I Got Rich in Period Fiction-Chapter 134 Chen Dandan’s Conditions

Director Lin’s expression was stern as he kept signaling Qiao Qingyu with his eyes, urging her not to move, not to struggle, and especially not to attempt any resistance.

He said in a deep voice, "Chen Dandan, we will notify He Xiuyu immediately. Don’t do anything rash. Whatever you want, we’ll agree to it."

Besides him, no one dared to speak.

They were all worried about upsetting Chen Dandan, who had already lost her reason.

Though she knew that if she killed Qingyu, she would die as well, but having already taken a life, she knew her own death was certain. If her goal wasn’t met, she would definitely drag Qingyu down with her.

Qiao Qingyu swallowed hard, her right hand clenching slightly. If it were just her and Chen Dandan, she could have entered her lab space in ten seconds.

But now, under the watchful eyes of everyone, even with her life under threat, Qingyu dared not take the risk of vanishing into thin air before the very last moment.

And if by chance she also brought Chen Dandan, who was gripping her arm tightly, into her lab space, that would be even worse.

But to her surprise, the next moment, a sharp pain shot through her arm, and her hand went limp. Her heart sank as she realized Chen Dandan was indeed a genuine spy.

She tried to keep her voice soft, "Chen Dandan, did you take me hostage because you want to meet that woman who looks a lot like you that I told you about that day?"

"Yes!" Chen Dandan’s response was followed by a somewhat hysterical edge, "Qiao Qingyu, since you knew we looked alike, why didn’t you save her at the time?"

"Chen Dandan, that’s unreasonable of you. I only realized the similarity after I saw you. That day we moved was the first time we met."

Chen Dandan stiffened, and slowly exhaled, "Qiao Qingyu, don’t resist. I’m strapped with gunpowder.

I have a gun with bullets in my hand, and I have two grenades in my pocket.

I’m sure to die anyway, but if you don’t cooperate, I’ll have no choice but to take you down with me."

"I’ll cooperate with you, Chen Dandan, rest assured, I’ll definitely cooperate. What do you want me to do?"

And just at that moment, the piercing sound of a jeep’s brakes sounded on the other side of the courtyard’s wall.

Seconds later, a tall and slender figure moved swiftly and stood next to Director Lin.

From this angle, they formed a semi-circular encirclement around Qingyu and Chen Dandan.

Chen Dandan, who was highly experienced, chose a spot where nobody could sneak up on her from behind because the warehouse’s rear wall was six meters tall.

Therefore, He Xiuyu could only stand next to Director Lin, not daring to take a step further, because that was the boundary Chen Dandan had set.

When He Xiuyu stood not far away, his gaze intertwined with Qiao Qingyu’s.

At this moment, He Xiuyu was no longer gentle or soft, instead exuding an aura of cold and deadly seriousness.

His peach blossom eyes emitted a cold light, his thin lips tightly pursed.

After a few seconds of eye contact with Qiao Qingyu, he was expressionless, as if he hadn’t seen her at all, and said in a cold voice, "Chen Dandan, I’m here. What do you want?"

"He Xiuyu, immediately send someone to bring that woman who looks a lot like me that you captured in Shangpo Village."

Then she raised her voice, "It takes two hours for a police car to get to Xiaxi Commune.

I want to see her within two hours, otherwise, your little wife Qiao Qingyu will be blown to bits."

With a resolve like burning one’s boats, she continued, "He Xiuyu, I don’t intend to leave this land alive. I just want to see that woman. As long as you let me see her, I’ll release Qingyu. Oh, and a reminder—I’m also carrying explosives."

He Xiuyu did not doubt the sincerity of Chen Dandan’s words at this moment.

She had probably been preparing for over half a month.

It was just that no one knew because she was not under control.

But now was not the time to assign blame or to have regrets.

He nodded briskly, "Chen Dandan, when I received your call taking Qiao Qingyu hostage, I had already notified Xichuan to send someone to Xiaxi Commune, and they should have already left the city by now."

Qiao Qingyu did not move at all, simply watching He Xiuyu intently.

He Xiuyu still did not look at her; his gaze was fixed on Chen Dandan.

"I can tie myself up; you can take me as the hostage and release Qiao Qingyu. If she dies of fright in a while, you’ll have no bargaining chip."

Qiao Qingyu, "..."

Inside, she was quite moved, but she wanted to use her eyes to signal to He Xiuyu that there was no need for this. However, He Xiuyu just wouldn’t look at her.

His focused gaze was entirely on Chen Dandan’s face.

To those unaware, it might seem as if he was looking at the woman he loved most deeply in his lifetime.

Chen Dandan let out a cold laugh, "He Xiuyu, since arriving at the base up to now, although I don’t know you very well, I’m aware you’re quite capable. I’m just a woman; other than binding women and children, how would I dare take a big man like you as a hostage? Besides, this matter is not complicated. You just need to bring that woman to me so I can see if she is really my sister, then I will release Qiao Qingyu.

Oh, and don’t try to attack me from other directions. If it doesn’t cause me to die instantly, I will pull the trigger and shoot through Qiao Qingyu’s heart from behind.

Believe me, I’ve studied medicine."

At this moment, Chen Dandan didn’t have the slightest hint of tenderness she usually displayed. Her wrist was strong, her voice cruel. Apart from a slight loss of composure at the beginning, she was sufficiently calm now.

"But do you plan to just stand here holding hostages for two hours?" He Xiuyu asked in a deep voice.

"Doesn’t matter, during training, I’ve stood in the snow for a full forty-eight hours."

Qiao Qingyu couldn’t help but speak up, "Chen Dandan, you’re very formidable."

At this moment, a trace of unperceivable appreciation and approval flashed in He Xiuyu’s eyes.

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"Seal off this area, He Xiuyu," Chen Dandan instructed coldly, "and send away anyone unrelated. Otherwise, don’t wait for me to see the person—I might unintentionally kill Qiao Qingyu."

Hearing the chaotic footsteps, Qiao Qingyu also heard what seemed to be her older cousin’s muffled sounds as if someone had gagged him.

It appeared they all knew, perhaps not understanding the situation, but they had likely been surrounded by the guards or the police on the perimeter.

Suddenly, Qiao Qingyu was startled.

She remembered the sense of something wrong upon her arrival, then being taken hostage, and after the explosion, Director Lin had appeared with the guards, and He Xiuyu had arrived quickly.

Could it be that they had known Chen Dandan was in Xiaxi Commune all along?

He Xiuyu turned his head and whispered a few words to Director Lin. Director Lin glanced at Qiao Qingyu with a complex look, then turned and ordered the small team leader next to him to secure and clear the area.