, was indifferent to Bai Zhuwei's presence, and could even leave so calmly.

His expression darkened, his eyes narrowed, and a hint of displeasure flashed across his face.

Bai Zhuwei took in his expression and a bad feeling suddenly rose in her heart. Before she could think about it, a fleeting thought flashed through her mind, and she didn't even have time to catch it.

Seeing Si Yanxiao's displeased expression and thoughtful look in his eyes, Bai Zhuwei's gaze darkened slightly, and she left under the pretext of having something to do.

Si Yanxiao did not object, nor did he drive him away as usual.

Bai Zhuwei sensed that he was different from usual, her eyes flickered, and a coldness flashed across her face.

As soon as she returned to her apartment and was out of sight of the people sent by Si Yanxiao, Bai Zhuwei quickly took out her phone and dialed an unknown number.

The person on the other end answered quickly, speaking in a tone full of thug-like swagger.

"Oh, Miss Bai, you finally remembered to call us? I thought you were too busy to remember us lowly scoundrels."

The sarcasm in his words was clear. Bai Zhuwei frowned slightly upon hearing his tone, and a look of disgust flashed across her face.

He then replied coldly, "Stop talking nonsense, I have something to tell you."

"Speak," the person opposite replied simply and coldly.

Bai Zhuwei's eyes suddenly sharpened. She explained her thoughts to them and then said in a cold voice, "Don't worry, you won't be left with nothing. If it succeeds, you'll get an extra 30% in the end."

Hearing Bai Zhuwei's offer of money, the kidnapper's eyes flickered, and he readily agreed, "Okay, it's a deal!"

Having received an affirmative reply, Bai Zhuwei hung up the phone abruptly, letting out a cold sneer, her face full of disdain.

On the one hand, they look down on those in the lower classes, but on the other hand, they have no choice but to ask them for help.

For a moment, I was caught in a dilemma.

Then he walked straight to the window, looking at the bustling traffic and people outside. His gaze suddenly darkened, but his mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts.

Things didn't go as she expected, and to avoid alerting the enemy, she originally planned to put it on hold for the time being. But unexpectedly, this happened today.

Seeing the hesitation on Si Yanxiao's face, perhaps even he himself didn't realize it, she, as an observer, noticed something unusual.

If things continued like this, she feared that things would eventually spiral out of her control, so she had no choice but to take a risk and arrange everything ahead of schedule...

Meanwhile, on the other side, Si Yanxiao was dealing with official business when his cell phone, which was on the table, suddenly rang.

Si Yanxiao glanced at the caller ID, noticed the contact name, raised an eyebrow, and quickly swiped to answer.

Gu Nan slowly spoke, saying, "There's news from over there."

Upon hearing this, Si Yanxiao was taken aback at first, then immediately understood and asked, "What's going on?"

Gu Nan pursed her lips slightly, as if hesitating, but only for a moment before she began to recount everything she had just investigated.

Upon hearing this, Si Yanxiao's eyes suddenly sharpened, and he coldly retorted, "How is that possible?!"

Gu Nan heard Si Yanxiao's incredulous expression, her eyes darkening slightly, and she softly echoed, "But everyone over there is absolutely certain that Jiang Ran is the mastermind, and is just trying to use a self-inflicted injury to gain your attention."

"And knowing about your past relationship with Bai Zhuwei, you wanted to deliberately humiliate her. In doing so, Bai Zhuwei was also humiliated, and she gained favor in return."

Si Yanxiao listened to Gu Nan's explanation, his expression darkening slightly, his mind racing with thoughts.

Such a win-win situation certainly seemed like a solution Jiang Ran could come up with. However, this matter was too insidious. Although he had been quite suspicious before, Jiang Ran's attitude had largely dispelled his doubts. Now, coupled with the kidnappers' confession, he was even more convinced that this matter had nothing to do with Jiang Ran.

They were willing to commit suicide to protect the person behind the scenes, which shows how important that person was to them.

How could they possibly go back on their word now? It's too much of a coincidence.

Thinking of this, Si Yanxiao pursed his lips and asked again, "Did anything happen during that time? Why did those people suddenly change their minds?"