Chapter 2329 The couple teamed up, using both deception and threats.

"I said that although those fishing lines have a sheen in the water, it's only for people to see; the fish probably don't like it."

"That thing can't be used as bait to attract fish."

"But she wouldn't listen."

"Brother, do you think that thing works? It looks flashy but impractical, and it's quite expensive."

Jiang Wan hurriedly replied, "But I just like it. I want to see it glowing in the dark, all sparkly. I think fish would like it too."

The couple's back-and-forth banter amused Liu Shi and Bai Qiang.

Bai Qiang then said, "I've seen that kind of fishing line before, it's useless."

"Fish eyes are basically useless; they rely on their sense of smell. If light really can attract fish, wouldn't it be easier to catch them if you took a flashlight to the shore at night to fish?"

"Besides, although those fluorescent lights can illuminate at night, they won't stay on all night; they'll only last for an hour or two."

"It stopped working the second time I used it."

"Not only is it expensive, but it's also impractical. To put it bluntly, it's a tax on your intelligence."

Jiang Wan looked disappointed after Bai Qiang said that.

But deep down, I was overjoyed. Hadn't I found a breakthrough?

Bai Qiang said this thing is not easy to use. As a seasoned fisherman, it's impossible for him to know whether this thing is easy or not in just one or two days.

But he still bought 500 meters in one go, which definitely indicates that something fishy is going on, and it seems that the fishy thing is not small.

Hearing their conversation, Liu Shi couldn't help but want to slip away, thinking to himself that Bai Qiang was such an idiot, he didn't even realize he was being tricked into revealing information.

It seems he has to hide, or he'll really be implicated and killed!

Jiang Wan couldn't understand why, if fishing lines were specifically for tying people up, wouldn't it be better to buy some stronger ones?

Why buy one that glows in the dark?

It wasn't nighttime when Rose had her accident, was it?

Despite the doubts, now is not the time to seek answers; let's keep an eye on Bai Qiang first.

The two chatted for quite a while, and Jiang Wan left 100 yuan as a consultation fee.

Liu Shi, being very sensible, stuffed all 100 yuan into Bai Qiang's hand.

Jiang Wan said, "If you have time, could you show us the way?"

"Take us to the store to see what kind of fishing rod we should buy. We promise you won't have made a wasted trip; we'll treat you to dinner."

Bai Qiang readily agreed to Jiang Wan's suggestion.

Although he is not short of money, he does not mind spending it.

Both parties agreed to meet at the entrance of the department store at 8:2 a.m. the next day.

Having said everything she needed to say, Jiang Wan tactfully took her leave.

Then he left with Liu Shi.

After leaving Bai Qiang's house, Jiang Wan said to Liu Shi, "You're free now. Do whatever you want!"

"But we must keep today's events a secret."

“You should know our background. If even the slightest bit of this information leaks out of you, your whole family will suffer.”

Liu Shi hurriedly nodded in agreement, his face turning pale with fright.

Seeing this, Qiao Liancheng said, "Don't worry, I won't harm your family. I'm an officer in the army, and I would never hurt your family."

Liu Shi breathed a sigh of relief, but before he could fully relax, Qiao Liancheng said again:

"I won't hurt you, but my wife is another story."

“My wife isn’t in the military; she’s a military wife.”

"However, there is no military regulation that says military spouses cannot fight."

“My wife is usually quite ruthless and vicious. If you do something to displease her, she might start a fight with you every day.”

"And while you're at it, let my son go and fight your son."

Do you think your life will be any better?

It would be better to just scare him directly.

Liu Shi thought about that possibility and felt somewhat hopeless, but in this situation, he couldn't even put his mind at ease.

If Qiao Liancheng beat him up, he could turn around and go to the army to complain.

If the woman in front of him beats his wife, and then his son beats his son, where can he go to seek justice?

There's nowhere to file a complaint.

Even the police probably can't do anything about them; at most, they can only pay some compensation.

The problem is, he's not short of money!

So Liu Shi nodded his head rapidly, like a chicken pecking at rice.

He readily replied, "Don't worry, brother, I will never betray you. I'll leave now."

"I'm taking my whole family on a trip tonight. We won't come back until this is over. We'll make sure we go far away."

Qiao Liancheng was very satisfied with Liu Shi's understanding of the situation. After sending him back, the two of them found a guesthouse in the city to stay in.

When Jiang Wan checked in, she thought of something and asked Qiao Liancheng, "Shouldn't we keep an eye on Bai Qiang and see if he meets with anyone in private?"

Qiao Liancheng reassured him, "When we found Bai Qiang with Liu Shi's guidance, I had already had people keeping an eye on Bai Qiang."

As Qiao Liancheng left, he made a hand gesture, and someone secretly started watching him from the shadows.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wan patted his shoulder with satisfaction and teased him with a smile, "Hmm, you did a good job. Tonight, I'll reward you by having you wash my feet!"

Qiao Liancheng knew she was joking, and happily leaned closer to her ear and whispered, "Just washing your feet isn't enough, you have to wash your whole body first!"

Jiang Wan blushed, laughed and scolded, and dragged her to a hotel room.

That evening, Bai Qiang went to visit a friend and met with a few people.

He got home around 10 p.m., and everything was normal, with nothing amiss, which relieved him.

At 8 a.m. on the second day, Qiao Liancheng and Jiang Wan arrived as promised.

Bai Qiang then took them to a store to buy fishing rods.

They drove here this time. When they arrived at the department store, Bai Qiang and Jiang Wan got out of the car.

Qiao Liancheng went to park the car, and Bai Qiang then took Jiang Wan into the mall.

I headed straight for the place that sells fishing rods.

But before they could even enter the mall, a group of children suddenly rushed over, separating Jiang Wan and Bai Qiang.

Bai Qiang walked ahead, completely unaware that Jiang Wan was not following behind.

He had just entered the store when he was surrounded by several people.

Someone poked the dark muzzle of a gun into his lower back and said:

"Don't say anything, come with me."

"I'll kill you if you say a single bad word."

Bai Qiang turned pale with fright and hurriedly nodded in agreement.

They obediently followed the man into an empty warehouse behind the store.

After the door was closed, the person behind me came out.

This is a woman with a voluptuous figure; her hair is dyed red, and her skin is very fair.

You can tell at a glance that he's a foreigner, not mixed-race, but a purebred foreigner.

Bai Qiang looked at her suspiciously, somewhat confused, and asked, "Who are you? What do you want with me?"

The woman coldly pressed:

"You just brought a woman into the mall. What did that woman want with you?"