Iren's words shocked everyone presented there.
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"You mean there's a chance that Dahge was kidnapped too?" Yihshyong got up from his seat when he said that. "What is the solid reason behind your conjecture?"
Before Iren could answer Yihshyong's question, Jenqyih had already opened his mouth. "I don't think it's unreasonable for the kidnappers to kidnap Dahge too. What's in it for them to do such a ridiculous act? Didn't we agree to give them the things that Songfei left?"
Iren sighed. "Before I answer Shyongge and Yihge's questions, I want Chioujen to answer mine first."
Chioujen, who had not had time to answer Iren's question, this time, didn't answer right away either. He rubbed his palms together. With a slow tempo, he then gave the answer. "I just thought that Beaushu was injured. Maybe he was even unconscious, so he couldn't tell us. But then I doubted my own mind. We have agreed that it is almost certain that Beaushu was with Miss Liuchiou at the time of the incident. Right now, wherever Beaushu is, it is very likely that Miss Liuchiou is also there. Is it possible that the two of them are simultaneously in an unconscious state?"
Iren nodded. Jenqyih felt that such a conversation was just going around in circles. He didn't blame anyone. It was so late at night. Everyone was tired too. It's natural for people to wander in these circumstances. At times like that, they should only discuss important matters, not baseless speculation. If their brains were stuck, maybe it's better if they just sleep.
Tomorrow morning, when their bodies were back in shape and their minds were refreshed, the discussions they should have would go better. All of their words would be much higher quality. But Jenqyih didn't say it out loud. He doubted people would not be offended. In a state of exhaustion and disappointment like that moment, it's possible that people would get defensive when other people show their messy side.
"At first glance it seems unlikely that Dahge was kidnapped. As Yihge said, it makes little sense since we agreed to give the ransom items. But that is if we assume that the people who kidnapped Dahge are also the people who kidnapped Shinnshiow. What if there are other parties involved? What if there are other groups who also want those items?" said Iren.
"So you're saying, if it's true that Dahge was kidnapped, then the kidnappers are a different group from Shinnshiow's kidnappers," Jenqyih said.
Iren nodded.
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"Aren't you thinking too far?" Jenqyih shook his head.
"Everything I said is not a certainty. True or not, we all do not know yet. But clearly, it is not impossible." Iren persisted.
"But I think it's still impossible. If Dahge was in their hands, we'd have gotten a call from them soon after. They should contact us quickly, because if it's too late, then Songfei's belongings will already be in the hands of Shinnshiow's kidnappers," said Jenqyih.
"But in reality these things are still in our hands?" Iren said.
"That's because it turns out that Shinnshiow's kidnappers still have another trick," said Jenqyih.
"What if Dahge's abductors, if indeed he was kidnapped, also found out about this?" said Iren. "Or it could be, these Dahge kidnappers already know that we won't easily hand over the ransom items to Shinnshiow's kidnappers."
Jenqyih was silent.
"You should also consider the traffic accident that happened to you," Chioujen said. "If it's the work of the Beaushu kidnappers, doesn't that make sense? They're trying to stop you from giving the ransom items to Shiowge's captors."
Jenqyih turned to Yihshyong. The person who was currently the oldest person in the house looked a bit confused. Jenqyih had suspected that Yihshyong was really considering Iren's strange speculation. The allegation was absolutely fantastic and difficult to consider the truth. He didn't know why this time Iren seemed so inconsequential. It was possible he was so tired that he was having a hard time thinking straight.
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Regarding the attitude of the people there, after Jenqyih thought further, he felt today everyone was strange. Even earlier, he and Chioujen had also made wild speculations. Even though Jenqyih was just joking, he didn't guarantee that others would think he was just joking. Especially Chioujen. Jenqyih felt Chioujen wasn't joking. He seemed seriously suspicious of Tsaehorng.
"Mr. Duanmuh could just be injured. Right now, he is lying somewhere. He did not contact the gentlemen here because he is not aware, or maybe even forget." Jinqkang suddenly joined in again.
"Forget how? Do you mean amnesia?" Iren asked.
"I think so," said Jinqkang.
"That only happens in movies or dramas." Iren laughed. "I've never heard of people becoming amnesiac after being kicked or trampled by people. After all, earlier we were sure that Miss Liuchiou was with Dahge. Even if it is true that one of them had amnesia, it would be almost impossible for the others to experience the same thing. Is there collective amnesia?""
"But it's not completely impossible," Yihshyong said.
Iren turned to Yihshyong.
"Don't you remember?" Yihshyong said. "Recently, there are cases of missing persons. Then suddenly they were found. But their condition is like a daze."
"What do you mean? asked Chioujen. "Are there many cases of missing persons here?" For the past six months, he had lived and worked outside the city. It's a long way from here. It was natural that he didn't know the news regarding the events in this city and the areas around this city.
Yihshyong then explained briefly to Chioujen about several cases of missing people. According to Yihshyong and his friends, these cases were rather strange. Chioujen nodded at Yihshyong's story. He didn't interrupt or ask in the middle of the story.
"What do you think?" Yihshyong asked.
"I agree with you. If we look at these events as stand-alone events, there is certainly nothing strange. But if we look at them as a series of events, then this clearly needs further investigation," Chioujen said.
After that, the atmosphere was quiet. Each of them seemed to be trying to digest information about today's events.
Suddenly, a voice broke the silence in the living room. Their phone rings. Jenqyih felt his body stiffen. He glanced around him. From their faces, it seemed they also felt what he felt. Maybe they were all wondering who was calling them. They looked at each other as if telling the other to answer the phone.
Chioujen stood up and rushed over to the phone. After the third ring, Chioujen immediately picked up the receiver. He put the receiver to his ear. A few seconds later, he put the receiver back down.
"Who's on the other end?" Yihshyong asked.
"There's no one. When I picked up, the line was disconnected," Chioujen replied.
They looked at each other again. At that moment, Jenqyih was sure that the night would be one of the longest that had ever happened in their lives.