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Chapter 254 I have something urgent to see you

"I'm in the Southern Islands, on the small island I bought last time." Wang Yang answered truthfully, "If you have any urgent matters, just tell me directly."

"No, we have to talk about this in person!" Charlie's tone was extremely serious. "This is a serious matter. I'm worried it's not safe to talk about it over the phone. Can you rush back to the main city of the Southern Islands right now? Let's meet up and talk in detail."

Charlie's abnormal behavior made Wang Yang's heart skip a beat. He had dealt with this local tyrant many times, but he had never seen him so flustered. It seemed that he had to rush over this time.

"Tieshan, the launch site is now in your hands. Report to me immediately if there is any situation." Wang Yang made a prompt decision and left in a hurry after giving the instructions.

"Boss, don't worry. We will defend our base to the death!" Tieshan saluted Wang Yang.

Wang Yang turned around and walked towards the villa, intending to pick up Liang Yuzhu and Jiang Liangliang to go together.

Unexpectedly, they met a few men in black who had broken out of the siege on the way.

"Who are you? What do you want to do by trespassing into our territory?" Wang Yang asked sternly.

The men in black did not answer, but drew their short sticks and surrounded Wang Yang.

The two sides fought in a melee. Although Wang Yang was very skilled, he was outnumbered and was about to fall into a disadvantage.

At the critical moment, a few gunshots rang out, knocking down the men in black.

Wang Yang looked up and saw that the people coming were Scott and George.

"Boss, are you okay?" The two men helped Wang Yang up.

"I'm fine." Wang Yang brushed off the dirt on his body and looked around. "By the way, where are Yuzhu and Liangliang? Are they safe in the villa?"

"Don't worry, boss. Tieshan has already sent people to protect them." Scott said hurriedly, "Let's go over and take a look."

However, when Wang Yang arrived at the villa, he found nothing. There was no one in the villa, Liang Yuzhu and Jiang Liangliang were nowhere to be seen, leaving only a mess and several unconscious bodyguards.

"Oh no! They might have been kidnapped!" Wang Yang's face turned pale and he felt dizzy. "Quick, search the island immediately and find them safely!"

What Wang Yang didn't expect was that Liang Yuzhu and Jiang Liangliang mysteriously disappeared during the transfer.

After a thorough search, not even a trace of them could be found. It was as if they had vanished into thin air.

This sudden accident made Wang Yang extremely anxious.

Is this what managers call a "ticking time bomb"? First they release a smoke screen, wait for the manager to lose his composure, and then they cut off the fire and go straight to the vital point?
"Damn it, I was so careless!" Wang Yang pounded the wall in frustration.

He should have thought that the most effective method was to use the manager's cunning to target his weaknesses.

Now Liang Yuzhu and Jiang Liangliang's life and death are uncertain. If they fall into the hands of the enemy, who knows what kind of threats and torture they will suffer...

"Boss, don't panic!" Tieshan patted Wang Yang's shoulder and said in a deep voice, "All the people on the island have been dispatched to conduct a carpet search. Let's be patient. They must still be somewhere on the island."

"No, I have a bad feeling. It's probably not that simple." Wang Yang took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. "The manager is trying to force me to surrender by cutting off the source of my trouble. He wants me to panic and fall into his trap."

"So what should we do now?" Scott was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

Wang Yang's eyes turned, and an idea flashed: "Oh, right, Charlie! He said he had something important to discuss with me in person, maybe it's related to this matter. I have to rush to the main city to meet him immediately!"

"But boss, could this be another trap set by the manager?" George said worriedly, "What if he deliberately uses Charlie as a cover to trick you off the island and take advantage of the situation?"

"You're right. This could indeed be a trap set by the manager." Wang Yang pondered for a moment and made up his mind, "But right now, Liang Yuzhu and Jiang Liangliang are still in doubt, and Charlie contacted me. There must be a connection. I can't just sit there and watch. Whether it's true or not, I have to go there."

"Then at least let a few of us accompany you to protect you." Tieshan said earnestly.

"No, you stay on the island and hold your ground. Don't let the enemy take advantage of you." Wang Yang waved his hand. "I will go alone this time. It will be easier to get away by sneaking. Don't worry, I know what I am doing and I won't fall for the enemy's tricks."

After giving the order, Wang Yang set off for the dock. He was sure that the administrator had been keeping an eye on his every move, and if he left the island rashly, he would inevitably alert the enemy. So he decided to sneak in secretly, swim to the open sea through the island's underground waterway, and then find a way to sneak into the passing cargo ships and go to the main city.

At the same time, in the manager's secret base, an intense interrogation was going on.

"I'll ask you again, what exactly is that kid Wang Yang doing on the island? What facilities is he building? You'd better tell the truth, or you'll be in trouble!" The manager glared at Tieshan fiercely, whose hands were tied behind his back and his face was covered in blood.

It turned out that when Wang Yang was on his way to the dock, an urgent telegram came in, saying that Tieshan had also been captured by an insider and his whereabouts were unknown. This was undoubtedly another big trap set by the administrator.

"I know nothing." Tieshan gritted his teeth and raised his head stubbornly, "Mr. Wang, that's a legitimate business. You're making things up and have ulterior motives!"

"Bullshit! My men saw it clearly. He built a space launch site on the island and stored a large amount of fuel and equipment. It was obvious that he was dealing in arms!" The manager kicked Tieshan in the abdomen and shouted angrily, "You are his confidant, how could you not know the inside story?"

Tieshan groaned and said intermittently: "I know Mr. Wang's character... He is definitely not the arms dealer you said... You are framing him! I will not... let you manipulate me!"

"Bah! You're still so stubborn!" The manager sneered sinisterly, "To be honest with you, your two women, Liang Yuzhu and Jiang Liangliang, are already in my hands. If you don't confess, hehe..." He made a gesture of wiping his neck.

Tieshan's expression changed: "You...you...how can you hold innocent people hostage!"

"Innocent? Hahaha..." The manager laughed up to the sky, "If they are innocent, then Wang Yang is innocent too? If he is innocent, why would he sneak around and do something sneaky in my territory?"

The manager walked up to Tieshan and said word by word: "I'll give you two choices. Either you tell me everything and become my man, or you stay with me till death and die with Wang Yang!"

Tieshan snorted and turned his head away with contempt. His unyielding expression angered the manager, who slammed his palm on the table and shouted, "Come here, interrogate me severely. I don't believe I can't pry your mouth open!"

While Tieshan was being dragged out and tortured, Wang Yang, who was hiding in the dark, also got the latest news. It turned out that soon after he sneaked into the cargo ship, he found that he had been exposed and was being targeted by the manager's people. In desperation, he had to abandon the ship and flee. After many twists and turns, he finally learned the whereabouts of Tieshan and the other two through a secret contact station.

"Damn it, I underestimated the manager!" Wang Yang was annoyed. "Yuzhu, Liangliang and Tieshan were all implicated because of me. How...how can I save them?"

Just when Wang Yang was at a loss, Charlie called again: "Hey, Wang Yang, where are you now? We have to meet as soon as possible!"

Wang Yang sighed and said helplessly: "Charlie, I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you. I can't protect myself now, and even the people closest to me have been arrested. How can I take care of the appointment?" "What? Liang Yuzhu and Jiang Liangliang are in trouble?" Charlie's voice suddenly became nervous, "Where is Tieshan? Didn't he protect them?"

"Tieshan has also been captured." Wang Yang said tiredly, "This is all a trap set by the manager. Before I could figure out what he was up to, Yuzhu and the others had already..."

"Don't worry, I'm here!" Charlie comforted him. "How about this, don't act rashly, so as not to alert the enemy. I'll help you find out their whereabouts, and we'll keep in touch at any time. Trust me, I won't let the manager hurt them!"

"Thank you, Charlie, you are the only person I can trust here." Wang Yang said gratefully.

After hanging up the phone, Wang Yang was overwhelmed with emotions. He had never expected that this protracted game would turn into a hostage crisis. The manager was really calculating, forcing him to be torn between justice and family affection.

"No, I can't just sit there and wait for death!" Wang Yang stood up suddenly, "Even if I have to go through dangerous situations, I will rescue Yuzhu and the others!"

Just as Wang Yang was about to take the risk alone, a call from an unfamiliar number stunned him.

"Hello, Mr. Wang Yang, I've heard a lot about you!" A sinister voice came from the other end of the line, "I'm a popular person around the manager, you should have heard of me, right?"

"Stop talking nonsense. What did you do to Liang Yuzhu and the others?" Wang Yang suppressed his anger.

"Don't worry, they are safe for now. It all depends on your performance." The man sneered, "I am here to give you a message on the orders of the manager. He said that either you immediately stop all activities on the island and hand over all confidential information, or Liang Yuzhu and Jiang Liangliang's lives will be in danger!"

Wang Yang clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh. He had never expected the manager to be so despicable and shameless as to threaten him with hostages. However, the space program on the island carried his dream of building a space elevator. If he gave it up, wouldn't all his efforts be wasted?

"I'll give you another day to think about it." The man said this and hung up the phone.

Wang Yang sighed and frowned. Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Wang Yang, it's me, Charlie."

Wang Yang opened the door and saw Charlie standing outside, sweating and panting.

"I found out that Yuzhu and the others are being held in a secret prison owned by the administrator, just outside the main city." Charlie said sternly, "It's heavily guarded, so don't act rashly."

Wang Yang fell into deep contemplation. He had to make a difficult choice between love and career...

"Caught between a rock and a hard place" is the most appropriate way to describe Wang Yang's current situation. Liang Yuzhu, Jiang Liangliang and Tieshan are his loved ones, while the space program on the island is related to his career prospects. It is really difficult to make a choice between the two.

Charlie looked at Wang Yang who was lost in thought anxiously and advised carefully: "Wang Yang, human life is at stake. Although the plan you are carrying out on the island is very important, it is probably not worth mentioning compared to a few lives, right?"

"I know, but..." Wang Yang smiled bitterly, "You don't understand. That's the grand plan I've been planning for a long time. It's my lifelong dream! If I give up halfway and lose all my efforts, how can I... how can I accept that?"

Charlie sighed and patted Wang Yang on the shoulder: "In life, many times we have to make a choice between ideals and reality. You are a wise and kind person. I believe you have the ability to weigh the pros and cons and find the best balance."

"If only I hadn't brought them to the island..." Wang Yang regretted it deeply, "It was me who caused them to suffer this misfortune..."

"It's too late to regret it now." Charlie said seriously, "The most urgent thing is to find a way to save people. You don't have to put all your hopes on the conditions of the administrators, they may not keep their promises. I think we can save the country in a roundabout way, pretend to agree first, and then try to reverse the situation, not to mention..."

"What's more?" Wang Yang raised his head.

"Besides, the secrets and wealth on the island may not fall into the hands of the administrator so easily." Charlie smiled mysteriously, "Don't forget, the people you stationed on the island are all loyal and die-hards. With them around, the administrator may not get what he wants."

Wang Yang suddenly realized: "Yes, Scott, George and the others are still guarding there! Just send them a message and ask them to keep the secret strictly. Even if the administrator occupies the island, they will never get the real secrets!"

"That's right." Charlie nodded. "So the most urgent task right now is to rescue the hostages as soon as possible to give yourself more room for maneuver. As for the manager, just pretend to be nice to him, stabilize him first, and then wait for an opportunity to counterattack!"

"That being said, my power is limited after all." Wang Yang was worried. "Even if you secretly support me, I'm afraid it will be difficult to fight against the power of the administrator, not to mention that the secret prison is heavily guarded..."

"Who said it's just the two of us?" Charlie smiled mysteriously, "Don't underestimate your popularity and appeal. In the Southern Islands, I'm not the only one who is willing to follow and support you. I believe that as long as you give an order, there will naturally be people who will move and clear the way for you!"

Wang Yang shook Charlie's hand gratefully: "Thank you, Charlie! Your words give me more confidence."

That night, Wang Yang spread the word through secret channels, calling on enthusiastic people who supported him to gather in the main city and prepare for the operation to rescue the hostages.

At the same time, he also sent messages to Scott and others who stayed on the island, asking them to be vigilant, guard against the enemy and not be taken advantage of by the enemy.

The next morning, when Wang Yang arrived at the manager's residence with a calm smile, the latter was already very proud and determined to win.

"Well, what have you considered?" The manager sipped a cup of tea leisurely and said sarcastically, "Are you going to surrender obediently, or watch your beloved die in the belly of the fish?"

Wang Yang gritted his teeth and forced a bitter smile: "You win, I am willing to accept your conditions. But... can you let me see Liang Yuzhu and the others again? I want to say goodbye to them in person."

"Humph, you want to play the emotional card?" The manager sneered, "Well, I'm not unsympathetic. I'll let you meet once, so that they can see your true colors and be loyal to you!"

After that, the manager waved his hand and ordered his men to bring Liang Yuzhu and the others up. After a while, they were tied up and escorted into the hall by several burly men.

"Brother Yang!"

"Mr. Wang!"

"boss!"

Seeing Wang Yang's figure, the three of them exclaimed in unison, with a mixture of surprise and uneasiness on their faces.

"Are you okay? Are you hurt?" Wang Yang asked with concern, his eyes wandering over the three people, but was rudely interrupted by the manager.

"Stop talking nonsense. Don't you want to say goodbye to them? Just say whatever you want to say. Don't play any tricks!" the manager urged impatiently.

Wang Yang took a deep breath and slowly walked in front of the three people. He looked at Liang Yuzhu and Jiang Liangliang's sad and puzzled eyes, and his heart was broken. Tieshan's face was full of grief and anger, as if silently accusing Wang Yang of cowardice.

"Yuzhu, Liangliang, Tieshan, I'm sorry..." Wang Yang said while choking, "It's me who has implicated you and caused you to suffer this torture. I...I shouldn't have involved you in this matter, and I shouldn't have let you pay for my ideals..."

(End of this chapter)