Reborn as a Tough Army Wife-Chapter 837 - 832: Negotiating with Xu He

"I..." Zhou Yunmei still felt unwilling in her heart, but seeing Luo Zhiming staring at her, and the aggressive eyes from Fang Xiu and the others, she had no choice but to agree. "Alright."

Seeing Zhou Yunmei agree, Fang Pingying called Luo Zhiyong and Fang Xiu to prepare the money, planning to go rescue Haohao.

Although no one believed Xu He could cause much trouble, at this point, everyone knew Xu He was committing kidnapping and extortion. Since she was capable of such deeds, it showed her madness had reached a certain level. With her resentment towards Fang Pingying, no one felt safe letting Fang Pingying deal with Xu He alone.

Luo Zhiyong immediately objected, "Pingying, we can't just go meet Xu He like this. She's desperate to meet you, surely with some purpose in mind."

Fang Xiu also disagreed with Fang Pingying going alone. "That's right, elder sister, Xu He definitely won't treat you kindly. Though I'm worried about Haohao's safety, I'm also concerned about you. How about we report to the police and let them arrest Xu He?"

"It's because Xu He has reached this point that we believe she'll dare do anything, so we mustn't act recklessly. Whatever happens, we need to get Haohao out first." Fang Pingying wanted to rescue Haohao but wasn't foolish enough to let Xu He do as she wished. She said to Luo Zhiyong and the others, "I'll go with Zhou Yunmei first. You go consult with Captain Huang, bring a few skilled people along, but keep hidden and don't let Xu He find out. Once Haohao is out, you can come in."

"Pingying..." Luo Zhiyong was still worried, fearing something might happen to Fang Pingying, with a growing sense of anxiety.

Fang Pingying gave him a reassuring look, saying, "Don't worry, I have a plan. I'll be fine."

Once Fang Pingying made a decision, no one could change her mind. Even for Haohao's rescue, there wasn't really another option. Luo Zhiyong had to agree, "Alright then, I'll let Guangsheng notify Captain Huang, and I'll follow you from afar, ensuring Xu He won't notice. If anything happens, just signal me."

Fang Pingying found this acceptable, so she agreed.

Then, according to Xu He's demands, Fang Pingying stuffed ten thousand yuan in cash into her purse and called Zhou Yunmei to go to the place Xu He specified together.

Xu He was indeed cautious. During the first half hour after Fang Pingying and Zhou Yunmei arrived, she didn't show up, waiting from a hidden spot to see if Fang Pingying brought anyone else. She didn't believe Fang Pingying would be so obedient.

Fang Pingying, knowing Xu He's cunning, reached the area Zhou Yunmei mentioned Xu He specified. She had Luo Zhiyong wait at a distance, with Zhou Guangsheng yet to arrive, trusting that by the time she started negotiating with Xu He, he would also be there. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Xu He waited in hiding for half an hour, seeing only Zhou Yunmei and Fang Pingying arrive, she smirked slightly, sighing inwardly. Fang Pingying was indeed sensible this time—it seemed capturing little Haohao was the right move, otherwise Fang Pingying wouldn't be so compliant.

However, just in case, Xu He didn't approach herself, but sent Liu Fengsheng out to negotiate with Fang Pingying, leading her to the specified location.

Liu Fengsheng initially refused, honestly, despite trying to convince himself to do this, facing Fang Pingying at this moment made him feel a bit embarrassed.

"Liu Fengsheng, men do big things, stop hesitating," Xu He impatiently replied to Liu Fengsheng's constant indecision at crucial moments. "Moreover, you're already involved; Zhou Yunmei has probably told Fang Pingying. Do you think there's any difference if you don't show up? If you don't, I'll send someone else, who might not be as gentle with Fang Pingying."

Hearing this, Liu Fengsheng gritted his teeth, agreeing, "Alright, I'll go."

After Liu Fengsheng went out, he looked around and then approached Fang Pingying, calling out softly, "Pingying..."

Seeing Liu Fengsheng, Fang Pingying felt a bit stunned, foolishly asking, "Why are you here? Passing by or something?"

She had her suspicions but didn't want to believe Liu Fengsheng could get this far.

Liu Fengsheng appeared awkward, not replying, while Zhou Yunmei behind Fang Pingying snapped, "Don't ask, he's working with Xu He. I knew it last time."

Upon hearing this, Fang Pingying was unsure if she felt disappointed or surprised. She knew Liu Fengsheng was becoming somewhat extreme after these events, but she truly didn't expect him to work with Xu He.

Moreover, she couldn't figure out why Liu Fengsheng was doing this.

For a mere ten thousand yuan? Even if the Liu family were in dire straits, ten thousand yuan isn't a large sum for him, he shouldn't have done this for money.

For revenge? Did she have any deep hatred against him?

Seeing Fang Pingying staring at him, Liu Fengsheng didn't know how to explain, eventually changing the subject, "Did you bring what Xu He asked for?"

"You mean the money? Here it is, ten thousand yuan, not a cent less." Fang Pingying, given the situation, wasted no words, looked at Liu Fengsheng with a sarcastic smile, pointed at her bag, and then asked, "Where's Haohao? You only asked me to come, and it was clear that once you saw me, you'd release Haohao. I'll give you the money; Haohao can go with Zhou Yunmei."

Actually, after Xu He brought Haohao back last night, she didn't do much to him, only locked him in a room and left him hungry for a while.

Liu Fengsheng said, "Rest assured, Haohao is fine. We didn't mistreat him. You come with us, and we'll release Haohao soon."

Fang Pingying saw Liu Fengsheng trying to lead her into a dark, seemingly endless alley. She feared losing contact with Luo Zhiyong and the others, worried about the uncertainty she'd face.

She intended to delay some time, hoping to catch Xu He and company here. Otherwise, entering would pose unknown risks.

She resolutely insisted, "No way, I must see Haohao first, then I'll follow you inside. Otherwise, we'll part ways, and I'll involve the police."

Liu Fengsheng, unsure how to respond, couldn't bring himself to threaten Fang Pingying.

Having observed Liu Fengsheng from the shadows, Xu He secretly cursed him as a useless man. Concerned about the exposure of staying there too long, she decisively emerged from hiding, mockingly addressing Fang Pingying, "Oh, Fang Pingying, can you really remain so calm at all times? Unfortunately, today, the one making decisions is me, not you."