After hanging up the phone, Liao Yifan's father fell into a long silence.
The longer his father remained silent, the more terrified Liao Yifan became.
He knew he might have caused a real disaster this time.
And the only hope now was that the investigation results from Ying Chen and Min Ziqiong were as he had claimed.
Otherwise, he would pay dearly, even if he survived!
Tick-tock, tick-tock...
Time ticked by, second by second.
Soon, the phone rang again.
Liao Yifan's father answered with a blank expression: "Did you find anything?"
"Yes. Min Ziqiong, from Jianghai, daughter of Min Daqiang. The Min family in Jianghai is nothing special, barely qualifying as a third-rate, struggling small family."
"However, Min Ziqiong is quite interesting. She got pregnant before marriage and has a very strained relationship with her family. She had been living a nomadic, precarious life until recently when she suddenly created a brand-new life essence fluid, shocking the entire world."
"Even companies like Sun Moon Corporation and Baojie Group were willing to invest billions to acquire it. Two representatives from Baojie Group even took the risk, kidnapping Min Ziqiong at gunpoint in an attempt to obtain the formula, but they were shot and killed."
"Min Ziqiong is currently a hot commodity, but due to failed negotiations and broken cooperation with international giants, she is facing a joint blockade from these corporations. She is currently struggling with funding."
"As for that Ying Chen, there isn't much information about him. And this person seems unremarkable. The feedback I received is that he is suspected to be Min Ziqiong's bodyguard or assistant, likely knowing a bit of martial arts. His social connections are basically a blank slate."
Upon hearing this, Liao Yifan's father waved his hand: "Mm, understood. You may continue with your work!"
He then hung up the phone.
Although the investigation into Ying Chen was not detailed, Liao Yifan's father felt it was sufficient.
What reason was there to pay extra attention to a bodyguard or assistant?
If he had any significant background, he wouldn't be working as a bodyguard or assistant!
Instead, others would be working for him!
Therefore, Liao Yifan's father's focus was entirely on Min Ziqiong.
Liao Yifan's father tapped the armrest of his chair and mused to himself, "A third-rate small family, a disobedient daughter kicked out of her home for premarital pregnancy, meaning her family is unlikely to offer her much help."
"So, her only reliance is the life essence fluid formula she holds. Unfortunately, she has already fallen out with those giant corporations, and they have become enemies. Her greatest reliance has instantly vanished."
"This also perfectly explains why she suddenly showed up at our door demanding repayment."
"Because..."
As Liao Yifan's father spoke, he suddenly looked at Liao Yifan.
"Because of what, you tell me!"
Liao Yifan was as panicked as a student caught daydreaming in class.
Stammering, he replied: "Because... because... she thinks our Liao family is easy to bully! Yes, that's the reason! Dad, we must teach her a harsh lesson this time, to let her know how high the sky is and how thick the earth is!"
*Slap!*
A slap landed on Liao Yifan's face.
"Useless! With your character, how can I dare to hand over the family business to you? You can't even see that Min Ziqiong is desperate, lacking startup funds, and can only think of demanding repayment. What else can you do?"
"Is your brain filled with excrement? No wonder you were set up and lost 1.4 billion! If you were me, I'd set a trap for you too!"
Liao Yifan's father berated him angrily.
In his words, he believed that the 1.4 billion Liao Yifan owed was a scheme orchestrated by Min Ziqiong and Ying Chen to trap him!
Liao Yifan, covering his cheek, said aggrievedly: "Dad, I know I was wrong. In the future, I will study management experience diligently and strive to take over from you as soon as possible..."
Before Liao Yifan could finish his sentence, he received another slap.
"Are you cursing me to die soon?"
"No, no... Dad, I didn't mean that!" Liao Yifan hastily explained.
However, Liao Yifan's father had already stood up and left, no longer bothering with his useless son.
"Dad, where are you going? You're not going to abandon me, are you?" Liao Yifan asked anxiously as he followed.
"You good-for-nothing! Fortunately, I'm still in good health and won't die anytime soon. Otherwise, the Liao family would absolutely be ruined by your hands! Can't you use that pea brain of yours to think about what I should be doing when I go out at a time like this?"
Liao Yifan's father said irritably to Liao Yifan.
Liao Yifan blinked his eyes, like the foolish son of a landlord, and after a long while, hesitantly said: "Go to the police?"
"That's right, Dad, let's call the police! Then we'll arrest him for fraud and extortion, and send him to Stanley. Let's see if he lives then!"
Liao Yifan said excitedly.
Stanley was the prison in Hong Kong, housing mostly serious offenders. Most death sentences were also carried out in Stanley.
Therefore, Stanley was once the epitome of hell in the hearts of Hong Kong people.
Those sent there had a nine out of ten chance of not surviving.
Liao Yifan thought he had come up with a brilliant plan.
Unexpectedly, Liao Yifan's father said with frustration, "You idiot, do you think that with Min Ziqiong's current fame, the Hong Kong police will cooperate with us and risk public backlash? Not to mention, even if Min Ziqiong commits a crime, it's not for Hong Kong to punish!"
"Don't forget where you were forced to sign the IOU was on the mainland! If we really call the police, it will be sent back to the mainland for processing! At that time, Min Ziqiong will be like a fish returning to the sea, regaining her freedom?"
Liao Yifan was dumbfounded: "Then what should we do?"
"Hmph, of course, we'll make sure she never returns! She dares to extort our Liao family, she should be prepared to die at our Liao family's hands!"
"Unless..."
"She is willing to hand over the life essence fluid formula as a trade, then we can reluctantly agree to let her go. But only temporarily. Once she boards the ship back to the mainland, we'll immediately find someone to take care of her!"
Liao Yifan's father said with a sinister look in his eyes.
Liao Yifan's eyes lit up at this: "A life essence fluid formula worth ten billion! If I get my hands on it, won't I be making amends for my crime? No, I haven't committed any crime at all, instead, I'll be making a great contribution to our family!"
"Dad, I want a sports car! A Pagani Huayra Codalunga limited edition, it's only fifty million!"
Liao Yifan's father, whose mood had just calmed down, felt a surge of anger again.
How did he end up with such a useless son?
Before anything was even finalized, he was already fantasizing about buying a sports car?
And most importantly, a fifty-million-dollar sports car!
Was he afraid that notorious kidnappers like Zhang Ziqiang wouldn't know the Liao family was rich?
"Get out of my sight and go back to your room! You are not allowed to leave without my permission! Otherwise, I'll break your dog legs!"
"I'm going to Master Hong's martial arts school to invite him over to help us secure the situation. Otherwise, if something unexpected happens, we might end up getting pecked by the eagle instead of catching it."