"Yes...yes! By tomorrow...by tomorrow night, put the money in the mine cart at that abandoned mine...we'll find a way to get it. Once we have the money and are safely out of the mountains, we'll definitely...definitely release them!"
He finished speaking haltingly, then turned and tried to escape up the mountain.
Several scouts nearby instinctively wanted to chase after them and keep an eye on them.
"Don't...don't chase me!"
Hui Zi screamed in fright, "If you follow us, Brother Long will definitely hurt that woman!"
Shen Huaichuan suddenly raised his hand, stopping the scouts' movements.
He stared intently at Gray's disheveled back, then relented and said:
"Fine! I'll let you go! I'll withdraw my men immediately and raise the money right away! The 50,000 yuan will be delivered to you by nightfall tomorrow, not a penny less! But..."
He abruptly changed the subject, his voice chillingly cold, as if pulled from an ice cellar, and warned:
"Also, give a message to that Brother Long! During this time, provide my wife with good food and drink, and above all, don't touch her! If she loses even a single hair, or has even the slightest injury..."
He paused, each word seeming to be squeezed out from between his teeth.
"All the conditions you just mentioned are null and void! I, Shen Huaichuan, will risk my life to find you all, tear you to pieces, and make you pay with your lives!"
Hui Zi trembled at the murderous look in his eyes and nodded hastily.
"No, no! Brother Long said that as long as the money is right, he definitely won't touch her! He guarantees she'll be completely unharmed..."
"I don't trust what you say!"
Shen Huaichuan interrupted him without any politeness, pondered for a moment, and then stated his conditions.
"So, to show your sincerity and to let me know that my wife is safe and sound, from now on, every four hours you must send me a letter written by my wife herself to let me know that she is safe and sound! The content doesn't need to be long, just write down the time and sign her name!"
He stared at Hui Zi, his tone resolute:
"Only when I see a handwritten letter will I believe you are still keeping your promise, and only then will I continue to raise money and withdraw people. If I don't see a letter within the specified time, or if the content or handwriting is incorrect... then don't blame me for being impolite!"
"Fifty thousand yuan is no small sum. If you want it, you'll have to show some sincerity!"
Hui Zi looked troubled, shrinking his neck as he said, "This...I can't make that decision! You'll have to ask Brother Long..."
"Just relay my message verbatim!"
Shen Huaichuan waved his hand, no longer looking at him, and simply said, "Get lost!"
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