Chapter 201 Stab Her to Death (1/2)

Ying Qingcang gave Xin Qing a deep stare and muttered something inaudible. Then he carried Ah Sha away in quick steps. Xunxun followed Ying Qingcang unhesitatingly. ”Take me with you, wherever you go with her.”

”Take him,” said Ying Qingcang.

Young Master Shen nodded and gave Xin Qing a worried glance. Then, he picked up Xunxun and hurried after Ying Qingcang. Tang Shuang was the only one who remained there, smiling gleefully at Xin Qing. ”Hmph! Prepare to collect your daughter's corpse!”

At the door, Ying Qingcang's movement stilled when he heard that comment. ”I'll leave you behind if you don't move now,” he said in a strained voice, as if he had to squeeze the words out of his throat.

Tang Shuang shot Xin Qing a final glare before running off. Xin Qing sat down numbly on the ground, wiping her tears twice. Then, she clenched her teeth and stood up. She grabbed the car keys and bolted out the door.

”Ah Cang, Xin Qing is following your car.” Boss Wan's voice sounded in Ying Qingcang's ear. ”Don't worry about my son. He'd rather die if he fails to protect his own bride.”

Ying Qingcang reached up and touched the mini receiver attached to his ear. ”Find a way to stall her. I don't want her to be in danger. As for your son, I'll keep an eye on him,” said Ying Qingcang, glancing at Xunxun beside him. Xunxun was holding Ah Sha with a serious look on his face. Xunxun returned Ying Qingcang's stare with a mocking look.

Ying Qingcang shook his head quietly. He was pretty sure this was what the little brat was trying to tell him with that look: See, you can't even protect your own woman and child. Ying Qingcang sneered inwardly. ”This brat dare mock me...”

The car drove all the way to a small town near S City. The town was famous for its cultivation and production of strawberries; greenhouses were established in all premises. The address provided by the kidnapper led them to the southern side of the town, where a red greenhouse lay. From the looks of it, the greenhouse had long since been abandoned. Its vicinity was barren and lifeless.

”Ah Sha,” Ying Qingcang said, crouching down, ”you must follow Xunxun's instructions later. Don't run around on your own, okay?” Still carrying Ah Sha in his arms, Xunxun glowered at Ying Qingcang. Ah Sha, who was still clueless about the goings-on, nodded her head happily.

Tang Shuang was worried about her son. ”Hurry up, let's go inside!” she implored anxiously.

”Watch yourself, man,” Young Master Shen said, giving Ying Qingcang a look. Ying Qingcang, who was just about to say something, suddenly reached up to touch his earpiece. A look of disquiet morphed on his expression. Young Master Shen seemed to have heard it too. Young Master Shen took several steps backwards. ”You guys go on ahead,” Young Master Shen said, ”I'll check out the area.”

Nodding at Young Master Shen, Ying Qingcang held Xunxun's hand and entered the building.

Tang Shuang trailed after Ying Qingcang. The moment they were inside the building, she began shouting: ”We brought the girl! Return my son to me!”

The interior of the greenhouse was filled with decaying rhizomes and a bunch of wilted, dried up strawberries. A man emerged from behind a broken shelf, carrying a baby in his arms.

”Hahaha! President Ying, so you're hard-hearted enough to see this through after all!” The man had deliberately kept his voice low and deep. A black coat was draped over his figure whereas a mask kept his face hidden. Tang Shuang shook her head in disbelief the moment she saw him. ”It's... It's you?”

This was the same man who had been assisting her by coming up with schemes and plots on her behalf.

Having recovered from her initial shock, Tang Shuang looked at her son and cried: ”Why are you doing this? Give me back my son! We've already brought the one you want.” She pushed Xunxun forward. Xunxun turned around and stared at her. Startled, Tang Shuang patted her own chest. ”Must be nerves,” she thought. How on earth could a ten-year-old kid be so scary!

Ying Qingcang stared at the masked man. ”Do you love William that much?” Ying Qingcang asked.

The man's arm, which was holding the baby, shook twice. Calmly, the man said, ”So you know who I am. Then I'm guessing you already know what my true purpose is? If you don't want me to hurt your wife and child, take your own life!” He tossed a gun towards Ying Qingcang.

”What are you guys talking about?” Tang Shuang stared at the two men in front of her. ”You two know each other?”

Ying Qingcang turned her head and smiled at her. ”I'll explain everything later. Now's not the time!”

The man laughed. ”Looks like you really like her. I've been curious, though. Why do you like her anyway? Her appearance is mediocre. She has quite a temper, and her IQ isn't that high, either. Aren't you worried about the future generation of your family?”

Tang Shuang was about to pounce at the man, but she was held back by Ying Qingcang. ”That's my business,” Ying Qingcang said calmly. ”It's got nothing to do with you.”

”Fine, then! I've changed my mind. It's better to stick with the original plan. Ask your daughter to come over to me,” said the man, holding the baby forward. ”Tang Shuang will follow behind your daughter. I'll pass her the baby when she's within reach.”

Tang Shuang quickly glanced at Ying Qingcang. ”Ah Cang,” she said, ”Hurry up and agree!”

Before Ying Qingcang could speak, Xunxun picked up Ah Sha and took a step forward. ”I'll bring Ah Sha to you,” Xunxun said. Ying Qingcang wanted to reach out to stop him, but Xunxun gave him a look. Ying Qingcang withdrew his hand and clenched his fists.

The masked man appeared to be laughing at something. Tilting his head to one side, he watched Xunxun's slow approach. Tang Shuang followed Xunxun with an anxious look on her face. Finally, they were both standing in front of the masked man. Just when the masked man was about to hand the baby over to Tang Shuang, a loud shriek sounded.