Stars In His Eyes
Chapter 896 Who is Gu Zhilan 8

Chapter 896: Chapter 896 Who is Gu Zhilan 8

He Zhilan’s eyes welled up with tears from the pain, but she bit her lip tightly, daring not to cry out. She told herself that she believed He Teng would definitely save her.

"How is it? Still unmoved?" Lan Song was somewhat surprised seeing no change in Lan Li’s expression.

"Do you even realize how many lives you are responsible for? Drug trafficking, a vile and heinous crime. Do you think I would release a major drug lord just for a woman?" Lan Li’s tone was icy cold, "He Zhilan is a military family member, and I believe, like the soldiers, she is prepared to sacrifice herself for this country at any moment!"

"Damn it!" Lan Song cursed loudly. "Stop preaching about morality and righteousness to me, it’s all hypocrisy! You just don’t care because He Zhilan has nothing to do with you. She is merely the wife of your comrade, not your wife. Her death wouldn’t be a loss to your family, Lan Family. So, of course, you can talk so lightly!"

Lan Song’s words slightly stirred Lan Li’s expression. He glanced at He Teng, noticing a hint of anger and restraint on his face. He knew that He Zhilan’s injury could provoke He Teng, and he also worried that He Teng might truly believe Lan Song’s words, thinking his non-compromise was simply because He Zhilan had no relation to him.

"You Gu Family, Lan Family, none of you are good!" Lan Song furiously shouted, "He Teng, see? This is your comrade, he doesn’t care about your wife’s life or death at all, his only concern is earning merits. And to think you even saved his life!"

He Teng didn’t respond. Having been in the military for many years, he was fully aware of this provocation and divisive tactics. Likewise, he knew that Lan Li’s harsh words were meant to make Lan Song feel that the hostage he held was of no significant use, attempting to persuade Lan Song to release his hostage.

But clearly, He Teng understood that this tactic was useless because He Zhilan was his wife. Lan Li could afford to be indifferent towards the hostage He Zhilan, but He Teng could not.

Right now, however, He Teng also couldn’t rashly charge out agreeing to everything Lan Song demanded—seeking a car and cash to leave S Province—as that would surely result in Lan Song continuing to hold He Zhilan hostage. Thus, the current plan had to focus on rescuing He Zhilan first, to prevent her continued captivity by Lan Song.

He Teng repeatedly told himself to stay calm and rational, not to let impulsivity endanger He Zhilan further.

He Teng even told himself that in order to save He Zhilan, as long as he found an opportunity, he would even personally shoot Lan Song dead if necessary—even if it meant he’d face consequences afterwards!

Seeing no response from He Teng, Lan Song assumed he, a soldier from the countryside, was cowering, too afraid to confront the Lan Family for his wife. Thus, he redirected his focus back to Lan Li, but not without mocking He Teng with a few more jibes, "He Zhilan, see? This is the husband you married, who doesn’t even dare to utter a word for you."

He Zhilan remained silent, her eyes fixed on He Teng, capturing all the restraint and worry hidden in his gaze.

She didn’t know military strategies or tactics, but trusting that He Teng cared about her was enough! Believing that He Teng’s silence was not out of cowardice was all she needed!

"Lan Li, indeed, what does your comrade’s wife have to do with you, Master Li? You, standing high and mighty, what sort of comrade wouldn’t you have? At your command, who knows how many would be ready to forsake their lives for you." Lan Song looked disdainfully at Lan Li, tightening the knife against He Zhilan’s neck, causing blood to immediately stain the blade red.

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