pdf-ebookys Chapter 354 He looks a lot like one person
Chapter 354 He looks a lot like one person
Finally, Mr. Li arrived at Mr. Zhao's location with a group of his men. The 56th floor of the Baidong Building was bustling with activity. Mr. Li had just arrived but saw nothing.
"Mr. Zhao, what exactly do you want?" Mr. Li asked loudly, his eyes filled with anger and vigilance.
No one responded.
The next second, Mr. Li called Mr. Zhao, and Mr. Zhao's cold voice came from the other end, saying, "Mr. Li, you don't need to be so agitated. I just want to talk to you about a business deal. As long as you transfer your shares to me, I will release your wife."
Mr. Li was thinking about his wife; they were bound together by too many interests.
He knew he couldn't easily agree to Mr. Zhao's request, but he couldn't bear to watch his wife disappear.
So we split into two groups. I was responsible for contacting some reliable friends and preparing some necessary equipment and manpower, just in case. Jiang Yichen, on the other hand, continued to investigate General Manager Zhao's movements in depth, trying to find his weaknesses.
As night fell, the tension and excitement of the day receded like a tide, and the city lights began to twinkle. Jiang Yichen and I dragged our weary bodies home.
As soon as we opened the door, the warm light greeted us like an old friend, and the familiar atmosphere of home instantly enveloped us. There, we saw Jiang Yichen's father sitting on the sofa in the living room, holding their beloved granddaughter, Xiao Huai, in his arms.
Little Huai's rosy cheeks and round eyes, like two bright black gems, were curiously observing everything around him. Father Jiang's face was beaming with a smile, a smile as warm and gentle as the spring sun.
Seeing us return, Mr. Jiang slightly raised his head, his gaze sweeping over us gently. I quickly and politely greeted him, "Dad." This time, Mr. Jiang's eyes lacked their usual aloofness; the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, and he nodded gently. Although he didn't say much, his attitude was clearly much better than before.
Jiang Yichen strode to his father's side, his eyes sparkling with joy. He knelt down and gently patted Xiao Huai's head. Xiao Huai seemed to sense his father's presence, waving his little hands and giggling. The clear laughter echoed in the room like silver bells, dispelling the fatigue and gloom of the day.
Suddenly, Xiao Huai began to clumsily move his little body on Jiang's father's lap, trying to crawl forward. Jiang Yichen's eyes lit up instantly, and he excitedly shouted, "Baby can crawl!" His voice was full of surprise and pride, as if he had discovered the most precious treasure in the world.
I quickly went over and watched Xiao Huai crawling with all his might, my heart filled with joy. Xiao Huai's little arms and legs moved constantly, and although he crawled crookedly, each step forward was full of boundless energy.
Jiang Yichen excitedly said to his father, "Dad, look, Xiao Huai has made great progress!"
Jiang's father smiled and said, "Yes, children grow up quickly; they've learned so many skills in the blink of an eye."
Hearing the noise, the older woman came out of the room. When she saw Xiao Huai crawling, her eyes lit up, and she said with a smile, "Wow, Xiao Huai is crawling so well, just like a little explorer!"
She turned to look at me, and unlike before, looked directly into my eyes. "I was so worried about you all during the day. I'm so glad you're all back safe and sound."
I replied with a smile, "Auntie, it's all over now, it's alright."
The older woman patted my hand and nodded, saying, "It's all over now. May everything go smoothly for us from now on."
Then, looking at Jiang Yichen, she joked, "You two should spend more time with Xiao Huai and watch her grow up." The family was filled with warmth amidst the laughter and chatter.
The next day, in the luxurious office on the 56th floor of the Baidong Building, the atmosphere was so tense it felt like the air itself could ignite. General Manager Zhao and General Manager Li stood facing each other. General Manager Zhao sat in his large executive chair, his hands clasped in front of his chest, a confident smile playing on his lips; General Manager Li stood in front of his desk, his eyes blazing with fury, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.
"Mr. Li, don't be so stubborn. Transfer the shares to me, and your wife will be back in your life safe and sound right away," Mr. Zhao said slowly, his eyes revealing greed and cunning.
Mr. Li's eyes widened in anger as he roared, "Mr. Zhao, you're despicable! You kidnapped my wife for shares! Do you think I'll be afraid of you like that?"
Just as the two were locked in a stalemate, Jiang Yichen and I rushed over. As soon as we entered, we quickly stood next to President Li, creating a three-on-one situation. Outside the window, the bustling city traffic and skyscrapers stretched out before us, but at that moment, no one was in the mood to appreciate the view.
However, Mr. Li firmly disagreed with calling the police, fearing that it would anger Mr. Zhao and cause Ye Huating to suffer unto death.
When Mr. Zhao saw the three of us, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his arrogant demeanor. He stood up, paced around his desk, and said sarcastically, "Oh, you've all come. But do you think three people can do anything to me? This 56th floor of the Baidong Building is all my territory."
Jiang Yichen stepped forward, his eyes cold and stern, and said, "President Zhao, don't be too smug. Release Ye Huating and we might give you another chance; otherwise, you won't have an easy time today."
Mr. Zhao stopped and sneered, "Hmph, trying to scare me? Let me tell you, Ye Huating is perfectly safe. As long as Mr. Li obediently signs the share transfer agreement, I guarantee she will be unharmed."
Mr. Li gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead: "Mr. Zhao, you can have shares, I can give you some, but you must release my wife first."
Mr. Zhao crossed his arms and said dismissively, "Mr. Li, are you trying to negotiate with me? I don't have that much patience. Either sign now, or you go to the police station and turn yourself in."
The atmosphere grew increasingly tense; we could sense Mr. Zhao's madness and determination. Mr. Li, on the other hand, was painfully weighing his options: he didn't want to easily give up his shares, nor did he want his wife to be harmed.
"Sit down and let's talk this over properly. Besides, all the money has been invested in Miss Gu's business. Where do I have any money left besides the shares?"
Mr. Li first calmed Mr. Zhao down and tried to mediate, but at that moment, all I wanted to know was where Ye Huating was.
"Mr. Li, although that's what you say, don't forget that your wife is still nowhere to be found."
Mr. Li glanced at me timidly, then began questioning Mr. Zhao again.
"You got to this company entirely because of me, and now you repay kindness with enmity. How could I have been so blind to let you stay in the group for so long? I never imagined you would turn out to be such an ingrate."
Mr. Zhao looked intently at Mr. Li and said, "Do you know why I insisted on coming to this company in the first place?"
Through Zhao's eyes and brows, Li sensed something was amiss. Back then, he was just a minor leader. Although he could get Zhao into the company, Zhao resembled someone else.