Chapter 2270 - 2271: Exchange
Xiahou Yutong and Qiu Shuihan have only one daughter, Qiu Ruoxi, whom they cherish dearly.
Now Ye Xunhuan says Qiu Ruoxi is in the hands of the King. How could Xiahou Yutong possibly remain calm?
Mu Shuyi, seeing Xiahou Yutong starting to tremble uncontrollably, immediately supported her, asking with concern, "Yutong, are you okay?"
At that moment, Xiahou Yutong’s face paled slightly, gently shaking her head: "Mom, I’m okay!"
As she spoke, Xiahou Yutong’s gaze fell on Ye Xunhuan: "Xunhuan, you... you say Ruoxi is..."
Xiahou Yutong’s words were interrupted by the ringing of the landline phone in the Xiahou family hall.
Upon hearing the ring, Qiu Shuihan swiftly darted to the phone and quickly answered it.
"Hello..."
"Have Ye Xunhuan take the call!"
"You... you’re the King!" Qiu Shuihan’s eyes widened instantly.
"If Ye Xunhuan is there, let him take the call."
Although Qiu Shuihan really wanted to ask what the King had done to her daughter, from the tone of the King’s speech, she felt that if she said anything more, the King on the other end of the phone would most likely hang up.
Therefore, Qiu Shuihan didn’t say much and let her gaze fall on Ye Xunhuan.
When Qiu Shuihan uttered the words "King," everyone’s gaze instantly fixated on her.
After all, they had parted ways with the King not long ago, and now the King was calling; what does he want to do?
"Xunhuan, the King wants to speak with you!"
Ye Xunhuan didn’t hesitate and walked directly to Qiu Shuihan to take the call!
"Hello..."
"Ye Xunhuan, meet me at Yipin Building!"
"Okay!" Ye Xunhuan agreed promptly without any hesitation.
Although Ye Xunhuan didn’t know why the King wanted to see him, he was unaware of Qiu Ruoxi’s whereabouts. Therefore, he had to meet the King and inquire about Qiu Ruoxi.
After hanging up the phone, Ye Xunhuan addressed the expectant crowd, "The King wants to see me!"
"I’ll go right now. Mom and Dad, take care of my friends!"
Once he finished speaking, Ye Xunhuan vanished like a gust of wind, leaving no opportunity for anyone to speak!
Watching Ye Xunhuan disappear like a breeze, even if they wanted to ask where he was going, there was no chance.
Ye Xunhuan vanished from their sight.
Yipin Building isn’t in the downtown area of Dongnan City; rather, it’s in the suburbs, not far from the Xiahou household.
Ye Xunhuan hadn’t been to Yipin Building, so he had to ask for directions.
Fortunately, Yipin Building is well-known, and Ye Xunhuan easily got the precise location.
As Ye Xunhuan entered Yipin Building, the woman who had stabbed him in the abdomen appeared in front of him.
"Follow me!"
Though Ye Xunhuan had been stabbed by this woman, he didn’t trouble her but followed her into an elevator heading upstairs.
Moments later, Ye Xunhuan followed the woman to an upstairs suite.
"The King is waiting inside; go in on your own!"
Ye Xunhuan ignored her, directly pushing the door open and entering.
Inside, the King sat on a chair with his eyes closed, resting, although his clothes were still the old set, making him look quite disheveled.
When Ye Xunhuan pushed the door open, the King’s tightly shut eyes immediately opened: "You’re here!"
"King, where is my wife?"
"When you leave, I’ll let you take her with you. Rest assured, I haven’t harmed her!" the King said calmly.
Hearing this, Ye Xunhuan breathed a sigh of relief: "Why did you call me here?"
"Where did you get this item?"
The King took out the handkerchief Chu Yunlong had previously given Ye Xunhuan.
Ye Xunhuan, seeing this, said without hesitation, "It was given to me by an elder!"
"Who gave it to you?"
"Why should I tell you?" Ye Xunhuan retorted calmly.
At this moment, Ye Xunhuan was sure the item was significant to the King, or rather, the owner of the handkerchief was.
"What do you want?" the King immediately inquired.
"What can you offer me in exchange?" Ye Xunhuan countered.
Though the origin of the handkerchief wasn’t a secret to Ye Xunhuan, he feared the King might go after Chu Yunlong. If things got heated, it would truly harm Chu Yunlong.
"I’ll exchange her for your wife!"
"King, do you have any decency?" Ye Xunhuan’s face turned cold: "Or are you planning to continue your attacks?"
As he spoke, a chilling intent emanated from Ye Xunhuan.
"Ye Xunhuan, tell me where you obtained this item, and I’ll release your wife," the King asserted heavily. "Otherwise, you can forget about seeing her!"
"You..."
"Ye Xunhuan, will you speak or not?" the King’s eyes narrowed, a cold gleam flickering within their crevices.
Ye Xunhuan wants Qiu Ruoxi; the King wants to know where Ye Xunhuan got the handkerchief. They are negotiating.
But looking at the King, Ye Xunhuan didn’t dare say more.
"King, I need to see my wife first!"
"Fine, I’ll let you see her!" The King agreed promptly, then headed towards the door.
At the door, after opening it, the King said something to the woman outside, who then turned and left.
The next moment, the King turned his gaze back to Ye Xunhuan: "Ye Xunhuan, when you see Qiu Ruoxi, you’d better tell me how you got this item and who gave it to you!"
"Otherwise, you’ll face the consequences."
"King, do you still think I’m the same Ye Xunhuan as before, easily manipulated?" Ye Xunhuan retorted coldly.
"You’re indeed different now, but remember, your wife is an ordinary person. In a confrontation with me, can you ensure her safety?" the King replied disdainfully.
"King, you’re truly despicable," Ye Xunhuan seethed between gritted teeth.
The King’s heedless response to Ye Xunhuan’s sneer was casual: "Ye Xunhuan, think carefully about what you’ll say; don’t try to fool me!"
"Otherwise, I assure you, you’ll have a peaceful Spring Festival, but it’ll be one you’ll never forget for the rest of your life!"