Chapter 659 - Adrenaline Surge (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

Xiang Wan felt an adrenaline surge. She was not sleepy at all.

She wasn’t sure how much time had passed before she noticed some movement outside.

The door opened.

She turned her head reflexively and the light came on.

There were a few people standing at the entrance.

Besides Ye Lun and his henchmen, there was also Cheng Zheng.

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He was just like before, clean and appropriately dressed like a gentleman. His tall stature made him look like an elite, no matter which industry he was in. There was also a feeling that he didn’t like others going near him. Standing beside Ye Lun, the differences between their demeanor and aura were stark. At the moment, he had a grave expression on his face and seemed more indifferent than usual. Even though he saw Xiang Wan, he didn’t show any sign that he was exhilarated to see her alive and well.

Xiang Wan was not used to the sudden light and her eyes narrowed slightly.

They didn’t talk so she didn’t talk either.

Her eyes only stared at the men at the door.

“You’re happy now? This beautiful female prisoner… is your Teacher Xiang.” Ye Lun had his hands in pockets as he smiled indolently at Cheng Zheng. “She’s all well… We treated her like we treat our guests and didn’t even touch a finger of hers.” He looked at Xiang Wan deeply, a teasing smile appeared on his face. “Do you think so, Teacher Xiang?”

Xiang Wan snorted unhappily.

Cheng Zheng spoke, “I want to talk to her in private.”

Ye Lun chuckled and rubbed his nose, lowering his head a little. “Do you think this is possible? Officer Cheng, you’re trying to make things difficult for me…”

Cheng Zheng stared at him coldly. “This is your place. Neither she nor I can leave. What are you worried about? You don’t have confidence in yourself?”

Ye Lun: “Is that a dare?”

“No, I just want to make sure everything is okay before we cooperate with each other,” said Cheng Zheng slowly, “For better cooperation between us, will you grant this little request of mine?”

Better cooperation?

What did Cheng Zheng promise Ye Lun?

Xiang Wan met Cheng Zheng’s gaze and didn’t utter a word.

Ye Lun thought for a moment and laughed. “Fine, I’m open to persuasion. Tonight, this place belongs to both of you. Tomorrow—” He said to Xiang Wan meaningfully, “I’ll talk to Teacher Xiang alone.”

There was some ambiguity in his words.

Xiang Wan furrowed her eyebrows as she listened whereas Cheng Zheng didn’t seem to understand or could not be bothered.

“Thank you!”

Having gained his approval, he didn’t say anything more and walked into the room.

Xiang Wan’s heart felt heavy as she looked at his rather hasty footsteps, waiting for him to stand in front of her.

“Did they make things difficult for you?” Cheng Zheng asked.

Xiang Wan felt her throat tighten and shook her head. “Why did you want to risk yourself? You should know that this is meaningless…”

It was already troublesome enough for one of them to become a hostage.

Now that the two of them became hostages, wouldn’t it mean the rescue mission had gotten harder?

Xiang Wan couldn’t agree with what he did, even though he did this to save her.

Obviously, Cheng Zheng understood her thoughts and remained silent. He looked towards the door and checked that it had been locked. After he walked back and sat on a chair directly opposite Xiang Wan.

“This is the only method that I could think of.”

Besides doing this, what else could he do?

Besides, even if he didn’t do that, Bai Muchuan would have done the same. Moreover, he felt that it would be more advantageous for him to do it rather than Bai Muchuan for he had the skill set to create biochemical weapons while Bai Muchuan was better in investigation and combat. He was suitable to keep the enemy busy while Bai Muchuan was suitable for their rescue.

All these words, he didn’t say out loud.

At this moment, there was no point saying this.