Capítulo 1149: Chapter 1149 Mrs. Zhao heard her daughter agree, and unexpectedly said, “Actually, I…” Just as she uttered these words, Guo Hailong took out his phone, showing last night’s video on the screen. Guo Hailong’s intention was clear: if she dared to say another word, this video would be sent to Zhao Xiaotang. In an instant, Mrs. Zhao dared not say more. She originally wanted to warn her daughter not to come, as it was dangerous here. But if her daughter didn’t come now, she would be finished too. Ultimately, she chose to remain silent and continued to deceive Zhao Xiaotang. She comforted herself, thinking it must be the last time. Zhao Xiaotang, on the phone, was still asking, “What’s wrong? Why did you stop talking?” “It’s nothing, just hurry over.” After saying this, Mrs. Zhao hung up the phone. Guo Hailong was very satisfied, “That’s right, rest assured, I’ve already sworn. What are you worried about? My target is Zhang Yang, not you and your daughter.” “As for your daughter, unless she doesn’t listen to me, as long as she obeys, I won’t lay a finger on her.” Mrs. Zhao’s expression changed, understanding Guo Hailong’s implication. If her daughter doesn’t comply, she would certainly be in danger. At that moment, Mrs. Zhao’s heart felt tangled again, uncertain if her daughter would follow Guo Hailong’s orders. Thinking carefully, her daughter had only known this man named Zhang Yang for less than a day, unlikely to form deep feelings. So it shouldn’t be a big problem, Mrs. Zhao convinced herself. Content originally comes from N0veI.Fiɾe.net On the other side, after Zhao Xiaotang hung up the phone, she found Zhang Yang and Xu Mengyan. No one had slept last night; everyone was discussing how to rescue Xiao Man. Everyone’s faces showed fatigue. Zhang Yang knew that Shen Mange and the others had activities planned, so he urged everyone to rest promptly. When Zhao Xiaotang came over, Zhang Yang was also about to head to his room for a nap. Everything that needed discussing had been discussed. Success depended on fortune. The main challenge was the enemy was in the dark, and they were in the open, leaving many uncertainties. They could only anticipate potential scenarios and devise plans. Though this method was still passive, there were no better options. “Zhang Yang, Xu Mengyan, my mom called me. I need to go back first.” “I’ll come back to find you all afterward.” Zhao Xiaotang knew that this too was a critical moment for Zhang Yang. Now that she chose Zhang Yang, as a wise woman, she couldn’t be absent at such moments. Zhang Yang couldn’t help but frown, “What does your mom want now? She isn’t planning to send you off to Guo Hailong again, is she?” Zhao Xiaotang shook her head, “She shouldn’t be that fickle. She promised me yesterday and granted me freedom, implying a partial severance.” “Besides, mom shouldn’t force me into anything again. She mentioned some family issues, maybe some disputes. It’s better to clarify things, perhaps even tell them that they are they, and I am I.” “Although this doesn’t mean we won’t contact each other, there’s no need for interference.” Zhang Yang still felt uneasy and said, “If that’s the case, I’ll go with you.” Zhao Xiaotang was touched but still declined. “No need, you should rest well.” “There’s a tough battle tonight; rescuing your girlfriend is the priority. Replenishing your energy is important. Let’s keep in contact by phone. If anything happens, I’ll call you directly. No courtesy needed, as you’re my man now.” Hearing this, Zhang Yang was pleased. “Alright then, contact anytime if needed.” Zhang Yang agreed, trusting that there shouldn’t be any significant problems since Zhao Xiaotang was returning to her own home. Thus, Zhao Xiaotang bid farewell to Zhang Yang and went to the address her mother provided. Although it was strange why it wasn’t their own home, she knew their family had too many villas. Who knew whose villa it was now? So Zhao Xiaotang didn’t think much of it and didn’t feel wary, possibly because the discussions were too sensitive and they picked an unusual villa to avoid being discovered. Half an hour later, Zhao Xiaotang drove her BMW into the villa’s courtyard. At a glance, she saw her mother’s Audi, with only two other cars nearby. Didn’t seem like many people were here, maybe she was early. If she’d known, she could have come later. Zhao Xiaotang walked up to the door and knocked. The door opened, and Mrs. Zhao looked at her daughter with a bitter smile. Seeing her mother’s expression, Zhao Xiaotang frowned slightly, feeling something was not quite right. “What’s wrong? Didn’t you ask me to come for a talk? Are you letting me in or not?” Zhao Xiaotang asked. Mrs. Zhao hesitated, “Come in, daughter. I might owe you an apology today, but don’t worry, with me here, nothing will happen to you.” Hearing this, Zhao Xiaotang’s expression changed. She stepped back instinctively and looked at her mother warily. “Mom, what do you mean by that?” Just as Mrs. Zhao was about to explain, someone suddenly pulled her back forcefully. Immediately, Guo Hailong walked up to Zhao Xiaotang, grabbing her hair before she could react, and threw her inside. He quickly closed the door, all in one swift motion, leaving no room for Zhao Xiaotang to react. When Zhao Xiaotang came to her senses, she was already on the ground. Shocked, she never expected her mom to bring her here just to hand her over to Guo Hailong. She had no time to think, not even to stand up, hurriedly reaching into her bag for her phone to contact Zhang Yang. Seeing her action, Guo Hailong immediately shouted, “If you dare to call anyone, neither of you will leave today.” “I’ll kill both of you right now. Try me if you don’t believe.” Zhao Xiaotang’s heart sank. Looking at the seriousness in Guo Hailong’s eyes, she eventually put her phone down, not daring to take the gamble. Guo Hailong sneered and then ordered Zhao Xiaotang, “Turn off your phone and throw it over here.” Zhao Xiaotang instinctively tightened her grip on the phone, turning her head to her mom, her eyes filled with disappointment.