At the sa ti, Chu Yelin and Su Yu’an had already rendezvoused.
The two drove forward, and soon arrived outside the abandoned building.
Getting out of the car, they were still so distance away when they heard Gu Yan’s exaggerated screams.
Instantly, the two exchanged a cold and sharp look.
"Looks like we’ve found the right place—Lin Yi really brought them here,"
Chu Yelin muttered in a low voice, a sharp blade tucked at his waist.
Su Yu’an nodded, his handso face taut as he concealed himself in the shadows, observing the source of the sound.
From a distance, the figures of three people could be seen at the edge of the top floor.
When he saw Lin Qian bound hand and foot, her hair being yanked by Lin Yi, seemingly seconds away from being hurled off the building, his forehead twitched violently. He wanted nothing more than to rush up and save her imdiately.
"President Chu, look, they’re on the rooftop. Here’s the plan: I’ll go negotiate with Lin Yi while you head up the other side and seize the opportunity to rescue them."
He had already called the police, but it would be a while before they arrived—they couldn’t afford to wait.
"Alright, we’ll split up."
Chu Yelin’s expression was grim and cold. His narrowed eyes were icy as they focused on the rooftop.
Gripping the blade tightly in his hand, he crouched low and dashed toward one side.
Su Yu’an took a deep breath, suppressing his inner anxiety, carefully considering how to negotiate with Lin Yi.
He had heard a bit about Lin Yi’s circumstances.
Being in the sa business circle, combined with Lin Qian’s connection, it wasn’t sothing he could avoid knowing.
However, he hadn’t expected Lin Yi to kidnap Gu Yan first, dragging Lin Qian into this ss as well.
Clearly, Lin Yi had co here with a determination to die.
So, what could he say to dispel Lin Yi’s suicidal intent?
On the rooftop, Lin Yi’s thoughts were stirring as he listened to Lin Qian and Gu Yan’s words.
He had considered seeking help before, but the world was too harsh.
Few offered help in hard tis; many pushed you further down.
After being turned away so many tis, he had long since grown disillusioned.
So now, should he trust these two won?
Just as his thoughts wavered, the commotion of Su Yu’an ascending the stairs startled him.
His eyes darkened instantly, and he turned his hunting rifle toward the intruder.
"Who’s there!"
Su Yu’an strode onto the rooftop, raising both hands as he walked toward him slowly.
"Lin Yi, don’t be impulsive—I’m Su Yu’an,"
The one who was most delighted about Su Yu’an’s appearance was Gu Yan.
She shouted loudly, "Yu’an! Save ! I don’t want to die!"
Su Yu’an is here!
He’s co to save her!
"Shut up! One more word and I’ll throw you off right now!"
Lin Yi glared at Gu Yan in disgust, grabbing her by the shoulder.
Gu Yan scread again in fright, "Ah! No! Lin Yi, look—my fiancé has arrived! I told you, if you let go, he’ll help you rebuild your position in the business world!"
At her words, Lin Yi’s expression shifted, his gaze slowly turning to Su Yu’an.
Seeing Su Yu’an inching closer, he shouted fiercely, "Stop! Don’t co any closer—or my hand might slip, and they’ll both end up... bang..."
Lin Yi mimicked a throwing gesture, prompting Su Yu’an to quickly stay in place, "Alright! I won’t co closer, okay?"
He couldn’t afford to provoke Lin Yi, so he decided to follow Gu Yan’s line of reasoning.
Calming himself, Su Yu’an looked at Lin Yi and said, "Lin Yi, take it easy. Let’s talk. What do you want? As long as it’s within my power, I will do it."
Lin Yi didn’t reply, his lips pressed tightly together.
Gu Yan, tied beside him, interjected eagerly, "Yu’an, Lin Yi wants to reestablish his position in the business world—you can help with that, right?"
She didn’t want to die!
Su Yu’an, hurry and persuade this man!
Hurry and get her out of there!
"So, you want to regain your footing in business? I can help you."
Su Yu’an went along with her words, his gentle face exuding subtle persuasion, "Lin Yi, you may not be familiar with , but let tell you this—I am surnad Su, but my father is Yin Zhonghua, the second son of the Yin Family. While I’ve only recently returned to Su City, I have my own connections. Whether in the business world or other fields, I have ties to plenty of influential figures."
Su Yu’an paused, noticing Lin Yi’s expression softening slightly, and continued, "Lin Yi, I actually sympathize with you deeply because your current situation resonates with my own experiences. When I was young, soone poisoned , forcing my mother to leave the Yin Family with nothing to her na. Back then, I was no longer the esteed young master of the Yin Family—I had lost everything."
"When I grew older, I fell in love with a girl, but due to my illness, I had to leave her. When I found her again, she was already with another man. That man... was Yin Moran."
"Lin Yi, I understand that a large part of your downfall is due to Yin Moran’s oppression. Honestly, I dislike Yin Moran too—he stole the woman I loved. So, from a certain perspective, we could be allies."
"Lin Yi, temporary failure is nothing. As long as there’s opportunity, you can always rise again. You’re a man—don’t let impulsive anger lead you to do things you’ll regret later. Withdraw, release them, and let’s join forces in the business world. What do you say?"
Su Yu’an’s words were gradually persuasive, using his personal story and shared adversary to tug at Lin Yi’s heart.
There was no doubt that Su Yu’an’s performance at this mont could only be described as remarkable.
His gentle deanor added weight to his argunt, causing Lin Yi’s conviction to waver.
Slowly, Lin Yi lowered the hunting rifle, staring at Su Yu’an for a few seconds before his gaze shifted to the two captives, as if caught in an intense ntal struggle.
Lin Qian’s heart was pounding, her gaze fixed on Su Yu’an as she caught his reassuring look.
It seed to say, "Don’t worry—I’ll save you."
Lin Qian forced a tearful smile in response, her admiration for Su Yu’an’s clever speech mingling with unease—why did he co alone?
Were his words enough to sway Lin Yi?
anwhile, behind her, Gu Yan’s body continued trembling violently, her hesitant eyes darting around nervously.
A sudden glance revealed Chu Yelin approaching stealthily from the other side.
The appearance of a new figure made her eyes light up, instinctively widening in surprise.
At that mont, Lin Yi’s gaze shifted to Gu Yan.
Seeing the unusual expression in her eyes, he followed her line of sight—and spotted Chu Yelin crouching low, approaching discreetly.
The sharp blade he held glinted vividly.
Instantly, Lin Yi’s expression turned grim, his face darkened with hostility.
He raised the rifle and fired directly toward Chu Yelin.
The deafening gunshot echoed as the bullet flew toward him.
The sudden attack made Chu Yelin tremble all over, leaving him no ti to react.
A violent pain exploded in his chest, and his body was pushed back uncontrollably, forcing him to drop to one knee on the ground.
"Ah!"
"Chu Yelin!"
Gu Yan scread in terror, while Lin Qian’s heart clenched violently as she cried out in alarm.
Reviews
All reviews (0)