Chapter 431 Extortion

her limbs go limp in a very enticing manner."No." Wu Kerui also checked his watch and said, "It's not time to leave yet. You can't go!""Then let's just wait five more minutes," Wang Zheng said nonchal...Chapter 431 Coercion

Naturally, to achieve such an ideal solely relying on the financial backing of Ji Rong wasn't enough. After all, Huaxia's commercial giant wasn't a charity organization. If this goal were to be achieved, it would require the intervention of the Huaxia government. Implementing macroeconomic regulation, tightening monetary policy, reducing inflation, standardizing land management—these measures are interlinked. To lower housing prices, there was still a long way to go.

When Wang Zheng saw Pan Xiaoning, he immediately grinned with narrowed eyes.

In the view of the great assassin Wang, he had always been a peace-loving person who would never provoke unless provoked. Of course, this saying came with another part: if you provoke me, I'll dig up your ancestors' graves.

Wang Zheng wouldn't initiate trouble; he only reacted when others did first. Well said, the great assassin was indeed detested by many, and those who offended him wondered why they didn't provoke other people instead of choosing him

Pan Xiaoning was no exception. Originally, Wang Zheng and Pan Xiaoning would keep out of each other's business, but when Pan Xiaoning sent someone to assassinate Wang Zheng and Han Xingye, this turned into a matter of life and death for Wang.

No matter how tortured his enemies were, he wouldn't feel the slightest bit of pity. Some things, once they chose to do them, should be prepared to face the consequences.

"Brother Zheng, this really is an excellent gift," He Hongfa smiled and said.

Seeing Wang Zheng, Pan Xiaoning immediately became agitated and shouted loudly, "Wang Zheng, it's indeed you! Quickly let me go! I'll spare your life!"

"Really think of yourself as a big brother in the underworld" Wang Zheng smiled and squatted down to look at Pan Xiaoning. "Why not call your dear old dad first."

Lin Xijue turned on Pan Xiaoning's phone and handed it over.

"I won't make the call." Pan Xiaoning said with apparent backbone, "I know you're trying to extort money from me. I will never let you succeed."

"Let me be honest with you, I am blackmailing you and you are the best leverage I have." Wang Zheng stood up, smiling widely: "If you don’t make that call, I will hit you."

In fact, the phone was in Wang Zheng’s hand. He could easily contact Pan Liming himself, but for a hostage like him, whether or not he would listen to Wang Zheng might very well have a decisive impact on how things would proceed.

"Then hit me," said Pan Xiaoning with his neck stiffened: "I will never submit to you!"

"Pointless stubbornness won’t get you anywhere. This only brings more harm to yourself." Wang Zheng spoke with great interest: "Let me tell you, if during a war you really fall into the hands of your enemy, don't confess everything only after they've tortured and interrogated you; it will be too late then. If you remain stubborn right from the start, until they drive bamboo skewers under your nails and sear your muscles with hot irons before you finally confess—wouldn’t that mean you suffered through all that pain for nothing Isn't that a terrible loss"

Pan Xiaoning picked up on Wang Zheng’s hint. His voice shook slightly, but he remained stubborn: "What's wrong What do you want to do with me Come at me!"

"Have you ever experienced the feeling of fingernails scraping a blackboard" said Wang Zheng with a smile.

"You... what are you planning to do" A trace of panic flashed across Pan Xiaoning’s face. Who hasn’t tried scraping their nails on a blackboard The heart-stopping sensation is something no one wants to experience again after just the first time.

“Actually, it's quite simple,” Wang Zheng held out two fingers between which was a gleaming silver needle.

"I'll count to three. If you don't make that call by then, I’ll drive this silver needle under your fingernail," said Wang Zheng with a smile.

Upon hearing Wang Zheng’s words and imagining the consequences of having a needle inserted under his nails, Pan Xiaoning couldn’t help but shiver!

"Are you going to make that call" Wang Zheng waved the silver needle in front of Pan Xiaoning's eyes.

"I won't do it!" shouted Pan Xiaoning angrily.

"Alright, one two three." Wang Zheng said to count to three, but he never mentioned whether there should be a pause between the numbers!

The moment the sound faded away, Wang Zheng had already pinched Pan Xiaoning's right thumb, and the long silver needle pierced into it!

"Ah!"

An uncontrollable scream erupted from Pan Xiaoning’s throat; he started to howl in extreme agony.

"Are you going to call or not" Wang Zheng looked at Pan Xiaoning with great interest.

"I'll call, I'll call. I'm calling right now. Please don't pierce me anymore!" Large drops of cold sweat dripped down Pan Xiaoning's forehead.

Wang Zheng laughed: "I told you not to be stubborn about meaningless things earlier, but you wouldn’t listen."

However, the next moment, Wang Zheng frowned and looked at Pan Xiaoning with derision. He said, “My needle has only just pierced your skin, yet you are already howling in such agony; if I really pluck off your fingernail, won't you scream until you die”

After saying that, Wang Zheng held up the silver needle, which was still spotless without any trace of blood.

Pan Xiaoning’s eyes immediately went blank when he saw the silver needle.

"Dad, it's me." Pan Xiaoning said shakily as soon as he connected the call.

"Of course I know," Pan Liming replied. "Let me speak to Wang Zheng."

Pan Xiaoning pursed his lips. He had thought that his father would at least show some concern and reach out to him, but when the phone call connected, it turned out he wasn't needed.

"Boss Pan, shouldn’t we meet face-to-face" Wang Zheng said with a smile: "I have great admiration for Boss Pan. I’ve wanted to see you for a long time but haven’t been able to. The only way was to invite your son over."

“What an honorable excuse,” Pan Lianming said. “Where are you What conditions do you need before releasing Xiaoning We can talk face-to-face.”

The corner of Wang Zheng’s mouth curved into a smile: "Face-to-face talks, that's a good idea. You want to see your son, but it all depends on how much Boss Pan cares about his son."

"Dad, come quick! Come and save me!" Pan Xiaoning shouted from the side, “I’m here, I’m here. But I don’t know where exactly!”

“What are your demands” Pan Lianming asked in a stern voice after hearing his son’s cries.

"I want the whole Black Hand Society," Wang Zheng said with a smile: "Don't you think Boss Pan is willing to give it"

“I warn you, don’t joke around. Don’t overstep your bounds. Otherwise, you’ll regret it,” Pan Lianming suppressed his anger.

"I’m not joking," Wang Zheng held the phone and said with a smile: "Just one Black Hand Society, which is just part of Boss Pan’s holdings. How important can that be compared to your son's life"

“Dad, give it to him! Give it to him! Let him release me first, then we’ll take it back from him later! No matter how important the Black Hand Society is, my life is more important!” Pan Xiaoning wailed beside him.

Pan Lianming was silent on the other end of the phone call.not that kind of person. The other side has accurately gauged my personality. They know that even though I clearly see through the trap, I will still take the bait."After a pause, Wang Zheng continued...