The CEO is Too Fierce: My Adorable Wife Needs Taming

Chapter 722: The Temptation of Money

Chapter 722: The Temptation of Money

"How many people are outside? State them clearly!"

Even these two sentences were extremely difficult for Mu Xiaoyu to utter. If she didn't escape quickly, she probably wouldn't be able to hold on for much longer.

With that thought in mind, she took Chen Lan hostage and walked out.

The lights were on outside. When Mu Xiaoyu opened the door, there was a long corridor. As soon as she stepped out, she saw two men guarding the door at the end of the corridor.

“There are eight of us in total. One of us went to monitor the doctor who treated you before, and the remaining seven are still here. Mu Xiaoyu, if you let me go, I promise you I won't do anything to you for the time being.”

Do you think I'm stupid?

Mu Xiaoyu sneered and then asked for the exact locations of the others.

There were only four people on night watch; the rest were resting.

When Mu Xiaoyu kidnapped Chen Lan, no one noticed immediately. Perhaps in their eyes, Mu Xiaoyu was just a weak and sick woman, so they didn't take her seriously at all.

"You'd better not make a sound when I go out later. If you make even the slightest noise, I'll kill you right now!"

Mu Xiaoyu leaned close to Chen Lan's ear and spoke softly, just enough for Chen Lan to hear.

The two guards were still talking and laughing, completely unaware of the commotion behind them.

Seeing this, Chen Lan couldn't help but curse the two men in her heart. If nothing happened to her tonight, she would not be Chen Lan if she didn't teach them a lesson!

Seeing that Chen Lan seemed to have calmed down for the time being, Mu Xiaoyu walked step by step toward the door.

They spoke very softly, while the two people talking at the door spoke very loudly, so even though Mu Xiaoyu and the others had already walked behind them, they didn't notice at all. It wasn't until Mu Xiaoyu kicked them hard that they suddenly realized what was happening.

"Don't come any closer! If you dare to approach me, I'll kill her right now!"

"Don't move! If anything happens to me, you won't get a single penny!"

Chen Lan could clearly feel that Mu Xiaoyu had used more force in her hand, and she was already feeling a sharp pain in her neck. If he had used even more force and cut her carotid artery or something similar, in this remote and impoverished place, she would have been left with no choice but to wait to die!

The two men, who had initially been planning to take action, suddenly hesitated.

They are paid to do things for people, and Chen Lan only gave them less than half the money. If something happens to them, they won't get the rest of the money.

"You said it yourself. If the person runs away and you don't give us our money, we will definitely not let you go."

"It was my decision, so you should just listen to her now."

Chen Lan said with trembling lips, wishing these people would use their brains at this moment.

Even if she didn't want to let Mu Xiaoyu go, her life was now in Mu Xiaoyu's hands, so how could she say no?

Chen Lan was furious with these two idiots, but since her life was still in Mu Xiaoyu's hands, she dared not show her emotions at this moment.

Mu Xiaoyu warily observed everything before her. Seeing that they didn't seem to intend to make a move, she spoke in a low voice: "Where's your car?"

"It's under the national highway."

One of them spoke truthfully, saying that since Chen Lan had said she was in charge, if they didn't tell the truth, Chen Lan would be in trouble. So they had no choice but to tell the truth.

After he finished speaking, Chen Lan's face twitched twice.

I've seen stupid people, but I've never seen anyone this stupid!

Even Mu Xiaoyu was surprised that these people would say it so easily.

She felt conflicted. She had always thought Chen Lan was an idiot, but she never expected that the helpers he found would be just as stupid.

But it's better for her to be a little stupid, because that gives her a chance to escape.

So Mu Xiaoyu looked the two people in front of her up and down, and finally asked, "How much money did Chen Lan give you?"

"One...one person was given 100,000."

"100,000? Ha... You're really stingy. You only give me 100,000 for kidnapping someone. I'll give you 500,000 each if you help me get away. Anyway, the kidnapping wasn't your idea, so I won't blame you. As long as I get back safely, I will definitely give you the 500,000."

"Who knows if you're telling the truth or not!"

Their faces showed emotion, but even more so hesitation and fear.

When Chen Lan gave them money to kidnap Mu Xiaoyu, they already knew Mu Xiaoyu's identity. People of their status could afford to pay not just 500,000, but a million, ten million, or even a hundred million.

They know, but whether they give it or not is another matter.

They've already tied people up. Can Mu Xiaoyu really let it go, release them, and even give them money?

These two may be foolish, but they're not that foolish.

Chen Lan breathed a slight sigh of relief and secretly gave the two of them a wink, not knowing whether they would heed it.

Unfortunately, these two were truly stupid. Seeing Chen Lan's look, they thought Chen Lan wanted them to agree.

So the two people who were initially hesitant immediately agreed.

"Alright, you said it yourself, five hundred thousand, five hundred thousand each for the two of us, not a penny less. We'll take you to the car in a bit, but you have to pay half the money before we send you away."

"I'll give it all to you."

Mu Xiaoyu spoke directly, knowing what these two were worried about. At this moment, dispelling their concerns was the most important thing.

Seeing the two men's stunned expressions, she continued, "I didn't finish what I was saying. This 500,000 is just a deposit for you. After I get home safely and Chen Lan and the others are taken to the police station, I will give each of you another million."

"Really...really?!"

"I have no reason to lie to you now, do I?"

Mu Xiaoyu is becoming increasingly calm. Since these people in front of her only want money, then things will be much simpler.

It's not that they weren't tempted, it's just that the money wasn't enough and the methods weren't right.

Now, she feels she did the right thing.

Sure enough, after Mu Xiaoyu finished speaking, one of them immediately took out his phone and tried to hand it to her.

But just then, a gunshot rang out, and the person who had handed Mu Xiaoyu the phone fell straight to the ground. A small, bloody hole was visible on his forehead.

The sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard. Mu Xiaoyu instinctively shielded Chen Lan in front of her, and when she turned around, she saw that Li's father had appeared at some point, with five people behind him.

Even if the remaining man were willing to stand on Mu Xiaoyu's side, they wouldn't have enough people.

More importantly, Li's father and his men had guns.