Chapter 199 Bai Li Family in Chaos

Chapter 200 Bai Li Family Chaos

Bai Li Ming finally had a chance to speak, the first time he had been conscious in over ten days.

"Who are you? Do you need money? As long as you don't hurt me, my family will give you a lot of money."

For a long time, there was no answer, only the sound of footsteps in his ears. Bai Li Ming was already very weak, staggering even as he was pulled along by the rope.

"I'm really tired, can I have something to eat and drink? I will compensate you with money."

After walking for nearly another hour, they stopped. The black cloth was pulled up to his nose, revealing dry, cracked earth and a few pairs of worn-out shoes.

Bai Li Ming was shocked. He felt he was no longer abroad, and possibly even back in the country. But he dared not speak, only operating his brain at full speed.

His thoughts were interrupted by a hard biscuit being pushed towards his mouth. He took a bite and found he couldn't chew it.

"Screech!"

This sound contained much, mockery and disdain. Bai Li Ming's heart ached; he had never eaten such food.

"I want to drink water."

Immediately, a chipped water flask was held to his lips. Despite his reluctance, he drank desperately. After drinking, he was again urged to eat the biscuit.

Bai Li Ming only managed a few bites before being pulled up and forced to walk again. He knew he had to save himself, otherwise, he had no idea what fate awaited him.

"Can we negotiate? You must have captured me for money. No matter how much the other party pays you, I'll give you ten times that amount?"

Still no reply, Bai Li Ming gritted his teeth and raised the stakes. However, he was the only one speaking the entire time.

"I know a place in the country where treasure is hidden. If you're all countrymen, we can find an opportunity to go there and take it. I guarantee it will provide you, even your families, with a life of plenty for generations."

Indeed, Bai Li Ming felt them pause, but still, no one spoke. Bai Li Ming was deeply disappointed; he really didn't know what else he could use as a bargaining chip.

Meanwhile, the old Bai Li patriarch, who was desperately worried about Bai Li Ming, mobilized all the forces he could muster to search for him both domestically and internationally. He paid no heed to the current situation, which gave Zi Yi Sheng many opportunities.

Bai Li Hui saw the writing on the wall and disappeared on the tenth day of Bai Li Ming's disappearance. No one cared about the whereabouts of a young girl, nor did anyone look for her.

However, Bai Li Xi delivered a fatal blow to the old Bai Li patriarch at this time. He never expected to reach a high position, but a life of wealth, stability, and freedom was enough for him to fight back.

Thus, the entire Ming City was plunged into a bloodbath because of Bai Li Ming.

When Zi Yi Sheng exposed the reports of hundreds of children being swapped, many families in Ming City sided with him.

Therefore, the old Bai Li patriarch fought back with all his might, spitting blood, but the Bai family's roots ran too deep. This battle was destined to be a protracted one.

None of this affected Ye Sheng Ge. She didn't even know about these events, only continuing her life of recuperating and studying at home.

However, a week later, Luo Han Sheng brought news that shattered her peaceful life.

"The old lady wants to see you."

"Did she take the things she put in the secret passage?"

"No, she didn't say anything when she saw there were no supplies. But today she suddenly came to find me and said she wanted to meet you."

Ye Sheng Ge looked at her feet and recalled the events that had transpired. She had no desire to be willful about material possessions anymore.

Her going out would make many people worry, so she couldn't burden anyone else.

Since fate had decreed she walk the path of a useless parasite, all she needed to do was be obedient and lie flat. Other matters could be handled by the appropriate people.

The most suitable person by her side right now was her boyfriend; it would be foolish not to utilize free labor.

"I'll arrange for someone to go. You can come again tomorrow, and I'll give you a precise time."

Luo Han Sheng nodded. He always felt uneasy whenever he visited the Western-style house, as if he didn't deserve to be there. Thus, sitting on the sofa felt like having needles in his backside.

"We've received two batches of fruit recently, and business has been exceptionally good. We haven't stocked fruits that spoil easily, and the quantity we receive each time isn't enough for Brother Kui to handle."

Luo Han Sheng spoke with enthusiasm, feeling that everything he was doing now proved his worth, that he wasn't the person everyone used to despise.

"Sheng Ge, do we need to increase our order volume? You don't know that in the fruit-producing areas, a lot of fruit rots in the fields, and no one is willing to buy it."

"It's not that no one is willing to buy it; it's that no one dares to buy it. You have the purchase permits, so you can buy openly. Have the people under Brother Zi contacted you?"

Mentioning this, Luo Han Sheng became so excited he stammered.

"Sheng Ge, you wouldn't believe it, Young Master Zi controls the black market in five cities, not to mention the counties, towns, and villages under them. The purchase volume is huge. We haven't given these two batches of fruit to them."

Ye Sheng Ge nodded, genuinely surprised by her boyfriend's capabilities. She thought about the grain produced every month in her hands; it should be enough to support her boyfriend and Brother Kui's needs, but anything more would be too much.

"First, have someone scout the routes. If it's smooth, then send the goods. As I've said before, even if the goods are lost, don't risk your lives."

Luo Han Sheng nodded, moved and resolute. Ye Sheng Ge always said this sentence every time a brother was about to embark on a long journey.

"The black market matters are up to you. If you encounter any issues, be sure to discuss them with Monkey. He was left by my elder brother, so he must be treated with sufficient respect."

"I will. I always discuss issues with everyone and will never act unilaterally."

After Luo Han Sheng left, Ye Sheng Ge sat on the sofa, contemplating the matter of the old lady. In truth, she no longer wanted to trade with her. After all, the black markets managed by Brother Kui and her boyfriend were already more than she could handle; there was no need for her to take further risks.

Unknowingly, Zi Yi Sheng returned from work, and she was still racking her rusty brain, thinking about matters she hadn't experienced.

Ye Sheng Ge felt a wave of warmth suddenly approach her. Seeing that it was Zi Yi Sheng, she felt as if she had found her anchor; finally, there was someone to discuss strategies with.

"You're back."

"What happened? This is the first time I've seen you sitting here, lost in thought."

Ye Sheng Ge pulled him into her room and, without pausing, recounted everything that had happened with the old lady.

"You want to go see her yourself?"

Zi Yi Sheng was truly afraid the little girl would get another whim and decide to act on her own.

Ye Sheng Ge rolled her eyes. She hadn't even complained about losing her freedom, yet she was being suspected.

"I know my limits; I won't burden everyone anymore. Anyway, I'm just trash. Staying in a safe place is my duty, so I've accepted my fate."

Zi Yi Sheng didn't quite understand what "trash" meant, but it didn't prevent him from getting an indirect assurance from the little girl.