Liu Biao reappeared at the manor two hours later.
He asked how my consideration was going.
I knew Liu Geng and Liu Xin probably had not succeeded yet. Otherwise, Liu Biao would not have come.
I said to Liu Biao, "I want to meet Liu Rui in person, but I get to decide the time and place."
Liu Biao frowned after hearing that. "Mr. Jiang, you only need to tell me whether you accept our terms. As for wanting to see the patriarch, I don't think that's necessary."
"Oh? Can you represent Liu Rui?"
Liu Biao bit his lip. "Of course I can represent him. The patriarch said I have full authority to negotiate with you. Anything I promise on his behalf will be honored. He will never go back on his word."
Liu Lan said coldly, "We don't trust Liu Rui's character. Who knows whether this is a trap you set? Jiang Xiaobai, be rational. Don't go charging headfirst into it."
"You!" Liu Biao was furious. He had not expected Liu Lan to say something like that at such a critical moment.
I said, "That is why I must see Liu Rui in person and hear his promise from his own mouth. Also, bring the Wordless Heavenly Book. I want to inspect the goods."
Liu Biao was deeply displeased, but in the end, he nodded firmly. "Fine. I'll make the arrangements."
Liu Biao had barely gone out when he rushed back in. "Jiang Xiaobai, you're despicable! On one hand, you're negotiating with me, while on the other, you've sent people to stir up trouble in the Liu Family."
It seemed Liu Geng and Liu Xin had made their move. I just did not know whether they had managed to rescue Bingbing safely.
"Liu Biao, what are you going crazy