Right now, Old Man Cai was in no mood to placate Chen Xiaoxiu. He was extremely worried about his eldest granddaughter.

Seeing Old Man Cai’s reaction, Granny Cai also felt that he hadn’t sunk so low as to kidnap his own granddaughter. He wasn’t that depraved.

“I got a call. They said they kidnapped Wennan, and I even heard her voice! They’re demanding a 500,000 ransom!”

Old Man Cai froze when he heard this. “500,000? Do you have that much money on hand right now?”

Granny Cai snapped, “I don’t print money! How could the family possibly have that much cash? It all went into buying the house and the shop. Even if we sold them, it would take a long time! How could we possibly raise 500,000 in a single day?”

Old Man Cai scratched his head. “Then let’s call the police!”

Granny Cai quickly shook her head. “The kidnappers threatened to kill her if we report it! And what about that son of yours? I suspect he’s the one who kidnapped Wennan.”

Old Man Cai froze at her words. A few days ago, he had been at home discussing with his younger son, Cai Xuejian, how much money the Cai Family had in total.

At the time, he’d said they had 500,000 in assets. Could the 500,000 ransom be connected to the 500,000 he had mentioned that day?

A chill ran down Old Man Cai’s spine at the thought.

Seeing the color drain from Old Man Cai’s face, Granny Cai quickly asked, “Do you have a lead?”

“No!” Old Man Cai shook his head without hesitation. ‘I can’t just make wild accusations.’

Right now, he didn’t believe his younger son was the one who had kidnapped his eldest granddaughter.

Han Xiaorui carefully observed that Old Man Cai’s expression was a little strange, especially when he heard “five hundred thousand.”

Suspicious, Granny Cai issued a warning. “Cai Xingwang, there’s nothing left between us! It’s not my fault things have gotten to this point. It’s all your fault.”

“It’s one thing if this business with Wennan has nothing to do with you, that son of yours, or your woman on the side. But if it does, no one from this family will ever look after you again.”

With that, Granny Cai pulled Han Xiaorui away, and they left, pretending to go to the bank to withdraw money.

Old Man Cai stomped his foot in anger, but he didn’t dare go back home. Instead, he began to search everywhere.

After they had walked a good distance, Han Xiaorui made a call. “Yaowu, send a few of your best men to find Chen Xiaoxiu’s son, Cai Xuejian! And have two more people tail Chen Xiaoxiu.”

After Han Xiaorui hung up, Granny Cai asked, “You suspect Chen Xiaoxiu and her son, Cai Xuejian, did this?”

Han Xiaorui nodded. “Chen Xiaoxiu might not know, but I have strong suspicions about Cai Xuejian. Just now, when we were talking, I saw Old Man Cai’s expression turn strange, especially when you mentioned the 500,000.”

“Based on that, I have reason to believe they discussed the Cai Family’s assets at home—specifically, the 500,000. That’s why Old Man Cai reacted when he heard that amount!”

A chill ran down Granny Cai’s spine. “Now that I think about it, that does seem possible! Xiao Rui, what do we do now?”

Her son was away on a business trip, and her daughter-in-law was out at sea.

Overcome with worry, Granny Cai couldn’t think clearly and could only ask for Han Xiaorui’s advice.

Han Xiaorui answered, “We’ll go to the bank and request a 500,000 cash withdrawal. We’ll make a big show of it so they see we’re getting the money ready.”

Granny Cai’s eyes reddened, and she wiped away a tear. “Okay, Xiao Rui, I’ll do whatever you say!”

Just as Han Xiaorui and Granny Cai were heading to the bank in a grand display, Cai Xuejian returned, putting on an innocent act.

When he saw Han Xiaorui and Granny Cai frantically entering the bank nearby, the corners of his mouth turned up in a pleased smile.

‘Damn, I was so focused on the Cai Family’s 500,000 that I forgot the old hag also has a much wealthier goddaughter, Han Xiaorui.’

‘She could come up with tens of millions, let alone a mere 500,000!’

Cai Xuejian suddenly felt like he’d been short-changed!

‘Still, it’s my first time doing something like this,’ he thought. ‘I’ll just consider it a learning experience.’

‘Anyway, the rich folks are right here. They’re not going to run off. I’ll just wait for the right opportunity and try another kidnapping!’

Seeing Old Man Cai leave, Chen Xiaoxiu was filled with resentment.

‘That Old Man Cai is a real piece of work. He blames me for the slightest thing, but deep down, he still sides with *that* family.’

‘But none of the assets are in Old Man Cai’s name, which makes things difficult.’

Just as Chen Xiaoxiu was stewing in her anger, Cai Xuejian walked in.

“Mom, pack a few changes of clothes for me! I’m going on a business trip!”

Hearing this, Chen Xiaoxiu’s eyes filled with suspicion. “Didn’t you just quit your job a few days ago? You found a new one already? And they’re sending you on a business trip right after you started? Where are you going?”

Cai Xuejian grew impatient with his mother’s string of questions. “Mom, I’m an adult. Why so many questions? Anyway, it’s a job that will make me a lot of money. When I get back from this trip, I’ll be rich, and you’ll be able to live a good life, no longer having to bow and scrape before others.”

Chen Xiaoxiu was taken aback for a moment, and then she immediately thought of what had just happened.

“Do you know that Cai Wennan has been kidnapped?”

Cai Xuejian smiled faintly. “Mom, how did you know?”

Chen Xiaoxiu jumped in fright and grabbed Cai Xuejian. “Xue Jian, our lives are decent enough right now. We can eat and drink well without having to suffer! Don’t go down the wrong path!”

“Kidnapping is against the law! You’ll go to jail if you’re caught! You’re young and have a bright future ahead of you, so please, don’t do this! Even though your dad can’t get any of the Cai Family’s money now, he should be able to get some if he just keeps wearing them down.”

Cai Xuejian gritted his teeth. “Why should Cai Xueqin get everything, while I get nothing?”

“Since they won’t give it to me, I’ll just take it myself! All it took was a little scheme to make them hand it right over.”

“I just saw them going to the bank to get the money. There are no police at the bank or the school! The Jinshan Bay police station hasn’t dispatched any officers, either. They’re too scared to report it.”

Hearing this, Chen Xiaoxiu stumbled back in fear. “Xue Jian, turn yourself in! It’s the only way you might get a lighter sentence!”

Cai Xuejian’s face darkened. “Mom, we’re about to be rich! For now, just pretend you don’t know anything. Once I get the money, I’ll figure out a way to come get you.”

“I don’t want to live this miserable life anymore. I want to be a rich man. This is the perfect opportunity, and I’m not giving it up! Even if I turned myself in, I’d still go to jail. So Mom, please, just let me try this once!”

“Even if I get caught in the end, Old Man Cai still has his uses. I’m his biological son, after all. He’ll beg that other family for forgiveness, even if he has to threaten to kill himself to do it. I’d still get a light sentence.”

“Besides, we’re fully prepared, and the Cai Family won’t dare to call the police. We’ll get the money tomorrow, and this will all be over.”

Hearing this, Chen Xiaoxiu knew she couldn’t stop him. She quickly urged, “Your father has already gone out to look for Cai Wennan. Don’t stay here. Go, quickly. If your father finds out, he definitely won’t let you off the hook.”

Cai Xuejian nodded. “I know. Just you wait. I’ll get the money and come back to give you a life of luxury.”

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