Chapter 1773: Probing His Intentions First

Li Xingyan's brows furrowed involuntarily.

It was clear that he had strong objections at this moment.

But Jiang Baobao did not want her family to turn their hostility toward one another.

So she said, "Now is not the time for internal friction; we should think of a way to solve the problem."

Jiang Motian agreed with her mother's words.

She also wanted to solve the problem.

As for how to solve it...

Jiang Motian thought for a moment, then said, "If this item is truly important to Li Shu, then he will definitely look for Wanyi. When that time comes, Wanyi can deal with Li Shu, and the plan will still work."

Li Xingyan opened his mouth and retorted, "And what if Xie Wanyi doesn't want to help deal with him?"

Jiang Motian's mood had originally calmed down a little.

But Li Xingyan's one sentence made flames shoot up in her heart again!

Taking a forceful deep breath, Jiang Motian raised her eyes to meet Li Xingyan's gaze.

Then she asked, "Why must you always think in the worst direction?"

"Because I don't trust him."

"So what if you don't trust him? Things have reached this point, we have no choice but to do it this way!"

Jiang Motian's tone suddenly turned firm.

This took Li Xingyan by great surprise.

The next second, the air pressure around Li Xingyan became very low.

He even stated his own idea: "We could also control Xie Wanyi and force him to reveal what secret he actually has with Li Shu!"

"You wouldn't dare!"

Jiang Motian suddenly turned into a baring-fanged little leopard, and her tone was very fierce.

And Li Xingyan was clearly going to lock horns with her; his lips moved, and he was about to speak.

But Jiang Baobao beat him to it.

She reminded them somewhat helplessly, "Didn't I say it? Let's not have internal friction!"

Li Beijue also hurriedly chimed in, "Exactly, the matter hasn't even been clarified yet, and we're already arguing among ourselves—it's embarrassing if word gets out!"

Jiang Motian didn't want to argue either.

She glanced at Li Xingyan and said sullenly, "It's Brother who is picking a fight."

Li Xingyan did not accept this accusation: "I am merely expressing my own thoughts."

Jiang Baobao said gently, "You can express your thoughts, but remember, without evidence, you cannot convict someone."

Everything Li Xingyan had just said was his own imagination and speculation.

None of it had any evidence.

And he could not refute his mother's admonition.

In the end, he could only respond, "I understand."

At this moment, Li Xingyan had calmed down a bit.

Jiang Baobao looked at him, then looked at Jiang Motian.

Then she steered the topic to the main point: "Tiantian is right. Now, as long as we get Xie Wanyi to join the plan, we can follow the vine to find the melon, contact Lao Li, and then push the boat with the current to gift the clock to him."

The others listened in silence, showing no disagreement.

But Jiang Motian didn't understand.

She asked, "Aren't we trying to lure out Li Shu?"

"The ultimate goal of luring him out is to get this clock into Lao Li's hands, because there is a state-of-the-art Listening Device inside."

So that was it...

Jiang Motian understood this time.

Speaking of this Antique Clock, it was also very meaningful to Li Shu.

It was a tenth birthday gift Li Shu had given to his son.

If this clock were taken back by Li Shu, it would very likely be kept by his side.

In this way, it would be equivalent to planting an ear right next to Li Shu.

However...

Jiang Motian thought of something.

She furrowed her brows and asked hurriedly, "What if Li Shu discovers the Listening Device?"

"There is a simple Self-destruct Device inside. If that really happens, the Listening Device will self-destruct, leaving no clues to implicate Xie Wanyi."

After hearing this explanation, Jiang Motian relaxed a little.

Jiang Baobao then tentatively asked her, "Then, shall we leave it to you to sound out Xie Wanyi regarding this cooperation?"

"Fine, I'll try it in a while."

Li Xingyan originally didn't want to interrupt.

But in the end, he couldn't hold back and spoke up to warn her: "Don't mention the surveillance to Xie Wanyi; that is our trump card."

"But if I don't mention it, how am I supposed to persuade him?"

"Use a different excuse; you can improvise."

Jiang Motian pursed her lips, thinking to herself that her brother was really good at giving people difficult problems!

Did he think Xie Wanyi was easy to fool?

That guy was plenty smart!

Besides, wanting to cooperate with someone while still hiding things away is simply insincere!

Jiang Motian complained about Li Xingyan's decision in her heart.

On the surface, however, she said nothing.

Because she did not want to continue arguing with her brother in front of her parents.

They say no one knows a daughter better than her mother.

As soon as Jiang Baobao saw the small movement of Jiang Motian pursing her lips, she could tell that she did not approve of Li Xingyan.

To avoid further conflict between the siblings, Jiang Baobao wanted to end this conversation.

And as she ended it, Jiang Baobao instructed Jiang Motian: "You decide exactly how to do it."

Jiang Motian nodded lightly.

Then she returned to Xie Wanyi's side.

At this moment, Xie Wanyi was also looking for Jiang Motian.

Seeing Jiang Motian walking over from the Li Family's side, he assumed she had been bored waiting and had gone to chat with her family.

When Jiang Motian walked back to his side, Xie Wanyi asked: "Do you find it very boring?"

"It's alright."

"If you're bored, I'll take you for a walk in the garden."

"No need, go and socialize."

"Socializing is not as important as accompanying my girlfriend."

As he spoke, Xie Wanyi took Jiang Motian's hand.

And with this hold, Xie Wanyi realized that Jiang Motian's palm was damp.

Jiang Motian herself had not noticed this.

At this moment, all she was thinking about was how to bring up the serious matter...

Xie Wanyi saw her pensive appearance in his eyes.

Afterwards, he took Jiang Motian to a quiet corner and asked gently: "Is something making you uncomfortable?"

"No."

"Then why are you so distracted?"

What else could it be for?

Naturally, it was because she had a secret.

Fortunately, Jiang Motian did not intend to keep this secret in her heart forever.

Taking a deep breath, she decided to go straight to the point: "How do you plan to handle the exhibit you just bought?"

"I don't have any particular thoughts; I'll just find a place to stack it for now."

"That's truly a waste of a treasure. Its original owner must have treasured it dearly. In your hands, however, it's starting to see no light of day."

Xie Wanyi smiled and did not refute Jiang Motian's words.

When his smile faded, he said wistfully: "This is only temporary. I have a premonition that this clock won't stay in my hands forever."

These words carried a hint of fatalism.

Hearing this, Jiang Motian even raised her eyes to look at Xie Wanyi's profile.

Afterwards, she asked: "Can you tell me what kind of employer asked you to find this clock?"

"I only know she is a woman. She didn't show her face; once the item is found, I just leave it at a designated location."

A woman...

Jiang Motian fell into deep thought and did not speak for a while.

While she was quiet, Xie Wanyi held his wine glass and watched the next auction.

The two of them were each lost in their own thoughts.

Not until the next auction ended did Jiang Motian tug on Xie Wanyi's sleeve, signaling him to lean down.

Xie Wanyi complied readily.

Jiang Motian then whispered in his ear: "My parents just called me over to talk about this clock."