Chapter Eleven Requirements
"I'll still pay you, but... you have to do me a favor."
"Y-you said." Hearing that he was still useful, a hopeful look appeared on the man's face. Si Zuochen reached out and patted his shoulder, a strange smile curving his lips.
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"Buzzing..."
The sudden vibration woke Jiang Ran from her deep sleep.
She closed her eyes and reached out a hand to take the phone from the bedside table.
"Who is it?" The voice was hoarse and groggy.
"Your son is in my hands now. Prepare a ransom of five million immediately! Come to the internet cafe on the outskirts of the city to exchange him! Remember, do not call the police!"
"Don't try any tricks, or I'll kill you right now!" A sinister male voice came from the other end of the phone.
Upon hearing the threat, Jiang Ran abruptly opened her eyes, instantly becoming fully awake.
I checked the caller ID.
The note says... "You little bastard?!"
Jiang Ran was speechless at the meaning of this title.
Could it be that the original owner felt like she had given birth to a turtle?
"What's the name of the person you kidnapped?" Jiang Ran asked.
With so many scams these days, it's not always possible for a lost phone to be found.
On the other side, the "kidnapper," whose face was bruised and swollen, was stunned and looked to Si Zuochen for help.
Although he had been stationed at the site for several days, he knew nothing about this plague.
Si Zuochen winked at him, signaling him to deal with it for now, then took out paper and pen and wrote down his name.
"You don't even know your own son's name?" the kidnapper asked, stalling for time.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran prepared to hang up the phone.
Where do these talented people come from?
Don't you even know how to do your homework in advance?
"Si Zuochen, Si Youlin".
Jiang Ran paused for a moment before she was about to hang up.
Then the kidnapper's voice continued: "One of them is wearing a dark blue baseball uniform and a khaki baseball cap, right?"
Si Youlin?
Jiang Ran put the phone to her ear again: "Let them say a few words."
"Too late, he's already been knocked unconscious."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran frowned, her face showing displeasure.
Then, after calculating with his fingers, he learned that the two of them were not in any danger, and he was relieved.
In her memory, these two children were not exactly kind.
They need her to save them?
If the original owner were here, she would be more than happy for them to die sooner.
It seems to be just a minor setback in her life. Why would she need to deal with something that turned out to be nothing serious?
These two kids are both incredibly cunning; who knows what kind of mischief they might get up to?
Thinking of this, Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow slightly and said directly, "You've dialed the wrong number. I don't know this person."
Jiang Ran's unexpected remark nearly made the kidnapper spit out a mouthful of blood in anger.
What's going on?
We were just about to ask them to speak and confirm, but now they're going back on their word and saying they don't recognize them?
"You don't recognize her? But the phone's contact name is 'Mom'," the kidnapper said hastily.
He glanced at Si Zuochen's displeased expression but pretended not to see it; in this situation, he couldn't care less about anything else.
He's playing a useful role now, but he also knows perfectly well that if that woman doesn't come, he'll be useless.
What awaits him next is nothing more than another beating.
Upon hearing the kidnapper's words, Jiang Ran paused in surprise.
Mother? !
How is that possible?
They never say it aloud, but secretly change the nickname?
Although she didn't know if it was true or not, Jiang Ran's heart softened when she first heard the title.
Even though we've calculated that nothing will happen, they're still just kids...
"I'm coming right away! Don't touch them!" Jiang Ran said harshly before hanging up.
She then quickly got out of bed and changed her clothes.
Just then, the phone that had just been hung up rang again, which was also at an inopportune moment.
Jiang Ran saw it but didn't look at it, assuming it was a kidnapper, and answered the call directly.
"What is it now?" His tone was inevitably a little irritable.
Lu Ziyi was used to Jiang Ran's docile demeanor, so he didn't react for a moment when he heard this tone.
"Ranran, what's wrong with you?" Lu Ziyi's affected voice came through the receiver.
white collar guy from a working-class background?
Calling so late at night, don't you know how to avoid suspicion?
Jiang Ran sneered, then feigned ignorance.
"Ziyi, it's you. I thought it was one of those people urging me to make arrangements again."
"Don't worry," Lu Ziyi comforted her. "I called you about this."
"I'm currently raising money, and I'm sure I can help you. Don't worry, I'm here for you."
Jiang Ran felt a wave of greasiness upon hearing Lu Ziyi's words.
I really don't know if the original owner was blind to have fallen for a man like that.
He wouldn't have spent the money if she hadn't promised him benefits.
Like a Pixiu, it only takes in and never gives out.
Raising money? What a noble excuse, isn't it all just money you're swindling from yourself?
Although Jiang Ran's face showed disgust, there was no hint of anything wrong in her tone.
"Yeah, Ziyi, you're all I have now."
"When I sell my stocks and have the funds, I will invest in your project."
Hearing Jiang Ran's assurance, Lu Ziyi's face lit up with joy.
Sure enough, this stupid woman is as easy to manipulate as ever.
A few kind words from me and they're all easily fooled?
"Ranran, don't worry. Once things are settled, I'll take you away from the Si family and let us live our own lives."
Lu Ziyi painted a rosy picture for Jiang Ran, constructing a beautiful blueprint.
Jiang Ran gave a barely perceptible cold sneer.
"good."
I hope you can still say such things after you've given all the money back.
On the other side, Si Zuochen saw Jiang Ran hang up the phone and a cold smile appeared on his lips.
This woman actually has a soft heart?
interesting.
The phone was on speakerphone, and everyone heard the whole thing.
Si Youlin was puzzled and asked, "Brother, that woman just told us to speak up, why did you wink at her?"
Upon hearing this, Si Zuochen's lips curled into a slight sneer, and he said sarcastically, "I will not show weakness to her." The reason he made this call was merely on a whim, a test.
But if he speaks up himself, the situation is completely different; he's begging her to save him.
beg?
A shadow crossed Si Zuochen's eyes; that word would never be associated with him.
Her arrival was unexpected, but also somewhat expected, given that she disliked them.
But if something really happens, she'll get herself into a lot of trouble if the police investigate.
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Jiang Ran and Lu Ziyi didn't see eye to eye, and after only a few words, they quickly hung up the phone.
He picked up his car keys and went out. As soon as he entered the living room, he saw the butler leading two people towards him.
"Madam?" The butler was taken aback when he saw Jiang Ran, then asked, "Are you going out so late?"
"Hmm." Jiang Ran nodded, then noticed the two servants behind him carrying bags full of luxury goods. Somewhat puzzled, she asked, "What are those?"
The housekeeper followed her gaze and quickly explained, "The clothes you ordered for spring have arrived and are just about to be brought up to you."
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