"But..." Old Chen wanted to say something, but Lin Fan interrupted him.
"No buts, it's settled!" Lin Fan said. "Get ready right away, we're leaving immediately!"
Seeing Lin Fan's resolute attitude, Old Chen knew that further persuasion would be useless, so he had no choice but to agree.
"Okay, Mr. Lin, please wait a moment, I'll arrange it right away!" Old Chen said, then turned and walked out of the office.
Lin Fan tried to calm his excited emotions. What followed was a life-or-death struggle, and he had to be fully prepared.
"Have you contacted the police yet?" Lin Fan muttered to himself, then added, "We need their assistance. Someone like Brother Long definitely has accomplices."
Lin Fan took out his phone, ready to contact the police and tell them the latest situation.
Just then, his phone rang; it was Brother Long calling.
Lin Fan's expression changed. If Brother Long was calling at this time, it definitely wasn't good news.
He hesitated for a moment, but still answered the phone.
"Mr. Lin, what's your decision?" Long Ge's sarcastic voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Brother Long, don't worry, I'm raising money, and the share transfer documents are being drafted," Lin Fan said, trying to keep his voice calm.
"Mr. Lin, you'd better not try anything funny with me!" Brother Long's voice turned cold. "Let me tell you, my patience is limited!"
"I know, I know," Lin Fan quickly replied. "How could I dare to play tricks on you, Brother Long? I just need a little time."
"Hmph! That had to be!" Brother Long sneered. "I'm giving you one last chance. If I don't see the money and shares by eight o'clock tomorrow morning, you can expect to collect your sister's corpse!"
"Don't...don't hurt my sister!" Lin Fan's voice trembled slightly. "I promise, I promise I'll give you all the money and shares by eight o'clock tomorrow morning!"
"That's more like it!" Brother Long laughed smugly. "President Lin, a wise man knows when to yield. You're a smart man, and I believe you won't let me down."
"Brother Long, can I say a few words to my sister?" Lin Fan asked tentatively. "I want to make sure she's safe."
"No way!" Brother Long refused without hesitation. "Don't try to play tricks on me! Let me tell you, your sister is perfectly fine. As long as you behave, she'll be alright!"
"Brother Long, I just want to hear her voice..." Lin Fan continued to plead.
"Shut up!" Brother Long interrupted him impatiently. "I said no, and that's final! If you say another word, believe me, I'll kill her right now!"
"No...no..." Lin Fan was terrified, his face turning deathly pale. "I...I won't say anymore, I won't say anymore..."
"Hmph! That's more like it!" Brother Long snorted and hung up the phone.
Lin Fan put down the phone and slumped weakly into a chair. Brother Long was already suspicious; he couldn't delay any longer and had to take action as soon as possible.
He checked the time; it was already past 10 p.m., and there were less than ten hours left until the deadline given by Brother Long.
"Old Chen!" Lin Fan shouted towards the door.
"President Lin!" Old Chen pushed open the door and walked in. "What's wrong?"
"We can't wait any longer, let's set off now!" Lin Fan said. "I've already stalled for time with Brother Long, he shouldn't do anything to Lin Yue right now. We must seize this opportunity to rescue Lin Yue!"
"Okay!" Old Chen nodded. "I'll inform the brothers right away and get ready to set off!"
"Wait!" Lin Fan called out to Old Chen, "Have you notified the police?"
"We've already notified them, and they said they'll send someone to assist us," Old Chen said.
"Okay!" Lin Fan nodded. "Tell them our target is the warehouse, and tell them to get there as soon as possible!"
"Yes!" Old Chen replied, and immediately turned around to make the arrangements.
Lin Fan stood up, took out the pistol he had prepared earlier from the drawer, and tucked it into his waistband.
This operation will be extremely dangerous, and he must be fully prepared.
Lin Fan took one last look at the office, his eyes resolute. He had to do this for Lin Yue's sake.
As night fell, the warehouses on the outskirts of the city were shrouded in a deathly silence.
Lin Fan and his group lurked around the warehouse like ghosts, their figures blending into the night, with only the occasional glimpse of their eyes revealing tension and determination.
"President Lin, I'll go in and check things out first." Old Chen lowered his voice, his eyes sharp as a hawk's.
"Be careful," Lin Fan cautioned, his palms already sweating.
Old Chen nodded, and with a flicker, disappeared into the darkness.
Time passed second by second, each second feeling like it was stretched out infinitely, making it unbearable.
Lin Fan gripped the gun tightly in his hand, his knuckles turning white from the force.
He forced himself to calm down, but deep down, his heart was in turmoil.
"Mr. Lin, we've spotted the target!" Old Chen's voice suddenly came through the walkie-talkie, urgent. "Miss Lin is tied to a pillar, and Brother Long and a few thugs are guarding her."
Lin Fan's heart sank. He said in a deep voice, "Prepare for action!"
Just then, a familiar voice rang in Lin Fan's ear, filled with anxiety and worry: "Lin Fan, don't be impulsive!"
Lin Fan turned his head sharply and saw Ye Yuyan standing behind him, her face full of anxiety.
"Yu Yan? What brings you here?" Lin Fan asked in surprise.
"I'm worried about you." Ye Yuyan gripped Lin Fan's arm tightly and said quickly, "I just got news that Brother Long has a daughter who he's kept hidden in a secret place since she was little. Now, his daughter has been apprehended by us!"
"What?!" Lin Fan's pupils suddenly contracted; he simply couldn't believe his ears.
“It’s true!” Ye Yuyan nodded vigorously. “Brother Long cares most about his daughter. We can use his daughter to exchange for Lin Yue!”
Lin Fan's mind was in complete chaos; he never imagined things would develop to this point.
Ye Yuyan looked at Lin Fan, a complex emotion flashing in her beautiful eyes. She had only just learned Lin Yue's identity; she was an orphan girl Lin Fan had rescued many years ago. Over the years, Lin Fan had secretly raised Lin Yue outside the home.
"Lin Fan, believe me. A man like Brother Long would do anything for his daughter. As long as we threaten him with his daughter, he will definitely release Lin Yue!" Ye Yuyan's voice was firm and powerful.
Lin Fan stared intently at Ye Yuyan; Ye Yuyan wouldn't lie to him. He remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded slowly.
"Okay, I'll listen to you," Lin Fan said, his voice a little hoarse.
Now is not the time to act rashly; rescuing Lin Yue is the most important thing.
"Old Chen, halt operations!" Lin Fan said into the walkie-talkie.
"Mr. Lin, what's wrong?" Old Chen's puzzled voice came from behind.
"The situation has changed, so let's not act rashly," Lin Fan said.
"Understood!" Although Old Chen didn't understand what had happened, he still carried out Lin Fan's order without hesitation.
Lin Fan put down the walkie-talkie and turned to look at Ye Yuyan: "Yuyan, what should we do next?"
"I've already arranged for someone to bring Brother Long's daughter over. We'll go negotiate with Brother Long now," Ye Yuyan said.
"Okay!" Lin Fan nodded.
The two walked quickly toward the warehouse, their footsteps sounding exceptionally clear in the silent night.
Inside the warehouse, Brother Long paced back and forth anxiously. He would glance at Lin Yue, who was tied to a pillar, every now and then, his eyes flashing with a fierce light.
"Damn it, this Lin Fan actually dared to play tricks on me!" Brother Long cursed fiercely. "When I catch him, I'll make him wish he were dead!"
"Brother Long, the phone!" One of the henchmen ran over with a cell phone.
Brother Long snatched the phone away and said viciously, "Lin Fan, you better not try anything funny with me, or I'll kill your sister right now!"
"Brother Long, don't get excited." Lin Fan's voice came from the other end of the phone, unexpectedly calm. "I have some good news to tell you."
"Good news? What good news could you possibly have?" Brother Long sneered.
"I heard you have a precious daughter?" Lin Fan said slowly.
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