"What? Uncle, are you out of your mind? You don't want all this money? I saw you drooling just now!"
Xiao Mu exclaimed, pointing at the banknotes and shouting at Wei Anguo, almost deafening him.
The other men in black were also surprised. This man had been swayed by money just moments ago, so why was he refusing at the last moment?
"Don't speak so rudely, young man."
Wei Anguo subconsciously wiped his chin, only to find his saliva might have been real due to their astonished reactions.
Hearing Wei Anguo's words, Xiao Mu laughed angrily. He stepped onto the sofa, grabbed Wei Anguo's collar, and with a sleight of hand, produced a gleaming sharp blade.
"You old scoundrel, don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!"
Xiao Mu threatened, pressing the back of the knife against Wei Anguo's face. He patted it coolly. The incredibly sharp blade, capable of cutting hair with a breath, instantly opened several tiny wounds, from which blood seeped.
"Yes, yes... I'm sorry! Don't be impulsive, impulsiveness is the devil!" Wei Anguo hadn't expected Xiao Mu to make a move. He didn't even dare to cover his cheeks, quickly apologizing to Xiao Mu.
He had initially thought these people weren't sent by the Zhan family and, with so much money, they would be easier to deal with.
But they turned out to be wolves and tigers who ate people without spitting out bones!
The group watched Wei Anguo's pathetic display with cold eyes. The room was silent, filled only with Wei Anguo's pleas and Xiao Mu's explosive tirades.
This time, Xiao Jin did not stop Xiao Mu's unruly behavior. He calmly observed Wei Anguo, whom they had investigated and found to be cowardly and greedy.
They hadn't truly considered that Wei Anguo would refuse this task, as taking money to solve problems was a matter of course.
Here, Xiao Mu raised his knife, gesturing with it over Wei Anguo, his eyes gleaming with a bloodthirsty light. He sneered.
"Why not just flay you alive? We can still report back to..."
"Xiao Mu, stand down."
Xiao Jin noticed Xiao Mu's near slip of the tongue and shot him a cold glance, shouting a command.
Xiao Mu reluctantly accepted the sharp glance. He threatened Wei Anguo a bit more before returning to Xiao Jin's side.
Wei Anguo, like a fish rescued from the brink, gasped for air. He dared not look at Xiao Mu again, keeping his head down, fearing he might displease the men in black again.
Xiao Shui pushed the documents towards Wei Anguo and produced a black ballpoint pen, placing it gently on top of the documents.
All that was missing was Wei Anguo's signature.
Wei Anguo timidly looked at Xiao Jin. After the threats and intimidation from Xiao Mu, he still shook his head, indicating refusal.
"Mr. Wei, if you feel that two million is not enough, you can name your price. No matter how high, we can accept it."
Xiao Jin adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses. He had long hair, and a strand of silky golden hair peeked out from under his mask, exuding a unique exotic charm.
Seeing that the person negotiating with him was relatively amiable, Wei Anguo hesitated for a long time before finally speaking.
"It's not about the money, Mr. Jin."
"Oh? Does Mr. Wei have some unspeakable difficulty?"
Xiao Jin said with understanding. Although Wei Anguo's move was unexpected, having weathered many storms, he remained unfazed.
"You must have investigated me before you came. You know I have a daughter, Wei Jin, right?"
Wei Anguo steadied himself, suppressing his fear, and said to Xiao Jin.
"We know."
Xiao Jin raised an eyebrow. Before they arrived, Wei Anguo's background had been thoroughly investigated. Naturally, they were aware of the Wei family's petty affairs.
Wei Jin, a woman who had been sent away, was insignificant.
"You want us to rescue your daughter, Wei Jin?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jin understood Wei Anguo's intention. Had this old man suddenly found his conscience and decided to get his daughter out?
Treating the eldest madam of the Zhan family like dirt and this useless daughter like a treasure, no wonder he had ruined a good hand.
"Mr. Jin is indeed clever. That is my intention."
Wei Anguo nodded fervently, his face creasing into a smile.
What was the use of money? The most important thing was that the Wei family must have heirs! filial piety is paramount, and childlessness is the greatest offense.
Wei Anguo was calculating. These people must be sent by some powerful faction, appearing influential and wealthy.
They wanted him to go abroad, indicating they needed something from him. Therefore, why not use these people to rescue Wei Jin?
Then, the family of three could settle abroad. With this money, they could make a comeback and find Wei Jin a live-in son-in-law.
"Mr. Wei, the price you're asking for is a bit steep."
Xiao Jin broke Wei Anguo's reverie. He put down his teacup, the faint clink echoing clearly in the quiet atmosphere.
The others immediately fell silent. This was a sign that Xiao Jin was starting to get serious.
From Catherine's perspective, money and plane tickets were suitable exchanges. But if Wei Jin was included...
"Mr. Jin, the price I'm paying is never being able to return to China for the rest of my life!" Wei Anguo tried to struggle a bit more. In his opinion, the other party's master must possess such capabilities.
"Mr. Wei, you must understand a principle. Even if we hadn't made this offer, the Zhan family would have sent you back to Africa sooner or later," Xiao Jin said, glancing at Wei Anguo slowly. He let out a sarcastic chuckle, "and you wouldn't have any money with you."
Mentioning the Zhan family, Wei Anguo's face turned pale. For the past while, Zhan Mohan had ignored him. But what if the incident at the hospital reached Zhan Mohan's ears...
"You can name your price. Opportunity knocks but once, Mr. Wei. You should seize it."
Xiao Jin noticed Wei Anguo's change in demeanor. He softened his tone, his words full of temptation, as if he weren't the one in a confrontation moments ago.
The last sentence served as a wake-up call for Wei Anguo. He slowly began to imagine the happy life after receiving the money, the mansions within his grasp. He could even rebuild the Wei family abroad...
But he had no heirs! Wei Yumeng was a bastard, and Wei Jin's release was uncertain. When he faced judgment in the afterlife, he would be reprimanded by his ancestors!
"Mr. Jin, as long as you help me rescue my daughter Wei Jin, our family of three will leave immediately with our tickets!"
Wei Anguo wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He stood up abruptly and said to Xiao Jin with conviction.
The sudden standing of the "caterpillar" was rather amusing, but none of the people present smiled. They merely stared at Wei Anguo with fierce expressions.
"Mr. Wei, are you sure? Is there anything besides Wei Jin that will make you agree?"
Xiao Jin suddenly smiled. He took off his gold-rimmed glasses and took out a cloth of the same color, slowly wiping them.