Watching Xiao Ruolin’s furious expression, Xiao Yifeng put away his playful smile and said, "Actually, if you think about it, since these Japanese are so strong, they definitely aren’t just any ordinary force from Japan."
"Moreover, it’s impossible for them to sneak such a large treasure out secretly. They must use something to conceal it and then transport it back to the island country, which would require a major power to provide cover."
"Get to the point!" Xiao Ruolin frowned and huffed.
"I don’t know if you’re aware, but it seems like people from Ishii Group, the number one conglomerate in Japan, have recently arrived in Tianhai."
Xiao Yifeng sipped Xiao Ruolin’s milk tea as he spoke.
"Ishii Group!" Xiao Ruolin’s eyes narrowed, sparkling with a different light as she suddenly looked at Xiao Yifeng intently.
"Are you saying that these Japanese are from the Ishii Clan and they want to use Ishii Group’s channels to transport this batch of treasures out of China?"
"It seems you’re not totally clueless. However, all of this is just my conjecture. Whether it’s true or not will depend on your investigation skills," Xiao Yifeng said with a smile.
Xiao Ruolin glanced at Xiao Yifeng and said, "If what you say is true, I will credit your contribution to my superiors."
In Tianhai, within a park, Dong Li and his girlfriend Wen Ya strolled hand in hand by the small lake, looking blissfully sweet like a couple in the throes of first love.
"Wen Ya, why would you like me when I’m just an ordinary student with no money, no house, no car?" Dong Li said softly, holding Wen Ya’s hand.
A smile appeared on Wen Ya’s lips as she snuggled closer to Dong Li.
"I don’t care about material things, but about a person’s character. You have a good character, and you treat me well. That’s naturally why I like you. Though we don’t have a car or a house, as long as we can live happily together, what does it matter if we don’t have everything else?"
"What if one day you find out I’m not who I am now, what would you do?" Dong Li asked again.
"What are you talking about? I don’t understand," Wen Ya said, looking at Dong Li with confusion.
"Never mind," Dong Li shook his head.
"Young Master, be careful, danger!"
At that moment, six men in black suits appeared around Dong Li and sternly spoke.
"Who are they?" Wen Ya asked with a puzzled look at the men.
Suddenly, several figures rushed over from a distance. The leader, Tan Yun, fixated his gaze on Dong Li and charged forward, sweeping out with his legs.
Instantly, two men in suits were sent flying. The other Black Stone Gang experts also charged in. Although the men protecting Dong Li were skilled fighters, they couldn’t withstand the greater numbers and were quickly overpowered.
"Who are you? What do you want?"
Dong Li stared at Tan Yun with a grave expression, positioning himself in front of Wen Ya.
"Young Master Dong, I apologize, but please come with us," Tan Yun said with a cold command, and a crowd moved forward, seizing Dong Li.
Wen Ya hurriedly called out, but Dong Li was taken away.
Soon at the Dong family’s villa, Dong Xiaotian received a phone call.
"Is this Mr. Dong?" A chilly voice came from the other end of the line.
"Black Stone Gang’s Hei Yao!"
"Hei Yao?" Dong Xiaotian’s eyebrows furrowed. "So, it’s the Gang Leader. May I know why you are contacting me?"
"Mr. Dong, I heard you have a green stone disc in your possession. I was hoping to take a look at it, if possible?"
Dong Xiaotian’s eyes narrowed, his gaze sharp, "Gang Leader Hei, you must be joking. I know nothing of any green stone disc."
"Is that so? Well, I wonder if Mr. Dong would be willing to exchange his son for the green stone disc," Hei Yao said with a cold laugh.
Suddenly, Dong Xiaotian’s expression darkened, and a terrifying murderous intent emanated from his being. He coldly said, "You’ve kidnapped my son?"
At that moment, a figure rushed into the villa, urgently looking at Dong Xiaotian, saying, "Chairman Dong, there’s been trouble."
"What happened?" Dong Xiaotian tensed up as he looked at the person.
"The Young Master has been kidnapped!" the figure blurted out.
Dong Xiaotian’s complexion turned particularly unsightly, an icy aura enveloping him as he gripped the phone and roared, "Hei Yao, you’ve got some nerve to lay hands on my son. Do you really think the Black Stone Gang can do as they please?"
"Oh, not at all. I am nowhere near Mr. Dong’s level. Please rest assured, I will not harm your son. However, everything will depend on Mr. Dong’s sincerity now. Tonight, at ten, inside the warehouse at Shuidu Wharf, I’ll see you, Mr. Dong."
After uttering those words, Hei Yao hung up the call, while Dong Xiaotian, gripping the phone tightly, crushed it into pieces with a boom.
"What’s wrong, Xiaotian?"
Dong Xiaotian’s lover, Xiufang, came over, looking at him in surprise.
"Li’er has been kidnapped," Dong Xiaotian said with a heavy voice.
"What? Li’er has been kidnapped? What are we going to do? Who did it, what do they want, money?" Xiufang spoke with worry.
"No, they want the green stone disc!" Dong Xiaotian’s eyes flashed coldly.
"Green stone disc? What is that?"
"You don’t need to know that," Dong Xiaotian responded tersely, then directed his gaze towards his subordinate, "Invite Mr. Long over here."
"Yes, Chairman," the subordinate nodded and quickly left. Dong Xiaotian rose and walked towards his study, while Xiufang’s eyes sparkled with an unusual light.
In a room within the villa, Xiufang appeared, took out her phone, and quickly made a call.
"Hello, what’s up?" A deep voice came from the other end.
"Dong Li has been kidnapped. The kidnappers seem to want Dong Xiaotian to trade something called a green stone disc in exchange. Moreover, Dong Xiaotian has already called for Long Yun," Xiufang whispered.
"Alright, I got it, baby, thank you," a voice brimming with affection came through.
Xiufang blushed, smiled sweetly, then ended the call and cautiously deleted the call log before leaving the room.
Minutes later, in Dong Xiaotian’s study, the figure of Long Yun appeared, his gaze settled on Dong Xiaotian in front of him.