Chapter 365: 361. A Ransom of 150 Million

Seeing Zhang Ran in this state, the people in the car all looked over; they were now almost at Harbin.

"Brother Zhang, what's wrong?" Huo Zhiyuan asked.

Zhang Ran's expression was gloomy. He looked at Susu and Taotao, who had already fallen asleep, and said in a low voice, "Someone said Siyan has been kidnapped by him."

The group immediately looked at one another, seemingly unable to process this for a moment.

Very quickly, Zhang Ran's phone received another message, and he immediately saw photos of Zhang Siyan and Qian Li.

Before Zhang Ran could speak after seeing these photos, the phone rang again from the other end. "Did you see the photos?"

Zhang Ran took a deep breath, suppressed the emotions in his heart, and said in a deep voice, "How much money do you want?"

This person had just said they only wanted money, not lives!

He needed to ensure Zhang Siyan's safety.

"One hundred million!" the other side said.

Zhang Ran's eyes flickered, and he said, "Fine, but I need you to guarantee my daughter's safety."

Seeing Zhang Ran agree so readily, the other side was silent for a moment before saying, "Heh, that will cost extra."

The hand holding the phone tightened; Zhang Ran seemed to be hesitating, or perhaps reluctant.

Of course, it wasn't that Zhang Ran was reluctant to part with the money, but he had regained some of his reason and knew that agreeing too readily at this time was not for the best.

"How much more?" Zhang Ran asked in a low voice.

"Fifty million. Add another fifty million, and I guarantee your daughter won't have a single problem," the voice from the other side came through.

This time, Zhang Ran was silent for even longer. "Fine, but not just my daughter; no one else can have any problems either."

"Rest assured. It seems you really are very good to this daughter of yours."

"Then when is the trade? How do I give you the money? Transfer or cash?" Zhang Ran asked.

"Heh, cash. I will call you when the time comes. Remember, absolutely do not call the police, or don't blame me for being impolite."

"Do you know how much 150 million in cash is? Can you even carry it if I give it to you?" Zhang Ran asked this.

The other side was also silent for a moment, as if they hadn't thought it through, then said with some shame-induced anger: "Mind your own business. What right does a relocated household owner who got lucky have to mock me? Believe it or not, I'll kill your daughter right now."

Zhang Ran's eyes flickered, and he immediately said, "You misunderstood. I was just reminding you; after all, I don't want anything to happen to my daughter."

"Hmph, I have my own methods. By tomorrow morning at the latest, you must have the money ready for me." Saying this, the person on the other end hung up the phone directly.

Zhang Ran was silent for a long time. Zhang Sicheng and Liu Lu were both full of anxiety, but seeing Zhang Ran like this, they didn't dare to disturb him.

Zhang Ran had now regained some of his reason, so his first thought was who had kidnapped Zhang Siyan.

Was it someone who had a grudge against him?

Or was it truly just an accident?

Judging by the conversation just now, it really should just be an accident.

A moment later, Zhang Ran dialed a number, and the call was quickly answered.

"Old Zhang, it's so late; are you calling me to invite me for a drink?" A hearty, middle-aged man's voice came from the other end.

Zhang Ran was silent for a moment and said, "My daughter has been kidnapped."

"Bang!"

Zhang Ran could even hear the sound of a chair falling over on the other end.

"Old Zhang, you aren't joking with me, are you?"

"Do you think I'd f***ing joke with you about this?" Zhang Ran's tone was somewhat irritable.

"Don't worry, I'll send people over immediately," the other side said directly, without any nonsense.

Zhang Ran said in a low voice, "This time, find me an elite squad; no one else is needed for now. I'll handle this matter myself. Oh, and help me communicate with the Hashi side; don't let this spread widely."

"No problem."

"Alright, I won't chat with you anymore. We'll gather again when this is over," Zhang Ran said.

After saying this, he hung up the phone directly.

"Dayong, call Zhao Hu and have him bring some people over," Zhang Ran ordered with his eyes closed.

He Yong had already swapped shifts to drive; hearing this, he didn't say any nonsense and pulled out his phone.

"Huzi, bring a few people to Hashi immediately. Remember, find brothers who dare to fight; don't let me down, or don't blame me." He Yong's voice was very calm, but Zhao Hu felt a tightness in his heart hearing it on the other end.

An hour later, Zhang Ran drove the car directly into the Municipal Government; the main leaders of the city had already arrived.

"Mr. Zhang, I'm sorry; it was a failure in our work," Penghai said with some apology after seeing Zhang Ran.

In just a short moment, he had already received who knows how many calls, many of which gave him a massive headache.

He knew Zhang Ran; after all, there had been too much news about Zhang Ran during this period.

But he hadn't expected Zhang Ran to have such significant connections.

Zhang Ran said in a low voice, "Leader, I don't want to say any extra words for now. I demand that the technical department be on standby. They will definitely call me again; I hope I won't be disappointed when that time comes."

Penghai immediately said, "No problem, I have already had people set up a special task force..."

"Not needed. I only want the support of the technical department," Zhang Ran interrupted expressionlessly.

Some people were a bit angry seeing Zhang Ran being so impolite, but Penghai didn't say anything, only saying, "Mr. Zhang, I understand your feelings, but solving a case requires some time, and it still needs professional people to do it."

"I have my own ways for this," Zhang Ran said coldly.

At this moment, Zhang Ran did not have his usual gentle demeanor; with Zhang Siyan kidnapped, his mood was incomparably anxious.

"I hope this matter is kept confidential for now. If anyone leaks it and the kidnapper finds out..." Zhang Ran didn't finish the rest of his sentence, but everyone understood his intent.

Zhang Ran looked at the Public Security Bureau Chief and asked in a deep voice, "I want information on the leaders of the local scene here in Hashi."

On the road, Zhang Ran had thought it through clearly: this matter shouldn't have much to do with his enemies; he had already expressed his stance, and they wouldn't dare to do this.

Moreover, before he arrived, information on Li Mingli had already been checked here, and Zhang Ran also knew some of the situation.

Li Mingli's family had also disappeared, and he knew Li Daliang owed a mountain of debt, so Zhang Ran temporarily locked his target onto this.

As for wanting to know about the situation, the people on the ground might know more, and the speed would also be a bit faster.

There was no nonsense here either; after thinking for a moment, he told Zhang Ran the information about some people.

"Leader, I still have a matter here that I need your help with," Zhang Ran said.

"What matter?"

"I need to withdraw 150 million in cash, and it must arrive by tomorrow morning at the latest," Zhang Ran said.

"No problem." Penghai also knew that this matter brooked no delay, so he did not talk nonsense and agreed directly.