Chapter 268: Ensure the Destruction of the Entire Xishan (First Update)

The news about the discovery of an underground casino sent shockwaves through the crowd!

"Go! Search every corner of that underground casino and look for any trace of my daughter," Su Xiangnan ordered coldly, baring his teeth at Qian Duo Duo, "So it turns out Qian's hobbies are quite... diverse."

His thoughts drifted to Jing Shu. "Any word from the Banana District? Where's Jing Shu?"

The old steward shook his head. "She should have been with the young lady."

Su Xiangnan fell silent. He couldn't rule out Jing Shu's involvement in this incident, though she could also be a victim. Based on the chat records, it was his daughter who had invited her along, and the prime suspect still seemed to be Fei Zhuzai, who had initiated contact.

Qian Duo Duo put on an awkward yet polite smile. "Ah, a remnant from my younger days, long abandoned," he said, trying to downplay the matter.

The atmosphere in the room grew more tense with each passing moment. Qian Duo Duo's eyelids twitched as reports from his subordinates trickled in, signaling that things were spiraling out of control. He waved his hand and whispered to his assistant, Wufu, "Get Qian Sheng Sheng, Qian Qianjin, and Madam to the castle. Activate the castle’s defense mode. It looks like these lunatics are serious about blowing up Xishan. Also, check with the government on their support. Make sure these maniacs don’t actually blow up the gas tanks."

"Understood, I'll handle it right away," Wufu replied, rushing off.

...

"Master, we’ve found traces of the young lady!" someone shouted.

Su Xiangnan immediately stood up.

The person who had just entered, panting heavily, reported, "We found traces of her belongings. She was indeed in the abandoned underground casino beneath the manor. The entrance was locked, but we broke it open and found signs that she was held there."

"And where is she now? Where are the others?" Su Xiangnan demanded.

"There was a tile removed from the floor, revealing a passageway leading to an underground tunnel. It seems the young lady and her group escaped through there. Judging by the scene, she was indeed locked up, but there was no signal down there. Our people have entered the tunnel to search, but it appears to be quite large."

"Bang!" Su Xiangnan angrily flipped a chair, while his men raised their weapons, gripping gas tanks threateningly.

Qian Duo Duo, enraged, shouted, "Put down the weapons! Do you all want to die?"

"Explain yourself, Qian! My daughter was held captive here. Are you still claiming you had nothing to do with this? Where is she?!" Su Xiangnan demanded fiercely.

Qian Duo Duo frowned. "Brother Su, I admit that the manor’s underground casino was built many years ago, and indeed, there are tunnels. But those areas were sealed off long ago, and no one has been there for years. Sixfu, get the underground tunnel maps and show them to Su’s men. We don’t want them getting lost. After all, Su’s daughter could still be down there."

Qian Duo Duo tapped his fingers on the table. "I must say, I’m curious as well. How exactly was your daughter locked in a place that’s been abandoned for years? This situation seems quite suspicious, don’t you think?"

Sixfu brought out the blueprints. "This is the layout of the underground tunnels, but construction stopped years ago. Only about two kilometers of tunnels were completed, leading to a control room and six underground warehouses. Su’s daughter is likely lost in one of these areas."

If Jing Shu were here, she would’ve immediately understood. That’s why, after encountering several junctions at first, the passageway eventually straightened out, the shoddy construction indicating that it wasn’t Qian Duo Duo’s work.

Su Xiangnan remained silent, knowing full well that his daughter had unnaturally good luck. Yet each time she was kidnapped, his anxiety never lessened. In the past, kidnappers were after money, which gave him some reassurance. But this time, something felt different.

He wasn’t even sure if Qian Duo Duo was behind this—perhaps trying to force his hand in the natural gas company deal—or if someone else was framing Qian Duo Duo. And what exactly was the ultimate goal?

"Send in all our men. Search every corner," Su Xiangnan ordered.

...

"Boss, Su Xiangnan’s men have entered the underground tunnel. Requesting permission to seal off the main tunnel and open the auxiliary passages."

"Request received."

"Boss, the defense mode at Qian Duo Duo’s castle has been activated."

Lin Yi’s glasses reflected a cold gleam. "Good. Finally, the turtle shell has been cracked. Start filling it with explosives. And check the rest of the explosives. We must ensure the entire Xishan is destroyed."

"Understood, boss."

...

Time ticked by, and tension continued to rise as both sides grew more agitated. Qian Duo Duo's team worked frantically to review all entrance records and surveillance footage. In several videos, a familiar figure emerged—Gou Shu.

"Su, it seems you have a mole," Qian Duo Duo remarked, pointing at the screen.

Su Xiangnan’s expression darkened further. "And who’s this woman constantly appearing alongside him? Is she one of your people?"

Qian Duo Duo’s face froze. It was becoming clear that someone had infiltrated their ranks, and that this mole had ties to Su Xiangnan. Could this whole incident be a ploy orchestrated by Su Xiangnan?

Some situations are simple—until complex minds overthink them, making them far more convoluted than necessary.

The two tycoons silently contemplated dozens of possible scenarios.

"Master, we’ve searched every inch of the area but found nothing! After the young lady entered the underground passage, she completely vanished."

"That’s impossible!" Qian Duo Duo frowned. "The tunnels are a dead end. If she really entered, she should be somewhere in there."

"Then tell me, Qian, where did you hide her? Do you really think I won’t blow up Xishan?" Su Xiangnan snarled, his patience wearing thin.

The moment he finished speaking, another series of deafening explosions rocked the area. This time, the tremors were far more violent, shaking the entire villa. The booming noise was so loud it left everyone’s ears ringing, and dust filled the air as structures collapsed.

Qian Duo Duo stared out the window at the destruction unfolding outside. His heart bled as he realized just how much of his property was being blown to bits.

He gritted his teeth and turned to Su Xiangnan. "I’ve tolerated enough, Su! Stop this madness, or do you really want to see what happens next?"

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