bayedsolid Chapter 154: 2-choose-1 game
Chapter 154: 2-choose-1 game
In an instant, the air seemed to freeze and a tense atmosphere filled the air.
Every breath of air seemed to be filled with a dangerous atmosphere, making it impossible to breathe. The temperature in the cave seemed to drop suddenly, and the cold air flow attacked from all directions, causing Lin Xingran to hug himself tightly.
At this moment, a hint of paleness appeared on the horizon, like a ray of warm light, struggling to penetrate the darkness and shining into Lin Xingran's desperate heart.
That faint ray of light brought her a glimmer of hope and courage.
She looked up and saw Qiao Qin dragging a heavy suitcase and hurrying towards her not far away.
The suitcase left a long trail on the ground. Qiao Qin's figure seemed a little blurry in the morning light, but Lin Xingran could clearly feel her determination and eagerness.
Lin Xingran's eyes flashed with emotion, and she couldn't help but shed tears. The tears were like pearls that had broken off the string, rolling down one by one. She choked and said, "Xiaoqin, I'm sorry. I hurt you."
Her voice was filled with guilt and self-blame, and tears blurred her vision.
Qiao Qin also saw Lin Xingran, a glimmer of joy flashed in her eyes, her face was filled with excitement and concern, and she completely ignored her own tiredness and hard work. She threw down her suitcase, ran over desperately, and hugged her tightly.
"Are you okay? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"
Qiao Qin looked the person in front of her up and down, her face full of concern and worry. Her eyes were anxious yet gentle, as if she could see through every pain in Lin Xingran's body. Her hand gently stroked Lin Xingran's hair, trying to give her some comfort.
Lin Xingran shook her head, and all the anxiety in her heart finally relaxed a little after seeing Qiao Qin.
She felt the warmth of Qiao Qin's embrace, as if she had found a safe haven. At that moment, she felt that as long as Qiao Qin was by her side, all difficulties could be easily solved.
The breeze blew past, gently caressing their cheeks, and their hair danced gently in the wind.
The two hugged each other tightly, as if celebrating the joy of surviving the catastrophe. The breeze brought a breath of fresh air, dispelling the dullness and depression in the cave.
However, at this moment, a hoarse voice broke this warm atmosphere.
"Have you forgotten something?"
The mysterious man's voice sounded faintly, and he had stood behind the two of them without them knowing, looking at them coldly.
The voice seemed to come from a messenger from hell, carrying with it endless coldness and ruthlessness. His figure appeared particularly eerie in the light and shadow, making people shudder.
Qiao Qin reacted and immediately stood in front of Lin Xingran. She raised her head and looked at the mysterious man with forced calmness. Her eyes were firm, like a burning flame, and she said in a cold voice:
"I have brought the ransom. According to the agreement, you should let Xiao Ran go."
Qiao Qin's voice was clear and powerful, with unquestionable determination. Her hands were clenched into fists, her body was trembling slightly, but she did not back down.
Then, Qiao Qin added, "If you pay us and let us go, the Huo family can pretend that what happened tonight never happened. However, if anything happens to us, Huo Yan will never let you go."
There was a hint of majesty in her eyes, as if she was warning the mysterious man not to act rashly. Her words contained implicit threats, trying to scare the kidnappers and let them go.
next second.
"Of course, according to the agreement, I can let Lin Xingran go." The mysterious man's answer was unusually straightforward. The voice echoed in the cave, making it difficult to tell whether it was true or false.
There was a strange smile on his face, making it difficult to figure out his true intentions.
Qiao Qin and Lin Xingran looked at each other, their eyes brightened. However, before they could be happy, they heard that hoarse voice again.
"She can go, but Mrs. Huo, you have to stay." The mysterious man's words were like a cold wind, instantly extinguishing the fire of hope that had just ignited in their hearts.
There was a hint of smugness in his eyes, as if he was admiring their despair and helplessness.
The cold wind blew past, and the fallen leaves on the ground rustled, as if accompanying the tense atmosphere. Before they knew it, the fire had gone out, and the temperature around them seemed to have dropped a lot.
Qiao Qin couldn't help but shiver. She felt panicky in her heart, as if countless little rabbits were running around in panic.
However, thinking of the pregnant Xiaoran behind her, she forced herself to calm down and said through gritted teeth: "What do you want?" Her voice trembled slightly, but she still tried to stay calm.
Qiao Qin could see that the kidnapper was not after the money. After all, he didn't even look at the ransom of $100,000. Her brain was working fast, trying to guess the mysterious man's true purpose.
The mysterious man did not answer, but looked at Qiao Qin coldly and ordered in a deep voice: "I want you to call Huo Yan."
As he finished speaking, his eyes revealed a hint of eagerness and anticipation, as if he was waiting for a good show to begin.
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At the same time, Huo Yan stood at the dock, staring into the distance motionlessly.
The sea breeze blew the corners of his clothes, making a rustling sound, but he seemed like a sculpture, motionless, with deep and melancholy eyes, as if containing endless thoughts and worries.
Ever since Qiao Qin boarded the yacht and left, he seemed to have lost his soul. He stood there motionless, his thoughts like a tangled mess, intertwined with his concern for Qiao Qin and Lin Xingran.
Huo Yan's face was pale and his lips were tightly pursed, revealing his inner uneasiness and anxiety.
Before he knew it, it was already daybreak. A thin layer of fog was spreading over the sea, and he couldn't see anything on the other side, but he still stood there stubbornly, waiting for his wife and sister to return safely.
Huo Yan frowned, the worry in his heart was like a dark cloud, growing thicker and thicker. Every minute and every second of waiting was like a torture, tormenting him deeply.
Not far away, Bo Zhili also clasped his hands together and kept muttering something.
The former playboy always scoffed at things like gods and Buddhas, but now he is like a devout believer, praying non-stop. This is the only thing he can do.
"Ding-ling-ling——" A pleasant cell phone ringtone suddenly broke the silence.
Huo Yan's whole body shook as if he was electrocuted.
He picked up the phone and saw Qiao Qin's number on it. He felt uneasy for no reason. He took a deep breath, as if to gather his courage, and then pressed the answer button.
Neither side spoke, and there was silence.
Huo Yan's eyelids twitched, and the ominous feeling in his heart grew stronger, like a black mist that gradually enveloped him. Just when he couldn't help but prepare to speak, the other end finally spoke.
"Huo Yan, long time no see." A hoarse and unpleasant voice came to my ears. It was not Qiao Qin, but the mysterious kidnapper.
Huo Yan's eyes darkened, a hint of anger flashed in them, and his hands hanging at his sides were clenched into fists, his bones crackling from squeezing, and he almost squeezed out a word from between his teeth.
"Who are you? What do you want to do?" His voice was low and suppressed, as if it contained the wrath of thunder that was about to erupt.
"If there is any grudge between us, you can come to me, don't hurt them."
Huo Yan's tone was full of threats, and the veins on his forehead bulged, showing the anger he was trying hard to suppress at the moment.
The mysterious man did not answer, but said: "I can let them go, but before that, I want to play a game with you."
Huo Yan's eyelids twitched, and his heart tightened instantly, but he could only suppress the anger in his heart and said in a deep voice: "What do you want to play?"
"A game called Choose One of Two." A mysterious man's laughter came from the other end, which sounded extremely harsh to Huo Yan.
Huo Yan's heart skipped a beat. Although the other party had not yet explained, he could already guess from the literal meaning. Countless terrible thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant, and his heart sank into the abyss.
Then, the deep and hoarse voice sounded again.
"Choose one of the two means that you can only choose to save one of Qiao Qin or Lin Xingyan." The mysterious man's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Huo Yan's heart hard.
Huo Yan's breathing stagnated and his face turned pale instantly. He never thought that this madman would make such a cruel request.
"Impossible!" Huo Yan roared, his voice sounding particularly cold in the sea breeze.
"Don't get excited, Mr. Huo, you only have one minute to think about it." The mysterious man's voice was still cold and ruthless.
Huo Yan's mind was in a mess. Qiao Qin was his beloved wife, and Lin Xingran was his beloved sister. How could he make such a choice?
Time passed by minute by minute, and every second was like a sharp knife, cutting a deep gash in Huo Yan's heart.
"The time has come, Mr. Huo, what is your choice?" The mysterious man's voice came again, with a hint of impatient excitement.
Huo Yan's lips trembled, and he said in a hoarse voice: "I..."