Chapter 490 The Seventh
Jiang Bai is now very confused.
Yes, there was none of the excitement and nervousness that a typical man would feel when faced with this situation; there was only endless confusion.
Jiang Bai was self-aware enough not to think he had anything that could attract this outrageously beautiful woman with an amazing figure and an almost childlike face to come and chat with him.
His appearance was only above average, and rather soft, without too many sharp features. In a country like South Korea, Jiang Bai himself had to admit that there were many men of his type, and some of them were much better looking than him.
The only thing he can boast about is his muscular physique.
But speaking of muscles, didn't you see those big European and American men over there, wearing briefs and covered in oil, showing off their muscles?
Although Jiang Bai's muscles were firm, there seemed to be a significant difference compared to the muscular man whose biceps were bigger than his own head.
With so many people staring at this woman, it would be strange if Jiang Bai thought it was normal for her to come over and greet him.
"I didn't expect you to speak Korean, brother. Are you a native Korean?"
Han Youxi gave a sweet smile, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons as she smiled, making her look very beautiful. However, she did not answer Jiang Bai's question. Instead, she asked Jiang Bai in a sickeningly sweet voice, with a hint of coquetry.
"Obviously not. I mean, you didn't seem to answer my question earlier. I wonder what you wanted to see me about?"
Jiang Bai frowned, dissatisfied with the other party's performance, because she had not answered his question directly.
"I like you, brother. I fell in love with you the moment I saw you."
Han Youxi maintained her bright smile, then clasped her hands together in a gesture of admiration and affection.
This left Jiang Bai speechless, and he threw a sanitary napkin at the other party without hesitation: "You're kidding me!"
Do you think I would believe that?
Jiang Bai stood up and looked at Han Youxi, who had an extremely hot figure and a sweet smile, and said unhappily.
"Whether you believe it or not is not important. What's important is that someone believes in you, brother."
Upon hearing this, Han Youxi winked at Jiang Bai, and as she spoke, she wrapped her arms around Jiang Bai's arm and pressed her body close to him without any hesitation.
"We've been tricked!"
Jiang Bai wasn't stupid. If he still couldn't realize it by now, he would be an idiot. He knew he was being used.
Sure enough, a moment later, a young man wearing a white casual shirt, sky blue shorts, dyed blond hair, and extremely fair skin walked over from a distance, followed by more than a dozen bodyguards.
They all looked quite skilled, not mediocre at all. There were a few foreigners among them, but the main force was mainly South Koreans. They were all dressed in sharp suits and wearing headsets, looking quite professional.
"Youxi! Who is this person!" The young man walked over, pointed at Jiang Bai aggressively, and questioned Han Youxi.
"Jin Zaihao! Who is this and what does it have to do with you? Brother, he's someone I just met. I've fallen in love with him at first sight. Is it any of your business?" Han Youxi said to the young man in front of her with a disdainful look, pulling Jiang Bai along.
After saying that, she immediately stood on tiptoe and kissed Jiang Bai on the cheek.
As she spoke, she said to Jiang Bai in an irritatingly sweet voice, "Brother, where is your room? I can't wait any longer. Shall we go back?"
One sentence almost made Jiang Bai vomit blood. He knew he had become a target again. A year after Yao Lan found him last time, Jiang Bai was once again being used as a target to attack others.
No... or rather, a target being attacked by others.
Jiang Bai couldn't understand why women liked to use him as a shield. Did he look like a target?
Jiang Bai thought that any man with a modicum of intelligence could see the flaw in such an obvious strategy, so why would a woman be so impatient?
Especially a beautiful woman like Han Youxi.
If she were truly so impatient, wanting to go to bed with anyone she met, she could simply snap her fingers and a whole boatload of men, from top to bottom, from old to young, would be more than happy to oblige.
If that were the case, it would have been everywhere long ago.
Since she's not a common person, that's enough to prove she's not that kind of person. If you think about it carefully, you'll understand what's going on.
Unfortunately, while Jiang Bai thought this way, Jin Zaihao did not.
At this moment, the rather handsome young man's face was contorted, and he was staring at Jiang Bai and Han Youxi with a ferocious expression.
He glared at Han Youxi and said fiercely, "Han Youxi, I hope you understand your place. You are my fiancée, Kim Jae-ho! That cannot be changed. Your father and my father have already made a marriage agreement. Do you think you can run away? Don't think you can fool me by just finding some random man!"
Hearing this, it seemed the other party knew what methods Han Youxi used. Jiang Bai unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief; if that was the case, then things would be much simpler.
Jiang Bai couldn't be bothered with the young couple's quarrel. Although he could sense from their words a melodramatic story of a wealthy family's arranged marriage and the young lady's elopement, he simply didn't care.
Jiang Bai can't handle so many things in China, so how could he possibly extend his reach to South Korea and deal with the feuds between wealthy families there?
How much free time does he have?
Then Kim Jae-ho turned his gaze to Jiang Bai and said angrily, "You... leave here immediately. You are not allowed to appear near Youxi again. You are not allowed to appear within 100 meters of her. I will let this go this time, but if you appear near Youxi again, I will throw you into the sea!"
He then added menacingly, "Don't think I'm joking. From Busan to Binhai, I've dealt with six people like you so far. Every single one of them was ungrateful, thinking they could touch my woman, Kim Jae-ho's woman, but... they were all taught a lesson by me."
"Four of them went into the sex industry, two broke their legs. If you want to be the seventh, then say so. If you don't, get out of here right now!"
Well, this isn't the first time she's done this. In just a few days, Han Youxi has actually found six people?
All six people met with tragedy? And you're still looking for someone?
How ruthless can this woman be?
How many people are going to be scammed?
And is this Kim Jae-ho crazy?
It's obvious that Han Youxi is the one who's stirring up trouble. If you're so capable, go teach your fiancée a lesson. Why are you trying to show off to us bystanders?
Isn't it a bit excessive to resort to violence and injury at sea so readily?
Chapter 491 I Just Want to Teach You a Lesson
"Jin Zaihao! Don't give me that crap. My dad's promise to your dad is his business. Let him marry you! Let me tell you, I don't like you at all, and I hope you'll stop bothering me!"
Han Youxi responded coldly.
After saying this, she immediately put on a bright smile, hugged Jiang Bai, and said in a voice so sweet it could melt your heart, "Brother, I really like you. I fell in love with you the moment I saw you. It's true, Youxi never lies!"
"You won't abandon Yoo-hee and hand her over to this scoundrel, will you?"
At this point, Han Youxi's sweet smile instantly turned bitter.
The speed at which he changed his expression left Jiang Bai speechless.
Wow, this woman... what great acting skills!
"His father took advantage of loopholes in my father's business to threaten me into marrying him, but I didn't like him at all, so I had to run away. I didn't expect him to keep chasing after me. The previous six people were all kind-hearted people who wanted to help me, but they ended up encountering misfortune instead… But, brother, I promise, I have never spoken to anyone like this before. I spoke like this because I like you, brother."
After saying this, Han Youxi looked at Jiang Bai with pitiful eyes, like a helpless little girl in despair, her eyes brimming with tears. She regarded Jiang Bai as her last hope, a straw to grasp at in her drowning, a ray of light in the darkness.
Jiang Bai finally understood why six people had fallen for the scam in just a few days. Faced with a girl like that and such a plea, it would be really hard for most people to refuse, especially those who were blinded by lust and considered themselves superior.
For a fleeting moment, Jiang Bai himself even wavered, wanting to help Han Youxi.
But he quickly realized, "This girl is lying to ghosts! She may not be lying to people, but she's lying to ghosts!"
If Jiang Bai were to actually believe this, he would probably become the true seventh person in Jin Zaihao's words.
Of course... this is on the premise that Jiang Bai is an ordinary person.
Is Jiang Bai an ordinary person?
The answer is no.
"Well, you two should handle your own business. I'm not familiar with this lady."
Jiang Bai glanced at Kim Jae-ho, who was on the verge of exploding, and immediately pulled away from Han You-xi's embrace, explaining with a smile as he pulled his arm away.
Unfortunately, Jiang Bai underestimated the woman's determination. She clung to him, desperately holding onto his arm. If Jiang Bai used force, he could definitely break free, but he would certainly hurt the girl in front of him. If he didn't use force, it seemed unlikely that he could break free in the current situation.
"I said, that's enough. I'm a Chinese person, and I have nothing to do with you South Koreans. You handle your own affairs, don't drag me into this," Jiang Bai said helplessly to Han Youxi.
He really wanted to see if this brat was truly heartless; otherwise, she would have ruined an ordinary person.
"But...but I really like my brother," Han Youxi said pitifully.
"That's enough for you, I have other things to do."
Jiang Bai helplessly pressed the other person's head down, forcibly removing them from his arm, and then turned and left.
Seeing Jiang Bai turn to leave, Jin Zaihao's expression returned to normal. A mocking smile appeared on his lips as he said to Han Youxi, "Youxi, it seems the people you found this time are really not good. They don't even have the guts to stay. They're not as good as those few good-for-nothings before. Chinese people are really useless and cowardly. In the future, even if you want to anger me, don't look for Chinese people!"
"In comparison, the men of our Republic of Korea have more backbone. None of the previous six were afraid. Even when I threw them into the sea, they remained steadfast."
He then glanced at Jiang Bai, who had already turned around and was about to leave with a towel, and said sarcastically, "Chinese, get out of here! You're not allowed to show your face near Youxi again. If you dare, I'll kill you! You cowards don't deserve to talk to women from the Republic of Korea!"
"Isn't this over yet?"
Jiang Bai originally didn't intend to bother with this guy; he was obviously a typical spoiled brat and rich kid.
This group is divided into two extremes.
Some people receive elite education from a young age. Whether you acknowledge it or not, their vision, manners, culture, social skills, and other aspects are far superior to half of the average person, making them part of the elite class.
These people will inherit their parents' businesses and even innovate upon them.
Such people are not a minority in the second generation; in fact, they make up a large portion of it.
It is precisely these second-generation individuals, who received elite education from a young age and started at a much higher level than ordinary people, who have exacerbated social inequality and widened the gap between the rich and the poor.
Another type of person is the spoiled brat like Kim Jae-ho. People like Kim Jae-ho, Meng Huangchao, and Li Er all belong to the second generation. They are the most competitive of the second generation. They do nothing but cause trouble, spend money like crazy, and create all sorts of negative news.
It's as if their IQ has dropped to the lowest possible level.
It's not that they have low intelligence; they are actually very intelligent. It's just that they have been raised in extremely privileged circumstances, which has led them to lose sight of the meaning of life in the eyes of most people. Apart from courting death and committing evil, they really can't think of anything more meaningful.
Kim Jae-ho clearly belongs to the latter category.
This matter would have been resolved once Jiang Bai left. What happens between him and Han Youxi in the future is their business. Jiang Bai's intention to leave is simply to avoid getting entangled in this melodramatic mess.
But his words immediately brought Jiang Bai back to his senses.
Say a few words and that's enough. Grandpa's out having fun and isn't in the mood to argue with you. But if you keep going on and on, then we'll have to talk about it!
"Kid, what did you say? Say it again!"
Jiang Bai stopped, turned his head, looked at Jin Zaihao in front of him, and said with a frown.
He got a little angry at this point.
"I said... you're a coward, all Chinese are spineless cowards! What about it?"
Upon hearing this, Kim Jae-ho's face immediately turned fierce. He approached Jiang Bai and said menacingly, while one hand kept poking at Jiang Bai's chest, vigorously fiddling with it!
"Not good! I just want to teach you a lesson!" Jiang Bai saw the other party's performance and immediately darkened his face. He grabbed the other party's finger that was pointing at his chest with one hand and then tightened his grip slightly.
"Snap!"
A crisp sound rang out, followed by Jin Zaihao's shrill scream.
Chapter 492 The Black Heiress
"What do you want to do!"
"Release our young master immediately!"
"Let go right now, or we'll take action!"
Jiang Bai's action immediately caused the group of people following Jin Zaihao to scream in surprise. Their expressions changed drastically, and they roared at Jiang Bai in front of them.
Instead, a smile flashed in Han Youxi's eyes. She showed no sympathy for her "fiancé's" pitiful cries, and even a faint glimmer of excitement flickered in her eyes.
"What can I do to this piece of trash? I just warned him to watch his words in the future," Jiang Bai said coldly, frowning.
After saying that, he released Kim Jae-ho.
This guy just talks a bit vulgarly and needs to be taught a lesson. Jiang Bai doesn't care what he does; he's just giving him a little punishment.
They broke his wrist; that should keep him in bed for a while.
"Go! All of you, go! What are you all standing there for? Did my dad hire you here just to watch me get beaten up? Hurry up, all of you, get on top of me!"
Kim Jae-ho rolled on the ground, clutching his wrist, while yelling at his bodyguards.
Upon hearing Kim Jae-ho's order, the dozen or so men dared not hesitate any longer. Led by a foreigner, they were the first to strike, throwing a left hook at Jiang Bai.
Unfortunately, Jiang Bai dodged the attack by tilting his body to the side and kicked the opponent without hesitation, knocking him to the ground.
He then took the lead and rushed out, taking down almost everyone with a single move. In less than a minute, he cleanly and efficiently defeated all of Kim Jae-ho's men.
However, he didn't go all out. The bodyguards were just doing their jobs, taking money to solve problems for others. They didn't have much hatred for Jiang Bai. They all had families to support, and Jiang Bai didn't need to kill or injure them. He just wanted to teach them a lesson so they wouldn't dare to mess with him.
His move left a trail of men lying on the ground, groaning in pain, drawing astonished glances from countless people in the distance.
Some foreigners couldn't help but start chattering away, exclaiming, "Kung Fu! Chinese Kung Fu!"
Jiang Bai ignored them and turned to leave.
Han Youxi quickly came over and said excitedly, "Brother, you're so amazing, so handsome, I love you to death, how did you do that?"
"How I did it is my business, but what I want you to know is that it was lucky it was me this time. If it had been someone else, wouldn't they have been in big trouble? I hope that next time Ms. Han does something like this, she will consider the consequences first. You should resolve your own problems and not drag innocent people into it!"
Jiang Bai was not only dissatisfied with Kim Jae-ho, but also with Han Yoo-hee's performance.
In Jiang Bai's view, her behavior was no better than Jin Zaihao's!
After saying that, he turned and left. Han Youxi's eyes flickered, but she didn't follow. After a while, she muttered, "It's not my fault. Those people before were all lecherous. They deserved it. I only came to you because I saw you staring at me and thought you were like them!"
The voice was very soft and no one else could hear it, but Jiang Bai, who was already quite far away, heard it clearly. He was slightly taken aback, but said nothing more and turned to leave.
After leaving the place, Jiang Bai went back to his room to change his clothes, went to the restaurant, ordered a lot of food and started to eat and drink to his heart's content. But at this moment, Han Youxi, dressed in a white dress and looking quite ladylike, appeared in front of Jiang Bai again.
Without asking Jiang Bai, she plopped down opposite him, then rested her chin on her hands, looked at him with a smile, her eyes narrowed into crescent shapes, and said with a grin, "Brother, can you finish all this food?"
"How can you not finish it? I have a big appetite." Jiang Bai glanced at the other person and then said.
They did not show any obvious resistance.
He had overheard the other person talking to themselves and realized he might have misunderstood something. Although he didn't know the specifics, it was probably different from what he thought.
Therefore, I don't have much ill will towards the person in front of me.
After all, she was a beautiful woman, and she was smiling and welcoming him. Jiang Bai couldn't just turn her away coldly, could he?
That would be incredibly ungentlemanly.
"Brother, you've run into big trouble." Han Youxi watched Jiang Bai eating, wolfing down his food without disturbing him, finding it quite amusing. When Jiang Bai was halfway through his meal, Han Youxi suddenly spoke up and said this.
"Huh?" Jiang Bai raised his head and looked at the other person in surprise, somewhat confused.
"Kim Jae-ho's father, Representative Kim Myung-chul, is very influential, especially in the Greater Hanyang area. He's a key figure in a certain political party and the president of KS Corporation. If you hit him, this won't end so easily!"
"Knowing Kim Myung-chul as I do, he's probably already crying to his father. When the ship arrives at Sanbu Port, my brother will be in trouble!"
Han Youxi smiled noncommittally, and then winked playfully at Jiang Bai.
"It's all your fault! Since you say his father is so powerful, then he should be a good choice. Why don't you get together with him? He has power and money, isn't that great?"
Jiang Bai responded to her lazily, his hands not slowing down at all, as he kept stuffing a slice of steak into his mouth.
"But I don't like him. My father insists on a marriage alliance with their family for the future development of the Yongdong Sect. But what does this have to do with me? The Yongdong Sect doesn't belong to me, it belongs to my brother. The marriage alliance should be for my brother, not me! Why should I sacrifice for them?"
Han Youxi wrinkled her nose upon hearing this and said unhappily, expressing her dissatisfaction with her father's arrangement!
This is also why she insisted on leaving.
However, judging from the looks of it, it's no use for her to leave. He's right behind her. This Kim Jae-ho seems to care about her quite a bit and won't give her a chance to escape at all. According to the plot, she can only fight back, but in the end, she will still end up with Kim Jae-ho.
Jiang Bai had seen this kind of thing many times before.
However, Jiang Bai also gained a completely new understanding of Han Youxi's identity.
So this person isn't an ordinary person after all. No wonder she has several people following her when she goes out in a bikini to sunbathe. Turns out she's a rich young lady... no, she should be called the Black Heiress!
The name "Yongdongpai" sounds like a local gangster organization, but Jiang Bai didn't know what kind of organization Yongdongpai was in South Korea or how powerful it was.
It shouldn't be small, but it won't be very big either. Otherwise, there would be no need to curry favor with Kim Jae-ho's family or arrange a marriage with them.
Jiang Bai knew something about the KS Group; although it was not small, it wasn't a behemoth.
Chapter 493 The Transaction
Can I ask you a question?
Jiang Bai, who was eating, suddenly looked up and asked curiously.
He didn't care much about the Yongdong faction or the Kim Jae-ho family.
Once he gets off the ship, he will leave immediately and head to Hanyang City to find Li Yaoji. He won't stay there for long, as he can't be bothered with any local forces or individuals.
Anyway, they can't threaten Jiang Bai.
He was more concerned with another issue.
"Hmm? What's the problem?" Han Youxi looked at Jiang Bai with a blank expression and asked curiously.
She was very curious about what Jiang Bai wanted to ask her.
Is it about Kim Jae-ho's family, or about himself?
Or perhaps it's about how Kim Jae-ho plans to deal with him?
"Um...where did you get your face done?" Jiang Bai asked curiously.
"Done?" Han Youxi was a little confused.
"What I mean is, where did you get your face done? It looks pretty good. I'm planning to recommend it to my relatives later." Jiang Bai knew the other person hadn't understood, so he explained seriously.
Upon hearing this, Han Youxi's face turned green. She then said to Jiang Bai in a serious tone, "Brother, I'm all-natural! All-natural, you know? I haven't had any plastic surgery! Not even a little bit. As for you saying you'd recommend your relative to get plastic surgery, I don't know where they are!"
After saying this, Han Youxi turned and left angrily.
Jiang Bai was rather speechless. What a trivial matter! Why did she seem so angry?
Did I touch a nerve with her?
Is this girl's result from plastic surgery?
He thought this way but didn't try to stop them.
More than ten minutes later, after Jiang Bai finished eating and went to wander around to see what kind of performance was going on, Han Youxi reappeared in front of Jiang Bai. She had changed into a pair of tight jeans and a white T-shirt, and was accompanied by several bodyguards, and took out several photos.
She placed the photo directly in front of Jiang Bai, pointed at it, and said, "Brother, look, this is me at eight years old, me at twelve years old, me at sixteen years old, and me now! Can you tell if I've had plastic surgery?"
Okay, this guy's getting serious.
Jiang Bai was quite helpless about this. After looking at the photos, he found that Han Youxi was indeed naturally beautiful. You could tell from the photos that she was very pretty when she was a child. She looked almost exactly the same at sixteen as she does now.
"Well, I admit I made a mistake, and I apologize!" Jiang Bai scratched his head and smiled awkwardly.
This is indeed a rather awkward situation.
"Hmph, an apology won't do. There's a cocktail party tonight, and the Cupid is having a party. I need you to come with me!"
After thinking for a while, Han Youxi suddenly made this condition, which left Jiang Bai somewhat puzzled. He didn't know what this girl was up to.
It seems that Kim Jae-ho's matter has been resolved, right?
That kid got injured by me, his wrist is broken. There are medical equipment on the ship, so he should be able to get treatment in time. I figured he wouldn't bother Han Youxi for a while, so why is she still bothering me?
Could it be that she actually has feelings for me?
Jiang Bai thought this way, but quickly put the idea out of his mind. He felt that Han Youxi was probably a little curious about him, but definitely not in the way he imagined, like being in love.
There must be a reason why she contacted me.
Seeing Jiang Bai's performance, Han Youxi said helplessly, "Brother underestimates Jin Zaihao's persistence. He's like a crazy fly, chasing after me relentlessly."
"Although my brother disciplined him, he's already healed. After a simple bandage, he even called me to invite me to a party tonight. Damn it, wasn't his wrist broken? How can he be in the mood for a party? Is he planning to ask me to dance with one hand?"
Jiang Bai was quite helpless about this; Jin Zaihao was really quite persistent.
Jiang Bai was a little embarrassed.
The two were a real engaged couple, and it seemed they were already married and just waiting to get married. I, an outsider, interfered and broke the fiancé's wrist.
Now that they are still persistent, wouldn't it be a bit much for me to come out again?
Now that I think about it, aside from being a bit sarcastic and arrogant, Kim Jae-ho is actually quite devoted to Han Yoo-hee. Should I go and cause trouble?
"In exchange, how about I help you escape when your brother disembarks? You know Kim Jae-ho must have informed his father, and there might already be people stationed at Sanbu Port. Your brother will definitely be in danger after disembarking, but with my cover, there shouldn't be any problems!"
"Jin Zaihao and his gang are no match for you. He's all alone on the ship now and won't dare to mess with you. If you help me get rid of this damned guy, I'll cover for you when we disembark tomorrow night!"
Han Youxi proposed her terms for the exchange.
Jiang Bai rolled his eyes at the other person helplessly.
How dare she even bring up such a condition? Isn't this all her fault?
"This condition won't work!" Jiang Bai refused without even thinking, but he didn't say he wouldn't agree; he just said the condition was unacceptable.
"So what do you want? You don't have any ulterior motives towards me, do you? I won't agree to that!"
Jiang Bai's words immediately put Han Youxi on guard. She crossed her arms over her chest, then subconsciously took two steps back, looking at Jiang Bai with a wary expression.
This left Jiang Bai speechless.
He glanced at Han Youxi helplessly and said dryly, "What are you doing? Although you are good-looking and have a good figure, if you really want to have something happen between us, I would be happy to."
"But who's the stupider one, you or me? How could I possibly make such a request just for accompanying you to a cocktail party?"
Jiang Bai's explanation startled Han Youxi at first, then her face turned bright red.
It doesn't seem like a big deal. Even if the other party made those conditions, I wouldn't agree to them. Anyone should understand that...
Why didn't she think of that earlier?
Thinking about her performance just now, Han Youxi's cheeks turned red; it was so embarrassing.
"So, what conditions do you want?"
Han Youxi looked at Jiang Bai with confusion. She didn't understand what other conditions Jiang Bai could propose besides this.
Money?
Judging from Jiang Bai's appearance, he shouldn't be short of money; that watch alone is quite valuable.
Han Youxi isn't some clueless, naive girl.
Jiang Bai was able to ride the Cupid. Looking at the wristband on his wrist when he was sunbathing outside, it was the key to the top-tier suite. Are there poor people in the top-tier suite?
Obviously not.
So Han Youxi immediately put this suspicion out of her mind. If it wasn't about money or her body, then what was it?
Han Youxi looked puzzled.
She didn't understand what Jiang Bai wanted, or rather, what kind of deal he wanted to make with her.
Chapter 494 Stopped
"Don't overthink it, this isn't difficult for you."
"Your Yongdong faction must have a lot of influence in the Hanyang area, right?" Jiang Bai rolled his eyes at the other person, knowing that the other person had misunderstood again, so he quickly spoke up.
If he doesn't speak up, who knows what this woman will think next.
Jiang Bai discovered that Han Youxi seemed to have a rich imagination.
"We do have some influence. Although our Yongdong faction isn't the strongest in the Greater Hanyang area, we're still quite good, at least ranking in the top ten. We have over a thousand official members. Is there a problem?"
Han Youxi frowned. She didn't actually like what her father and brothers had done.
She couldn't say she knew everything about the Yongdong faction, but she did know some general information. After all, she was a genuine "black heiress" who had been exposed to the underground order in the Hanyang area since childhood.
She didn't understand why Jiang Bai suddenly said this to her.
"I want you to help me find someone. Use your Yongdong faction to find someone in the Da Hanyang area, and that will be our deal. Of course... if you need a fee, I can offer a satisfactory price."
The information Li Qingdi gave Jiang Bai only stated that they had received definite news that Li Yaoji was in Hanyang City and active in the city, but Li Qingdi's people could not determine his exact location. They only knew that he had not left and was still there.
Finding him won't be easy for Jiang Bai. Li Qingdi gave him several locations where he often appears, but Li Yaoji's life is irregular, and his specific residence hasn't been found yet, making it difficult for Jiang Bai to pinpoint his location immediately.
Since it was overseas, it was difficult to pinpoint a target, and Li Qingdi's influence there was also limited. So, after meeting Han Youxi and learning about her identity as the "Black Heiress," he came up with this plan.
Han Youxi had just asked him for help, and he had a sudden inspiration to use that as a condition for asking for help.
"Looking for someone? Does your brother have relatives in the Da Hanyang area? Or is he looking for a lover? Is she pretty?" Han Youxi asked with great curiosity, very curious about the person Jiang Bai wanted to find.
She wasn't usually a particularly gossipy person, but she just wanted to know about this.
"A man!" Jiang Bai said irritably.
Still in love?
How could she even think of that!
"A man? No wonder my brother isn't interested in me, so you like men!" Han Youxi looked at Jiang Bai in shock, then imagined Jiang Bai's behavior. She looked at Jiang Bai with curiosity, blinking her big eyes as if she wanted to find out some complicated love story from him.
"An enemy!" Jiang Bai replied with a dark face.
He keenly sensed that Han Youxi was thinking the wrong thing again.
That Li Yaoji is an old man in his forties, even if you're gay, you wouldn't go looking for him!
What is this girl thinking?
How can someone so young have such a dirty mind!
"Oh, okay, I'll help you find it!" Jiang Bai's answer disappointed Han Youxi, and she lost interest. She had seen too many vendettas and similar things since she was a child, and they were really not interesting to her.
In her mind, men always fought each other for nothing more than money, interests, and women, which had nothing to do with the complicated love stories she imagined, and she wasn't very interested in them.
After saying goodbye to Jiang Bai, Han Youxi made an appointment with him and then left.
Bored, Jiang Bai watched a movie at the cinema, then returned to his room to rest for a while before changing his clothes and heading to the cruise ship's banquet hall.
Jiang Bai had originally intended to wear a suit and tie, but he was surprised to find that he didn't have one at all, nor did he have one in his spatial ring. After thinking for a moment, Jiang Bai changed into a simple white T-shirt, a pair of light blue jeans, and a pair of yellow and blue sneakers before heading out.
They completely disregarded whether they could even get into the party.
The reception was hosted by the "Eros" and was attended by guests from all the VIP cabins and top suites on board. There were strict eligibility restrictions, and only the very top few hundred people were invited.
This naturally includes Jiang Bai.
Wu Tianxi specially booked that suite for him, costing tens of thousands of yuan a day. Moreover, it was booked in the name of the chairman of Binhai Tianci Group. If the parent company of the "Eros" didn't even invite him, then they shouldn't expect to dock in Binhai in the future.
Jiang Bai staggered into the banquet hall, but was stopped at the entrance. A waiter stood in front of him and said politely, "I'm sorry, sir, your attire is inappropriate. Our banquet has strict standards, so please go back and change your clothes."
He spoke politely, but was actually looking Jiang Bai up and down. Jiang Bai's clothes looked to be worth only one or two thousand yuan. The most expensive item was his pair of sneakers, which cost a full nine hundred yuan. The rest of his clothes were cheap.
It's comfortable to wear, but the waiter thought it was a bit too tacky.
The waiter spoke politely, but the subtext was that he was telling Jiang Bai that he was not qualified to enter.
"What? You won't let me in just because my clothes aren't right? I was invited too." Jiang Bai was a little unhappy. Why did he have to change clothes for a lousy party?
He had no clothes to change into. Although there were places to buy them on the ship, those tattered clothes were ridiculously expensive, and Jiang Bai was unwilling to waste his money on them.
"An invitation? Sir, are you sure you're not mistaken? This room is full of first-class and top-class passengers, you..."
The waiter looked Jiang Bai up and down and couldn't help but show a look of disdain.
He thought Jiang Bai was the kind of person who had heard about a high-end cocktail party and was trying to sneak in to broaden his horizons.
He'd seen plenty of people like that; they'd be exposed as soon as he said a few more words.
"He's my friend, can't I bring him in? Besides, my friend is a guest in the top suite, is this how you provide service?"
Before anyone knew it, Han Youxi was already standing behind Jiang Bai, looking radiant and beautiful in a black low-cut evening gown.
"Miss, these are the rules, we..." The waiter saw Han Youxi's dazzling and charming appearance and knew that Han Youxi was not simple. His attitude changed immediately and he hurriedly tried to explain.
The second mate, who was not far away, walked over and asked with a frown, "What's wrong?"
"This gentleman's attire is not in accordance with regulations, and I was preventing him from entering. However, the lady said that this gentleman is a guest of the top suite and asked us to let him in," the waiter quickly explained.
The second mate was the third most important person on the ship and also a mid-to-high-level executive in the company, so he naturally didn't dare to offend him and honestly told him what had happened.
"A top-tier suite?"
The second mate paused for a moment, then glanced at Jiang Bai. Although the "Eros" was very large, there were only ten top-tier suites. He knew each guest before they boarded, and none of them were simple people. Such people could not be offended casually.
Chapter 495 Robbery, Hands Up!
"May I ask which room you are in, sir?" the second mate asked curiously.
He also felt that Jiang Bai didn't seem like a real tycoon, so he wanted to confirm it, but he did so quite tactfully.
"Number 1!" Jiang Bai said lazily, dangling the key in his pocket.
"Smack!"
The second mate slapped the waiter across the face and shouted angrily, "You bastard! This is a gentleman from Binhai Tianci Group. How dare you stop him? Get ready, you're fired. You'll be disembarking when we get to Shanfu!"
The second mate said angrily, "Before the upload, I already knew who the guest in Suite One was. It was Binhai Tianci Group! I've heard of what kind of behemoth that is."
The parent company specifically called to instruct that the guest in room number one must not be offended, and that they should try their best to satisfy him even if he wanted to dismantle the ship.
Their company is a South Korean enterprise, but it mainly engages in trade and exports to China. Cruise ships are just a newly developed side business. They would never dare to offend Binhai Tianci, a company with a huge presence in many port cities in the north.
"Alright, we Chinese have an old saying, 'Ignorance is no excuse,' so let's just let this go." Jiang Bai replied lazily and went inside, with Han Youxi following closely behind.
"Binhai Tianci Group? I know this company. I've heard it's huge and very powerful. I didn't expect you to be from Binhai Tianci Group. Is the president your father? No wonder you're not afraid of Kim Jae-ho!"
Following behind Jiang Bai, Han Youxi asked curiously.
She didn't know much about these things, but she had heard Kim Jae-ho and her father mention Binhai Tianci, one of the main players in South Korean trade, before, so she was very curious.
"Wu Tianxi is your father! He is the father of your whole family!" Jiang Bai's face immediately darkened upon hearing this.
What kind of nonsense is this? When did Wu Tianxi become his father?
If Wu Tianxi or anyone else finds out about this, how will Jiang Bai ever be able to face anyone again? That bastard Wu Tianxi would probably be laughing his head off.
"No, I'm friends with that guy."
Jiang Bai, his face dark, offered a brief explanation, unwilling to dwell on the matter, because he knew that the more he said, the less likely Han Youxi would believe him.
"Really?" As expected, Han Youxi expressed her doubts.
She believed that Jiang Bai, at his age, was the son of the chairman of Binhai Tianci Group and a rich second-generation, but she couldn't accept the idea that he was a friend.
Han Youxi was highly suspicious because she remembered that the group had been established for more than ten years and the chairman was a middle-aged man in his forties.
How could someone like that have such a young friend?
"Youxi!" But she didn't have time to think about that, because a voice came from afar, and Kim Jae-ho, wearing a black tuxedo, was waving at Han Youxi from a distance with one hand hanging around his neck.
As he was speaking, he ran over excitedly, but as soon as he got close and saw Jiang Bai, he shrank back and subconsciously took two steps back.
Looking at Jiang Bai with a mixture of hatred and fear, he said warily, "What do you want? This is a public place! If you lay a hand on me, the ship's security personnel won't let you get away with it!"
After saying that, he felt a little uneasy and quickly added, "I have already told my father about what happened today. The ship will arrive at Shanfu City tomorrow. If you dare to touch me, my father will not let you off the hook."
Jiang Bai was speechless at this.
I haven't done anything to you, I haven't said a word, why are you making such a fuss?
Isn't that incredibly cowardly?
And what do you mean by saying that?
Tell me you've already prepared men to ambush me?
Are they planning to have someone deal with me as soon as I get off the ship?
Jiang Bai had serious doubts about Jin Zaihao's intelligence.
I suspect this guy has something wrong with his head.
How did he even survive until now?!
Jiang Bai had no idea that he had terrified Jin Zaihao today. He attacked without any restraint, breaking Jin Zaihao's hand bones and cleanly defeating a group of extremely skilled bodyguards. In Jin Zaihao's eyes, Jiang Bai was an extremely dangerous person.
He could turn on him at any moment, which made him fearless.
"Get lost, go play somewhere else, don't bother me!" Jiang Bai impatiently shooed Jin Zaihao away.
Kim Jae-ho was helpless in the face of this. He glared at Jiang Bai with resentment, then looked at Han Youxi, and finally chose to leave.
He didn't dare utter a sound as he left, but after walking several meters, he shouted, "You wait, my father won't let you get away with this!"
After saying this, fearing that Jiang Bai would catch up with him, he took a few bodyguards and ran away in a flash, hiding far away.
This scene made Jiang Bai smile, and Han Youxi couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.
"Alright, your problem is solved. I'm going to eat something and then go to sleep!" After Kim Jae-ho left, Jiang Bai shrugged and said to Han Youxi.
After saying that, he turned to leave, but after taking two steps, he suddenly remembered something, turned back and said, "Well... remember what you promised me, I'll come find you later!"
"Why did you wait to find me? I'm right here beside you. Don't you think that as a gentleman, you should ask me to dance?" Han Youxi took two steps forward, grabbed Jiang Bai's arm, and said with a wink.
"Are you crazy? What are you jumping around for? Go home and play by yourself! I still need to eat!" Jiang Bai said this to the other person without any politeness, pulled away from his arm, and turned to leave.
Rather than dancing with Han Youxi, he preferred to fill his stomach first. The buffet in the center of the hall looked quite tempting, much more so than Han Youxi, the "black heiress" who was all looks and no substance.
But at that very moment, something unexpected happened.
"Da da da!"
A burst of gunfire rang out, the sound of a submachine gun coming from who-knows-where, instantly turning the originally lively and elegant party into a chaotic mess. People screamed and began to scatter in all directions.
Some crawled down, trembling, while others fled in panic, and most screamed in terror.
In an instant, the once elegant crowd became chaotic.
"Da da da!"
Another gunshot rang out, followed by an angry voice yelling, "Shut up! Don't move! Robbery! Hands up!"
Faced with this situation, not only Han Youxi, but even Jiang Bai was somewhat bewildered.
Looking toward the source of the sound, bewildered, I saw a middle-aged foreigner, not particularly burly, with long blond and white hair, wearing a black suit, standing there, holding a gun in one hand and a microphone in the other, shouting.
This left Jiang Bai speechless.
He felt like he was a jinx, constantly encountering problems wherever he went. This was a scenario he only experienced in movies, and he actually encountered it on his first cruise trip...
Chapter 496 McDonald
After the foreigner shouted that, more than a dozen people rushed out from upstairs, and the banquet hall doors were closed, with more than a dozen gunmen blocking the entrance.
The situation was brought under control in an instant. The security guards on the ship tried to grab their guns, but were shot dead. Two of them were killed, which caused another commotion. After that, everyone calmed down and dared not move again.
At this moment, faint sobbing could be heard, indicating that everyone present was quite frightened.
"My name is McDonald Gibson. You may not know me, but that's okay. Just knowing my name is enough. I don't expect you to actually know me. My friends and I are here to make money, not to kill anyone."
"If you know what's good for you, I guarantee you won't get hurt. But if anyone doesn't, don't blame me!"
"Of course, you can try calling the police, but we've cut off the ship's signal, so you probably can't make any calls. Also, not only here, but the entire ship is under our control."
"So I advise you not to have any other ideas. There are more than a hundred of us on this ship. Even if you get out of here, you won't be able to escape."
"Now, let's proceed in order. Ladies and gentlemen, please put all your cash, jewelry, and valuables into the bag on your left. We have someone to receive them, and we will then conduct an inspection. If anyone disobeys the rules, I will kill them on the spot!"
"I know that none of the people here are simple; they are all of high status and very wealthy. I don't think anyone would risk their life for something so small, would they?"
McDonald stood on the stage and smiled slightly, appearing quite confident.
He had already done his research before coming here. He chose to act at this time to wipe out all the truly wealthy people on the ship. As for the others... well, they could just be considered as making some extra money.
Those people have limited wealth.
The people here are the real big players.
Putting everything else aside, the jewelry, watches, and other items these people are wearing are probably worth hundreds of millions, or even more.
Of course, he's not that petty. If it were just for a few hundred million, he wouldn't have made such a big fuss and mobilized so many people.
However, these hundreds of millions are just the value; the actual amount they would get after selling the stolen goods would probably not be that high. The cash they would receive after selling the stolen goods would probably only be a hundred million or so. Although that's still a lot, if hundreds of desperate criminals split it, each person would only get a few million or so, which is definitely not worth their time.
"what to do?"
Han Youxi looked at Jiang Bai beside her with a pale face and her body trembling slightly, and unconsciously leaned closer to Jiang Bai.
Now, she feels that the only person who can give her a sense of security is this Chinese man with an average appearance, who can only be described as somewhat handsome.
As for everyone else, including his own bodyguards, they are all unreliable. Can't you see they're trembling with fear now?
They used to claim to be the most elite members of the Yongdong faction; they're nothing but a bunch of cowards.
Once the other side fired their guns, they didn't dare to move at all. At the very least, they should have stood up and fought back a few times, right?
Han Youxi knew that these people were carrying weapons to protect themselves.
As a result, she didn't dare to say a word, and even forgot that she was a young lady at that moment.
Jiang Bai's calm demeanor, on the contrary, reassured Han Youxi considerably.
"What else can we do? Just be honest, they're after money, not their lives!" Jiang Bai said with a smile.
Although he also squatted down with his hands behind his head along with the crowd, he was clearly more interested in Han Youxi, who was also squatting down with her head in her hands and had a shapely figure, than the robbers.
Jiang Bai had no idea what these guys were up to or how they boarded the ship, but he thought they were pretty capable. If this had happened abroad, Jiang Bai wouldn't be surprised, but the fact that they had managed to get through China without being discovered meant they were quite skilled.
At the same time, Jiang Bai was speechless. The hijacking of cruise ships often happens in movies, but in real society, it might not happen even once every ten or eight years.
There are at least a thousand cruise ships in the world, constantly sailing on the vast ocean, including many cruise ships frequented by the wealthy. But they chose this "Eros" ship, and Jiang Bai, who was boarding for the first time, happened to encounter it. He was speechless.
However, he didn't want to resist. Instead, he was quite interested and wanted to see how these gangsters would play their tricks in the end.
Those present obediently stood up, lined up, and walked to the left. They all dutifully put their items into the bag as requested, categorizing them by type: jewelry in one bag, watches in another, and cash in yet another.
There were three people specifically in charge of receiving the items, and four people specifically in charge of checking them; they were quite professional.
As McDonald said, the people present valued their lives far more than jewelry or other valuables, and from beginning to end, no one dared to resist.
Jiang Bai even saw several bodyguards hand over their inexpensive watches while obediently unloading all their weapons and throwing them on the ground.
Jiang Bai was speechless at this.
In the central banquet hall of this party, there were a dozen or twenty bodyguards, though not many. There were twenty or thirty robbers, but... they didn't need to be so cowardly. If a fight broke out, they might not be so afraid to fight back.
It's important to understand that those hired by these wealthy individuals are mostly elites, with very few ordinary personnel. If everyone works together, although there will be some losses, they should be able to put up a fight.
Unfortunately, everyone chose to protect themselves, only working for money. It's not worth risking your life for the boss's money, is it?
It was precisely because of this idea that no one resisted.
McDonald on stage was very satisfied with the audience's performance. He sat down, lit a cigar, poured himself a glass of wine, crossed his legs, and smiled with his eyes narrowed.
No one resisted, everything went smoothly, and it seemed that his goal was about to be achieved.
Once he saw that most people had paid their dues, McDonald stood up, looked at the few remaining people, and said with a smile, "Everyone, don't worry, we're here for money, not to kill you. We won't hurt you, of course. We need your cooperation!"
"I have a list here. If I call your names, please come up on stage. Don't make my people come looking for you. I have photos of you. If you don't listen and refuse to come up on stage when your names are called, then you'll be in big trouble if you get caught. My people don't have good tempers."
After saying that, he began to read: "The first one is Mr. Wu Tianxi, Chairman of Binhai Tianci Group!"
Chapter 497 Illegitimate Child
After McDonald's voice fell, the people present looked at each other, some of them already showing surprise. Most of them were Chinese, including Wu Tianxi, chairman of Binhai Tianci Group.
Do they even know what kind of person he is?
Could it be that Mr. Wu has come as well?
Many people felt hope.
Unlike McDonald, who was a foreigner and unaware of the inside story, everyone present who knew Wu Tianxi knew what kind of person Mr. Wu was.
Many people know about Mr. Wu's methods; if Mr. Wu were around, their safety would be guaranteed.
Don't be fooled by the fact that they seem to have a lot of people. Compared to Mr. Wu's men, what are these kidnappers?
Disappointingly, Mr. Wu did not appear after McDonald's call out.
Han Youxi, who was standing next to Jiang Bai, glanced at Jiang Bai with a surprised look, as if asking, "What do we do now? The person they're looking for hasn't shown up."
"I'll say it again, Mr. Wu Tianxi, Chairman of Binhai Tianci Group! Please come out and cooperate with us, otherwise you will bear the consequences if we catch you. Mr. Wu is a smart man. Binhai Tianci Group is a company worth hundreds of billions. I believe you wouldn't put yourself in danger for such a small amount of money, would you?"
"We're after money, not our lives. I'll say it again, step forward!"
The smile on McDonald's face vanished at that moment, replaced by a gloomy expression.
He was very angry that the first person he asked to go on stage was uncooperative, and the consequences of McDonald's anger were very serious.
He has decided that if Wu Tianxi, the chairman of Binhai Tianci Group, does not appear after this call to action, he will find him and teach him a lesson he will never forget.
Of course, as the richest person on the ship, he couldn't be killed, but the expected ransom would have to be doubled, and we'd also leave him with some souvenirs.
"Um, Wu Tianxi didn't come, so I'm staying in room number one."
At this moment, Jiang Bai suddenly stretched out his right hand, raised it, and shouted.
A single sentence drew everyone's attention. Han Youxi stared blankly at Jiang Bai, wondering what Jiang Bai was trying to do by stepping forward at this moment.
Didn't he know that these kidnappers were incredibly audacious and inhuman?
"Who are you?" McDonald was also taken aback. He hadn't expected his intelligence to be wrong. Wu Tianxi hadn't boarded the ship; instead, a young man had.
"I, I am Jiang Bai!" Jiang Bai said with a smile.
He walked toward McDonald without considering the feelings of those around him.
"What is your relationship with Mr. Wu Tianxi? He actually booked your ticket in his own name, your relationship must be more than just casual, right? Are you his son? No, his surname is Wu, your surname is Jiang, you're not related... Are you an illegitimate child?"
McDonald turned his head, frowned, and rested his chin on his hand as he looked at Jiang Bai in front of him, as if he were lost in thought.
He assigned Jiang Bai an identity on his own, then looked enlightened, feeling that his guess was correct.
"You're the illegitimate child, your whole family are illegitimate children!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Bai almost couldn't help but burst into a tirade of curses.
This is the second time someone has mistaken him for Wu Tianxi's son. The first one was Han Youxi. It's one thing for a little girl to be ignorant, but how come this seemingly shrewd kidnapper is also like this?
Can't you do your homework?
Wu Tianxi was never married!
Where did the son come from, and where did the illegitimate child come from?
Unfortunately, McDonald will never know Jiang Bai's thoughts, and even if he did, he probably wouldn't believe them.
McDonald looked at Jiang Bai in front of him and said calmly, "In that case, Mr. Jiang Bai, call your father and have him send some money over."
"Not only him, but everyone whose name I call out in a moment, come up on stage. We will assess your assets and cash holdings and demand a certain ransom. Of course... we are not greedy vampires, and the ransom we demand will be within your means."
"As long as you can meet our requirements, I guarantee that your lives will be protected!"
"Believe me, although I did such a deal, I am a trustworthy businessman."
"Of course, this requires everyone's cooperation. If you are unwilling to cooperate, then don't blame me."
McDonald said proudly.
As soon as he finished speaking, someone immediately brought Jiang Bai a phone.
Then McDonald said, "Make a call, Mr. Jiang. I think that since Mr. Wu is willing to book your ticket and provide such expenses, he certainly won't abandon you, his illegitimate son. Originally, we set the ransom at five billion, but because of the change in personnel, we'll halve it to two billion!"
"Make him transfer the money to the designated account, and don't call the police, otherwise we'll be polite."
"Go to hell!" Jiang Bai roared inwardly, ready to fight at any moment, no longer willing to play along with these bastards.
Unfortunately, before Jiang Bai could even get angry and take action, someone easily dialed the number, and Wu Tianxi's voice rang out: "I am Wu Tianxi, who are you?"
It seems these kidnappers were very well-prepared; they even knew Wu Tianxi's phone number. I wonder where they came from.
It seems the other party has changed their mind and no longer wants him to make the call. Instead, McDonald took the phone and called Wu Tianxi.
"Hello, Mr. Wu, my name is McDonald." McDonald said to Wu Tianxi in fluent English.
In fact, he had been speaking English the whole time, and most of the people present could understand him. After all, everyone there was quite wealthy, and while they might not have been highly educated, they had all been exposed to English for many years and could understand it.
Wu Tianxi was no exception.
"I don't know you. Who are you?" Wu Tianxi's tone was stiff and impolite, giving off an air of superiority.
In fact, he was only relatively kind and approachable to a limited number of people.
But this man from Hebei is definitely not a kind person, not someone easy to approach, and he doesn't have a very good attitude towards outsiders.
"You don't know me, but I think you should know about the Cupid, right? My men have just taken control of the Cupid. Well, all the guests are in my hands now. Mr. Wu, do you think it's time to get to know me?" McDonald said with a smile, as if victory was assured.
She believed that since she had control over Wu Tianxi's illegitimate son, Wu Tianxi would definitely compromise.
"The Cupid?" Wu Tianxi was a little stunned. Then Jiang Bai heard someone whispering in Wu Tianxi's ear. Wu Tianxi came back to his senses and said impatiently, "I know about this Cupid. What does it have to do with me whether you control it or not?"
Wu Tianxi was indeed somewhat bewildered. He had just heard a report from his subordinates about the Cupid, a luxury cruise ship that had just departed from Binhai that morning and should now be in international waters. There were quite a few people on board, including many wealthy individuals.
But... what does this have to do with me?
He completely forgot that he had previously arranged for someone to book a boat ticket for Jiang Bai.
Chapter 498 Hit him! Hurry up!
Wu Tianxi's reaction displeased McDonald. His face darkened, and he said in an icy tone, "Mr. Wu, things have come to this point, do you still need to act?"
"I have complete control of the Eros. Everyone on board is in my hands, including your illegitimate child!"
"If you know what's good for you, prepare two billion and transfer it to the account I designate before midnight tonight! Otherwise, hmph, you can start preparing to collect your son's corpse!"
After saying this, McDonald prepared to hang up the phone, leaving Wu Tianxi on the other end stunned.
Son? Illegitimate child?
Everyone knows that Wu Tianxi has never been married, so how could he have an illegitimate child?
He doesn't even have a wife!
"Could it be something left behind from a night I spent with some woman in the past?" Wu Tianxi wondered blankly.
But she still instinctively shouted, "Wait a minute... You said I'm an illegitimate child? What's your name?!"
"Hehe, Mr. Wu, you don't believe us? That's true, it's hard for people to believe this kind of thing, but it's a fact. Your illegitimate son is named Jiang Bai, right? You can hide this from others, but you can't hide it from us!"
"He's right in front of me right now. My men have at least a few guns pointed at him. If I give the order, he'll be riddled with bullets. Do you want to give it a try?"
"Or, should I make him say something to you first, and then kill him?"
McDonald said coldly, picked up the phone, and held it up not far from Jiang Bai.
One of McDonald's henchmen immediately raised his pistol, pointed it at Jiang Bai's temple, and gestured with his lip, indicating that Jiang Bai should speak and persuade Wu Tianxi to give him the money.
This scene caused everyone present to turn to look at Jiang Bai, staring at him in shock.
Some people who knew who Wu Tianxi was even starting to get excited, wondering if they should try to curry favor with Mr. Wu's eldest son after this matter was over.
Although Mr. Wu has not publicly acknowledged it, and they haven't even gotten married yet, if this young man in front of us is indeed Mr. Wu's son, then he is a truly remarkable catch.
Being able to please him will bring endless benefits in the future.
Some of the women even brought their daughters and couldn't help but look at their children's appearances. They thought that if they could marry Mr. Wu, even if their child was an illegitimate child, they could live a life of luxury in China.
As for Han Youxi, she looked blank, then seemed to understand something, which made her even more certain of her previous guess. Although Jiang Bai did not admit it, in Han Youxi's eyes, Jiang Bai must be the heir of Binhai Tianci Group without a doubt.
Didn't you see that's what those shrewd kidnappers were thinking?
"Jiang Bai? You mean Jiang Bai? He's been kidnapped by you guys?" McDonald's words left Wu Tianxi somewhat bewildered. It took him a while to react before he asked incredulously.
Jiang Bai was kidnapped? Kidnapped by a group of kidnappers? And they're trying to extort money from him?
Wu Tianxi felt a headache coming on; the world had suddenly become something he didn't quite understand.
He was very curious about just how powerful this person was to have managed to kidnap Jiang Bai.
"Hehe, it seems Mr. Wu still cares about your illegitimate son. In that case, it's easy to talk. I'll let him talk to you and make sure he's safe. You just need to transfer the money to us honestly. I think Mr. Wu is a smart man and will know what to choose!" McDonald said with a smile.
He felt that Wu Tianxi had implicitly acknowledged Jiang Bai's identity, and if that was the case, then the money would definitely be in his hands.
Two billion is unimaginable for most people, but for Binhai Tianci, this amount of money is not a problem.
As for more, he had considered it, but firstly, he was afraid that the other party wouldn't be able to come up with that much cash in a short time, and secondly, he was afraid that the other party would think the price was too high and be unwilling to pay.
At the same time, with so much money, the other party can do a lot of things. If you're willing to risk everything to fight them, it won't be worth it.
This price was carefully considered; the other party would pay and wouldn't press for more, keeping it within an acceptable range.
"You're saying Jiang Bai is my illegitimate son? Hahaha, fine, let me say a few words to my son, and I'll give you whatever money you want later!" Wu Tianxi immediately burst into laughter, seemingly very happy.
This left McDonnell and the others in the hall looking at each other, completely bewildered.
I don't understand what's wrong with Wu Tianxi?
The illegitimate child was kidnapped, and he's still so happy?
Could it be that he/she has been subjected to too much stress and is starting to act abnormally?
"Wu Tianxi, you're the son! Your whole family are sons!" Jiang Bai's face flushed red with anger at Wu Tianxi's words, and he started cursing without hesitation.
Extremely rude.
This surprised everyone present even more. The son had been kidnapped, but the father was not only not nervous, he was even in the mood to laugh.
When the son answered the phone, instead of asking for help, he started cursing.
Isn't the relationship between this father and son a bit too strange?
Could it be that he/she has been stimulated by something?
Or is it some kind of code?
Wu Tianxi on the other end of the phone laughed heartily, completely ignoring Jiang Bai's cursing. After laughing for a while, he shouted, "Good son, it's okay. Tell me how much ransom they want, and Dad will give it to them! Don't argue with Dad, be good, call me Dad!"
"I'll call you grandpa!" Jiang Bai was too lazy to bother with this bastard.
Taking advantage of someone's misfortune, didn't you see your buddy got arrested?
Not only did they not know to help, but they didn't even offer the most basic words of comfort, and they even took advantage of themselves?
Jiang Bai decided to cut ties with this friend from now on!
"Mr. Wu, it seems your relationship with your son isn't good. But no matter what, he is still your son. We hope you can transfer the money as soon as possible, otherwise we cannot guarantee his safety."
McDonald was somewhat bewildered by the terrible relationship between the father and son in his eyes, but that didn't stop him from asking Wu Tianxi for money.
"Money? No money. You saw it yourself, this guy doesn't acknowledge me as his father, so I won't acknowledge him either. Hit him! No problem, draw your gun and shoot him!" Wu Tianxi laughed and said excitedly.
Not only did they not help, they even ordered someone to shoot Jiang Bai, which left McDonald somewhat bewildered.
I don't understand what's wrong with Wu Tianxi.
Doesn't he care whether his son lives or dies?
They actually made me fire a gun?
Are these two people alright?
Wu Tianxi's attitude left McDonald somewhat at a loss, unsure how to resolve the situation. For the first time since the incident, things had spiraled out of his control or comprehension.
When the father heard that his son had been kidnapped, he was not afraid at all, but rather very happy.
The son disowns his father and curses him, and now the father wants to shoot his son?
Has the world gone mad?
McDonald felt like his brain wasn't working properly!
Teacher, the script shouldn't be like this.
Chapter 499 Brother, I Love You
McDonald's envisioned scenario was that he would discover Wu Tianxi's illegitimate son, who, upon hearing the news, would immediately beg him in fear and then give him money. Subsequently, during the phone call, they would put on a heartwarming act of filial piety, saying some tear-jerking words. That would be more in line with common sense.
Now... what is this?
"Wu Tianxi! I'm severing all ties with you! I'm breaking off all relations with you! Just you wait, I'll tear down your Binhai Tianci Group the moment I get back!"
Jiang Bai roared angrily.
I despise this bastard who ordered others to shoot him!
Unfortunately, he was not greeted by Wu Tianxi's angry roar, but by a hearty and cheerful laugh.
The two of them had a good time, or rather, Wu Tianxi had a very good time.
He was busy and stressed in the office when someone called to tell him that he had a son named Jiang Bai. How could he not be happy?
The fatigue from before vanished in the blink of an eye, replaced by an endless feeling of joy.
Instead, it confused everyone around, who didn't know what was going on.
Sensitive people have already noticed that something is amiss, because Wu Tianxi and Jiang Bai's attitudes are clearly not those of a father and son, but rather like those of friends who are joking and bickering.
This has piqued the curiosity of many people.
Several of the wealthy and well-informed individuals paused for a moment before realizing what was happening, their eyes gleaming with intelligence as if they had guessed something.
His surname is Jiang? And he's friends with Mr. Wu?
There aren't many people like that in China.
There was only one person who dared to point at Mr. Wu and curse him without any scruples, and that was Jiang Ye, who was causing a great upheaval in Tiandu.
Thinking of this, several beams of light turned to Jiang Bai, their eyes filled with fervor. If he were Master Jiang, he would be of a much higher status than Mr. Wu's illegitimate son.
If you really curry favor with them, won't they be able to walk sideways from now on?
The two women with daughters were even speculating whether they should let their daughters go over and get to know Master Jiang once things were over.
After all, a big shot like Master Jiang would definitely not take the initiative to get to know a little girl. Moreover, there are certainly more than just the two of them who know about this. Before long, many people will know Master Jiang's identity, and by then it will be too late to make a move.
It would be better to tell your daughter the news sooner and let her take the initiative.
Even if she can't marry Master Jiang, just having a casual affair with him would still be incredibly important in the future.
As for whether Jiang Ye's safety is in question, are these kidnappers in front of him a problem?
These were completely outside their consideration.
Who doesn't know how skilled Master Jiang is?
If this is the old man himself, what big waves can a few kidnappers possibly cause?
Even Hong Kong tycoon Yin Tianchou died at the hands of Master Jiang. It is said that thousands of gunmen were used that time, leaving corpses strewn everywhere and rivers of blood flowing, completely reshuffling Hong Kong. That was all Master Jiang's doing.
His personal combat prowess is astonishing and unparalleled; he is invincible!
Besides, with Master Jiang already here, how could he board the ship by himself? He doesn't even have anyone to protect him.
That's impossible!
I reckon Jiang's men have already started to spread out. They might have wiped out everyone outside. They're just waiting for Jiang's order to kill all these kidnappers in front of them.
They were wrong about that; Jiang Bai really did come alone.
What preparations or backup plans were there?
However, they were right about one thing: Jiang Bai's combat prowess was indeed formidable, and dealing with these people wouldn't be a big problem at all.
"You two… I don't care about your reasons or whether you're his son or not, I'm going to treat you as his son now. Two billion, if it's less than a cent, I'll kill you!" McDonald stood up, drew his gun, and pointed it at Jiang Bai's head.
Time was limited, and he no longer wanted to get entangled with Jiang Bai and Wu Tianxi on this issue; he wanted to resolve it quickly.
The Eros has lost contact with the outside world. If this continues for too long, it will definitely be discovered that something is wrong, even though the ship won't dock until tomorrow morning.
However, their scheduled evacuation time was actually 12 o'clock, and there are still hundreds of people here. We can't afford to waste too much time on this issue.
Therefore, McDonald chose the simplest and most direct method to solve the problem at hand.
A hand and a gun were pointed at Jiang Bai's head.
"Let me tell you, I hate it when people point guns at me. Is Wu Tianxi your real father? You do whatever he tells you to do?" Jiang Bai glared angrily at McDonald in front of him, showing no fear at all because the other man had a gun pointed at his head; all he felt was deep rage.
Jiang Bai said angrily, not because he was angry that the other party pointed at his head, but because Wu Tianxi told him to point at it and he did. Now Jiang Bai harbored great resentment towards Wu Tianxi, this ungrateful guy.
"Are you looking for death? Don't test my patience!" McDonald stared coldly at Jiang Bai and roared.
Unfortunately, he was met with Jiang Bai's fist instead. Jiang Bai really didn't want to waste his time with these idiots. He originally thought they were some great bandits who had made such a big fuss.
Now that they seem like a bunch of idiots, Jiang Bai has no interest in observing them any further.
Dealing with them is the wisest choice!
"bump!"
McDonald was shot in the head by Jiang Bai on the spot, his skull broken by a single punch.
In fact, Jiang Bai was also afraid of getting blood on his body, so he used his fist energy to blow the opponent's head off several meters away.
Blood and brain matter gushed out, startling those around him. At the same time, Jiang Bai had already dealt with the several armed men standing next to him.
"Da da da!"
Gunshots rang out, and a hail of bullets flew toward Jiang Bai. The things on the central stage were smashed to pieces. Jiang Bai darted out like a ghost and rushed upstairs. Then, screams of agony followed.
He didn't want to kill anyone; there were too many people. He wasn't a butcher and couldn't kill them all. He tried to control some of them, but his movements were too fast, and it wasn't as obvious as if he had deliberately controlled them.
He made his move, and anyone he touched was either killed or injured. They tumbled down from the building, some fainting, some dying instantly, and others crippled and unable to struggle any longer.
The shooting stopped in just over a minute, and all thirty-odd people in the room, including their leader McDonald, were killed.
This scene left everyone who witnessed it stunned, their faces filled with fear and bewilderment.
Kim Jae-ho looked terrified. Thinking about the things he had arranged before, he began to doubt his father's plans for the first time. He felt that even if his father had arranged people in Sanbu City, they probably wouldn't be able to do anything to this terrifying guy in front of him.
He can't even be considered human anymore!
In contrast to him, Han Youxi was filled with admiration and fanaticism. She was not afraid of the bloody scene in front of her. Instead, she excitedly shouted, "Brother, you are so handsome. I love you!"