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Chapter 842: Chapter 0842: Speak the Truth if You Want to Collaborate
Upon hearing the words of Consort Dongfang Shu, Ye Xunhuan’s heart trembled, but his face remained calm as he said, "Do you know where Lin Zhennan might be?"
"Guess!" Consort Dongfang Shu blinked at Ye Xunhuan, playful like a little girl, appearing very cheeky!
"Guess whether I’ll guess or not?"
"Then guess whether I guess you’ll guess..."
"Are you trying to make me spout tongue twisters here?" Ye Xunhuan said, somewhat helplessly.
"Then let me say it myself!" Consort Dongfang Shu spoke softly to Ye Xunhuan, "I really don’t know where Lin Zhennan is, but I do know that he is still in Jiangzhong City!"
Ye Xunhuan didn’t say anything, but looked at Consort Dongfang Shu, believing she had more to say.
After pausing briefly following her words, Consort Dongfang Shu continued, "Although I do not know exactly where Lin Zhennan is, someone has indeed seen him before!"
"Where?"
"The western suburbs!" This time, Consort Dongfang Shu did not keep him guessing and directly told Ye Xunhuan: "That area is where Xiao Jiu’s influence is weakest, so it’s not surprising that he wasn’t discovered!"
"How did you know that?"
"I have connections with all sorts of people; what do you think?" Consort Dongfang Shu said unhurriedly: "You can ask Xiao Jiu about this; in the whole Zhonghai Province, if anyone dares to claim they’re better informed than I, Dongfang Shu, I’d like to see who would dare to claim first place!"
Consort Dongfang Shu spoke with great assertiveness, fully displaying the clout she had as a local heavyweight.
"Can you help me find him?"
"I cannot!" Consort Dongfang Shu shook her head and said, "Although I’m well-informed, that doesn’t mean I’m skilled at locating people. Jiangzhong City is neither too big nor too small; if someone truly wants to hide, it’s nearly impossible to find them!"
"Besides, even if I could help you find him, what then?"
Without waiting for Ye Xunhuan to speak, Consort Dongfang Shu continued, "Tell you directly?"
"Little brother, do you think that’s possible? Lin Zhennan is the Family Head of the Lin family. You might not fear the Lin family, but that doesn’t mean I, your sister, am not cautious!"
Consort Dongfang Shu wasn’t wrong. Ye Xunhuan wasn’t afraid of Lin Zhennan, nor did he need to worry about retaliation from the Lin family, but could she, Dongfang Shu, afford such a stance?
Even though Consort Dongfang Shu had immense power in Zhonghai Province and was backed by a bigshot, if she joined forces with Ye Xunhuan to kill Lin Zhennan, the Lin family would definitely not let her off the hook!
In that case, if she didn’t die, Consort Dongfang Shu would most likely have to flee, no?
Moreover, the relationship between the Lin family and Shu Mountain was becoming more and more complicated now.
Ye Xunhuan glanced back and forth across Consort Dongfang Shu before slowly saying, "How come I suddenly realize you know so much?"
"Even knowing that Lin Zhennan is here in Jiangzhong City..."
"I’ve got connections higher up!" Consort Dongfang Shu said lightly, "Otherwise, do you think a mere woman like me could stand my ground here, to become a boss?"
"And I’m not just privy to this; I also know that your mother is none other than Qin Fenghuang of the Qin family from the capital!" Consort Dongfang Shu stared seriously at Ye Xunhuan and said, "Little brother, I really didn’t expect it – you’re legitimate red nobility, a bona fide Crown Prince!"
When Consort Dongfang Shu learned that Ye Xunhuan was Qin Fenghuang’s son, her heart immediately stirred with turmoil!
Qin Fenghuang, the number one beauty and talent from the capital back in the day!
And she was also the treasured pearl of the Qin family. Ye Xunhuan being Qin Fenghuang’s son was undoubtedly telling Consort Dongfang Shu that Ye Xunhuan’s backing was formidable to the extreme!
"It seems the person backing you really has some ability, knowing even such details!" Ye Xunhuan said without hurry!
"Of course, without real skills, who would dare ascend Liangshan?"
At this moment, Dongfang Shu fully embodies the spirit of a martial arts heroine.
"Little brother, if you agree to join forces with me, I will notify you immediately once I find Lin Zhennan. How about that?"
Ye Xunhuan didn’t immediately respond, his gaze once again sweeping back and forth over Dongfang Shu.
This woman has finally shown her true colors!
After looking at Dongfang Shu for a while, Ye Xunhuan slowly said, "I don’t see any need to cooperate with you!"
"It doesn’t matter to me if Lin Zhennan has fled, at most I’ll just have to go to the capital and kill him!"
"Little brother, while that’s true, what if he manages to hide himself even when he’s back in the capital? Will you be able to find him?"
Ye Xunhuan fell silent, although he was reluctant to admit what Dongfang Shu said, at this moment he had no choice but to acknowledge the sense in her words.
"You know, if Lin Zhennan is alive, he will definitely still pose a threat to you, and that will certainly be troublesome!"
"What’s in it for you to cooperate with me?"
"Nothing at all!"
"Then why do you still want to work with me?"
"Of course, because big sister likes you!" Dongfang Shu said affectionately, gazing at Ye Xunhuan: "Otherwise, I would never bother with such messy affairs!"
"Well then, why don’t you just kill Lin Zhennan for me once you see him?"
"That’s something you should solve yourself!"
"Didn’t you say you liked me?"
"Yes, I do like you, but that doesn’t mean I will help you with everything unconditionally. Even husbands and wives cooperate on things, let alone you and me!"
"Miss Dongfang, since you’re not willing to tell me the truth, then there’s no need for us to cooperate!" Ye Xunhuan said indifferently: "Besides, I have my own ways to draw Lin Zhennan out!"
Ignoring what Ye Xunhuan just said, Dongfang Shu ruefully asked, "Little brother, are you sure you have a way?"
"Of course!"
"In that case, I won’t say much more. If you can’t find him, come look for me, and we can cooperate to some extent!"
"Unless you tell me, there is no point in further discussion."
Dongfang Shu fell silent, and after a long while, she slowly said, "What could possibly be my motive!"
Ye Xunhuan had long known that Dongfang Shu was no simple character, but what he couldn’t figure out was, with Dongfang Shu’s capabilities, what kind of person could she not handle?
"Miss Dongfang, neither of us are fools, we both know what’s going on!" Taking out a cigarette, Ye Xunhuan lit it and took a leisurely drag before continuing, "You must be dealing with some issue, otherwise, you wouldn’t be acting this way toward me!"
Just as Ye Xunhuan said, neither he nor Dongfang Shu were fools.
There was no need for them to play mind games or engage in scheming tricks in front of each other.
"If Miss Dongfang is willing to tell me the reason, then all other matters can be negotiable!"
Dongfang Shu lapsed into silence once more, her enchanting eyes sweeping over Ye Xunhuan, and a look of struggle appeared on her face.
As if she were considering whether to share her troubles with Ye Xunhuan or not!
