Chapter 394 - Chapter 394: Chapter 394: Mother Zuo’s Chest Beating and Foot Stomping Meal (1/2)

Chapter 394: Chapter 394: Mother Zuo’s Chest Beating and Foot Stomping Meal

Zuo Xingyu pondered for a moment before sitting down on a stool.

“The friend I trust has a lot of influence in that area. Besides, San Mao is only a little over one year old, and the other party hasn’t started training him yet. As long as we’re willing to pay, they’ll most likely let him go.”

“So your suggestion now is that in order to save San Mao, we should give the money directly to you?”

Liu Sisi squinted her eyes slightly and looked up at him.

Zuo Xingyu reluctantly stood up, but sat down again after a moment: “The most important issue now is that I don’t know San Mao personally. If we want to find him from the inside, we might need to directly ask someone familiar with him to help us identify him. Because we only have one chance!”

“I’m his mother, let me go. I’m sure I can recognize him!” Liu Zhi’er said eagerly.

“No! Second Sister, you can’t go! That’s too… too dangerous!”

Liu Sisi instinctively refused, even giving Zuo Xingyu a fierce glare as she spoke.

What was Zuo Xingyu up to? She had a natural aversion to him now. It’s hard to deal with such a dark-hearted man. She wouldn’t feel at ease letting her second sister go with him!

“No! I must go. As long as there’s the slightest hope of finding Er Mao and San Mao, I won’t give up!”

Liu Zhi’er had a determined look on her face, then turned to Zuo Xingyu: “Constable Zuo, when do we leave? Do we need to leave now?”

“Second Sister…”

Liu Sisi anxiously tugged Liu Zhi’er’s clothes.

As she looked up, she met Zuo Xingyu’s gaze, and his seemingly amused expression made Liu Sisi’s face feel a bit hot. She immediately glared at him angrily.

Zuo Xingyu’s starry eyes flickered as he stood up, “During the Lunar New Year period, the child should be safe for the time being. You don’t have to worry. Besides, even if we go there, the other party will only release the child after they see the silver leading.”

Zuo Xingyu’s meaning was clear – to save the child, they must first have the money!

“This…”

As soon as silver was mentioned, Liu Zhi’er’s spirits visibly drooped.

That’s a whole 500 taels of silver! Even selling herself wouldn’t cover the cost!

“I said it earlier, we’ll figure out the money issue, but we can’t come up with the silver right now. We still need to gather it. This might take a few days. Xingyu, is it okay to leave in a few days?” Di Yelei asked directly.

Zuo Xingyu’s thin lips were tightly pursed, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes as he heard Di Yelei’s question before coughing lightly.

“I, Zuo Xingyu, will not accept that ill-gotten money.” He glanced at Liu Sisi and continued, “It’s fine! These two days’ delay doesn’t matter. I just returned today and would like to rest for a little while longer before waiting for my friend’s confirmed news. We’ll probably leave after the 15th day of the Lunar New Year. Please make sure you guys are prepared as well.”

As he spoke, Zuo Xingyu picked up a teacup.

Seeing his intention to send them off, Di Yelei naturally stood up and thanked him.

“We are grateful to you for your help, Xingyu. I’ll definitely find time in the future to treat you to some good drinks and catch up on our brotherly bond!”

“No problem, no problem! I’m not helping you just for a couple of drinks!”