“What goes around comes around. The things you’re doing now will definitely come back to haunt you in the future.” Cui Rou stepped forward and grabbed Xu Mingzhi’s hand. “Just let Jiang Qianqian go. She’s so young. If something happens to her, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life.”

Hearing such discouraging words, Xu Mingzhi felt a surge of anger.

He reached out and pushed Cui Rou to the ground again, complaining, "Regret? What do I regret? I think it's Xu Yuehuai and the others who should be regretting it now."

"If they had obediently handed Tianxianglou over to me earlier, I wouldn't have resorted to such a desperate measure."

"Mother, don't forget, you eat and drink my food now, so you should listen to me obediently. If you keep talking like this, I'll throw you out into the street to fend for yourself!" Xu Mingzhi now felt that he was invincible and didn't care about his mother at all, beating and scolding her all day long.

Cui Rou was already covered in wounds, but she still had to force herself to stand up.

She knew she couldn't persuade the two people, so she could only shakily help San Niang up, trying her best to offer her some warmth.

"Third Sister, get up." Her tears flowed uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, I can't help you."

Third Sister shook her head and didn't say anything.

Xu Mingzhi wouldn't be moved by such a heartwarming moment. Instead, he snorted coldly, "What are you still standing there for? Come in. If you make me unhappy, there's no point in talking about rescuing Jiang Qianqian."

Upon hearing this, Third Sister immediately followed the person's footsteps.

Right now, nothing is more important than Jiang Qianqian.

As soon as San Niang entered the house, she began searching everywhere. Not finding anyone, she anxiously asked, "Xu Mingzhi, where is Jiang Qianqian?"

"People? No rush." ​​Xu Mingzhi smiled smugly. "Where's what I want?"

Xu Jingui walked to the side and sat down with his legs crossed: "If you know what's good for you, hurry up and take out the land deed for Tianxiang Tower, otherwise I guarantee you will never see Jiang Qianqian again in your life."

Third Sister immediately pursed her lips.

She knew, of course, the importance of rescuing Jiang Qianqian, but she couldn't just let people talk nonsense.

She had to make sure Jiang Qianqian was safe.

She quickly said, "Xu Mingzhi, I'm not stupid. If you can't let me see Jiang Qianqian, why should I believe she's here with you? What if you're just lying to me? But as long as you let me see that she's safe and sound, I'll definitely talk to you properly."

She had already embarrassed herself so badly, so she couldn't let it all go to waste.

"You don't believe me? In that case, there's nothing more to talk about." Xu Mingzhi waved his hand.

This woman is really troublesome.

When Third Sister heard this, she was indeed flustered for a moment and immediately prepared to agree.

But a thought suddenly flashed through her mind—

He had been led by this man from the very beginning. If he handed over the land deed without saying anything, it would only make Xu Mingzhi and his men more smug, and they might not even let them live.

Thinking of this, Third Sister suppressed the worry on her face and said, "In that case, there's really nothing for us to talk about."

As she spoke, she stood up.

"Wait—" Xu Mingzhi was starting to panic.

If Third Sister hadn't been threatened, then I wouldn't have been able to take over Tianxiang Tower.

"Don't you care whether Jiang Qianqian lives or dies?"

Third Sister clenched her fists, her back to the two of them, not wanting them to see the emotions on her face, and pretended to be relaxed: "Xu Mingzhi, are you an idiot?"

"What does Jiang Qianqian have to do with me? I'm just putting on an act to give Xu Yuehuai an explanation. She's not my daughter. Why do you think I would give up Tianxianglou because of her?"

Her words made Xu Mingzhi's heart tremble slightly.

Although that's what they say, after spending so many days together, Third Sister had long regarded Jiang Qianqian as her own daughter, so how could she bear to see her suffer?

Xu Mingzhi was initially so arrogant because he thought that Third Sister would definitely agree, but now it seems that this is unlikely.

Seeing his son's expression, Xu Jingui was afraid that his son would change his mind, so he immediately grabbed him and said, "Son, don't be in such a hurry. Maybe she's just putting on an act for us."

Upon hearing this, Xu Mingzhi realized what was happening.

However, he dared not gamble anymore.

"Bring Jiang Qianqian here." At his command, a servant brought her over.

Upon seeing Third Sister, Jiang Qianqian immediately cried out, "Third Sister, Third Sister, please save me! They won't give it to me... Waaah..."

The servant, fearing the man might say something else, immediately covered his mouth.

This scene made San Niang's heart bleed.

Third Sister could no longer hold back and immediately asked, "Xu Mingzhi, what will it take for you to let her go?"

"I've said it many times already, I want Tianxianglou!" Xu Mingzhi said again.

Third Sister was eager to save people, but after all, Tianxiang Tower wasn't something she could control alone.

Especially since Xu Yuehuai is the main force here.

She wasn't sure how Xu Yuehuai would handle the situation if she were in his shoes.

Seeing the troubled look on San Niang's face, Xu Mingzhi assumed that she was reluctant to part with her.

He narrowed his eyes, glared at Third Sister, and said with a smile, "Since you are unwilling, then I have no choice but to kill her."

As Xu Mingzhi spoke, a fierce look appeared on his face, and he made a move to leave.

Third Sister quickly stopped him: "Don't go, don't go. This shop isn't just mine. I can't make the decisions."

Xu Mingzhi got angry when he heard this. Xu Yuehuai had said the same thing before. Did he really think he, Xu Mingzhi, was easy to fool?

"Xu Yuehuai can't make the decision, and you can't make the decision either. What, does this matter only have that pregnant woman to decide?" He completely lost his patience and said angrily, "Since that's the case, I think I should just grab her too, cut her open, and only then will you all behave yourselves."

"Xu Mingzhi, you beast!" Third Sister cursed.

She desperately wanted to rush forward and teach them a lesson.

But when she met Xu Mingzhi's gaze, her momentum softened.

Now is not the time to act impulsively.

Third Sister couldn't help but sigh. Tianxiang Tower was their foundation and the beginning of their life in Chang'an City. They absolutely could not hand it over to Xu Mingzhi so easily.

She spoke for a while, then tried to negotiate with him: "Can't we discuss this some more?"

She knew that Xu Mingzhi was obsessed with money, so she wanted to try to get Jiang Qianqian back by giving him money. Although Tianxianglou would need money for its later operations, it was more important to get Jiang Qianqian back right now.