"Don't hurt us. The safe has hundreds of thousands of Hua Qi coins; you can take it all."
This was Scarlett's acting fee.
Speaking of which, this role was thanks to Tang Long's recommendation. Without Tang Long's intervention, she might not have landed the part.
"Do you think that's enough?"
The man speaking, enraged, pressed a gun to Scarlett's head and roared, "Do you know how much money I lost? Billions! My money, all because of you."
As he spoke, he became more agitated, waving the gun around. This made Scarlett and the others turn pale, fearing he might accidentally fire it.
At this critical moment, Swift, who had a cowboy background, showed more courage. He said, bracing himself, "Sir, please calm down. We can talk this through slowly. Are you sure you have the right people? We don't know you. How could we have caused you to lose billions? That's billions. We don't have that kind of ability."
"You certainly don't," the man said angrily. "But that Tang does."
This made Scarlett and the others even more bewildered.
Although they had returned to Hua Qi country, information about Tang Long had never stopped. They knew Tang Long was busy filming commercials and endorsing products all over the world, so he wouldn't have had the time to ruin someone's multi-billion dollar business.
Moreover, the products Tang Long endorsed sold very well, and the investors were very satisfied with him. How could there be losses?
Seeing the confused and extremely disbelieving looks on the three women's faces, the masked man became even more furious.
"Do you know that Long Guo can't possibly defeat Hua Qi country? Without that Tang, Long Guo's basketball team would have no way to fight back. But because of Tang, this guy made me lose billions."
"Sir, I still don't understand. Why did you lose so much money?"
Swift didn't care where this madman got his billions from, nor did she want to know how he lost it. She was just stalling for time.
When she saw Gal Gadot secretly reaching for her phone to call the police, Swift deliberately spoke to distract the man, giving Gal Gadot time.
"Boss, this b**** is calling the police."
The subordinate immediately snatched Gal Gadot's phone.
She had already dialed 999 and was just about to press the call button.
Not only did their plan fail, but they were also discovered by the two men.
This only further enraged the two.
The man with the gun pointed at Gal Gadot and yelled hysterically, "You're asking for death."
As he spoke, the dark muzzle of the gun was pressed against Gal Gadot's forehead.
Gal Gadot was truly terrified.
"Sir, please, don't kill me. You want money? I have it. I still have millions in the bank. I'll give it all to you."
"Mr. This gentleman, I have something I don't understand. Since you say Tang caused you to lose billions, why aren't you going after Tang? Why are you looking for us?"
"You think I don't want to?"
The man became even more enraged.
"Damn it, that damned Long Guo! Do you know how hard it is to get a gun in Long Guo? Without a gun, how can I subdue that guy Tang?"
The man had tried before, but Tang Long was always surrounded by his agent and many staff members. He never had an opportunity to make a move.
What's more, given their physical condition, they might not be a match for Tang Long. Rushing at him would be suicidal.
So, the man came up with an absurd, half-baked idea.
He would kidnap Scarlett and the others, luring Tang Long to Hua Qi country alone.
In Hua Qi country, he not only had guns but could also act more conveniently than in Long Guo.
"So, sir, your purpose in kidnapping us is for Tang?" Swift asked, staring at him. "Then you'd better put the gun away, lest it goes off. If anything happens to us, Tang will definitely call the police."
The subordinate thought for a moment and looked at the man. "Boss, this woman seems to have a point."
The man pondered for a moment, put down the gun, picked up Gal Gadot's phone, found Tang Long's number, and dialed it. He then put the phone on speaker and placed it on the table, glaring fiercely at Gal Gadot. "Make him come here. If you say the wrong thing, my gun has no eyes."
A few seconds later, the call was answered, and Tang Long's voice came through, "Gale, I..."
"Tang, don't come, someone wants to kill you."
"Tang, call the police quickly, a madman wants to kill you."
Just as Gal Gadot suddenly shouted for Tang Long not to come, Swift and Scarlett warned Tang Long almost in unison.
Bang.
A gunshot.
The three women immediately fell silent.
Moments ago, thinking Tang Long was in danger, their adrenaline surged, and they warned him without regard for their own safety. Now that the gun had fired, they began to feel fear.
But if they had the chance to choose, they believed they would still have warned Tang Long without hesitation.
"You're all seeking death."
The man's murderous intent was truly ignited this time.
He had just raised the gun when the phone rang again.
"I am Tang Long. Whoever you are, I will give you whatever you want. But if you dare to harm any one of them, no matter where you are, I will skin you alive."
"Good, very good." The man let out a guttural sound, and after a while, said, "Okay, I'll wait for you at Scarlett's villa. Come alone. If you dare to call the police, I don't mind sending each of them a bullet."
"Okay, I'm coming now."
After hanging up, Tang Long booked a flight to Hua Qi country and, upon arrival, headed straight for Scarlett's villa.
Seeing Tang Long appear, the three women, filled with both gratitude and anger, cried out, "Tang, why did you come?"
"If you are in danger, how can I not come? Each of you is very important to me, like my ribs."
"Tang..."
"Shut up for me, you're disgusting."
The man couldn't stand the sickening affection between them. He signaled his subordinate to tie Tang Long up. As the subordinate moved behind Tang Long to restrain him, Tang Long used a European step to get behind the subordinate, using him as a human shield while pushing him towards the man with the gun.
Bang, bang, bang.
Several gunshots.
The subordinate fell to the ground. By this time, Tang Long was only one step away from the man with the gun.
Bang.
Another gunshot.
Tang Long felt a piercing pain in his shoulder. Enduring the pain, he charged at the gunman, tackling him with his shoulder and sending him flying.
At this moment, police sirens wailed.
In a moment, police officers rushed in.
Seeing the police, Tang Long could no longer hold on and collapsed.
...
"Tang is from Long Guo, of course, we should eat dumplings."
"Tang needs to replenish his nutrients now, so he should eat steak."
"You're both wrong, we should have soup."
Tang Long frowned as he listened to the three women bickering outside about what to eat.
He finally understood what "happy troubles" meant!
(The End of the Book)