Gu Tianming froze for a moment, but instead of looking flustered, his face was full of disdain.
“Ransom? So it was you who took my daughter!” Gu Tianming’s fury surged, and he was about to attack.
“Your daughter?” Bai Jinghong feigned surprise. “That little girl is your daughter?”
Gu Tianming frowned. “Hand her over right now, and I might spare your life!”
He was more than capable of going on a killing spree, but with his daughter still in their hands, Gu Tianming couldn’t risk it.
“So that’s it. Now I understand!” Bai Jinghong deliberately let out a cold laugh. “It seems you two aren’t in league together!”
As he spoke, Bai Jinghong gestured, and his men quickly brought forward the person who had been disguised the day before.
Bai Jinghong said calmly, “Since that girl is your daughter, there’s been a misunderstanding.”
“Yesterday, my men discovered the previous tenant was running illegal operations here, and had even imprisoned a little girl.”
“I rescued the girl. The others fled, but we caught this one. I was just about to hand him over to the police!”
Saying this, Bai Jinghong signaled, and his subordinates moved to take the man away again.
Gu Tianming looked at the terrified man; there was no way he wouldn’t recognize him.
He was one of Hades’ Underworld Guards, Little Four!
He had no idea that Underworld Guard Little Four was already dead.
Gu Tianming looked at Bai Jinghong. “My daughter was rescued by you?”
Bai Jinghong sneered contemptuously. “Do I need to lie to you? Don’t think this young master did it out of kindness. I’m a man who cares about profit. This will cost money!”
“That little girl was bullied by these people, and she’s sick. I’ve already sent her to the hospital for treatment!”
Gu Tianming was already wary, and naturally, he wouldn’t believe Bai Jinghong’s words so easily.
But upon hearing his daughter had been sent to the hospital, he instantly erupted.
“YOU’RE ASKING FOR DEATH!”
Gu Tianming grabbed the disguised man and roared, “Was it you people who did this?!”
A sinister smile spread across Bai Jinghong’s face. “Don’t bother. He can’t speak anymore. I interrogated him yesterday. He said he wouldn’t betray his organization or something, then bit off his own tongue!”
“I figured, in that case, let’s just hand him to the police and let them investigate the mastermind!”
After speaking, he looked at Gu Tianming. “Let him go. I’ll have him sent to the police station now.”
Gu Tianming was completely blinded by rage.
Combined with Bai Jinghong’s provocative words, his suspicion immediately fell on Chen Lin.
He knew Chen Lin was in Dragon Sea.
And within the Hell Organization, their power struggles for unified authority were constant and often underhanded.
Now his own daughter was in trouble, and Underworld Guard Little Four was here. This was proof enough.
He never once suspected it was all orchestrated by Bai Jinghong.
Because how could Bai Jinghong possibly know an Underworld Guard, let alone someone from the Hell Organization? Such a setup was impossible.
If he hadn’t come here today, no one would have recognized Little Four. Even if he was sent to the police station, it would have been no big deal.
But since he was here, Little Four knew his cover was blown. His terrified expression said it all.
If he was sent to the police station now, Little Four would definitely choose mutual destruction. To serve Chen Lin, he’d strike first and bite back at Gu Tianming, setting the police on him.
Then, Gu Tianming would inevitably clash heavily with the police. If they dug up his old cases, he would gain nothing but trouble.
Gu Tianming forced himself to calm down.
Now that he’d confirmed the mastermind was Chen Lin, there was no need for further investigation.
So, Gu Tianming said to Bai Jinghong, “Hand this man over to me!”
Bai Jinghong laughed inwardly. This guy had likely swallowed his bullshit story.
But outwardly, he spoke with righteous indignation. “Absolutely not. They committed crimes, including child trafficking. What am I supposed to say when the police come asking?”
Seeing Bai Jinghong’s firm stance, Gu Tianming knew he was determined to involve the police.
He absolutely could not let that happen!
Therefore, Gu Tianming suddenly erupted, blasting out a fierce palm strike.
The disguised fake Little Four’s eyes widened in shock, and he was instantly killed by Gu Tianming’s single strike!
“Perfect!” Bai Jinghong secretly smirked.
Now, the matter was out of his hands. With the disguised man dead, it was time to sit back and watch the dogs fight.
“You killed him? Are you really the girl’s father? You don’t even want to find out the real mastermind? Handing him to the police was the most appropriate way!”
Bai Jinghong feigned shock and disbelief.
Gu Tianming gave a cold laugh. “I already know who it is. What happens next is none of your business. Now, take me to see my daughter!”
Bai Jinghong looked at him contemptuously. “Heh, you’re pretty full of yourself, aren’t you? I told you, money. Once I see the money, I’ll go with you. Then you won’t have to worry about me cheating you!”
Gu Tianming frowned. “How much?”
“Rescuing your daughter, capturing a man, hospital fees, plus damages to my building… five hundred million won’t be too much, will it?”
“Five hundred million?” Gu Tianming was stunned.
“Too little? Make it six hundred million then. If you want to add more, I’d be embarrassed to refuse!”
Gu Tianming never imagined this seemingly harmless young man would have such a huge appetite!
But six hundred million, he could still afford it. Besides, hush money for what happened today was necessary.
“Fine, six hundred million. But regarding today’s events, you know what to do?”
Bai Jinghong burst out laughing. “Everyone in this line of work knows the rules. I’ll dispose of the body for you. Now, transfer the money!”
“Once I receive it, I’ll accompany you to the hospital! Let you see your daughter!”
Gu Tianming gritted his teeth and signaled to his subordinate.
Bai Jinghong also had Ah Kun handle the transfer.
Gu Tianming wasn’t worried about Bai Jinghong deceiving him. If he dared to, Bai Jinghong would surely die without a grave!
Soon, Ah Kun and the other party’s confidant returned.
“Young Master, offshore account, instant transfer. The money’s here!”
Bai Jinghong laughed heartily. “Good, straightforward! Today, I’ll consider you a friend!”
Gu Tianming also gave a cold laugh but didn’t refute it.
A wealthy family’s playboy, thinking he’s worthy of being my friend?
Afterward, the group headed towards the hospital.
Bai Jinghong and Gu Tianming rode in the same car.
On the way, Bai Jinghong’s acting went into overdrive, describing in vivid, exaggerated detail how miserable the little girl was when he found her.
“She was locked in a dog cage, fighting dogs for food, and she couldn’t even win against the dogs…”
Rage simmered within Gu Tianming. In his heart, he longed to tear that bastard Chen Lin to shreds.
Within the Hell Organization, Chen Lin’s power rivaled his own. He couldn’t beat him openly, so that animal resorted to underhanded tricks.
He’d been wondering why Chen Lin specifically went to Dragon Sea. Turns out, he’d found clues from the very beginning, aiming to seize his weakness and take him down.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Bai Jinghong and Gu Tianming walked towards the VIP ward.
Bai Jinghong was secretly thinking, did that little brat even know her father’s name?
He hadn’t mentioned Gu Tianming’s name to the little brat so far.
And the little brat had simply taken to calling him Daddy.
Inside the ward, Xu Sixin was sitting by the bedside, talking to her daughter.
Duo Duo’s face was full of innocence and happiness. “Mommy, Daddy is so, so handsome!”
“You didn’t see it! Yesterday, Daddy held Duo Duo and beat up so many bad guys all by himself!”
“All those bad people were taken care of by Daddy.”
Xu Sixin felt a stir of emotion.
Bai Jinghong had personally intervened to save her daughter.
Was he hurt? But judging from their intimate scene yesterday, Bai Jinghong probably wasn’t injured. He was very fierce.
“Mommy, where’s Daddy? Why isn’t he visiting Duo Duo? Duo Duo misses him so much!” Duo Duo babbled.
Xu Sixin smiled gently. “Your daddy, he’s very busy. He’ll come see you when he has time. So Duo Duo must be good and cooperate with the uncles and aunties at the hospital for treatment!”
“Mm-mm, Duo Duo will be good!”
Just as she finished, the ward door opened.
