Yan Xi felt a little strange, but Yan Yi was her younger brother after all. Yan Xi didn't think much of it.
In the past, Yan Yi had also whispered secrets to Yan Xi, but back then, Yan Yi wasn't this mysterious, nor did he ask Yan Xi to promise not to tell anyone.
Yan Xi assumed that the matter must be quite serious, which was why Yan Yi was being so cautious and discreet.
After comforting herself with this thought, Yan Xi returned to the room with Yan Yi.
Upon entering the room, Yan Xi looked at Yan Yi and said, "Yiyi, is the thing you need to tell me very serious?"
Although it was a question, Yan Xi already had an answer in her heart before she even spoke.
Yan Yi looked at Yan Xi, fell silent for a moment, and then suddenly said, "Sis, do you know, it's not good for a woman to be too smart."
Yan Yi said this without any of the brother-sister affection they used to share.
Yan Yi would never have treated Yan Xi this way before.
Now, Yan Xi sensed even more that something was wrong with Yan Yi. Yan Xi couldn't help but frown, looking at Yan Yi. Before Yan Xi could speak, Yan Yi took the initiative and said, "Sis, if you were a little smarter, you wouldn't ask me this. Perhaps, you could still have a glimmer of hope. But now, you know too much, and you cannot be kept around lest you cause disaster."
"Yiyi, do you know what you're saying?"
Yan Xi's eyes widened in disbelief at Yan Yi's words.
She couldn't believe that such words were coming from Yan Yi's mouth.
Yan Yi had never treated Yan Xi this way before.
But now, Yan Yi's gaze towards Yan Xi was cold, and his words were making Yan Xi unable to adapt.
Yan Xi stared at Yan Yi with wide, disbelieving eyes. Although the young man before her was the closest person she had lived with for over twenty years, Yan Xi felt an overwhelming sense of unfamiliarity.
Hearing Yan Xi's question, Yan Yi's lips curled into a slight smile. Then, with a murderous intent, he said, "Of course I know what I'm saying. I just want to kill you."
After speaking, Yan Yi took out the fruit knife he had hidden in his sleeve and pressed it against Yan Xi's fair neck.
At this moment, more than fear, Yan Xi felt a profound sense of heartbreak.
She could never have imagined that Yan Yi and she would one day reach such a situation.
"Sis, your biggest mistake was being too smart. A woman like you is destined to not live long. Even if I don't do anything to you, someone else will."
But Yan Xi would rather it be someone else who acted against her than Yan Yi.
Yan Yi said coldly, "I know you have the formula for the antidote. As long as you obediently hand over the formula, I will leave you with your body intact. Of course, I can also spare Fu Yan Ting's life. Sis, this is the moment to test your love for your brother-in-law. You won't disappoint us, right?"
Yan Xi found it unbelievable. She had never dreamed that Yan Yi would also be interested in the formula for that drug.
That formula was originally left by Yao Wan Qi. If Yan Yi had been genuinely interested, Yan Xi wouldn't have been stingy and would have given it to him. But Yan Xi never expected Yan Yi to be so deranged in his pursuit of the formula.
Yan Xi felt an indescribable mix of emotions.
"Oh my, sis, look at your fair skin. If I were to twitch my hand, a white knife going in and a red knife coming out wouldn't be good. Knives are meant to protect your eyes, so I advise you not to play any games with me. Obediently hand over the drug formula, otherwise, I can't guarantee what will happen next."
"Yiyi, they are bad people. Don't be used by them. Don't be blinded."
At this moment, Yan Xi looked at Yan Yi with an expression of disappointment in his potential, hoping that Yan Yi would come to his senses and not be tricked or manipulated by those people's sweet words.
Yan Xi even tried to appeal to Yan Yi with her love, but Yan Yi seemed resolute. No matter what Yan Xi said, Yan Yi remained unmoved.
Yan Yi continued to act as he pleased, the knife pressed against Yan Xi's neck, its depth neither too shallow nor too deep.
A sense of despair welled up in Yan Xi's heart.
Fu Yan Ting had already been sent away by Yan Yi, so no one would come to save her. Yan Xi seemed to have resigned herself to her fate, waiting for the moment of death.
But suddenly, the room door was pushed open, and Fu Yan Ting stood there with an extremely grim expression.
Yan Yi seemed surprised that Fu Yan Ting had returned so quickly. He panicked slightly. Fortunately, Yan Xi was still in his hands. Yan Yi pulled Yan Xi to his side, his eyes fixed on Fu Yan Ting, and asked indifferently, "Why did you come back so soon?"
"If I hadn't come back, I wouldn't have known about the good deeds you've been doing."
Fu Yan Ting's lips curved into a slight smile, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.
Although Yan Yi didn't know Fu Yan Ting well, he had learned about some of Fu Yan Ting's legends on social platforms before.
He knew that Fu Yan Ting was a cruel, heartless, and ruthless man.
Yan Yi could handle Yan Xi alone, but with Fu Yan Ting involved, Yan Yi couldn't be sure he could cope.
Yan Xi's gaze turned to Fu Yan Ting. Although Fu Yan Ting's sudden appearance made Yan Xi feel much more at ease, Yan Xi didn't want Fu Yan Ting to get involved. She didn't want Fu Yan Ting to be in danger.
Therefore, even though Yan Xi felt relieved upon seeing Fu Yan Ting, she still hoped that Fu Yan Ting would be selfish, abandon her, and leave quickly.
Yan Xi looked at Fu Yan Ting and kept shaking her head, signaling him not to come in, that it was dangerous here.
But Fu Yan Ting seemed not to have received the signal from Yan Xi. He glanced at Yan Xi and let out a light laugh. How could Fu Yan Ting not understand Yan Xi's intention?
But Yan Xi was in danger now, so how could Fu Yan Ting ignore her plight?
Fu Yan Ting looked at Yan Yi coldly and said word by word, "Let your sister go first. Whatever you want, you can negotiate with me. I have money, I have power. Kidnapping me is a sure win."
"Fu Yan Ting, are you crazy? Do you know what you're saying?"
Yan Xi couldn't believe that Fu Yan Ting would say such things to Yan Yi. Although Yan Xi was deeply touched, she didn't want Fu Yan Ting to risk himself for her.
Fu Yan Ting knew why Yan Xi was so anxious. He gave her a reassuring look.
Then, he turned his gaze back to Yan Yi and said, "Even if you want the drug formula, I have it. I also have mines."