Chapter 442: The Entanglements of Family, Friendship, and Love

"No, I don't agree." Sheng Hanyu immediately objected.

He didn't mind how much money Feiying wanted, but he would not agree to letting Shi Youxuan go over to exchange for the hostages!

Jian Fu nodded: "Hanyu, don't be anxious yet. I am not senile, nor am I so shameless as to let someone else's child go exchange for my own." He truly had no intention of letting Shi Youxuan go to make the exchange; he was simply at his wit's end and had called them over to brainstorm.

Shi Youxuan had many ideas, especially in critical moments, and could always come up with solutions others wouldn't think of.

However, the situation had to be explained clearly, which was what caused Sheng Hanyu's misunderstanding.

"Why does Feiying want me to exchange for A Ning?" Shi Youxuan felt it was suspicious; she even felt that Feiying kidnapping A Ning and his girlfriend was a ruse, and that his goal was aimed at her.

But she and Feiying were complete strangers, and she had no old grudges or new hatreds with him.

The only thing that could count as a grudge was the kidnapping at the kindergarten in L Country last time!

But they had succeeded last time, and since they kidnapped so many people and not just her, he shouldn't have such a deep impression of her, let alone hold a grudge.

If there was any conflict between Shi Youxuan and Feiying at the kindergarten, it was only that his men stabbed "Alisha".

If that were the reason, it should be Shi Youxuan holding a grudge against them, not them holding a grudge against Shi Youxuan.

She could not figure it out no matter how much she thought about it.

"I will go to the United States to save A Ning," Shi Youxuan decided.

Jian Fu suddenly looked up, staring at Shi Youxuan in disbelief: "Xuanxuan, you aren't joking with me, are you?"

"No."

Sheng Hanyu stopped her once again: "You are not allowed to go. If anyone goes, it will be me."

Shi Youxuan glared at him: "What are you going for? Don't be so self-righteous; don't think you are omnipotent. Will the Earth stop spinning without you? What will happen to Ranran if both of us leave? You stay home and take care of the child."

Sheng Hanyu didn't listen at all: "You take care of Ranran; I will go in your place. There is no logic in a woman stepping forward while a man hides in the back for this kind of thing!"

Shi Youxuan: "Are you not listening? Uncle said it very clearly just now. Feiying told me to go exchange for the person; he told me to go, not you. It's useless for you to go."

Sheng Hanyu took a step back: "I will go with you, and Ranran can stay with her aunt."

The aunt had already recovered and been discharged from the hospital. Although she and Sheng Jiang had not explicitly started living together, the two of them were almost always together walking, eating, and chatting, only separating at night.

Ranran was also willing to be with her grandparents.

But that was limited to normal times.

When Shi Ran heard her father say he was going to leave her with her grandmother, and that both her father and mother were going to a dangerous place, she immediately burst into tears.

She hugged them both and wouldn't let go.

She cried and shouted: "You aren't allowed to go, neither of you is allowed to go!"

The little girl's crying was enough to break an adult's heart.

"Why is Ranran here?" Shi Youxuan only then realized belatedly that her daughter was still by her side; she had been listening to them talk with great tension just now.

She knew about Feiying.

Those vicious thugs had scared "Bitichong" into a serious illness, and she still hadn't recovered by the time she left L Country.

Although Shi Ran hadn't been scared to that extent, she had still been left with a very deep and bad impression.

Now that she heard her father and mother were going to see that person, she immediately broke down!

"Ranran, be good. Stay at home with Grandma for a few days, and we will definitely come back safely."

"No, I don't want to, I won't listen... boo-hoo!"

The child's crying broke both of their hearts.

Shi Youxuan pulled the child into her arms, coaxing her softly for a long time, and swore solemnly that they would definitely come back safely.

She even used past events as examples; how many dangerous situations had they encountered before?

Hadn't they turned every disaster into a blessing?

This was the first time Shi Youxuan had been so patient.

It was because she had no confidence in her heart!

She wasn't sure if she would definitely come back alive this time, but what she could be sure of was—if she didn't go, Jian Yining would definitely die!

Feiying acted ruthlessly and would not bargain with anyone.

After coaxing her for a long time, the little girl finally asked half-believingly: "Can you promise that you will definitely come back safe and sound?"

"I can."

Shi Youxuan answered very readily.

So Shi Ran turned to her father and said: "Dad, you go with Mom. I'll stay with Grandma. You have to protect Mom; I'm worried about her being out there by herself."

She was like a little adult.

Tears fell from Shi Youxuan's eyes; she couldn't control them at all.

Don't look at how the mother and daughter were like fighting cocks without a moment's peace when things were fine.

But when it really came to a critical moment, the little girl still cared about her mother the most.

"Mm, I promise I will protect your mother well." Sheng Hanyu nodded solemnly, more solemnly than he had promised anything else.

Shi Ran simultaneously extended the little fingers of both hands: "Pinky swear."

"Pinky swear."

"Pinky swear."

The family of three pinky swore together: "Pinky swear, a hundred years no changing, whoever changes is a little puppy!"

In the eyes of everyone, it was somewhat heartbreaking.

Shi Youxuan was going to the United States with Sheng Hanyu; she didn't tell her aunt the truth, only asking her to watch the child for a few days, saying the two of them were going to the United States to discuss a business deal.

The aunt gladly agreed.

Sheng Hanyu didn't change how he addressed her, still calling her aunt; it was mainly because he was used to that form of address.

Jian Yixin and Sheng Zerong also went along; having more people didn't necessarily mean more strength, but having an extra person to consult was always good.

In fact, Yun Zhe Hao and his wife also wanted to go along, but they were refused by Sheng Hanyu.

The reason for the refusal was very sufficient—if they all left, what would happen to the home?

Someone must stay at home; the company and the elders of both families all need to be taken care of, and it really wouldn't do without two of their own people there.

In the end, Yun Zhe Hao stayed behind.

When the group arrived at the airport and prepared to board, Lady Jian ran over in a hurry, panting for breath.

She took a Hushunfu out of her bag, presented it to Shi Youxuan with both hands, and begged her to wear it, saying it was something she had specifically prayed for at a temple for Shi Youxuan.

Shi Youxuan put it on around her neck in front of Lady Jian, and only then did she leave, looking back every few steps.

Originally, the old couple of the Jian Family also wanted to come along, but they were strongly refused by the others.

Concern leads to chaos.

If they followed, they wouldn't be able to help at all, and they might even be a hindrance.

From the time Lady Jian arrived until she left, Sheng Hanyu remained expressionless, not even showing a look of disdain; in fact, this was true disdain.

Seeking help only when in trouble and thinking to give a Hushunfu only when there is a crisis—he was not moved in the slightest.

"Take it off, what a piece of junk." Once on the plane, he told Shi Youxuan to take off the Hushunfu; Jian Yixin was still there, and he didn't leave her any face at all.

"I won't!"

Shi Youxuan refused to take it off and even tucked it into her clothes like a treasure, wearing it against her skin.

"This is the first time I've received a Hushunfu; it will protect me."

Jian Yixin looked at her gratefully several times, but she didn't say anything.

At this moment, any words would seem pale.

The plane landed, and apart from the Secretary of Jian Yining, no one recognized the others who came to pick them up.

Standing at the front were two Chinese men around thirty years old; the two flashed their police badges and introduced themselves as International Police, specifically in charge of this case.

There was also an elderly couple with silver-white hair and an extraordinary bearing; they were stunned when they saw Shi Youxuan!

The old woman stepped forward excitedly and grabbed Shi Youxuan's hand: "Wan'er, Wan'er, how did you get out?"

Wan'er?

Shi Youxuan smiled politely: "Old Madam, you have mistaken me for someone else; I am not Wan'er, and I don't know you."

The Secretary hurriedly introduced: "You must be Chairman Shi, right? Let me introduce you; these two are Jin Laoyezi and Jin Laofuren, the grandfather and grandmother of Chairman Jian's girlfriend, Jin Wan'er."

Although the words were a mouthful, the meaning was expressed quite clearly.