Chapter 266: Chapter 266: Either Or (2)

Feng Qian repeated Xia Xinyu’s demands, word by word.

Darkness churned in He Jingyao’s eyes, and the muscles on his cheeks twitched slightly–he was evidently furious to the extreme!

“Sir,” Feng Qian said, glancing at Xia Bangguo, “Xia Xinyu doesn’t care at all about her biological father’s safety… I suspect there’s something wrong with her mentality.”

“You mean, we can’t force our way in, we can’t provoke her,” He Jingyao stated expressionlessly.

Feng Qian nodded gravely.

“What’s the situation inside, how are the people distributed?” He Jingyao inquired.

Feng Qian immediately responded with clarity, “Besides Xia Xinyu, there are sixteen others guarding the door, each armed with a gun. Seven of them are just filler, but the other nine are well-trained and difficult to deal with. The room where the Young Mistress and the Miss are located has no windows, so they only guarded the door.”

He Jingyao nodded, pondering for a long time without speaking.

Li Bo spoke softly, “Young Master, at least we can first rescue one person…”

The implication was for He Jingyao to make a choice first.

He Jingyao looked sharply at Li Bo, “What do you think we should choose?”

Li Bo’s expression remained unchanged, “The Miss is emotionally unstable and easily stimulated. If it’s just her, it would be detrimental to our rescue operation.”

His underlying meaning was that he believed He Ziyi should be the one to escape first.

“The Young Mistress is kind-hearted; she will understand,” Li Bo continued.

He Jingyao pursed his lips and fell silent once again.

Indeed, logically everyone knew how to choose, but for the person being left behind, even if understood logically, how could it be without resentment.

Most importantly, how could he bear to leave Su Zixi there alone.

Although he would try everything to rescue her, the risk would always exist.

Moreover, compared to Ziyi, Xia Xinyu was more likely to harm Su Zixi!

Just yesterday, he had just decided to become a true husband and wife with her. He had even prepared a candlelight dinner, ready to surprise her.

He also knew how much she was looking forward to the “date” that evening.

That woman, appearing frail and timid, yet within her bones, she possessed a unique tenacity.

He Jingyao had always known she was not a weak woman; perhaps she would make an even more rational choice than him.

But he couldn’t leave her alone!

Once this decision was made by him, even if Su Zixi didn’t mind, he wouldn’t be able to forgive himself!

He Jingyao suddenly closed his eyes!

When he opened them again, his eyes had regained a chilling calm.

“Young Master, Madam said the Miss can’t be stimulated anymore,” Li Bo gently started, reminding him again.

“Ziyi,” He Jingyao finally spoke and directed Feng Qian, “Go bring Ziyi back.”

His voice was unnaturally calm, yet it carried an undeniable power and determination.

Li Bo looked at him with some surprise.

The Young Master making this decision wasn’t surprising, but he shouldn’t be this calm, unless…

Seemingly thinking of a possibility, Li Bo’s face gradually changed.

Feng Qian, however, did not consider that much. He nodded, turned, and walked back into Tianshui City.

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Upon receiving He Jingyao’s response through Feng Qian, Xia Xinyu couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

“Very good. Worthy of being Young Master He,” she said with a radiant smile, “Wait a moment, I’ll bring Ziyi out immediately.”