"You should decide for yourself which is more important, Mr. Wen. Don't let a small matter cause you to lose sight of the bigger picture!"
Although the Li family's power is far less than that of the Wen family, Wen Changfeng's abilities are also inferior to Wen Huaiyan's.
Especially now that Old Master Wen has decided to hand over the management of the Wen family business to Wen Huaiyan, Wen Changfeng's current position within the Wen family business is quite awkward.
Sun Lan knew that Wen Changfeng was also ambitious, and if he couldn't achieve results, he wouldn't be able to compete with Wen Huaiyan.
As expected, Wen Changfeng remained silent for a long time after hearing this.
He never imagined that this woman would use this matter to threaten him.
Having said all that, Wen Changfeng, though extremely unwilling to save Li Rao, had no choice but to grit his teeth and agree.
"Okay, I'll go with you."
After hanging up the phone, Sun Lan immediately sent a message to Lin Meng: "Wen Changfeng has agreed to come with me."
What she didn't know was that Lin Meng's phone was in Li Ruo's hands at that moment.
Looking at the message on her phone, Lin Meng cautiously asked, "What should we do next?"
Li Ruo chuckled lightly, her gaze deep, and said, "There's no time to lose. Since it's such a good show, we should start as soon as possible."
As she spoke, she quickly tapped the screen a few times and sent the address.
A while later, Sun Lan's message came again: "Didn't you say your place was heavily guarded? Will I be in trouble if I go there alone like this?"
If Wen Changfeng really is in cahoots with Lin Meng, wouldn't she be walking into a trap if she went there?
"They're quite cautious!"
Li Ruo's red lips curled slightly, revealing a mocking arc: "This time it's not just you who came alone. With Wen Changfeng by your side, he will definitely not put himself in danger, so you will be fine. Don't worry."
"But……"
However, Sun Lan was still somewhat worried, after all, Lin Meng had a criminal record, and she had no confidence that the other party would not betray her halfway.
After all this trouble, if we fail to rescue Li Rao and even get ourselves killed, wouldn't that be a huge loss?
Seeing that the other party was still hesitating, Li Ruo's eyes turned cold, and she said impatiently, "If you're really worried, you can have your bodyguards wait nearby. But during the negotiations, only the two of you can come in!"
Upon hearing this, a smile immediately appeared on Sun Lan's face.
Her probing gesture was merely an attempt to get the other party to agree, but she never expected to achieve her goal so easily.
...
Soon, all three parties gathered.
Li Ruo and Li Rao hid in a secret room, while Lin Meng led the men hired by Li Ruo to make a show of force outside.
Seeing that Lin Meng was indeed surrounded by a large number of people, Sun Lan couldn't help but feel nervous.
It seems this woman wasn't lying; the place is indeed heavily surrounded, making escape difficult.
How could a mere Lin Meng have so many well-trained subordinates?
Thinking of this, Sun Lan couldn't help but look at Wen Changfeng with a puzzled expression.
Ever since they met, she has been constantly testing the waters.
But whether this kid was too good at acting or genuinely knew nothing about the matter, he seemed quite innocent.
Wen Changfeng was unaware of her scrutinizing gaze, as he was currently observing his surroundings warily.
The three of them were each preoccupied with their own thoughts, and none of them spoke first.
After all, everyone present was a seasoned veteran, and they naturally knew that in this kind of negotiation, whoever spoke first was the one who lost their composure.
The air suddenly became quiet, with only the chirping of birds heard all around.
However, at that moment, Sun Lan's phone suddenly rang, breaking the silence.
Seeing that it was the bodyguard waiting outside calling, she didn't care about anything else and quickly answered, asking anxiously, "What happened?"
After all, she had instructed that unless absolutely necessary, one should not reveal one's whereabouts or contact her casually.
Something must have happened outside right now!
As soon as she finished speaking, her subordinate's anxious voice came from the other end of the line.
"Madam, we've spotted a group of people lurking suspiciously in the vicinity. What should we do now?"
Upon hearing this, Sun Lan frowned: "Who is it?"
As she spoke, she subconsciously glanced at Lin Meng, fearing that this woman was up to something again.
However, the next second, her subordinate's words stunned her: "They seem to be from the Wen family."
"What?"
Sun Lan's eyes widened in disbelief, and she couldn't help but ask again to confirm, "You...you're not seeing things, are you?"
When she met with Wen Changfeng before, she did not see him bring any other people with him.
Just in case, she even secretly sent a bodyguard to check on her from behind.
Where did these people come from?
Could it be that this guy already knew about this place, which is why he was able to arrange for people to patrol the area in advance?
Thinking of this, Sun Lan's heart skipped a beat, and she had a vague sense of unease.
The subordinate confidently stated, "The one in the lead is indeed one of Boss Wen's men. I've met him once before, and I'm absolutely certain I haven't mistaken him."
Upon hearing this, Sun Lan's expression changed slightly, and she subconsciously took a few steps back, keeping her distance from Wen Changfeng.
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