Chapter 340 Forced to Release
Inside the vast castle, the air seemed to freeze in that instant.
The tense atmosphere pushed the anger of both sides to a breaking point. At this point, if someone lit the fuse, the two sides would immediately start fighting.
Outside the manor, Huo Nanxiao's men had densely packed the surrounding area, almost completely encircling the castle. Not even a fly could escape, let alone a person.
In this situation, if Li Yancheng refuses to release the person, Huo Nanxiao could easily issue an order to raze this area to the ground.
Li Yancheng also knew that Huo Nanxiao had this ability.
However, the Li family is not someone that just anyone can manipulate!
The entire capital city relies on the Li family's satellite system for survival. What Huo Nanxiao did was not just offending the Li family; it affected the interests of tens of millions of people. No one would allow Huo Nanxiao to do this.
Li Yancheng was also smart; he didn't confront Huo Nanxiao head-on. He glanced at the old clock on the wall; it was three o'clock in the afternoon, and someone should be arriving.
Li Yancheng waited patiently, and in less than ten minutes, Jin Mingxi arrived in a flurry with several people.
Jin Mingxi also knew that Huo Nanxiao had destroyed the base station that Li Yancheng had built near the tea plantation. She quickly walked to Huo Nanxiao's side and said, "Nanxiao, calm down."
Huo Nanxiao asked, "Why are you here?"
Jin Mingxi said, "The higher-ups already know that you've taken action against Li Yancheng, and they specifically sent me here to persuade you. The Li family can't be touched right now; the capital city needs their satellite system."
"That's your problem, it has nothing to do with me."
All Huo Nanxiao wanted now was the whereabouts of Xia Ningxi and the three children; he had to make sure the children were safe!
Li Yancheng's abduction of his child has touched a raw nerve, and Huo Nanxiao will not let this go so easily!
Seeing that Huo Nanxiao was angry, Jin Mingxi immediately advised, "Nanxiao, calm down first. Let me handle this matter."
Huo Nanxiao ignored him.
Jin Mingxi said, "I'm begging you. Our Imperial City has just announced its cooperation with the Li family. If anything happens to Li Yancheng, it will be a big problem. I promise to make sure Xia Ningxi and the child are safe!"
At this point, Jin Mingxi lowered his voice and said, "Trust me, I'll handle this. Just make sure no one gets any leverage against me."
Jin Mingxi was well aware of the seriousness of the matter, and even more aware of how important the Li family was to the entire capital city. If what Huo Nanxiao did today were to get out, it would definitely have a huge impact on the entire Huo family!
In the end, he practically begged Huo Nanxiao to leave the house.
Several people in charge of the base station project came out immediately to comfort Huo Nanxiao.
Li Yancheng watched this scene lazily, without any hurry. He sat back down in his seat and greeted Jin Mingxi with a smile: "Young Master Jin, it's been a long time."
Jin Mingxi said, "The Imperial City has a partnership with the Li family, but that doesn't mean that just because you took Xia Ningxi away, no one can do anything to you. You should hand her over, and I will mediate to make sure Huo Nanxiao doesn't pursue your responsibility."
Li Yancheng said, "The person is not in my hands."
“Besides you, no one else dares to lay a hand on Nan Xiao’s people,” Jin Mingxi said.
Li Yancheng smiled and said, "You have no evidence."
Jin Mingxi said, "The Li family controls the signal system, so it's easy for them to erase someone's traces in the background. You know Nan Xiao's temper very well. He's not in the mood to argue with you here. If you piss him off, your life will be over."
Li Yancheng sneered: "You think I'm afraid of him?"
“You came to the capital to execute the project. You’ve already gone too far by taking Min Dong away. Now you’ve arrested his wife and children. Don’t you think you’ve gone too far? You’re not afraid of him, but he’s not afraid of you either. I can tell you very clearly that if Huo Nanxiao wants to, you won’t live to see tomorrow.”
Jin Mingxi had finally managed to calm Huo Nanxiao down, so he had to handle this matter properly. He knew Huo Nanxiao's personality all too well; when he got angry, the consequences were truly severe.
Both sides will inevitably end up in a life-or-death situation.
But if someone gets into trouble, the news will definitely be widely reported, which will not benefit anyone.
But Li Yancheng was determined to compete with Huo Nanxiao and did not listen to his words.
Seeing that he couldn't get anything out of Li Yancheng, Jin Mingxi said with a serious face, "Since that's the case, you don't need to go out for the time being. I'll have someone release you when you've thought it through and decided to let him go. Just stay here."
Jin Mingxi turned and walked out of the castle.
Looking at the huge, dark mass outside, all of Huo Nanxiao's men, his head was buzzing. If such a commotion got out, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Although Jin Mingxi did not want to protect Li Yancheng, he had no choice but to send people to protect his safety. At least until the base station was completed, Li Yancheng could not be harmed.
He dispatched a group of men to surround Li Yancheng's castle, preventing anyone from getting close.
Huo Nanxiao was furious: "What do you mean?"
“The higher-ups are all watching the base station issue. Li Yancheng can’t afford to get into trouble right now, but don’t worry, Li Yancheng isn’t that stupid. He wouldn’t hurt Xia Ningxi and the child.”
Jin Mingxi tried to persuade him, but she was actually afraid that Huo Nanxiao might impulsively kill Li Yancheng, which would have serious consequences.
No matter what Jin Mingxi said, Huo Nanxiao did not agree to leave. In the end, Jin Mingxi's father came in person. Li Yancheng still denied that Xia Ningxi was not in his hands, but Jin Boxiang only said one thing: he must see her within three days.
Finally, Jin Boxiang persuaded Huo Nanxiao to leave.
The densely packed Huo family subordinates who had been blocking the castle also all withdrew.
Soon the entire castle fell silent, as if the farce had never happened.
Li Yancheng had a gloomy face and looked unhappy.
Yao Qing said, "Young Master Li, they have no evidence. Even if we have the person in our hands, they wouldn't dare to do anything to you. Besides, you are the young master of the Li family. The entire capital city relies on the Li family's satellite system. Do you think they would dare to forcibly search you?"
Li Yancheng said, "They won't search."
Yao Qing said, "That's right."
Li Yancheng replied, "However, if I don't release the person within three days, the Jin family will abandon their protection of me. Furthermore, given Jin Boxiang's abilities and his relationship with the Huo family, even if Huo Nanxiao razes this place to the ground, he can still suppress it."
Yao Qing's smile vanished at this moment, replaced by worry: "Are we really going to release them?"
"We have no choice but to let it go."
Li Yancheng was extremely troubled and puzzled. Didn't Huo Nanxiao already have Xia Wanwan? Why did he still care about Xia Ningxi's life or death? This bastard was really meddling in other people's business!
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