Gao Wu: I'll enjoy the benefits, but you'll bear the side effects.

Before they could exchange more words, Wang Fang's excited voice came from Gao Jie's side, calling him to look at the group photo together. Her voice was clear and loud, carrying an irrepressible joy, as if she were immersed in wonderful family happiness on the other end.

The call was abruptly ended, leaving a slightly abrupt busy tone that left the people still on the other end of the call somewhat bewildered.

"Come on, he's living a much more comfortable life than the rest of us. He's taking his parents on trips and sightseeing. Look at us, living like dirt and grime."

One of his companions quipped with a helpless expression, a hint of envy for Gao Jie's current situation mixed with a touch of self-mockery about his own. He sighed softly and continued:

"We're here living in fear and busy with all sorts of things, while he's enjoying his family time and happiness. The difference is really quite significant."

"By the way, when are we going back? I really don't want to stay in this poor, remote place any longer."

Another man complained with a distressed expression, stomping his foot hard on the ground as he spoke, raising a few specks of dust that seemed to reflect his troubled state of mind.

"I've become so rustic here, don't you guys feel the same way? This godforsaken place has nothing, inconvenient transportation, and no access to information. Every day, all I see are these desolate mountains and a few dilapidated houses. If I stay any longer, I'm starting to wonder if I've traveled back to the primitive society and become completely out of touch with modern civilization."

Upon hearing this, Sister Wen couldn't help but purse her lips and said:

"If it weren't for this place, do you think we'd still be here talking safely? In the end, we should be grateful to this place, understand? It gave us a temporary safe haven, allowing us to escape the Qin family's wrath."

However, Gao Jie's change of attitude is indeed a bit too fast. Logically speaking, he shouldn't be like this, so why did he suddenly tell us to go back? It's not that I don't trust him, but I'm worried that he's been tricked.

After all, the Qin family is a notorious force in the underworld; their cunning and methods are unfathomable. Gao Jie, facing them alone, is likely to fall into some trap.

Xu Rourou snorted coldly and retorted without any politeness, "Do you really think there are no other smart people in this world besides you? Let me tell you the truth, there are plenty of smart people in this world, not just you. There are several standing right in front of you. Besides, do you think Gao Jie is stupid? He always has his own sense of proportion and consideration in his actions, and he won't be easily schemed against. Isn't it a bit too much for you to doubt him so easily?" Xu Rourou's voice gradually rose, her eyes filled with anger and dissatisfaction. She crossed her arms, seemingly waiting for Sister Wen's response, ready to launch another attack at any moment.

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing again, Huang Muran quickly stepped forward to separate them. He spread his arms and stood between them, saying:

"Alright, haven't you all heard the saying 'Mountains and rivers may meet again, but flowers and grass may never meet again'? We've come to this point, and we may never see each other again, so what's there to argue about? Right now, what we should be most concerned about is Gao Jie's situation and what we should do next. Sister Wen, what are your thoughts?"

Huang Muran was actually quite worried that Gao Jie would be deceived. After all, Gao Jie only had his parents by his side. What if he really fell for it?

The Qin family's influence extends across various regions, making it incredibly easy for them to harm Gao Jie.

So he thought it best for everyone to figure things out together now, to see if there are any other problems behind this, so as to avoid making the situation more complicated.

Sister Wen is the oldest and has more social experience than everyone else, so perhaps she can see some clues.

"Stop arguing, both of you. Sister Wen has definitely walked more roads than us. There's no need to fight over such a small thing. Do you two sisters hear me?"

After Huang Muran finished speaking, she gestured for Sister Wen to explain the situation. Seeing this, the two sisters decided not to continue their conflict.

Xu Wanwan gently tugged at Xu Rourou's sleeve, signaling her to calm down. Although Xu Rourou looked unwilling, she temporarily suppressed her anger.

Sister Wen pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke:

"To be honest, based on what you just thought, I also think that Gao Jie is very likely to be deceived by others."

But if he's been scammed, would he still call us?

This is indeed somewhat contradictory. So he's not just a free man right now, he might even be out of trouble. I suspect he's reached some kind of secret agreement with the Qin family.

The Qin family has always been eyeing us covetously, and they certainly won't let this opportunity to deal with us slip by easily.

Gao Jie's sudden change of attitude, and his notification for us to return, must be suspicious.

Perhaps he reached some kind of agreement with the Qin family, exchanging some of his own interests for our safety and freedom.

He probably felt that as long as we were safe and sound, he didn't care if he paid some price.

After all, he is a loyal and affectionate person, and he might make such a sacrifice for his friends and family.

But we can't just accept it so easily. We have to find out the truth. If he really did sacrifice himself, we can't just sit idly by. We have to find a way to help him.

We can't let him bear all the risks alone. We've been through thick and thin together; we share the good times and the bad.

A resolute look appeared in Sister Wen's eyes. She knew the seriousness of the matter and understood that they had to take action and could not just sit and wait for their doom.

Wen Jie didn't initially feel it was very obvious, but Gao Jie spoke very casually, which meant that he must have solved some major problems.

But how serious are these problems? Perhaps only he himself knows the answer.

Therefore, Sister Wen concluded that Gao Jie's situation must be extremely complicated, and it could even be said that he had done a huge, earth-shattering deal with the other party.

Huang Xu leaned closer, a teasing smile on his face, and said, "For such a big deal, he didn't sacrifice himself, did he? That kid is kind of handsome, though not quite as good-looking as me. He didn't just sell his soul, did he?"

Sister Wen's face was full of helplessness and disdain. She glared at Huang Xu, then quickly reached out and lightly patted his head, while scolding him playfully.

"What nonsense are you spouting? Look at your mouth, it's like a machine gun, rambling on and on. Don't you think these words shouldn't be coming out of your mouth? Everyone is here seriously discussing things, and you're just stirring things up, ruining the atmosphere. What exactly are you trying to do?"

Huang Xu, after being patted on the head by Sister Wen, scratched his head awkwardly, but still wore that silly grin on his face, and continued:

"Now that we've discussed these issues, when are we going to set off? We can't just sit here and waste time like this, can we? Every minute we delay might increase the danger."

Sister Wen frowned slightly, a hint of seriousness in her eyes. After a moment of contemplation, she said solemnly:

"Our most urgent task now is to verify the authenticity of this issue."

It's not that we don't trust Gao Jie, it's just that the Qin family and their gang are all like treacherous and cunning bastards. How can we easily believe what they say?

Therefore, we need to proceed with caution. I'm thinking we should send two people to Gao Jie's place to assess the situation. If we find something amiss, we can take timely measures to mitigate the damage. And even if something serious happens, these two people can provide assistance locally, preventing Gao Jie from being left isolated and helpless. What do you two think of my idea?

After listening to Sister Wen's words, Huang Muran wholeheartedly approved of the plan and immediately gave her a thumbs up, sincerely praising Sister Wen's method.

"Sister Wen, your idea is brilliant! In the current complex and dangerous situation, it is indeed the most reliable strategy. However, the key issue is who to send to carry out this mission? This needs to be carefully considered."

Sister Wen looked around at everyone, then slowly turned her gaze to the Xu sisters. In that instant, everyone's eyes were drawn to them as if by a magnet.

Xu Wanwan noticed the sudden gaze and frowned slightly. A hint of worry was hidden in her eyes, as if she had a premonition of something.

Xu Rourou's eyes widened, seemingly spitting fire, and she shouted loudly with a face full of dissatisfaction:

"Why us? Why should we take this risk? Sister Wen, are you deliberately targeting us? We haven't done anything to you, why are you pushing such a dangerous mission onto us sisters?"

Seeing Xu Rourou's excited expression, Sister Wen took a deep breath and patiently explained:

"Rou Rou, please don't misunderstand, I'm definitely not targeting you. Think about it carefully, among our group, you two sisters are quite clever, quick-witted, and have strong adaptability when things happen."

Moreover, you have always had a good relationship with Gao Jie and there is a certain foundation of trust between you. After you go there, it will be easier for you to obtain some real and reliable information from Gao Jie compared to others.

Furthermore, if we really encounter any dangerous situation, with your skills and courage, you two sisters are capable of handling any emergencies. I'm arranging for you to go; it's all for everyone's good, and also for Gao Jie's good. Stop making unfounded speculations.”

Even after hearing Sister Wen's explanation, Xu Rourou's resentment hadn't dissipated. She pouted and said angrily:

"I don't care, I just think this is an extremely dangerous mission, and I don't want to go. What if something happens to us? Who will be responsible? I don't want to lose my life so soon."

Seeing her younger sister's willful behavior, Xu Wanwan gently tugged at her sleeve and said earnestly:

"Rou Rou, Sister Wen is absolutely right. Gao Jie is always so kind to us. He never hesitates to lend a helping hand when we encounter difficulties. Now that he might be in danger, how can we just sit idly by? Besides, we can't always rely on others to protect us. We have to learn to take on some responsibilities ourselves and do our part for everyone. This is what we should do."

Although Xu Rourou was still somewhat unhappy after hearing her sister's words, she knew that her sister was right, so she no longer objected as strongly as before.

She snorted and said reluctantly:

"Okay, let's go. But Sister Wen, you have to promise me that if we really encounter danger, you'll come to our rescue immediately. If you dare to abandon us, I'll haunt you even as a ghost."

Looking at Xu Rourou's expression, Sister Wen smiled helplessly, then nodded solemnly and said:

"Of course. Rest assured, you are not going there alone. We will be closely monitoring your every move from the rear. If there is any disturbance, we will immediately gather our forces and take action without hesitation. We will never let you fall into a desperate situation."

Watching this scene from the side, Huang Xu chuckled and joked, "With the Xu sisters involved, they're definitely two for the take, no problem. But you two must be careful, the Qin family members are no pushovers, they're all cunning and shrewd, don't let them fool you. Don't end up getting yourself into trouble and messing things up."

Hearing Huang Xu's words, Xu Wanwan rolled her eyes at him and said, "We're not clueless kids. We know what to do. Stop worrying about this and think about what you can do about it."

And so, under the watchful eyes of everyone, the Xu sisters accepted this challenging and unknown mission.

They turned and went back to their room, where they began packing their belongings, preparing to embark on their journey to Gao Jie's location to uncover the truth hidden behind the layers of mystery.

The others remained where they were, anxiously awaiting news in the tense atmosphere, as if an invisible war was about to begin, and everyone's heart was clenched tightly.

Upon hearing this, Xu Rourou exploded like a lit bomb.

Her face flushed bright red, like a ripe tomato, and she looked like a little lion that had been thoroughly enraged.

She waved her hands wildly in the air and shouted with extreme agitation:

"Are you kidding me? There are so many of us, why should only the two of us sisters go?"

Or is that woman deliberately bullying us sisters? I think she's disliked us from the very beginning.

I always felt that woman was no good at all. All she wanted was for us to be cannon fodder, to fill the holes for her."

She shouted angrily as she paced rapidly in place, her footsteps seemingly trying to dent the ground, her eyes burning with intense anger and deep resentment.

As they were talking, Sister Wen opened the curtain and walked in with firm and steady steps.

Every step she took seemed to tread on the hearts of everyone present, the sound carrying an undeniable aura of authority.

After she stopped, her expression turned as cold as frost in the dead of winter, and her eyes, sharp as stars twinkling in the cold night, stared directly at Xu Rourou as she slowly spoke:

"Young lady, you are indeed much more foolish than I thought. Now that we've reached this critical, life-or-death situation, do you really think you still have the mind to keep making trouble for us?"

What is Gao Jie's current situation?

None of us know anything. If you continue to cause trouble like this without any restraint, I really can't be sure if Gao Jie will be put in even greater danger because of our delay.

Since I've chosen you two sisters, there must be reasons behind it.

The feud between your Xu family and the Qin family has reached an extremely sensitive and imminent point, making your visit the most appropriate course of action.

Your trip is for two reasons. First, it's for everyone's safety, so we can get a clear picture of the situation as soon as possible and make the right decisions. Second, it's also to try and resolve any potential deeper conflicts with the Qin family.

This is not only your responsibility, but also a precious opportunity for you and everyone else to create a turning point. So stop making trouble and being unreasonable.