From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor-Chapter 324 - 299: Back View

Xu Chunliang said, "Zichun, we’re not here to catch her, we want to help her. Have you thought about it? If you were taken away, wouldn’t your dad be sad? The same goes for this little brother."

Huang Zichun said, "My grandma is not a bad person... Brother... Auntie... I... I don’t know what to do..."

Hua Zhuyue said, "Zichun, let us help you, okay?" Feeling a bit frustrated inside, why call Xu Chunliang brother and me auntie? Do I look that much older?

Xu Chunliang said, "As long as you help me find this little brother, I can guarantee to cure your dad’s illness, and I will also help your grandma with her illness." He had already reviewed Huang Jiucheng’s condition and was confident he could cure him, that’s why he said this.

Huang Zichun, with tears in her eyes, said, "I really don’t know about this little brother’s situation, nor do I know where he is."

"What about grandma? Is there a way to contact her?"

Huang Zichun hesitated, Xu Chunliang patiently waited, seeing that this little girl was having an intense internal struggle at that moment.

Huang Zichun said, "Wait a moment..."

She went back inside and soon came out with a children’s phone. "She gave me a number and told me not to call her easily."

Xu Chunliang encouraged her, "Call your grandma, save that little brother."

Huang Zichun finally made up her mind. She had memorized the number by heart. Her grandma had told her before leaving that she had something very important to do and asked her not to call this number lightly, but she still did. Children’s hearts are kind, and Xu Chunliang gave her hope of curing her father.

After the call connected, Huang Zichun called out to her grandma over the phone.

A good while later, someone responded from the other side, "Chunchun, what’s the matter?" Her tone was very tense.

Hua Zhuyue signaled her to hand over the phone. She moved to a spot further away, not wanting the child to hear the upcoming conversation.

"Huang Si Po, this is Hua Zhuyue!"

The other end fell silent instantly. Hua Zhuyue could hear Huang Si Po’s heavy breathing, knowing she was listening. She turned to smile at Huang Zichun from afar, then said, "One and two is a simple calculation you should be able to figure out."

Huang Si Po indeed understood. She realized that the other party, through Hua Zhuyue, had found her son and granddaughter. Hua Zhuyue was threatening her, weighing two lives against one. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Huang Si Po responded to Hua Zhuyue with silence, but she didn’t dare to hang up, because even a fool could do this math.

Hua Zhuyue said, "I don’t know if you planned this kidnapping entirely, nor how much of the details you’re aware of. You better listen carefully now..." She briefly told Huang Si Po the cause of this kidnapping.

There were many things Huang Si Po didn’t know. She thought this kidnapping was just for money, not realizing there’s so much more behind it. Her son had contracted a strange illness, and she herself was recently diagnosed with lung cancer.

Huang Si Po never considered getting treatment, nor did she have the money for it. Her son’s illness had already drained her savings, and she saw no hope of a cure. She only wanted to earn some money for her granddaughter before she died. She joined the kidnapping for this reason; someone had paid her an advance of 200,000, which she saved on her son’s card for her granddaughter.

They also promised to give her another 800,000 upon completion, securing at least a million for her granddaughter to grow up without worry.

Huang Si Po believed she didn’t have much time left. While alive, she wanted to do as much as she could for her granddaughter, even if it meant taking risks.

She never intended to harm the child’s life, which was one of her conditions for joining the action. If Hua Zhuyue hadn’t told her, she wouldn’t have known that the little boy’s grandfather was a wealthy man willing to pay 30 million in cash for the child’s safe return.

In fact, Huang Si Po didn’t care how much others ultimately earned; she just wanted her million.

Hua Zhuyue said, "As long as you keep that child safe and sound, I will take care of your granddaughter, and I will help find a cure for your son’s illness."

Huang Si Po remained silent.

Hua Zhuyue said, "You should understand me; I’m Hua Zhuyue, and I always keep my promises. If something happens to that kid, you won’t have anyone to bury you either."

Huang Si Po said, "I don’t care!" She hung up after that.

Hua Zhuyue returned to Xu Chunliang, handing the phone back to Huang Zichun.

"What did my grandma say?"

Hua Zhuyue said, "She didn’t say much." Huang Si Po said she didn’t care, but she couldn’t possibly not care. Since she was willing to risk it all for her children and grandchildren, she wouldn’t ignore their safety.

Huang Zichun tried to call again, but the line couldn’t get through.

Hua Zhuyue secretly shared the conversation she had with Huang Si Po with Xu Chunliang. Xu Chunliang agreed with Hua Zhuyue’s action; they had to make Huang Si Po hesitate, and only by instilling fear could they ensure Tong Nianzu’s safety.

Tong Guangsheng was extremely anxious. Wang Jinwu managed to arrive on time, despite the constant traffic jams along the way. Tong Guangsheng regretted not having arranged for a helicopter to bring him sooner.

The thirty million in cash was divided into twenty boxes, each weighing nearly fifty pounds, containing one million five hundred thousand each. Tong Guangsheng had marshaled all available funds, with the assistance of Xu Chunliang. As long as his grandson returned safely, three hundred million, let alone thirty million, would be worth it.

At 7:30 in the evening, the criminals contacted Shu Yuanhang to inform them that all the cash was ready. Only then did they reveal the meeting location, instructing them to reach the Yangtze River Convention Center within half an hour, warning them not to alert the police. Apart from Tong Guangsheng’s family and one driver, no one else was to be involved.

Tong Guangsheng agreed to all their conditions, as long as they ensured his grandson’s safety.

The other party asked about the model and license plate of their vehicle.

After ending the call, Tong Guangsheng told everyone to get into the cars quickly. He and his son and daughter-in-law got into the Mercedes with the money boxes, while others got into two separate cars, one led by Zhan Aihua and the other managed by Wang Jinwu, heading separately to the transaction location.

Both Tong Guangsheng and Zhan Aihua had been through the trials of war and were outstanding combat heroes. Moreover, with Song JianShe who had retired from the police service, they had some experience to handle the situation.

Song JianShe believed it was unlikely the kidnappers would negotiate at the convention center but rather near the docks, allowing for a quick escape. He still thought Tong Guangsheng should report to the police as their current manpower might not be enough to catch the kidnappers.

Tong Guangsheng agreed to call the police but insisted it wasn’t the right time, fearing it might alert the kidnappers prematurely. He only had one beloved grandson and couldn’t take unnecessary risks.

After hanging up, Tong Guangsheng took a weary breath. The day’s coordination had left him exhausted. Without his relentless determination, he might have given up long ago.

Opposite him, Shu Yuanhang watched everything unfold. He reached out, gently patting his father’s knee: "Are you alright?"

"What’s there to worry about? Back when I was fighting in Zhe Yin Mountain, it was far tougher than this." Tong Guangsheng maintained his composure. He couldn’t afford panic now; he was the backbone for everyone. If he faltered, others wouldn’t know what to do. He had to see his grandson’s safe return with his own eyes.

His daughter-in-law, Ruan Xingmei, teary-eyed, reminded, "Dad, you should take your medicine."

Tong Guangsheng shook his head: "Not taking it." Today, if something happened to his precious grandson, living would be meaningless.

Shu Yuanhang said, "The doctor’s advice shouldn’t be ignored." He handed the medicine to his father.

Tong Guangsheng pursed his lips. He might disregard the doctor or daughter-in-law, but not his son’s words. He took the medication, then another large gulp of water from the cup his son handed him, tasting the bitterness.

Just as he swallowed the medicine, the kidnappers’ call came again, instructing them to stop at the Youth Bridge ahead.

Tong Guangsheng directed driver Xiaoliu to park under the Youth Bridge, even though it wasn’t a regular parking spot. After parking the car, Tong Guangsheng followed the kidnappers’ instructions by carrying a box of advance money and climbing the overpass, struggling to hoist the box over the railing, almost getting struck by a speeding electric bike.

The electric bike owner cursed him for being careless, but Tong Guangsheng had no time for such trivialities, wobbling up the bridge with the box, placing it down midway to catch his breath before continuing.

In the car, Shu Yuanhang watched his father’s unsteady figure with red eyes and an aching heart, tears nearly welling up. He realized then the profound meaning of fatherly love.

Tong Guangsheng reached the bridge, and the kidnappers told him to proceed to the opposite lane. Below, a blue truck slowly passed by, and the kidnappers instructed him to drop the box.

Without hesitation, Tong Guangsheng tossed the box with one million five hundred thousand in cash off the bridge.

The truck bed was padded with empty boxes to cushion the money box, which landed in it as the truck quickly drove away, merging into the traffic.

Breathlessly, Tong Guangsheng dashed back to his car, following the kidnappers’ instructions to continue.

Ruan Xingmei handed Tong Guangsheng a towel. Wiping his sweat, he caught his breath and said, "Hurry to the convention center; they want us there in twenty minutes."

At this moment, his phone rang again. It was Xu Chunliang calling him this time.

Tong Guangsheng asked, "Xiaoxu... What’s up?"

Xu Chunliang informed Tong Guangsheng that he had found some clues, suggesting the child might be hidden at Cannon Tower Mountain.

Upon hearing this, Tong Guangsheng paused. They were currently on their way to the transaction site, so he asked his son Shu Yuanhang to look up the location. Cannon Tower Mountain was near Nanjiang Airport in the south of Nanjiang City, while the agreed meeting place was north of the city near the river. The difference was several dozens of kilometers apart.