Lin Xiaotian leaned back in his chair with a half-smile, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Since you've brought the items, there's no need to keep them in your car. Have them moved directly into our company!"
"Coincidentally, our company is indeed in need of some antiques. Once the items are moved in, you'll need to provide the agreed-upon compensation. Transfer the money honestly to the company's account, and this matter will be considered closed."
"This is the last chance I'm giving you. I believe you know exactly what I want to hear, so don't disappoint me."
President Song's heart trembled slightly. He had already guessed what Lin Xiaotian wanted to know, but he dared not say it. If he were to expose those people, he would surely face a terrible end. Even if Lin Xiaotian didn't do anything to him, those people would never let him go.
"Mr. Lin, I truly don't know who is behind this. Please, give me another chance."
"If I knew, I would tell you without hesitation."
"But to this day, I haven't seen their faces. Even if you want all the office surveillance footage, you can have it. You'll understand once you watch it. When those people came to me, they wore masks and baseball caps, so I could only see their eyes."
"I know absolutely nothing about them. I swear to the heavens, if I've lied even a single word, may I die a terrible death."
Lin Xiaotian said with a half-smile, "I don't believe a single punctuation mark of what you've said. If you truly understood your mistake, you wouldn't be saying these words."
"To this day, you still want to pretend? Aren't you afraid of eternal damnation? Hasn't the current situation taught you enough of a lesson?"
Hearing this, President Song's voice trembled. His eyes were filled with pleading. "I truly know nothing. Please, let me go!"
After a moment of hesitation, President Song knelt before Lin Xiaotian, his eyes filled with supplication.
"Lin Xiaotian, please believe me. If I truly knew who those people were, I wouldn't be begging you so humbly. I've abandoned all my dignity. If I knew anything about them, I would tell you without hesitation."
"Look at me now. Do I look like someone who knows their whereabouts?"
As he spoke, he began to weep uncontrollably.
The smile on Lin Xiaotian's lips grew more pronounced. "I said I just needed a clue, but your current demeanor has completely disappointed me."
"If you refuse to speak, your suffering will continue. Even if you offer me more compensation, I won't help you."
"You should know what you've done. Do you really think you can escape my perception?"
"Even now, you're still clinging to hope, thinking that after making compensation, this matter can be put to rest. I told you before, what I truly need is information about those people, not your compensation. If I wanted to make money, I have plenty of ways."
"I don't care about your money. What I truly want is information about that person."
"If you can't provide me with useful information, then as I said before, get out of my sight and don't appear before me again, or you'll face the consequences. I'll give you just one minute to consider."
After speaking, Lin Xiaotian leaned back in his chair, lit a cigarette, and slowly exhaled a puff of smoke. A faint, almost imperceptible curve formed on his lips.
If it were before, he might have doubted whether President Song truly knew nothing.
But just now, he had seen the expression on President Song's face and the flicker in his eyes. Even if President Song didn't know who was behind it all, he would at least have some information.
This person had targeted him repeatedly from behind the scenes, and he wouldn't let it go. At the very least, he would find this person and make them disappear.
President Song raised his head and met Lin Xiaotian's gaze. He felt as if that gaze could see right through him, and he couldn't help but shiver. Terror also appeared on his face.
"Lin Xiaotian, you..."
However, his words were cut short.
Lin Xiaotian said calmly, "You have thirty-two seconds left."
"If you can't give me any useful answer, I won't listen even if you want to tell me next time. Your suffering will accompany you for a lifetime. Perhaps your life will end today."
"I must have told you, right? If your condition isn't treated in time, you'll likely rot from head to toe and die within ten hours. The choice is yours."
"Life or death is entirely in your hands. Is it worth it to sacrifice your life for those people?"
President Song opened his mouth slightly, but facing Lin Xiaotian's gaze, he felt as if all his words had become worthless in that instant.
The excuses he had prepared were now impossible to utter.
The minute passed in a flash, with only a few seconds remaining.
After deep consideration, seeing that time was almost up, President Song suddenly shouted, "I can give you a clue! Please, can you first cure my symptoms? Can you stop this unbearable itching? I really can't stand it anymore."
Lin Xiaotian flicked out a silver needle and inserted it into him.
Instantly, President Song felt as if he had ascended from an endless hell to heaven.
The extreme itchiness disappeared, and the resulting relief was unparalleled. His face showed an expression of extreme enjoyment. Even sitting there, he felt that life was full of hope.
His eyes were filled with excitement. "Thank you, thank you for helping me!"
Lin Xiaotian said with a half-smile, "Don't rush. This is just the beginning. I said I'd give you one minute to consider, and it seems you've made your decision."
"Speak, who is the person behind all this? If you can't give me a clear answer, you've already seen the consequences. The enjoyment you're experiencing now doesn't mean you'll continue to live peacefully like this. If you don't satisfy me, a more painful lesson will follow."